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Searching Dialog NewsRoom for Company Information

Question: A client recently asked about being able to search Dialog NewsRoom using Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes instead of using company names; however, SIC codes are not an option in this file(s). MAP is always a good solution.

As an alternative, search another file by SIC (SC=) or Primary SIC (PC=), and then map the company names after sorting by sales or some other criteria, if necessary. Two files are best: Gale Group Company Intelligence (File 479) and Directory of Corporate Affiliations (File 513). In both files you can search either PC= or SC= and map CO=. In File 513 it is also easy to limit the results before mapping. File 479 updates daily, whereas 513 updates quarterly.

View an example here.