60 Programming and broadcasting activities
This division includes the activities of creating content or acquiring the right to distribute content and subsequently broadcasting that content, such as radio, television and data programs of entertainment, news, talk, and the like. Also included is data broadcasting, typically integrated with radio or TV broadcasting. The broadcasting can be performed using different technologies, over-the-air, via satellite, via a cable network or via Internet. This division excludes the distribution of cable and other subscription programming (see division 61).
Where 60 sits in the NIC 2008 hierarchy
- >J Information and communication
- >60 Programming and broadcasting activities
- >60 Programming and broadcasting activities
Subcategories of 60 Programming and broadcasting activities
- 601Radio broadcasting
This class includes: - activities of broadcasting audio signals through radio broadcasting studios and facilities for the transmission of aural programming to the public, to affiliates or to subscribers This class excludes: - the production of taped radio programming, see 59.20
- 602Television programming and broadcasting activities
This class includes the creation of a complete television channel programme, from purchased programme components (e.g. movies, documentaries etc.), self produced programme components (e.g. local news, live reports) or a combination thereof. This complete television programme can be either broadcast by the producing unit or produced for transmission by a third party distributor, such as cable companies or satellite television providers. The programming may be of a general or specialised nature (e.g. limited formats such as news, sports, education or youth oriented programming). This class includes programming that is made freely available to users, as well as programming that is available only on a subscription basis. The programming of video-on-demand channels is also included here. This class excludes: - the production of television programme elements (movies, documentaries, talk shows, commercials etc.) not associated with broadcasting, see 59.11 - the assembly of a package of channels and distribution of that package, without programming, see division 61
Other NIC 2008 codes under 60 Programming and broadcasting activities
Frequently asked questions
- What is NIC 2008 60?
- NIC 2008 60 is "Programming and broadcasting activities". This division includes the activities of creating content or acquiring the right to distribute content and subsequently broadcasting that content, such as radio, television and data programs of entertainment, news, talk, and the like. Also included is data broadcasting, typically integrated with radio or TV broadcasting. The broadcasting can be performed using different technologies, over-the-air, via satellite, via a cable network or via Internet. This division excludes the distribution of cable and other subscription programming (see division 61).
- What does NIC 2008 60 include?
- 60 Programming and broadcasting activities contains 2 direct subcategories: 601 Radio broadcasting; 602 Television programming and broadcasting activities.
- What is the parent category of 60?
- 60 Programming and broadcasting activities sits under 60 Programming and broadcasting activities in the NIC 2008 hierarchy.
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