### Question
How is the term advertisement defined?


### Answer
The term **advertisement** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 399b* as the following:

> 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 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > 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**

