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. It is a catalog-style magazine that includes individual product photos and descriptions as well as print advertisements which target 400,000 potential buyers in 176 countries worldwide. This publication is produced on a bi-monthly basis under a private-public sector partnership initiative between the U.S. Department of Commerce and ThinkGlobal Inc.
- The November/December issue of Commercial News USA click here
- Commercial News USA Online click here
- Request a copy of Commercial News USA to be mailed to you click here
Rural Exports Discount Available for January/February 2010
Because of a grant from the Department of Commerce, many qualifying rural exporters can receive a $500 discount on advertising, as well as a free upgrade to color. This means that you can advertise in CNUSA for as little as $395!
These discounts are available to companies of all size, but the company must be located in a rural area as defined by the US government.
The deadline for space reservations in the January/February issue is November 13, 2009. To apply for the discount or see if your company qualifies, Click here.
Click here for more information or call 1-800-581-8533 ext. 802.
Special Discounted Price for New-To-Export Companies
Commercial News USA is offering a special price of $199 to advertise in the New American Exporters section for companies that are new to exporting.
For the low price of $199, your company will receive:
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25 word write-up,
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Inclusion of a color photo or logo,
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High visibility in the magazine,
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Free listing on the Commercial News USA website, and
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Free inclusion in the print and online Reader Service Response Forms.
New exporting companies include any companies that have not actively exported in the past twelve months.
The deadline for space reservations in the January/February 2010 issue is November 13, 2009.
For more information or to purchase your advertising space in CNUSA, click here.
Exporters: 50% Discounts and Free Spanish Translation Available
Commercial News USA is offering your company advertisements in two consecutive issues as well as a free Spanish translation of your ad in the CNUSA March/April 2010 issue.
Place an ad in the January/February 2010 issue of the CNUSA newsletter at the standard rate and get the second ad in the March/April issue at 50% off. Your ad will be translated into Spanish at no charge and it will be included for free in a special insert in the March/April 2010 issue.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to reach the magazine’s total readership with the English language as well as the magazine’s Spanish-speaking subscribers!
The deadline for space reservations is Friday, November 13th.
For more information and pricing options, please contact the U.S. Commercial Service Pittsburgh at 412-644-2800 or click here.
Showcase Your "Green" Products in the Green Europe Special Edition
Commercial News USA, the official export promotion magazine of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is planning a "Green Europe" special online and print edition of the magazine.
The Commercial News USA special edition will be published in time for distribution at more than a dozen Spring 2010 trade shows in Europe, such as the Hanover Fair in Germany, Sustainability Live in the UK and Green Power in Poland. The Green Europe Special Edition offers U.S. companies an unparalleled opportunity to reach qualified buyers. Europe is a strong market for U.S. firms, with growing demand for environmentally-friendly construction materials, energy and water-efficient buildings, and green design.
The deadline for space reservations is January 29, 2010. For more information and pricing options, please contact the U.S. Commercial Service Pittsburgh at 412-644-2800 or click here.
New Product Showcase: Exhibit Your Products Worldwide for just $399
The USA Product Showcase section of Commercial News USA offers advertisers the opportunity to reach markets worldwide for just $399.
Included in this price is:
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35 word write-up
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Inclusion of a color photo or logo
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High visibility in the magazine
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Free listing on the Commercial News USA Website and
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Free inclusion in both the print and online Reader Service Response Forms
The deadline for space reservations in the January/February 2010 issue is November 13, 2009.
For more information or to participate in the opportunity, click here.
Why Should You Advertise in Commercial News USA?
Advertising in Commercial News USA 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 around the world, CNUSA enjoys a unique credibility that no other publication can offer.
Featured Industry Sectors:
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Agriculture
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Automotive/Aviation/Marine
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Business Services
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Building/Construction/Hardware
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Consumer Goods
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Electrical/Electronics
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Environmental
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Franchising
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Health & Beauty/Fashion
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Hotel/Restaurant Equipment/Food/Food Processing
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Industrial Equipment/Services & Supplies
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Information Technology/Telecommunications
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Materials/Plastics/Resins
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Medical/Scientific Products & Equipment
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Safety & Security
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Sports & Recreation
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.
Requirement for advertising in CNUSA:
To advertise in CNUSA, U.S. companies must offer products or services that are manufactured in the U.S. Products manufactured outside of the United States must be marketed under the name of a U.S. company with U.S. content representing at least 51% of the finished product's value.
Exporter of the Year Award
The Exporter of the Year Award is presented to 15 companies each year, one for each of 15 categories. Winners are chosen based on the total number of documented export deals completed, total percentage increase in sales compared to the previous year, exports as percentage of total sales, the company’s commitment to exporting, the company’s commitment to customer service, and the company’s innovation and originality in marketing products or services. Winners receive recognition in Commercial News USA magazine.
To be eligible for the award, the company must currently be exporting from the United States. Western Pennsylvania's dynamic businesses are fierce contenders for the award.
