NAICS 512230 - Music Publishers
What is NAICS 512230
Industry Classification for NAICS 512230
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acquiring and registering copyrights for musical compositions in accordance with law and promoting and authorizing the use of these compositions in recordings, radio, television, motion pictures, live performances, print, or other media. Establishments in this industry represent the interests of the songwriter or other owners of musical compositions to produce revenues from the use of such works, generally through licensing agreements. These establishments may own the copyright or act as administrator of the music copyrights on behalf of copyright owners. Publishers of music books and sheet music are included in this industry.
Breakdown for NAICS 512230
- Focuses on acquiring and registering copyrights for musical compositions.
- Includes promotion and licensing of music for various media platforms.
- Represents songwriters and copyright owners to generate revenue.
- Encompasses publishers of music books and sheet music.
- Involves copyright administration and royalty management services.
Included Activities for NAICS 512230
- Registering copyrights for musical compositions.
- Negotiating and issuing licenses for music use in media.
- Administering royalty collection and distribution.
- Promoting use of copyrighted music to maximize revenue.
- Publishing and distributing sheet music and music books.
- Managing synchronization rights for film, TV, and digital content.
- Ensuring copyright compliance and legal protection.
- Maintaining relationships with songwriters and copyright owners.
Business Types for NAICS 512230
- Music publishing companies
- Copyright administration agencies
- Sheet music and music book publishers
- Independent music rights organizations
- Licensing and royalty management firms
Subcategories for NAICS 512230
- Music book (i.e., bound sheet music) publishers
- Music book (i.e., bound sheet music) publishers and printing combined
- Music copyright authorizing use
- Music copyright buying and licensing
- Music publishers
- Music, sheet, publishers and printing combined
- Publishers, music
- Sheet music publishers
- Sheet music publishers and printing combined
- Song publishers
- Song publishers and printing combined
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Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 512230
Details for NAICS 512230
Explore the hierarchy and related codes for this industry
| NAICS Code | Industry Title |
|---|---|
| 51223 | Music Publishers |
| 5122 | Sound Recording Industries |
| 512 | Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries |
| NAICS Code | Industry Title |
|---|---|
| 512240 | Sound Recording Studios |
| 512250 | Record Production and Distribution |
| 512290 | Other Sound Recording Industries |
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