Commercial News USA is the premier promotion product of the United States Department of Commerce and a proven tool for helping U.S. exporters develop new markets.

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What is Commercial News USA?

Commercial News USA is a catalog-style magazine that includes individual product photos and descriptions as well as print advertisements which target 400,000 potential buyers worldwide (including 80,000 subscribers).

It has recently been completely redesigned and enhanced to make it an even more effective vehicle for promoting American-made products and services to prospective buyers and partners outside of the United States. The newest issue is now available online free of charge. Readers have the option of viewing online either in pdf or html format.

Commercial News USA is also translated into special language editions, including Spanish and Chinese.

Click here to download the March/April 2009 issue of Commercial News USA.

New Product Showcase: Exhibit Your Products Worldwide for just $399

Introducing the New Product Showcase section of Commercial News USA

• 35 word write up
• Inclusion of a color photo or logo
• High visibility in the magazine
• Free listing on the Commercial News USA website
• Free inclusion in both the print and online Reader Service Response Form
• Any product not advertised during the past 12 months is eligible

Deadline for advertising in the March/April issue is January 9, 2009

Reserve your space at http://www.thinkglobal.us/399

Why Should You Advertise in Commercial News USA?

Advertising in Commercial News USA (CNUSA) is a unique tool to increase your export outreach:

• Direct Response New customers around the world will read about a U.S. company's product or service and will receive information to contact clients directly.
• Broad Distribution Worldwide circulation to an estimated 400,000 business readers in more than 145 countries.
• Built-In Credibility Distributed by U.S. Commercial Service officials at embassies and consulates, CNUSA enjoys a unique credibility that no other publication can offer.

Featured Industry Sectors:

• Agriculture
• Automotive/Aviation/Marine
• Business Services
• Building/Construction/Hardware
• Consumer Goods
• Electrical/Electonics
• Environmental
• Franchising
• Health & Beauty/Fashion
• Industrial Equipment/Services & Supplies
• Materials/Plastics/Resins
• Medical/Scientific Products & Equipment
• Safety & Security
• Sports and Recreation
• Hotel/Restaurant Equuipment/food/food Processing
• Information Technology/Telecommunications

Export Successes

Hundreds of export successes and agent/distributor agreements, and thousands of trade leads are generated each year from the exposure U.S. companies receive as a result of advertising in the magazine. In 2003, over $100 million in export sales and hundreds of business relationships resulted from advertising in the magazine.

Commercial News USA Web Site

Small and medium sized exporters interested in an economical way to get worldwide visibility can now advertise on the Commercial News USA Web Site. The magazine is currently offering a special deal of just $99 for two months online. Web banner production is available for a nominal $29 fee. Advertisers can choose which industry page they want their banner to appear on, and can opt for additional banners for just $9 per industry section.

Requirement for advertising in CNUSA

To advertise in CNUSA, U.S. companies must offer products or services that are manufactured in the U.S., or products manufactured outside of the United States that are marketed under the name of a U.S. company, with U.S. content representing at least 51% of the finished product's value.

This publication is produced on a bi-monthly basis beginning in September 2004 under a private-public sector partnership initiative between the U.S. Commerce Department and ThinkGlobal Inc.

For more information, contact your local U.S. Commercial Service office or your local trade specialist or visit the Commercial News USA website