One of the primary purposes of trade groups, particularly in the United States, is to attempt to influence public policy in a direction favorable to the group's members. It can take the form of contributions to the … See more

Almost all trade associations are heavily involved in publishing activities in print and online. The main media published by trade associations are as follows:
• Association website. The association's corporate website typically explains the association's aims … See more

• IFPI, the International Federation of Phonogram and Videogram Producers, represents the recording industry worldwide, with … See more

• Weinstein, Lynn. "Research Guides: Fintech: Financial Technology Research Guide: Trade Associations". Library of Congress Research Guides. Retrieved 2023-10-09. See more

Industry trade groups sometimes produce advertisements, just as normal corporations do. However, whereas typical advertisements are for a specific corporate product, such as a … See more

Trade associations have faced frequent criticism due to allegations that they operate not as profit-making organizations, but rather as fronts for cartels involved in anti-competitive … See more

• China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
• Commodity checkoff program
• Conestoga Foundrymen's Association See more