Using Publications | Competitive Intelligence | Sources Of Information, Using Publications, newspapers, reports, trade journals, special industry magazines

Publications are even better than consumer magazines for finding in depth information about the competition and your industry. You can look in special newspapers, reports, trade journals, and special industry magazines.

Some publications are also put out by different associations and the government. To get the most out of these resources, it is best to visit your local library. University libraries offer the biggest selection for this kind of information.