Sinclair, Nexstar stations face fines for breaking advertising rule
Several stations owned by Sinclair and Nexstar are facing thousands of dollars in fines for violating rules regarding advertising aimed at children.
Sinclair Broadcast Group is a local broadcast and pay TV network company based in Baltimore, Maryland. The company owns or operates more than 190 television stations in 90 metropolitan areas; 23 regional sports networks; the Tennis Channel and Stadium.
Several stations owned by Sinclair and Nexstar are facing thousands of dollars in fines for violating rules regarding advertising aimed at children.
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