516110    Internet Publishing and Broadcasting - 2007 NAICS Code
Description    Illustrative Examples    Cross References    Alternate Titles    SIC Code Matches    2002 NAICS Mapping    See Also   
Description


     This industry comprises establishments engaged in publishing and/or broadcasting content on the Internet exclusively. These establishments do not provide traditional (non-Internet) versions of the content that they publish or broadcast. Establishments in this industry provide textual, audio, and/or video content of general or specific interest on the Internet.


Illustrative Examples
•Internet book publishers
•Internet entertainment sites
•Internet game sites
•Internet news publishers
•Internet periodical publishers
•Internet radio stations
•Internet sports sites
•Internet video broadcast sites
Cross-References


     Establishments primarily engaged in —


•Providing Internet access, known as Internet Service Providers - are classified in U.S. Industry 518111, Internet Service Providers;
•Providing both Internet publishing and other print or electronic (e.g., CD-ROM, diskette) editions in the same establishment or using proprietary networks to distribute content - are classified in Subsector 511, Publishing Industries (except Internet) based on the materials produced;
•Operating web search portals - are classified in U.S. Industry 518112, Web Search Portals;
•Providing streaming services on content owned by others - are classified in Industry 518210, Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services;
•Wholesaling goods on the Internet - are classified in Sector 42, Wholesale Trade;
•Retailing goods on the Internet - are classified in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade; and
•Operating stock brokerages, travel reservation systems, purchasing services, and similar activities using the Internet rather than traditional methods - are classified with the more traditional establishments providing these services.

Alternate Titles


This sector is also called:

  • Internet news publishers
  • Internet newspaper publishing
  • Newspaper publishing, exclusively on Internet
  • Advertising periodical publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Agricultural magazine and periodical publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Comic book publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Financial magazine and periodical publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Internet comic book publishing
  • Internet magazine publishing
  • Internet newsletter publishing
  • Internet periodical publishers
  • Juvenile magazine and periodical publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Magazine publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Medical journal and periodical publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Newsletter publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Periodical publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Professional magazine and periodical publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Radio guide publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Radio schedule publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Religious magazine and periodical publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Scholarly journal publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Scholastic magazine and periodical publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Scientific journal and periodical publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Technical magazine and periodical publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Television guide publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Trade journal publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Trade magazine and periodical publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Almanac publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Book publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Dictionary publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Encyclopedia publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Fiction book publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Internet book publishers
  • Nonfiction book publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Pamphlet publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Professional book publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Religious book publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • School book publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • School textbook publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Technical manual publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Travel guide book publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • University press publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Business directory publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Catalog of collections publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Directory publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Electronic directory publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Telephone directory publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Greeting card publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Publishers, Internet greeting card
  • Art publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Atlas publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Calendar publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Children's coloring book publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Diary and time scheduler publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Discount coupon book publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Guide, street map, publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Map publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Pattern and plan (e.g., clothing patterns) publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Postcard publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Poster publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Publishers, Internet map
  • Publishers, Internet racing form
  • Racetrack program publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Racing form publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Street map and guide publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Yearbook (e.g., high school, college, university) publishers, exclusively on Internet
  • Broadcasting exclusively on Internet, audio
  • Broadcasting exclusively on Internet, video
  • Entertainment sites, Internet
  • Game sites, Internet
  • Internet broadcasting
  • Internet entertainment sites
  • Internet game sites
  • Internet radio stations
  • Internet sports sites
  • Internet video broadcast sites
  • Special interest portals (e.g., parents sharing information about child rearing, etc.), internet
  • Video broadcasting, exclusively on Internet
  • Web broadcasting
  • Web communities (except web search portals)
SIC Code Matches for 516110

  • 2711 - Newspapers: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing
  • 2721 - Periodicals: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing
  • 2731 - Books: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing
  • 2741 - Miscellaneous Publishing
  • 2771 - Greeting Cards
  • 8999 - Services, N.E.C.
2002 NAICS Mapping


NAICS code 516110 is a new code in the 2007 NAICS system. It is defined by all or part of the following 2002 NAICS codes:


2002 NAICS Code Description Explanation of Parts
511110  Newspaper Publishers
  • Newspaper branch offices
  • Newspaper publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Newspaper publishers and printing combined
  • Publishers, newspaper (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Publishers, newspaper, combined with printing
 Internet Newspaper Publishers
511120  Periodical Publishers
  • Advertising periodical publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Advertising periodical publishers and printing combined
  • Agricultural magazine and periodical publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Agricultural magazine and periodical publishers and printing combined
  • Comic book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Comic book publishers and printing combined (except exclusive Internet publishing)
 Internet Periodical Publishers
511130  Book Publishers
  • Almanac publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Almanac publishers and printing combined
  • Book (e.g., hardback, paperback, tape) publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Book publishers and printing combined
  • Book publishers, university press (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Dictionary publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
 Internet Book Publishers
511140  Database and Directory Publishers
  • Address list publishers (except exlusive Internet publishing)
  • Address list publishers and printing combined
  • Business directory publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Business directory publishers and printing combined
  • Catalog of collections publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Catalog of collections publishers and printing combined
 Internet Database and Directory Publishers
511191  Greeting Card Publishers
  • Greeting card publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Greeting card publishers and printing combined
  • Publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing), greeting card
  • Publishers, greeting card, combined with printing
 Internet Greeting Card Publishers
511199  All Other Publishers
  • Art print (except exclusive Internet publishing) publishers
  • Art print publishers and printing combined
  • Art publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Calendar publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
  • Calendar publishers and printing combined
  • Catalog (i.e., mail order, store merchandise) publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
 All Other Internet Publishers
514199  All Other Information Services  Internet Broadcasting
See Also
Parent Sectors of 516110:
• 51 - Information
• 516 - Internet Publishing and Broadcasting
• 5161 - Internet Publishing and Broadcasting
• 51611 - Internet Publishing and Broadcasting

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