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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.”

BDA Acquires Idea Planet

The Top 40 promo distributor notes that the merch agency it’s purchased has household n...

Could Declining Freight Rates Ease Promo Product Price Pressure?

Suppliers say it’s unlikely. On the bright side, they also note that the overstock issu...

Fresh Beginnings to Close

The parent company of the Georgia-based food gift supplier to the promo products indust...

Goldstar Names RJ Hagel Director of Global Marketing

Hagel’s mission includes helping the promo product supplier grow its global footprint.

MLB, Fanatics Accused of Monopolizing Online Merch Sales

A Nebraska-based licensed merchandise seller has filed a lawsuit against Major League B...

The Legacy Group Appoints an Executive Director

Patricia (Patti) Brose is stepping into the lead role at the promo products buying group.

Trade Groups Urge Biden Intervention in Port Worker Contract Talks

Importers are concerned that lack of progress in negotiations could lead to work slowdo...

Maple Ridge Farms Donates 10% of Sales to Support Ukraine

The Wisconsin-based food-gifts supplier sent the money to CARE’s Ukraine Crisis Fund.

Starline Partners With Frost Buddy

The Grand Island, NY-based supplier will be selling the retail brand’s universal insula...

Proforma Names Patrick Magyar Vice President of Marketing

Magyar has been at the Top 40 promo distributorship for 10 years in creative roles.

Rangers FC Accused in Alleged Merch Price-Fixing Scandal

Retailers JD Sports and Elite Sports were part of the collusion with the historic Scott...

Orbus Group Acquires SEG Systems & Services

SEG’s clients include mega brands like Audi, Nike, Dior and Adidas.

ADG Promo Products Names New Director of Sales

Darryn Cross, who has more than 25 years of promo experience, has taken on the leadersh...

Delaware Set to Enforce Stricter Plastic Bag Ban

That could create new opportunities for promo products distributors to sell reusable al...

Enforcement of Xinjiang Import Ban to Begin June 21

Promo importers must ensure none of their supply chain runs through the region of China...

HanesBrands Suffers Ransomware Attack

The global apparel maker, whose products sell extensively in the promo market, has noti...

Acme United Corporation Acquires Promo Supplier Safety Made

The New Hampshire-based promotional products firm says the deal will boost its competit...

Musk: SpaceX to Accept Dogecoin Payments for Merch

The recent development is another interesting intersection between branded merchandise ...

Sportsman Cap & Bag Turns 85

The family-run company has grown from its humble origins in the Great Depression to a N...

Promo Leaders Report Progress in China Manufacturing

Recent COVID-fueled societal lockdowns have hampered the sector and while things aren’t...

Sex Pistols Release ‘God Save the Queen’ Coin as Platinum Jubilee Nears

The legendary punk band has paired the coin with an NFT in what’s a unique – and cheeky...

BAMKO’s Parent Company Names New CFO

Michael Koempel is taking over the chief financial officer role at Superior Group of Co...

IMAGEN Brands Names Jackie Walker National Sales Manager

Walker’s duties include marketplace analysis, recruitment, development and coaching tea...

Cap America Names Joel Krane National Sales Manager

Krane will work in collaboration with the Top 40 supplier’s other national sales manage...

Tekweld Leases 104,000-Square-Foot Building

The Top 40 promo supplier says the industrial space near its current headquarters will ...