Christopher Ruvo

  • Executive Editor, Counselor

Chris inks Counselor’s cover stories and much more besides, but isn’t the greatest third-person bio writer. He is, however, proud to have the promotional bobblehead beat cornered. Prior to joining ASI, he was a newspaper reporter, covering everything from capital murder trials and government corruption to, most intimidating of all, kindergarten art shows.

Halls & Company Acquires ActNow Media

Minnesota-based Halls & Company (asi/59080), manufacturer of ID Line, has...

HanesBrands Returns to Organic Sales Growth

HanesBrands (asi/59528) produced year-over-year organic sales growth for the first...

Under Armour Has a Rocky Third Quarter

Athletic wear brand Under Armour experienced a 5% year-over-year decline in third...

Hearts Bigger Than the Storms

In a nondescript industrial park, baking in the mid-day Houston heat, Peter and Paul...

Hurricane Harvey: The Human Impact

Counselor shares a sampling of the thousands of personal stories of promo professionals...

Hurricane Irma: The Human Impact

Counselor shares a few personal stories of promo professionals affected by Irma.

HALO Acquires American Pacific Promotions

Top 40 distributor HALO Branded Solutions (asi/356000) has acquired the business of...

S&S Activewear Launching New Facility in Georgia

Top 40 supplier S&S Activewear (asi/84358) plans to open a new 505,000-square...

Amazon Announces Q3 Earnings, Intensifies Video Initiative

Amazon reported last week that net sales for 2017's third quarter, ended September...

Custard Slime – Or Business Lessons From A 4th Grader

In my older son's fourth grade class, there is a big-time CEO in the making. The...

Northern California Promo Companies Contend With Wildfire Fallout

A winery. A school. Those are just two of Eddie Brascia's clients that...

Superior Uniform Group Reports Strong Promo Sales, Eyes Acquisitions

Florida-based Superior Uniform Group Inc. (asi/339857) reported strong third quarter...

Acquisition Weds Two Multimillion-Dollar Distributors

Two multimillion-dollar distributorships have come together in a deal that sees...

SanMar Names New CFO

Top 40 supplier SanMar (asi/84863) announced Monday that Paul Whyatt has joined the...

3M Reports Q3 Sales Jump

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

Wind-Up Musical Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall on wind-up musical...

'Thumbs Down Guy' To Get Bobblehead

It has been a banner year for promotional bobbleheads in the world of professional...

Gemini Industries Acquires F&H Ribbon Co.

Roxana, IL-based Gemini Industries (asi/56100) has acquired Texas-headquartered...

Cooler Works With App To Toss Beers & Other Cans

Dear World, You can stop inventing stuff now. There's no need. The pinnacle of human...

HanesBrands Acquires Alternative Apparel, Announces Q3 Results

North Carolina-based HanesBrands (asi/59528) announced Wednesday that it has acquired...

HanesBrands Acquires Alternative Apparel, Announces Preliminary Q3 Results

North Carolina-based HanesBrands (asi/59528) announced Wednesday that it has acquired...

Proforma Launches 600th Client E-Commerce Store

Proforma (asi/300094) announced Monday that it has launched its 600th client...

Office Depot Acquires Complete Office Solutions

Office Depot has purchased Complete Office Solutions (formerly asi/166123), a...

Obituary: Larry Cole, Gotcha! Mobile Solutions

Larry Cole, a much-loved and respected sales leader in the promotional products...

California Chemical Warning Rules Cause Headaches for Promo Firms

New chemical warning regulations for consumer products in California are drawing...