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

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)
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)
512290 - Other Sound Recording Industries

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

  • Example Activities:

    • Audio taping of meetings or conferences
    • Recording of books on tape or disc (except publishing)
    • Recording seminars and conferences, audio
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