Salem Media Group, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Schedule of Repayments of Term Loan B) (Details) (Term Loan B [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended							9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Nov. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 28, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014
Term Loan B [Member]
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Principal Paid	$ 4,000	$ 4,000	$ 5,000	$ 2,250	$ 750	$ 4,000	$ 4,000	$ 4,000	$ 15,300
Unamortized Discount	$ 16	$ 15	$ 18	$ 8	$ 3	$ 16	$ 14	$ 16	$ 16