NAICSNational Industry

NAICS 516120Television Broadcasting Stations

National Industry · North American Industry Classification System (2022)

Where 516120 sits

  1. 51 Information
  2. 516 Broadcasting and Content Providers
  3. 5161 Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations
  4. 51612 Television Broadcasting Stations
  5. 516120 Television Broadcasting Stations

Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in broadcasting images together with sound. These establishments operate television broadcasting studios and facilities for the programming and transmission of programs to the public. Programming may originate in their own studio, from an affiliated network, or from external sources.

Cross-references for 516120

  • Providing cable and satellite television distribution services using facilities and infrastructure that they operate--are classified in U.S. Industry 517111, Wired Telecommunications Carriers;
  • Producing television programs--are classified in Industry 512110, Motion Picture and Video Production; and
  • Producing and broadcasting television programs for cable and satellite television systems--are classified in Industry 516210, Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers.

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