News agency and other content distribution activities

NACE v2.1 Code: J60.3

About news agency and other content distribution activities

NACE code 60.3 encompasses the news agency and other content distribution activities industry. This sector plays a vital role in the broader information and communication economy, serving as a crucial link between news sources, media outlets, and the general public. By gathering, processing, and distributing news and other informational content, this industry helps to shape public discourse, inform decision-making, and foster an informed citizenry - all of which are essential for the proper functioning of a democratic society.

Production process

Businesses operating under NACE code 60.3 utilize a range of techniques to gather, produce, and distribute news and other content. This typically involves the use of journalistic research methods, such as conducting interviews, gathering data, and verifying information from multiple sources. Content is then processed, edited, and formatted for distribution through various channels, including print, broadcast, and digital media.

Production inputs

The news agency and content distribution industry relies on a variety of inputs, including skilled journalists, editors, and other media professionals; access to information sources, such as government agencies, businesses, and individual sources; and technological infrastructure, such as communication networks, data storage, and content management systems. Additionally, this industry may require specialized equipment, such as cameras, recording devices, and content production software.

Production outputs

The primary output of the news agency and content distribution industry is the dissemination of news, information, and other content to various media outlets and the general public. This content may be consumed by a wide range of other NACE codes, including 58.1 Publishing of books, periodicals and other publishing activities, 60.1 Radio broadcasting, 60.2 Television programming and broadcasting activities, and 63.1 Data processing, hosting and related activities; web portals.

Revisions to 60.3

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 60.3. The most recent 3 versions of this code (60.3) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 60.3.

Family tree for news agency and other content distribution activities

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/J'>J: PUBLISHING, BROADCASTING, AND CONTENT PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION ACTIVITIES</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/J/60'>60: Programming, broadcasting, news agency and other content distribution activities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/J/60/3'>60.3: News agency and other content distribution activities</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/J/60/1'>60.1: Radio broadcasting and audio distribution activities</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/J/60/2'>60.2: Television programming, broadcasting and video distribution activities</a>"]

    C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/J/60/31'>60.31: News agency activities</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/J/60/39'>60.39: Other content distribution activities</a>"]


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