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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.”

Distributors’ Sales Hit Record $25.8 Billion

Promotional products distributors’ collective tally for 2019 was up 4.7% from the prior...

PCNA Recalls Power Banks

The devices can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Promo Companies Respond to Recycling Crisis

Visstun is the latest supplier to offer products made with recycled content.

Proforma Albrecht Sets Monthly Sales Record

For 2019, sales grew 19% to over $38.5 million, the distributor says.

Mahomes Overtakes Brady In NFL Merch Sales

Sales of official merchandise for the Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback surpassed those o...

Florida Could Prohibit Local Bans On Sunscreen

The statewide legislation has implications for the promo products industry.

Proforma Holds Kick-Off Meeting in Las Vegas

The Top 40 distributor says it hosted about 1,000 attendees.

U.S., China Sign 'Phase One' Trade Deal

The agreement includes a rate reduction on some import tariffs – a positive development...

Hit Promo to Offset Carbon Emissions

The eco-focused program comes through a collaboration with UPS.

How To Keep Your Brand Consistent

Brand consistency happens when a company, organization, group or even a person...

Bag Makers Suffers Malware Attack

The Top 40 firm’s phones, fax lines, and website were down as of Tuesday. Email access ...

Report: Retailers See Totes as Marketing Tools

Bans on single-use plastic bags are a factor driving brands’ interest in reusable bags.

Case Study: BrandVia Hosts ‘Cool Yule’

The end-buyer event introduced clients to new sustainable products and solutions.

4imprint Says Sales Rose 17% in 2019

Promo’s largest distributor reported worldwide revenue of $860.8 million.

Report: Promo Executive Probed in Union Bribery Scandal

Jason Gordon’s companies include distributorship Custom Promotions (asi/173237).

Facilisgroup Names Ashley McCune President

McCune, an industry veteran, was most recently Facilisgroup’s COO.

AIA Promotes Blindauer to Senior VP Role

Rochelle Blindauer is now the Top 40 firm’s senior vice president of owner and employee...

Wozniak Headlines Proforma’s Annual ‘Kick-Off Meeting’

The Apple co-founder praised the tech behind the Top 40 firm’s new ProVision business m...

Commentary: More Than ‘Trinkets and Trash’

Promo products branded with powerful messages can serve as a tangible force for good du...

GeigerBTC Makes Another UK Acquisition

The subsidiary of Top 40 firm Geiger (asi/202900) has now made four U.K. acquisitions i...

SanMar Names Two New Vice Presidents

Brian Thompson and Shelley Williams have been promoted.

Delta Air Lines Workers Sue Over ‘Toxic’ Uniforms

The lawsuit is a cautionary tale for the promotional products industry.

Kentucky Eyes Single-Use Plastic Ban

The bill would ban plastic bags, straws and balloon launches, presenting promotional pr...

Gemline Partners With Corkcicle

The Top 40 supplier is now carrying fashion-forward offerings from the drinkware brand.

Leed’s Now Offering Skullcandy Headphones, Earbuds

Skullcandy is a popular lifestyle brand inspired by music and board sports.