541840 — Media Representatives
NAICS 541840 is 'Media Representatives', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 54 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $21,000,000.
Description
This industry comprises establishments of independent representatives primarily engaged in selling media time or space for media owners.
Illustrative Examples
- Newspaper advertising representatives (i.e., independent of media owners)
- Radio advertising representatives (i.e., independent of media owners)
- Publishers' advertising representatives (i.e., independent of media owners)
- Television advertising representatives (i.e., independent of media owners)
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 541840 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Media Representatives |
| SBA Size Standard | $21,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 541800 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 54 → 541 → 5418 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
NAICS Structure: 541840
National Industry
Sector (2)
54
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Subsector (3)
541
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Industry Group (4)
5418
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
Industry (5)
54184
Media Representatives
National Industry (6)
541840
Media Representatives
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7313 - Radio, Television, and Publishers’ Advertising Representatives (via SIC1987:7313→NAICS1997:54184→2002:541840→2007:541840→2012:541840→2017:541840→2022:541840)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541840:
- Sector 54 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 5418
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 541840 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 541840 is 'Media Representatives', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 54 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $21,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541840?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 541840 is $21,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 541840?
NAICS code 541840 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 7313 - Radio, Television, and Publishers’ Advertising Representatives.