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Radio Broadcasting Stations
NAICS 516110 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in broadcasting aural programs by radio to the public. These establishments operate radio broadcasting studios and facilities for the programming and transmission of programs to the public. Programming may originate in their own studio, from an affiliated network, or from external sources.
Start the review with media liability.
For Radio Broadcasting Stations, the saved research highlights media liability, transmission and broadcast equipment, tower and antenna liability. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What is the station's programming format — music, news/talk, sports, or mixed?
- Does the station own or lease its transmission tower and antenna infrastructure?
- Are there any syndicated, network-affiliated, or call-in programming components?
- What is the extent of online streaming, podcast, or digital content operations?
- Does the station conduct remote or live-event broadcasts off-premises?
- Any prior FCC complaints, media liability claims, or copyright disputes?
- For Radio Broadcasting Stations, what should the underwriter know about news/talk format with controversial programming, call-in shows, or politically charged content?
- For Radio Broadcasting Stations, what should the underwriter know about tower ownership or shared-tower arrangements with third parties?
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Operating radio broadcasting networks, including satellite radio networks: 516210 — Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers;
- Producing radio program recordings: 512290 — Other Sound Recording Industries
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Radio broadcasting stations operate studios and transmission facilities to produce and air programming — music, news, talk, sports, and other formats — via AM, FM, HD, or internet streaming. Revenue typically comes from advertising sales. Programming may be locally produced, syndicated, or network-affiliated, and stations generally maintain both studio facilities and transmitter/tower infrastructure, sometimes at separate sites.
Questions to investigate
- What is the station's programming format — music, news/talk, sports, or mixed?
- Does the station own or lease its transmission tower and antenna infrastructure?
- Are there any syndicated, network-affiliated, or call-in programming components?
- What is the extent of online streaming, podcast, or digital content operations?
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