Salem Media Group, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Liabilities:
Estimated fair value of contingent earn-out consideration included in accrued expenses	$ 305
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs	268,049
Fair value of interest rate swap	2,124
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Liabilities:
Estimated fair value of contingent earn-out consideration included in accrued expenses	0
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs	0
Fair value of interest rate swap	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Liabilities:
Estimated fair value of contingent earn-out consideration included in accrued expenses	0
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs	268,049
Fair value of interest rate swap	2,124
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Liabilities:
Estimated fair value of contingent earn-out consideration included in accrued expenses	305
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations less unamortized discount and debt issuance costs	0
Fair value of interest rate swap	$ 0