Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities
What this code covers
Use this division for programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities when the main activity includes Radio broadcasting and audio distribution activities and Television programming, broadcasting and video distribution activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
- This division includes the activities of creating content or acquiring the right to distribute content and subsequently broadcasting or distributing that content. Types of produced or distributed content included in this division are radio, television, audio and audiovisual entertainment, news, talk, etc., including programmes that are typically narrowcast in nature (programmes that appeal to a particular segment of the population, such as news, sport, education, youth-oriented programming). The broadcasting or content distribution can be performed using different technologies, over-the-air, via satellite, via a cable network or via the internet broadcasting, streaming or downloads. This division also includes the broadcasting of live podcasts, third-party on-demand distribution of recorded podcasts and downloads, and activities of news agencies, social network sites, blogs and wiki sites, and online gaming / video game sites. Content may be made freely available to users or may be available only on a subscription or fee basis.
- This division excludes: the operation of cable or satellite television transmission networks (division 61); the production of audio and audiovisual recordings (including recorded podcasts), activities of vlog sites and the distribution of motion pictures, videos or audiovisual works and similar productions to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and exhibitors (division 59); wholesale/retail sale of audio and video recordings on physical media (divisions 46 and 47); retail sale outlets of newspapers (division 47); videodisc rental (division 77); activities of independent actors (including influencers appearing in vlogs) and independent bloggers (division 90); publishing of video games and other software (division 58); provision of computing infrastructure and hosting activities, and activities of web search portals (division 63); activities of gambling sites (division 92).
- Compare with 61, 59, 46 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Review the Rev. 2 to Rev. 2.1 mapping type before migrating old records.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - This division includes the activities of creating content or acquiring the right to distribute content and subsequently broadcasting or distributing that content. Types of produced or distributed content included in this division are radio, television, audio and audiovisual entertainment, news, talk, etc., including programmes that are typically narrowcast in nature (programmes that appeal to a particular segment of the population, such as news, sport, education, youth-oriented programming). The broadcasting or content distribution can be performed using different technologies, over-the-air, via satellite, via a cable network or via the internet broadcasting, streaming or downloads. This division also includes the broadcasting of live podcasts, third-party on-demand distribution of recorded podcasts and downloads, and activities of news agencies, social network sites, blogs and wiki sites, and online gaming / video game sites. Content may be made freely available to users or may be available only on a subscription or fee basis.
- - This division excludes: the operation of cable or satellite television transmission networks (division 61); the production of audio and audiovisual recordings (including recorded podcasts), activities of vlog sites and the distribution of motion pictures, videos or audiovisual works and similar productions to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and exhibitors (division 59); wholesale/retail sale of audio and video recordings on physical media (divisions 46 and 47); retail sale outlets of newspapers (division 47); videodisc rental (division 77); activities of independent actors (including influencers appearing in vlogs) and independent bloggers (division 90); publishing of video games and other software (division 58); provision of computing infrastructure and hosting activities, and activities of web search portals (division 63); activities of gambling sites (division 92).
- - Radio broadcasting and audio distribution activities
- - Television programming, broadcasting and video distribution activities
- - News agency and other content distribution activities
- - Activities primarily classified as publishing activities
- - Activities primarily classified as motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities
What is NACE 60 used for?
Use NACE 60 for programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities when the main activity matches this scope: Use this division for programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities when the main activity includes Radio broadcasting and audio distribution activities and Television programming, broadcasting and video distribution activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 60?
Typical examples include Radio broadcasting and audio distribution activities, Television programming, broadcasting and video distribution activities, and News agency and other content distribution activities.
When might 60 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to This division excludes: the operation of cable or satellite television transmission networks (division 61); the production of audio and audiovisual recordings (including recorded podcasts), activities of vlog sites and the distribution of motion pictures, videos or audiovisual works and similar productions to motion picture theatres, television networks and stations, and exhibitors (division 59); wholesale/retail sale of audio and video recordings on physical media (divisions 46 and 47); retail sale outlets of newspapers (division 47); videodisc rental (division 77); activities of independent actors (including influencers appearing in vlogs) and independent bloggers (division 90); publishing of video games and other software (division 58); provision of computing infrastructure and hosting activities, and activities of web search portals (division 63); activities of gambling sites (division 92)..
Which codes should I compare before choosing 60?
Compare 60 with 61 Telecommunication, 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities, and 46 Wholesale trade when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this division for telecommunication when the main activity includes Activities of providing telecommunication and related service activities, i.e. transmitting voice, data, text, sound and video. The transmission facilities that carry out these activities may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. The commonality of activities classified in this division is the transmission of content, without being involved in its creation or alteration. In the case of transmission of television signals this may include complete bundled and programmed channels (produced in division 60) into programme packages and Provision of services for machine-to-machine communication. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities when the main activity includes Motion picture, video and television programme activities and Sound recording and music publishing activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for wholesale trade when the main activity includes Wholesale on own account means owning the goods traded until the ownership is transferred to the buyer. In the case of transit trade, the goods are commissioned by a buyer, but the agent owns the goods while they are in transit. However, both cases are classified the same way (groups 46.2 to 46.9). and The rules for defining specialised and non-specialised wholesale activities are described in paragraphs xx–xx of the introductory guidelines.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for retail trade when the main activity includes The classification of retail sale activities is done based on traded goods and not according to the way of selling (in-store, online, via stalls and markets, and so on). Retail sale activities are divided into specialised retail sale activities (groups 47.2 to 47.8) and non-specialised retail sale activities (group 47.1). and Retail sale includes the retail sale of second-hand goods (class 47.79). The above groups are further subdivided by the range of products sold.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for rental and leasing activities when the main activity includes Rental and leasing of motor vehicles and Rental and leasing of personal and household goods. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for arts creation and performing arts activities when the main activity includes Arts creation activities and Activities of performing arts. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for publishing activities when the main activity includes Publishing includes the acquisition of copyrights to content (information products) and making this content available to the general public by engaging in (or arranging for) the reproduction and distribution of this content in various forms. Publishers may license rights to others to distribute their content, or they may publish and distribute content they create or own. All the feasible forms of publishing (in print, digital, analogue, or any other form) and self-publishing activities are included in this division, except publishing of motion pictures and music. and This division covers the streaming of content (for example, software and books), by content publishers.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and other information service activities when the main activity includes Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and related activities and Web search portal activities and other information service activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for gambling and betting activities when the main activity includes Gambling and betting activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for the broader activity area of radio broadcasting and audio distribution activities, including Radio broadcasting and audio distribution activities. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for the broader activity area of television programming, broadcasting and video distribution activities, including Television programming, broadcasting and video distribution activities. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for news agency and other content distribution activities when the main activity includes News agency activities and Other content distribution activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this section for pUBLISHING, BROADCASTING, AND CONTENT PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION ACTIVITIES when the main activity includes Publishing refers to the acquisition of copyrights to content (information products) and making this content available to the general public by engaging in (or arranging for) the reproduction and distribution of this content in various forms. Publishers may solely publish and then license rights to others to distribute their content, or they may publish and distribute content they create or own. All the feasible forms of publishing (in print, electronic, digital, analogue, or any other form) and self-publishing activities are included in this section. and Individual television programming components (for example, movies, television series) are produced by activities in division 59, while the creation of a complete programme for a television channel, from components produced in division 59 or other components (for example, live news programming), is included in division 60. Division 60 also includes the broadcasting of this programme by the producer.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 47 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 47 Retail trade, 60 Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.
Rev. 2 code 60 is one of multiple older codes associated with Rev. 2.1 class 60 Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Confirm the target version field and update references where Rev. 2.1 is required.
Rev. 2 code 63 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 60 Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities, 63 Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and other information service activities.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.