Directory and Mailing List Publishers

This industry 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, including exclusively on the Internet.

Illustrative Examples:

Business directory publishers
Mailing list publishers
Directory publishers
Telephone directory publishers

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Operating Web search portals--are classified in Industry 519290, Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services;
Compiling mailing lists in conjunction with providing advertising and public relations services--are classified in Industry Group 5418, Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services;
Printing without publishing directories and mailing lists--are classified in Industry 32311, Printing;
Publishing computer software--are classified in Industry 513210, Software Publishers;
Creating and publishing encyclopedias and similar collections of creative works in print and/or electronic media--are classified in Industry 513130, Book Publishers; and
Creating and publishing collections of creative works that are periodically updated--are classified in Industry 513120, Periodical Publishers.