Cumulus Media (CMLS) 10-Q 8 Nov 16 2016 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 01, 2016
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	CUMULUS MEDIA INC
Trading Symbol	CMLS
Entity Central Index Key	1,058,623
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Class A common stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		29,224,867
Class C common stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		80,609

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 157,601	$ 31,657
Restricted cash	4,550	7,981
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,207 and $4,923 at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	220,423	243,428
Trade receivable	4,959	4,146
Assets held for sale	30,150	45,157
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	36,075	26,906
Total current assets	453,758	359,275
Property and equipment, net	162,692	169,437
Broadcast licenses	1,577,001	1,578,066
Other intangible assets, net	128,432	174,530
Goodwill	703,354	703,354
Other assets	26,027	17,726
Total assets	3,051,264	3,002,388
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	106,753	118,396
Trade payable	4,757	4,374
Total current liabilities	111,510	122,770
Term loan, net of debt issuance costs/discounts of $32,061 and $37,524 at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	1,806,879	1,801,416
7.75% senior notes, net of debt issuance costs of $6,796 and $8,515 at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	603,204	601,485
Other liabilities	37,309	44,804
Deferred income taxes	440,967	415,881
Total liabilities	2,999,869	2,986,356
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10)
Stockholders’ equity:
Treasury stock, at cost, 2,806,187 and 2,805,743 shares at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	(229,310)	(229,310)
Additional paid-in-capital	1,624,298	1,621,893
Accumulated deficit	(1,343,886)	(1,376,844)
Total stockholders’ equity	51,395	16,032
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	3,051,264	3,002,388
Class A common stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	292	292
Class C common stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	$ 1	$ 1

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	May 13, 2011
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 5,207	$ 4,923
Debt issuance costs/ discounts	$ 32,061	$ 37,524
Interest rate	7.75%	7.75%
Treasury stock, shares	2,806,187	2,805,743
Class A common stock
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	93,750,000	93,750,000
Common stock, shares issued	32,031,054	31,987,862
Common stock, shares outstanding	29,224,867	29,182,118
Class C common stock
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	80,609	80,609
Common stock, shares issued	80,609	80,609
Common stock, shares outstanding	80,609	80,609
7.75% senior notes:
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate	7.75%	7.75%	7.75%
Debt issuance costs	$ 6,796	$ 8,515

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenue	$ 286,136	$ 289,441	$ 841,859	$ 859,854
Operating expenses:
Content costs	115,348	94,829	312,526	286,655
Selling, general & administrative expenses	117,387	115,562	352,474	350,417
Depreciation and amortization	21,957	25,547	68,023	76,582
LMA fees	2,481	2,515	10,351	7,585
Corporate expenses (including stock-based compensation expense of $735, $12,304, $2,403 and $20,047,respectively)	9,960	34,253	34,028	60,211
(Gain) loss on sale of assets or stations	(94,014)	57	(97,155)	792
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill	0	565,584	1,816	565,584
Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc.	0	18,308	0	19,364
Total operating expenses	173,119	856,655	682,063	1,367,190
Operating income (loss)	113,017	(567,214)	159,796	(507,336)
Non-operating (expense) income:
Interest expense	(34,929)	(35,691)	(103,896)	(106,087)
Interest income	139	22	364	407
Other income (expense), net	882	(151)	1,598	12,601
Total non-operating expense, net	(33,908)	(35,820)	(101,934)	(93,079)
Income (loss) before income taxes	79,109	(603,034)	57,862	(600,415)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(32,788)	60,855	(24,904)	58,520
Net income (loss)	$ 46,321	$ (542,179)	$ 32,958	$ (541,895)
Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share (see Note 8, “Earnings (Loss) Per Share”):
Basic: Income (loss) per share (USD per share)	$ 1.58	$ (18.57)	$ 1.12	$ (18.58)
Diluted: Income (loss) per share (USD per share)	$ 1.58	$ (18.57)	$ 1.12	$ (18.58)
Weighted average basic common shares outstanding (in shares)	29,275,111	29,194,508	29,268,885	29,165,188
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding (in shares)	29,275,111	29,194,508	29,268,885	29,165,188

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 735	$ 12,304	$ 2,403	$ 20,047

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 32,958	$ (541,895)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	68,023	76,582
Amortization of debt issuance costs/discounts	7,325	7,112
Provision for doubtful accounts	1,188	2,417
(Gain) loss on sale of assets or stations	(97,155)	792
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill	1,816	565,584
Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc.	0	19,364
Deferred income taxes	25,086	(58,520)
Stock-based compensation expense	2,403	20,047
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	21,817	17,790
Trade receivable	(813)	(2,146)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(9,169)	(1,615)
Other assets	(8,444)	(2,508)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(5,643)	(5,519)
Trade payable	383	668
Other liabilities	(7,496)	(9,964)
Net cash provided by operating activities	32,279	88,189
Cash flows from investing activities:
Restricted cash	3,431	1,633
Proceeds from sale of assets or stations	106,935	3,055
Capital expenditures	(16,704)	(15,817)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	93,662	(11,129)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Tax withholding payments on behalf of employees	0	(93)
Proceeds from exercise of warrants	3	7
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	3	(86)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	125,944	76,974
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	31,657	7,271
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	157,601	84,245
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid	83,122	84,998
Income taxes paid	3,814	3,359
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash flow information:
Trade revenue	26,493	25,317
Trade expense	25,593	23,968
Equity interest in Pulser Media Inc.
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash flow information:
Equity interest in Pulser Media Inc.	0	2,025
Transfer of deposit from escrow - Los Angeles land and building sale	$ 6,000	$ 0

Description of Business, Interi

Description of Business, Interim Financial Data and Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business, Interim Financial Data and Basis of Presentation	Description of Business, Interim Financial Data and Basis of Presentation: Description of Business Cumulus Media Inc. (and its consolidated subsidiaries, except as the context may otherwise require, “Cumulus,” “Cumulus Media,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) is a Delaware corporation, organized in 2002, and successor by merger to an Illinois corporation with the same name that had been organized in 1997. Nature of Business A leader in the radio broadcasting industry, Cumulus Media (NASDAQ:CMLS) combines high-quality local programming with iconic, nationally syndicated media, sports and entertainment brands to deliver premium content choices to the 245 million people reached each week through its approximately 450 owned-and-operated stations broadcasting in 90 U.S. media markets (including eight of the top ten), more than 8,200 broadcast radio stations affiliated with its Westwood One network and numerous digital channels. Together, the Cumulus/Westwood One platforms make Cumulus Media one of the few media companies that can provide advertisers with national reach and local impact. Cumulus/Westwood One is the exclusive radio broadcast partner to some of the largest brands in sports, entertainment, news, and talk, including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, the Olympics, the GRAMMYs, the Academy of Country Music Awards, the American Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, Westwood One News, and more. Additionally, it is the nation's leading provider of country music and lifestyle content through its NASH brand, which serves country fans nationwide through radio programming, exclusive digital content, and live events. Interim Financial Data The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company and the notes related thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 . The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the condensed consolidated accounts of Cumulus and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, with all intercompany balances and transactions eliminated in consolidation. The December 31, 2015 condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of our results of operations for, and financial condition as of the end of, the interim periods have been made. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 , the cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and the Company’s financial condition as of September 30, 2016 , are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations or cash flows that can be expected for, or the Company’s financial condition that can be expected as of the end of, any other interim period or for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016 . Reverse Stock Split On October 12, 2016, the Company effected a one-for-eight (1: 8 ) reverse stock split (the "Reverse Stock Split"). As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every eight shares of each class of the Company's outstanding common stock were combined into one share of the same class of common stock and the authorized shares of each class of the Company's common stock were reduced by the same ratio. No fractional shares were issued in connection with the Reverse Stock Split. The number and strike price of the Company's outstanding stock options and warrants were adjusted proportionally, as appropriate. The par value of the Company's common stock was not adjusted as a result of the Reverse Stock Split. All authorized, issued and outstanding stock and per share amounts contained within the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and these footnotes have been retroactively adjusted to reflect this Reverse Stock Split for all periods presented. Out of Period Adjustment In connection with the preparation of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, we recorded a correction of an immaterial misstatement that occurred in prior periods, which resulted in an increase in content costs of $3.6 million in the second quarter of 2016. The correction related to the Radio Station Group segment only and was not material to the prior year quarterly or annual results. The effect of this correction is not expected to be material to the 2016 annual financial statements. Reportable Segments During the first quarter of 2016 the Company modified its management reporting framework affecting how the Company evaluates operating performance and internally reports financial information. This modification resulted in a reorganization of the Company's reportable segments. Prior to this reorganization, the Company operated in one reportable business segment which consisted of radio broadcasting, advertising and related services. The Company now operates in two reportable segments, the Radio Station Group and Westwood One, for which there is discrete financial information available and whose operating results are reviewed by the chief operating decision maker. Historical information included in these financial statements has been revised to reflect the change to two segments, with no impact to previously disclosed consolidated results (See Note 3, "Intangible Assets and Goodwill" and Note 12, "Segment Data"). Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including significant estimates related to revenue recognition, bad debts, intangible assets, income taxes, stock-based compensation, contingencies, litigation, and, if applicable, purchase price allocation. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual amounts and results may differ materially from these estimates. Assets Held for Sale During the year ended December 31, 2015 , the Company entered into an agreement to sell certain land in the Company's Washington, DC market to a third party. The closing of the transaction is subject to various conditions and approvals, which remain pending. The identified asset has been classified as held for sale in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . The estimated fair value of the land to be disposed of is in excess of its carrying value. Dispositions On August 30, 2016, the Company completed the sale of certain land and buildings in Los Angeles for $110.6 million in cash. In conjunction with this sale, the Company recorded a net gain of $94.0 million , which is included in (gain) loss on sale of assets or stations in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. The identified assets were classified as held for sale in the accompanying December 31, 2015 unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of New Accounting Standards ASU 2015-03. In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2015-03. The amendments in this ASU require that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of long-term debt, consistent with debt discounts or premiums. The new standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. We adopted this standard retrospectively in the first quarter of 2016. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2015 was retrospectively adjusted, which resulted in reductions to other assets of $22.4 million and long-term debt of $22.4 million . Recent Accounting Standards Updates ASU 2014-09 and related updates. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09. The amended guidance under this ASU outlines a single comprehensive revenue model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The guidance supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the single comprehensive revenue model is that “an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.” In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, which delayed the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. Transition to the new guidance may be done using either a full or modified retrospective method. ASU 2014-09, as amended, is effective for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Earlier application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08 which clarifies the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10 which amends the revenue recognition guidance on accounting for licenses of intellectual property and identifying performance obligations as well as clarifies when a promised good or service is separately identifiable. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12 which provides clarifying guidance in certain narrow areas such as an assessment of collectibility, presentation of sales taxes, noncash consideration, and completed contracts and contract modifications at transition as well as adds some practical expedients. The amendments in ASU 2014-09, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10 and ASU 2016-12 may be applied either retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying ASU 2014-09, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10 and ASU 2016-12 at the date of initial application. The Company is currently evaluating adoption methods and the impact of adopting ASU 2014-09, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10 and ASU 2016-12 on its consolidated financial statements. ASU 2014-15. In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15. The amendments in this ASU provide guidance in GAAP about management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. Management’s evaluation should be based on relevant conditions and events that are known and reasonably knowable at the date that the financial statements are issued. These amendments should standardize the timing and content of footnote disclosures. The amendments in this ASU are effective for public and nonpublic entities for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the expected impact, if any, that this ASU will have on the consolidated financial statements and disclosures. ASU 2016-01. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01. The amendments in this ASU enhance the reporting model for financial instruments including aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. The new guidance revises the accounting requirements related to the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. The update also changes certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. These changes will require an entity to measure, at fair value, investments in equity securities and other ownership interests in an entity - including investments in partnerships, unincorporated joint ventures and limited liability companies that do not result in consolidation and are not accounted for under the equity method - and recognize the changes in fair value within net income. This ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is not permitted, except for certain amendments within the ASU. The Company is currently assessing the expected impact, if any, that this ASU will have on the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2016-02. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02. The amendments in this ASU provide guidance for accounting for leases. This update requires lessees to recognize, on the balance sheet, assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by leases of greater than twelve months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. This ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods thereafter. A modified retrospective transition method is required, with the option to elect a package of practical expedients. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the expected impact that this ASU will have on the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2016-09. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09. The amendments in this ASU provide guidance for employee share-based payment accounting. This update removes the requirement that reporting entities present tax benefits as excess cash flows from financing activities and cash flows from operating activities. As a result of this amendment, cash flows related to excess tax benefits will be classified only in operating activities. This ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the expected impact, if any, that this ASU will have on the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2016-15 . In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15. The amendments in the ASU provide guidance for several new and/or revised disclosures pertaining to the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows, including contingent consideration payments made after a business acquisition. This ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of this guidance to have a material impact of its business practices, financial condition, results of operation or disclosures. ASU 2016-16 . In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16. The amendments in the ASU provide guidance for the accounting for the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory when the transfer occurs between entities in different tax jurisdictions. This ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of this guidance to have a material impact of its business practices, financial condition, results of operation or disclosures.

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Restricted Cash	Restricted Cash As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the Company’s balance sheet included approximately $4.6 million and $8.0 million , respectively, in restricted cash. At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the Company held $4.0 million and $7.4 million , respectively, relating to collateralizing standby letters of credit pertaining to certain leases and insurance policies. In addition, $0.6 million at each date related to securing the maximum exposure generated by automated clearinghouse transactions in the Company's operating bank accounts and as dictated by the Company's banks' internal policies with respect to cash.

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets and Goodwill	Intangible Assets and Goodwill As described in Note 1, "Description of Business, Interim Financial Data and Basis of Presentation" and Note 12 "Segment Data", during the first quarter of 2016 the Company modified its management reporting framework. This modification resulted in a reorganization of the Company's reportable segments and reporting units. Prior to this reorganization, the Company had three reporting units for purposes of goodwill allocation. The Company's top 50 Nielsen Audio rated markets and Westwood One comprised one reporting unit ("Reporting Unit 1"), the second reporting unit consisted of all of the Company's other radio markets ("Reporting Unit 2") while the third reporting unit, in which there was no goodwill, consisted of all non-radio lines of business ("Reporting Unit 3"). After the modification, all of the Company's radio markets comprise one reporting unit ("Reporting Unit 1"), Westwood One comprises the second reporting unit ("Reporting Unit 2") and the third reporting unit ("Reporting Unit 3"), in which there is no goodwill, continues to consist of the Company's all non-radio lines of business. As part of the reorganization of reportable segments and reporting units, the Company allocated goodwill to the new reporting unit structure based upon a relative fair value approach. The Company determined that goodwill was not impaired before or immediately after the allocation. A significant portion of the Company's intangible assets are comprised of indefinite-lived assets including broadcast licenses and goodwill acquired through acquisitions. The Company performs its annual impairment testing of broadcast licenses and goodwill during the fourth quarter and on an interim basis if events or circumstances indicate that broadcast licenses or goodwill may be impaired. The Company performs the goodwill test at the reporting unit level. The calculation of the fair value of each reporting unit is prepared using an income approach and discounted cash flow methodology. If the carrying value exceeds the estimate of fair value, the Company calculates impairment as the excess of the carrying value of goodwill over its estimated fair value and charges the impairment to results of operations in the period in which the impairment occurred. The Company reviews the carrying value of its definite-lived intangible assets for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. There were no triggering events as of September 30, 2016 to necessitate an interim impairment test as of such date, and the fair value of such assets continued to exceed their carrying value. During the second quarter of 2016, the Company recorded an impairment charge to its definite-lived intangible assets of $1.8 million for all customer lists and trademark definite-lived intangible assets related to the print publication of NASH Country Weekly as the Company re-positioned the print publication to a digital only medium. There were no similar impairments in 2015. There were no changes in goodwill during the nine month period ended September 30, 2016 . During the three months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company recorded impairment charges of $549.7 million and $15.9 million related to goodwill and indefinite-lived assets (FCC Licenses), respectively because of declines in the Company's stock price and operating results. There were no impairment charges during the three months ended September 30, 2016 . Estimating the fair value of reporting units require significant judgments including estimating future cash flows, near-term and long-term revenue growth, and determining appropriate discount rates, among other assumptions. Any adverse changes in these estimates and assumptions could result in materially different determinations of fair value, and could result in the Company recording goodwill impairment at a future reporting date, which charges could be material. In addition, if market conditions or operational performance of any of the Company's reporting units were to deteriorate, and there was no expectation that conditions or their performance would improve within a reasonable period of time, or if an event were to occur or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value of a reporting unit's goodwill below the amounts reflected in the balance sheet, the Company may be required to recognize an impairment charge in future periods, which could be material. The following tables present goodwill and accumulated impairment losses on a segment and consolidated basis as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016 (dollars in thousands): Radio Station Group Goodwill: Balance as of December 31, 2015: Goodwill $ 1,278,526 Accumulated impairment losses (710,386 ) Total $ 568,140 Balance as of September 30, 2016: Goodwill 1,278,526 Accumulated impairment losses (710,386 ) Total $ 568,140 Westwood One Goodwill: Balance as of December 31, 2015: Goodwill $ 304,280 Accumulated impairment losses (169,066 ) Total $ 135,214 Balance as of September 30, 2016: Goodwill 304,280 Accumulated impairment losses (169,066 ) Total $ 135,214 Consolidated Goodwill: Balance as of December 31, 2015: Goodwill $ 1,582,806 Accumulated impairment losses (879,452 ) Total $ 703,354 Balance as of September 30, 2016: Goodwill 1,582,806 Accumulated impairment losses (879,452 ) Total $ 703,354 The following table presents the changes in intangible assets, other than goodwill, on a consolidated basis during the period December 31, 2015 to September 30, 2016 , and balances as of such dates (dollars in thousands): Indefinite-Lived Definite-Lived Total Intangible Assets: Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ 1,578,066 $ 174,530 $ 1,752,596 Dispositions (1,065 ) — (1,065 ) Impairment losses — (1,816 ) (1,816 ) Amortization — (44,282 ) (44,282 ) Balance as of September 30, 2016 $ 1,577,001 $ 128,432 $ 1,705,433

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Long-Term Debt The Company’s long-term debt consisted of the following as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (dollars in thousands): September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Term Loan: Term loan $ 1,838,940 $ 1,838,940 Less: unamortized term loan discount and debt issuance costs (32,061 ) (37,524 ) Total Term Loan 1,806,879 1,801,416 7.75% senior notes: 610,000 610,000 Less: unamortized debt issuance costs (6,796 ) (8,515 ) Total 7.75% senior notes 603,204 601,485 Less: Current portion of long-term debt — — Long-term debt, net $ 2,410,083 $ 2,402,901 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement On December 23, 2013, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), among the Company, Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Cumulus Holdings”), as borrower, and certain lenders and agents. The Credit Agreement consists of a $2.025 billion term loan (the “Term Loan”) maturing in December 2020 and a $200.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) maturing in December 2018. Under the Revolving Credit Facility, up to $30.0 million of availability may be drawn in the form of letters of credit. Term Loan borrowings and borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest, at the option of Cumulus Holdings, based on the Base Rate (as defined below) or the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), plus 3.25% on LIBOR-based borrowings and 2.25% on Base Rate-based borrowings. LIBOR-based borrowings are subject to a LIBOR floor of 1.0% under the Term Loan. Base Rate-based borrowings are subject to a Base Rate floor of 2.0% under the Term Loan. Base Rate is defined, for any day, as the rate per annum equal to the highest of (i) the Federal Funds Rate, as published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, plus 1/2 of 1.0% , (ii) the prime commercial lending rate of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as established from time to time, and (iii) 30 day LIBOR plus 1.0% . Amounts outstanding under the Term Loan amortize at a rate of 1.0% per annum of the original principal amount of the Term Loan, payable quarterly, with the balance payable on the maturity date. The Company's 7.75% Senior Notes (defined below) mature on May 1, 2019. If 91 days prior to the stated maturity date of the 7.75% Senior Notes (the "Springing Maturity Date") the aggregate principal amount of 7.75% Senior Notes outstanding exceeds $200.0 million , the Term Loan maturity date shall be accelerated to the Springing Maturity Date. At September 30, 2016 , the Term Loan bore interest at 4.25% per annum. The representations, covenants and events of default in the Credit Agreement are customary for financing transactions of this nature. Events of default in the Credit Agreement include, among others: (a) the failure to pay when due the obligations owing thereunder; (b) the failure to comply with (and not timely remedy, if applicable) certain covenants; (c) certain defaults and accelerations under other indebtedness; (d) the occurrence of bankruptcy or insolvency events; (e) certain judgments against the Company or any of its restricted subsidiaries; (f) the loss, revocation or suspension of, or any material impairment in the ability to use one or more of, any material FCC licenses; (g) any representation or warranty made, or report, certificate or financial statement delivered to the lenders subsequently proven to have been incorrect in any material respect; and (h) the occurrence of a Change in Control (as defined in the Credit Agreement). Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the lenders may terminate the loan commitments, accelerate all loans and exercise any of their rights under the Credit Agreement and the ancillary loan documents as a secured party. In the event amounts are outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility or any letters of credit are outstanding that have not been collateralized by cash as of the end of each quarter, the Credit Agreement requires compliance with a consolidated first lien leverage ratio covenant. The required ratio at September 30, 2016 was 5.0 to 1, and the first lien net leverage ratio covenant periodically decreases until it reaches 4.0 to 1 on March 31, 2018. As the Company currently has no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company is not required to comply with such ratio. However, as of September 30, 2016 , the Company's actual leverage ratio was in excess of that ratio. Certain mandatory prepayments on the Term Loan are required upon the occurrence of specified events, including upon the incurrence of certain additional indebtedness, upon the sale of certain assets and upon the occurrence of certain condemnation or casualty events, and from excess cash flow. The Company’s, Cumulus Holdings’ and their respective restricted subsidiaries’ obligations under the Credit Agreement are collateralized by a first priority lien on substantially all of the Company’s, Cumulus Holdings’ and their respective restricted subsidiaries’ assets (excluding the Company’s accounts receivable collateralizing the Company's revolving accounts receivable securitization facility (the “Securitization Facility”) with Wells Fargo Capital Finance ("Wells Fargo") as described below) in which a security interest may lawfully be granted, including, without limitation, intellectual property and substantially all of the capital stock of the Company’s direct and indirect domestic wholly-owned subsidiaries and 66% of the capital stock of any future first-tier foreign subsidiaries. In addition, Cumulus Holdings’ obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the Company and substantially all of its restricted subsidiaries, other than Cumulus Holdings. At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the Company had $1.839 billion outstanding under the Term Loan and no amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility. 7.75% Senior Notes On May 13, 2011, the Company issued $610.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.75% Senior Notes due 2019 (the " 7.75% Senior Notes"). Proceeds from the sale of the 7.75% Senior Notes were used to, among other things, repay the $575.8 million outstanding under the term loan facility under the Company's prior credit agreement. On September 16, 2011, the Company and Cumulus Holdings entered into a supplemental indenture with the trustee under the indenture governing the 7.75% Senior Notes which provided for, among other things, the (i) assumption by Cumulus Holdings of all obligations of the Company; (ii) substitution of Cumulus Holdings for the Company as issuer; (iii) release of the Company from all obligations as original issuer; and (iv) Company’s guarantee of all of Cumulus Holdings’ obligations, in each case under the indenture and the 7.75% Senior Notes. Interest on the 7.75% Senior Notes is payable on each May 1 and November 1 of each year. The 7.75% Senior Notes mature on May 1, 2019 . Cumulus Holdings, as issuer of the 7.75% Senior Notes, may redeem all or part of the 7.75% Senior Notes at any time at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus a “make-whole” premium. If Cumulus Holdings sells certain assets or experiences specific kinds of changes in control, it will be required to make an offer to purchase the 7.75% Senior Notes. The indenture governing the 7.75% Senior Notes contains representations, covenants and events of default customary for financing transactions of this nature. At September 30, 2016 , the Company was in compliance with all required covenants under the indenture governing the 7.75% Senior Notes. In connection with the substitution of Cumulus Holdings as the issuer of the 7.75% Senior Notes, the Company has guaranteed the 7.75% Senior Notes. In addition, each existing and future domestic restricted subsidiary that guarantees the Company’s indebtedness, Cumulus Holdings’ indebtedness or indebtedness of the Company’s subsidiary guarantors (other than the Company’s subsidiaries that hold the licenses for the Company’s radio stations) guarantees, and will guarantee, the 7.75% Senior Notes. The 7.75% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Cumulus Holdings and rank equally in right of payment to all existing and future senior unsecured debt of Cumulus Holdings and senior in right of payment to all future subordinated debt of Cumulus Holdings. The 7.75% Senior Notes guarantees are the Company’s and the other guarantors’ senior unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment to all of the Company’s and the other guarantors’ existing and future senior debt and senior in right of payment to all of the Company’s and the other guarantors’ future subordinated debt. The 7.75% Senior Notes and the guarantees are effectively subordinated to any of Cumulus Holdings’, the Company’s or the guarantors’ existing and future secured debt to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt. In addition, the 7.75% Senior Notes and the guarantees are structurally subordinated to all indebtedness and other liabilities, including preferred stock, of the Company’s non-guarantor subsidiaries, including all of the liabilities of the Company’s and the guarantors’ foreign subsidiaries and the Company’s subsidiaries that hold the licenses for the Company’s radio stations. Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility On December 6, 2013, the Company entered into a 5 -year, $50.0 million Securitization Facility with Wells Fargo (as successor to General Electric Capital Corporation), as a lender, as swingline lender and as administrative agent (together with any other lenders party thereto from time to time, the “Lenders”). In connection with the entry into the Securitization Facility, pursuant to a Receivables Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2013 (the “Sale Agreement”), certain subsidiaries of the Company (collectively, the “Originators”) sell and/or contribute their existing and future accounts receivable (representing all of the Company’s accounts receivable) to a special purpose entity and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “SPV”). The SPV may thereafter make borrowings from the Lenders, which borrowings will be secured by those receivables, pursuant to a Receivables Funding and Administration Agreement, dated as of December 6, 2013 (the “Funding Agreement”). Cumulus Holdings services the accounts receivable on behalf of the SPV. Advances available under the Funding Agreement at any time are based on advance rates relating to the value of the eligible receivables held by the SPV at that time. The Securitization Facility matures on December 6, 2018, subject to earlier termination at the election of the SPV. Advances bear interest based on either LIBOR plus 2.50% or the Index Rate (as defined in the Funding Agreement) plus 1.00% . The SPV is also required to pay a monthly fee based on any unused portion of the Securitization Facility. The Securitization Facility contains representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, and events of default that are customary for financings of this type. At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , there were no amounts outstanding under the Securitization Facility. Amortization of Debt Discount and Debt Issuance Costs For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 , the Company recorded an aggregate of $2.5 million and $7.3 million of amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs related to its Term Loan, 7.75% Senior Notes, and Securitization Facility. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company recorded an aggregate of $2.4 million and $7.1 million , respectively, of amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs related to its Term Loan, 7.75% Senior Notes, and Securitization Facility.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements The three levels of the fair value hierarchy to be applied when determining fair value of financial instruments are described below: Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity has the ability to access; Level 2 — Valuations based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; and Level 3 — Valuations based on inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. The following table shows the gross amount and fair value of the Company’s Term Loan and 7.75% Senior Notes (dollars in thousands): September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Term Loan: Gross value $ 1,838,940 $ 1,838,940 Fair value - Level 2 1,287,258 1,360,816 7.75% Senior Notes: Gross value $ 610,000 $ 610,000 Fair value - Level 2 254,675 204,350 As of September 30, 2016 , the Company used trading prices of 70.00% to calculate the level 2 fair value of the Term Loan and 41.75% to calculate the level 2 fair value of the 7.75% Senior Notes. As of December 31, 2015 , the Company used trading prices of 74.00% to calculate the level 2 fair value of the Term Loan and 33.50% to calculate the level 2 fair value of the 7.75% Senior Notes.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders’ Equity For information on the Company's October 12, 2016 Reverse Stock Split and the resulting adjustments to authorized, issued and outstanding common stock, warrants and options, see Note 1, "Description of Business, Interim Financial Data and Basis of Presentation: Reverse Stock Split." The Company is authorized to issue an aggregate of 268,830,609 shares of stock divided into four classes consisting of: (i) 93,750,000 shares designated as Class A common stock, (ii) 75,000,000 shares designated as Class B common stock, (iii) 80,609 shares designated as Class C common stock and (iv) 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, each with a par value of $0.01 per share. Common Stock Except with regard to voting and conversion rights, shares of Class A, Class B and Class C common stock are identical in all respects. The preferences, qualifications, limitations, restrictions, and the special or relative rights in respect of the common stock and the various classes of common stock are as follows: • Voting Rights. The holders of shares of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share on any matter submitted to a vote of the stockholders of the Company, and the holders of shares of Class C common stock are entitled to ten votes for each share of Class C common stock held. Generally, the holders of shares of Class B common stock are not entitled to vote on any matter. However, holders of Class B common stock and Class C common stock are entitled to a separate class vote on any amendment or modification of any specific rights or obligations of the holders of Class B common stock or Class C common stock, respectively, that does not similarly affect the rights or obligations of the holders of Class A common stock. The holders of Class A common stock and of Class C common stock vote together, as a single class, on all matters submitted to a vote to the stockholders of the Company. • Conversion. Each holder of Class B common stock and Class C common stock is entitled to convert at any time all or any part of such holder’s shares into an equal number of shares of Class A common stock; provided, however, that to the extent that such conversion would result in the holder holding more than 4.99% of the Class A common stock following such conversion, the holder will first be required to deliver to the Company an ownership certification to enable the Company to (a) determine that such holder does not have an attributable interest in another entity that would cause the Company to violate applicable FCC rules and regulations and (b) obtain any necessary approvals from the FCC or the Department of Justice. The holders of all classes of common stock are entitled to share ratably in any dividends that may be declared by the board of directors of the Company. As of September 30, 2016 there were no shares of Class B common stock issued or outstanding. 2009 Warrants In June 2009, in connection with the execution of an amendment to the Company's then-existing credit agreement, the Company issued warrants to the lenders thereunder that allow them to acquire up to 156,250 shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $1.17 per share (the “2009 Warrants”). The 2009 Warrants expire on June 29, 2019. The number of shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of the 2009 Warrants is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances, including upon the payment of a dividend in shares of Class A common stock. None of such warrants were converted during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2016 and, as of such date, 40,057 2009 Warrants remained outstanding. Company Warrants As a component of the Company's September 16, 2011 acquisition of Citadel Broadcasting Corporation (the "Citadel Merger") and the related financing transactions, the Company issued warrants to purchase an aggregate of 9.0 million shares of Class A common stock (the "Company Warrants") under a warrant agreement dated September 16, 2011 (the "Warrant Agreement"). The Company Warrants are exercisable at any time prior to June 3, 2030 at an exercise price of $0.01 per share. The number of shares for which the Company Warrants are exercisable is not subject to any anti-dilution protection, other than standard adjustments in the case of stock splits, dividends and certain other similar events. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Warrant Agreement, upon the request of a holder, the Company has the discretion to issue, upon exercise of the Company Warrants, shares of Class B common stock in lieu of an equal number of shares of Class A common stock and, upon request of a holder and at the Company’s discretion, the Company has the right to exchange such warrants to purchase an equivalent number of shares of Class B common stock for outstanding warrants to purchase shares of Class A common stock. Conversion of the Company Warrants is subject to compliance with applicable FCC regulations, and the Company Warrants are exercisable provided that ownership of the Company’s securities by the holder does not cause the Company to violate applicable FCC rules and regulations relating to foreign ownership of broadcasting licenses. Holders of Company Warrants are entitled to participate ratably in any distributions on the Company’s common stock on an as-exercised basis. No distribution will be made to holders of Company Warrants or common stock if (i) an FCC ruling, regulation or policy prohibits such distribution to holders of Company Warrants or (ii) the Company’s FCC counsel opines that such distribution is reasonably likely to cause (a) the Company to violate any applicable FCC rules or regulations or (b) any holder of Company Warrants to be deemed to hold an attributable interest in the Company. No Company Warrants were exercised during the three months ended September 30, 2016, and during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 , 43,192 Company Warrants were exercised for shares of Class A common stock. At September 30, 2016 , 31,955 Company Warrants remained outstanding. Crestview Warrants Also on September 16, 2011, but pursuant to a separate warrant agreement, the Company issued warrants to purchase 1.0 million shares of Class A common stock with an exercise price, as adjusted, of $34.56 per share (the "Crestview Warrants"). The Crestview Warrants are exercisable until September 16, 2021, and the per share exercise price is subject to standard weighted average adjustments in the event that the Company issues additional shares of common stock or common stock derivatives for less than the fair market value per share, as defined in the Crestview Warrants, as of the date of such issuance. In addition, the number of shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of the Crestview Warrants, and the exercise price of the Crestview Warrants, are subject to adjustment in the case of stock splits, dividends and certain other similar events. As of September 30, 2016 , all 1.0 million Crestview Warrants remained outstanding.

Stock-Based Compensation Expens

Stock-Based Compensation Expense	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	Stock-Based Compensation Expense The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value on the date of grant of stock options issued. The determination of the fair value of stock options is affected by the Company’s stock price, historical stock price volatility over the expected term of the awards, risk-free interest rates and expected dividends. With respect to restricted stock awards, the Company recognizes compensation expense over the vesting period equal to the grant date fair value of the shares awarded. To the extent non-vested restricted stock awards include performance or market conditions management examines the requisite service period to recognize the cost associated with the award. There were no changes to the Black-Scholes calculations or assumptions during the year. On May 14, 2015, the Company granted 30,365 shares of time-vesting restricted Class A common stock, with a grant date aggregate fair value of $0.6 million , to the non-employee directors of the Company with a cliff vesting term of one year . During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 , the Company granted 383,375 stock options with a grant date aggregate fair value of $0.5 million . During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company granted 83,750 stock options with a grant date aggregate fair value of $1.1 million . The options granted in both periods range in exercise price from $2.48 to $34.72 per share, and provide for vesting on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of grant, with 30% of the award vesting on each of the first two anniversaries thereof, and 20% of the award vesting on each of the next two anniversaries thereof. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 , the Company recognized approximately $0.7 million and $2.4 million in stock-based compensation expense related to equity awards. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company recognized approximately $12.3 million and $20.0 million in stock-based compensation expense related to equity awards. As of September 30, 2016 , unrecognized stock-based compensation expense of approximately $4.1 million related to equity awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted average remaining life of 2.67 years. Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense for equity awards will be adjusted for future changes in estimated forfeitures. There were no stock options exercised during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2016 or September 30, 2015 .

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings (Loss) Per Share	Earnings (Loss) Per Share For all periods presented, the Company has disclosed basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share utilizing the two-class method. In accordance with, ASC Topic 260, "Earnings per Share," the presentation of basic and diluted EPS is required only for common stock and not for participating securities. Non-vested restricted shares of Class A common stock are considered participating securities for purposes of calculating basic weighted average common shares outstanding in periods in which the Company records net income (loss). In addition, Company Warrants are accounted for as participating securities, as holders of such Warrants, in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of the Warrant Agreement, are entitled to receive ratable distributions of the Company's earnings concurrently with such distributions made to the holders of Class A common stock. Basic earnings (loss) per common share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. In accordance with the terms of the Company's certificate of incorporation, the Company allocates undistributed net income (loss) after any allocation for preferred stock dividends between each class of common stock on an equal basis per share. In accordance with the two-class method, earnings applicable to the non-vested restricted shares of Class A common stock and Company Warrants are excluded from the computation of basic EPS. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed in the same manner as basic earnings (loss) per share after assuming issuance of common stock for all potentially dilutive equivalent shares, which includes stock options and certain warrants to purchase common stock. Antidilutive instruments are not considered in this calculation. Under the two-class method, net income is allocated to common stock to the extent that each security may share in earnings, as if all of the earnings (loss) for the period had been distributed. Earnings (loss) are allocated to each class of common stock equally per share. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (amounts in thousands, except per share data): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share Numerator: Undistributed net income (loss) from continuing operations $ 46,321 $ (542,179 ) $ 32,958 $ (541,895 ) Less: Participation rights of the Company Warrants in undistributed earnings 50 — 43 — Participation rights of unvested restricted stock in undistributed earnings 48 — 34 — Basic undistributed net income (loss) attributable to common shares $ 46,223 $ (542,179 ) $ 32,881 $ (541,895 ) Denominator: Basic weighted average shares outstanding 29,275 29,195 29,269 29,165 Basic undistributed net income (loss) per share attributable to common shares $ 1.58 $ (18.57 ) $ 1.12 $ (18.58 ) Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share: Numerator: Undistributed net income (loss) from continuing operations $ 46,321 $ (542,179 ) $ 32,958 $ (541,895 ) Less: Participation rights of the Company Warrants in undistributed net earnings 50 — 43 — Participation rights of unvested restricted stock in undistributed earnings 48 — 34 — Basic undistributed net income (loss) attributable to common shares $ 46,223 $ (542,179 ) $ 32,881 $ (541,895 ) Denominator: Basic weighted average shares outstanding 29,275 29,195 29,269 29,165 Effect of dilutive stock options, warrants and restricted stock — — — — Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 29,275 29,195 29,269 29,165 Diluted undistributed net income (loss) per share attributable to common shares $ 1.58 $ (18.57 ) $ 1.12 $ (18.58 )

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes For the three months ended September 30, 2016 , the Company recorded income tax expense of $32.8 million on pre-tax book income of $79.1 million , resulting in an effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2016 of approximately 41.4% . For the three months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $60.9 million on a pre-tax loss of $603.0 million , resulting in an effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2015 of approximately 10.1% . For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 , the Company recorded income tax expense of $24.9 million on pre-tax book income of $57.9 million , resulting in an effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 of approximately 43.0% . For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $58.5 million on a pre-tax loss of $600.4 million , resulting in an effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 of approximately 9.7% . The difference between the effective tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35.0% for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 primarily relates to state and local income taxes, an increase in the valuation allowance with respect to state net operating losses, the tax effect of certain statutory non deductible items, enacted changes to state and local tax laws, and the tax effect of certain provision to tax return true-up adjustments. The difference between the effective tax rate and the federal statutory rate of 35.0% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 primarily relates to the effect of the book impairment charge to goodwill for which there is no deferred tax liability, state and local income taxes, an increase in the valuation allowance with respect to state net operating losses, the tax effect of certain statutory non deductible items, the settlement of uncertain tax positions with the tax authorities and enacted changes to state and local tax laws. The Company continually reviews the adequacy of the valuation allowance and recognizes the benefits of deferred tax assets only as the reassessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be recognized in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes ("ASC 740"). As of September 30, 2016 , the Company continues to maintain a partial valuation allowance on certain state net operating loss carryforwards for which the Company does not believe they will be able to meet the more likely than not recognition standard for recovery. The valuation of deferred tax assets requires judgment in assessing the likely future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company's financial statements or tax returns as well as future profitability.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Future Commitments The radio broadcast industry’s principal ratings service is Nielsen Audio ("Nielsen"), which publishes surveys for domestic radio markets. Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries have agreements with Nielsen under which they receive programming ratings materials in a majority of their respective markets. The remaining aggregate obligation under these agreements with Nielsen is approximately $67.0 million and is expected to be paid in accordance with the agreements through December 2017. The Company engages Katz Media Group, Inc. ("Katz") as its national advertising sales agent. The national advertising agency contract with Katz contains termination provisions that, if exercised by the Company during the term of the contract, would obligate the Company to pay a termination fee to Katz, calculated based upon a formula set forth in the contract. The Company is committed under various contractual agreements to pay for broadcast rights that include sports and news services and to pay for talent, executives, research, weather and other services. The Company from time to time enters into radio network contractual obligations to guarantee a minimum amount of revenue share to contractual counterparties on certain programming in future years. Generally, these guarantees are subject to decreases dependent on clearance targets achieved. On January 2, 2014 (the "Commencement Date”), Merlin Media, LLC (“Merlin”) and the Company entered into an LMA under which the Company is responsible for operating two FM radio stations in Chicago, Illinois, for monthly fees payable to Merlin of approximately $0.4 million , $0.5 million and $0.6 million in the second, third and fourth years following the Commencement Date, respectively, in exchange for the Company retaining the operating profits from these radio stations. In connection therewith, the Company and Merlin also entered into an agreement pursuant to which the Company has the right to purchase these two FM radio stations until October 4, 2017 for an amount in cash equal to the greater of (i) $70.0 million minus the aggregate amount of monthly fees paid by the Company on or prior to the earlier of the closing date or the date that is four years after the Commencement Date; or (ii) $50.0 million , and Merlin has the right to require the Company to purchase these two FM radio stations at any time during a ten -day period commencing October 4, 2017 for $71.0 million , minus the aggregate amount of monthly fees paid by the Company on or prior to the earlier of the closing date and January 2, 2018. The Company determined through its review of the requirements of ASC Topic 810, Consolidation ("ASC 810") that the Company is not the primary beneficiary of the LMA with Merlin, and, therefore, consolidation of the stations is not required. On April 1, 2014, the Company initiated an exit plan for an office lease as part of a restructuring in connection with the acquisition of Westwood One (the "Exit Plan"), which includes charges related to terminated contract costs. In connection with the Exit Plan, the Company recorded restructuring costs of $5.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, which costs are included in corporate expenses in the consolidated statement of operations. Liabilities of $0.5 million related to the Exit Plan were included in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2016 in accounts payable and accrued expenses and are expected to be paid within one year, and $3.5 million of non-current liabilities are included in other liabilities in that unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. We anticipate no additional future charges for the Exit Plan other than true-ups to closed facilities lease charges and accretion expense. Legal Proceedings In March 2011, the Company and certain of our subsidiaries were named as defendants along with other radio companies, including Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc., CBS Radio, Inc., Entercom Communications, Greater Media, Inc. and Townsquare Media, LLC in a patent infringement suit. The case, Mission Abstract Data L.L.C., d/b/a Digimedia v. Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc., et. al., Civil Action Case No: 1:99-mc-09999, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (filed March 1, 2011), alleges that the defendants are infringing or have infringed on plaintiff’s patents entitled “Selection and Retrieval of Music from a Digital Database.” Plaintiff is seeking injunctive relief and unspecified damages. This case has been stayed, and is awaiting further action by the court. In August 2015, we were named as a defendant in two separate putative class action lawsuits relating to our use and public performance of certain sound recordings fixed prior to February 15, 1972 (the "Pre-1972 Recordings"). The first suit, ABS Entertainment, Inc., et. al. v, Cumulus Media Inc., was filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California and alleges, among other things, copyright infringement under California state law, common law conversion, misappropriation and unfair business practices. On December 11, 2015, this suit was dismissed without prejudice. The second suit, ABS Entertainment, Inc., v. Cumulus Media Inc., was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and alleges, among other things, common law copyright infringement and unfair competition. The New York lawsuit has been stayed pending an appeal before the Second Circuit involving unrelated third-parties over whether the owner of a Pre-1972 Recording holds an exclusive right to publicly perform that recording under New York common law. The pending suit seeks unspecified damages. The Company is evaluating the suit, and intends to defend itself vigorously. The Company is not yet able to determine what effect the lawsuit will have, if any, on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In the first quarter of 2016, CBS Radio Inc. ("CBS") filed a demand for arbitration against certain of our subsidiaries. This action alleged that certain of our subsidiaries breached the terms of one or more contracts with CBS relating to sports network radio programming and content. In the third quarter of 2016, the Company settled these claims in exchange for a one-time payment of $13.3 million . This payment was classified as a content cost in the accompanying unaudited condensed statement of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 . The Company currently is, and expects that from time to time in the future it will be, party to, or a defendant in, various other claims or lawsuits that are generally incidental to its business. The Company expects that it will vigorously contest any such claims or lawsuits and believes that the ultimate resolution of any such known claim or lawsuit will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Supplemental Condensed Consolid

Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Information	Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Information At September 30, 2016 , Cumulus (the "Parent Guarantor") and certain of its 100% owned subsidiaries (such subsidiaries, the “Subsidiary Guarantors”) provided guarantees of the obligations of Cumulus Holdings (the "Subsidiary Issuer") under the 7.75% Senior Notes. These guarantees are full and unconditional (subject to customary release provisions) as well as joint and several. Certain of the Subsidiary Guarantors may be subject to restrictions on their respective ability to distribute earnings to Cumulus Holdings or the Parent Guarantor. Not all of the subsidiaries of Cumulus and Cumulus Holdings guarantee the 7.75% Senior Notes (such non-guaranteeing subsidiaries, collectively, the “Subsidiary Non-guarantors”). The following tables present (i) unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , (ii) unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , and (iii) unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 , of each of the Parent Guarantor, Cumulus Holdings, the Subsidiary Guarantors, and the Subsidiary Non-guarantors. Investments in consolidated subsidiaries are held primarily by the Parent Guarantor in the net assets of its subsidiaries and have been presented using the equity method of accounting. The “Eliminations” entries in the following tables primarily eliminate investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions. The columnar presentations in the following tables are not consistent with the Company’s business groups; accordingly, this basis of presentation is not intended to present the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows on a consolidated basis. CUMULUS MEDIA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor) Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer) Subsidiary Guarantors Subsidiary Non-guarantors Eliminations Total Consolidated Net revenue $ — $ — $ 286,136 $ — $ — $ 286,136 Operating expenses: Content costs — — 115,348 — — 115,348 Selling, general & administrative expenses — — 116,706 681 — 117,387 Depreciation and amortization — 400 21,557 — — 21,957 LMA fees — — 2,481 — — 2,481 Corporate expenses (including stock-based compensation expense of $735) — 9,960 — — — 9,960 Gain on sale of assets or stations — — (94,014 ) — — (94,014 ) Total operating expenses — 10,360 162,078 681 — 173,119 Operating (loss) income — (10,360 ) 124,058 (681 ) — 113,017 Non-operating (expense) income: Interest (expense) income, net (2,178 ) (32,704 ) 139 (47 ) — (34,790 ) Other income, net — — 882 — — 882 Total non-operating (expense) income, net (2,178 ) (32,704 ) 1,021 (47 ) — (33,908 ) (Loss) income before income taxes (2,178 ) (43,064 ) 125,079 (728 ) — 79,109 Income tax (expense) benefit 937 19,816 (53,834 ) 293 — (32,788 ) Earnings (loss) from consolidated subsidiaries 47,562 70,810 (435 ) — (117,937 ) — Net income (loss) $ 46,321 $ 47,562 $ 70,810 $ (435 ) $ (117,937 ) $ 46,321 CUMULUS MEDIA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor) Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer) Subsidiary Guarantors Subsidiary Non-guarantors Eliminations Total Consolidated Net revenue $ — $ 165 $ 841,694 $ — $ — $ 841,859 Operating expenses: Content costs — — 312,526 — — 312,526 Selling, general & administrative expenses — — 350,719 1,755 — 352,474 Depreciation and amortization — 1,219 66,804 — — 68,023 LMA fees — — 10,351 — — 10,351 Corporate expenses (including stock-based compensation expense of $2,403) — 34,028 — — — 34,028 Gain on sale of assets or stations — — (97,155 ) — — (97,155 ) Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill — — 1,816 — — 1,816 Total operating expenses — 35,247 645,061 1,755 — 682,063 Operating (loss) income — (35,082 ) 196,633 (1,755 ) — 159,796 Non-operating (expense) income: Interest (expense) income, net (6,533 ) (97,221 ) 364 (142 ) — (103,532 ) Other income, net — — 1,598 — — 1,598 Total non-operating (expense) income, net (6,533 ) (97,221 ) 1,962 (142 ) — (101,934 ) (Loss) income before income taxes (6,533 ) (132,303 ) 198,595 (1,897 ) — 57,862 Income tax benefit (expense) 2,613 51,219 (79,438 ) 702 (24,904 ) Earnings (loss) from consolidated subsidiaries 36,878 117,962 (1,195 ) — (153,645 ) — Net income (loss) $ 32,958 $ 36,878 $ 117,962 $ (1,195 ) $ (153,645 ) $ 32,958 CUMULUS MEDIA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor) Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer) Subsidiary Guarantors Subsidiary Non-guarantors Eliminations Total Consolidated Net revenue $ — $ 125 $ 289,316 $ — $ — $ 289,441 Operating expenses: Content costs — — 94,829 — — 94,829 Selling, general & administrative expenses — — 115,126 436 — 115,562 Depreciation and amortization — 384 25,163 — — 25,547 LMA fees — — 2,515 — — 2,515 Corporate expenses (including stock-based compensation expense of $12,304) — 34,253 — — — 34,253 Gain on sale of assets or stations — — 57 — — 57 Impairment on intangible assets and goodwill — — 565,584 — — 565,584 Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc. — — 18,308 — — 18,308 Total operating expenses — 34,637 821,582 436 — 856,655 Operating loss — (34,512 ) (532,266 ) (436 ) — (567,214 ) Non-operating (expense) income: Interest (expense) income, net (2,184 ) (33,460 ) 22 (47 ) — (35,669 ) Other loss, net — — (151 ) — — (151 ) Total non-operating expense, net (2,184 ) (33,460 ) (129 ) (47 ) — (35,820 ) Loss before income taxes (2,184 ) (67,972 ) (532,395 ) (483 ) — (603,034 ) Income tax benefit (expense) 704 (171,978 ) 233,254 (1,125 ) — 60,855 (Loss) earnings from consolidated subsidiaries (540,699 ) (300,749 ) (1,608 ) — 843,056 — Net (loss) income $ (542,179 ) $ (540,699 ) $ (300,749 ) $ (1,608 ) $ 843,056 $ (542,179 ) CUMULUS MEDIA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor) Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer) Subsidiary Guarantors Subsidiary Non-guarantors Eliminations Total Consolidated Net revenue $ — $ 375 $ 859,479 $ — $ — $ 859,854 Operating expenses: Content costs — — 286,655 — — 286,655 Selling, general & administrative expenses — — 348,919 1,498 — 350,417 Depreciation and amortization — 1,000 75,582 — — 76,582 LMA fees — — 7,585 — — 7,585 Corporate expenses (including stock-based compensation expense of $20,047) — 60,211 — — — 60,211 Loss on sale of assets or stations — — 792 — — 792 Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill — — 565,584 — — 565,584 Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc. — — 19,364 — — 19,364 Total operating expenses — 61,211 1,304,481 1,498 — 1,367,190 Operating loss — (60,836 ) (445,002 ) (1,498 ) — (507,336 ) Non-operating (expense) income: Interest (expense) income, net (6,552 ) (99,394 ) 407 (141 ) — (105,680 ) Other income, net — — 12,601 — — 12,601 Total non-operating (expense) income, net (6,552 ) (99,394 ) 13,008 (141 ) — (93,079 ) Loss before income taxes (6,552 ) (160,230 ) (431,994 ) (1,639 ) — (600,415 ) Income tax benefit (expense) 2,438 (120,572 ) 193,389 (16,735 ) — 58,520 (Loss) earnings from consolidated subsidiaries (537,781 ) (256,979 ) (18,374 ) — 813,134 — Net (loss) income $ (541,895 ) $ (537,781 ) $ (256,979 ) $ (18,374 ) $ 813,134 $ (541,895 ) CUMULUS MEDIA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS September 30, 2016 (Dollars in thousands, except for share and per share data) (Unaudited) Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor) Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer) Subsidiary Guarantors Subsidiary Non-guarantors Eliminations Total Consolidated Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 157,601 $ — $ — $ — $ 157,601 Restricted cash — 4,550 — — — 4,550 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,207 — — — 220,423 — 220,423 Trade receivable — — 4,959 — — 4,959 Asset held for sale — — 30,150 — — 30,150 Prepaid expenses and other current assets — 13,167 22,908 — — 36,075 Total current assets — 175,318 58,017 220,423 — 453,758 Property and equipment, net — 3,334 159,358 — — 162,692 Broadcast licenses — — — 1,577,001 — 1,577,001 Other intangible assets, net — — 128,432 — — 128,432 Goodwill — — 703,354 — — 703,354 Investment in consolidated subsidiaries 152,446 3,836,217 1,040,038 — (5,028,701 ) — Intercompany receivables — 101,463 1,762,903 — (1,864,366 ) — Other assets — 23,325 98,286 412 (95,996 ) 26,027 Total assets $ 152,446 $ 4,139,657 $ 3,950,388 $ 1,797,836 $ (6,989,063 ) $ 3,051,264 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ — $ 30,685 $ 76,068 $ — $ — $ 106,753 Trade payable — — 4,757 — — 4,757 Total current liabilities — 30,685 80,825 — — 111,510 Long-term debt, excluding 7.75% Senior Notes — 1,806,879 — — — 1,806,879 7.75% Senior Notes — 603,204 — — — 603,204 Other liabilities — 3,963 33,346 — — 37,309 Intercompany payables 101,051 1,542,480 — 220,835 (1,864,366 ) — Deferred income taxes 536,963 (95,996 ) 440,967 Total liabilities 101,051 3,987,211 114,171 757,798 (1,960,362 ) 2,999,869 Stockholders’ equity (deficit): Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 93,750,000 shares authorized; 32,031,054 shares issued and 29,224,867 shares outstanding 292 — — — — 292 Class C common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 80,609 shares authorized, issued and outstanding 1 — — — — 1 Treasury stock, at cost, 2,806,187 shares (229,310 ) — — — — (229,310 ) Additional paid-in-capital 1,624,298 273,691 4,152,764 2,017,769 (6,444,224 ) 1,624,298 Accumulated (deficit) equity (1,343,886 ) (121,245 ) (316,547 ) (977,731 ) 1,415,523 (1,343,886 ) Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) 51,395 152,446 3,836,217 1,040,038 (5,028,701 ) 51,395 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) $ 152,446 $ 4,139,657 $ 3,950,388 $ 1,797,836 $ (6,989,063 ) $ 3,051,264 CUMULUS MEDIA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 2015 (Dollars in thousands, except for share and per share data) (Unaudited) Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor) Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer) Subsidiary Guarantors Subsidiary Non-guarantors Eliminations Total Consolidated Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 31,657 $ — $ — $ — $ 31,657 Restricted cash — 7,981 — — — 7,981 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,923 — — — 243,428 — 243,428 Trade receivable — — 4,146 — — 4,146 Asset held for sale — — 45,157 — — 45,157 Prepaid expenses and other current assets — 6,375 20,531 — — 26,906 Total current assets — 46,013 69,834 243,428 — 359,275 Property and equipment, net — 3,685 165,752 — — 169,437 Broadcast licenses — — — 1,578,066 — 1,578,066 Other intangible assets, net — — 174,530 — — 174,530 Goodwill — — 703,354 — — 703,354 Investment in consolidated subsidiaries 110,550 3,784,551 1,056,150 — (4,951,251 ) — Intercompany receivables — 95,072 1,650,829 — (1,745,901 ) — Other assets — 27,491 95,716 554 (106,035 ) 17,726 Total assets $ 110,550 $ 3,956,812 $ 3,916,165 $ 1,822,048 $ (6,803,187 ) $ 3,002,388 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ — $ 31,997 $ 86,399 $ — $ — $ 118,396 Trade payable — — 4,374 — — 4,374 Total current liabilities — 31,997 90,773 — — 122,770 Long-term debt, excluding 7.75% Senior Notes — 1,801,416 — — — 1,801,416 7.75% Senior Notes — 601,485 — — — 601,485 Other liabilities — 3,963 40,841 — — 44,804 Intercompany payables 94,518 1,407,401 — 243,982 (1,745,901 ) — Deferred income taxes — — — 521,916 (106,035 ) 415,881 Total liabilities 94,518 3,846,262 131,614 765,898 (1,851,936 ) 2,986,356 Stockholders’ equity (deficit): Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 93,750,000 shares authorized; 31,987,862 shares issued and 29,182,118 shares outstanding 292 — — — — 292 Class C common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 80,609 shares authorized, issued and outstanding 1 — — — — 1 Treasury stock, at cost, 2,805,743 shares (229,310 ) — — — — (229,310 ) Additional paid-in-capital 1,621,893 268,673 4,219,060 2,032,686 (6,520,419 ) 1,621,893 Accumulated (deficit) equity (1,376,844 ) (158,123 ) (434,509 ) (976,536 ) 1,569,168 (1,376,844 ) Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) 16,032 110,550 3,784,551 1,056,150 (4,951,251 ) 16,032 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) $ 110,550 $ 3,956,812 $ 3,916,165 $ 1,822,048 $ (6,803,187 ) $ 3,002,388 CUMULUS MEDIA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor) Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer) Subsidiary Guarantors Subsidiary Non-guarantors Eliminations Total Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) $ 32,958 $ 36,878 $ 117,962 $ (1,195 ) $ (153,645 ) $ 32,958 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization — 1,219 66,804 — — 68,023 Amortization of debt issuance costs/discounts — 7,183 — 142 — 7,325 Provision for doubtful accounts — — 1,188 — — 1,188 Gain on sale of assets or stations — — (97,155 ) — — (97,155 ) Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill — — 1,816 — — 1,816 Deferred income taxes (2,613 ) (51,219 ) 79,620 (702 ) — 25,086 Stock-based compensation expense — 2,403 — — — 2,403 (Earnings) loss from consolidated subsidiaries (36,878 ) (117,962 ) 1,195 — 153,645 — Changes in assets and liabilities — 295,419 (306,539 ) 1,755 — (9,365 ) Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (6,533 ) 173,921 (135,109 ) — — 32,279 Cash flows from investing activities Proceeds from sale of assets or stations — — 106,935 — — 106,935 Restricted cash — 3,431 — — — 3,431 Capital expenditures — (868 ) (15,836 ) — — (16,704 ) Net cash provided by investing activities — 2,563 91,099 — — 93,662 Cash flows from financing activities: Intercompany transactions, net 6,530 (50,540 ) 44,010 — — — Proceeds from exercise of warrants 3 — — — — 3 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 6,533 (50,540 ) 44,010 — — 3 Increase in cash and cash equivalents — 125,944 — — — 125,944 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period — 31,657 — — — 31,657 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ — $ 157,601 $ — $ — $ — $ 157,601 CUMULUS MEDIA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor) Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer) Subsidiary Guarantors Subsidiary Non-guarantors Eliminations Total Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net (loss) income $ (541,895 ) $ (537,781 ) $ (256,979 ) $ (18,374 ) $ 813,134 $ (541,895 ) Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization — 1,000 75,582 — — 76,582 Amortization of debt issuance costs/discount — 6,970 — 142 — 7,112 Provision for doubtful accounts — — 2,417 — — 2,417 Loss on sale of assets or stations — — 792 — — 792 Impairment of intangible assets — — 565,584 — — 565,584 Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc. — — 19,364 — — 19,364 Deferred income taxes (2,438 ) 120,572 (193,389 ) 16,735 — (58,520 ) Stock-based compensation expense — 20,047 — — — 20,047 (Earnings) loss from consolidated subsidiaries 537,781 256,979 18,374 — (813,134 ) — Changes in assets and liabilities — 273,801 (278,592 ) 1,497 — (3,294 ) Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (6,552 ) 141,588 (46,847 ) — — 88,189 Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from sale of assets or stations — — 3,055 — — 3,055 Restricted cash — 1,633 — — — 1,633 Capital expenditures — (2,244 ) (13,573 ) — — (15,817 ) Net cash used in investing activities — (611 ) (10,518 ) — — (11,129 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Intercompany transactions, net 6,545 (63,907 ) 57,362 — — — Tax withholding payments on behalf of employees — (93 ) — — — (93 ) Proceeds from exercise of warrants 7 — — — — 7 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 6,552 (64,000 ) 57,362 — — (86 ) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents — 76,977 (3 ) — — 76,974 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period — 7,268 3 — — 7,271 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ — $ 84,245 $ — $ — $ — $ 84,245

Segment Data

Segment Data	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Data	Segment Data During the first quarter of 2016 the Company modified its management reporting framework, affecting how the Company evaluates operating performance and internally reports financial information. This modification resulted in a reorganization of its reportable segments. Prior to this reorganization, the Company operated in one reportable business segment which consisted of radio broadcasting, advertising and related services. The Company now operates in two reportable segments, the Radio Station Group and Westwood One, for which there is discrete financial information available and whose operating results are reviewed by the chief operating decision maker. Radio Station Group revenue is derived primarily from the sale of broadcasting time to local, regional and national advertisers. Westwood One revenue is generated primarily through network advertising. Corporate includes overall executive, administrative and support functions for each of the Company’s reportable segments, including information technology, human resources, legal, finance and administrative functions. Historical information has been revised to reflect the change in segments, with no impact on consolidated results. The Company presents segment adjusted EBITDA ("Adjusted EBITDA") as the financial metric utilized by management of the Company to analyze the cash flow generated by the Company’s reportable segments. This measure isolates the amount of income generated by our core operations before the incurrence of corporate expenses. Management also uses this measure to determine the contribution of our core operations to the funding of our corporate resources utilized to manage our operations and our non-operating expenses including debt service and acquisitions. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA on a consolidated basis is a key metric for purposes of calculating and determining our compliance with certain covenants contained in the Credit Agreement. In deriving this measure, the Company excludes depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation expense, as these do not represent cash payments for activities directly related to our core operations. The Company excludes any gain or loss on the exchange or sale of any assets and any gain or loss on derivative instruments as they do not represent cash transactions nor are they associated with core operations. Expenses relating to acquisitions and restructuring costs are also excluded from the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA as they are not directly related to our core operations. The Company excludes any costs associated with impairment of assets as they do not require a cash outlay. The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA, although not a measure that is calculated in accordance with GAAP, nevertheless is commonly employed by the investment community as a measure for determining the market value of a media company. The Company has also observed that Adjusted EBITDA is routinely employed to evaluate and negotiate the potential purchase price for media companies. Given the relevance to the Company’s overall value, the Company believes that investors consider the metric to be extremely useful. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income (loss), operating income, cash flows from operating activities or any other measure for determining the Company’s operating performance or liquidity that is calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA may be defined or calculated differently by other companies, and comparability may be limited. The Company’s financial data by segment is presented in the tables below: Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Radio Station Group Westwood One Corporate and Other Consolidated Net revenue $ 206,199 $ 79,413 $ 524 $ 286,136 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Radio Station Group Westwood One Corporate and Other Consolidated Net revenue $ 592,640 $ 247,507 $ 1,712 $ 841,859 Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Radio Station Group Westwood One Corporate and Other Consolidated Net revenue $ 204,677 $ 84,071 $ 693 $ 289,441 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Radio Station Group Westwood One Corporate and Other Consolidated Net revenue $ 589,843 $ 267,387 $ 2,624 $ 859,854 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2016 2015 2016 2015 Adjusted EBITDA by segment Radio Station Group $ 56,237 $ 63,032 $ 159,278 $ 179,481 Westwood One (2,689 ) 16,120 17,998 43,056 Segment Adjusted EBITDA 53,548 79,152 177,276 222,537 Adjustments Corporate and other (9,664 ) (8,532 ) (28,278 ) (26,439 ) Income tax (expense) benefit (32,788 ) 60,855 (24,904 ) 58,520 Non operating expense, including net interest expense (33,908 ) (35,820 ) (101,934 ) (93,079 ) LMA fees (2,481 ) (2,515 ) (10,351 ) (7,585 ) Depreciation and amortization (21,957 ) (25,547 ) (68,023 ) (76,582 ) Stock-based compensation expense (735 ) (12,304 ) (2,403 ) (20,047 ) Gain (loss) on sale of assets or stations 94,014 (57 ) 97,155 (792 ) Impairment of intangible assets — (565,584 ) (1,816 ) (565,584 ) Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media — (18,308 ) — (19,364 ) Acquisition-related and restructuring costs 450 (13,763 ) (3,237 ) (13,160 ) Franchise and state taxes (158 ) 244 (527 ) (320 ) Consolidated net income (loss) $ 46,321 $ (542,179 ) $ 32,958 $ (541,895 )

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events As described in Note 1 above, on October 12, 2016 the Company effected a 1-for- 8 Reverse Stock Split. All share, option, warrant, and per share amounts set forth herein have been adjusted to give effect to the Reverse Stock Split. The number of shares of common stock, total authorized shares of all classes of common stock and shares underlying the warrants and options to purchase shares, immediately prior to and immediately after the effectiveness of the Reverse Stock Split are shown in the table below. The table also shows the pre and post split weighted-average exercise price of all outstanding warrants and options. Prior to Reverse Stock Split After Reverse Stock Split Common Stock Outstanding Class A 233,798,935 29,224,867 Class B — — Class C 644,871 80,609 Authorized Shares 1,350,644,871 168,830,609 Warrants Outstanding 2009 Warrants 320,457 40,057 Company Warrants 255,643 31,955 Crestview Warrants 7,815,553 976,944 Weighted Average Exercise Price $4.07 $32.23 Options Outstanding Options 27,764,671 3,470,580 Weighted Average Exercise Price $3.94 $31.52

Description of Business, Inte20

Description of Business, Interim Financial Data and Basis of Presentation: (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business	Description of Business Cumulus Media Inc. (and its consolidated subsidiaries, except as the context may otherwise require, “Cumulus,” “Cumulus Media,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) is a Delaware corporation, organized in 2002, and successor by merger to an Illinois corporation with the same name that had been organized in 1997.
Interim Financial Data	Interim Financial Data The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company and the notes related thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 . The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the condensed consolidated accounts of Cumulus and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, with all intercompany balances and transactions eliminated in consolidation. The December 31, 2015 condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of our results of operations for, and financial condition as of the end of, the interim periods have been made. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 , the cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and the Company’s financial condition as of September 30, 2016 , are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations or cash flows that can be expected for, or the Company’s financial condition that can be expected as of the end of, any other interim period or for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016 .
Reportable Segments	Reportable Segments During the first quarter of 2016 the Company modified its management reporting framework affecting how the Company evaluates operating performance and internally reports financial information. This modification resulted in a reorganization of the Company's reportable segments. Prior to this reorganization, the Company operated in one reportable business segment which consisted of radio broadcasting, advertising and related services. The Company now operates in two reportable segments, the Radio Station Group and Westwood One, for which there is discrete financial information available and whose operating results are reviewed by the chief operating decision maker. Historical information included in these financial statements has been revised to reflect the change to two segments, with no impact to previously disclosed consolidated results (See Note 3, "Intangible Assets and Goodwill" and Note 12, "Segment Data").
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including significant estimates related to revenue recognition, bad debts, intangible assets, income taxes, stock-based compensation, contingencies, litigation, and, if applicable, purchase price allocation. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual amounts and results may differ materially from these estimates.
Assets Held for Sale	Assets Held for Sale During the year ended December 31, 2015 , the Company entered into an agreement to sell certain land in the Company's Washington, DC market to a third party. The closing of the transaction is subject to various conditions and approvals, which remain pending. The identified asset has been classified as held for sale in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . The estimated fair value of the land to be disposed of is in excess of its carrying value.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards and Recent Accounting Standards Updates	Adoption of New Accounting Standards ASU 2015-03. In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2015-03. The amendments in this ASU require that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of long-term debt, consistent with debt discounts or premiums. The new standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. We adopted this standard retrospectively in the first quarter of 2016. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2015 was retrospectively adjusted, which resulted in reductions to other assets of $22.4 million and long-term debt of $22.4 million . Recent Accounting Standards Updates ASU 2014-09 and related updates. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09. The amended guidance under this ASU outlines a single comprehensive revenue model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The guidance supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the single comprehensive revenue model is that “an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.” In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, which delayed the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. Transition to the new guidance may be done using either a full or modified retrospective method. ASU 2014-09, as amended, is effective for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Earlier application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08 which clarifies the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10 which amends the revenue recognition guidance on accounting for licenses of intellectual property and identifying performance obligations as well as clarifies when a promised good or service is separately identifiable. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12 which provides clarifying guidance in certain narrow areas such as an assessment of collectibility, presentation of sales taxes, noncash consideration, and completed contracts and contract modifications at transition as well as adds some practical expedients. The amendments in ASU 2014-09, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10 and ASU 2016-12 may be applied either retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying ASU 2014-09, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10 and ASU 2016-12 at the date of initial application. The Company is currently evaluating adoption methods and the impact of adopting ASU 2014-09, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10 and ASU 2016-12 on its consolidated financial statements. ASU 2014-15. In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15. The amendments in this ASU provide guidance in GAAP about management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. Management’s evaluation should be based on relevant conditions and events that are known and reasonably knowable at the date that the financial statements are issued. These amendments should standardize the timing and content of footnote disclosures. The amendments in this ASU are effective for public and nonpublic entities for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the expected impact, if any, that this ASU will have on the consolidated financial statements and disclosures. ASU 2016-01. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01. The amendments in this ASU enhance the reporting model for financial instruments including aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. The new guidance revises the accounting requirements related to the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. The update also changes certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. These changes will require an entity to measure, at fair value, investments in equity securities and other ownership interests in an entity - including investments in partnerships, unincorporated joint ventures and limited liability companies that do not result in consolidation and are not accounted for under the equity method - and recognize the changes in fair value within net income. This ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is not permitted, except for certain amendments within the ASU. The Company is currently assessing the expected impact, if any, that this ASU will have on the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2016-02. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02. The amendments in this ASU provide guidance for accounting for leases. This update requires lessees to recognize, on the balance sheet, assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by leases of greater than twelve months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. This ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods thereafter. A modified retrospective transition method is required, with the option to elect a package of practical expedients. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the expected impact that this ASU will have on the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2016-09. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09. The amendments in this ASU provide guidance for employee share-based payment accounting. This update removes the requirement that reporting entities present tax benefits as excess cash flows from financing activities and cash flows from operating activities. As a result of this amendment, cash flows related to excess tax benefits will be classified only in operating activities. This ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the expected impact, if any, that this ASU will have on the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2016-15 . In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15. The amendments in the ASU provide guidance for several new and/or revised disclosures pertaining to the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows, including contingent consideration payments made after a business acquisition. This ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of this guidance to have a material impact of its business practices, financial condition, results of operation or disclosures. ASU 2016-16 . In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16. The amendments in the ASU provide guidance for the accounting for the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory when the transfer occurs between entities in different tax jurisdictions. This ASU will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of this guidance to have a material impact of its business practices, financial condition, results of operation or disclosures.
Fair Value Measurement	The three levels of the fair value hierarchy to be applied when determining fair value of financial instruments are described below: Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity has the ability to access; Level 2 — Valuations based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; and Level 3 — Valuations based on inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of changes in goodwill and accumulated impairment losses	The following tables present goodwill and accumulated impairment losses on a segment and consolidated basis as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016 (dollars in thousands): Radio Station Group Goodwill: Balance as of December 31, 2015: Goodwill $ 1,278,526 Accumulated impairment losses (710,386 ) Total $ 568,140 Balance as of September 30, 2016: Goodwill 1,278,526 Accumulated impairment losses (710,386 ) Total $ 568,140 Westwood One Goodwill: Balance as of December 31, 2015: Goodwill $ 304,280 Accumulated impairment losses (169,066 ) Total $ 135,214 Balance as of September 30, 2016: Goodwill 304,280 Accumulated impairment losses (169,066 ) Total $ 135,214 Consolidated Goodwill: Balance as of December 31, 2015: Goodwill $ 1,582,806 Accumulated impairment losses (879,452 ) Total $ 703,354 Balance as of September 30, 2016: Goodwill 1,582,806 Accumulated impairment losses (879,452 ) Total $ 703,354
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	The following table presents the changes in intangible assets, other than goodwill, on a consolidated basis during the period December 31, 2015 to September 30, 2016 , and balances as of such dates (dollars in thousands): Indefinite-Lived Definite-Lived Total Intangible Assets: Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ 1,578,066 $ 174,530 $ 1,752,596 Dispositions (1,065 ) — (1,065 ) Impairment losses — (1,816 ) (1,816 ) Amortization — (44,282 ) (44,282 ) Balance as of September 30, 2016 $ 1,577,001 $ 128,432 $ 1,705,433
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	The following table presents the changes in intangible assets, other than goodwill, on a consolidated basis during the period December 31, 2015 to September 30, 2016 , and balances as of such dates (dollars in thousands): Indefinite-Lived Definite-Lived Total Intangible Assets: Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ 1,578,066 $ 174,530 $ 1,752,596 Dispositions (1,065 ) — (1,065 ) Impairment losses — (1,816 ) (1,816 ) Amortization — (44,282 ) (44,282 ) Balance as of September 30, 2016 $ 1,577,001 $ 128,432 $ 1,705,433

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Long-term Debt	The Company’s long-term debt consisted of the following as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (dollars in thousands): September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Term Loan: Term loan $ 1,838,940 $ 1,838,940 Less: unamortized term loan discount and debt issuance costs (32,061 ) (37,524 ) Total Term Loan 1,806,879 1,801,416 7.75% senior notes: 610,000 610,000 Less: unamortized debt issuance costs (6,796 ) (8,515 ) Total 7.75% senior notes 603,204 601,485 Less: Current portion of long-term debt — — Long-term debt, net $ 2,410,083 $ 2,402,901

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Gross Amounts and Fair Value	The following table shows the gross amount and fair value of the Company’s Term Loan and 7.75% Senior Notes (dollars in thousands): September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Term Loan: Gross value $ 1,838,940 $ 1,838,940 Fair value - Level 2 1,287,258 1,360,816 7.75% Senior Notes: Gross value $ 610,000 $ 610,000 Fair value - Level 2 254,675 204,350

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tabl

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (amounts in thousands, except per share data): Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share Numerator: Undistributed net income (loss) from continuing operations $ 46,321 $ (542,179 ) $ 32,958 $ (541,895 ) Less: Participation rights of the Company Warrants in undistributed earnings 50 — 43 — Participation rights of unvested restricted stock in undistributed earnings 48 — 34 — Basic undistributed net income (loss) attributable to common shares $ 46,223 $ (542,179 ) $ 32,881 $ (541,895 ) Denominator: Basic weighted average shares outstanding 29,275 29,195 29,269 29,165 Basic undistributed net income (loss) per share attributable to common shares $ 1.58 $ (18.57 ) $ 1.12 $ (18.58 ) Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share: Numerator: Undistributed net income (loss) from continuing operations $ 46,321 $ (542,179 ) $ 32,958 $ (541,895 ) Less: Participation rights of the Company Warrants in undistributed net earnings 50 — 43 — Participation rights of unvested restricted stock in undistributed earnings 48 — 34 — Basic undistributed net income (loss) attributable to common shares $ 46,223 $ (542,179 ) $ 32,881 $ (541,895 ) Denominator: Basic weighted average shares outstanding 29,275 29,195 29,269 29,165 Effect of dilutive stock options, warrants and restricted stock — — — — Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 29,275 29,195 29,269 29,165 Diluted undistributed net income (loss) per share attributable to common shares $ 1.58 $ (18.57 ) $ 1.12 $ (18.58 )

Supplemental Condensed Consol25

Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	CUMULUS MEDIA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor) Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer) Subsidiary Guarantors Subsidiary Non-guarantors Eliminations Total Consolidated Net revenue $ — $ — $ 286,136 $ — $ — $ 286,136 Operating expenses: Content costs — — 115,348 — — 115,348 Selling, general & administrative expenses — — 116,706 681 — 117,387 Depreciation and amortization — 400 21,557 — — 21,957 LMA fees — — 2,481 — — 2,481 Corporate expenses (including stock-based compensation expense of $735) — 9,960 — — — 9,960 Gain on sale of assets or stations — — (94,014 ) — — (94,014 ) Total operating expenses — 10,360 162,078 681 — 173,119 Operating (loss) income — (10,360 ) 124,058 (681 ) — 113,017 Non-operating (expense) income: Interest (expense) income, net (2,178 ) (32,704 ) 139 (47 ) — (34,790 ) Other income, net — — 882 — — 882 Total non-operating (expense) income, net (2,178 ) (32,704 ) 1,021 (47 ) — (33,908 ) (Loss) income before income taxes (2,178 ) (43,064 ) 125,079 (728 ) — 79,109 Income tax (expense) benefit 937 19,816 (53,834 ) 293 — (32,788 ) Earnings (loss) from consolidated subsidiaries 47,562 70,810 (435 ) — (117,937 ) — Net income (loss) $ 46,321 $ 47,562 $ 70,810 $ (435 ) $ (117,937 ) $ 46,321 CUMULUS MEDIA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor) Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer) Subsidiary Guarantors Subsidiary Non-guarantors Eliminations Total Consolidated Net revenue $ — $ 165 $ 841,694 $ — $ — $ 841,859 Operating expenses: Content costs — — 312,526 — — 312,526 Selling, general & administrative expenses — — 350,719 1,755 — 352,474 Depreciation and amortization — 1,219 66,804 — — 68,023 LMA fees — — 10,351 — — 10,351 Corporate expenses (including stock-based compensation expense of $2,403) — 34,028 — — — 34,028 Gain on sale of assets or stations — — (97,155 ) — — (97,155 ) Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill — — 1,816 — — 1,816 Total operating expenses — 35,247 645,061 1,755 — 682,063 Operating (loss) income — (35,082 ) 196,633 (1,755 ) — 159,796 Non-operating (expense) income: Interest (expense) income, net (6,533 ) (97,221 ) 364 (142 ) — (103,532 ) Other income, net — — 1,598 — — 1,598 Total non-operating (expense) income, net (6,533 ) (97,221 ) 1,962 (142 ) — (101,934 ) (Loss) income before income taxes (6,533 ) (132,303 ) 198,595 (1,897 ) — 57,862 Income tax benefit (expense) 2,613 51,219 (79,438 ) 702 (24,904 ) Earnings (loss) from consolidated subsidiaries 36,878 117,962 (1,195 ) — (153,645 ) — Net income (loss) $ 32,958 $ 36,878 $ 117,962 $ (1,195 ) $ (153,645 ) $ 32,958 CUMULUS MEDIA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor) Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer) Subsidiary Guarantors Subsidiary Non-guarantors Eliminations Total Consolidated Net revenue $ — $ 125 $ 289,316 $ — $ — $ 289,441 Operating expenses: Content costs — — 94,829 — — 94,829 Selling, general & administrative expenses — — 115,126 436 — 115,562 Depreciation and amortization — 384 25,163 — — 25,547 LMA fees — — 2,515 — — 2,515 Corporate expenses (including stock-based compensation expense of $12,304) — 34,253 — — — 34,253 Gain on sale of assets or stations — — 57 — — 57 Impairment on intangible assets and goodwill — — 565,584 — — 565,584 Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc. — — 18,308 — — 18,308 Total operating expenses — 34,637 821,582 436 — 856,655 Operating loss — (34,512 ) (532,266 ) (436 ) — (567,214 ) Non-operating (expense) income: Interest (expense) income, net (2,184 ) (33,460 ) 22 (47 ) — (35,669 ) Other loss, net — — (151 ) — — (151 ) Total non-operating expense, net (2,184 ) (33,460 ) (129 ) (47 ) — (35,820 ) Loss before income taxes (2,184 ) (67,972 ) (532,395 ) (483 ) — (603,034 ) Income tax benefit (expense) 704 (171,978 ) 233,254 (1,125 ) — 60,855 (Loss) earnings from consolidated subsidiaries (540,699 ) (300,749 ) (1,608 ) — 843,056 — Net (loss) income $ (542,179 ) $ (540,699 ) $ (300,749 ) $ (1,608 ) $ 843,056 $ (542,179 ) CUMULUS MEDIA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor) Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer) Subsidiary Guarantors Subsidiary Non-guarantors Eliminations Total Consolidated Net revenue $ — $ 375 $ 859,479 $ — $ — $ 859,854 Operating expenses: Content costs — — 286,655 — — 286,655 Selling, general & administrative expenses — — 348,919 1,498 — 350,417 Depreciation and amortization — 1,000 75,582 — — 76,582 LMA fees — — 7,585 — — 7,585 Corporate expenses (including stock-based compensation expense of $20,047) — 60,211 — — — 60,211 Loss on sale of assets or stations — — 792 — — 792 Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill — — 565,584 — — 565,584 Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc. — — 19,364 — — 19,364 Total operating expenses — 61,211 1,304,481 1,498 — 1,367,190 Operating loss — (60,836 ) (445,002 ) (1,498 ) — (507,336 ) Non-operating (expense) income: Interest (expense) income, net (6,552 ) (99,394 ) 407 (141 ) — (105,680 ) Other income, net — — 12,601 — — 12,601 Total non-operating (expense) income, net (6,552 ) (99,394 ) 13,008 (141 ) — (93,079 ) Loss before income taxes (6,552 ) (160,230 ) (431,994 ) (1,639 ) — (600,415 ) Income tax benefit (expense) 2,438 (120,572 ) 193,389 (16,735 ) — 58,520 (Loss) earnings from consolidated subsidiaries (537,781 ) (256,979 ) (18,374 ) — 813,134 — Net (loss) income $ (541,895 ) $ (537,781 ) $ (256,979 ) $ (18,374 ) $ 813,134 $ (541,895 )
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	CUMULUS MEDIA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS September 30, 2016 (Dollars in thousands, except for share and per share data) (Unaudited) Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor) Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer) Subsidiary Guarantors Subsidiary Non-guarantors Eliminations Total Consolidated Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 157,601 $ — $ — $ — $ 157,601 Restricted cash — 4,550 — — — 4,550 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,207 — — — 220,423 — 220,423 Trade receivable — — 4,959 — — 4,959 Asset held for sale — — 30,150 — — 30,150 Prepaid expenses and other current assets — 13,167 22,908 — — 36,075 Total current assets — 175,318 58,017 220,423 — 453,758 Property and equipment, net — 3,334 159,358 — — 162,692 Broadcast licenses — — — 1,577,001 — 1,577,001 Other intangible assets, net — — 128,432 — — 128,432 Goodwill — — 703,354 — — 703,354 Investment in consolidated subsidiaries 152,446 3,836,217 1,040,038 — (5,028,701 ) — Intercompany receivables — 101,463 1,762,903 — (1,864,366 ) — Other assets — 23,325 98,286 412 (95,996 ) 26,027 Total assets $ 152,446 $ 4,139,657 $ 3,950,388 $ 1,797,836 $ (6,989,063 ) $ 3,051,264 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ — $ 30,685 $ 76,068 $ — $ — $ 106,753 Trade payable — — 4,757 — — 4,757 Total current liabilities — 30,685 80,825 — — 111,510 Long-term debt, excluding 7.75% Senior Notes — 1,806,879 — — — 1,806,879 7.75% Senior Notes — 603,204 — — — 603,204 Other liabilities — 3,963 33,346 — — 37,309 Intercompany payables 101,051 1,542,480 — 220,835 (1,864,366 ) — Deferred income taxes 536,963 (95,996 ) 440,967 Total liabilities 101,051 3,987,211 114,171 757,798 (1,960,362 ) 2,999,869 Stockholders’ equity (deficit): Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 93,750,000 shares authorized; 32,031,054 shares issued and 29,224,867 shares outstanding 292 — — — — 292 Class C common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 80,609 shares authorized, issued and outstanding 1 — — — — 1 Treasury stock, at cost, 2,806,187 shares (229,310 ) — — — — (229,310 ) Additional paid-in-capital 1,624,298 273,691 4,152,764 2,017,769 (6,444,224 ) 1,624,298 Accumulated (deficit) equity (1,343,886 ) (121,245 ) (316,547 ) (977,731 ) 1,415,523 (1,343,886 ) Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) 51,395 152,446 3,836,217 1,040,038 (5,028,701 ) 51,395 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) $ 152,446 $ 4,139,657 $ 3,950,388 $ 1,797,836 $ (6,989,063 ) $ 3,051,264 CUMULUS MEDIA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 2015 (Dollars in thousands, except for share and per share data) (Unaudited) Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor) Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer) Subsidiary Guarantors Subsidiary Non-guarantors Eliminations Total Consolidated Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 31,657 $ — $ — $ — $ 31,657 Restricted cash — 7,981 — — — 7,981 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,923 — — — 243,428 — 243,428 Trade receivable — — 4,146 — — 4,146 Asset held for sale — — 45,157 — — 45,157 Prepaid expenses and other current assets — 6,375 20,531 — — 26,906 Total current assets — 46,013 69,834 243,428 — 359,275 Property and equipment, net — 3,685 165,752 — — 169,437 Broadcast licenses — — — 1,578,066 — 1,578,066 Other intangible assets, net — — 174,530 — — 174,530 Goodwill — — 703,354 — — 703,354 Investment in consolidated subsidiaries 110,550 3,784,551 1,056,150 — (4,951,251 ) — Intercompany receivables — 95,072 1,650,829 — (1,745,901 ) — Other assets — 27,491 95,716 554 (106,035 ) 17,726 Total assets $ 110,550 $ 3,956,812 $ 3,916,165 $ 1,822,048 $ (6,803,187 ) $ 3,002,388 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ — $ 31,997 $ 86,399 $ — $ — $ 118,396 Trade payable — — 4,374 — — 4,374 Total current liabilities — 31,997 90,773 — — 122,770 Long-term debt, excluding 7.75% Senior Notes — 1,801,416 — — — 1,801,416 7.75% Senior Notes — 601,485 — — — 601,485 Other liabilities — 3,963 40,841 — — 44,804 Intercompany payables 94,518 1,407,401 — 243,982 (1,745,901 ) — Deferred income taxes — — — 521,916 (106,035 ) 415,881 Total liabilities 94,518 3,846,262 131,614 765,898 (1,851,936 ) 2,986,356 Stockholders’ equity (deficit): Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 93,750,000 shares authorized; 31,987,862 shares issued and 29,182,118 shares outstanding 292 — — — — 292 Class C common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 80,609 shares authorized, issued and outstanding 1 — — — — 1 Treasury stock, at cost, 2,805,743 shares (229,310 ) — — — — (229,310 ) Additional paid-in-capital 1,621,893 268,673 4,219,060 2,032,686 (6,520,419 ) 1,621,893 Accumulated (deficit) equity (1,376,844 ) (158,123 ) (434,509 ) (976,536 ) 1,569,168 (1,376,844 ) Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) 16,032 110,550 3,784,551 1,056,150 (4,951,251 ) 16,032 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) $ 110,550 $ 3,956,812 $ 3,916,165 $ 1,822,048 $ (6,803,187 ) $ 3,002,388
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	CUMULUS MEDIA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor) Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer) Subsidiary Guarantors Subsidiary Non-guarantors Eliminations Total Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) $ 32,958 $ 36,878 $ 117,962 $ (1,195 ) $ (153,645 ) $ 32,958 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization — 1,219 66,804 — — 68,023 Amortization of debt issuance costs/discounts — 7,183 — 142 — 7,325 Provision for doubtful accounts — — 1,188 — — 1,188 Gain on sale of assets or stations — — (97,155 ) — — (97,155 ) Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill — — 1,816 — — 1,816 Deferred income taxes (2,613 ) (51,219 ) 79,620 (702 ) — 25,086 Stock-based compensation expense — 2,403 — — — 2,403 (Earnings) loss from consolidated subsidiaries (36,878 ) (117,962 ) 1,195 — 153,645 — Changes in assets and liabilities — 295,419 (306,539 ) 1,755 — (9,365 ) Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (6,533 ) 173,921 (135,109 ) — — 32,279 Cash flows from investing activities Proceeds from sale of assets or stations — — 106,935 — — 106,935 Restricted cash — 3,431 — — — 3,431 Capital expenditures — (868 ) (15,836 ) — — (16,704 ) Net cash provided by investing activities — 2,563 91,099 — — 93,662 Cash flows from financing activities: Intercompany transactions, net 6,530 (50,540 ) 44,010 — — — Proceeds from exercise of warrants 3 — — — — 3 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 6,533 (50,540 ) 44,010 — — 3 Increase in cash and cash equivalents — 125,944 — — — 125,944 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period — 31,657 — — — 31,657 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ — $ 157,601 $ — $ — $ — $ 157,601 CUMULUS MEDIA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor) Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer) Subsidiary Guarantors Subsidiary Non-guarantors Eliminations Total Consolidated Cash flows from operating activities: Net (loss) income $ (541,895 ) $ (537,781 ) $ (256,979 ) $ (18,374 ) $ 813,134 $ (541,895 ) Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization — 1,000 75,582 — — 76,582 Amortization of debt issuance costs/discount — 6,970 — 142 — 7,112 Provision for doubtful accounts — — 2,417 — — 2,417 Loss on sale of assets or stations — — 792 — — 792 Impairment of intangible assets — — 565,584 — — 565,584 Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc. — — 19,364 — — 19,364 Deferred income taxes (2,438 ) 120,572 (193,389 ) 16,735 — (58,520 ) Stock-based compensation expense — 20,047 — — — 20,047 (Earnings) loss from consolidated subsidiaries 537,781 256,979 18,374 — (813,134 ) — Changes in assets and liabilities — 273,801 (278,592 ) 1,497 — (3,294 ) Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (6,552 ) 141,588 (46,847 ) — — 88,189 Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from sale of assets or stations — — 3,055 — — 3,055 Restricted cash — 1,633 — — — 1,633 Capital expenditures — (2,244 ) (13,573 ) — — (15,817 ) Net cash used in investing activities — (611 ) (10,518 ) — — (11,129 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Intercompany transactions, net 6,545 (63,907 ) 57,362 — — — Tax withholding payments on behalf of employees — (93 ) — — — (93 ) Proceeds from exercise of warrants 7 — — — — 7 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 6,552 (64,000 ) 57,362 — — (86 ) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents — 76,977 (3 ) — — 76,974 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period — 7,268 3 — — 7,271 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ — $ 84,245 $ — $ — $ — $ 84,245

Segment Data (Tables)

Segment Data (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	The Company’s financial data by segment is presented in the tables below: Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Radio Station Group Westwood One Corporate and Other Consolidated Net revenue $ 206,199 $ 79,413 $ 524 $ 286,136 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Radio Station Group Westwood One Corporate and Other Consolidated Net revenue $ 592,640 $ 247,507 $ 1,712 $ 841,859 Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Radio Station Group Westwood One Corporate and Other Consolidated Net revenue $ 204,677 $ 84,071 $ 693 $ 289,441 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Radio Station Group Westwood One Corporate and Other Consolidated Net revenue $ 589,843 $ 267,387 $ 2,624 $ 859,854 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2016 2015 2016 2015 Adjusted EBITDA by segment Radio Station Group $ 56,237 $ 63,032 $ 159,278 $ 179,481 Westwood One (2,689 ) 16,120 17,998 43,056 Segment Adjusted EBITDA 53,548 79,152 177,276 222,537 Adjustments Corporate and other (9,664 ) (8,532 ) (28,278 ) (26,439 ) Income tax (expense) benefit (32,788 ) 60,855 (24,904 ) 58,520 Non operating expense, including net interest expense (33,908 ) (35,820 ) (101,934 ) (93,079 ) LMA fees (2,481 ) (2,515 ) (10,351 ) (7,585 ) Depreciation and amortization (21,957 ) (25,547 ) (68,023 ) (76,582 ) Stock-based compensation expense (735 ) (12,304 ) (2,403 ) (20,047 ) Gain (loss) on sale of assets or stations 94,014 (57 ) 97,155 (792 ) Impairment of intangible assets — (565,584 ) (1,816 ) (565,584 ) Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media — (18,308 ) — (19,364 ) Acquisition-related and restructuring costs 450 (13,763 ) (3,237 ) (13,160 ) Franchise and state taxes (158 ) 244 (527 ) (320 ) Consolidated net income (loss) $ 46,321 $ (542,179 ) $ 32,958 $ (541,895 )

Description of Business, Inte27

Description of Business, Interim Financial Data and Basis of Presentation (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands, people in Millions	Oct. 12, 2016	Aug. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)stationmarketaffiliate	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)peoplestationmarketSegmentaffiliate	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)Segment
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Gain on sale of property						$ 97,155	$ (792)
Content costs			$ 115,348		$ 94,829	$ 312,526	286,655
Number of reportable segments | Segment						2		1
Proceeds from sale property		$ 110,600				$ 106,935	$ 3,055
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 | Other Assets
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Reclassification of debt issuance costs								$ (22,400)
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 | Long-term Debt
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Reclassification of debt issuance costs								$ 22,400
Prior Period Adjustment
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Content costs				$ 3,600
US
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Number of people reached each week through radio stations | people						245
Number of owned and operated radio stations | station			450			450
Number of markets | market			90			90
Number of top ten US media markets | market			8			8
Number of radio stations (more than) | affiliate			8,200			8,200
Land and Building
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Gain on sale of property			$ 94,000			$ 94,000
Subsequent Event
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Conversion ratio (1 to 8)	0.125

Restricted Cash (Detail)

Restricted Cash (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Restricted cash	$ 4,550	$ 7,981
Cash reserve from acquisition	4,000	7,400
Restricted cash amount related to securing maximum exposure generated by automated clearinghouse transactions	$ 600	$ 600

Intangible Assets and Goodwil29

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015Segment
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Number of reporting units | Segment					3
Impairment charge	$ 1,800,000		$ 1,816,000	$ 565,584,000
Goodwill period increase (decrease)			$ 0
FCC Licenses
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment charge		$ 549,700,000
Goodwill period increase (decrease)		$ 15,900,000

Intangible Assets and Goodwil30

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Changes in Goodwill) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 1,582,806	$ 1,582,806
Accumulated impairment losses	(879,452)	(879,452)
Total	703,354	703,354
Radio Station Group
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	1,278,526	1,278,526
Accumulated impairment losses	(710,386)	(710,386)
Total	568,140	568,140
Westwood One
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	304,280	304,280
Accumulated impairment losses	(169,066)	(169,066)
Total	$ 135,214	$ 135,214

Intangible Assets and Goodwil31

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Changes in Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Indefinite-Lived
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Beginning Balance		$ 1,578,066
Dispositions		(1,065)
Impairment losses		0
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Ending Balance		1,577,001
Definite-Lived
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Beginning Balance		174,530
Dispositions		0
Impairment losses		(1,816)
Amortization		(44,282)
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Ending Balance		128,432
Total
Intangible Assets Total, Beginning Balance		1,752,596
Dispositions		(1,065)
Impairment losses	$ (1,800)	(1,816)	$ (565,584)
Amortization		(44,282)
Intangible Assets Total, Ending Balance		$ 1,705,433

Long-Term Debt (Detail)

Long-Term Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less: unamortized term loan discount and debt issuance costs	$ (32,061)	$ (37,524)
Long-term debt, net	2,410,083	2,402,901
Less: Current portion of long-term debt	0	0
Term loan | Term loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long term debt, gross	1,838,940	1,838,940
Less: unamortized term loan discount and debt issuance costs	(32,061)	(37,524)
Long-term debt, net	1,806,879	1,801,416
7.75% senior notes:
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs	(6,796)	(8,515)
7.75% senior notes: | 7.75% senior notes:
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long term debt, gross	610,000	610,000
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs	(6,796)	(8,515)
Long-term debt, net	$ 603,204	$ 601,485

Long-Term Debt (Additional Info

Long-Term Debt (Additional Information) (Detail)	Dec. 23, 2013USD ($)	Dec. 06, 2013USD ($)	May 13, 2011USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate				7.75%		7.75%		7.75%
Senior Notes issued			$ 610,000,000
Amount repaid under outstanding term loan facility			$ 575,800,000
Agreement maturity date						May 1, 2019
Percentage of Senior Notes to be redeemed prior to May 1, 2015			100.00%
Amortization of debt issuance costs and discounts				$ 2,500,000	$ 2,400,000	$ 7,300,000	$ 7,100,000
7.75% senior notes:
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate			7.75%	7.75%		7.75%		7.75%
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Line of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Term loan	$ 2,025,000,000
Basis spread on LIBOR/base rate	1.00%
Interest rate	2.00%
Amortization rate per annum	1.00%
Days prior to maturity, springing maturity	91 days
Interest rate per annum				4.25%		4.25%
Percentage ownership of capital stock of any future first-tier foreign subsidiaries	66.00%
Amount outstanding				$ 1,839,000,000		$ 1,839,000,000		$ 1,839,000,000
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Consolidated net leverage ratio				5		5
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Consolidated net leverage ratio				4		4
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | LIBOR
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on LIBOR/base rate	3.25%
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | LIBOR | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate	1.00%
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | Base Rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on LIBOR/base rate	2.25%
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | Federal Funds Rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on LIBOR/base rate	0.50%
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Securitization facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Term loan	$ 200,000,000
Amount outstanding				$ 0		$ 0		0
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement | Letter of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Term loan	$ 30,000,000
Securitization Facility | Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Term loan		$ 50,000,000
Amount outstanding				$ 0		$ 0		$ 0
Term of revolving accounts receivable securitization facility		5 years
Securitization Facility | Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility | LIBOR
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on LIBOR/base rate		2.50%
Securitization Facility | Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility | Index Rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on LIBOR/base rate		1.00%

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Detail)	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	May 13, 2011
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest rate	7.75%	7.75%
7.75% senior notes:
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading prices rate to calculate the fair value	41.75%	33.50%
Term loan
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading prices rate to calculate the fair value	70.00%	74.00%
7.75% senior notes:
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Interest rate	7.75%	7.75%	7.75%

Fair Value Measurements (Gross

Fair Value Measurements (Gross Amounts and Fair Value of Debt) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Term loan
Fair Value, Estimate Not Practicable, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Gross value	$ 1,838,940	$ 1,838,940
Term loan | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Estimate Not Practicable, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value - Level 2	1,287,258	1,360,816
7.75% senior notes:
Fair Value, Estimate Not Practicable, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Gross value	610,000	610,000
7.75% senior notes: | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Estimate Not Practicable, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value - Level 2	$ 254,675	$ 204,350

Stockholders' Equity (Detail)

Stockholders' Equity (Detail)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2009$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2016Class_Of_Stock$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2016voteClass_Of_Stock$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2015shares	Sep. 16, 2011$ / sharesshares
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Total stock dividend authorized to issue (in shares)		268,830,609	268,830,609
Number of classes of stock | Class_Of_Stock		4	4
Par value of preferred stock shares (USD per share) | $ / shares					$ 0.01
2009 warrants
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Warrants issued (in shares)	156,250
Exercisable price of warrants to purchase common stock (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.17
Warrants converted (in shares)		0	0
Warrants outstanding (in shares)		40,057	40,057
Company Warrants
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Company warrants were converted into shares of Class A common stock since issuance (in shares)		0	43,192
Equity Investment
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Warrants outstanding (in shares)		1,000,000	1,000,000		1,000,000
Crestview Warrants
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Exercisable price of warrants to purchase common stock (USD per share) | $ / shares					$ 34.56
Class A common stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized		93,750,000	93,750,000	93,750,000
Number of votes per share | vote			1
Common stock, shares issued		32,031,054	32,031,054	31,987,862
Class A common stock | Citadel Acquisition
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued					9,000,000
Class A common stock | Minimum
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class A common stock following conversion			4.99%
Class B
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized		75,000,000	75,000,000
Class C common stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized		80,609	80,609	80,609
Number of votes per share | vote			10
Common stock, shares issued		80,609	80,609	80,609
Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares authorized		100,000,000	100,000,000
Par value of preferred stock shares (USD per share) | $ / shares		$ 0.01	$ 0.01

Stock-Based Compensation Expe37

Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	May 14, 2015USD ($)shares	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)Installment$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of stock options granted (in shares) | shares				383,375	83,750
Aggregate grant date fair value				$ 500	$ 1,100
Number of vesting period anniversaries | Installment				4
Vesting stock based compensation related to awards		$ 735	$ 12,304	$ 2,403	$ 20,047
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense		$ 4,100		$ 4,100
Weighted average remaining life for recognition of unrecognized compensation expense				2 years 7 months 30 days
Stock options exercised during period (in shares) | shares				0	0
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of vesting period anniversaries | Installment				2
Award vesting percentage				30.00%
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of vesting period anniversaries | Installment				2
Award vesting percentage				20.00%
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercise price (USD per share) | $ / shares				$ 2.48
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercise price (USD per share) | $ / shares				$ 34.72
Non-Employee Directors | Class A common stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted (in shares) | shares	30,365
Aggregate grant fair value	$ 600
Vesting term	1 year

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Comp

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share) (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	29,275,111	29,194,508	29,268,885	29,165,188
Basic undistributed net income (loss) per share attributable to common shares (USD per share)	$ 1.58	$ (18.57)	$ 1.12	$ (18.58)
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	29,275,111	29,194,508	29,268,885	29,165,188
Diluted undistributed net (loss) income per share attributable to common shares (USD per share)	$ 1.58	$ (18.57)	$ 1.12	$ (18.58)
Basic Share
Numerator:
Undistributed net income (loss) from continuing operations	$ 46,321	$ (542,179)	$ 32,958	$ (541,895)
Less:
Basic undistributed net income (loss) attributable to common shares	$ 46,223	$ (542,179)	$ 32,881	$ (541,895)
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	29,275,000	29,195,000	29,269,000	29,165,000
Basic undistributed net income (loss) per share attributable to common shares (USD per share)	$ 1.58	$ (18.57)	$ 1.12	$ (18.58)
Diluted Share
Numerator:
Undistributed net income (loss) from continuing operations	$ 46,321	$ (542,179)	$ 32,958	$ (541,895)
Less:
Basic undistributed net income (loss) attributable to common shares	$ 46,223	$ (542,179)	$ 32,881	$ (541,895)
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	29,275,000	29,195,000	29,269,000	29,165,000
Effect of dilutive stock options, warrants and restricted stock (in shares)	0	0	0	0
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	29,275,000	29,195,000	29,269,000	29,165,000
Diluted undistributed net (loss) income per share attributable to common shares (USD per share)	$ 1.58	$ (18.57)	$ 1.12	$ (18.58)
Warrants | Basic Share
Less:
Participation rights of the Company Warrants in undistributed earnings	$ 50	$ 0	$ 43	$ 0
Warrants | Diluted Share
Less:
Participation rights of the Company Warrants in undistributed earnings	50	0	43	0
Restricted Stock | Basic Share
Less:
Participation rights of unvested restricted stock in undistributed earnings, Basic	48	0	34	0
Restricted Stock | Diluted Share
Less:
Participation rights of unvested restricted stock in undistributed earnings, Diluted	$ 48	$ 0	$ 34	$ 0

Income Taxes (Detail)

Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 32,788	$ (60,855)	$ 24,904	$ (58,520)
Pre-tax income (loss)	$ 79,109	$ (603,034)	$ 57,862	$ (600,415)
Effective income tax rate	41.40%	10.10%	(43.00%)	9.70%
Federal statutory income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Detail) $ in Millions	Jan. 02, 2014USD ($)station	Aug. 31, 2015lawsuit	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
ABS Entertainment, Inc, et al v Cumulus Media Inc and ABS Entertainment, Inc v Cumulus Media Inc | Pending Litigation
Supply Commitment [Line Items]
Number of punitive class action lawsuits | lawsuit		2
Exit Plan | Contract Termination | Corporate Expenses
Supply Commitment [Line Items]
Restructuring costs					$ 5.2
Exit Plan | Contract Termination | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Supply Commitment [Line Items]
Current restructuring liabilities			$ 0.5	$ 0.5
Exit Plan | Contract Termination | Non-current liabilities
Supply Commitment [Line Items]
Noncurrent restructuring liabilities			3.5	3.5
Merlin Media LLC
Supply Commitment [Line Items]
Monthly management fees, second year	$ 0.4
Monthly management fees, third year	0.5
Monthly management fees, fourth year	$ 0.6
Merlin Media LLC | Put Option
Supply Commitment [Line Items]
Number of radio stations | station	2
Amount under option agreement to settle management fees	$ 71
Period after commencement date to settle management fees	4 years
Period to exercise option	10 days
Merlin Media LLC | Call Option | Maximum
Supply Commitment [Line Items]
Amount under option agreement to settle management fees	$ 70
Merlin Media LLC | Call Option | Minimum
Supply Commitment [Line Items]
Amount under option agreement to settle management fees	$ 50
CBS
Supply Commitment [Line Items]
Settlement amount paid			$ 13.3
Nielson Audio
Supply Commitment [Line Items]
Remaining aggregate obligation under the agreements with Nielsen Audio				$ 67

Supplemental Condensed Consol41

Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Information (Narrative) (Details)	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	May 13, 2011
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in subsidiaries	100.00%
Interest rate	7.75%	7.75%
7.75% senior notes:
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate	7.75%	7.75%	7.75%

Supplemental Condensed Consol42

Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Information (Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 286,136	$ 289,441	$ 841,859	$ 859,854
Operating expenses:
Content costs	115,348	94,829	312,526	286,655
Selling, general & administrative expenses	117,387	115,562	352,474	350,417
Depreciation and amortization	21,957	25,547	68,023	76,582
LMA fees	2,481	2,515	10,351	7,585
Corporate expenses (including stock-based compensation expense)	9,960	34,253	34,028	60,211
Gain on sale of assets or stations	(94,014)	57	(97,155)	792
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill	0	565,584	1,816	565,584
Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc.	0	18,308	0	19,364
Total operating expenses	173,119	856,655	682,063	1,367,190
Operating income (loss)	113,017	(567,214)	159,796	(507,336)
Non-operating (expense) income:
Interest (expense) income, net	(34,790)	(35,669)	(103,532)	(105,680)
Other income (expense), net	882	(151)	1,598	12,601
Total non-operating expense, net	(33,908)	(35,820)	(101,934)	(93,079)
Income (loss) before income taxes	79,109	(603,034)	57,862	(600,415)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(32,788)	60,855	(24,904)	58,520
Earnings (loss) from consolidated subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	46,321	(542,179)	32,958	(541,895)
Eliminations
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net revenue	0	0	0	0
Operating expenses:
Content costs	0	0	0	0
Selling, general & administrative expenses	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
LMA fees	0	0	0	0
Corporate expenses (including stock-based compensation expense)	0	0	0	0
Gain on sale of assets or stations	0	0	0	0
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill		0	0	0
Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc.		0		0
Total operating expenses	0	0	0	0
Operating income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Non-operating (expense) income:
Interest (expense) income, net	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense), net	0	0	0	0
Total non-operating expense, net	0	0	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	0	0	0	0
Income tax (expense) benefit	0	0		0
Earnings (loss) from consolidated subsidiaries	(117,937)	843,056	(153,645)	813,134
Net income (loss)	(117,937)	843,056	(153,645)	813,134
Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor)
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net revenue	0	0	0	0
Operating expenses:
Content costs	0	0	0	0
Selling, general & administrative expenses	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
LMA fees	0	0	0	0
Corporate expenses (including stock-based compensation expense)	0	0	0	0
Gain on sale of assets or stations	0	0	0	0
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill		0	0	0
Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc.		0		0
Total operating expenses	0	0	0	0
Operating income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Non-operating (expense) income:
Interest (expense) income, net	(2,178)	(2,184)	(6,533)	(6,552)
Other income (expense), net	0	0	0	0
Total non-operating expense, net	(2,178)	(2,184)	(6,533)	(6,552)
Income (loss) before income taxes	(2,178)	(2,184)	(6,533)	(6,552)
Income tax (expense) benefit	937	704	2,613	2,438
Earnings (loss) from consolidated subsidiaries	47,562	(540,699)	36,878	(537,781)
Net income (loss)	46,321	(542,179)	32,958	(541,895)
Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer)
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net revenue	0	125	165	375
Operating expenses:
Content costs	0	0	0	0
Selling, general & administrative expenses	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	400	384	1,219	1,000
LMA fees	0	0	0	0
Corporate expenses (including stock-based compensation expense)	9,960	34,253	34,028	60,211
Gain on sale of assets or stations	0	0	0	0
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill		0	0	0
Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc.		0		0
Total operating expenses	10,360	34,637	35,247	61,211
Operating income (loss)	(10,360)	(34,512)	(35,082)	(60,836)
Non-operating (expense) income:
Interest (expense) income, net	(32,704)	(33,460)	(97,221)	(99,394)
Other income (expense), net	0	0	0	0
Total non-operating expense, net	(32,704)	(33,460)	(97,221)	(99,394)
Income (loss) before income taxes	(43,064)	(67,972)	(132,303)	(160,230)
Income tax (expense) benefit	19,816	(171,978)	51,219	(120,572)
Earnings (loss) from consolidated subsidiaries	70,810	(300,749)	117,962	(256,979)
Net income (loss)	47,562	(540,699)	36,878	(537,781)
Subsidiary Guarantors
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net revenue	286,136	289,316	841,694	859,479
Operating expenses:
Content costs	115,348	94,829	312,526	286,655
Selling, general & administrative expenses	116,706	115,126	350,719	348,919
Depreciation and amortization	21,557	25,163	66,804	75,582
LMA fees	2,481	2,515	10,351	7,585
Corporate expenses (including stock-based compensation expense)	0	0	0	0
Gain on sale of assets or stations	(94,014)	57	(97,155)	792
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill		565,584	1,816	565,584
Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc.		18,308		19,364
Total operating expenses	162,078	821,582	645,061	1,304,481
Operating income (loss)	124,058	(532,266)	196,633	(445,002)
Non-operating (expense) income:
Interest (expense) income, net	139	22	364	407
Other income (expense), net	882	(151)	1,598	12,601
Total non-operating expense, net	1,021	(129)	1,962	13,008
Income (loss) before income taxes	125,079	(532,395)	198,595	(431,994)
Income tax (expense) benefit	(53,834)	233,254	(79,438)	193,389
Earnings (loss) from consolidated subsidiaries	(435)	(1,608)	(1,195)	(18,374)
Net income (loss)	70,810	(300,749)	117,962	(256,979)
Subsidiary Non-guarantors
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net revenue	0	0	0	0
Operating expenses:
Content costs	0	0	0	0
Selling, general & administrative expenses	681	436	1,755	1,498
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
LMA fees	0	0	0	0
Corporate expenses (including stock-based compensation expense)	0	0	0	0
Gain on sale of assets or stations	0	0	0	0
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill		0	0	0
Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc.		0		0
Total operating expenses	681	436	1,755	1,498
Operating income (loss)	(681)	(436)	(1,755)	(1,498)
Non-operating (expense) income:
Interest (expense) income, net	(47)	(47)	(142)	(141)
Other income (expense), net	0	0	0	0
Total non-operating expense, net	(47)	(47)	(142)	(141)
Income (loss) before income taxes	(728)	(483)	(1,897)	(1,639)
Income tax (expense) benefit	293	(1,125)	702	(16,735)
Earnings (loss) from consolidated subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	$ (435)	$ (1,608)	$ (1,195)	$ (18,374)

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Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 735	$ 12,304	$ 2,403	$ 20,047

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Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Information (Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 157,601	$ 31,657	$ 84,245	$ 7,271
Restricted cash	4,550	7,981
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts	220,423	243,428
Trade receivable	4,959	4,146
Assets held for sale	30,150	45,157
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	36,075	26,906
Total current assets	453,758	359,275
Property and equipment, net	162,692	169,437
Broadcast licenses	1,577,001	1,578,066
Other intangible assets, net	128,432	174,530
Goodwill	703,354	703,354
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Other assets	26,027	17,726
Total assets	3,051,264	3,002,388
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	106,753	118,396
Trade payable	4,757	4,374
Total current liabilities	111,510	122,770
Long-term debt, excluding 7.75% Senior Notes	1,806,879	1,801,416
7.75% Senior Notes	603,204	601,485
Other liabilities	37,309	44,804
Intercompany payables	0	0
Deferred income taxes	440,967	415,881
Total liabilities	2,999,869	2,986,356
Treasury stock, at cost	(229,310)	(229,310)
Additional paid-in-capital	1,624,298	1,621,893
Accumulated deficit	(1,343,886)	(1,376,844)
Total stockholders’ equity	51,395	16,032
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	3,051,264	3,002,388
Eliminations
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts	0	0
Trade receivable	0	0
Assets held for sale	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	0	0
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Broadcast licenses	0	0
Other intangible assets, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	(5,028,701)	(4,951,251)
Intercompany receivables	(1,864,366)	(1,745,901)
Other assets	(95,996)	(106,035)
Total assets	(6,989,063)	(6,803,187)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	0	0
Trade payable	0	0
Total current liabilities	0	0
Long-term debt, excluding 7.75% Senior Notes	0	0
7.75% Senior Notes	0	0
Other liabilities	0	0
Intercompany payables	(1,864,366)	(1,745,901)
Deferred income taxes	(95,996)	(106,035)
Total liabilities	(1,960,362)	(1,851,936)
Treasury stock, at cost	0	0
Additional paid-in-capital	(6,444,224)	(6,520,419)
Accumulated deficit	1,415,523	1,569,168
Total stockholders’ equity	(5,028,701)	(4,951,251)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	(6,989,063)	(6,803,187)
Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor)
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts	0	0
Trade receivable	0	0
Assets held for sale	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	0	0
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Broadcast licenses	0	0
Other intangible assets, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	152,446	110,550
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Other assets	0	0
Total assets	152,446	110,550
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	0	0
Trade payable	0	0
Total current liabilities	0	0
Long-term debt, excluding 7.75% Senior Notes	0	0
7.75% Senior Notes	0	0
Other liabilities	0	0
Intercompany payables	101,051	94,518
Deferred income taxes		0
Total liabilities	101,051	94,518
Treasury stock, at cost	(229,310)	(229,310)
Additional paid-in-capital	1,624,298	1,621,893
Accumulated deficit	(1,343,886)	(1,376,844)
Total stockholders’ equity	51,395	16,032
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	152,446	110,550
Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer)
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	157,601	31,657	84,245	7,268
Restricted cash	4,550	7,981
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts	0	0
Trade receivable	0	0
Assets held for sale	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	13,167	6,375
Total current assets	175,318	46,013
Property and equipment, net	3,334	3,685
Broadcast licenses	0	0
Other intangible assets, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	3,836,217	3,784,551
Intercompany receivables	101,463	95,072
Other assets	23,325	27,491
Total assets	4,139,657	3,956,812
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	30,685	31,997
Trade payable	0	0
Total current liabilities	30,685	31,997
Long-term debt, excluding 7.75% Senior Notes	1,806,879	1,801,416
7.75% Senior Notes	603,204	601,485
Other liabilities	3,963	3,963
Intercompany payables	1,542,480	1,407,401
Deferred income taxes		0
Total liabilities	3,987,211	3,846,262
Treasury stock, at cost	0	0
Additional paid-in-capital	273,691	268,673
Accumulated deficit	(121,245)	(158,123)
Total stockholders’ equity	152,446	110,550
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	4,139,657	3,956,812
Subsidiary Guarantors
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	3
Restricted cash	0	0
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts	0	0
Trade receivable	4,959	4,146
Assets held for sale	30,150	45,157
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	22,908	20,531
Total current assets	58,017	69,834
Property and equipment, net	159,358	165,752
Broadcast licenses	0	0
Other intangible assets, net	128,432	174,530
Goodwill	703,354	703,354
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	1,040,038	1,056,150
Intercompany receivables	1,762,903	1,650,829
Other assets	98,286	95,716
Total assets	3,950,388	3,916,165
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	76,068	86,399
Trade payable	4,757	4,374
Total current liabilities	80,825	90,773
Long-term debt, excluding 7.75% Senior Notes	0	0
7.75% Senior Notes	0	0
Other liabilities	33,346	40,841
Intercompany payables	0	0
Deferred income taxes		0
Total liabilities	114,171	131,614
Treasury stock, at cost	0	0
Additional paid-in-capital	4,152,764	4,219,060
Accumulated deficit	(316,547)	(434,509)
Total stockholders’ equity	3,836,217	3,784,551
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	3,950,388	3,916,165
Subsidiary Non-guarantors
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	$ 0	$ 0
Restricted cash	0	0
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts	220,423	243,428
Trade receivable	0	0
Assets held for sale	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0
Total current assets	220,423	243,428
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Broadcast licenses	1,577,001	1,578,066
Other intangible assets, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	0	0
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Other assets	412	554
Total assets	1,797,836	1,822,048
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	0	0
Trade payable	0	0
Total current liabilities	0	0
Long-term debt, excluding 7.75% Senior Notes	0	0
7.75% Senior Notes	0	0
Other liabilities	0	0
Intercompany payables	220,835	243,982
Deferred income taxes	536,963	521,916
Total liabilities	757,798	765,898
Treasury stock, at cost	0	0
Additional paid-in-capital	2,017,769	2,032,686
Accumulated deficit	(977,731)	(976,536)
Total stockholders’ equity	1,040,038	1,056,150
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	1,797,836	1,822,048
Class A common stock
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Common stock	292	292
Class A common stock | Eliminations
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Common stock	0	0
Class A common stock | Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor)
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Common stock	292	292
Class A common stock | Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer)
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Common stock	0	0
Class A common stock | Subsidiary Guarantors
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Common stock	0	0
Class A common stock | Subsidiary Non-guarantors
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Common stock	0	0
Class C common stock
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Common stock	1	1
Class C common stock | Eliminations
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Common stock	0	0
Class C common stock | Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor)
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Common stock	1	1
Class C common stock | Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer)
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Common stock	0	0
Class C common stock | Subsidiary Guarantors
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Common stock	0	0
Class C common stock | Subsidiary Non-guarantors
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Common stock	$ 0	$ 0

Supplemental Condensed Consol45

Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Information (Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Additional Information) (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	May 13, 2011
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 5,207	$ 4,923
Interest rate	7.75%	7.75%
Treasury stock, shares	2,806,187	2,805,743
Class A common stock
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	93,750,000	93,750,000
Common stock, shares issued	32,031,054	31,987,862
Common stock, shares outstanding	29,224,867	29,182,118
Class C common stock
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	80,609	80,609
Common stock, shares issued	80,609	80,609
Common stock, shares outstanding	80,609	80,609
7.75% senior notes:
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate	7.75%	7.75%	7.75%

Supplemental Condensed Consol46

Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Financial Information (Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)		$ 46,321		$ (542,179)	$ 32,958	$ (541,895)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization					68,023	76,582
Amortization of debt issuance costs/discounts					7,325	7,112
Provision for doubtful accounts					1,188	2,417
(Gain) loss on sale of assets or stations					(97,155)	792
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill		0		565,584	1,816	565,584
Impairment of intangible assets			$ 1,800		1,816	565,584
Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc.		0		18,308	0	19,364
Deferred income taxes					25,086	(58,520)
Stock-based compensation expense					2,403	20,047
(Earnings) loss from consolidated subsidiaries					0	0
Changes in assets and liabilities					(9,365)	(3,294)
Net cash provided by operating activities					32,279	88,189
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets or stations	$ 110,600				106,935	3,055
Restricted cash					3,431	1,633
Capital expenditures					(16,704)	(15,817)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities					93,662	(11,129)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Intercompany transactions, net					0	0
Tax withholding payments on behalf of employees					0	(93)
Proceeds from exercise of warrants					3	7
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities					3	(86)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents					125,944	76,974
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period					31,657	7,271
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		157,601		84,245	157,601	84,245
Eliminations
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)		(117,937)		843,056	(153,645)	813,134
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization					0	0
Amortization of debt issuance costs/discounts					0	0
Provision for doubtful accounts					0	0
(Gain) loss on sale of assets or stations					0	0
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill				0	0	0
Impairment of intangible assets						0
Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc.				0		0
Deferred income taxes					0	0
Stock-based compensation expense					0	0
(Earnings) loss from consolidated subsidiaries					153,645	(813,134)
Changes in assets and liabilities					0	0
Net cash provided by operating activities					0	0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets or stations					0	0
Restricted cash					0	0
Capital expenditures					0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities					0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Intercompany transactions, net					0	0
Tax withholding payments on behalf of employees						0
Proceeds from exercise of warrants					0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities					0	0
Increase in cash and cash equivalents					0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period					0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		0		0	0	0
Cumulus Media Inc. (Parent Guarantor)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)		46,321		(542,179)	32,958	(541,895)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization					0	0
Amortization of debt issuance costs/discounts					0	0
Provision for doubtful accounts					0	0
(Gain) loss on sale of assets or stations					0	0
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill				0	0	0
Impairment of intangible assets						0
Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc.				0		0
Deferred income taxes					(2,613)	(2,438)
Stock-based compensation expense					0	0
(Earnings) loss from consolidated subsidiaries					(36,878)	537,781
Changes in assets and liabilities					0	0
Net cash provided by operating activities					(6,533)	(6,552)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets or stations					0	0
Restricted cash					0	0
Capital expenditures					0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities					0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Intercompany transactions, net					6,530	6,545
Tax withholding payments on behalf of employees						0
Proceeds from exercise of warrants					3	7
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities					6,533	6,552
Increase in cash and cash equivalents					0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period					0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		0		0	0	0
Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. (Subsidiary Issuer)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)		47,562		(540,699)	36,878	(537,781)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization					1,219	1,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs/discounts					7,183	6,970
Provision for doubtful accounts					0	0
(Gain) loss on sale of assets or stations					0	0
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill				0	0	0
Impairment of intangible assets						0
Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc.				0		0
Deferred income taxes					(51,219)	120,572
Stock-based compensation expense					2,403	20,047
(Earnings) loss from consolidated subsidiaries					(117,962)	256,979
Changes in assets and liabilities					295,419	273,801
Net cash provided by operating activities					173,921	141,588
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets or stations					0	0
Restricted cash					3,431	1,633
Capital expenditures					(868)	(2,244)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities					2,563	(611)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Intercompany transactions, net					(50,540)	(63,907)
Tax withholding payments on behalf of employees						(93)
Proceeds from exercise of warrants					0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities					(50,540)	(64,000)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents					125,944	76,977
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period					31,657	7,268
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		157,601		84,245	157,601	84,245
Subsidiary Guarantors
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)		70,810		(300,749)	117,962	(256,979)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization					66,804	75,582
Amortization of debt issuance costs/discounts					0	0
Provision for doubtful accounts					1,188	2,417
(Gain) loss on sale of assets or stations					(97,155)	792
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill				565,584	1,816	565,584
Impairment of intangible assets						565,584
Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc.				18,308		19,364
Deferred income taxes					79,620	(193,389)
Stock-based compensation expense					0	0
(Earnings) loss from consolidated subsidiaries					1,195	18,374
Changes in assets and liabilities					(306,539)	(278,592)
Net cash provided by operating activities					(135,109)	(46,847)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets or stations					106,935	3,055
Restricted cash					0	0
Capital expenditures					(15,836)	(13,573)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities					91,099	(10,518)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Intercompany transactions, net					44,010	57,362
Tax withholding payments on behalf of employees						0
Proceeds from exercise of warrants					0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities					44,010	57,362
Increase in cash and cash equivalents					0	(3)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period					0	3
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		0		0	0	0
Subsidiary Non-guarantors
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)		(435)		(1,608)	(1,195)	(18,374)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization					0	0
Amortization of debt issuance costs/discounts					142	142
Provision for doubtful accounts					0	0
(Gain) loss on sale of assets or stations					0	0
Impairment of intangible assets and goodwill				0	0	0
Impairment of intangible assets						0
Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc.				0		0
Deferred income taxes					(702)	16,735
Stock-based compensation expense					0	0
(Earnings) loss from consolidated subsidiaries					0	0
Changes in assets and liabilities					1,755	1,497
Net cash provided by operating activities					0	0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of assets or stations					0	0
Restricted cash					0	0
Capital expenditures					0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities					0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Intercompany transactions, net					0	0
Tax withholding payments on behalf of employees						0
Proceeds from exercise of warrants					0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities					0	0
Increase in cash and cash equivalents					0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period					0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$ 0		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Segment Data (Details)

Segment Data (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)Segment	Sep. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | Segment			2		1
Net revenue	$ 286,136	$ 289,441	$ 841,859	$ 859,854
Income tax expense (benefit)	(32,788)	60,855	(24,904)	58,520
Non-operating (income) expense, including net interest expense	33,908	35,820	101,934	93,079
LMA fees	(2,481)	(2,515)	(10,351)	(7,585)
Depreciation and amortization	(21,957)	(25,547)	(68,023)	(76,582)
Stock-based compensation expense	(735)	(12,304)	(2,403)	(20,047)
Gain on sale of assets or stations	(94,014)	57	(97,155)	792
Impairment of intangible assets	0	(565,584)	(1,816)	(565,584)
Impairment charges - equity interest in Pulser Media Inc.	0	(18,308)	0	(19,364)
Net income (loss)	46,321	(542,179)	32,958	(541,895)
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue		289,441		859,854
Segment adjusted EBITDA	53,548	79,152	177,276	222,537
Operating Segments | Radio Station Group
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	206,199	204,677	592,640	589,843
Segment adjusted EBITDA	56,237	63,032	159,278	179,481
Operating Segments | Westwood One
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	79,413	84,071	247,507	267,387
Segment adjusted EBITDA	(2,689)	16,120	17,998	43,056
Corporate and Other | Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	524	693	1,712	2,624
Corporate and other	(9,664)	(8,532)	(28,278)	(26,439)
Adjustments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Income tax expense (benefit)	(32,788)	60,855	(24,904)	58,520
Non-operating (income) expense, including net interest expense	(33,908)	(35,820)	(101,934)	(93,079)
LMA fees	(2,481)	(2,515)	(10,351)	(7,585)
Depreciation and amortization	(21,957)	(25,547)	(68,023)	(76,582)
Stock-based compensation expense	(735)	(12,304)	(2,403)	(20,047)
Gain on sale of assets or stations	94,014	(57)	97,155	(792)
Impairment of intangible assets	0	(565,584)	(1,816)	(565,584)
Acquisition-related and restructuring costs	450	(13,763)	(3,237)	(13,160)
Franchise and state taxes	$ (158)	$ 244	$ (527)	$ (320)

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details)	Oct. 12, 2016$ / sharesshares	Oct. 11, 2016$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2016shares	Dec. 31, 2015shares
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Conversion ratio (1 to 8)	0.125
Common stock, shares authorized	168,830,609	1,350,644,871
Weighted average exercise price of the outstanding warrants (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 32.23	$ 4.07
Stock options outstanding (in shares)	3,470,580	27,764,671
Weighted average exercise price of the outstanding options (USD per share) | $ / shares	$ 31.52	$ 3.94
Class A
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock, shares outstanding			29,224,867	29,182,118
Common stock, shares authorized			93,750,000	93,750,000
Class A | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock, shares outstanding	29,224,867	233,798,935
Class B
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized			75,000,000
Class B | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Class C
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock, shares outstanding			80,609	80,609
Common stock, shares authorized			80,609	80,609
Class C | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock, shares outstanding	80,609	644,871
2009 Warrants | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Warrants outstanding (in shares)	40,057	320,457
Company Warrants | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Warrants outstanding (in shares)	31,955	255,643
Crestview Warrants | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Warrants outstanding (in shares)	976,944	7,815,553