60 - Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities | NIC-2025 Division Codes
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, and the like, including programs that are typically narrowcast in nature (limited format, such as news, sports, education or 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 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, blog 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 operation of cable or satellite television transmission networks (division 61); production of audio and audiovisual recordings (including recorded podcasts), activities of vlog sites, and 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 trade
Groups in Division 60
Each group collects related activities. Open one to see its classes and the NIC codes you can register with.
Frequently asked questions
What is Division 60 in NIC-2025?
Division 60 (Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities) is a 2-digit industry area within Section J of NIC-2025. It contains 3 groups and 8 activity codes.
Which NIC code from Division 60 do I use for registration?
Registrations use the full numeric NIC code, not the 2-digit division. Open a group below to reach the class and sub-class that describes your exact activity. IncorpX provides assistance for choosing the right code if you need it.
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