An affiliation agreement defines the relationship between which entities?

• A. The relationship between Networks and Broadcast Stations, where Networks provide programming to Broadcast Stations
• B. A contract between Advertisers and Viewers
• C. A license between Studios and Theaters
• D. A streaming service distribution agreement

Answer: (A)

In broadcasting, an affiliation agreement defines how a network and its local affiliate stations collaborate. The network provides network-produced programming to the affiliate, while the affiliate agrees to air that programming on its station, typically during specified time slots. The affiliate handles local operations, such as selling local advertising and providing local signals, while the network may receive national ad revenue or share in local ad revenue depending on the deal. The agreement sets rights and obligations on scheduling, feed quality, branding, and compliance with network standards, and it governs the term, territory, and remedies for breach. Other relationship types—advertisers and viewers, studios and theaters, or streaming service licensing—address different business arrangements and are not what an affiliation agreement governs.