BROADCAST LICENSES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Balance, beginning of period before cumulative loss on impairment | $ 486,455 | $ 494,058 |
Accumulated loss on impairment, Beginning Balance | (105,541) | (105,541) |
Balance, beginning of period after cumulative loss on impairment | 380,914 | 388,517 |
Acquisitions of radio stations | 0 | 198 |
Capital projects to improve broadcast signal and strength | 0 | 5 |
Dispositions of radio stations | (8,013) | (7,997) |
Balance, end of period before cumulative loss on impairment | 479,503 | 486,455 |
Accumulated loss on impairment, Ending Balance | (105,541) | (105,541) |
Balance, end of period after cumulative loss on impairment | 373,962 | 380,914 |
Radio Stations [Member] | ||
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Acquisitions of radio stations | $ 1,061 | $ 191 |
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- Definition Gross amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date for the capitalized costs to acquire rights under a license arrangement (for example, to sell specified products in a specified territory) having an indefinite period of benefit. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of accumulated impairment loss for an indefinite intangible asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired under a license agreement that are not individually identified and separately recognized. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of divestiture of an asset lacking physical substance and having a projected indefinite period of benefit to fair value. Excludes financial assets and goodwill. No definition available.
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- Definition Carrying amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date for the capitalized costs to acquire rights under a license arrangement (for example, to sell specified products in a specified territory) having an indefinite period of benefit. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of increase in assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with an indefinite life, from an acquisition. No definition available.
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