"Associations are known for their expert publications" This quote is from a study reflecting numerous reasons for joining a trade or professional association. Among the leading reasons quoted by the study is the following: "Journals. Associations are known for their expert publications: journals chock-full of news, trend information, research and commentary, all available to you at your finger tips." In the Oil & Gas Industry The American Oil & Gas Reporter Is Your Expert Publication Now serving 29 state and regional associations of oil and gas producers and operators throughout the United States as their official publication, AOGR is the only business journal distributed nationally on a monthly basis which specifically serves independents, and which also covers advancements in the domestic exploration, drilling and production markets. One of the industry's leading trade journals, AOGR enhances the communication leverage for the associations it serves, and also functions as an important link in the chain of technology transfer to the entire oil and gas industry. www.aogr.com