Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) provides chemistry news from around the world, helping readers stay up to date with chemistry news that matters.

Target Customer

Chemists, researchers, ACS members, and industry professionals seeking updates on research advances, business trends, policy developments, chemical safety practices, and career guidance.

Key Differentiator

ACS-backed, authoritative source offering broad, multi-format coverage (news, features, magazine issues, newsletters, podcasts, webinars, graphics) across global chemistry topics.

Implementation Timeline

Value is available immediately upon accessing the site or subscribing to newsletters; readers can begin receiving weekly updates via the e-mail newsletters and daily/newsy posts on cen.acs.org.

Pain Points

1Need timely, comprehensive updates on chemistry research, industry trends, and policy developments.
2Desire an authoritative, trusted source of chemistry news and analysis backed by a professional society.
3Seek ongoing career guidance and educational resources related to chemistry.

Key Features

1Extensive news coverage across topics (Analytical Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, Business, Education, Energy, Environment, Pharmaceuticals, Materials, etc.).
2Magazine issues and highlights (Volume 103, Issue 20, September 15, 2025).
3Topics, newsletters, podcasts, and webinars.
4Graphics, Chempics, Games, Newscripts, and Whitepapers & E-books.
5Mobile app and online access via cen.acs.org.

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Professor
2Principal Investigator

Client Results

1Readers stay informed about important chemistry research, industry trends, and policy shifts.
2Access to curated content including newsletters, podcasts, and magazine features for ongoing learning and career guidance.
3Enhanced awareness of regulatory, funding, and market dynamics affecting chemistry-related fields.

Competitive Advantages

1Authoritative, society-backed content published by the American Chemical Society.
2Broad, multi-format coverage (articles, magazine, podcasts, newsletters, webinars, graphics) across a wide range of chemistry topics.
3Established brand with recognizable coverage of both scientific and industry/policy issues.

Key Benefits

1Timely, authoritative chemistry news and analysis.

2Multi-format delivery (articles, magazine issues, podcasts, newsletters, webinars).

3Broad topic coverage spanning research, industry, and policy.

4Career guidance and educational resources through ACS platforms.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Chemistry news magazine and online publication that covers research advances, business and policy trends, safety practices, and career guidance; offers features, newsletters, podcasts, webinars, and educational resources.

Target Market

Chemists, researchers, ACS members, and professionals seeking authoritative, up-to-date chemistry news and analysis.

Unique Value Proposition

An ACS-published, comprehensive source delivering trusted, global chemistry news across research, industry, and policy, with diverse formats (articles, magazine, podcasts, newsletters, webinars) to support ongoing professional development.

Technical Requirements

Internet access to cen.acs.org; optional ACS membership or account for full access; sign-up for weekly newsletters; access to the C&EN Mobile App.

Pricing Model

Not disclosed in the provided content.

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