Marketing Research:
Web Sites & Printed Resources**
* These online links are only available to UMD faculty, staff,
and students.
** "REF" designates books located in the UMD Library's reference collection.
Industry Analysis
Advertising
- AC Nielsen Home Page
- Ad*Access - An image database of over 7,000 advertisements printed in U.S. and Canadian newspapers and magazines between 1911 and 1955
- AdAge.com Data Center
- Ad Council
- Ad Critic - All Ads, All the Time
- Ad Week
- AdFlip.com - Archive of classic print ads
- Adland - By the adgrunts for the adgrunts
- AdMedia-Internet Advertising Resource Guide
- AdQuack
- Ads of the World
- Advertising Age
- Advertising Century, The (Advertising Age)
- Advertising Media Internet Center
- Advertising Page: Media and Communication Studies, U. of Wales
- Advertising Red Books
- American Advertising Federation (AAF)
- American Advertising History: A Bibliographic Reference
- American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA)
- American Demographics / Marketing Tools
- AuditBureau of Circulations
- BADvertising Institute
- Benetton -Advertising
- Brand Channel
- Brand Week Superbrands
- Cigarette Advertising on TV
- ClickZ Today
- Clio Awards
- Creative Club
- Emergence Of Advertising In America: 1850 - 1920
- Encyclopedia of Advertising: REF HF 5803 .A38 2003 (3 vols.)
- Encyclopedia of Major Marketing Campaigns: REF HF5837 E.53 2000
- The Gender Ads Project
- History of Advertising Trust Archive
- International Advertising Association (IAA)
- John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
- Journal of Interactive Advertising
- Julian P. Kanter Political Commercial Archive
- Lürzer's Archive Online Service
- Major Marketing Campaigns Annual: REF HF5837 .M34x 1999
- Marketing Power
- The Market Research Portal
- Museum of Public Relations
- Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA)
- RAB: Radio Marketing Guide
- Radio Savant Productions
- Robert Opie Collection
- Saturday Morning Commercials - 1960-1970
- Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB)
- Video Vault
- William F. Eisner Museum of Advertising & Design
Annual
Editions and Handbooks
- Business Rankings Annual: REF HG 4050 .B88 1989-2002 CUM INDEX
- Computer Industry Almanac: REF HD 9696 .A1 C65
- Datapedia of the United States 1790-2000 (historical): REF HA 202 .K87 2001
- Encyclopedia of American Industries (2 vols.): REF HC 102.E53 2001
- Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries - 4th ed: REF HD 2324 .E528 2001
- Handbook of North American Industry: REF HF 1746.H36 1999
- Industry Reference Handbooks - Computers and Software: REF HF 5035 .D78 1998x v.1
- Industry Reference Handbooks - Pharmaceuticals: REF HF 5035 .D78 1998x v.2
- Industry Reference Handbooks - Telecommunications: REF HF 5035 .D78 1998x v.3
- Information, Finance, and Services USA: REF HD9999 .I493 U625 2001
- Infrastructure Industries USA: REF HD9506 .U5 A64 2001
- International Marketing Data and Statistics 2002: REF HA 42 .I56 2002
- International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics: REF HC 10 .1673 2001
- Internet Industry Almanac: REF HD 9696.8 .A2 J85
- Manufacturing and Distribution USA (3 vols.): REF. HD 9721 .M364
- Manufacturing Worldwide Industry Analysis: REF HD 9720.1 .M33 1998
- Office of Trade and Economic Anaylsis
- Service Industries USA Industry Analysis: REF HD 9981.1 .S47 1999
- Standard and Poor's Industry Surveys (2 vols.): REF HC 106.6 .S74
- U.S. Industry and Trade Outlook 2000: REF HC 101 .U54 2000
- U.S. Market Trends and Forecasts: REF HF5415 .U76x
- WEFA Industrial Monitor: REF HC101 .W434
- Wholesale and Retail Trade USA Industry Analysis: REF HF 5421 .W58 1999
- World Business Rankings Annual: REF HG 4009 .W665
Analyst
Reports
- Current Industrial Reports (CIR)
- EPA Sector Notebook Reports
- Business Insights: Essentials * (Note "Investment Reports" section under searches by company name.)
- MarketingResearch.com (Business Research Services, Inc.)
- Valueline Investment Survey (multiple volumes): REF HG 4501. V26
- ZapData.com (D and B) Free, Registration Required
Articles
- Business Insights: Essentials *
- Business Database List
- Business Source Premier*
- Expanded Academic Index
- Internet-Based Marketing Readings
- Lexis-Nexis*
Area
Analysis: Countries & International Information
- African Industry Profiles
- Background Notes (State Department)
- Canadian Industry Statistics
- Competitive Alternatives
- County Business Patterns
- Countries and Their Cultures (4 vols.): GN307 .C68 2001
- Country Links A-Z
- Country Studies/Area Handbooks Program
- Demographic Yearbook (United Nations): REF HA 17 .D45
- Dictionary of International Business Terms: REF HD 62.4 .S524 1998
- Encyclopedia of Associations-International Organizations: REF AS 22 .E5 1998
- Encyclopedia of Cultural Anthropology (4 vols.): REF GN307 .E52 1996
- Encyclopedia of Global Industries - 2nd ed: REF HD 2324 .E53 1999
- Encyclopedia of World Cultures (10 vols.): REF GN307 .E53 1991
- Europa World Yearbook (2 vols.): REF JN 1 .E85
- Gale Country & World Rankings Reporter: REF HA 154.G35
- Historical Statistics of the United States: Millenial Edition: REF HA 202 .H57 2006 (5 vols.) (See also Electronic)
- Illustrated Book of World Rankings: REF HA 155.K87
- International Business Information-How to Find It-How to Use It: REF HF 54.5 .P33 1998
- International Financial Statistics (IFS Online) (1960- ): PER 2977.0000
- International Marketing Links
- Political Handbook of the World 2007: REF JF 37 .P61x
- Statistical Abstract of Latin America: REF HA 931 .C3 1998
- Statistical Abstract of the World: REF HA 155.S7
- World Cost of Living Survey: REF HD 6977 .W77 1997
- World Development Indicators: REF HC 59.69.W656x
- World Economic Outlook (October 1998): REF HC 10 .W7979 1998
- World Factbook
- World Trade Almanac: REF HF 1371 .W67 1996-97
- Worldmark Enyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life (4 vols.): REF GN333 .W67 1998
- Worldmark Encyclopedia of the
Nations (6 volume set): REF G63 .W67
Area
Analysis: State and Local Information
- 50 States via LC Web (State Government Information)
- 50 States.com
- Excite Travel United States
- County Business Patterns
- Duluth Retail Sales Index
- Metropolitan Council
- Minnesota County Profiles: REF HA 451 .M54 1993x
- Minnesota North Star
- Minnesota Profile of Demographic, Social and Vital Statistics: REF HA 455 .M56 1997x
- NASCIO (NASIRE) - StateSearch
- Regional Markets - Vol. 2, Households: REF HA 214 .E94 1999 V.2
- State Demographic Center
- State and Local Information
- USA CityLink Project:
- Yahoo (states, cities)
- ZIP Business Patterns
- ZIP Code Statistics
Area
Analysis: Atlases and Maps
- MapQuest
- Excite Travel
- Google Maps
- How far is it?
- Maps & Directions (MapPoint)
- The Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
- U.S. Gazetteer (includes maps and 1990 census data)
- Free US State Highway Maps (by mail)
- US State Home Pages
- Virtual Tourist World Map
- World Wide City Maps
- Interactive Yahoo! Maps
Area
Analysis: Minnesota Specific
- 2000 Census - Minnesota
- Corporate Report Fact Book: REF HG 5127 .C66
- Compare Minnesota: an Economic & Statistical Fact Book: REF HA 451 .C6x
- Economic Report to the Governor (Minnesota): REF HC 107 .M6 .E24
- Encyclopedia of Associations-Regional, State, & Local: REF AS 22 .E53
- Minnesota Business
- Minnesota Business Directory: REF HC 107 .M6.M5x
- Minnesota Community Profiles
- Minnesota County Profiles: REF HA 451 .M54 1993x
- Minnesota Directory of Manufacturers: REF T 12.M534
- Minnesota Manufacturers Register: REF HD 9727 .M6 2000
- Minnesota North Star
- Minnesota Profile of Demographic, Social and Vital Statistics: REF HA 455 .M56 1997x
- Minnesota Rules
- Minnesota State Register
- State and County Quickfacts - U.S. Census Data 2000 - Minnesota
Case
Studies
Company
Information
- International Directory of Company Histories (44 vols): REF HD 2721.I5X (Also see Electronic)
- Beaucoup
- Business Insights: Essentials *
- CorporateInformation
- Directory of Corporate Affiliations "Who Owns Whom" (5 vols.): REF HG 4057 .A219
- Mergent Online
- Business & Company Resource Center: Company Histories*
- Hoover's Online
- Lexis-Nexis*
- Manta: Companies by Category
- Manta: Companies by Location
- Manta: Find Companies Home
- Manta: U.S. Companies
- Manta: World Wide Companies
- ProductScan Online
- Standard & Poor's Register of Corporations (4 vols): REF HG 4057.A42x
- ThomasNet of American Manufacturers (29 vols): REF T 12 .T6
- Value Line Investment Survey: REF HG 4501 .V26
- Finance and Management Information Sciences (FMIS)
Comprehensive
Sites
- Knowthis.com - Marketing Virtual Library
- Marketing North America
- Market Research Portal
- Quirks Marketing Research Review
Concepts,
Terms, and Definitions
- Dictionary of Marketing Terms: REF HF 5415 .D4874 1995
- Dictionary of Marketing Research: REF HF 5415.2 .M47 1987x
- Blackwell Encyclopedia of Management (11 Vols): REF HD 30.15 .B53 1997x
- Britannica Online*
- Dictionary of American Business: REF HF1001 .D54 2000
- Dictionary of Business Terms: REF HF1001 .C68 1999
- Encyclopedia of Business (2 Vols): REF HF 1001 .E466 2000
- Encyclopedia of Japenese Business and Management: REF HF1001 .E467 2002
- Field Guide to Business Terms: REF HD 30.17 .H56 1993
- Glossary of Market Research Terms and Definitions
- InfoPlease (free encyclopedia, dictionary, almanac)
- International Encyclopedia of Business & Management (8 Vols.): REF HF 1001 .I53 1996
Consumer
Guides
- American Customer Satisfaction Index
- Consumer World
- Facts, Figures, and Future
- Find-It! Consumer
- Google Product Search
- Google Groups
- My Simon
Economic
Analysis & Statistics
- American Business Climate & Economic Profiles: REF Hc 106.8 .A433
- American Salaries and Wages Survey: REF HD 4973 .A67
- Annual Retail Trade Survey (1992-2000)
- Annual Survey of Manufactures
- Bureau of Economic Analysis (a major statistics site!)
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (a major statistics site!)
- Business Statistics of the United States: REF HC 101.A13122
- Census Bureau (major statistics site!)
- Compare Minnesota: an Economic & Statistical Fact Book: REF HA 451 .C6x
- County Business Patterns
- Current Industrial Reports
- Datapedia of the United States 1790-2000 (historical): REF HA 202 .K87 1994x
- Economic Indicators Handbook: REF HC 103.E26
- Economic Report to the Governor (Minnesota): REF HC 107 .M6 .E24
- Economic Report of the President: REF HC 106.5 A272
- FedStats
- Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics: REF HD 8051 .A63
- Historical Statistics of the United States: Millenial Edition: REF HA 202 .H57 2006 (5 vols.) (See also Electronic)
- How People Use Economic Census Data
- Office of Trade and Economic Anaylsis
- Researchinfo.com - Market Research Resources
- Statistical Portrait of the United States - Social Conditions & Trends: REF HA 214 .S73 1998x
- Statistics Links
- World Cost of Living Survey: REF HD 6977 .W77 1997
- ZIP Business Patterns
- ZIP Code Statistics
Export/Import
Information
- "Doing Business in" Series: REF (various call numbers)
- Directory of United States Exporters: REF HF 3011 .D63
- Directory of United States Importers: REF HF 3012 .D53
- Export Assistance Center
- Export Assistance and Exporter Information
- Exporter's Encyclopaedia: REF HF 3011 .E9
- Importers Manual USA: REF HF 3035. H55x
- International Trade Websites
- Major Resources for International Market Research
- Trade and Export Information by Industry
Forecasts
- Computer Industry Almanac: REF HD 9696 .A1 C65
- Datapedia of the United States 1790-2000 (historical): REF HA 202 .K87 1994x
- Statistical Forecasts of the United States: REF HC 106.8.S7357
- U.S. Market Trends & Forecasts: REF HF 5415.1 .U76x 2001
- WEFA Industrial Monitor: REF HC101 .W434
- Lexis-Nexis*
Guides
to Business Information Sources
- Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources: REF HF 5035 .E53x 2000
- Business Information Sources: REF HF 5351 .D3 1993x
- Data Sources for Business and Market Analysis: REF HF 5415.124. F7
- International Business Information: How to Find It, How to Use It : REF HF 54.5 .P33 1998
- Marketing Research Guide: REF HF 5415.2 .M35585 1997
- Using the Financial and Business Literature: REF HG 173 .S53 2004
Industry
and Company Financial Ratios
- Industry Norms and Key Business Ratios: REF 5681 .R25 .I53
- Almanac of Business and Industrial Financial Ratios: REF HF 5681 .R25 .T68x
- Annual Statement Studies: REF HF 5681 .B2 .R6
- Mergent Online
- Research
Insight [networked only on UMD Campus] (PCs on the UMD Library's second
floor are set up to access Research Insight.)
Market
Share
- Market Share Reporter (1991-2002): REF HF 5410 .M35
- Business Rankings Annual: REF HG 4050 .B88
- Lexis-Nexis*
Marketing
Plans
- AMA Marketing Toolbox Series:
Selecting the Right Products and Services: HF 5415.125 .P35 1993
Developing Successful marketing Strategies: HF5415.13 .P3245 1993
Evaluating Marketing Strategies and Weaknesses: HF5415.13 .P3246 1993
Identifying the Right Markets: HF5415.13 .P3247 1993
Preparing the Marketing Plan: HF5415.13 .P3248 1993 - American Demographics Magazine
- Business Plans Handbook (9 vols.): REF HD 62.7 .B865 V.5
- Bplans.com - Business and Marketing
- Evaluating Marketing Strategies and Weaknesses: REF HF 5415.13 .P3246 1993
- Marketing Plan Resources
- Marketing Planning Strategy: REF HF 5415.13 .M356X
News
- Business Wire
- CNN Money
- Individual.Com Newspage
- Lexis-Nexis Databases*
- PR NewsWire
- News Links
- Regional Business News*
- NewsTracker Home
- TotalNEWS: all the News, on the Net, all the Time
- USA TODAY
Radio
Ranking
and Ratings Sources
- American Suburbs Rating Guide & Fact Book: REF HA 214 .W55
- American Tally: Statistics & Rankings for 3,165 US Cities: REF HA 201. 1990p
- Business Rankings Annual: REF HG 4050 B88
- Gale State Rankings Reporter: REF HA 203 .G34
- The Illustrated Book of World Rankings: REF HA155 .K87 2001
- Lexis-Nexis*
- The Lifestyle Market Analyst: REF HF 5415.33 .U6 L54 2006
- Market Share Reporter (1991-2002): REF HF 5410.M35
- New Book of American Rankings: REF HA 214 .N49 1998
- State Rankings: a Statistical View of the 50 United States: REF HA 214 .S72x
- World Business Rankings Annual: REF HG 4009 .W665 1998
Regulatory
Information
- Washington Information Directory: REF F192.3 .W33
- GPO Access databases
- Code of Federal Regulations: REF KF 70.A3x
- Code of Federal Regulations
- Federal Register
- Federal Trade Commission
- Minnesota Rules
- Minnesota State Register
- Minnesota Statutes
- Secretary of State - Business Service Division
- U.S. Code
- U.S. Public Laws
Shipping
Site
Selection
Small
Businesses
- Small Business Links
- Small Business Sourcebook: REF HD 2346 .U5 S66 1999 v.2
Standard
Industrial Classification Codes (SIC) & NAICS
- Standard Industrial Classification Code Manual: REF. HF 1042 .A55 1987x
- Standard Industrial Classification Search
- North American Industry Classification System - United States: REF. HF 1042.5 .N674
- North American Product Classification System
- Search NAICS
- SIC & NAICS
Statistics
- 2000 Census - Minnesota
- African Industry Profiles
- American Association for Public Opinion Research
- American Customer Satisfaction
- American Demographics / Marketing Tools
- American Factfinder
- American Generations - 5th ed: Ref HB848 .O34 2005
- Bureau of Economic Analysis (a major statistics site!)
- Blue Book Research Services Directory
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (a major statistics site!)
- Business, Economics, and Labor - U.S. Govt. Documents
- Business Statistics of the United States (1998 ed.): REF HC 101 .A13122 2001
- Canadian Industry Statistics
- Census Bureau (a major statistics site!)
- Census and Demographic Data
- Compare Minnesota: an Economic & Statistical Fact Book: REF HA 451 .C6x
- Computer Industry Almanac: REF HD 9696 .A1 C65
- Consumer Expenditure Survey
- CRB Commodity Yearbook: REF HF 1041 .C56
- Data on the Net - 788 sites of numeric data, data catalogs, data libraries, social science gateways
- Datapedia of the United States 1790-2000 (historical): REF HA 202 .K87 2001
- Demographic Yearbook (United Nations): REF HA 17 .D45
- Demographics Journal (Bizjournals)
- Economic Information & Economic Analysis Web Site: The Dismal Scientist
- FedStats (a major statistics site)
- Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics: REF HD 8051 .A63
- Household Spending: Who Spends How Much on What - 10th ed: REF HC 110 .C6 O34 2006
- Housing Statistics of the United States - 2nd ed: REF HD 7293 .A1 H654 1999
- The Illustrated Book of World Rankings: REF HA155 .K87 2001
- International Council of Shopping Centers - Research
- International Financial Statistics (IFS Online) (1960- ): PER 2977.0000
- International Marketing Data and Statistics 2002: REF HA 42 .I56 2002\
- Internet Industry Almanac: REF HD 9696.8 .A2 J85 1998
- MPA Market Profile Analysis—Duluth & Superior: REF HC 108.D88.M223x
- MarketResearch.com
- Minnesota Community Profiles
- Minnesota County Profiles: REF HA 451 .M54 1993x
- Minnesota Planning
- Minnesota Profile of Demographic, Social and Vital Statistics: REF HA 455 .M56 1997x
- National Climatic Data Center (NCDC)
- Office of Trade and Anaylsis
- Official Guide to American Incomes: REF HC 110 .I5 O44x 1996
- Official Guide to the Generations: REF HC 110 .C6 M545 1998
- Official Guide to Household Spending: REF HC 110 .C6 .T72 1995x
- Official Guide to the American Marketplace: REF HB 848 .O34 2001
- Population and Household Estimates 2001
- Regional Markets - Vol. 2, Households: REF HA 214 .E94 1999 V.2
- Sourcebook of Zip Code Demographics: REF HA 203 .S67 2000
- STATpub.com
- State and County QuickFacts Map
- State and County QuickFacts Stats
- State Data Centers
- State Demographic Center
- State Rankings: a Statistical View of the 50 United States: REF HA 214 .S72x
- Statistical Abstract of Latin America: REF HA 931 .C3 1998
- Statistical Abstract of the United States: REF HA 202 .A3x
- Statistical Portrait of the United States - Social Conditions & Trends: REF HA 214 .S73 1998x
- Statistical Resources on the Web (UMich)
- Statistics Links
- Trade and Export Information by Industry (International Trade Administration)
- U.S. Census Bureau
- U.S. Census Data 2000 (All U.S)
- U.S. Census Data 2000 (MN)
- Ward's Automotive Yearbook: REF HD 9710 .U5 .W3
Statistics
- New Strategist
- Access to the 2001 National Household Travel Survey: REF HE203 .A22 2004
- Access to Health Risk Behavior in the United States: REF WA 900 AA1 A169 2004
- Access to Money Income in the United States: REF HC110.I5 A34 2003x
- Access to Poverty in the United States: REF HC110.I5 A35 2003x
- American Attitudes : What Americans Think about the Issues That Shape Their Lives: REF HN90 .P8 A447 2005
- American Attitudes : Who Thinks What about the Issues That Shape Our Lives: REF HN90 .P8 A447 2000
- American Generations: Who They Are. How They Live. What They Think: REF HC110 .C6 M545 2005
- American Health : Demographics and Spending of Health Care Consumers: REF WA 900 AA1 A445 2005
- American Incomes : Demographics of Who Has Money: REF HC110 .I5 A44 2005
- American Marketplace : Demographics and Spending Patterns: REF HB848 .O34 2005
- American Men : Who They Are and How They Live: REF HQ1090.3 .A457 2006
- American Men and Women: Demographics of the Sexes: REF HC110.C6 .A43 2000
- American Women : Who They Are and How They Live: REF HQ1421 .A486 2006
- Americans Aged 55 & Older: A Changing Market: REF HQ1064 .U5 A6455 2001 & HQ1064 .U5 A6455 1997
- Americans And Their Homes: Demographics of Homeownership: REF HD7287.82.U6 R87 1998 & 2005
- Americans At Play: Demographics of Outdoor Recreation and Travel: REF GV191.4 .W5 1997
- The Baby Boom: Americans Aged 35 to 54: REF HN60 .R868 2001
- The Baby Boom: Americans Born 1946 to 1964, 4th ed.: REF HN60 .R868 2004
- Best Customers: Demographics of Consumer Demand: REF HC79 .C6 R87 2005
- Best of Health: Demographics of Health Care Consumers: REF WA 900 AA1 W452 2000
- Demographics of the U.S.: Trends and Projections: REF HB849.49 .R875 2003
- Generation X: Americans Aged 18 to 34: REF HC110 .C6 M544 2001
- Generation X: Americans Born 1965 to 1976, 4th ed. REF HN60 .G46 2004
- Getting Wiser to Teens: More Insights into Marketing to Teenagers: REF HF 5415.32 Z65 2004
- Household Spending: Who Spends How Much on What: REF HC 110 .C6 O34 2006
- The Mid-Youth Market: Baby Boomers in Their Peak Earning and Spending Years: REF HN60 .R87 1996
- The Millennials: Americans under Age 25: REF HQ796 .M55 2001
- The Millennials: Americans Born 1977 to 1994, 2nd ed.: REF HN60 .M555 2004
- The Official Guide to the American Marketplace. REF HB848 .O34 1995
- The Official Guide to the Generations : Who They Are, How They Live, What They Think. REF HC110.C6 M545 1995
- The Official Guide to Household Spending : The Number One Guide to Who Spends How Much On What. REF HC110.C6 T72 1995X
- Older Americans: A Changing Market, 4th ed.: REF HN60 .O434 2004
- Racial and Ethic Diversity: Asians, Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Whites: REF E184 .A1 R78 2006
- Regional markets : The Demographics of Growth and Decline: REF HA214 .E94 1999
- Who's Buying Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages: REF HD9354 .W46 2005
- Who’s Buying Apparel: REF HD9940 .U6 W46 2005
- Who's Buying by Race and Hispanic Origin: REF HC 110 .C6 W5 2005
- Who's Buying at Restaurants and Carry-Outs: REF TX945 .W44 2005
- Who's Buying Entertainment: REF GV53 .W46 2005
- Who’s Buying Food & Drink : Who Spends How Much on Food and Alcohol, at and Away from Home. REF HD9004 .M54 1996
- Who's Buying for Pets: REF SF414.7 .W4 2005
- Who's Buying for the Home: REF HD9971.U6 W56 1996
- Who's Buying for Travel: REF GV155 .U6 W46 2005
- Who's Buying Groceries: REF HD9321.4 .W46 2005
- Who's Buying Health Care: REF W 74 W6285 2005
- Who's Buying Household Furnishings, Services, and Supplies: REF HD 9773.U6 W46 2005
- Who's Buying Information Products and Services: REF HE7601 .W46
- Who's Buying Transportation: REF HD9710 .U52 W46 2005
- Wise Up to Teens : Insights into Marketing and Advertising to Teenagers: REF HF5415.32 .Z65 1999
Supply
Chain
Trade
Associations, etc.
- Directory of Minnesota Business and Professional Associations: REF HD 2428 .M5 D57
- National Trade and Professional Associations: REF HD 2425 .D53 1998
- State and Regional Associations: REF HD 2425 .S68 1998
- Encyclopedia of Associations (US-National): REF AS 22.E5
- Encyclopedia of Associations-International Organizations: REF AS 22 .E5 1998
- Encyclopedia of Associations-Regional, State, & Local: REF AS 22 .E53
- Directory of European Industrial & Trade Associations: REF HD 2429.E87.D57x
- Standard Rate and Data Service (SRDS)
- Happi.com - Cosmetics and Personal Care
- Yahoo Trade Associations
Web
Search Engines
- AltaVista Advanced Search
- Ask.com
- All the Web (FAST Search)
- Google (Product)
- Google (Web)
- Google (Images)
- Google (Groups)
- Google (Zeitgeist)
- HotBot
- IXQuick Metasearch
- ZapMeta
Competitors
Major
Players
- Alibaba.com
- Wards Business Directory: REF HG 4057 .A1W3X
- Market Share Reporter (2 vols): REF HF5410 .M35
- Business Insights: Essentials *
- Business Rankings Annual: REF HG 4050 B88
- Computer Industry Almanac: REF HD 9696 .A1 C65
- Corporate Information
- Current Industrial Reports
- Standard & Poor's Register of Corporations (4 vols): REF HG 4057.A42x
- ThomasNet of American Manufacturers (34 vols): REF T 12 .T6
Brands
- Brands and Their Companies: REF T 223 .V4 .A25 2001
- BuildingBrands
- Business Insights: Essentials *
- Companies and Their Brands: REF T 223 .V4 .A253 2001
- Encyclopedia of Consumer Brands (3 vols.): REF HF 5415.3 .E527 1994
- New Product Works (Arbor Strategy Group)
Analysis
Target Market
Ultimate
end-user
- American Business Climate & Economic Profiles: REF HC 106.8 .A433
- Censtats*: (See UMD Government Documents Library Room 364 Library)
- Consumer Sourcebook: REF HC 110 .C63 .C65
- Encyclopedia of the Consumer Movement: REF HC 79 .C63 .E53 1997
- Lifestyle Market Analyst: REF HF 5415.33.U6.L54
- New Strategist Publications (or see above)
- Sales & Marketing Management: (Periodicals)
- Sourcebook of Zip Code Demographics: REF HA 203 .S67 1996
- U.S. Census Bureau
- ZIP Business Patterns
- ZIP Code Statistics
Distributors/Suppliers
Periodicals
Promotion
Direct
Mail
- Mailing Lists Search Engine
- SRDS: REF HF 5905 .S735X
Direct
Marketing
- Direct Marketing Market Place: REF HF 5415.1 .D57 1995
Ad
Placement
- Gale Directory of Publications and Broadcast Media (4 vols.): REF PN 4867.G3X
- MediaFinder
- SRDS: REF HF 5905 .S735X
- Simmons Study of Media and Markets: REF 5415.3 .S54x 1994
- Simmons Study of Media and Markets. Detailed Place of Reading: REF PN4888 .R37 S54X 1985
- Simmons Study of Media and Markets. Outdoor Advertising: REF HF5843 .S5X 1985
E-Commerce
Radio-TV
- Gebbie Press: USA Radio and TV Stations
- MRI+
- Radio Ad Prices By State
- Radio Advertising Costs in Minnesota
- Radio-Locator
- SQAD
- TVRadioWorld.com
Trade
Shows
- EuroExpo - European Trade Shows and Trade Fairs
- EventsEye
- Expo Database
- Global Sources
- Tech Calander
- Trade Shows Worldwide: REF T 394. T723
- Trade Show News Network
- TSNN - The Ultimate Trade Show Directory
- Nielsen Business Media
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