North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2002

• 51 - Information and Cultural Industries
• 511 - Publishing Industries (except Internet)
• 5111 - Newspaper, Periodical, Book and Directory Publishers

51111 - Newspaper Publishers

This industry comprises establishments, known as newspaper publishers, primarily engaged in carrying out operations necessary for producing and distributing newspapers, including gathering news; writing news columns, feature stories and editorials; and selling and preparing advertisements. These establishments may publish newspapers in print or electronic form.