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Christopher Ruvo

  • Executive Editor, News & Content Strategy

Chris spearheads ASI Media’s news coverage, leading the creation of daily articles, in-depth feature reports, podcasts and videos that tackle the most important topics in the promo products industry. His writing and multi-media work has earned numerous regional and national awards, including the 2019 and 2022 Neal Awards for “Best Range of Work By A Single Author.”

Computer Virus Targets, Attacks Promo Firms

Hackers appear to be targeting firms in the promotional products industry with a...

3M Q1 Earnings Drop Following Lawsuit, New Tax Regulations

3M, parent company of Top 40 supplier 3M/Promotional Markets (asi/91240), reported...

Firearms T-Shirts at Heart of Teen’s Lawsuit Against School Principal

A Wisconsin teenager is suing his high school's principal in a case that centers on...

S&S Opens New Distribution Center in Georgia

Top 40 supplier S&S Activewear (asi/84358) has opened a new distribution center...

Promo Profile: The Stand-Up Comedian

Brian Thomas has a knack for well-timed jokes. It's an ability that's helped the...

More Promo Cyber Attacks Reported; Western Officials Point to Russia

The Russian government is supporting cyberattacks against Western targets that range...

Analysis: Proposed California Regulations Could Impact Promo

Legislators in California are considering several bills that would establish...

Coachella Abounds With Promo Products, Branded Merchandise

Coachella is in full swing. And, not surprisingly for one of the U.S.'s biggest...

Survey: Employees, Employers Upbeat on Automation

A majority of employers and employees in the U.S. are optimistic about the impact...

HALO Names Head of Global Sourcing

Top 40 distributor HALO Branded Solutions (asi/356000) has named Dan McEntee Senior...

Russian Soccer Hooligans & The Dark Side of Message T-Shirts

Held once every four years, the World Cup is watched in huge numbers around the...

Boost Engagement Acquires Impact Plus, Inc.

Ohio-based Boost Engagement, which does business as Shumsky (asi/326300) and Boost...

JaVale McGee’s New Swag Is Clever Personal Branding

We like our branded merchandise how we like our music: creative, quirky, with a sprig...

Creative Concepts Affiliates with iPROMOTEu

Creative Concepts, a Canadian promo firm, has affiliated with Top 40 distributor...

Commemorative Merch Abounds for Harry & Meghan’s Royal Wedding

The U.S. might have thrown off the yoke of the British monarchy 242 years ago, but...

Alleged Insider Trading of Vistaprint Stock Leads to Indictment

A Massachusetts man obtained private financial data about Vistaprint from a former...

HALO Completes New Headquarters

Top 40 distributor HALO Branded Solutions (asi/356000) says it's moving into a new,...

Recall On Power Bank Charging Stations

About 6,000 Re-fuel by Digipower Grab and Go Family Pack portable power bank charging...

These Yoga Pants Include a Pocket For a Gun

Alexo Athletica isn't shy about proclaiming its support for the Second Amendment. ...

White Sox’s ‘No Ketchup in Chicago’ Is T-Shirt Swag Done Right

In Chicago, there is, apparently, an 11th Commandment: Thou Shall Not Put Ketchup on...

Charney Battles $20 Million Judgment Against Him

Dov Charney, founder of industry suppliers American Apparel (asi/35297) and Los...

Villanova’s Championship Merch Bellwethers Promo Apparel Trends

The Villanova Wildcats won their second NCAA men's basketball championship in three...

Exclusive Branded Merch For The Masters Stokes Annual Shopping Frenzy

The Masters isn't just one of the most anticipated tournaments in all of golf. It's...

New WWE Japan Merch Includes Body Pillow Covers

"Let's get drunk with physical strength!" That, according to Google Translate, is...

Promo Companies Sued Over Price Fixing

Promotional products companies involved in an alleged price fixing scandal on items...