Directory and Mailing List Publishers

Directory and Mailing List Publishers is an industry that comprises establishments primarily engaged in publishing directories, mailing lists, and collections or compilations of fact. The products are typically protected in their selection, arrangement and/or presentation. Examples are lists of mailing addresses, telephone directories, directories of businesses, collections or compilations of proprietary drugs or legal case results, compilations of public records, etc. These establishments may publish directories and mailing lists in print or electronic form.

It is represented by NAICS code 511140.

Cross-References

Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Developing and publishing, exclusively on the Internet, collections or compilations of creative works or facts--are classified in Industry 516110, Internet Publishing and Broadcasting;

• Compiling mailing lists in conjunction with providing direct mail advertising services--are classified in Industry 541860, Direct Mail Advertising;

• Printing without publishing directories and mailing lists--are classified in Industry 323110, Printing;

• Operating web search portals--are classified in U.S. Industry 518112, Web Search Portals;

• Publishing computer software--are classified in Industry 511210, Software Publishers;

• Creating and publishing encyclopedias and similar collections of creative works in print and/or electronic media--are classified in Industry 511130, Book Publishers; and

• Creating and publishing collections of creative works that are periodically updated--are classified in Industry 511120, Periodical Publishers.