Industry Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in assembling and transmitting aural programming to their affiliates or subscribers via over-the-air broadcasts, cable, or satellite. The programming covers a wide variety of material, such as news services, religious programming, weather, sports, or music.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 515111 - Radio Networks are:
- Network broadcasting service, radio
- Radio broadcasting networks
- Network radio broadcasting
- Radio broadcasting network services
- Radio broadcasting syndicates
- Broadcasting networks, radio
- Satellite radio networks
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Radio Broadcasting in the US (51511)
Revenue 2022
$23.6bn
Growth 2022
1.48%
Key Trends
Audio streaming services have been a major source of competition for radio broadcasters over the past five years
Industry growth has in most years has lagged total advertising expenditure
Restructuring is expected to limit employment opportunities
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 515111 - Radio Networks that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Producing taped radio programming--are classified in Industry 512290, Other Sound Recording Industries.
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NAICS Cross Reference
Broadcasting exclusively on the Internet--are classified in Industry 519130, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals; and
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NAICS Hierarchy 515111 - Radio Networks
NAICS Code 515111 - Radio Networks sits in the 2-digit Radio Networks sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 51
Sector Title: Information
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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5111 Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
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51111 Newspaper Publishers
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51112 Periodical Publishers
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51113 Book Publishers
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51114 Directory and Mailing List Publishers
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51119 Other Publishers
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5112 Software Publishers
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51121 Software Publishers
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5121 Motion Picture and Video Industries
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51211 Motion Picture and Video Production
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51212 Motion Picture and Video Distribution
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51213 Motion Picture and Video Exhibition
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51219 Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries
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5122 Sound Recording Industries
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51223 Music Publishers
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51224 Sound Recording Studios
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51225 Record Production and Distribution
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51229 Other Sound Recording Industries
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5151 Radio and Television Broadcasting
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51511 Radio Broadcasting
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51512 Television Broadcasting
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5152 Cable and Other Subscription Programming
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51521 Cable and Other Subscription Programming
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5173 Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers
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51731 Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers
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5174 Satellite Telecommunications
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51741 Satellite Telecommunications
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5179 Other Telecommunications
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51791 Other Telecommunications
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5182 Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
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51821 Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
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5191 Other Information Services
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51911 News Syndicates
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51912 Libraries and Archives
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51913 Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals
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51919 All Other Information Services
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