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NAICS 51521
Cable and other subscription programming




2007 NAICS Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating studios and facilities for the broadcasting of programs on a subscription or fee basis. The broadcast programming is typically narrowcast in nature (e.g., limited format, such as news, sports, education, or youth-oriented). These establishments produce programming in their own facilities or acquire programming from external sources. The programming material is usually delivered to a third party, such as cable systems or direct-to-home satellite systems, for transmission to viewers.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

  • Producing taped television program material--are classified in Industry 512110, Motion Picture and Video Production;
  • Producing and transmitting television programs to affiliated stations--are classified in Industry 515120, Television Broadcasting;
  • Furnishing cable and other pay television services--are classified in Industry 517110, Wired Telecommunications Carriers; and
  • Retailing merchandise by electronic media, such as television--are classified in Industry 45411, Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses.

Index entries that bring you to this industry:

  • Cable broadcasting networks
  • Cable television networks
  • Networks, cable television
  • Pay television networks
  • Pay-per-view cable programming
  • Satellite television networks
  • Specialty television (e.g., music, sports, news) cable networks
  • Subscription television networks
  • Television subscription services
 
 
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