What actually counts as a 'major trade publication' — broader than I assumed

Initially assumed "major trade publications" meant only the handful of most prestigious, widely-known outlets in my field, and undervalued some genuinely relevant coverage in more specialized, but still significant, industry publications as a result. What I came to understand: significance is judged relative to the specific field and audience the publication serves, not by whether it's a household name outside that field. A specialized, well-regarded industry publication with real standing and readership within its specific niche can qualify, even if it's not something a general audience would recognize — the question is whether it's a genuine, significant publication within the relevant professional or trade context, not whether it's universally famous. What I did to support this: included context about the publication's actual standing and reach within my specific field (circulation, reputation among practitioners, editorial standards) rather than assuming its significance was self-evident, since a specialized publication's importance often isn't obvious to someone outside that specific niche.