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Christopher Ruvo

  • Digital News Director; Editor, PromoGram

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.”

JC Pro Design Acquires Small Lake City Promo

The owner of the purchased firm, Collin Wilkinson, is joining JC as outside sales manager.

FTC Final Ruling on Proposed Ban of Noncompete Agreements Looms

The potential outlawing of noncompete clauses for essentially all workers in the United...

Merch-Related Lawsuit Against Phil Mickelson’s LIV Golf Team Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed the case with prejudice after the two sides reached an appare...

Gold Coast Promo Products Association President Joins Bag Makers

Shelley Bednarski brings more than 20 years of sales experience to the Top 40 firm.

Is M&A in Promo Poised To Rebound in 2024?

Dealmaking decreased in the second half of 2023, but indications are that acquisitions ...

ScreenBroidery Promotes Brandi Johnson to Director of Operations

Johnson has been with the Indiana-based distributorship, a Counselor Best Places to Wor...

AIA Corporation Names Josh Pospisil VP of Business Development

Pospisil joins the Top 40 distributor after about a decade working on the supplier side...

Labor Department Sued Over New Rule That Stands To Impact Independent Contractors in Promo

Four freelance writers have filed the suit, calling the regulation vague and confusing,...

Whitestone Branding Names New Director of Client Services

Lauren Dustin brings leadership experience at a Top 40 promo firm and with retail brand...

Buffalo Bay Is Exiting the Promo Products Industry

The supplier will continue accepting new and repeat orders through the end of February.

Stat Spotlight: The Economic Picture Brightens in Early 2024

Positive developments include rising consumer confidence, stronger forecasts for growth...

The Ampersand Group Acquires Trogo Sales

Todd Mellon, president/CEO of Ampersand, believes the deal will help power business in ...

Proforma Printhouse Makes Third Acquisition in Three Years

The firm, which is affiliated with Top 40 distributor Proforma, bought a fellow Michiga...

The Specialty Company Acquires Perfect Promotions & More

TSC Inc. is retaining all Perfect employees and keeping the company’s North Carolina fa...

Cimpress’ 2024 Half-Year Sales Increase 8%, Profitability Rises

The Top 40 distributor, parent company to Vistaprint and former Top 40 firm National Pe...

Counselor 2024 Best Places to Work: #34 – Stowebridge

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The Bright Side: Logomark Empowers Shelter to Soldier to Pair Service Dog With Military Veteran

It’s part of an ongoing do-gooding initiative from the Top 40 supplier in which it fund...

Counselor 2024 Best Places to Work: #72 – AIA Corporation

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Counselor 2024 Best Places to Work: #53 – ScreenBroidery

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Counselor 2024 Best Places to Work: #25 – Zorch

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Counselor 2024 Best Places to Work: #18 – Bob Lilly Promotions

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S&S Activewear Aims To Open New Distribution Center in Pennsylvania

The Top 40 supplier will be relocating its current New Jersey-based operations to the f...

Geiger Acquires NY Distributorship With a 68-Year History

The former owners of Broadway Marketing, Leslie Baker and Geoffrey Patack, are continui...

Counselor 2024 Best Places to Work: #71 – Overture Promotions

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Counselor 2024 Best Places to Work: #46 – Orbus Visual Communications

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