Variant of NAICS 2002 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Sector

Variant of NAICS 2002 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Sector
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6.2 - Industries not included in the Information and Communication Technology Sector

This special aggregation comprises all NAICS that do not relate to information and communication technology products.

51E - Information and Cultural Industries, except ICT

This special aggregation 'Information and Cultural Industries, except ICT' comprises the portion of NAICS sector 51 'Information and Cultural Industries' that does not relate to information and communication technology products

512 - Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing and distributing video and audio recordings or providing related services, such as post-production services, exhibition services, and motion picture processing and developing services. Sound recording studios are also included.

  • Exclusion(s):

    Establishments primarily engaged in:

    • mass duplication of pre-recorded audio and video tapes, cassettes, diskettes, DVDs and CD-ROMs (See 33461 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media)
    • wholesaling sound recordings (See 41444 Sound Recording Wholesalers)
    • wholesaling pre-recorded video cassettes and DVDs (See 41445 Video Cassette Wholesalers)
5122 - Sound Recording Industries

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing and distributing music recordings, publishing music, or providing sound recording and related services.

  • Exclusion(s):

    • musical groups and artists (See 71113 Musical Groups and Artists)
    • songwriters (See 71151 Independent Artists, Writers and Performers)

  • and

    establishments primarily engaged in:

    • mass duplication of sound recordings (See 33461 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media)
    • wholesaling sound recordings (See 41444 Sound Recording Wholesalers)
51221 - Record Production

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in record production. These establishments contract with musical artists, and arrange and finance the production of original master recordings. Establishments in this industry hold the copyright to the master recording and derive most of their revenues from selling, leasing, and licensing master recordings. Establishments in this industry do not have their own duplication or distribution capabilities.

  • Exclusion(s):

    • independent record producers hired on contract (See 71151 Independent Artists, Writers and Performers)

  • and

    establishments primarily engaged in:

    • mass duplication of sound recordings (See 33461 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media)
    • wholesaling (distribution of finished products, bought for resale, including imports) sound recordings (See 41444 Sound Recording Wholesalers)
    • releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings (See 51222 Integrated Record Production/Distribution)
    • promoting and authorizing the use of musical works in various media (See 51223 Music Publishers)
    • providing facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances (See 51224 Sound Recording Studios)
    • managing artist careers (See 71141 Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers and Other Public Figures)
51222 - Integrated Record Production/Distribution

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings. Establishments in this industry manufacture or arrange for the manufacture of recordings, such as audio tapes/cassettes and compact discs, and promote and distribute these products to wholesalers, retailers or directly to the public. These establishments produce master recordings themselves, or obtain reproduction and/or distribution rights to master recordings produced by record production companies or other integrated record companies.

  • Exclusion(s):

    Establishments primarily engaged in:

    • mass duplication of sound recordings (See 33461 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media)
    • wholesaling (distribution of finished products, bought for resale, including imports) sound recordings (See 41444 Sound Recording Wholesalers)
    • record production, including contracting with musical artists, arranging and financing the production of original master recordings, and marketing the reproduction rights (See 51221 Record Production)
    • providing facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances (See 51224 Sound Recording Studios)
51223 - Music Publishers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acquiring and registering copyrights in musical compositions, in accordance with the law, and promoting and authorizing the use of these compositions in recordings, on radio and television, in motion pictures, live performances, print, multimedia or other media. Establishments in this industry represent the interests of songwriters or other owners of musical compositions in generating revenues from the use of such works, generally through licensing agreements. These establishments may own the copyright or act as administrator of the music copyrights on behalf of copyright owners.

  • Exclusion(s):

    • songwriters who act as their own publishers (See 71151 Independent Artists, Writers and Performers)
51224 - Sound Recording Studios

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing the facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances. Establishments in this industry may also provide audio production or post-production services for producing master recordings, and audio services for film, television and video productions.

  • Exclusion(s):

    Establishments primarily engaged in:

    • mass duplication of sound recordings (See 33461 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media)
    • record production, including contracting with musical artists, arranging and financing the production of original master recordings, and marketing the reproduction rights (See 51221 Record Production)
    • releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings (See 51222 Integrated Record Production/Distribution)
51229 - Other Sound Recording Industries

This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in providing sound recording services.

  • Exclusion(s):

    Establishments primarily engaged in:

    • mass duplication of sound recordings (See 33461 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media)
    • wholesaling (distribution of finished products, bought for resale, including imports) sound recordings (See 41444 Sound Recording Wholesalers)
    • record production, including contracting with musical artists, arranging and financing the production of original master recordings, and marketing the reproduction rights (See 51221 Record Production)
    • releasing, promoting and distributing sound recordings (See 51222 Integrated Record Production/Distribution)
    • promoting and authorizing the use of musical works in various media (See 51223 Music Publishers)
    • providing facilities and technical expertise for recording musical performances (See 51224 Sound Recording Studios)
    • organizing and promoting the presentation of performing arts productions (See 7113 Promoters (Presenters) of Performing Arts, Sports and Similar Events)
    • managing artist careers (See 71141 Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers and Other Public Figures)
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