Urban One (UONE) 10-K 10 Mar 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 03, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Registrant Name	RADIO ONE, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	1,041,657
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 96.1
Trading Symbol	ROIA
Common Class A [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,669,099
Common Class B [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		2,861,843
Common Class C [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		2,928,906
Common Class D [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		40,866,371

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 45,812	$ 67,376
Restricted cash	969	0
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $6,991 and $6,899, respectively	104,351	105,184
Prepaid expenses	7,902	7,650
Current portion of content assets	35,854	28,638
Other current assets	4,772	4,711
Total current assets	199,660	213,559
CONTENT ASSETS, net	66,822	48,244
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	24,851	29,278
GOODWILL	258,284	258,284
RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES	643,449	643,239
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	116,600	141,433
OTHER ASSETS	49,120	12,487
Total assets	1,358,786	1,346,524
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	7,555	8,464
Accrued interest	16,691	17,366
Accrued compensation and related benefits	15,199	12,929
Current portion of content payables	22,872	14,998
Other current liabilities	26,647	26,149
Current portion of long-term debt	3,500	3,500
Total current liabilities	92,464	83,406
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion, original issue discount and issuance costs	1,002,736	1,020,837
CONTENT PAYABLES, net of current portion	16,135	6,885
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	33,434	29,034
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES, net	272,733	266,900
Total liabilities	1,417,502	1,407,062
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	12,410	11,286
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT:
Convertible preferred stock, $.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding at December 31, 2016 and 2015	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	981,688	983,847
Accumulated deficit	(1,052,863)	(1,055,721)
Total stockholders’ deficit	(71,126)	(71,824)
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders’ deficit	1,358,786	1,346,524
Common Class A [Member]
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT:
Common stock value	2	2
Common Class B [Member]
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT:
Common stock value	3	3
Common Class C [Member]
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT:
Common stock value	3	3
Common Class D [Member]
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT:
Common stock value	$ 41	$ 42

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS _Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Parenthetical] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable (in dollars)	$ 6,991	$ 6,899
Convertible Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Convertible Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Convertible Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common Class A [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	30,000,000	30,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	1,693,099	2,103,907
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,693,099	2,103,907
Common Class B [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	2,861,843	2,861,843
Common stock, shares outstanding	2,861,843	2,861,843
Common Class C [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	2,928,906	2,928,906
Common stock, shares outstanding	2,928,906	2,928,906
Common Class D [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	41,159,474	42,096,641
Common stock, shares outstanding	41,159,474	42,096,641

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
NET REVENUE	$ 456,219	$ 450,861	$ 441,387
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical	134,000	134,410	141,689
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation of $306, $367 and $137, respectively	147,905	151,726	144,349
Corporate selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation of $3,104, $4,740, and $1,457, respectively	50,636	51,992	41,362
Depreciation and amortization	34,247	35,355	36,822
Impairment of long-lived assets	1,287	41,211	0
Total operating expenses	368,075	414,694	364,222
Operating income	88,144	36,167	77,165
INTEREST INCOME	214	102	366
INTEREST EXPENSE	81,636	80,038	79,810
(GAIN) LOSS ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT	(2,646)	7,091	5,679
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, net	(928)	216	(32)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes and noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries	10,296	(51,076)	(7,926)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	9,580	15,058	34,814
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	716	(66,134)	(42,740)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	1,139	7,888	19,930
CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$ (423)	$ (74,022)	$ (62,670)
BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS:
Net loss attributable to common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ (0.01)	$ (1.54)	$ (1.32)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic and diluted (in shares)	47,924,609	48,027,888	47,525,726

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPE5

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Parenthetical] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 306	$ 367	$ 137
Corporate Segment [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 3,104	$ 4,740	$ 1,457

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ 716	$ (66,134)	$ (42,740)
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES	0	115	98
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	716	(66,019)	(42,642)
LESS: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	1,139	7,888	19,930
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$ (423)	$ (73,907)	$ (62,572)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHAN

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Class A [Member]	Common Class B [Member]	Common Class C [Member]	Common Class D [Member]	Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 284,975	$ 3	$ 3	$ 3	$ 39	$ 0	$ (213)	$ 1,003,116	$ (925,002)	$ 207,026
Consolidated net loss	(43,379)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	(62,670)	19,291
Net change in unrealized gain on investment activities, net of taxes	98	0	0	0	0	0	98	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation expense	1,594	0	0	0	2	0	0	1,592	0	0
Conversion of 324,482 shares of Class A common stock to Class D common stock	0	(1)	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
Conversion of 192,142 shares of Class C common stock to Class D common stock	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to estimated redemption value	1,802	0	0	0	0	0	0	1,802	0	0
Exercise of options for 92,040 shares of common stock	125	0	0	0	0	0	0	125	0	0
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	(24,643)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	(24,643)
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2014	220,572	2	3	3	42	0	(115)	1,006,635	(987,672)	201,674
Consolidated net loss	(67,873)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	(74,022)	6,149
Net change in unrealized gain on investment activities, net of taxes	115	0	0	0	0	0	115	0	0	0
Stock-based compensation expense	5,107	0	0	0	0	0	0	5,107	0	0
Conversion of 145,902 shares of Class A common stock to Class D common stock	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Acquisition of additional membership interest in TV One	(221,727)	0	0	0	0	0	0	(25,760)	5,973	(201,940)
Repurchase of 345,293 shares of Class D common stock	(1,423)	0	0	0	0	0	0	(1,423)	0	0
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to estimated redemption value	(712)	0	0	0	0	0	0	(712)	0	0
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	(5,883)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	(5,883)
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2015	(71,824)	2	3	3	42	0	0	983,847	(1,055,721)	0
Consolidated net loss	(423)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	(423)	0
Net change in unrealized gain on investment activities, net of taxes	0
Tax impact of increased ownership of TV One	3,281	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3,281	0
Stock-based compensation expense	3,410	0	0	0	0	0	0	3,410	0	0
Conversion of 410,808 shares of Class A common stock to Class D common stock	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Repurchase of 1,585,703 shares of Class D common stock	(3,584)	0	0	0	(1)	0	0	(3,583)	0	0
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to estimated redemption value	(1,986)	0	0	0	0	0	0	(1,986)	0	0
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2016	$ (71,126)	$ 2	$ 3	$ 3	$ 41	$ 0	$ 0	$ 981,688	$ (1,052,863)	$ 0

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHA8

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST [Parenthetical] - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Common Stock Class D [Member]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	1,585,703	345,293
Common Stock [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises In Period			92,040
Convertible shares, Class A to Class D [Member]
Conversion Of Stock, Shares Converted	410,808	145,902	324,482
Convertible shares, Class C to Class D [Member]
Conversion Of Stock, Shares Converted			192,142

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net income (loss)	$ 716	$ (66,134)	$ (42,740)
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	34,247	35,355	36,822
Amortization of debt financing costs	5,272	4,901	4,623
Amortization of content assets	52,511	50,858	47,086
Amortization of launch assets	142	2,645	9,913
Deferred income taxes	9,114	14,486	34,256
Impairment of long-lived assets	1,287	41,211	0
Stock-based compensation	3,410	5,107	1,594
(Gain) loss on retirement of debt	(2,646)	7,091	5,679
Effect of change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired and disposed of:
Trade accounts receivable	833	(8,758)	1,897
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(1,894)	(779)	(1,426)
Other assets	572	1,267	943
Accounts payable	(909)	1,862	(691)
Accrued interest	(675)	5,140	6,395
Accrued compensation and related benefits	2,270	4,200	(5,226)
Income taxes payable	47	79	(572)
Other liabilities	6,191	10,639	1,123
Payments for content assets	(61,181)	(66,748)	(45,756)
Payment of launch support	(1,058)	(670)	0
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	48,249	41,752	53,920
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment	(5,164)	(7,339)	(5,537)
Cost method investment	(35,000)	(5,000)	0
Purchase of additional membership interest in TV One	0	(209,855)	0
Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale	0	0	225
Proceeds from sales of investment securities	0	3,524	482
Purchases of investment securities	0	(591)	(930)
Purchase of intangible assets	0	0	(200)
Cash paid for acquisitions	(2,000)	0	(9,140)
Net cash flows used in investing activities	(42,164)	(219,261)	(15,100)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from debt issuance	0	350,000	335,000
Proceeds from 2015 Credit Facility	0	350,000	0
Debt refinancing costs and original issue discount	(421)	(23,480)	(4,685)
Repayment of 2020 Notes	(17,174)	0	0
Premium paid on repayment of long-term debt	0	(827)	(1,554)
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest members of TV One	0	(5,883)	(24,643)
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest members of Reach Media	(2,001)	(2,001)	0
Repayment of senior subordinated notes	0	0	(327,034)
Repayment of credit facilities	(3,500)	(370,282)	(4,924)
Repayment of TV One senior secured notes	0	(119,000)	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0	125
Repurchase of common stock	(3,584)	(1,423)	0
Net cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities	(26,680)	177,104	(27,715)
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH	(20,595)	(405)	11,105
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of year	67,376	67,781	56,676
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of year	46,781	67,376	67,781
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest	77,038	69,934	68,536
Income taxes, net of refunds	475	346	1,016
NON-CASH FINANCIAL AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Note payable incurred as part of purchase of additional membership interest in TV One	$ 0	$ 11,872	$ 0

ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIG

ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]	1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: Radio One, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Radio One,” the “Company”, “we” and/or “us”) is an urban-oriented, multi-media company that primarily targets African-American and urban consumers. Our core business is our radio broadcasting franchise that is the largest radio broadcasting operation that primarily targets African-American and urban listeners. We currently own and/or operate 55 broadcast stations located in 15 urban markets in the United States. While our primary source of revenue is the sale of local and national advertising for broadcast on our radio stations, our strategy is to operate the premier multi-media entertainment and information content provider targeting African-American and urban consumers. Thus, we have diversified our revenue streams by making acquisitions and investments in other complementary media and entertainment properties. Our diverse media and entertainment interests include our ownership of TV One, LLC (“TV One”), an African-American targeted cable television network; our 80.0% ownership interest in Reach Media, Inc. (“Reach Media”) which operates the Tom Joyner Morning Show and our other syndicated programming assets, including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Russ Parr Morning Show and the DL Hughley Show; and our ownership of Interactive One, LLC (“Interactive One”), our wholly owned online platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment websites, including Global Grind (as defined in Note 2 – Acquisitions and Dispositions), As part of our consolidated financial statements, consistent with our financial reporting structure and how the Company currently manages its businesses, we have provided selected financial information on the Company’s four reportable segments: (i) radio broadcasting; (ii) Reach Media; (iii) internet; and (iv) cable television. (See Note 15 – Segment Information Subsequent Events. The Company anticipates changing its corporate name from “Radio One, Inc.” to “Urban One, Inc.” to have a name more reflective of our multi-media business operations. We anticipate this change to occur prior to our reporting of our results for the period ending March 31, 2017. Our core radio broadcasting franchise will continue to operate under the brand “Radio One.” We will also retain our other brands, such as TV One and Interactive One, while developing additional branding reflective of our diverse media operations and targeting our African-American and urban audiences. The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and require management to make certain estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements. The Company bases these estimates on historical experience, current economic environment or various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, continuing economic uncertainty and any disruption in financial markets increase the possibility that actual results may differ from these estimates. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year balances to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on any other previously reported or consolidated net income or loss or any other statement of operations, balance sheet or cash flow amounts. For each of the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company reclassified approximately $1.9 million from corporate selling, general and administrative to selling, general and administrative. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts and operations of Radio One and subsidiaries in which Radio One has a controlling financial interest, which is generally determined when the Company holds a majority voting interest. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Noncontrolling interests have been recognized where a controlling interest exists, but the Company owns less than 100% of the controlled entity. Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and money market funds at various commercial banks that have original maturities of 90 days or less. Investments with contractual maturities of 90 days or less from the date of original purchase are classified as cash and cash equivalents. For cash and cash equivalents, cost approximates fair value. Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s estimate of the amount of probable losses in the Company’s existing accounts receivable portfolio. The Company determines the allowance based on the aging of the receivables, the impact of economic conditions on the advertisers’ ability to pay and other factors. Inactive delinquent accounts that are past due beyond a certain amount of days are written off and often pursued by other collection efforts. Bankruptcy accounts are immediately written off upon receipt of the bankruptcy notice from the courts. In connection with past acquisitions, a significant amount of the purchase price was allocated to radio broadcasting licenses, goodwill and other intangible assets. Goodwill consists of the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible net assets acquired. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350, “ Intangibles - Goodwill and Other,” “Business Combinations The Company accounts for the impairment of long-lived intangible assets, excluding goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets, in accordance with ASC 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment Financial instruments as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, consisted of cash and cash equivalents, investments, trade accounts receivable, long-term debt and redeemable noncontrolling interests. The carrying amounts approximated fair value for each of these financial instruments as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, except for the Company’s outstanding senior subordinated notes and secured notes. The 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes that are due in February 2020 (the “2020 Notes”) had a carrying value of approximately $315.0 million and fair value of approximately $283.5 million as of December 31, 2016. The 2020 Notes had a carrying value of approximately $335.0 million and fair value of approximately $258.0 million as of December 31, 2015. The fair values of the 2020 Notes, classified as Level 2 instruments, were determined based on the trading values of these instruments in an inactive market as of the reporting date. In April 2015, we entered into a series of transactions to refinance certain portions of our debt and to finance our acquisition of Comcast’s membership interest in TV One. Our 7.375% Senior Secured Notes that are due in March 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) had a carrying value of approximately $350.0 million and fair value of approximately $344.8 million as of December 31, 2016. The 2022 Notes had a carrying value of approximately $350.0 million and fair value of approximately $311.5 million as of December 31, 2015. The fair values of the 2022 Notes, classified as Level 2 instruments, were determined based on the trading values of these instruments in an inactive market as of the reporting date. Our $350.0 million senior secured credit facility (the “2015 Credit Facility) had a carrying value of approximately $344.8 million and fair value of approximately $346.5 million as of December 31, 2016. The 2015 Credit Facility had a carrying value of approximately $348.3 million and fair value of approximately $353.0 million as of December 31, 2015. The fair values of the 2015 Credit Facility, classified as Level 2 instruments, were determined based on the trading values of these instruments in an inactive market as of the reporting date. As a part of our acquisition of Comcast’s membership interest in TV One, we issued a senior unsecured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $11.9 million (the “Comcast Note”). The fair value of the Comcast Note was approximately $11.9 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015. The fair value of the Comcast Note, classified as a Level 3 instrument, was determined based on the fair value of a similar instrument as of the reporting date using updated interest rate information derived from changes in interest rates since inception to the reporting date. See Note 9 – Long-Term Debt The Company recognizes all derivatives at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet as either an asset or liability. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. (See Note 8 – Derivative Instruments Within our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments, the Company recognizes revenue for broadcast advertising when a commercial is broadcast, and the revenue is reported net of agency and outside sales representative commissions, in accordance with ASC 605, “ Revenue Recognition Interactive One generates the majority of the Company’s internet revenue, and derives such revenue from advertising services on non-radio station branded but Company-owned websites. Advertising services include the sale of banner and sponsorship advertisements. Advertising revenue is recognized either as impressions (the number of times advertisements appear in viewed pages) are delivered, when “click through” purchases are made, or ratably over the contract period, where applicable. In addition, Interactive One derives revenue from its studio operations, in which it provides third-party clients with publishing services including digital platforms and related expertise. In the case of the studio operations, revenue is recognized primarily through fixed contractual monthly fees and/or as a share of the third party’s reported revenue. TV One derives advertising revenue from the sale of television air time to advertisers and recognizes revenue when the advertisements are run. For our cable television segment, agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $15.6 million, $15.1 million and $14.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. TV One also derives revenue from affiliate fees under the terms of various affiliation agreements based on a per subscriber fee multiplied by the most recent subscriber counts reported by the applicable affiliate. TV One has entered into certain affiliate agreements requiring various payments by TV One for launch support. Launch support assets are used to initiate carriage under affiliation agreements and are amortized over the term of the respective contracts. Amortization is recorded as a reduction to revenue. TV One paid approximately $1.1 million and $670,000 of launch support for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 and made no such payments during the year ended December 31, 2014. The weighted-average amortization period for launch support was approximately 9.4 years as of December 31, 2016, and approximately 10.9 years as of December 31, 2015. The remaining weighted-average amortization period for launch support is 8.0 years and 8.9 years as of December 31, 2016, and 2015, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, launch support asset amortization of $142,000 and approximately $2.6 million and $9.9 million, respectively, was recorded as a reduction of revenue. Launch assets are included in other intangible assets on the consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Launch assets $ 1,784 $ 726 Less: Accumulated amortization (203 ) (61 ) Launch assets, net $ 1,581 $ 665 (In thousands) 2017 $ 204 2018 $ 193 2019 $ 193 2020 $ 193 2021 $ 193 For barter transactions, the Company provides broadcast advertising time in exchange for programming content and certain services and accounts for these exchanges in accordance with ASC 605, “ Revenue Recognition The Company has network affiliation agreements classified as Other Intangible Assets. These agreements are amortized over their useful lives. (See Note 4 — Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses and Other Intangible Assets.) The Company expenses advertising and promotional costs as incurred. Total advertising and promotional expenses for continuing operations, for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, were approximately $20.9 million, $19.7 million and $16.9 million, respectively. The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes.” The Company accounts for stock-based compensation for stock options and restricted stock grants in accordance with ASC 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation.” Stockholders’ Equity. In accordance with ASC 280, “ Segment Reporting Subsequent Events. The radio broadcasting segment consists of all radio broadcast results of operations. The Reach Media segment consists of the results of operations for the Tom Joyner Morning Show and related activities in addition to other syndicated radio shows including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Russ Parr Morning Show and the DL Hughley Show. The internet segment includes the results of our online business, which includes websites from all of our business divisions. The cable television segment consists of TV One’s results of operations. Corporate/Eliminations represents financial activity associated with our corporate staff and offices and intercompany activity among the four segments. Intercompany revenue earned and expenses charged between segments are recorded at fair value and eliminated in consolidation. No single customer accounted for over 10% of our consolidated net revenues during any of the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014. Basic earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of potential dilutive common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. The Company’s potentially dilutive securities include stock options and unvested restricted stock. Diluted earnings per share considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities except in periods in which there is a net loss, as the inclusion of the potentially dilutive common shares would have an anti-dilutive effect. All stock options and restricted stock awards were excluded from the diluted calculation for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. Year ended Year ended Year ended Stock options 3,700 3,712 3,737 Restricted stock awards 1,226 2,064 2,575 We report our financial and non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis under the provisions of ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” The fair value framework requires the categorization of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value instrument. Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (In thousands) As of December 31, 2016 Liabilities subject to fair value measurement: Employment agreement award (a) $ 26,965 $ — $ — $ 26,965 Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement: Redeemable noncontrolling interests (b) $ 12,410 $ — $ — $ 12,410 As of December 31, 2015 Liabilities subject to fair value measurement: Incentive award plan (c) $ 1,506 $ — $ — $ 1,506 Employment agreement award (a) 20,915 — — 20,915 Total $ 22,421 $ — $ — $ 22,421 Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement: Redeemable noncontrolling interests (b) $ 11,286 $ — $ — $ 11,286 (a) Pursuant to an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is eligible to receive an award (the “Employment Agreement Award”) amount equal to approximately 4% of any proceeds from distributions or other liquidity events in excess of the return of the Company’s aggregate investment in TV One. The Company reviews the factors underlying this award at the end of each quarter including the valuation of TV One (based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One as determined by a combination of a discounted cash flow analysis and the value used in connection with the Comcast Buyout, as defined in Note 2 – Acquisitions and Dispositions (b) The redeemable noncontrolling interest in Reach Media is measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating the fair value. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value. (c) Balance is measured based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One as determined by a combination of a discounted cash flow analysis and the value used in connection with the Comcast Buyout (as defined in Note 2 – Acquisitions and Dispositions Incentive Employment Redeemable (In thousands) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 1,044 $ 17,993 $ 10,836 Dividends paid to redeemable noncontrolling interests — — (2,001 ) Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 1,739 Distribution — (1,500 ) — Change in fair value 462 4,422 712 Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 1,506 $ 20,915 $ 11,286 Dividends paid to redeemable noncontrolling interests — — (2,001 ) Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 1,139 Distribution (1,480 ) (1,800 ) — Change in fair value (26 ) 7,850 1,986 Balance at December 31, 2016 $ — $ 26,965 $ 12,410 The amount of total income (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at December 31, 2016 $ 26 $ (7,850 ) $ — The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at December 31, 2015 $ (462 ) $ (4,422 ) $ — The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities held at December 31, 2014 $ (300 ) $ (4,305 ) $ — Losses included in earnings were recorded in the consolidated statement of operations as corporate selling, general and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014. Significant As of As of Level 3 liabilities Valuation Technique Unobservable Inputs Significant Unobservable Input Value Incentive award plan Discounted Cash Flow Discount Rate N/A * 10.8 % Incentive award plan Discounted Cash Flow Long-term Growth Rate N/A * 3.0 % Employment agreement award Discounted Cash Flow Discount Rate 11.0 % 10.8 % Employment agreement award Discounted Cash Flow Long-term Growth Rate 2.5 % 3.0 % Redeemable noncontrolling interest Discounted Cash Flow Discount Rate 10.5 % 11.8 % Redeemable noncontrolling interest Discounted Cash Flow Long-term Growth Rate 1.0 % 1.5 % *Final distribution related to the incentive award plan occurred during the first quarter of 2016. Any significant increases or decreases in discount rate or long-term growth rate inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurements. Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis using Level 3 inputs as defined in ASC 820. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances. Included in this category are goodwill, radio broadcasting licenses and other intangible assets, net, that are written down to fair value when they are determined to be impaired, as well as content assets that are periodically written down to net realizable value. The Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, related to radio broadcasting licenses and approximately $41.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, related to goodwill and radio broadcasting licenses. The Company concluded that these assets were not impaired at December 31, 2014, and, therefore, were reported at carrying value as opposed to fair value. As of December 31, 2016, the total recorded carrying values of goodwill and radio broadcasting licenses were approximately $258.3 million and $643.4 million, respectively. Pursuant to ASC 350, “ Intangibles – Goodwill and Other Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses and Other Intangible Assets. The Company capitalizes direct internal and external costs incurred to develop internal-use computer software during the application development stage pursuant to ASC 350-40, “ Intangibles – Goodwill and Other.” . Website Development Costs” Redeemable noncontrolling interests are interests in subsidiaries that are redeemable outside of the Company’s control either for cash or other assets. These interests are classified as mezzanine equity and measured at the greater of estimated redemption value at the end of each reporting period or the historical cost basis of the noncontrolling interests adjusted for cumulative earnings allocations. The resulting increases or decreases in the estimated redemption amount are affected by corresponding charges against retained earnings, or in the absence of retained earnings, additional paid-in-capital. Investment Securities Available-for-sale The company liquidated its available-for-sale investment portfolio during 2015. Prior to liquidation of the portfolio, investments consisted primarily of corporate fixed maturity securities and mutual funds. Debt securities were classified as “available-for-sale” and reported at fair value. Investment income was recognized when earned and reported net of investment expenses. Unrealized gains and losses were excluded from earnings and are reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until realized, unless the losses are deemed to be other than temporary. Realized gains or losses, including any provision for other-than-temporary declines in value, were included in the statements of operations. For purposes of computing realized gains and losses, the specific-identification method of determining cost was used. Cost Method On April 10, 2015, the Company made its initial minimum $5 million investment and invested in MGM’s world-class casino property, MGM National Harbor, located in Prince George’s County, Maryland, which has a predominately African-American demographic profile. On November 30, 2016, the Company contributed an additional $35 million to complete its investment. This investment further diversifies our platform in the entertainment industry while still focusing on our core demographic. We accounted for this investment on a cost basis. Our investment entitles us to an annual cash distribution based on net gaming revenue. TV One has entered into contracts to acquire entertainment programming rights and programs from distributors and producers. The license periods granted in these contracts generally run from one year to ten years. Contract payments are made in installments over terms that are generally shorter than the contract period. Each contract is recorded as an asset and a liability at an amount equal to its gross contractual commitment when the license period begins and the program is available for its first airing. Acquired content is generally amortized on a straight-line method over the term of the license which reflects the estimated usage. For certain content for which the pattern of usage is accelerated, amortization is based upon the actual usage. The Company also has programming for which the Company has engaged third parties to develop and produce, and it owns most or all rights (commissioned programming). Content amortization expense for each period is recognized based on the revenue forecast model, which approximates the proportion that estimated advertising and affiliate revenues for the current period represent in relation to the estimated remaining total lifetime revenues. Acquired program rights are recorded at the lower of unamortized cost or estimated net realizable value. Estimated net realizable values are based on the estimated revenues associated with the program materials and related expenses. The Company recorded an impairment and recorded additional amortization expense of approximately $2.9 million, $804,000 and $58,000 as a result of evaluating its contracts for recoverability for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. All produced and licensed content is classified as a long-term asset, except for the portion of the unamortized content balance that is expected to be amortized within one year which is classified as a current asset. Tax incentives state and local governments offer that are directly measured based on production activities are recorded as reductions in production costs. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, “ Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue Recognition Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net) Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, “ Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “ Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs Interest - Imputation of Interest: Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “ Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “ Leases (Topic 842) In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “ Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718) In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “ Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “ Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (A Consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force) In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, “ Restricted Cash In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “ Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment Reach Media operates the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage, a fund raising event for the Tom Joyner Foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”), a 501(c)(3) entity. The terms of the agreement are that Reach Media provides all necessary operations for the Fantastic Voyage, that the Foundation reimburse the Company for all related expenses, and that the Foundation pay a fee plus a performance bonus to Reach Media. The fee is up to the first $1.0 million after the Fantastic Voyage nets $250,000 to the Foundation. The balance of any operating income is earned by the Foundation less a performance bonus of 50% to Reach Media of any excess over $1.25 million. Reach Media’s earnings for the Fantastic Voyage may not exceed $1.5 million. The Foundation’s remittances to Reach Media under the agreement are limited to its Fantastic Voyage-related cash revenues; Reach Media bears the risk should the Fantastic Voyage sustain a loss and bears all credit risk associated with the related customer cabin sales. For the year ended December 31, 2016, Reach Media’s revenues, expenses, and operating income for the Fantastic Voyage were approximately $8.9 million, $7.9 million, and $1.0 million, respectively; for the year ended December 31, 2015, approximately $8.7 million, $7.5 million, and $1.2 million, respectively; for the year ended December 31, 2014, approximately $6.6 million, $5.7 million, and $900,000, respectively. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Foundation owed Reach Media $426,000 and approximately $1.2 million, respectively under the agreement, for operations on the next sailing. Reach Media provides office facilities (including office space, telecommunications facilities, and office equipment) to the Foundation, and to Tom Joyner, LTD. (“Limited”), Tom Joyner’s production company. Such services are provided to the Foundation and to Limited on a pass-through basis at cost. Additionally, from time to time, the Foundation and Limited reimburse Reach Media for expenditures paid on their behalf at Reach Media related events. Under these arrangements, as of December 31, 2016, the Foundation and Limited owed $10,000 and $7,000 to Reach Media, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, the Foundation and Limited owed $3,000 and $11,000 to Reach Media, respectively.

ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS

ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]	2. ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS: As of June 2011, our remaining Boston radio station was made the subject of a time brokerage agreement (“TBA”), similar in operation to a local marketing agreement (“LMA”), whereby we have made available, for a fee, air time on this station to another party. On February 3, 2014, the Company executed a new TBA, effective December 1, 2013, for its remaining station in Boston. The TBA had a three-year term, and at the conclusion of the TBA in December 2016, the Company’s remaining Boston station was conveyed to Radio Boston Broadcasting, Inc., an affiliate of Pacific Media International, LLC. As a result, that station’s radio broadcasting license was classified as a short-term other asset as of December 31, 2015, and was amortized through the conveyance date of December 6, 2016. On October 20, 2011, we entered into a TBA with WGPR, Inc. (“WGPR”). Pursuant to the TBA, beginning October 24, 2011, we began to broadcast programs produced, owned or acquired by Radio One on WGPR’s Detroit radio station, WGPR-FM. We pay certain operating costs of WGPR-FM, and in exchange we retain all revenues from the sale of the advertising within the programming we provide. The original term of the TBA was through December 31, 2014; however, in September 2014, we entered into an amendment to the TBA to extend the term of the TBA through December 31, 2019. Under the terms of the TBA, WGPR has also granted us certain rights of first negotiation and first refusal with respect to the sale of WGPR-FM by WGPR and with respect to any potential time brokerage agreement for WGPR-FM covering any time period subsequent to the term of the TBA. On February 27, 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of Gaffney Broadcasting, Incorporated (“Gaffney”), which consisted of an AM and FM station (WOSF-FM) in the Charlotte market. Total consideration paid for the two stations was approximately $ 7.7 225,000 225,000 426,000 7.0 2.7 44,000 2.7 On December 17, 2014, the Company acquired certain assets of GG Digital, Inc., including the website and brand Global Grind (“Global Grind”), and for accounting purposes this was considered a business combination. The Global Grind website and brand was subsequently integrated into Interactive One. Total consideration paid was approximately $ 2.0 440,000 1.2 314,000 38,000 10,000 On April 17, 2015, the Company used the net proceeds from its issuance of its 2022 Notes, along with the 2015 Credit Facility and Comcast Note, to refinance certain indebtedness and finance the purchase of the membership interests of an affiliate of Comcast Corporation (“Comcast”) in TV One (the “Comcast Buyout”). In connection with the Comcast Buyout, the Company acquired all of Comcast’s membership interest in TV One for approximately $ 221.7 211.1 1.3 11.9 99.6 On November 12, 2015, the Company entered into a two-station LMA with Wilks Broadcasting Group for 95.5 FM-WZOH and 107.1 FM-WHOK. While under the LMA, the stations were a variable interest entity (“VIE”) for which we were not the primary beneficiary based on the fact that we did not have the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impacted its economic performance. The Company also entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire the stations. This acquisition doubled the size of the previously two-station urban music cluster in Columbus, Ohio. The Company completed the acquisition of the stations on February 3, 2016, and as a result of the acquisition, the stations are no longer treated as a VIE. Total consideration paid was approximately $ 2.0 1.5 861,000 84,000 443,000 On September 8, 2016, the Company entered into a letter of intent to sell certain land, towers and equipment to a third party which the Company expects to close in the next twelve months. The closing of the transaction is subject to certain customary conditions, including execution of a definitive agreement. The identified assets have been classified as held for sale in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2016. The combined net carrying value of $ 2.2 Subsequent Events.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT: As of December 31, Estimated 2016 2015 Useful Lives (In thousands) Land and improvements $ 2,830 $ 3,777 — Buildings 1,264 1,554 31 years Transmitters and towers 39,266 41,317 7-15 years Equipment 57,218 55,767 3-7 years Furniture and fixtures 10,153 9,369 6 years Software and web development 23,679 22,411 3 years Leasehold improvements 24,248 24,133 Lease Term Construction-in-progress 135 152 — 158,793 158,480 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (133,942) (129,202) Property and equipment, net $ 24,851 $ 29,278 Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.

GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LI

GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	4. GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS: Impairment Testing We have historically made acquisitions whereby a significant amount of the purchase price was allocated to radio broadcasting licenses, goodwill and other intangible assets. In accordance with ASC 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other,” 1.3 41.2 0 2016 Interim Impairment Testing For the second and third quarters in 2016, the total market revenue growth for certain markets in which we operate was below that used in our prior year annual impairment testing. In each quarter, we deemed that to be an impairment indicator that warranted interim impairment testing of certain markets’ radio broadcasting licenses, which we performed as of June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2016. During the third quarter of 2016, we identified an impairment indicator at one of our radio markets, and as such, we performed an interim impairment analysis for that radio market’s goodwill as of September 30, 2016. There was no impairment identified as part of this testing. 2016 Annual Impairment Testing We completed our 2016 annual impairment assessment as of October 1, 2016. Our 2016 annual impairment testing indicated the carrying values for our goodwill attributable to Reach Media, TV One, Interactive One and our radio markets were not impaired. The Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $ 1.3 2015 Interim Impairment Testing For the second and third quarters in 2015, the total market revenue growth for certain markets in which we operate was below the estimated total market revenue growth used in our prior year annual impairment testing. In each quarter, we deemed that to be an impairment indicator that warranted interim impairment testing of certain markets’ radio broadcasting licenses, which we performed as of June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2015. There was no impairment identified as part of this testing. During the third and fourth quarters of 2015, the Company performed interim impairment testing on the valuation of goodwill associated with Interactive One. Upon review of the results of this testing, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of approximately $ 14.5 2015 Annual Impairment Testing We completed our 2015 annual impairment assessment as of October 1, 2015. Our 2015 annual impairment testing indicated the carrying values for our goodwill attributable to Reach Media, TV One and Interactive One were not impaired. The Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $ 23.6 3.1 2014 Interim Impairment Testing For the first, second and third quarters in 2014, the total market revenue growth for certain markets in which we operate was below the estimated total market revenue growth used in our prior year annual impairment testing. In each quarter, we deemed that to be an impairment indicator that warranted interim impairment testing of certain markets’ radio broadcasting licenses, which we performed as of March 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2014. There was no impairment identified as part of this testing in 2014. During the third quarter of 2014, the Company performed interim impairment testing on the valuation of goodwill associated with Reach Media. Upon review of the results of this testing, the Company concluded that the carrying value of goodwill attributable to Reach Media had not been impaired. 2014 Annual Impairment Testing We completed our 2014 annual impairment assessment as of October 1, 2014. Our 2014 annual impairment testing indicated the carrying values for our radio broadcasting licenses, radio market goodwill and goodwill attributable to Reach Media, TV One and Interactive One were not impaired. Valuation of Broadcasting Licenses We utilize the services of a third-party valuation firm to assist us with estimating the fair value of our radio broadcasting licenses. Fair value is estimated to be the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We use the income approach to test for impairment of radio broadcasting licenses. A projection period of 10 years is used, as that is the time horizon in which operators and investors generally expect to recover their investments. When evaluating our radio broadcasting licenses for impairment, the testing is done at the unit of accounting level as determined by ASC 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other.” Our methodology for valuing broadcasting licenses has been consistent for all periods presented. Below are some of the key assumptions used in the income approach model for estimating the broadcasting license and goodwill fair values for the annual impairment testing performed and interim impairment testing performed where an impairment charge was recorded since October 2014. The Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $ 1.3 23.6 Radio Broadcasting October 1, October 1, October 1, Licenses 2016 2015 2014 Impairment charge (in millions) $ 1.3 $ 23.6 $ — Discount Rate 9.0 % 9.5 % 9.5 % Year 1 Market Revenue Growth Rate Range 1.0% – 2.4 % 0.7% – 2.2 % 0.3% – 1.0 % Long-term Market Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 – 10) 0.5% – 1.5 % 0.5% – 1.5 % 1.0% – 2.0 % Mature Market Share Range 6.9% – 25.8 % 7.0% – 25.8 % 6.9% – 25.2 % Mature Operating Profit Margin Range 30.5% – 51.8 % 30.5% – 50.4 % 30.0% – 48.4 % Broadcasting Licenses Valuation Results The Company’s total broadcasting licenses carrying value is approximately $ 643.4 Radio Broadcasting Licenses Carrying Balances As of Net As of December Increase December Unit of Accounting 31, 2015 (Decrease) 31, 2016 (In thousands ) Unit of Accounting 2 $ 3,086 $ – $ 3,086 Unit of Accounting 4 16,142 – 16,142 Unit of Accounting 5 16,100 210 16,310 Unit of Accounting 7 15,871 – 15,871 Unit of Accounting 14 20,434 – 20,434 Unit of Accounting 15 20,736 – 20,736 Unit of Accounting 11 21,135 – 21,135 Unit of Accounting 9 34,270 – 34,270 Unit of Accounting 6 22,642 – 22,642 Unit of Accounting 16 52,965 – 52,965 Unit of Accounting 13 47,846 – 47,846 Unit of Accounting 8 62,015 – 62,015 Unit of Accounting 12 49,663 – 49,663 Unit of Accounting 1 93,394 – 93,394 Unit of Accounting 10 166,940 – 166,940 Total $ 643,239 $ 210 * $ 643,449 * The amount listed is net of an impairment charge of approximately $ 1.3 Our licenses expire at various dates through August 1, 2022. Valuation of Goodwill The impairment testing of goodwill is performed at the reporting unit level. We had 18 reporting units as of our October 2016 annual impairment assessment, consisting of each of the 15 radio markets within the radio division and each of the other three business divisions. In testing for the impairment of goodwill, we primarily rely on the income approach. The approach involves a 10-year model with similar variables as described above for broadcasting licenses, except that the discounted cash flows are based on the Company’s estimated and projected market revenue, market share and operating performance for its reporting units, instead of those for a hypothetical participant. We use a 5-year model for our Reach Media reporting unit. We have not made any changes to the methodology for valuing or allocating goodwill when determining the fair values of the reporting units. The Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $ 3.1 14.5 Below are some of the key assumptions used in the income approach model for estimating reporting unit fair values for all annual impairment assessments performed since October 2014. Goodwill (Radio Market October 1, October 1, October 1, Reporting Units) 2016 (a) 2015 (a) 2014 (a) Impairment charge (in millions) $ — $ 3.1 $ — Discount Rate 9.0 % 9.5 % 9.5 % Year 1 Market Revenue Growth Rate Range (9.4)% – 29.4 % (9.0)% – 23.3 % 0.3% – 1.0 % Long-term Market Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 – 10) 0.5% – 1.5 % 0.5% – 1.5 % 1.0% - 2.0 % Mature Market Share Range 8.1% - 18.4 % 8.0% - 19.1 % 7.2% - 19.5 % Mature Operating Profit Margin Range 26.3% - 53.8 % 25.6% - 53.3 % 26.4% - 52.2 % (a) Reflects the key assumptions for testing only those radio markets with remaining goodwill. Below are some of the key assumptions used in the income approach model for estimating the fair value for Reach Media for the annual assessments since October 2014. When compared to the discount rates used for assessing radio market reporting units, the higher discount rates used in these assessments reflect a premium for a riskier and broader media business, with a heavier concentration and significantly higher amount of programming content assets that are highly dependent on the on-air personality Tom Joyner. As a result of our impairment assessments, the Company concluded that goodwill was not impaired. October 1, October 1, October 1, Reach Media Segment Goodwill 2016 2015 2014 Impairment charge (in millions) $ — $ — $ — Discount Rate 10.5 % 11.5 % 12.0 % Year 1 Revenue Growth Rate (0.3) % (0.6) % 1.5 % Long-term Revenue Growth Rate (Year 5) 1.0 % 1.5 % 1.9 % Operating Profit Margin Range 15.1% – 17.5 % 14.0% – 15.7 % 10.0% – 14.9 % Below are some of the key assumptions used in the income approach model for determining the fair value of our internet reporting unit since October 2014. When compared to discount rates for the radio reporting units, the higher discount rate used to value the reporting unit is reflective of discount rates applicable to internet media businesses. During the third and fourth quarters of 2015, the Company performed interim impairment testing on the valuation of goodwill associated with Interactive One. Interactive One’s net revenues and cash flows declined and internal projections were revised downward, which we deemed to be impairment indicators. The Company reduced its operating cash flow projections and assumptions from the prior year based on Interactive One’s actual results which did not meet budget. As a result of our interim assessment for the third quarter of 2015, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of approximately $ 14.5 October 1, October 1, September 30, October 1, Internet Segment Goodwill 2016 2015 2015 2014 Impairment charge (in millions) $ — $ — $ 14.5 $ — Discount Rate 12.5 % 14.0 % 14.0 % 13.5 % Year 1 Revenue Growth Rate 9.8 % 5.3 % 5.3 % 11.8 % Long-term Revenue Growth Rate (Years 6 – 10) 3.0% - 8.4 % 2.6% - 4.4 % 2.6% - 4.4 % 2.7% - 6.5 % Operating Profit Margin Range (9.8)% - 20.3 % 4.5% - 23.9 % 4.5% - 23.9 % 9.1% - 25.6 % Below are some of the key assumptions used in the income approach model for determining the fair value of our cable television segment since October 2013. As a result of the testing performed in 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company concluded no impairment to the carrying value of goodwill had occurred. October 1, October 1, October 1, Cable Television Segment Goodwill 2016 2015 2014 Impairment charge (in millions) $ — $ — $ — Discount Rate 11.0 % 10.8 % 10.4 % Year 1 Revenue Growth Rate 7.4 % 7.1 % 11.5 % Long-term Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 – 10) 2.3% - 2.9 % 2.7% - 4.2 % 2.7% - 4.7 % Operating Profit Margin Range 40.2% - 44.3 % 37.6% - 38.7 % 29.8% - 36.1 % The above four goodwill tables reflect some of the key valuation assumptions used for 12 of our 18 reporting units. The other six remaining reporting units had no goodwill carrying value balances as of December 31, 2016. Goodwill Valuation Results Radio Cable Broadcasting Reach Media Internet Television Segment Segment Segment Segment Total (In thousands) Gross goodwill $ 152,151 $ 30,468 $ 21,816 $ 165,044 $ 369,479 Accumulated impairment losses (81,328) (16,114) — — (97,442) Additions 2,712 — 606 — 3,318 Impairments — — — — — Net goodwill at December 31, 2014 $ 73,535 $ 14,354 $ 22,422 $ 165,044 $ 275,355 Gross goodwill $ 154,863 $ 30,468 $ 22,422 $ 165,044 $ 372,797 Accumulated impairment losses (81,328) (16,114) — — (97,442) Additions — — 582 — 582 Impairments (3,108) — (14,545) — (17,653) Net goodwill at December 31, 2015 $ 70,427 $ 14,354 $ 8,459 $ 165,044 $ 258,284 Gross goodwill $ 154,863 $ 30,468 $ 23,004 $ 165,044 $ 373,379 Accumulated impairment losses (84,436) (16,114) (14,545) — (115,095) Additions — — — — — Impairments — — — — — Net goodwill at December 31, 2016 $ 70,427 $ 14,354 $ 8,459 $ 165,044 $ 258,284 In arriving at the estimated fair values for radio broadcasting licenses and goodwill, we also performed an analysis by comparing our overall average implied multiple based on our cash flow projections and fair values to recently completed sales transactions, and by comparing our estimated fair values to the market capitalization of the Company. The results of these comparisons confirmed that the fair value estimates resulting from our annual assessments in 2016 were reasonable. Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill and Radio Broadcasting Licenses Remaining Weighted- Average As of December 31, Period of Period of 2016 2015 Amortization Amortization (In thousands) Trade names $ 17,344 $ 17,344 2-5 Years 2.2 Years Intellectual property 9,531 9,531 4-10 Years 0.9 Years Affiliate agreements 178,986 178,986 8 Years 2.3 Years Acquired income leases 127 44 3-15 Years 12.1 Years Advertiser agreements 44,871 44,871 2-12 Years 6.3 Years Favorable office and transmitter leases 2,097 2,097 2-60 Years 40.6 Years Brand names 2,853 2,853 10 Years 8.1 Years Brand names - unamortized 39,690 39,690 Indefinite — ABL facility debt costs 421 — Debt term 4.2 Years Launch assets 1,784 726 Contract length 8.0 Years Other intangibles 609 606 1-5 Years 1.7 Years 298,313 296,748 Less: Accumulated amortization (181,713) (155,315) Other intangible assets, net $ 116,600 $ 141,433 3.5 Years Amortization expense of intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $ 26.2 26.3 27.1 The Company’s affiliation agreements have expiration dates ranging from December 2017 to January 2026. (In thousands) 2017 $ 26,013 2018 $ 25,904 2019 $ 10,045 2020 $ 3,519 2021 $ 964 The table above excludes launch asset amortization as it is recorded as a reduction to revenue. Actual amortization expense may vary as a result of future acquisitions and dispositions.

CONTENT ASSETS

CONTENT ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Content Assets [Abstract]
Content Assets [Text Block]	5. CONTENT ASSETS: As of December 31, Period of 2016 2015 Amortization (In thousands) Produced content assets: Completed $ 249,561 $ 194,035 In-production 13,685 14,897 Licensed content assets acquired: Acquired 51,223 65,799 Content assets, at cost 314,469 274,731 1-5 Years Less: Accumulated amortization (211,793) (197,849) Content assets, net 102,676 76,882 Current portion (35,854) (28,638) Noncurrent portion $ 66,822 $ 48,244 (In thousands) 2017 $ 35,854 2018 $ 25,846 2019 $ 14,602 2020 $ 7,779 2021 $ 4,052 Future estimated content amortization expense is not included for in-production content assets in the table above. (In thousands) 2017 $ 33,057 2018 $ 7,550 2019 $ 5,230 2020 $ 2,845 2021 $ 1,193

INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Investments [Text Block]	6. INVESTMENTS: Available-for-sale The company liquidated its available-for-sale investment portfolio during 2015. Prior to liquidation of the portfolio, investments consisted primarily of corporate fixed maturity securities and mutual funds. Debt securities were classified as “available-for-sale” and reported at fair value. Investment income was recognized when earned and reported net of investment expenses. Unrealized gains and losses were excluded from earnings and were reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until realized, unless the losses were deemed to be other than temporary. Realized gains or losses, including any provision for other-than-temporary declines in value, were included in the statements of operations. For purposes of computing realized gains and losses, the specific-identification method of determining cost was used. Year Ended December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Proceeds from sales $ 3,524 Gross realized gains 19 Gross realized losses 133 Cost Method On April 10, 2015, the Company made its initial minimum $ 5 35 Our investment entitles us to an annual cash distribution based on net gaming revenue.

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other Current Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	7. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES: Other current liabilities consist of the following: As of December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Deferred revenue $ 8,693 $ 7,491 Deferred barter revenue 1,337 1,049 Deferred rent 736 646 Employment Agreement Award 2,511 1,898 Incentive award plan — 1,506 Accrued national representative fees 563 708 Accrued miscellaneous taxes 223 428 Income taxes payable 689 642 Tenant allowance 115 230 Other current liabilities 11,780 11,551 Other current liabilities $ 26,647 $ 26,149

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	8. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: The Company accounts for an award called for in the CEO’s employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) as a derivative instrument in accordance with ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging.” 27.0 20.9 The Company’s obligation to pay the Employment Agreement Award was triggered only after the Company’s recovery of the aggregate amount of its capital contribution in TV One and only upon actual receipt of distributions of cash or marketable securities or proceeds from a liquidity event with respect to the Company’s aggregate investment in TV One. The CEO was fully vested in the award upon execution of the Employment Agreement, and the award lapses if the CEO voluntarily leaves the Company, or is terminated for cause. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved terms for a new employment agreement with the CEO, including a renewal of the Employment Agreement Award upon similar terms as in the prior Employment Agreement. While a new Employment Agreement has not been executed as of the date of this report, the CEO is being compensated according to the new terms approved by the Compensation Committee.

LONG-TERM DEBT

LONG-TERM DEBT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	9. LONG-TERM DEBT: As of December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) 2015 Credit Facility $ 344,750 $ 348,250 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2020 315,000 335,000 7.375% Senior Secured Notes due April 2022 350,000 350,000 Comcast Note due April 2019 11,872 11,872 Total debt 1,021,622 1,045,122 Less: current portion of long-term debt 3,500 3,500 Less: original issue discount and issuance costs 15,386 20,785 Long-term debt, net $ 1,002,736 $ 1,020,837 2022 Notes and 2015 Credit Facilities On April 17, 2015, the Company closed its private offering of $ 350.0 7.375 an original issue price of 100.0% plus accrued interest April 15, 2022 7.375 350.0 The 2015 Credit Facility matures on December 31, 2018. At the Company’s election, the interest rate on borrowings under the 2015 Credit Facility is based on either (i) the then applicable base rate plus 3.5% (as defined in the 2015 Credit Facility) as, for any day, a rate per annum (rounded upward, if necessary, to the next 1/100th of 1%) equal to the greater of (a) the prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal, (b) a rate of 1/2 of 1% in excess rate of the overnight Federal Funds Rate at any given time, and (c) the one-month LIBOR commencing on such day plus 1.00%), or (ii) the then applicable LIBOR rate plus 4.5% (as defined in the 2015 Credit Facility). The average interest rate was approximately 5.13% for 2016 and 4.80% for 2015. Quarterly installments of 0.25%, or $875,000, of the principal balance on the term loan are payable on the last day of each March, June, September and December beginning on September 30, 2015. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company repaid approximately $3.5 million under the 2015 Credit Facility. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company repaid approximately $1.8 million under the 2015 Credit Facility. In connection with the closing of the 2022 Notes and the 2015 Credit Facility, the Company and the guarantor parties thereto entered into a Fourth Supplemental Indenture to the indenture governing the 2020 Notes (as defined below). Pursuant to this Fourth Supplemental Indenture, TV One, which previously did not guarantee the 2020 Notes, became a guarantor under the 2020 Notes indentures. In addition, the transactions caused a “Triggering Event” (as defined in the 2020 Notes Indenture) and, as a result, the 2020 Notes became an unsecured obligation of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors and rank equal in right of payment with the Company’s other senior indebtedness. The Company used the net proceeds from the 2022 Notes, along with term loan borrowings under the 2015 Credit Facility, to refinance its 2011 Credit Agreement, refinance the TV One Notes (as defined below), and finance the buyout of membership interests of Comcast in TV One and pay the related accrued interest, premiums, fees and expenses associated therewith. The 2015 Credit Facility contains affirmative and negative covenants that the Company is required to comply with, including: (a) maintaining an interest coverage ratio of no less than: § 1.25 to 1.00 on June 30, 2015 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter. (b) maintaining a senior leverage ratio of no greater than: § 5.85 to 1.00 on June 30, 2015 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter. (c) limitations on: § liens; § sale of assets; § payment of dividends; and § mergers. As of December 31, 2016, the Company was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the 2015 Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2016, the Company had outstanding approximately $ 344.8 7.4 5.3 4.9 4.6 2011 Credit Facilities On March 31, 2011, the Company entered into a senior secured credit facility (the “2011 Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of banks, and simultaneously borrowed $ 386.0 411.0 386.0 25.0 March 31, 2015 On January 21, 2015, the Company entered into a second amendment to the 2011 Credit Agreement (the “Second Amendment”) with its lenders. The provisions of the 2011 Credit Agreement relating to the call premium were revised by the Second Amendment to extend the call protection from April 1, 2015 until maturity. The Second Amendment provided a call premium of 101.5% if the 2011 Credit Agreement were refinanced with proceeds from a notes offering and 100.5% if the 2011 Credit Agreement was refinanced with proceeds from any other repayment, including proceeds from a new term loan. The 2011 Credit Agreement, as amended, contained affirmative and negative covenants with which the Company was required to comply, including financial covenants. In accordance with the 2011 Credit Agreement, as amended, the calculations for the ratios did not include the operating results or related debt of TV One, but rather included our proportionate share of cash dividends received from TV One for periods presented. Under the terms of the 2011 Credit Agreement, as amended, interest on base rate loans was payable quarterly and interest on LIBOR loans was payable monthly or quarterly. The base rate was equal to the greater of: (i) the prime rate; (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50%; or (iii) the LIBOR Rate for a one-month period plus 1.00%. The applicable margin on the 2011 Credit Agreement was between (i) 4.50% and 5.50% on the revolving portion of the facility and (ii) 5.00% (with a base rate floor of 2.5% per annum) and 6.00% (with a LIBOR floor of 1.5% per annum) on the term portion of the facility. 7.50 0.25 957,000 On February 24, 2015, the Company entered into a letter of credit reimbursement and security agreement. As of December 31, 2016, the Company had letters of credit totaling $ 815,000 During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company repaid approximately $ 368.5 As noted above, the Company used the net proceeds from the private offering of the 2022 Notes, along with term loan borrowings under the 2015 Credit Facility, to refinance its 2011 Credit Agreement, as amended. The Company recorded a loss on retirement of debt of approximately $7.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. This amount included a write-off of approximately $ 1.3 844,000 827,000 106,000 4.0 Senior Subordinated Notes On November 24, 2010, we issued $ 286.8 12.5%/15% 97.0 101.5 8 7/8% 199.3 200.0 6 3/8% 5.7 4.1 1.6 Interest on the 2016 Notes, that the Company repurchased or otherwise redeemed in March 2014, was initially payable in cash, or at our election, partially in cash and partially through the issuance of additional 2016 Notes (a “PIK Election”) on a quarterly basis in arrears. For fiscal year 2014, interest accrued at a rate of 12.5 On February 10, 2014, the Company closed a private placement offering of $ 335.0 9.25 an original issue price of 100.0% plus accrued interest February 15, 2020 9.25 15.5 August 15, 2014 14.6 20 86 2.6 315.0 335.0 4.5 The indenture that governs the 2020 Notes contains covenants that restrict, among other things, the ability of the Company to incur additional debt, purchase common stock, make capital expenditures, make investments or other restricted payments, swap or sell assets, engage in transactions with related parties, secure non-senior debt with assets, or merge, consolidate or sell all or substantially all of its assets. TV One Senior Secured Notes TV One issued $ 119.0 10.0 Comcast Note The Company also has outstanding a senior unsecured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $ 11.9 10.47 Asset-Backed Credit Facility On April 21, 2016, the Company entered into a senior credit agreement governing an asset-backed credit facility (the “ABL Facility”) among the Company, the lenders party thereto from time to time and Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”). The ABL Facility provides for $ 25 At the Company’s election, the interest rate on borrowings under the ABL Facility are based on either (i) the then applicable margin relative to Base Rate Loans (as defined in the ABL Facility) or (ii) the then applicable margin relative to LIBOR Loans (as defined in the ABL Facility) corresponding to the average availability of the Company for the most recently completed fiscal quarter. Advances under the ABL Facility are limited to (a) eighty-five percent ( 85 All obligations under the ABL Facility are secured by first priority lien on all (i) deposit accounts (related to accounts receivable), (ii) accounts receivable, (iii) all other property which constitutes ABL Priority Collateral (as defined in the ABL Facility). The obligations are also secured by all material subsidiaries of the Company. The ABL Facility matures on the earlier to occur of: (a) the date that is five (5) years from the effective date of the ABL Facility and (b) the date that is thirty (30) days prior to the earlier to occur of (i) the "Term Loan Maturity Date" of the Company’s existing term loan, and (ii) the "Stated Maturity" of the Company’s existing notes. As of the effective date of the ABL Facility, the "Term Loan Maturity Date" is December 31, 2018, and the "Stated Maturity" is April 15, 2022. Finally, the ABL Facility is subject to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement (as defined in the ABL Facility) by and among the Administrative Agent, the administrative agent for the secured parties under the Company’s term loan and the trustee and collateral trustee under the senior secured notes indenture. The Company conducts a portion of its business through its subsidiaries. Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Company’s 2022 Notes, 2020 Notes and the Company’s obligations under the 2015 Credit Facility. The 2022 Notes are the Company’s senior secured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ existing and future senior indebtedness, including obligations under the 2015 Credit Facility and the Company’s 2020 Notes. The 2022 Notes and related guarantees are equally and ratably secured by the same collateral securing the 2015 Credit Facility and any other parity lien debt issued after the issue date of the 2022 Notes, including any additional notes issued under the Indenture, but are effectively subordinated to the Company’s and the guarantors’ secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness that does not also secure the 2022 Notes. Collateral includes substantially all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ current and future property and assets for accounts receivable, cash, deposit accounts, other bank accounts, securities accounts, inventory and related assets including the capital stock of each subsidiary guarantor. Finally, the Company also has the Comcast Note which is a general but senior unsecured obligation of the Company. 7.375% Senior 9.25% Senior Secured Comcast Subordinated Notes Note due 2015 Notes due due April April 2019 Credit Facility February 2020 2022 Total (In thousands) 2017 $ — $ 3,500 $ — $ — $ 3,500 2018 — 341,250 — — 341,250 2019 11,872 — — — 11,872 2020 — — 315,000 — 315,000 2021 — — — — — 2022 and thereafter — — — 350,000 350,000 Total Debt $ 11,872 $ 344,750 $ 315,000 $ 350,000 $ 1,021,62

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	10. INCOME TAXES: A reconciliation of the statutory federal income taxes to the recorded provision for income taxes from continuing operations is as follows: For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Statutory tax ( 35% rate) $ 3,604 $ (17,877) $ (2,775) Effect of state taxes, net of federal benefit 534 (3,437) (719) Effect of state rate and tax law changes (1,123) 4,791 600 Return to provision adjustments 2,043 — — Other permanent items 739 198 206 Non-deductible officer’s compensation 3,251 3,021 2,369 Impairment of long-lived assets — 6,103 — Noncontrolling interest — (2,152) (6,752) Disallowed interest — — 799 Change in entity classification – TV One (3,753) — — Change in valuation allowance (139,797) 23,170 35,951 Expiring NOLs 142,801 1,592 156 NOL adjustments — — 4,724 Forfeiture of stock-based compensation 56 189 61 Uncertain tax positions 1,184 (772) 153 Other 41 232 41 Provision for income taxes $ 9,580 $ 15,058 $ 34,814 The components of the provision for income taxes from continuing operations are as follows: For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Federal: Current $ 158 $ — $ — Deferred 7,212 15,161 31,402 State: Current 308 572 558 Deferred 1,902 (675) 2,854 Provision for income taxes $ 9,580 $ 15,058 $ 34,814 The significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: As of December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Deferred tax assets/(liabilities): Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 2,675 $ 1,831 Accruals 2,446 1,903 Fixed assets 1,419 734 Stock-based compensation 1,620 1,213 Net operating loss carryforwards 207,657 354,545 Charitable contribution carryforward 347 586 Prepaid expenses — (150) Intangible assets (241,379) (223,576) Partnership interests (18) (22,051) Qualified film expenditures (5,568) — Alternative minimum tax credit 294 — Other (437) (349) Valuation allowance (241,789) (381,586) Net deferred tax liability $ (272,733) $ (266,900) As of December 31, 2016, the Company had federal and state net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforward amounts of approximately $ 906.9 716.6 361.1 262.7 Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of temporary differences between the assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and amounts recognized for tax purposes. Deferred taxes are based on tax laws as currently enacted. The Company concluded it was more likely than not that the benefit from certain of its deferred tax assets (“DTAs”) would not be realized. The Company considered its historically profitable jurisdictions, its sources of future taxable income and tax planning strategies in determining the amount of valuation allowance recorded. As part of that assessment, the Company also determined that it was not appropriate under GAAP to benefit its DTAs with deferred tax liabilities (“DTLs”) related to indefinite-lived intangibles that cannot be scheduled to reverse in the same requisite period. Because the DTLs in this case would not reverse until some future indefinite period when the intangibles are either sold or impaired, any resulting temporary differences cannot be considered a source of future taxable income to support realization of the DTAs. As a result of the assessment, and given the current total three year cumulative loss position, the uncertainty of future taxable income and the feasibility of tax planning strategies, the Company recorded a valuation allowance of approximately $ 241.8 381.6 Upon the acquisition of the remaining membership interests, TV One ceased as a partnership for federal income tax purposes. The Company now treats TV One as a disregarded entity, and during 2016 recorded a tax adjustment of approximately $ 3.3 The Company had unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $ 5.6 The nature of the uncertainties pertaining to the Company’s income taxes is primarily due to various state NOL positions. As of December 31, 2016, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $ 5.8 3.8 1.8 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Balance as of January 1 $ 4,036 $ 5,224 $ 5,071 (Deductions) additions for tax positions related to current years — — 153 (Deductions) additions for tax positions related to prior years 1,764 (1,188) — Balance as of December 31 $ 5,800 $ 4,036 $ 5,224 As of December 31, 2016, the Company's previously open income tax examinations were closed without material adjustments. The Company’s open tax years for federal income tax examinations include the tax years ended December 31, 2013 through 2016. For state and local purposes, the open years for tax examinations include the tax years ended December 31, 2012 through 2016. To the extent that net operating losses are utilized, the year of the loss is open to examination.

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	11. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: Common Stock The Company has four classes of common stock, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D. Generally, the shares of each class are identical in all respects and entitle the holders thereof to the same rights and privileges. However, with respect to voting rights, each share of Class A common stock entitles its holder to one vote and each share of Class B common stock entitles its holder to ten votes. The holders of Class C and Class D common stock are not entitled to vote on any matters. The holders of Class A common stock can convert such shares into shares of Class C or Class D common stock. Subject to certain limitations, the holders of Class B common stock can convert such shares into shares of Class A common stock. The holders of Class C common stock can convert such shares into shares of Class A common stock. The holders of Class D common stock have no such conversion rights. Stock Repurchase Program In December 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a repurchase of shares of the Company’s Class A and Class D common stock (the “December 2015 Repurchase Authorization”). Under the December 2015 Repurchase Authorization, the Company is authorized, but is not obligated, to repurchase up to $ 3.5 7.0 7.0 1,255,592 3.0 2.40 In addition, the Company has limited but ongoing authority to purchase shares of Class D common stock (in one or more transactions at any time there remain outstanding shares) under the Company’s 2009 Stock Plan (as defined below) to satisfy any employee or other recipient tax obligations in connection with the exercise of an option or a share grant under the 2009 Stock Plan, to the extent that the Company has capacity under its financing agreements (i.e., its current credit facilities and indentures) (each a “Stock Vest Tax Repurchase”). During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company executed a Stock Vest Tax Repurchase of 330,111 568,000 1.72 345,293 1.4 4.12 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Grant Plan Under the Company’s 1999 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Grant Plan (“Plan”), the Company had the authority to issue up to 10,816,198 1,408,099 A stock option and restricted stock plan (“the 2009 Stock Plan”) was approved by the stockholders at the Company’s annual meeting on December 16, 2009. The Company had the authority to issue up to 8,250,000 7,000,000 1,000,000 8,250,000 7,932,932 On September 30, 2014, the Compensation Committee (“Compensation Committee”) of the Board of Directors of the Company approved the principal terms of new employment agreements for each of the Company’s named executive officers which included the granting of restricted shares and stock options under a long-term incentive plan (“LTIP”) as follows, effective October 6, 2014: Cathy Hughes, Founder and Executive Chairperson was awarded 456,000 293,000 Alfred C. Liggins, President and Chief Executive Officer of Radio One, Inc. and TV One, LLC was awarded 913,000 587,000 Peter Thompson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer was awarded 350,000 200,000 75,000 225,000 112,500 Linda Vilardo, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer was awarded 225,000 75,000 Also on September 30, 2014, the Compensation Committee awarded 410,000 On October 26, 2015, the Compensation Committee awarded David Kantor, Chief Executive Officer, Radio Division, 100,000 300,000 The Company measures compensation cost for all stock-based awards at fair value on date of grant and recognizes the related expense over the service period for awards expected to vest. The restricted stock-based awards do not participate in dividends until fully vested. The fair value of stock options is determined using the BSM. The Company’s use of the BSM to calculate the fair value of stock-based awards incorporates various assumptions including volatility, expected life, and interest rates. For options granted, the BSM determines: (i) the term by using the simplified “plain-vanilla” method as allowed under SAB No. 110; (ii) a historical volatility over a period commensurate with the expected term, with the observation of the volatility on a daily basis; and (iii) a risk-free interest rate that was consistent with the expected term of the stock options and based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. Stock-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, was approximately $ 3.4 5.1 1.6 The Company did not grant stock options during the year ended December 31, 2016. The Company granted 350,000 1,105,000 1.51 2.40 For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Average risk-free interest rate — 1.89 % 1.94 % Expected dividend yield — 0.00 % 0.00 % Expected lives — 6.38 years 6.00 years Expected volatility — 85.9 % 121.1 % Weighted- Average Weighted- Remaining Number Average Contractual Aggregate of Exercise Term (In Intrinsic Options Price Years) Value Outstanding at December 31, 2013 4,300,000 $ 7.46 — — Grants 1,105,000 $ 2.75 Exercised (92,000) $ 1.36 Forfeited/cancelled/expired (1,576,000) $ 14.81 Outstanding at December 31, 2014 3,737,000 $ 3.12 5.18 $ 629,440 Grants 350,000 $ 2.10 Exercised — $ — Forfeited/cancelled/expired (375,000) $ 12.63 Outstanding at December 31, 2015 3,712,000 $ 2.06 5.20 $ 733,000 Grants — $ — Exercised — $ — Forfeited/cancelled/expired (12,000) $ 10.66 Outstanding at December 31, 2016 3,700,000 $ 2.03 4.21 $ 3,675,000 Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016 3,659,000 $ 2.03 4.16 $ 3,642,000 Unvested at December 31, 2016 250,000 $ 2.12 8.80 $ 195,000 Exercisable at December 31, 2016 3,450,000 $ 2.03 3.88 $ 3,479,000 The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the difference between the Company’s stock closing price on the last day of trading during the year ended December 31, 2016, and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of shares that would have been received by the holders of in-the-money options had all the option holders exercised their in-the-money options on December 31, 2016. This amount changes based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock. There were no options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. The number of options that were exercised during the year ended December 31, 2014 was 92,000 505,832 75,300 As of December 31, 2016, $314,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.2 1.39 The Company granted 237,728 193,680 2,480,050 2,424,000 72,728 68,680 56,050 18,182 50,000 13,736 50,000 11,210 50,000 Average Fair Value at Grant Shares Date Unvested at December 31, 2013 130,000 $ 2.11 Grants 2,480,000 $ 2.79 Vested (75,000) $ 1.99 Forfeited/cancelled/expired — $ — Unvested at December 31, 2014 2,535,000 $ 2.78 Grants 194,000 $ 2.66 Vested (1,707,000) $ 2.76 Forfeited/cancelled/expired (69,000) $ 3.06 Unvested at December 31, 2015 953,000 $ 2.76 Grants 238,000 $ 2.22 Vested (788,000) $ 2.80 Forfeited/cancelled/expired (45,000) $ 2.75 Unvested at December 31, 2016 358,000 $ 2.31 Restricted stock grants were and are included in the Company’s outstanding share numbers on the effective date of grant. As of December 31, 2016, $ 658,000 1.3

PROFIT SHARING AND EMPLOYEE SAV

PROFIT SHARING AND EMPLOYEE SAVINGS PLAN	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]	12. PROFIT SHARING AND EMPLOYEE SAVINGS PLAN: The Company maintains a profit sharing and employee savings plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. This plan allows eligible employees to defer allowable portions of their compensation on a pre-tax basis through contributions to the savings plan. The Company may contribute to the plan at the discretion of its Board of Directors. The Company does not match employee contributions. The Company did not make any contributions to the plan during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES: Radio Broadcasting Licenses Each of the Company’s radio stations operates pursuant to one or more licenses issued by the Federal Communications Commission that have a maximum term of eight years prior to renewal. The Company’s radio broadcasting licenses expire at various times beginning in October 2019 through August 1, 2022. Although the Company may apply to renew its radio broadcasting licenses, third parties may challenge the Company’s renewal applications. The Company is not aware of any facts or circumstances that would prevent the Company from having its current licenses renewed. Royalty Agreements The Company has historically entered into fixed and variable fee music license agreements with performance rights organizations including the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (“SESAC”), American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (“ASCAP”) and Broadcast Music, Inc. (“BMI”). Our ASCAP and BMI licenses expired December 31, 2016. The expirations were an industry wide issue. The Company has authorized the Radio Music License Committee (the “RMLC”) to negotiate on its behalf with respect to its licenses with SESAC, ASCAP and BMI including the ASCAP and BMI licenses that expired December 31, 2016. The RMLC negotiated a new 5 8.7 10.3 9.2 Leases and Other Operating Contracts and Agreements The Company has noncancelable operating leases for office space, studio space, broadcast towers and transmitter facilities that expire over the next 15 years. The Company’s leases for broadcast facilities generally provide for a base rent plus real estate taxes and certain operating expenses related to the leases. Certain of the Company’s leases contain renewal options, escalating payments over the life of the lease and rent concessions. Scheduled rent increases and rent concessions are being amortized over the terms of the agreements using the straight-line method, and are included in other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The future rentals under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2016, are shown below. The Company has other operating contracts and agreements including employment contracts, on-air talent contracts, severance obligations, retention bonuses, consulting agreements, equipment rental agreements, programming related agreements, and other general operating agreements that expire over the next nine years. Other Operating Operating Contracts Lease and Agreements Agreements (In thousands) Years ending December 31: 2017 $ 10,173 $ 73,419 2018 10,380 23,472 2019 9,626 20,229 2020 8,975 17,308 2021 7,548 15,462 2022 and thereafter 25,043 69,117 Total $ 71,745 $ 219,007 Of the total amount of other operating contracts and agreements included in the table above, approximately $ 151.8 11.7 15.9 Rent expense included in continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $ 11.9 11.4 10.9 Reach Media Noncontrolling Interest Shareholders’ Put Rights Beginning on January 1, 2018, the noncontrolling interest shareholders of Reach Media have an annual right to require Reach Media to purchase all or a portion of their shares at the then current fair market value for such shares (the “Put Right”). Beginning in 2018, this annual right is exercisable for a 30-day period beginning January 1 of each year. The purchase price for such shares may be paid in cash and/or registered Class D common stock of Radio One, at the discretion of Radio One. Letters of Credit On February 24, 2015, the Company entered into a letter of credit reimbursement and security agreement. As of December 31, 2016, the Company had letters of credit totaling $ 815,000 Other Contingencies The Company has been named as a defendant in several legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. It is management’s opinion, after consultation with its legal counsel, that the outcome of these claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]	14. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED): Quarters Ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 (a) (In thousands, except share data) 2016: Net revenue $ 109,088 $ 122,719 $ 110,856 $ 113,556 Operating income 18,808 27,719 24,533 17,084 Net (loss) income (3,526) 7,749 (20) (3,487) Consolidated net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders (3,947) 7,314 (423) (3,367) BASIC AND DILUTED NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS Net (loss) income per share $ (0.08) $ 0.15 $ (0.01) $ (0.07) Consolidated net (loss) income per share attributable to common stockholders $ (0.08) $ 0.15 $ (0.01) $ (0.07) WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING Weighted average shares outstanding — basic 48,664,524 48,110,440 47,481,004 47,463,258 Weighted average shares outstanding —diluted 48,664,524 49,279,142 47,481,004 47,463,258 (a) The net loss from continuing operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, includes approximately $ 1.3 Quarters Ended March 31 June 30 September 30(a) December 31 (a) (In thousands, except share data) 2015: Net revenue $ 105,763 $ 119,821 $ 115,893 $ 109,384 Operating income (loss) 15,593 24,787 7,092 (11,305) Net loss (12,023) (12,674) (17,631) (23,806) Consolidated net loss attributable to common stockholders (18,489) (13,039) (18,145) (24,349) BASIC AND DILUTED NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS Net (loss) income per share $ (0.39) $ (0.27) $ (0.38) $ (0.50) Consolidated net (loss) income per share attributable to common stockholders $ (0.39) $ (0.27) $ (0.38) $ (0.50) WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING Weighted average shares outstanding — basic and diluted 47,608,038 48,062,991 48,220,262 48,220,262 (a) The net loss from continuing operations for the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2015, includes approximately $ 14.5 26.7 Quarters Ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 (In thousands, except share data) 2014: Net revenue $ 111,072 $ 108,414 $ 112,171 $ 109,730 Operating income 15,831 22,350 19,560 19,424 Net loss (20,302) (5,408) (8,758) (8,272) Consolidated net loss attributable to common stockholders (25,183) (10,816) (13,220) (13,451) BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS Net loss per share $ (0.53) $ (0.23) $ (0.28) $ (0.28) Consolidated net loss per share attributable to common stockholders $ (0.53) $ (0.23) $ (0.28) $ (0.28) WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING Weighted average shares outstanding — basic and diluted 47,441,175 47,465,653 47,601,371 47,608,038 (a) The net loss from continuing operations for the quarters ended March 31, 2013, June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2013 includes approximately $ 1.4 9.8 3.7

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	15. SEGMENT INFORMATION: The Company has four reportable segments: (i) radio broadcasting; (ii) Reach Media; (iii) internet; and (iv) cable television. These segments operate in the United States and are consistently aligned with the Company’s management of its businesses and its financial reporting structure. (See Note 16 – Subsequent Events. The radio broadcasting segment consists of the results of operations of all radio markets. The Reach Media segment consists of the results of operations for the Tom Joyner Morning Show and related activities and operations of other syndicated shows. The internet segment includes the results of our online business, including the operations of Interactive One. The cable television segment consists of TV One’s results of operations. Corporate/Eliminations represents financial activity associated with our corporate staff and offices and intercompany activity among the four segments. Operating loss or income represents total revenues less operating expenses, depreciation and amortization, and impairment of long-lived assets. Intercompany revenue earned and expenses charged between segments are recorded at estimated fair value and eliminated in consolidation. The accounting policies described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1 – Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Net Revenue: Radio Broadcasting $ 194,457 $ 197,396 $ 213,037 Reach Media 53,930 54,779 52,543 Internet 22,215 21,177 24,337 Cable Television 191,854 183,623 157,086 Corporate/Eliminations* (6,237) (6,114) (5,616) Consolidated $ 456,219 $ 450,861 $ 441,387 Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets): Radio Broadcasting $ 118,611 $ 126,670 $ 128,737 Reach Media 44,708 45,784 50,849 Internet 22,291 21,699 22,998 Cable Television 116,273 117,132 104,210 Corporate/Eliminations 30,658 26,843 20,606 Consolidated $ 332,541 $ 338,128 $ 327,400 Depreciation and Amortization: Radio Broadcasting $ 4,350 $ 4,910 $ 5,039 Reach Media 210 185 1,146 Internet 1,694 1,997 2,422 Cable Television 26,223 26,152 26,115 Corporate/Eliminations 1,770 2,111 2,100 Consolidated $ 34,247 $ 35,355 $ 36,822 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets: Radio Broadcasting $ 1,287 $ 26,666 $ — Reach Media — — — Internet — 14,545 — Cable Television — — — Corporate/Eliminations — — — Consolidated $ 1,287 $ 41,211 $ — Operating income (loss): Radio Broadcasting $ 70,209 $ 39,150 $ 79,261 Reach Media 9,012 8,810 548 Internet (1,770) (17,064) (1,083) Cable Television 49,358 40,339 26,761 Corporate/Eliminations (38,665) (35,068) (28,322) Consolidated $ 88,144 $ 36,167 $ 77,165 * Intercompany revenue included in net revenue above is as follows: Radio Broadcasting $ (1,138) $ (3,470) $ (3,159) Reach Media (1,706) (1,595) (1,246) Internet (3,342) (3,527) (3,693) TV One (51) — — Capital expenditures by segment are as follows: Radio Broadcasting $ 2,927 $ 5,021 $ 2,226 Reach Media 370 209 176 Internet 1,122 1,337 1,323 Cable Television 360 281 301 Corporate/Eliminations 1,246 491 1,511 Consolidated $ 6,025 $ 7,339 5,537 As of December 31, December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Total Assets: Radio Broadcasting $ 781,450 $ 781,022 Reach Media 37,192 36,989 Internet 17,749 18,427 Cable Television 446,880 445,660 Corporate/Eliminations 75,515 64,426 Consolidated $ 1,358,786 $ 1,346,524

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	16 . SUBSEQUENT EVENTS: Since January 1, 2017, and through the date of this filing, the Company executed a Stock Vest Tax Repurchase of 317,103 919,000 2.90 Effective January 1, 2017, the Company will be changing its reportable segment disclosures. Along with the results of Interactive One, all digital components from each existing reportable segment will now be part of a newly formed reportable segment called “Digital”. This new reportable segment will better reflect the manner in which we manage our business and better reflect our operational structure. In February 2017, a new wholly-owned subsidiary, Urban One Productions, LLC was formed in connection with this new Digital segment. In addition, the Company will be combining the radio broadcasting operations and Reach Media operations into one reportable segment. Prior period amounts will be adjusted retroactively to reflect the change to our reportable segments beginning in the first quarter of 2017. On January 30, 2017, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement to sell certain land, towers and equipment to a third party for $ 25

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUA

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]	RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS For the Years Ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 Balance Additions at Charged Acquired Balance Beginning to from at End Description of Year Expense Acquisitions Deductions of Year (In thousands) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: 2016 $ 6,899 $ 650 $ — $ 558 $ 6,991 2015 3,975 4,980 — 2,056 6,899 2014 4,393 1,921 — 2,339 3,975 Balance Additions at Charged Acquired Balance Beginning to from at End Description of Year Expense Acquisitions Deductions of Year (In thousands) Valuation Allowance for Deferred Tax Assets: 2016 $ 381,586 $ 3,004 $ — $ 142,801 $ 241,789 2015 358,416 24,762 — 1,592 381,586 2014 322,465 36,107 — 156 358,416

ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF S27

ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(a) Organization Radio One, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Radio One,” the “Company”, “we” and/or “us”) is an urban-oriented, multi-media company that primarily targets African-American and urban consumers. Our core business is our radio broadcasting franchise that is the largest radio broadcasting operation that primarily targets African-American and urban listeners. We currently own and/or operate 55 broadcast stations located in 15 urban markets in the United States. While our primary source of revenue is the sale of local and national advertising for broadcast on our radio stations, our strategy is to operate the premier multi-media entertainment and information content provider targeting African-American and urban consumers. Thus, we have diversified our revenue streams by making acquisitions and investments in other complementary media and entertainment properties. Our diverse media and entertainment interests include our ownership of TV One, LLC (“TV One”), an African-American targeted cable television network; our 80.0% ownership interest in Reach Media, Inc. (“Reach Media”) which operates the Tom Joyner Morning Show and our other syndicated programming assets, including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Russ Parr Morning Show and the DL Hughley Show; and our ownership of Interactive One, LLC (“Interactive One”), our wholly owned online platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment websites, including Global Grind (as defined in Note 2 – Acquisitions and Dispositions), As part of our consolidated financial statements, consistent with our financial reporting structure and how the Company currently manages its businesses, we have provided selected financial information on the Company’s four reportable segments: (i) radio broadcasting; (ii) Reach Media; (iii) internet; and (iv) cable television. (See Note 15 – Segment Information Subsequent Events. The Company anticipates changing its corporate name from “Radio One, Inc.” to “Urban One, Inc.” to have a name more reflective of our multi-media business operations. We anticipate this change to occur prior to our reporting of our results for the period ending March 31, 2017. Our core radio broadcasting franchise will continue to operate under the brand “Radio One.” We will also retain our other brands, such as TV One and Interactive One, while developing additional branding reflective of our diverse media operations and targeting our African-American and urban audiences.
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(b) Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and require management to make certain estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements. The Company bases these estimates on historical experience, current economic environment or various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, continuing economic uncertainty and any disruption in financial markets increase the possibility that actual results may differ from these estimates. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year balances to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on any other previously reported or consolidated net income or loss or any other statement of operations, balance sheet or cash flow amounts. For each of the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company reclassified approximately $1.9 million from corporate selling, general and administrative to selling, general and administrative.
Principles of Consolidation Policy [Policy Text Block]	(c) Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts and operations of Radio One and subsidiaries in which Radio One has a controlling financial interest, which is generally determined when the Company holds a majority voting interest. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Noncontrolling interests have been recognized where a controlling interest exists, but the Company owns less than 100% of the controlled entity.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(d) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and money market funds at various commercial banks that have original maturities of 90 days or less. Investments with contractual maturities of 90 days or less from the date of original purchase are classified as cash and cash equivalents. For cash and cash equivalents, cost approximates fair value.
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(e) Trade Accounts Receivable Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s estimate of the amount of probable losses in the Company’s existing accounts receivable portfolio. The Company determines the allowance based on the aging of the receivables, the impact of economic conditions on the advertisers’ ability to pay and other factors. Inactive delinquent accounts that are past due beyond a certain amount of days are written off and often pursued by other collection efforts. Bankruptcy accounts are immediately written off upon receipt of the bankruptcy notice from the courts.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(f) Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Primarily Radio Broadcasting Licenses) In connection with past acquisitions, a significant amount of the purchase price was allocated to radio broadcasting licenses, goodwill and other intangible assets. Goodwill consists of the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible net assets acquired. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350, “ Intangibles - Goodwill and Other,” “Business Combinations
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(g) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Excluding Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets The Company accounts for the impairment of long-lived intangible assets, excluding goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets, in accordance with ASC 360, “Property, Plant and Equipment
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(h) Financial Instruments Financial instruments as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, consisted of cash and cash equivalents, investments, trade accounts receivable, long-term debt and redeemable noncontrolling interests. The carrying amounts approximated fair value for each of these financial instruments as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, except for the Company’s outstanding senior subordinated notes and secured notes. The 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes that are due in February 2020 (the “2020 Notes”) had a carrying value of approximately $315.0 million and fair value of approximately $283.5 million as of December 31, 2016. The 2020 Notes had a carrying value of approximately $335.0 million and fair value of approximately $258.0 million as of December 31, 2015. The fair values of the 2020 Notes, classified as Level 2 instruments, were determined based on the trading values of these instruments in an inactive market as of the reporting date. In April 2015, we entered into a series of transactions to refinance certain portions of our debt and to finance our acquisition of Comcast’s membership interest in TV One. Our 7.375% Senior Secured Notes that are due in March 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) had a carrying value of approximately $350.0 million and fair value of approximately $344.8 million as of December 31, 2016. The 2022 Notes had a carrying value of approximately $350.0 million and fair value of approximately $311.5 million as of December 31, 2015. The fair values of the 2022 Notes, classified as Level 2 instruments, were determined based on the trading values of these instruments in an inactive market as of the reporting date. Our $350.0 million senior secured credit facility (the “2015 Credit Facility) had a carrying value of approximately $344.8 million and fair value of approximately $346.5 million as of December 31, 2016. The 2015 Credit Facility had a carrying value of approximately $348.3 million and fair value of approximately $353.0 million as of December 31, 2015. The fair values of the 2015 Credit Facility, classified as Level 2 instruments, were determined based on the trading values of these instruments in an inactive market as of the reporting date. As a part of our acquisition of Comcast’s membership interest in TV One, we issued a senior unsecured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $11.9 million (the “Comcast Note”). The fair value of the Comcast Note was approximately $11.9 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015. The fair value of the Comcast Note, classified as a Level 3 instrument, was determined based on the fair value of a similar instrument as of the reporting date using updated interest rate information derived from changes in interest rates since inception to the reporting date. See Note 9 – Long-Term Debt
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(i) Derivative Financial Instruments The Company recognizes all derivatives at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet as either an asset or liability. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. (See Note 8 – Derivative Instruments
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(j) Revenue Recognition Within our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments, the Company recognizes revenue for broadcast advertising when a commercial is broadcast, and the revenue is reported net of agency and outside sales representative commissions, in accordance with ASC 605, “ Revenue Recognition Interactive One generates the majority of the Company’s internet revenue, and derives such revenue from advertising services on non-radio station branded but Company-owned websites. Advertising services include the sale of banner and sponsorship advertisements. Advertising revenue is recognized either as impressions (the number of times advertisements appear in viewed pages) are delivered, when “click through” purchases are made, or ratably over the contract period, where applicable. In addition, Interactive One derives revenue from its studio operations, in which it provides third-party clients with publishing services including digital platforms and related expertise. In the case of the studio operations, revenue is recognized primarily through fixed contractual monthly fees and/or as a share of the third party’s reported revenue. TV One derives advertising revenue from the sale of television air time to advertisers and recognizes revenue when the advertisements are run. For our cable television segment, agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $15.6 million, $15.1 million and $14.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. TV One also derives revenue from affiliate fees under the terms of various affiliation agreements based on a per subscriber fee multiplied by the most recent subscriber counts reported by the applicable affiliate.
Launch Support [Policy Text Block]	(k) Launch Support TV One has entered into certain affiliate agreements requiring various payments by TV One for launch support. Launch support assets are used to initiate carriage under affiliation agreements and are amortized over the term of the respective contracts. Amortization is recorded as a reduction to revenue. TV One paid approximately $1.1 million and $670,000 of launch support for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 and made no such payments during the year ended December 31, 2014. The weighted-average amortization period for launch support was approximately 9.4 years as of December 31, 2016, and approximately 10.9 years as of December 31, 2015. The remaining weighted-average amortization period for launch support is 8.0 years and 8.9 years as of December 31, 2016, and 2015, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, launch support asset amortization of $142,000 and approximately $2.6 million and $9.9 million, respectively, was recorded as a reduction of revenue. Launch assets are included in other intangible assets on the consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Launch assets $ 1,784 $ 726 Less: Accumulated amortization (203 ) (61 ) Launch assets, net $ 1,581 $ 665 (In thousands) 2017 $ 204 2018 $ 193 2019 $ 193 2020 $ 193 2021 $ 193
Advertising Barter Transactions, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(l) Barter Transactions For barter transactions, the Company provides broadcast advertising time in exchange for programming content and certain services and accounts for these exchanges in accordance with ASC 605, “ Revenue Recognition
Network Affiliation Agreements Policy [Policy Text Block]	(m) Network Affiliation Agreements The Company has network affiliation agreements classified as Other Intangible Assets. These agreements are amortized over their useful lives. (See Note 4 — Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses and Other Intangible Assets.)
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(n) Advertising and Promotions The Company expenses advertising and promotional costs as incurred. Total advertising and promotional expenses for continuing operations, for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, were approximately $20.9 million, $19.7 million and $16.9 million, respectively.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(o) Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes.”
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	(p) Stock-Based Compensation The Company accounts for stock-based compensation for stock options and restricted stock grants in accordance with ASC 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation.” Stockholders’ Equity.
Segment Reporting And Major Customers Policy [Policy Text Block]	(q) Segment Reporting and Major Customers In accordance with ASC 280, “ Segment Reporting Subsequent Events. The radio broadcasting segment consists of all radio broadcast results of operations. The Reach Media segment consists of the results of operations for the Tom Joyner Morning Show and related activities in addition to other syndicated radio shows including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Russ Parr Morning Show and the DL Hughley Show. The internet segment includes the results of our online business, which includes websites from all of our business divisions. The cable television segment consists of TV One’s results of operations. Corporate/Eliminations represents financial activity associated with our corporate staff and offices and intercompany activity among the four segments. Intercompany revenue earned and expenses charged between segments are recorded at fair value and eliminated in consolidation. No single customer accounted for over 10% of our consolidated net revenues during any of the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(r) Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of potential dilutive common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. The Company’s potentially dilutive securities include stock options and unvested restricted stock. Diluted earnings per share considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities except in periods in which there is a net loss, as the inclusion of the potentially dilutive common shares would have an anti-dilutive effect. All stock options and restricted stock awards were excluded from the diluted calculation for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. Year ended Year ended Year ended Stock options 3,700 3,712 3,737 Restricted stock awards 1,226 2,064 2,575
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(s) Fair Value Measurements We report our financial and non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis under the provisions of ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” The fair value framework requires the categorization of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value instrument. Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (In thousands) As of December 31, 2016 Liabilities subject to fair value measurement: Employment agreement award (a) $ 26,965 $ — $ — $ 26,965 Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement: Redeemable noncontrolling interests (b) $ 12,410 $ — $ — $ 12,410 As of December 31, 2015 Liabilities subject to fair value measurement: Incentive award plan (c) $ 1,506 $ — $ — $ 1,506 Employment agreement award (a) 20,915 — — 20,915 Total $ 22,421 $ — $ — $ 22,421 Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement: Redeemable noncontrolling interests (b) $ 11,286 $ — $ — $ 11,286 (a) Pursuant to an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is eligible to receive an award (the “Employment Agreement Award”) amount equal to approximately 4% of any proceeds from distributions or other liquidity events in excess of the return of the Company’s aggregate investment in TV One. The Company reviews the factors underlying this award at the end of each quarter including the valuation of TV One (based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One as determined by a combination of a discounted cash flow analysis and the value used in connection with the Comcast Buyout, as defined in Note 2 – Acquisitions and Dispositions (b) The redeemable noncontrolling interest in Reach Media is measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating the fair value. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value. (c) Balance is measured based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One as determined by a combination of a discounted cash flow analysis and the value used in connection with the Comcast Buyout (as defined in Note 2 – Acquisitions and Dispositions Incentive Employment Redeemable (In thousands) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 1,044 $ 17,993 $ 10,836 Dividends paid to redeemable noncontrolling interests — — (2,001 ) Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 1,739 Distribution — (1,500 ) — Change in fair value 462 4,422 712 Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 1,506 $ 20,915 $ 11,286 Dividends paid to redeemable noncontrolling interests — — (2,001 ) Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 1,139 Distribution (1,480 ) (1,800 ) — Change in fair value (26 ) 7,850 1,986 Balance at December 31, 2016 $ — $ 26,965 $ 12,410 The amount of total income (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at December 31, 2016 $ 26 $ (7,850 ) $ — The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at December 31, 2015 $ (462 ) $ (4,422 ) $ — The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities held at December 31, 2014 $ (300 ) $ (4,305 ) $ — Losses included in earnings were recorded in the consolidated statement of operations as corporate selling, general and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014. Significant As of As of Level 3 liabilities Valuation Technique Unobservable Inputs Significant Unobservable Input Value Incentive award plan Discounted Cash Flow Discount Rate N/A * 10.8 % Incentive award plan Discounted Cash Flow Long-term Growth Rate N/A * 3.0 % Employment agreement award Discounted Cash Flow Discount Rate 11.0 % 10.8 % Employment agreement award Discounted Cash Flow Long-term Growth Rate 2.5 % 3.0 % Redeemable noncontrolling interest Discounted Cash Flow Discount Rate 10.5 % 11.8 % Redeemable noncontrolling interest Discounted Cash Flow Long-term Growth Rate 1.0 % 1.5 % *Final distribution related to the incentive award plan occurred during the first quarter of 2016. Any significant increases or decreases in discount rate or long-term growth rate inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurements. Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis using Level 3 inputs as defined in ASC 820. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances. Included in this category are goodwill, radio broadcasting licenses and other intangible assets, net, that are written down to fair value when they are determined to be impaired, as well as content assets that are periodically written down to net realizable value. The Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, related to radio broadcasting licenses and approximately $41.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, related to goodwill and radio broadcasting licenses. The Company concluded that these assets were not impaired at December 31, 2014, and, therefore, were reported at carrying value as opposed to fair value. As of December 31, 2016, the total recorded carrying values of goodwill and radio broadcasting licenses were approximately $258.3 million and $643.4 million, respectively. Pursuant to ASC 350, “ Intangibles – Goodwill and Other Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses and Other Intangible Assets.
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(t) Software and Web Development Costs The Company capitalizes direct internal and external costs incurred to develop internal-use computer software during the application development stage pursuant to ASC 350-40, “ Intangibles – Goodwill and Other.” . Website Development Costs”
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Policy [Policy Text Block]	(u) Redeemable noncontrolling interests Redeemable noncontrolling interests are interests in subsidiaries that are redeemable outside of the Company’s control either for cash or other assets. These interests are classified as mezzanine equity and measured at the greater of estimated redemption value at the end of each reporting period or the historical cost basis of the noncontrolling interests adjusted for cumulative earnings allocations. The resulting increases or decreases in the estimated redemption amount are affected by corresponding charges against retained earnings, or in the absence of retained earnings, additional paid-in-capital.
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(v) Investments Investment Securities Available-for-sale The company liquidated its available-for-sale investment portfolio during 2015. Prior to liquidation of the portfolio, investments consisted primarily of corporate fixed maturity securities and mutual funds. Debt securities were classified as “available-for-sale” and reported at fair value. Investment income was recognized when earned and reported net of investment expenses. Unrealized gains and losses were excluded from earnings and are reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until realized, unless the losses are deemed to be other than temporary. Realized gains or losses, including any provision for other-than-temporary declines in value, were included in the statements of operations. For purposes of computing realized gains and losses, the specific-identification method of determining cost was used. Cost Method On April 10, 2015, the Company made its initial minimum $5 million investment and invested in MGM’s world-class casino property, MGM National Harbor, located in Prince George’s County, Maryland, which has a predominately African-American demographic profile. On November 30, 2016, the Company contributed an additional $35 million to complete its investment. This investment further diversifies our platform in the entertainment industry while still focusing on our core demographic. We accounted for this investment on a cost basis. Our investment entitles us to an annual cash distribution based on net gaming revenue.
Content Assets [Policy Text Block]	(w) Content Assets TV One has entered into contracts to acquire entertainment programming rights and programs from distributors and producers. The license periods granted in these contracts generally run from one year to ten years. Contract payments are made in installments over terms that are generally shorter than the contract period. Each contract is recorded as an asset and a liability at an amount equal to its gross contractual commitment when the license period begins and the program is available for its first airing. Acquired content is generally amortized on a straight-line method over the term of the license which reflects the estimated usage. For certain content for which the pattern of usage is accelerated, amortization is based upon the actual usage. The Company also has programming for which the Company has engaged third parties to develop and produce, and it owns most or all rights (commissioned programming). Content amortization expense for each period is recognized based on the revenue forecast model, which approximates the proportion that estimated advertising and affiliate revenues for the current period represent in relation to the estimated remaining total lifetime revenues. Acquired program rights are recorded at the lower of unamortized cost or estimated net realizable value. Estimated net realizable values are based on the estimated revenues associated with the program materials and related expenses. The Company recorded an impairment and recorded additional amortization expense of approximately $2.9 million, $804,000 and $58,000 as a result of evaluating its contracts for recoverability for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. All produced and licensed content is classified as a long-term asset, except for the portion of the unamortized content balance that is expected to be amortized within one year which is classified as a current asset. Tax incentives state and local governments offer that are directly measured based on production activities are recorded as reductions in production costs.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	(x) Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, “ Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue Recognition Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net) Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, “ Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “ Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs Interest - Imputation of Interest: Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “ Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “ Leases (Topic 842) In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “ Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718) In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “ Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “ Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (A Consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force) In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, “ Restricted Cash In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “ Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment
Related Party Transactions [Policy Text Block]	(y) Related Party Transactions Reach Media operates the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage, a fund raising event for the Tom Joyner Foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”), a 501(c)(3) entity. The terms of the agreement are that Reach Media provides all necessary operations for the Fantastic Voyage, that the Foundation reimburse the Company for all related expenses, and that the Foundation pay a fee plus a performance bonus to Reach Media. The fee is up to the first $1.0 million after the Fantastic Voyage nets $250,000 to the Foundation. The balance of any operating income is earned by the Foundation less a performance bonus of 50% to Reach Media of any excess over $1.25 million. Reach Media’s earnings for the Fantastic Voyage may not exceed $1.5 million. The Foundation’s remittances to Reach Media under the agreement are limited to its Fantastic Voyage-related cash revenues; Reach Media bears the risk should the Fantastic Voyage sustain a loss and bears all credit risk associated with the related customer cabin sales. For the year ended December 31, 2016, Reach Media’s revenues, expenses, and operating income for the Fantastic Voyage were approximately $8.9 million, $7.9 million, and $1.0 million, respectively; for the year ended December 31, 2015, approximately $8.7 million, $7.5 million, and $1.2 million, respectively; for the year ended December 31, 2014, approximately $6.6 million, $5.7 million, and $900,000, respectively. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Foundation owed Reach Media $426,000 and approximately $1.2 million, respectively under the agreement, for operations on the next sailing. Reach Media provides office facilities (including office space, telecommunications facilities, and office equipment) to the Foundation, and to Tom Joyner, LTD. (“Limited”), Tom Joyner’s production company. Such services are provided to the Foundation and to Limited on a pass-through basis at cost. Additionally, from time to time, the Foundation and Limited reimburse Reach Media for expenditures paid on their behalf at Reach Media related events. Under these arrangements, as of December 31, 2016, the Foundation and Limited owed $10,000 and $7,000 to Reach Media, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, the Foundation and Limited owed $3,000 and $11,000 to Reach Media, respectively.

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule Of Launch Assets [Table Text Block]	The gross value and accumulated amortization of the launch assets is as follows: As of December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Launch assets $ 1,784 $ 726 Less: Accumulated amortization (203 ) (61 ) Launch assets, net $ 1,581 $ 665
Schedule Of Launch Assets Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Future estimated launch support amortization expense or revenue reduction related to launch assets for years 2017 through 2021 is as follows: (In thousands) 2017 $ 204 2018 $ 193 2019 $ 193 2020 $ 193 2021 $ 193
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the potential common shares excluded from the diluted calculation. Year ended Year ended Year ended Stock options 3,700 3,712 3,737 Restricted stock awards 1,226 2,064 2,575
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]	As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the fair values of our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized as follows: Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (In thousands) As of December 31, 2016 Liabilities subject to fair value measurement: Employment agreement award (a) $ 26,965 $ — $ — $ 26,965 Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement: Redeemable noncontrolling interests (b) $ 12,410 $ — $ — $ 12,410 As of December 31, 2015 Liabilities subject to fair value measurement: Incentive award plan (c) $ 1,506 $ — $ — $ 1,506 Employment agreement award (a) 20,915 — — 20,915 Total $ 22,421 $ — $ — $ 22,421 Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement: Redeemable noncontrolling interests (b) $ 11,286 $ — $ — $ 11,286 (a) Pursuant to an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is eligible to receive an award (the “Employment Agreement Award”) amount equal to approximately 4% of any proceeds from distributions or other liquidity events in excess of the return of the Company’s aggregate investment in TV One. The Company reviews the factors underlying this award at the end of each quarter including the valuation of TV One (based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One as determined by a combination of a discounted cash flow analysis and the value used in connection with the Comcast Buyout, as defined in Note 2 – Acquisitions and Dispositions (b) The redeemable noncontrolling interest in Reach Media is measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating the fair value. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value. (c) Balance is measured based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One as determined by a combination of a discounted cash flow analysis and the value used in connection with the Comcast Buyout (as defined in Note 2 – Acquisitions and Dispositions
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	There were no transfers in or out of Level 1, 2, or 3 during the year ended December 31, 2016. The following table presents the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016: Incentive Employment Redeemable (In thousands) Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 1,044 $ 17,993 $ 10,836 Dividends paid to redeemable noncontrolling interests — — (2,001 ) Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 1,739 Distribution — (1,500 ) — Change in fair value 462 4,422 712 Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 1,506 $ 20,915 $ 11,286 Dividends paid to redeemable noncontrolling interests — — (2,001 ) Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 1,139 Distribution (1,480 ) (1,800 ) — Change in fair value (26 ) 7,850 1,986 Balance at December 31, 2016 $ — $ 26,965 $ 12,410 The amount of total income (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at December 31, 2016 $ 26 $ (7,850 ) $ — The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at December 31, 2015 $ (462 ) $ (4,422 ) $ — The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities held at December 31, 2014 $ (300 ) $ (4,305 ) $ —
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]	For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows: Significant As of As of Level 3 liabilities Valuation Technique Unobservable Inputs Significant Unobservable Input Value Incentive award plan Discounted Cash Flow Discount Rate N/A * 10.8 % Incentive award plan Discounted Cash Flow Long-term Growth Rate N/A * 3.0 % Employment agreement award Discounted Cash Flow Discount Rate 11.0 % 10.8 % Employment agreement award Discounted Cash Flow Long-term Growth Rate 2.5 % 3.0 % Redeemable noncontrolling interest Discounted Cash Flow Discount Rate 10.5 % 11.8 % Redeemable noncontrolling interest Discounted Cash Flow Long-term Growth Rate 1.0 % 1.5 % *Final distribution related to the incentive award plan occurred during the first quarter of 2016.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	Property and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the related estimated useful lives. Property and equipment consists of the following: As of December 31, Estimated 2016 2015 Useful Lives (In thousands) Land and improvements $ 2,830 $ 3,777 — Buildings 1,264 1,554 31 years Transmitters and towers 39,266 41,317 7-15 years Equipment 57,218 55,767 3-7 years Furniture and fixtures 10,153 9,369 6 years Software and web development 23,679 22,411 3 years Leasehold improvements 24,248 24,133 Lease Term Construction-in-progress 135 152 — 158,793 158,480 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (133,942) (129,202) Property and equipment, net $ 24,851 $ 29,278

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GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Radio Broadcasting Licenses [Abstract]
Schedule Of Radio Broadcasting Licenses Impairment [Table Text Block]	Radio Broadcasting October 1, October 1, October 1, Licenses 2016 2015 2014 Impairment charge (in millions) $ 1.3 $ 23.6 $ — Discount Rate 9.0 % 9.5 % 9.5 % Year 1 Market Revenue Growth Rate Range 1.0% – 2.4 % 0.7% – 2.2 % 0.3% – 1.0 % Long-term Market Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 – 10) 0.5% – 1.5 % 0.5% – 1.5 % 1.0% – 2.0 % Mature Market Share Range 6.9% – 25.8 % 7.0% – 25.8 % 6.9% – 25.2 % Mature Operating Profit Margin Range 30.5% – 51.8 % 30.5% – 50.4 % 30.0% – 48.4 %
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	Radio Broadcasting Licenses Carrying Balances As of Net As of December Increase December Unit of Accounting 31, 2015 (Decrease) 31, 2016 (In thousands ) Unit of Accounting 2 $ 3,086 $ – $ 3,086 Unit of Accounting 4 16,142 – 16,142 Unit of Accounting 5 16,100 210 16,310 Unit of Accounting 7 15,871 – 15,871 Unit of Accounting 14 20,434 – 20,434 Unit of Accounting 15 20,736 – 20,736 Unit of Accounting 11 21,135 – 21,135 Unit of Accounting 9 34,270 – 34,270 Unit of Accounting 6 22,642 – 22,642 Unit of Accounting 16 52,965 – 52,965 Unit of Accounting 13 47,846 – 47,846 Unit of Accounting 8 62,015 – 62,015 Unit of Accounting 12 49,663 – 49,663 Unit of Accounting 1 93,394 – 93,394 Unit of Accounting 10 166,940 – 166,940 Total $ 643,239 $ 210 * $ 643,449 * The amount listed is net of an impairment charge of approximately $ 1.3
Schedule Of Good Will Impairment Test Radio Marketing Unit [Table Text Block]	Goodwill (Radio Market October 1, October 1, October 1, Reporting Units) 2016 (a) 2015 (a) 2014 (a) Impairment charge (in millions) $ — $ 3.1 $ — Discount Rate 9.0 % 9.5 % 9.5 % Year 1 Market Revenue Growth Rate Range (9.4)% – 29.4 % (9.0)% – 23.3 % 0.3% – 1.0 % Long-term Market Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 – 10) 0.5% – 1.5 % 0.5% – 1.5 % 1.0% - 2.0 % Mature Market Share Range 8.1% - 18.4 % 8.0% - 19.1 % 7.2% - 19.5 % Mature Operating Profit Margin Range 26.3% - 53.8 % 25.6% - 53.3 % 26.4% - 52.2 % (a) Reflects the key assumptions for testing only those radio markets with remaining goodwill.
Schedule Of Goodwill Impairment Test Reach Media Goodwill [Table Text Block]	October 1, October 1, October 1, Reach Media Segment Goodwill 2016 2015 2014 Impairment charge (in millions) $ — $ — $ — Discount Rate 10.5 % 11.5 % 12.0 % Year 1 Revenue Growth Rate (0.3) % (0.6) % 1.5 % Long-term Revenue Growth Rate (Year 5) 1.0 % 1.5 % 1.9 % Operating Profit Margin Range 15.1% – 17.5 % 14.0% – 15.7 % 10.0% – 14.9 %
Schedule Of Goodwill Impairment Test Goodwill Internet Segment [Table Text Block]	October 1, October 1, September 30, October 1, Internet Segment Goodwill 2016 2015 2015 2014 Impairment charge (in millions) $ — $ — $ 14.5 $ — Discount Rate 12.5 % 14.0 % 14.0 % 13.5 % Year 1 Revenue Growth Rate 9.8 % 5.3 % 5.3 % 11.8 % Long-term Revenue Growth Rate (Years 6 – 10) 3.0% - 8.4 % 2.6% - 4.4 % 2.6% - 4.4 % 2.7% - 6.5 % Operating Profit Margin Range (9.8)% - 20.3 % 4.5% - 23.9 % 4.5% - 23.9 % 9.1% - 25.6 %
Schedule Of Goodwill Impairment Test Cable Television Goodwill [Table Text Block]	October 1, October 1, October 1, Cable Television Segment Goodwill 2016 2015 2014 Impairment charge (in millions) $ — $ — $ — Discount Rate 11.0 % 10.8 % 10.4 % Year 1 Revenue Growth Rate 7.4 % 7.1 % 11.5 % Long-term Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 – 10) 2.3% - 2.9 % 2.7% - 4.2 % 2.7% - 4.7 % Operating Profit Margin Range 40.2% - 44.3 % 37.6% - 38.7 % 29.8% - 36.1 %
Schedule Of Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	Radio Cable Broadcasting Reach Media Internet Television Segment Segment Segment Segment Total (In thousands) Gross goodwill $ 152,151 $ 30,468 $ 21,816 $ 165,044 $ 369,479 Accumulated impairment losses (81,328) (16,114) — — (97,442) Additions 2,712 — 606 — 3,318 Impairments — — — — — Net goodwill at December 31, 2014 $ 73,535 $ 14,354 $ 22,422 $ 165,044 $ 275,355 Gross goodwill $ 154,863 $ 30,468 $ 22,422 $ 165,044 $ 372,797 Accumulated impairment losses (81,328) (16,114) — — (97,442) Additions — — 582 — 582 Impairments (3,108) — (14,545) — (17,653) Net goodwill at December 31, 2015 $ 70,427 $ 14,354 $ 8,459 $ 165,044 $ 258,284 Gross goodwill $ 154,863 $ 30,468 $ 23,004 $ 165,044 $ 373,379 Accumulated impairment losses (84,436) (16,114) (14,545) — (115,095) Additions — — — — — Impairments — — — — — Net goodwill at December 31, 2016 $ 70,427 $ 14,354 $ 8,459 $ 165,044 $ 258,284
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	Other intangible assets, excluding goodwill, radio broadcasting licenses and the unamortized brand name, are being amortized on a straight-line basis over various periods. Other intangible assets consist of the following: Remaining Weighted- Average As of December 31, Period of Period of 2016 2015 Amortization Amortization (In thousands) Trade names $ 17,344 $ 17,344 2-5 Years 2.2 Years Intellectual property 9,531 9,531 4-10 Years 0.9 Years Affiliate agreements 178,986 178,986 8 Years 2.3 Years Acquired income leases 127 44 3-15 Years 12.1 Years Advertiser agreements 44,871 44,871 2-12 Years 6.3 Years Favorable office and transmitter leases 2,097 2,097 2-60 Years 40.6 Years Brand names 2,853 2,853 10 Years 8.1 Years Brand names - unamortized 39,690 39,690 Indefinite — ABL facility debt costs 421 — Debt term 4.2 Years Launch assets 1,784 726 Contract length 8.0 Years Other intangibles 609 606 1-5 Years 1.7 Years 298,313 296,748 Less: Accumulated amortization (181,713) (155,315) Other intangible assets, net $ 116,600 $ 141,433 3.5 Years
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	The following table presents the Company’s estimate of amortization expense for the years 2017 through 2021 for intangible assets: (In thousands) 2017 $ 26,013 2018 $ 25,904 2019 $ 10,045 2020 $ 3,519 2021 $ 964

CONTENT ASSETS (Tables)

CONTENT ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Content Assets [Abstract]
Schedule Of Finite Lived Content Assets [Table Text Block]	The gross cost and accumulated amortization of content assets is as follows: As of December 31, Period of 2016 2015 Amortization (In thousands) Produced content assets: Completed $ 249,561 $ 194,035 In-production 13,685 14,897 Licensed content assets acquired: Acquired 51,223 65,799 Content assets, at cost 314,469 274,731 1-5 Years Less: Accumulated amortization (211,793) (197,849) Content assets, net 102,676 76,882 Current portion (35,854) (28,638) Noncurrent portion $ 66,822 $ 48,244
Schedule Of Finite Lived Content Assets Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Future estimated content amortization expense related to agreements entered into as of December 31, 2016, for years 2017 through 2021 is as follows: (In thousands) 2017 $ 35,854 2018 $ 25,846 2019 $ 14,602 2020 $ 7,779 2021 $ 4,052
Content Payments Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block]	Future minimum content payments required under agreements entered into as of December 31, 2016, are as follows: (In thousands) 2017 $ 33,057 2018 $ 7,550 2019 $ 5,230 2020 $ 2,845 2021 $ 1,193

INVESTMENTS (Tables)

INVESTMENTS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Table Text Block]	Available-for-sale securities were sold as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Proceeds from sales $ 3,524 Gross realized gains 19 Gross realized losses 133

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tabl

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Other current liabilities consist of the following: As of December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Deferred revenue $ 8,693 $ 7,491 Deferred barter revenue 1,337 1,049 Deferred rent 736 646 Employment Agreement Award 2,511 1,898 Incentive award plan — 1,506 Accrued national representative fees 563 708 Accrued miscellaneous taxes 223 428 Income taxes payable 689 642 Tenant allowance 115 230 Other current liabilities 11,780 11,551 Other current liabilities $ 26,647 $ 26,149

LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)

LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Long Term Debt [Table Text Block]	Long-term debt consists of the following: As of December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) 2015 Credit Facility $ 344,750 $ 348,250 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2020 315,000 335,000 7.375% Senior Secured Notes due April 2022 350,000 350,000 Comcast Note due April 2019 11,872 11,872 Total debt 1,021,622 1,045,122 Less: current portion of long-term debt 3,500 3,500 Less: original issue discount and issuance costs 15,386 20,785 Long-term debt, net $ 1,002,736 $ 1,020,837
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	Future scheduled minimum principal payments of debt as of December 31, 2016, are as follows: 7.375% Senior 9.25% Senior Secured Comcast Subordinated Notes Note due 2015 Notes due due April April 2019 Credit Facility February 2020 2022 Total (In thousands) 2017 $ — $ 3,500 $ — $ — $ 3,500 2018 — 341,250 — — 341,250 2019 11,872 — — — 11,872 2020 — — 315,000 — 315,000 2021 — — — — — 2022 and thereafter — — — 350,000 350,000 Total Debt $ 11,872 $ 344,750 $ 315,000 $ 350,000 $ 1,021,62

INCOME TAXES (Tables)

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	A reconciliation of the statutory federal income taxes to the recorded provision for income taxes from continuing operations is as follows: For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Statutory tax ( 35% rate) $ 3,604 $ (17,877) $ (2,775) Effect of state taxes, net of federal benefit 534 (3,437) (719) Effect of state rate and tax law changes (1,123) 4,791 600 Return to provision adjustments 2,043 — — Other permanent items 739 198 206 Non-deductible officer’s compensation 3,251 3,021 2,369 Impairment of long-lived assets — 6,103 — Noncontrolling interest — (2,152) (6,752) Disallowed interest — — 799 Change in entity classification – TV One (3,753) — — Change in valuation allowance (139,797) 23,170 35,951 Expiring NOLs 142,801 1,592 156 NOL adjustments — — 4,724 Forfeiture of stock-based compensation 56 189 61 Uncertain tax positions 1,184 (772) 153 Other 41 232 41 Provision for income taxes $ 9,580 $ 15,058 $ 34,814
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	The components of the provision for income taxes from continuing operations are as follows: For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Federal: Current $ 158 $ — $ — Deferred 7,212 15,161 31,402 State: Current 308 572 558 Deferred 1,902 (675) 2,854 Provision for income taxes $ 9,580 $ 15,058 $ 34,814
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	The significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: As of December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Deferred tax assets/(liabilities): Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 2,675 $ 1,831 Accruals 2,446 1,903 Fixed assets 1,419 734 Stock-based compensation 1,620 1,213 Net operating loss carryforwards 207,657 354,545 Charitable contribution carryforward 347 586 Prepaid expenses — (150) Intangible assets (241,379) (223,576) Partnership interests (18) (22,051) Qualified film expenditures (5,568) — Alternative minimum tax credit 294 — Other (437) (349) Valuation allowance (241,789) (381,586) Net deferred tax liability $ (272,733) $ (266,900)
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Balance as of January 1 $ 4,036 $ 5,224 $ 5,071 (Deductions) additions for tax positions related to current years — — 153 (Deductions) additions for tax positions related to prior years 1,764 (1,188) — Balance as of December 31 $ 5,800 $ 4,036 $ 5,224

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	These fair values were derived using the BSM with the following weighted-average assumptions: For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Average risk-free interest rate — 1.89 % 1.94 % Expected dividend yield — 0.00 % 0.00 % Expected lives — 6.38 years 6.00 years Expected volatility — 85.9 % 121.1 %
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	Transactions and other information relating to stock options for the years December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 are summarized below: Weighted- Average Weighted- Remaining Number Average Contractual Aggregate of Exercise Term (In Intrinsic Options Price Years) Value Outstanding at December 31, 2013 4,300,000 $ 7.46 — — Grants 1,105,000 $ 2.75 Exercised (92,000) $ 1.36 Forfeited/cancelled/expired (1,576,000) $ 14.81 Outstanding at December 31, 2014 3,737,000 $ 3.12 5.18 $ 629,440 Grants 350,000 $ 2.10 Exercised — $ — Forfeited/cancelled/expired (375,000) $ 12.63 Outstanding at December 31, 2015 3,712,000 $ 2.06 5.20 $ 733,000 Grants — $ — Exercised — $ — Forfeited/cancelled/expired (12,000) $ 10.66 Outstanding at December 31, 2016 3,700,000 $ 2.03 4.21 $ 3,675,000 Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016 3,659,000 $ 2.03 4.16 $ 3,642,000 Unvested at December 31, 2016 250,000 $ 2.12 8.80 $ 195,000 Exercisable at December 31, 2016 3,450,000 $ 2.03 3.88 $ 3,479,000
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]	Transactions and other information relating to restricted stock grants for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 are summarized below: Average Fair Value at Grant Shares Date Unvested at December 31, 2013 130,000 $ 2.11 Grants 2,480,000 $ 2.79 Vested (75,000) $ 1.99 Forfeited/cancelled/expired — $ — Unvested at December 31, 2014 2,535,000 $ 2.78 Grants 194,000 $ 2.66 Vested (1,707,000) $ 2.76 Forfeited/cancelled/expired (69,000) $ 3.06 Unvested at December 31, 2015 953,000 $ 2.76 Grants 238,000 $ 2.22 Vested (788,000) $ 2.80 Forfeited/cancelled/expired (45,000) $ 2.75 Unvested at December 31, 2016 358,000 $ 2.31

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule [Table Text Block]	The amounts the Company is obligated to pay for these agreements are shown below. Other Operating Operating Contracts Lease and Agreements Agreements (In thousands) Years ending December 31: 2017 $ 10,173 $ 73,419 2018 10,380 23,472 2019 9,626 20,229 2020 8,975 17,308 2021 7,548 15,462 2022 and thereafter 25,043 69,117 Total $ 71,745 $ 219,007

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Table

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]	Quarters Ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 (a) (In thousands, except share data) 2016: Net revenue $ 109,088 $ 122,719 $ 110,856 $ 113,556 Operating income 18,808 27,719 24,533 17,084 Net (loss) income (3,526) 7,749 (20) (3,487) Consolidated net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders (3,947) 7,314 (423) (3,367) BASIC AND DILUTED NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS Net (loss) income per share $ (0.08) $ 0.15 $ (0.01) $ (0.07) Consolidated net (loss) income per share attributable to common stockholders $ (0.08) $ 0.15 $ (0.01) $ (0.07) WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING Weighted average shares outstanding — basic 48,664,524 48,110,440 47,481,004 47,463,258 Weighted average shares outstanding —diluted 48,664,524 49,279,142 47,481,004 47,463,258 (a) The net loss from continuing operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, includes approximately $ 1.3 Quarters Ended March 31 June 30 September 30(a) December 31 (a) (In thousands, except share data) 2015: Net revenue $ 105,763 $ 119,821 $ 115,893 $ 109,384 Operating income (loss) 15,593 24,787 7,092 (11,305) Net loss (12,023) (12,674) (17,631) (23,806) Consolidated net loss attributable to common stockholders (18,489) (13,039) (18,145) (24,349) BASIC AND DILUTED NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS Net (loss) income per share $ (0.39) $ (0.27) $ (0.38) $ (0.50) Consolidated net (loss) income per share attributable to common stockholders $ (0.39) $ (0.27) $ (0.38) $ (0.50) WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING Weighted average shares outstanding — basic and diluted 47,608,038 48,062,991 48,220,262 48,220,262 (a) The net loss from continuing operations for the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2015, includes approximately $ 14.5 26.7 Quarters Ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 (In thousands, except share data) 2014: Net revenue $ 111,072 $ 108,414 $ 112,171 $ 109,730 Operating income 15,831 22,350 19,560 19,424 Net loss (20,302) (5,408) (8,758) (8,272) Consolidated net loss attributable to common stockholders (25,183) (10,816) (13,220) (13,451) BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS Net loss per share $ (0.53) $ (0.23) $ (0.28) $ (0.28) Consolidated net loss per share attributable to common stockholders $ (0.53) $ (0.23) $ (0.28) $ (0.28) WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING Weighted average shares outstanding — basic and diluted 47,441,175 47,465,653 47,601,371 47,608,038 (a) The net loss from continuing operations for the quarters ended March 31, 2013, June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2013 includes approximately $ 1.4 9.8 3.7

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Detailed segment data for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 is presented in the following table: For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (In thousands) Net Revenue: Radio Broadcasting $ 194,457 $ 197,396 $ 213,037 Reach Media 53,930 54,779 52,543 Internet 22,215 21,177 24,337 Cable Television 191,854 183,623 157,086 Corporate/Eliminations* (6,237) (6,114) (5,616) Consolidated $ 456,219 $ 450,861 $ 441,387 Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets): Radio Broadcasting $ 118,611 $ 126,670 $ 128,737 Reach Media 44,708 45,784 50,849 Internet 22,291 21,699 22,998 Cable Television 116,273 117,132 104,210 Corporate/Eliminations 30,658 26,843 20,606 Consolidated $ 332,541 $ 338,128 $ 327,400 Depreciation and Amortization: Radio Broadcasting $ 4,350 $ 4,910 $ 5,039 Reach Media 210 185 1,146 Internet 1,694 1,997 2,422 Cable Television 26,223 26,152 26,115 Corporate/Eliminations 1,770 2,111 2,100 Consolidated $ 34,247 $ 35,355 $ 36,822 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets: Radio Broadcasting $ 1,287 $ 26,666 $ — Reach Media — — — Internet — 14,545 — Cable Television — — — Corporate/Eliminations — — — Consolidated $ 1,287 $ 41,211 $ — Operating income (loss): Radio Broadcasting $ 70,209 $ 39,150 $ 79,261 Reach Media 9,012 8,810 548 Internet (1,770) (17,064) (1,083) Cable Television 49,358 40,339 26,761 Corporate/Eliminations (38,665) (35,068) (28,322) Consolidated $ 88,144 $ 36,167 $ 77,165 * Intercompany revenue included in net revenue above is as follows: Radio Broadcasting $ (1,138) $ (3,470) $ (3,159) Reach Media (1,706) (1,595) (1,246) Internet (3,342) (3,527) (3,693) TV One (51) — — Capital expenditures by segment are as follows: Radio Broadcasting $ 2,927 $ 5,021 $ 2,226 Reach Media 370 209 176 Internet 1,122 1,337 1,323 Cable Television 360 281 301 Corporate/Eliminations 1,246 491 1,511 Consolidated $ 6,025 $ 7,339 5,537 As of December 31, December 31, 2016 2015 (In thousands) Total Assets: Radio Broadcasting $ 781,450 $ 781,022 Reach Media 37,192 36,989 Internet 17,749 18,427 Cable Television 446,880 445,660 Corporate/Eliminations 75,515 64,426 Consolidated $ 1,358,786 $ 1,346,524

ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF S40

ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Launch assets	$ 1,784	$ 726
Less: Accumulated amortization	(203)	(61)
Launch assets, net	$ 1,581	$ 665

ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF S41

ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 1) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
2,017	$ 204
2,018	193
2,019	193
2,020	193
2,021	$ 193

ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF S42

ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Restricted Stock [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	1,226	2,064	2,575
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	3,700	3,712	3,737

ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF S43

ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Total			$ 22,421
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	[1]	$ 12,410	11,286
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Total			0
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	[1]	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Total			0
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	[1]	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Total			22,421
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	[1]	12,410	11,286
Incentive Award Plan [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan	[2]		1,506
Incentive Award Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan	[2]		0
Incentive Award Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan	[2]		0
Incentive Award Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan	[2]		1,506
Employment Agreement Award [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Employment agreement award	[3]	26,965	20,915
Employment Agreement Award [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Employment agreement award	[3]	0	0
Employment Agreement Award [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Employment agreement award	[3]	0	0
Employment Agreement Award [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Employment agreement award	[3]	$ 26,965	$ 20,915
[1]	The redeemable noncontrolling interest in Reach Media is measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating the fair value. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value.
[2]	Balance is measured based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One as determined by a combination of a discounted cash flow analysis and the value used in connection with the Comcast Buyout (as defined in Note 2 – Acquisitions and Dispositions). Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating TV One’s fair value using a discounted cash flow analysis.
[3]	Pursuant to an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is eligible to receive an award (the “Employment Agreement Award”) amount equal to approximately 4% of any proceeds from distributions or other liquidity events in excess of the return of the Company’s aggregate investment in TV One. The Company reviews the factors underlying this award at the end of each quarter including the valuation of TV One (based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One as determined by a combination of a discounted cash flow analysis and the value used in connection with the Comcast Buyout, as defined in Note 2 – Acquisitions and Dispositions), and an assessment of the probability that the Employment Agreement will be renewed and contain the award. There are probability factors included in the calculation of the award related to the likelihood that the award will be realized. The Company’s obligation to pay the award was triggered after the Company’s recovery of the aggregate amount of our pre-Comcast Buyout capital contribution in TV One, and payment is required only upon actual receipt of distributions of cash or marketable securities or proceeds from a liquidity event with respect to such invested amount. The CEO was fully vested in the award upon execution of the Employment Agreement, and the award lapses if the CEO voluntarily leaves the Company or is terminated for cause. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating TV One’s fair value using a discounted cash flow analysis. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved terms for a new employment agreement with the CEO, including a renewal of the Employment Agreement Award upon similar terms as in the prior Employment Agreement. While a new employment agreement has not been executed as of the date of this report, the CEO is being compensated according to the new terms approved by the Compensation Committee.

ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF S44

ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Incentive Award Plan [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 1,506	$ 1,044
Dividends paid to redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0
Distribution	(1,480)	0
Change in fair value	(26)	462
Balance, end of period	0	1,506	$ 1,044
The amount of total income (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities	26	(462)	(300)
Employment Agreement Award [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	20,915	17,993
Dividends paid to redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	0	0
Distribution	(1,800)	(1,500)
Change in fair value	7,850	4,422
Balance, end of period	26,965	20,915	17,993
The amount of total income (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities	(7,850)	(4,422)	(4,305)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	11,286	10,836
Dividends paid to redeemable noncontrolling interests	(2,001)	(2,001)
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	1,139	1,739
Distribution	0	0
Change in fair value	1,986	712
Balance, end of period	12,410	11,286	10,836
The amount of total income (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF S45

ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 5)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015
Incentive Award Plan [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate		[1]	10.80%
Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Growth Rate		[1]	3.00%
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Technique	Discounted Cash Flow
Employment Agreement Award [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	11.00%		10.80%
Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Growth Rate	2.50%		3.00%
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Technique	Discounted Cash Flow
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	10.50%		11.80%
Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Growth Rate	1.00%		1.50%
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Technique	Discounted Cash Flow
[1]	Final distribution related to the incentive award plan occurred during the first quarter of 2016.

ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF S46

ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended															12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016		Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015		Sep. 30, 2015	[2]	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Nov. 30, 2016	Apr. 10, 2015
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Cost of Goods and Services Sold, Total																$ 134,000,000	$ 134,410,000	$ 141,689,000
Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total																147,905,000	151,726,000	144,349,000
Impairment Of Long-Lived Assets Held-For-Use																1,287,000	41,211,000	0
Goodwill	$ 258,284,000					$ 258,284,000						$ 275,355,000				258,284,000	258,284,000	275,355,000
Indefinite-Lived License Agreements	$ 643,449,000					643,239,000										$ 643,449,000	643,239,000
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%															100.00%
Amortization of Intangible Assets																$ 26,200,000	26,300,000	27,100,000
Payments of Financing Costs																421,000	23,480,000	4,685,000
Payment of launch support																$ 1,100,000	670,000
Related Party Transaction, Terms and Manner of Settlement																The fee is up to the first $1.0 million after the Fantastic Voyage nets $250,000 to the Foundation. The balance of any operating income is earned by the Foundation less a performance bonus of 50% to Reach Media of any excess over $1.25 million.
Revenues	$ 113,556,000	[1]	$ 110,856,000	$ 122,719,000	$ 109,088,000	109,384,000	[2]	$ 115,893,000		$ 119,821,000	$ 105,763,000	109,730,000	$ 112,171,000	$ 108,414,000	$ 111,072,000	$ 456,219,000	450,861,000	441,387,000
Operating Expenses, Total																368,075,000	414,694,000	364,222,000
Operating Income (Loss)	17,084,000	[1]	$ 24,533,000	$ 27,719,000	$ 18,808,000	(11,305,000)	[2]	$ 7,092,000		$ 24,787,000	$ 15,593,000	$ 19,424,000	$ 19,560,000	$ 22,350,000	$ 15,831,000	88,144,000	36,167,000	77,165,000
Other Selling, General and Administrative Expense To Selling, General and Administrative Expense																	1,900,000	1,900,000
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs																	7,400,000
Comcast Note [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	11,900,000															11,900,000
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 11,900,000															$ 11,900,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	10.47%															10.47%
MGM National Harbor [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Investment Owned, at Cost																			$ 35,000,000	$ 5,000,000
Continuing Operations [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Marketing and Advertising Expense																$ 20,900,000	19,700,000	16,900,000
Barter Transactions [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Advertising Barter Transactions, Advertising Barter Revenue																2,100,000	2,300,000	3,200,000
Cost of Goods and Services Sold, Total																1,900,000	2,200,000	3,100,000
Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total																162,000	197,000	162,000
Radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Sales Commissions and Fees																$ 27,500,000	$ 27,500,000	30,800,000
Launch Support Assets [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Weighted Average Amortization Period																9 years 4 months 24 days	10 years 10 months 24 days
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Remaining Weighted Average Amortization Period																8 years	8 years 10 months 24 days
Amortization of Intangible Assets																$ 142,000	$ 2,600,000	9,900,000
Content Assets [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets																2,900,000	804,000	58,000
Radio Broadcasting Licenses [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Impairment Of Long-Lived Assets Held-For-Use																$ 1,300,000	41,200,000
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Percentage Of Award Amount	4.00%															4.00%
Tom Joyner Foundation Inc [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party, Total	$ 10,000					3,000										$ 10,000	3,000
Tom Joyner Limited [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party, Total	7,000					11,000										7,000	11,000
Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2020 [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	315,000,000					335,000,000										315,000,000	335,000,000
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 283,500,000					258,000,000										$ 283,500,000	258,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	9.25%															9.25%
Payments of Financing Costs																		4,500,000
Senior Subordinated Notes due March 2022 [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 350,000,000					350,000,000										$ 350,000,000	350,000,000
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 344,800,000					311,500,000										$ 344,800,000	311,500,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.375%															7.375%
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 348,300,000															$ 348,300,000
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	353,000,000															353,000,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	$ 350,000,000															350,000,000
Tv One Llc [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Sales Commissions and Fees																15,600,000	15,100,000	14,400,000
Reach Media Inc [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Cost of Goods and Services Sold, Total																$ 1,500,000
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	80.00%															80.00%
Reach Media Inc [Member] | Fantastic Voyage [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Revenues																$ 8,900,000	8,700,000	6,600,000
Operating Expenses, Total																7,900,000	7,500,000	5,700,000
Operating Income (Loss)																1,000,000	1,200,000	$ 900,000
Due to Related Parties	$ 426,000					$ 1,200,000										$ 426,000	$ 1,200,000
[1]	The net loss from continuing operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, includes approximately $1.3 million of impairment charges.
[2]	The net loss from continuing operations for the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2015, includes approximately $14.5 million and $26.7 million, respectively of impairment charges.

ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS (

ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS (Details Textual) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Apr. 17, 2015	Dec. 17, 2014	Feb. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent				100.00%
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross				$ 2,000,000	$ 0	$ 9,140,000
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Noncurrent				2,200,000
TV One [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total	$ 211,100,000
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	99.60%
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 221,700,000
Working Capital Adjustment	1,300,000
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 11,900,000
Gaffney [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total			$ 7,700,000
Gaffney [Member] | AM Station [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Marketable Securities			225,000				$ 225,000
Gaffney [Member] | FM Station [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total			426,000
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets, Radio Broadcasting Licenses			7,000,000
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Including Goodwill			2,700,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent			2,700,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles			$ 44,000
GG Digital, Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total		$ 2,000,000
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Including Goodwill		1,200,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Brand		314,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Trademarks, Trade Names and Domain Names		10,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Content		440,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Mobile Software Application		$ 38,000
Wilks [Member] | FM Station [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total				2,000,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total				861,000
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets, Radio Broadcasting Licenses				1,500,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Intangible Assets				84,000
Business Combination Unfavorable Lease Liability				$ 443,000

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 158,793	$ 158,480
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(133,942)	(129,202)
Property and equipment, net	24,851	29,278
Land and improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 2,830	3,777
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	0 years
Building [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 1,264	1,554
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	31 years
Transmitters and towers [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 39,266	41,317
Transmitters and towers [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	7 years
Transmitters and towers [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	15 years
Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 57,218	55,767
Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	3 years
Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	7 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 10,153	9,369
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	6 years
Software and web development [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 23,679	22,411
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	3 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 24,248	24,133
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	Lease Term
Construction-in-progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	$ 135	$ 152
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	0 years

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GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) - Radio Broadcasting Licenses [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 01, 2015	Oct. 01, 2014
Schedule Of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment charge (in millions)	$ 1.3	$ 23.6	$ 0
Discount Rate	9.00%	9.50%	9.50%
Minimum [Member]
Schedule Of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Year 1 Market Revenue Growth Rate Range	1.00%	0.70%	0.30%
Long-term Market Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 - 10)	0.50%	0.50%	1.00%
Mature Market Share Range	6.90%	7.00%	6.90%
Mature Operating Profit Margin Range	30.50%	30.50%	30.00%
Maximum [Member]
Schedule Of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Year 1 Market Revenue Growth Rate Range	2.40%	2.20%	1.00%
Long-term Market Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 - 10)	1.50%	1.50%	2.00%
Mature Market Share Range	25.80%	25.80%	25.20%
Mature Operating Profit Margin Range	51.80%	50.40%	48.40%

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GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Radio Broadcasting Licenses		$ 643,449	$ 643,239
Radio Broadcasting Licenses Increase (Decrease)	[1]	210
Unit Of Accounting 2 [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Radio Broadcasting Licenses		3,086	3,086
Radio Broadcasting Licenses Increase (Decrease)		0
Unit Of Accounting 4 [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Radio Broadcasting Licenses		16,142	16,142
Radio Broadcasting Licenses Increase (Decrease)		0
Unit Of Accounting 5 [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Radio Broadcasting Licenses		16,310	16,100
Radio Broadcasting Licenses Increase (Decrease)		210
Unit Of Accounting 7 [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Radio Broadcasting Licenses		15,871	15,871
Radio Broadcasting Licenses Increase (Decrease)		0
Unit Of Accounting 14 [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Radio Broadcasting Licenses		20,434	20,434
Radio Broadcasting Licenses Increase (Decrease)		0
Unit Of Accounting 15 [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Radio Broadcasting Licenses		20,736	20,736
Radio Broadcasting Licenses Increase (Decrease)		0
Unit Of Accounting 11 [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Radio Broadcasting Licenses		21,135	21,135
Radio Broadcasting Licenses Increase (Decrease)		0
Unit Of Accounting 9 [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Radio Broadcasting Licenses		34,270	34,270
Radio Broadcasting Licenses Increase (Decrease)		0
Unit Of Accounting 6 [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Radio Broadcasting Licenses		22,642	22,642
Radio Broadcasting Licenses Increase (Decrease)		0
Unit Of Accounting 16 [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Radio Broadcasting Licenses		52,965	52,965
Radio Broadcasting Licenses Increase (Decrease)		0
Unit Of Accounting 13 [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Radio Broadcasting Licenses		47,846	47,846
Radio Broadcasting Licenses Increase (Decrease)		0
Unit Of Accounting 8 [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Radio Broadcasting Licenses		62,015	62,015
Radio Broadcasting Licenses Increase (Decrease)		0
Unit Of Accounting 12 [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Radio Broadcasting Licenses		49,663	49,663
Radio Broadcasting Licenses Increase (Decrease)		0
Unit Of Accounting 1 [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Radio Broadcasting Licenses		93,394	93,394
Radio Broadcasting Licenses Increase (Decrease)		0
Unit Of Accounting 10 [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Radio Broadcasting Licenses		166,940	$ 166,940
Radio Broadcasting Licenses Increase (Decrease)		$ 0
[1]	The amount listed is net of an impairment charge of approximately $1.3 million.

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GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 2) - Radio Marketing Units [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions		Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 01, 2015	Oct. 01, 2014
Schedule Of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment charge (in millions)	[1]	$ 0	$ 3.1	$ 0
Discount Rate	[1]	9.00%	9.50%	9.50%
Minimum [Member]
Schedule Of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Year 1 Market Revenue Growth Rate Range		(9.40%)	(9.00%)	0.30%
Long-term Market Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 - 10)		0.50%	0.50%	1.00%
Mature Market Share Range		8.10%	8.00%	7.20%
Mature Operating Profit Margin Range		26.30%	25.60%	26.40%
Maximum [Member]
Schedule Of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Year 1 Market Revenue Growth Rate Range		29.40%	23.30%	1.00%
Long-term Market Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 - 10)		1.50%	1.50%	2.00%
Mature Market Share Range		18.40%	19.10%	19.50%
Mature Operating Profit Margin Range		53.80%	53.30%	52.20%
[1]	Reflects the key assumptions for testing only those radio markets with remaining goodwill.

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GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 3) - Reach Media Segment Goodwill [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 01, 2015	Oct. 01, 2014
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Impairment charge (in millions)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Discount Rate	10.50%	11.50%	12.00%
Year 1 Revenue Growth Rate	(0.30%)	(0.60%)	1.50%
Long-term Revenue Growth Rate (Year 5)	1.00%	1.50%	1.90%
Minimum [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Operating Profit Margin Range	15.10%	14.00%	10.00%
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Operating Profit Margin Range	17.50%	15.70%	14.90%

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GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 4) - Internet Segment Goodwill [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 01, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Oct. 01, 2014
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Impairment charge (in millions)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 14.5	$ 0
Discount Rate	12.50%	14.00%	14.00%	13.50%
Year 1 Revenue Growth Rate	9.80%	5.30%	5.30%	11.80%
Minimum [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Long-term Revenue Growth Rate (Years 6 - 10)	3.00%	2.60%	2.60%	2.70%
Operating Profit Margin Range	(9.80%)	4.50%	4.50%	9.10%
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Long-term Revenue Growth Rate (Years 6 - 10)	8.40%	4.40%	4.40%	6.50%
Operating Profit Margin Range	20.30%	23.90%	23.90%	25.60%

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GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 5) - Cable Television Segment Goodwill [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2016	Oct. 01, 2015	Oct. 01, 2014
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Impairment charge (in millions)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Discount Rate	11.00%	10.80%	10.40%
Year 1 Revenue Growth Rate	7.40%	7.10%	11.50%
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Long-term Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 - 10)	2.90%	4.20%	4.70%
Operating Profit Margin Range	44.30%	38.70%	36.10%
Minimum [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Long-term Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 - 10)	2.30%	2.70%	2.70%
Operating Profit Margin Range	40.20%	37.60%	29.80%

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GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 6) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Gross goodwill	$ 373,379	$ 372,797	$ 369,479
Accumulated impairment losses	(115,095)	(97,442)	(97,442)
Additions	0	582	3,318
Impairments	0	(17,653)	0
Net goodwill	258,284	258,284	275,355
Radio Broadcasting Segment [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Gross goodwill	154,863	154,863	152,151
Accumulated impairment losses	(84,436)	(81,328)	(81,328)
Additions	0	0	2,712
Impairments	0	(3,108)	0
Net goodwill	70,427	70,427	73,535
Reach Media Segment [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Gross goodwill	30,468	30,468	30,468
Accumulated impairment losses	(16,114)	(16,114)	(16,114)
Additions	0	0	0
Impairments	0	0	0
Net goodwill	14,354	14,354	14,354
Internet Segment [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Gross goodwill	23,004	22,422	21,816
Accumulated impairment losses	(14,545)	0	0
Additions	0	582	606
Impairments	0	(14,545)	0
Net goodwill	8,459	8,459	22,422
Cable Television Segment [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Gross goodwill	165,044	165,044	165,044
Accumulated impairment losses	0	0	0
Additions	0	0	0
Impairments	0	0	0
Net goodwill	$ 165,044	$ 165,044	$ 165,044

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GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 7) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 298,313	$ 296,748
Less: Accumulated amortization	(181,713)	(155,315)
Other intangible assets, net	$ 116,600	141,433
Remaining Weighted-Average Period of Amortization	3 years 6 months
Trade Names [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 17,344	17,344
Remaining Weighted-Average Period of Amortization	2 years 2 months 12 days
Trade Names [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Period of Amortization	2 Years
Trade Names [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Period of Amortization	5 Years
Intellectual Property [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 9,531	9,531
Remaining Weighted-Average Period of Amortization	10 months 24 days
Intellectual Property [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Period of Amortization	4 Years
Intellectual Property [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Period of Amortization	10 Years
Affiliate Agreements [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 178,986	178,986
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Period of Amortization	8 Years
Remaining Weighted-Average Period of Amortization	2 years 3 months 18 days
Acquired Income Leases [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 127	44
Remaining Weighted-Average Period of Amortization	12 years 1 month 6 days
Acquired Income Leases [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Period of Amortization	3 Years
Acquired Income Leases [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Period of Amortization	15 Years
Advertiser Agreements [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 44,871	44,871
Remaining Weighted-Average Period of Amortization	6 years 3 months 18 days
Advertiser Agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Period of Amortization	2 Years
Advertiser Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Period of Amortization	12 Years
Favorable Office And Transmitter Leases [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 2,097	2,097
Remaining Weighted-Average Period of Amortization	40 years 7 months 6 days
Favorable Office And Transmitter Leases [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Period of Amortization	2 Years
Favorable Office And Transmitter Leases [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Period of Amortization	60 Years
Brand Names [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 2,853	2,853
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Period of Amortization	10 Years
Remaining Weighted-Average Period of Amortization	8 years 1 month 6 days
Brand Names Unamortized [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 39,690	39,690
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Period of Amortization	Indefinite
Remaining Weighted-Average Period of Amortization	0 years
ABL Facility Debt Costs [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 421	0
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Period of Amortization	Debt term
Remaining Weighted-Average Period of Amortization	4 years 2 months 12 days
Launch assets [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 1,784	726
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Period of Amortization	Contract length
Remaining Weighted-Average Period of Amortization	8 years
Other Intangibles Asset [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 609	$ 606
Remaining Weighted-Average Period of Amortization	1 year 8 months 12 days
Other Intangibles Asset [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Period of Amortization	1 Years
Other Intangibles Asset [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Period of Amortization	5 Years

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GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 8) - Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member] $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Schedule of GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Line Items]
2,017	$ 26,013
2,018	25,904
2,019	10,045
2,020	3,519
2,021	$ 964

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GOODWILL, RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Oct. 01, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015
Schedule Of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived License Agreements	$ 643,449,000	$ 643,239,000
Amortization of Intangible Assets	26,200,000	26,300,000	$ 27,100,000
Cincinnati Market Goodwill [Member]
Schedule Of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Pre Tax Impairment Charges		3,100,000		$ 3,100,000
Impairment Testing [Member]
Schedule Of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	1,300,000	41,200,000	$ 0
Broadcasting Licenses Valuation [Member]
Schedule Of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived License Agreements	1,300,000
2015 Interim Impairment Testing [Member]
Schedule Of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Pre Tax Impairment Charges		$ 23,600,000			$ 14,500,000
2015 Annual Impairment Testing
Schedule Of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Pre Tax Impairment Charges				$ 23,600,000
2016 Annual Impairment Testing
Schedule Of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Pre Tax Impairment Charges	$ 1,300,000

CONTENT ASSETS (Details)

CONTENT ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Produced content assets:
Completed	$ 249,561	$ 194,035
In-production	13,685	14,897
Content Assets [Abstract]
Acquired	51,223	65,799
Content assets, at cost	314,469	274,731
Less: Accumulated amortization	(211,793)	(197,849)
Content assets, net	102,676	76,882
Current portion	(35,854)	(28,638)
Noncurrent portion	$ 66,822	$ 48,244
Period of Amortization (in years)	3 years 6 months
Content Assets [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Content Assets [Abstract]
Period of Amortization (in years)	1 year
Content Assets [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Content Assets [Abstract]
Period of Amortization (in years)	5 years

CONTENT ASSETS (Details 1)

CONTENT ASSETS (Details 1) - Content Assets [Member] $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Content Assets [Line Items]
2,017	$ 35,854
2,018	25,846
2,019	14,602
2,020	7,779
2,021	$ 4,052

CONTENT ASSETS (Details 2)

CONTENT ASSETS (Details 2) - Content Assets [Member] $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Content Assets [Line Items]
2,017	$ 33,057
2,018	7,550
2,019	5,230
2,020	2,845
2,021	$ 1,193

INVESTMENTS (Details)

INVESTMENTS (Details) - Fixed Maturities [Member] $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Proceeds from sales	$ 3,524
Gross realized gains	19
Gross realized losses	$ 133

INVESTMENTS (Details Textuals)

INVESTMENTS (Details Textuals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 10, 2015	Nov. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Investments, Total			$ 35,000	$ 5,000	$ 0
MGM National Harbor [Member]
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Investments, Total	$ 5,000	$ 35,000

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Deta

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Current Liabilities [Line Items]
Deferred revenue	$ 8,693	$ 7,491
Deferred barter revenue	1,337	1,049
Deferred rent	736	646
Employment Agreement Award	2,511	1,898
Incentive award plan	0	1,506
Accrued national representative fees	563	708
Accrued miscellaneous taxes	223	428
Income taxes payable	689	642
Tenant allowance	115	230
Other current liabilities	11,780	11,551
Other current liabilities	$ 26,647	$ 26,149

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Details

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Reassessed Estimated Fair Value of Award	$ 27	$ 20.9

LONG-TERM DEBT (Details)

LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 1,021,622	$ 1,045,122
Less: current portion of long-term debt	3,500	3,500
Less: original issue discount and issuance costs	15,386	20,785
Long-term debt, net	1,002,736	1,020,837
2015 Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	344,750	348,250
9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	315,000	335,000
7.375% Senior Secured Notes due April 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	350,000	350,000
Comcast Note due April 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 11,872	$ 11,872

LONG-TERM DEBT (Details 1)

LONG-TERM DEBT (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	$ 3,500
2,018	341,250
2,019	11,872
2,020	315,000
2,021	0
2022 and thereafter	350,000
Total Debt	1,021,622	$ 1,045,122
Comcast Note due April 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	0
2,018	0
2,019	11,872
2,020	0
2,021	0
2022 and thereafter	0
Total Debt	11,872	11,872
2015 Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	3,500
2,018	341,250
2,019	0
2,020	0
2,021	0
2022 and thereafter	0
Total Debt	344,750
9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	0
2,018	0
2,019	0
2,020	315,000
2,021	0
2022 and thereafter	0
Total Debt	315,000	335,000
7.375% Senior Secured Notes due April 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2,017	0
2,018	0
2,019	0
2,020	0
2,021	0
2022 and thereafter	350,000
Total Debt	$ 350,000	$ 350,000

LONG-TERM DEBT (Details Textual

LONG-TERM DEBT (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Feb. 10, 2014	Apr. 21, 2016	Apr. 17, 2015	Mar. 31, 2011	Feb. 25, 2011	Nov. 24, 2010	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Payments of Financing Costs									$ 421,000	$ 23,480,000	$ 4,685,000
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt, Total									2,646,000	(7,091,000)	(5,679,000)
Interest Expense, Total									81,636,000	80,038,000	79,810,000
Original Issue Discount [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt, Total									844,000
Call Premium To Refinance [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt, Total									827,000
Consent to Existing Holders [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt, Total									106,000
Costs Associated with Financing Transactions [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt, Total									4,000,000
Comcast Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross									$ 11,900,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage									10.47%
Debt Financing Cost [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt, Total									$ 1,300,000
Interest Expense, Total									$ 5,300,000	4,900,000	4,600,000
2022 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross			$ 350,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage			7.375%
Debt Instrument, Description	an original issue price of 100.0% plus accrued interest		an original issue price of 100.0% plus accrued interest
Private Offering [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date			Apr. 15, 2022
Second Amendment [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Call Premium Of Credit Agreement Description									The Second Amendment provided a call premium of 101.5% if the 2011 Credit Agreement were refinanced with proceeds from a notes offering and 100.5% if the 2011 Credit Agreement was refinanced with proceeds from any otherrepayment, including proceeds from a new term loan.
Credit Agreement 2011 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				$ 386,000,000
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis									Under the terms of the 2011 Credit Agreement, as amended, interest on base rate loans was payable quarterly and interest on LIBOR loans was payable monthly or quarterly. The base rate was equal to the greater of: (i) the prime rate; (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50%; or (iii) the LIBOR Rate for a one-month period plus 1.00%. The applicable margin on the 2011 Credit Agreement was between (i) 4.50% and 5.50% on the revolving portion of the facility and (ii) 5.00% (with a base rate floor of 2.5% per annum) and 6.00% (with a LIBOR floor of 1.5% per annum) on the term portion of the facility.
Credit Agreement 2011 [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				386,000,000
Credit Agreement 2011 [Member] | Second Amendment [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period									0.00%
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal									$ 957,000
Debt Instrument Periodic Payment Percentage Of Principal									0.25%
Credit Agreement 2011 Amended [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Debt										368,500,000
Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Interest									$ 14,600,000
Percentage Of Debt Instrument, Description						12.5%/15%
Percentage Of Cash Paid For Interest									12.50%
Payments of Financing Costs								$ 5,700,000
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt, Total							$ 2,600,000	4,100,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium								$ 1,600,000
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount							$ 20,000,000
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage							86.00%
9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross									$ 315,000,000	335,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage									9.25%
Payments of Financing Costs											$ 4,500,000
9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2020 [Member] | Private Offering [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 335,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	9.25%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Feb. 15, 2020
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment	$ 15,500,000
Debt Instrument, Date of First Required Payment	Aug. 15, 2014
TV One Senior Secured Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					$ 119,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					10.00%
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date					Mar. 15, 2016
7.375% Senior Subordinated Notes due April 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage			7.375%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Credit Agreement 2011 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				$ 25,000,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date				Mar. 31, 2015
2015 Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Covenant Compliance Description For Maintaining Interest Coverage Ratio									maintaining an interest coverage ratio of no less than: 1.25 to 1.00 on June 30, 2015 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.
Covenant Compliance Description For Maintaining Total Leverage Ratio									maintaining a senior leverage ratio of no greater than: 5.85 to 1.00 on June 30, 2015 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.
Long-term Debt, Gross			$ 350,000,000						$ 344,800,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms									At the Companys election, the interest rate on borrowings under the 2015 Credit Facility is based on either (i) the then applicable base rate plus 3.5% (as defined in the 2015 Credit Facility) as, for any day, a rate per annum (rounded upward, if necessary, to the next 1/100th of 1%) equal to the greater of (a) the prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal, (b) a rate of 1/2 of 1% in excess rate of the overnight Federal Funds Rate at any given time, and (c) the one-month LIBOR commencing on such day plus 1.00%), or (ii) the then applicable LIBOR rate plus 4.5% (as defined in the 2015 Credit Facility). The average interest rate was approximately 5.13% for 2016 and 4.80% for 2015. Quarterly installments of 0.25%, or $875,000, of the principal balance on the term loan are payable on the last day of each March, June, September and December beginning on September 30, 2015. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company repaid approximately $3.5 million under the 2015 Credit Facility. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company repaid approximately $1.8 million under the 2015 Credit Facility.
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs										$ 7,400,000
Asset Backed Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description		he ABL Facility matures on the earlier to occur of: (a) the date that is five (5) years from the effective date of the ABL Facility and (b) the date that is thirty (30) days prior to the earlier to occur of (i) the "Term Loan Maturity Date" of the Company’s existing term loan, and (ii) the "Stated Maturity" of the Company’s existing notes. As of the effective date of the ABL Facility, the "Term Loan Maturity Date" is December 31, 2018, and the "Stated Maturity" is April 15, 2022.
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 25,000,000
Percentage Borrowing Of Eligible Accounts		85.00%
Line Of Credit [Member] | Credit Agreement 2011 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				$ 411,000,000
Notes 2011 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Cancellation Of Debt, Amount						$ 97,000,000
Notes 2011 [Member] | Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount						$ 101,500,000
Percentage Of Debt Instrument, Description						8 7/8%
Notes 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Cancellation Of Debt, Amount						$ 199,300,000
Notes 2013 [Member] | Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount						200,000,000
May 2016 [Member] | Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount						$ 286,800,000
February 2013 [Member] | Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage Of Debt Instrument, Description						6 3/8%
Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount									$ 815,000

INCOME TAXES (Details)

INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Statutory tax (@ 35% rate)	$ 3,604	$ (17,877)	$ (2,775)
Effect of state taxes, net of federal benefit	534	(3,437)	(719)
Effect of state rate and tax law changes	(1,123)	4,791	600
Return to provision adjustments	2,043	0	0
Other permanent items	739	198	206
Non-deductible officer’s compensation	3,251	3,021	2,369
Impairment of long-lived assets	0	6,103	0
Noncontrolling interest	0	(2,152)	(6,752)
Disallowed interest	0	0	799
Change in entity classification - TV One	(3,753)	0	0
Change in valuation allowance	(139,797)	23,170	35,951
Expiring NOLs	142,801	1,592	156
NOL adjustments	0	0	4,724
Forfeiture of stock-based compensation	56	189	61
Uncertain tax positions	1,184	(772)	153
Other	41	232	41
Provision for income taxes	$ 9,580	$ 15,058	$ 34,814

INCOME TAXES (Details 1)

INCOME TAXES (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Federal:
Current	$ 158	$ 0	$ 0
Deferred	7,212	15,161	31,402
State:
Current	308	572	558
Deferred	1,902	(675)	2,854
Provision for income taxes	$ 9,580	$ 15,058	$ 34,814

INCOME TAXES (Details 2)

INCOME TAXES (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Deferred tax assets/(liabilities):
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 2,675	$ 1,831
Accruals	2,446	1,903
Fixed assets	1,419	734
Stock-based compensation	1,620	1,213
Net operating loss carryforwards	207,657	354,545
Charitable contribution carryforward	347	586
Prepaid expenses	0	(150)
Intangible assets	(241,379)	(223,576)
Partnership interests	(18)	(22,051)
Qualified film expenditures	(5,568)	0
Alternative minimum tax credit	294	0
Other	(437)	(349)
Valuation allowance	(241,789)	(381,586)
Net deferred tax liability	$ (272,733)	$ (266,900)

INCOME TAXES (Details 3)

INCOME TAXES (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance as of January 1	$ 4,036	$ 5,224	$ 5,071
(Deductions) additions for tax positions related to current years	0	0	153
(Deductions) additions for tax positions related to prior years	1,764	(1,188)	0
Balance as of December 31	$ 5,800	$ 4,036	$ 5,224

INCOME TAXES (Details Textual)

INCOME TAXES (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	$ 241,800	$ 381,600
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	3,800
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	5,800	$ 4,036	$ 5,224	$ 5,071
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions	1,800
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Tax	3,300
Federal [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	361,100
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	906,900
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	5,600
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	716,600
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | Results of Section 382 [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 262,700

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details)

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Average risk-free interest rate	0.00%	1.89%	1.94%
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Expected lives	0 years	6 years 4 months 17 days	6 years
Expected volatility	0.00%	85.90%	121.10%

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details 1

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details 1) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Options, Grants		350,000	1,105,000
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Options, Outstanding at Beginning of Year	3,712,000	3,737,000	4,300,000
Number of Options, Grants	0	350,000	1,105,000
Number of Options, Exercised	0	0	(92,000)
Number Of Option, Forfeited/cancelled/expired	(12,000)	(375,000)	(1,576,000)
Number of Options, Balance at End of Year	3,700,000	3,712,000	3,737,000	4,300,000
Number of Options, Vested and expected to vest	3,659,000
Number of Options, Unvested	250,000
Number of Options, Exercisable	3,450,000
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at Beginning of Year (in dollars per share)	$ 2.06	$ 3.12	$ 7.46
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Grants (in dollars per share)	0	2.1	2.75
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised (in dollars per share)	0	0	1.36
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited/cancelled/expired (in dollars per share)	10.66	12.63	14.81
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Balance at End of Year (in dollars per share)	2.03	$ 2.06	$ 3.12	$ 7.46
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Vested and expected to vest (in dollars per share)	2.03
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Unvested (in dollars per share)	2.12
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 2.03
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding (in years)	4 years 2 months 16 days	5 years 2 months 12 days	5 years 2 months 5 days	0 years
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Vested and expected to vest (in years)	4 years 1 month 28 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Unvested (in years)	8 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable (in years)	3 years 10 months 17 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding at End of Year	$ 3,675,000	$ 733,000	$ 629,440	$ 0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested and expected to vest	3,642,000
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Unvested	195,000
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable	$ 3,479,000

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details 2

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details 2) - Restricted Stock [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, Unvested at beginning of year	953,000	2,535,000	130,000
Shares, Grants	238,000	194,000	2,480,000
Shares, Vested	(788,000)	(1,707,000)	(75,000)
Shares, Forfeited/cancelled/expired	(45,000)	(69,000)	0
Shares, Unvested at end of year	358,000	953,000	2,535,000
Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Unvested at beginning of year (in dollars per share)	$ 2.76	$ 2.78	$ 2.11
Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Grants (in dollars per share)	2.22	2.66	2.79
Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Vested (in dollars per share)	2.80	2.76	1.99
Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Forfeited/cancelled/expired (in dollars per share)	2.75	3.06	0
Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Unvested at end of year (in dollars per share)	$ 2.31	$ 2.76	$ 2.78

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details T

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details Textual) - USD ($)

Oct. 06, 2014

Jun. 14, 2014

Jun. 16, 2016

Oct. 26, 2015

Jun. 16, 2015

Apr. 20, 2015

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2016

Dec. 31, 2015

Dec. 31, 2014

Sep. 23, 2016

Apr. 06, 2015

Dec. 31, 2009

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-based Compensation, Total

$ 3,410,000

$ 5,107,000

$ 1,594,000

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Number of Shares

505,832

699,169

75,300

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

$ 1.51

$ 2.40

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross

350,000

1,105,000

Percentage of Vesting in First Installment

33.00%

Restricted Stock [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Stock Options

$ 658,000

Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition

1 year 3 months 18 days

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures

237,728

193,680

2,480,050

Employee Stock Option [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross

0

350,000

1,105,000

Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Stock Options

$ 314,000

Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition

1 year 2 months 12 days

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value

$ 1.39

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises In Period

0

0

92,000

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected To Vest, Outstanding, Number

3,659,000

Long Term Incentive Plan [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures

410,000

Repurchase Program 2015 [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount

$ 3,500,000

Non Executive Directors [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures

72,728

68,680

56,050

Peter Thompson [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights

Class D common stock with 200,000 shares vesting on April 20, 2015, and with the remaining shares vesting in equal 75,000 share tranches on December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2016

Executives and LTIP Participants [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures

2,424,000

Founder and Executive Chairperson [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights

Class D common stock, vesting in approximately equal 1/3 tranches on April 6, 2015, December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2016.

President and Chief Executive Officer [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights

Class D common stock, vesting in approximately equal 1/3 tranches on April 6, 2015, December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2016.

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights

Class D common stock vesting in equal 112,500 share tranches on December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2016.

Linda Vilardo [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights

Class D common stock vesting in equal 75,000 share tranches on April 20, 2015, December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2016.

Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights

Class D common stock vesting in equal 75,000 share tranches on April 20, 2015, December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2016

David Kantor [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights

The grants were effective November 5, 2015, and will vest in approximately equal 1/3 tranches on November 5, 2016, November 5, 2017 and November 5, 2018

Common Class A [Member] | Stock Option and Restricted Stock Grant Plan 1999 [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized

1,408,099

Common Class D [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares

1,255,592

Stock Repurchased During Period, Value

$ 3,000,000

Repurchase Of Common Stock Price Per Share

$ 2.40

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant

8,250,000

Common Class D [Member] | Stock Option and Restricted Stock Grant Plan 1999 [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized

10,816,198

Common Class D [Member] | Stock Plan 2009 [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant

7,000,000

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized

8,250,000

Common Class D [Member] | Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Plan [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant

7,932,932

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Number of Shares Per Employee

1,000,000

Common Class D [Member] | Stock Vest Tax Repurchase [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares

330,111

345,293

Stock Repurchased During Period, Value

$ 568,000

$ 1,400,000

Repurchase Of Common Stock Price Per Share

$ 1.72

$ 4.12

Common Class D [Member] | CEO, Radio Division [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures

100,000

Common Class D [Member] | CEO, Radio Division [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross

300,000

Common Class D [Member] | Non Executive Directors Four [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures

18,182

Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures

$ 50,000

Common Class D [Member] | Non Executive Directors Five [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures

13,736

Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures

$ 50,000

Common Class D [Member] | Five non-executive directors [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures

11,210

Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures

$ 50,000

Common Class D [Member] | Cathy Hughes [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross

456,000

Common Class D [Member] | Cathy Hughes [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross

293,000

Common Class D [Member] | Alfred C. Liggins [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross

913,000

Common Class D [Member] | Alfred C. Liggins [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross

587,000

Common Class D [Member] | Peter Thompson [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross

200,000

112,500

112,500

Common Class D [Member] | Peter Thompson [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected To Vest, Outstanding, Number

75,000

75,000

Common Class D [Member] | Peter Thompson [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross

350,000

Common Class D [Member] | Peter Thompson [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross

225,000

Common Class D [Member] | Linda Vilardo [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross

75,000

Common Class D [Member] | Linda Vilardo [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross

225,000

Class A and D Common Stock [Member] | Repurchase Program 2015 [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount

$ 7,000,000

$ 7,000,000

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES78

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Operating Lease Agreements, Years ending December 31:
2,017	$ 10,173
2,018	10,380
2,019	9,626
2,020	8,975
2,021	7,548
2022 and thereafter	25,043
Total	71,745
Other Operating Contracts and Agreement, Years ending December 31:
2,017	73,419
2,018	23,472
2,019	20,229
2,020	17,308
2,021	15,462
2022 and thereafter	69,117
Total	$ 219,007

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES79

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Federal Communications Commission Maximum Term Licenses	8 years
Rent Expenses Continuing Operations	$ 11,900,000	$ 11,400,000	$ 10,900,000
Contractual Obligation	$ 219,007,000
Radio Music License Committee Agreement Term	5 years
Other Operating Contracts [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Contractual Obligation	$ 151,800,000
Television Segment (Certain Content Agreements) [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Contractual Obligation	11,700,000
Employment Agreements [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Contractual Obligation	15,900,000
Music License Agreements [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
License Costs	8,700,000	$ 10,300,000	$ 9,200,000
Standby Letters Of Credit [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Liability	$ 815,000

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Detai

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended															12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	[1]	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	[2]	Sep. 30, 2015	[2]	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Net revenue	$ 113,556		$ 110,856	$ 122,719	$ 109,088	$ 109,384		$ 115,893		$ 119,821	$ 105,763	$ 109,730	$ 112,171	$ 108,414	$ 111,072	$ 456,219	$ 450,861	$ 441,387
Operating income (loss)	17,084		24,533	27,719	18,808	(11,305)		7,092		24,787	15,593	19,424	19,560	22,350	15,831	88,144	36,167	77,165
Net (loss) income	(3,487)		(20)	7,749	(3,526)	(23,806)		(17,631)		(12,674)	(12,023)	(8,272)	(8,758)	(5,408)	(20,302)
Consolidated net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders	$ (3,367)		$ (423)	$ 7,314	$ (3,947)	$ (24,349)		$ (18,145)		$ (13,039)	$ (18,489)	$ (13,451)	$ (13,220)	$ (10,816)	$ (25,183)	$ (423)	$ (74,022)	$ (62,670)
BASIC AND DILUTED NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic and Diluted Share	$ (0.07)		$ (0.01)	$ 0.15	$ (0.08)	$ (0.50)		$ (0.38)		$ (0.27)	$ (0.39)	$ (0.28)	$ (0.28)	$ (0.23)	$ (0.53)	$ (0.01)	$ (1.54)	$ (1.32)
Consolidated net (loss) income per share attributable to common stockholders	$ (0.07)		$ (0.01)	$ 0.15	$ (0.08)	$ (0.50)		$ (0.38)		$ (0.27)	$ (0.39)	$ (0.28)	$ (0.28)	$ (0.23)	$ (0.53)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)						48,220,262		48,220,262		48,062,991	47,608,038	47,608,038	47,601,371	47,465,653	47,441,175	47,924,609	48,027,888	47,525,726
Weighted average shares outstanding — basic (in shares)	47,463,258		47,481,004	48,110,440	48,664,524
Weighted average shares outstanding —diluted (in shares)	47,463,258		47,481,004	49,279,142	48,664,524
[1]	The net loss from continuing operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, includes approximately $1.3 million of impairment charges.
[2]	The net loss from continuing operations for the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2015, includes approximately $14.5 million and $26.7 million, respectively of impairment charges.

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Det81

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 1.3	$ 26.7	$ 14.5	$ 3.7	$ 9.8	$ 1.4

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended															12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016		Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015		Sep. 30, 2015	[2]	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue		$ 113,556	[1]	$ 110,856	$ 122,719	$ 109,088	$ 109,384	[2]	$ 115,893		$ 119,821	$ 105,763	$ 109,730	$ 112,171	$ 108,414	$ 111,072	$ 456,219	$ 450,861	$ 441,387
Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets)																	332,541	338,128	327,400
Depreciation and Amortization																	34,247	35,355	36,822
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets																	1,287	41,211	0
Operating income (loss)		17,084	[1]	$ 24,533	$ 27,719	$ 18,808	(11,305)	[2]	$ 7,092		$ 24,787	$ 15,593	$ 19,424	$ 19,560	$ 22,350	$ 15,831	88,144	36,167	77,165
Total Assets		1,358,786					1,346,524										1,358,786	1,346,524
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total																	5,164	7,339	5,537
Radio Broadcasting [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue																	194,457	197,396	213,037
Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets)																	118,611	126,670	128,737
Depreciation and Amortization																	4,350	4,910	5,039
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets																	1,287	26,666	0
Operating income (loss)																	70,209	39,150	79,261
Total Assets		781,450					781,022										781,450	781,022
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total																	2,927	5,021	2,226
Radio Broadcasting [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue																	(1,138)	(3,470)	(3,159)
Reach Media [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue																	53,930	54,779	52,543
Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets)																	44,708	45,784	50,849
Depreciation and Amortization																	210	185	1,146
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets																	0	0	0
Operating income (loss)																	9,012	8,810	548
Total Assets		37,192					36,989										37,192	36,989
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total																	370	209	176
Reach Media [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue																	(1,706)	(1,595)	(1,246)
Internet [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue																	22,215	21,177	24,337
Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets)																	22,291	21,699	22,998
Depreciation and Amortization																	1,694	1,997	2,422
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets																	0	14,545	0
Operating income (loss)																	(1,770)	(17,064)	(1,083)
Total Assets		17,749					18,427										17,749	18,427
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total																	1,122	1,337	1,323
Internet [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue																	(3,342)	(3,527)	(3,693)
Cable Television [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue																	191,854	183,623	157,086
Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets)																	116,273	117,132	104,210
Depreciation and Amortization																	26,223	26,152	26,115
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets																	0	0	0
Operating income (loss)																	49,358	40,339	26,761
Total Assets		446,880					445,660										446,880	445,660
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total																	360	281	301
Corporate/Eliminations/Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue	[3]																(6,237)	(6,114)	(5,616)
Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets)																	30,658	26,843	20,606
Depreciation and Amortization																	1,770	2,111	2,100
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets																	0	0	0
Operating income (loss)																	(38,665)	(35,068)	(28,322)
Total Assets		$ 75,515					$ 64,426										75,515	64,426
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total																	1,246	491	1,511
TV One [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue																	$ (51)	$ 0	$ 0
[1]	The net loss from continuing operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, includes approximately $1.3 million of impairment charges.
[2]	The net loss from continuing operations for the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2015, includes approximately $14.5 million and $26.7 million, respectively of impairment charges.
[3]	Intercompany revenue included in net revenue above is as follows

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details Text

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details Textual) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 30, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Repurchase Of Common Stock Value				$ 1,423,000
Proceeds from Sale of Property Held-for-sale			$ 0	$ 0	$ 225,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Proceeds from Sale of Property Held-for-sale	$ 25,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Class D Common Stock [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Repurchase Of Common Stock Shares		317,103
Repurchase Of Common Stock Price Per Share		$ 2.90
Repurchase Of Common Stock Value		$ 919,000

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND Q84

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	$ 6,899	$ 3,975	$ 4,393
Additions Charged to Expense	650	4,980	1,921
Acquired from Acquisitions	0	0	0
Deductions	558	2,056	2,339
Balance at End of Year	6,991	6,899	3,975
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	381,586	358,416	322,465
Additions Charged to Expense	3,004	24,762	36,107
Acquired from Acquisitions	0	0	0
Deductions	142,801	1,592	156
Balance at End of Year	$ 241,789	$ 381,586	$ 358,416