Our Services

Business Counseling

If you are looking for market information, industry trends or international buyers, look no further. The Global Publishing, Media & Entertainment Team has over 25 international trade specialists located in the U.S. and in Embassies worldwide. Our industry specialists can help you navigate the challenges of selling foreign rights, identifying agents or sub-agents, determining markets, protecting your intellectual property rights and more.

Market Research

The Commercial Service can provide your company with the market research needed to target the appropriate market(s) for your products and develop a marketing plan once those markets are identified. In addition to existing off-the-shelf research, the Commercial Service can prepare a tailored analysis of the market for your product. Also, do not miss this chance to access our 2011 Publishing Market Brief guide which highlights 23 key markets for U.S. publishers.

International Partner Search

Looking to find qualified buyers, agents or partner? This report offers up to five qualified overseas contacts that have examined and expressed an interest in your products or services. Click here for more information.

Gold Key Matchmaking Appointments

Through this service, experienced trade professionals in your target country will arrange appointments for you with pre-screened contacts whose interests and objectives match your own. Click here for more information.

International Company Profile

Looking for background information on a potential buyer or agent? Using this service, you can request specific answers to detailed questions about potential customers or partners abroad that will reduce your risk and allow you to enter new business relationships with confidence. Click here for more information.

Webinars

Our team offers online webinars on key issues facing the publishing industry. Topics range from protecting your intellectual property rights to digital security issues and preparing for the upcoming book fairs, and are also presented on a country/region specific basis. These webinars feature industry experts and provide you with the opportunity to ask questions. Each webinar costs $25- $35 per registrant.

Trade Events

We offer a variety of services at publishing industry events. These events vary by year, but generally include:

We can help arrange appointments for you with potential buyers at these trade shows. We can also schedule meetings for you with our commercial specialists from various countries so you can learn firsthand about opportunities and contacts for your products or services. Contact us today to maximize your time at these shows!