### Question
How does the law define advertisement?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 399b*, **advertisement** is defined as:

> any message or other programming material which is broadcast or otherwise transmitted in exchange for any remuneration, and which is intended—


(1) to promote any service, facility, or product offered by any person who is engaged in such offering for profit

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 399b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER III-SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO RADIO > Part IV-Assistance for Planning and Construction of Public Telecommunications Facilities; Telecommunications Demonstrations; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; General Provisions > subpart e-general provisions**

