Meet (MEET) 10-Q 9 May 19 2019 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	May 06, 2019
Document And Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	Meet Group, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0001078099
Trading Symbol	MEET
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		75,483,488

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 19,811,733	$ 28,365,725
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $708,385 and $383,579 at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively	26,082,600	27,148,484
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	5,928,680	4,911,057
Total current assets	51,823,013	60,425,266
Goodwill	156,698,026	148,132,873
Property and equipment, net	4,262,868	4,633,764
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	3,362,781	0
Intangible assets, net	37,240,026	36,558,439
Deferred taxes	15,825,171	15,648,572
Other assets	2,172,713	2,453,255
Total assets	271,384,598	267,852,169
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	5,414,478	9,071,193
Accrued liabilities	19,250,505	19,112,303
Current portion of long-term debt	15,000,000	18,566,584
Current portion of capital lease obligations	133,442
Current portion of capital lease obligations		134,067
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	1,432,077	0
Deferred revenue	4,736,808	4,620,690
Total current liabilities	45,967,310	51,504,837
Long-term capital lease obligations, less current portion	15,100
Long-term capital lease obligations, less current portion		58,683
Long-term debt, less current portion, net	21,375,996	18,087,956
Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion	1,974,827	0
Long-term derivative liability	0	940,216
Other liabilities	825,584	39,651
Total liabilities	70,158,817	70,631,343
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 7)	0	0
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; authorized - 5,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018	0	0
Common stock, $.001 par value; authorized - 100,000,000 shares; 75,270,035 and 74,697,526 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively	75,272	74,700
Additional paid-in capital	422,471,569	419,455,818
Accumulated deficit	(219,018,426)	(220,276,025)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,302,634)	(2,033,667)
Total stockholders’ equity	201,225,781	197,220,826
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 271,384,598	$ 267,852,169

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANC_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parentheticals) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance	$ 708,385	$ 383,579
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	75,270,035	74,697,526
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	75,270,035	74,697,526

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 49,513,237	$ 37,637,793
Operating costs and expenses:
Sales and marketing	7,840,866	7,047,993
Product development and content	31,123,375	22,101,537
General and administrative	4,927,782	5,469,178
Depreciation and amortization	3,198,104	3,629,603
Acquisition and restructuring	478,995	3,349,951
Total operating costs and expenses	47,569,122	41,598,262
Income (loss) from operations	1,944,115	(3,960,469)
Other income (expense):
Interest income	32,389	7,208
Interest expense	(402,864)	(607,686)
Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions	(65,209)	103,043
Other	3,549	(6,944)
Total other expense	(432,135)	(504,379)
Income (loss) before income tax benefit (expense)	1,511,980	(4,464,848)
Income tax benefit (expense)	(254,381)	252,187
Net income (loss)	$ 1,257,599	$ (4,212,661)
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per common stockholder:
Basic net income (loss) per common stockholder (in dollars per share)	$ 0.02	$ (0.06)
Diluted net income (loss) per common stockholder (in dollars per share)	$ 0.02	$ (0.06)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	74,848,080	71,981,487
Diluted (in shares)	78,799,248	71,981,487
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income (loss)	$ 1,257,599	$ (4,212,661)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Reclassification of gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments, net of tax benefit (expense) of $346,475 and ($324,303), respectively	(775,837)	778,143
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments, net of tax (benefit) expense of ($385,922) and $417,896, respectively	827,668	(761,126)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(320,798)	368,355
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(268,967)	385,372
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 988,632	$ (3,827,289)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Parenthetical) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Income Statement [Abstract]
Reclassification of losses on derivative financial instruments, tax benefit	$ (346,475)	$ 324,303
Unrealized gains on derivative financial instruments, tax expense	$ (385,922)	$ 417,896

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - USD ($)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017		71,915,018
Balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 185,540,560	$ 71,918	$ 408,029,068	$ (221,435,888)	$ (1,124,538)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Stock-based compensation expense	2,168,925		2,168,925
Issuance of common stock for vested RSAs (in shares)		191,979
RSAs withheld to cover taxes	0	$ 186	(186)
RSAs withheld to cover taxes	(92,600)		(92,600)
March 31, 2018	385,372				385,372
Net income	(4,212,661)			(4,212,661)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2018		72,106,997
Balance at Mar. 31, 2018	183,806,071	$ 72,104	410,105,207	(225,632,074)	(739,166)
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017		71,915,018
Balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 185,540,560	$ 71,918	408,029,068	(221,435,888)	(1,124,538)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	1,079,496
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018		74,697,526
Balance at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 197,220,826	$ 74,700	419,455,818	(220,276,025)	(2,033,667)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 2,424,717		2,424,717
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	151,737	151,737
Exercise of stock options	$ 680,989	$ 152	680,837
Issuance of common stock for vested RSAs (in shares)		420,772
RSAs withheld to cover taxes	0	$ 420	(420)
RSAs withheld to cover taxes	(89,383)		(89,383)
March 31, 2018	(268,967)				(268,967)
Net income	1,257,599			1,257,599
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2019		75,270,035
Balance at Mar. 31, 2019	$ 201,225,781	$ 75,272	$ 422,471,569	$ (219,018,426)	$ (2,302,634)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 1,257,599	$ (4,212,661)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	3,198,104	3,629,603
Amortization right-of-use assets	695,327	0
Stock-based compensation expense	2,424,717	2,168,925
Deferred taxes	(146,956)	(539,231)
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions	65,209	(103,043)
Bad debt expense	325,045	213,598
Amortization of loan origination costs	38,040	86,527
Change in contingent consideration obligations	15,915	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	1,187,419	5,988,039
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and other assets	(773,988)	(793,908)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(5,008,559)	273,716
Deferred revenue	85,043	723,907
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,362,915	7,435,472
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment	(282,641)	(172,642)
Acquisition of business, net of cash and restricted cash acquired	(11,807,925)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(12,090,566)	(172,642)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	680,989	0
Payments of capital leases	(40,885)	(73,317)
Proceeds from borrowings of debt	7,000,000	0
Payments for restricted stock awards withheld for taxes	(89,383)	(92,600)
Payments on long-term debt	(7,316,584)	(3,750,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	234,137	(3,915,917)
Change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash prior to effects of foreign currency exchange rate	(8,493,514)	3,346,913
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate (translation)	(60,478)	69,548
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(8,553,992)	3,416,461
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period	28,365,725	25,052,995
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period	19,811,733	28,469,456
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$ 361,303	$ 516,940

Description of Business, Basis

Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The Meet Group, Inc. (the “Company,” “The Meet Group,” “us,” or “we”) is a portfolio of mobile social entertainment apps designed to meet the universal need for human connection. We leverage a powerful live-streaming video platform, empowering our global community to forge meaningful connections. Our primary apps are MeetMe®, LOVOO®, Skout®, Tagged® and, as of March 5, 2019, Growlr®. We operate location-based social networks for meeting new people, primarily on mobile platforms, including on iPhone, Android, iPad and other tablets, that facilitate interactions among users and encourage users to connect, communicate and engage with each other. Over the past two years, we have transformed our business from an advertising based revenue model to one where the majority of our revenue is derived from user pay monetization and subscriptions. The fastest growing component of user pay monetization comes from in-app purchases, including virtual gifts associated with our live video product. We began developing our live video platform in 2016 with the belief that we could successfully pair live-streaming and dating – a model that we had seen work effectively for Asian dating app providers. We first launched video on MeetMe early in 2017, and, in October of 2017, we began to monetize the feature by enabling gifting within the video streams. During this time period, we also executed on our strategy of acquiring other properties: Skout, Inc. (“Skout”), Ifwe Inc. (“if(we)”) and Lovoo GmbH (“Lovoo”) – where we believed our live-streaming platform would fit naturally. We then integrated live video into each app. We launched the monetized video platform on Skout in the fourth quarter of 2017, Tagged in the second quarter of 2018 and Lovoo beginning in the second quarter of 2018. We have also continued to add features and enhancements intended to drive video engagement and increase monetization for all the apps. Live video has become the fastest growing revenue product in our history. We also offer online marketing capabilities, which enable marketers to display their advertisements on our apps. We offer significant scale to our advertising partners, with hundreds of millions of daily impressions across our active global user base, and sophisticated data science for effective targeting. We work with our advertisers and advertising networks to maximize the effectiveness of their campaigns by optimizing advertisement formats and placements. Just as Facebook has established itself as the social network of friends and family, and LinkedIn as the social network of colleagues and business professionals, The Meet Group is creating the social entertainment network not of the people you know, but of the people you want to know. Nimble, fast-moving and already in more than 100 countries, we are challenging the dominant player in our space, Match Group, Inc., and differentiating ourselves with live video, which is not offered by many of our direct competitors. Modeled after the video products offered by Asian dating app providers, but enhanced in order to appeal to Western audiences, our live video product is aimed at the nexus of entertainment and community, where we believe our apps exhibit natural strength. Our vision extends beyond dating and entertainment. We focus on building quality products to satisfy the universal need for human connection among all people, everywhere – not just paying subscribers. We believe meeting new people is a basic human need, especially for users aged 18-34, when so many long-lasting relationships are made. We use advanced technology to engineer serendipitous connections among people who otherwise might never have met – a sort of digital coffeehouse where everyone belongs. Over the years, The Meet Group’s apps have originated untold numbers of chats, shares, good friendships, dates, romantic relationships – even marriages. We believe that we have significant growth opportunities enabled through our social entertainment platform. We believe our scale provides unique advantages to grow video monetization, while also establishing a high density of users within the geographic regions we serve. As The Meet Group’s networks grow and the number of users in a location increases, we believe that users who are seeking to meet new people will incrementally benefit from the quantity of relevant connections. Basis of Presentation The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”). The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all subsidiaries and affiliates in which the Company holds a controlling financial interest as of the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Meet Group and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Unaudited Interim Financial Information The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company and reflect all normal, recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the interim financial information. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any subsequent quarter or for the year ending December 31, 2019 . Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes included herein should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 , filed with the SEC on March 8, 2019 . Use of Estimates The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates and assumptions are required in revenue recognition, accounting for business combinations, accounts receivable valuation, the fair value of financial instruments, the valuation of long-lived assets, valuation of deferred tax assets, income taxes, contingencies, goodwill and intangible assets, and stock-based compensation. Some of these judgments can be subjective and complex and, consequently, actual results may differ from these estimates. The Company’s estimates often are based on complex judgments, probabilities and assumptions that it believes to be reasonable but that are inherently uncertain and unpredictable. For any given individual estimate or assumption made by the Company, there may also be other estimates or assumptions that are reasonable. The Company regularly evaluates its estimates and assumptions using historical experience and other factors, including the economic environment. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, the Company’s estimates and assumptions may prove to be incomplete or inaccurate, or unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that might cause it to change those estimates and assumptions. Market conditions, such as illiquid credit markets, volatile equity markets, dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency rates and economic downturn, can increase the uncertainty already inherent in its estimates and assumptions. The Company adjusts its estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances indicate the need for change. Those changes generally will be reflected in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements on a prospective basis unless they are required to be treated retrospectively under the relevant accounting standard. It is possible that other professionals, applying reasonable judgment to the same facts and circumstances, could develop and support a range of alternative estimated amounts. The Company is also subject to other risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from estimated amounts, such as changes in competition, litigation, legislation and regulations. Fair Value Measurements The fair values of the Company’s financial instruments reflect the amounts that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and deferred revenue approximate fair value due to their short maturities. The Company has evaluated the estimated fair value of financial instruments using available market information and management’s estimates. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies could have a significant effect on the estimated fair value amounts. In addition, the Company carries its contingent consideration liabilities related to acquisitions at fair value. In accordance with the three-tier fair value hierarchy, the Company determined the fair value of its contingent consideration liabilities using the income approach with assumed discount rates and payment probabilities. The income approach uses Level 3, or unobservable inputs as defined under the accounting guidance for fair value measurements. At March 31, 2019 , the Company’s contingent consideration liability had a fair value of $1.7 million . See Note 2— Acquisitions for more information regarding the Company’s contingent consideration liability. The Company carries a term loan facility with an outstanding balance at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 of $29.6 million and $36.9 million , respectively. As part of the Growlr Acquisition (as defined in Note 2— Acquisitions ), the Company drew down $7.0 million on its revolving credit facility. The outstanding balance on the Company’s revolving credit facility at March 31, 2019 was $7.0 million . The outstanding balances of the Company’s term loan and revolving credit facilities as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 approximate fair value due to the variable market interest rates and relatively short maturity associated with them. See Note 6— Long-Term Debt for more information regarding the Company’s credit facilities. The Company leases its operating facilities in the U.S. and Germany under certain noncancelable operating leases that expire through 2022. The Company also leases certain fixed assets under capital leases that expire through 2021. The capital leases are for the Company's data centers, printers and other furniture in the Company's German offices. The outstanding balance of operating and finance leases as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 approximates fair value due to their relatively short maturities. The Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Derivatives may also be designated as hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. The Company may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain of its risk, even though hedge accounting does not apply or the Company elects not to apply hedge accounting. The Company is measuring the credit risk of its derivative financial instruments that are subject to master netting agreements on a net basis by counterparty portfolio. See Note 10— Derivatives and Hedging Activities for further details. Foreign Currency The functional currency of our foreign subsidiaries is the local currency. The financial statements of these subsidiaries are translated to U.S. dollars using period-end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities and average quarterly rates of exchange for revenues and expenses. Translation gains (losses) are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a component of stockholders’ equity. Net gains and losses resulting from foreign exchange transactions are included in other income (expense). Net Income (Loss) per Share Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares and common stock equivalents outstanding, calculated under the treasury stock method for options, unvested restricted stock awards (“RSAs”), unvested in-the-money performance share units (“PSUs”) and warrants using the average market prices during the period. The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share for the following: Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Numerator: Net income (loss) $ 1,257,599 $ (4,212,661 ) Denominator: Weighted-average shares outstanding— basic 74,848,080 71,981,487 Effect of dilutive securities 3,951,168 — Weighted-average shares outstanding— diluted 78,799,248 71,981,487 Basic income (loss) per share $ 0.02 $ (0.06 ) Diluted income (loss) per share $ 0.02 $ (0.06 ) The following table summarizes the number of dilutive securities, which may dilute future earnings per share, outstanding for each of the periods presented, but not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share: Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Stock options 2,537,778 5,394,809 Unvested RSAs 1,436,457 3,403,617 Unvested PSUs 248,350 — Total 4,222,585 8,798,426 Significant Customers and Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and accounts receivable. The Company invests its excess cash in high-quality, liquid money market funds maintained by major U.S. banks and financial institutions. The Company has not experienced any losses on its cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash or money market funds. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require collateral. The Company has no recent history of significant losses from uncollectible accounts. During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 , two customers, both of which were advertising aggregators (which represent thousands of advertisers) and customer payment processors, comprised approximately 61% and 47% of total revenues, respectively. Two and three customers, which were advertising aggregators and customer payment processors, comprised approximately 42% and 36% of accounts receivable as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively. The Company does not expect its current or future credit risk exposure to have a significant impact on its operations, however, there can be no assurance that the Company’s business will not experience any adverse impact from credit risk in the future. Reclassifications In the statement of comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2018, approximately $1.7 million was reclassified from unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments to foreign currency translation adjustment. This reclassification had no impact on net other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2018 or accumulated comprehensive loss as of March 31, 2018. Recent Issued Accounting Standards In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The new standard establishes a right-of-use (“ROU”) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months . Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. ASU No. 2016-02 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and annual and interim periods thereafter, with early adoption permitted. A modified retrospective transition approach is an option for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842), which adds an optional transition method allowing entities to apply the new lease accounting rules through a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the initial year of adoption. The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02 as of January 1, 2019, using the transition method per ASU No. 2018-11 issued in July 2018 wherein entities were allowed to initially apply the new leases standard at adoption date and recognize a cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. Accordingly, all periods prior to January 1, 2019 were presented in accordance with the previous ASC Topic 840, Leases, and no retrospective adjustments were made to the comparative periods presented. Finance leases were not impacted by the adoption of ASC 842, as finance lease liabilities and the corresponding ROU assets were already recorded in the balance sheet under the previous guidance, ASC 840. The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the new standard which, among other things, allowed the Company to not reassess the lease classification, the lease identification and the initial direct costs for any existing leases. Further, as permitted by the standard, the Company made an accounting policy election not to record ROU assets or lease liabilities for leases with a term of 12 months or less. Instead, consistent with legacy accounting guidance, the Company will recognize payments for such leases in the consolidated statement of operations on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Upon adoption on January 1, 2019, this standard resulted in the recognition of additional assets of $3.2 million and liabilities of $3.3 million on its accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet. The new standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or cash flows. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement . This amendment removes, modifies, and makes certain additions to the disclosure requirements on fair value measurement. The amendments in ASU 2018-13 are effective for fiscal years beginning after on December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions Growlr On March 5, 2019 , the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding units of Initech, LLC, a privately held company that owns and operates Growlr (“Growlr”), a leading same-sex social app, for cash consideration of $11.8 million , plus an earnout of up to $2.0 million (the “Growlr Acquisition”). The Growlr Acquisition was funded by $4.8 million of cash on hand and a draw down of $7.0 million from the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility. See Note 6— Long-Term Debt for further details on the Revolving Credit Facility. The earnout of $2.0 million is to be paid in annual $1.0 million installments over the next two years if certain revenue metrics are achieved in each year. The Company expects goodwill to be deductible for tax purposes. The acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred is as follows: At March 5, 2019 Cash consideration (1) $ 11,807,925 Contingent consideration 1,718,000 Total consideration $ 13,525,925 (1) Cash consideration includes a $1.0 million escrow payment to be paid out 18 months from the date of the transaction. The following is the preliminary purchase price allocation as of the March 5, 2019 acquisition date: At March 5, 2019 Accounts receivable 544,632 Intangible assets 3,480,000 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (10,000 ) Deferred revenue (102,058 ) Net assets acquired 3,912,574 Goodwill 9,613,351 Total consideration $ 13,525,925 The preliminary fair values of the Growlr trademarks were determined using an income approach. The preliminary fair value of software acquired, which represents the primary platform on which the Growlr apps operate, was determined using a cost approach. The preliminary fair value of customer relationships was determined using an excess earnings approach. The amounts assigned to the identifiable intangible assets are as follows: Fair Value Weighted Average Trademark $ 1,200,000 10.0 Software 865,000 3.0 Customer relationships 1,415,000 3.6 Total identifiable intangible assets $ 3,480,000 5.7 The operating results of Growlr for the period from March 5, 2019 to March 31, 2019 , including revenues of $0.2 million and net loss of approximately $0.03 million , have been included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 . The Company incurred a total of $0.3 million in transaction costs in connection with the Growlr Acquisition, which were included in acquisition and restructuring costs within the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 . The following pro forma information shows the results of the Company’s operations for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 as if the Growlr Acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2018. The pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what would have occurred if the Growlr Acquisition had been made as of that date. Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Revenues $ 50,337,825 $ 38,809,705 Net income (loss) $ 3,393,954 $ (3,531,303 )

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement establishes a fair value hierarchy for instruments measured at fair value that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and the Company’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs). Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company’s assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, and are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. ASC 820 identifies fair value as the exchange price, or exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy that distinguishes among the following: Level 1—Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Level 2—Valuations based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and models for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly. Level 3—Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. To the extent that the valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Company in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3. A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Derivative Financial Instruments Currently, the Company uses an interest rate swap, interest rate cap and a cross currency swap to manage its interest rate risk. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities. The fair values of the interest rate swap and the cross currency swap are determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts (or payments) and the discounted expected variable cash payments (or receipts). The variable cash payments (or receipts) are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves. The fair value of the interest rate cap is determined using the market standard methodology of discounting the future expected cash receipts that would occur if variable interest rates rise above the strike rate of the cap. The variable interest rates used in the calculation of projected receipts on the cap are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observable market interest rate curves and volatilities. To comply with the provisions of ASC 820, the Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of the Company’s derivative contracts for the effect of nonperformance risk, the Company has considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts and guarantees. The Company made an accounting policy election to measure the credit risk of its derivative financial instruments that are subject to master netting agreements on a net basis by counterparty portfolio. Although the Company has determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by the Company and its counterparties. The Company has determined that the impact of the credit valuation adjustments made to its derivative contracts, which determination was based on the fair value of each individual contract, was not significant to the overall valuation. As a result, all of the Company’s derivatives held as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. See Note 10— Derivatives and Hedging Activities for further discussion on derivative financial instruments. Recurring Fair Value Measurements Items measured at fair value on a recurring basis include money market mutual funds, derivatives and hedging instruments and contingent consideration. During the periods presented, the Company has not changed the manner in which it values assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs. The following fair value hierarchy table presents information about each major category of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis: Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total March 31, 2019 Assets Money market $ 6,638,808 $ — $ — $ 6,638,808 Derivative assets — 957,380 — 957,380 Total assets $ 6,638,808 $ 957,380 $ — $ 7,596,188 Liabilities Contingent consideration $ — $ — $ 1,733,917 $ 1,733,917 Total liabilities $ — $ — $ 1,733,917 $ 1,733,917 December 31, 2018 Assets Money market $ 7,639,866 $ — $ — $ 7,639,866 Derivative asset — 972,784 — 972,784 Total assets $ 7,639,866 $ 972,784 $ — $ 8,612,650 Liabilities Derivative liability $ — $ 940,216 $ — $ 940,216 Total liabilities $ — $ 940,216 $ — $ 940,216 The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Company’s contingent consideration liability, which represents a recurring measurement that is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, wherein fair value is estimated using significant unobservable inputs: Contingent Balance as of December 31, 2018 $ — Amounts acquired 1,718,000 Accretion 15,917 Balance as of March 31, 2019 $ 1,733,917 The Company determined the fair value of its contingent consideration liabilities using the income approach with assumed discount rates and payment probabilities. The income approach uses Level 3, or unobservable inputs, as defined under the accounting guidance, for fair value measurements. Based on the Company’s projected results, the Company estimated the probability of success to be 100% for the contingent consideration related to the Growlr Acquisition as of March 31, 2019 . The contingent consideration is recorded in accrued expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2018 . The Company recognizes transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy as of the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers within the levels of the fair value hierarchy during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and as of the year ended December 31, 2018 .

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets and Goodwill	Intangible Assets and Goodwill Intangible assets consist of the following: March 31, 2019 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Trademarks and domain names $ 35,604,415 $ (14,380,989 ) $ 21,223,426 Customer relationships 15,248,318 (7,793,201 ) 7,455,117 Software 19,561,581 (11,000,098 ) 8,561,483 Total $ 70,414,314 $ (33,174,288 ) $ 37,240,026 December 31, 2018 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Trademarks and domain names $ 34,636,802 $ (13,406,226 ) $ 21,230,576 Customer relationships 13,901,313 (7,130,285 ) 6,771,028 Software 18,722,187 (10,165,352 ) 8,556,835 Total $ 67,260,302 $ (30,701,863 ) $ 36,558,439 Amortization expense was approximately $2.6 million and $3.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 , respectively. Annual future amortization expense for the Company’s intangible assets is as follows: Year ending December 31, Amortization Expense Remaining in 2019 $ 7,940,552 2020 8,557,575 2021 7,087,546 2022 4,146,250 2023 2,746,555 Thereafter 6,761,548 Total $ 37,240,026 The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2019 are as follows: March 31, 2019 Balance at December 31, 2018 $ 148,132,873 Goodwill acquired from Growlr Acquisition 9,613,351 Foreign currency translation adjustments (1,048,198 ) Balance at March 31, 2019 $ 156,698,026

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment consist of the following: March 31, December 31, Servers, computer equipment and software $ 13,894,736 $ 13,656,176 Office furniture and equipment 594,501 574,559 Leasehold improvements 644,303 646,123 15,133,540 14,876,858 Less accumulated depreciation (10,870,672 ) (10,243,094 ) Property and equipment - net $ 4,262,868 $ 4,633,764 Property and equipment depreciation expense was approximately $0.6 million for each of the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 , respectively.

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Long-Term Debt Credit Facilities On September 18, 2017 , in connection with the Company’s acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Lovoo (the “Lovoo Acquisition”), the Company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”) with the several banks and other financial institutions party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (the “Agent”), amending and restating the Credit Agreement, dated March 3, 2017. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement provides for a $20.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) and a $60.0 million delayed draw term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility,” and together with the “Revolving Credit Facility”, the “Credit Facilities”). On October 18, 2017 , the Company drew down $60.0 million from its Term Loan Facility in connection with the Lovoo Acquisition. Fees and direct costs incurred when the Company entered into the Credit Facilities were $0.6 million . Fees and direct costs incurred are offset against long-term debt on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. On March 7, 2018, the Company entered into an amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, that among other things, amends the definition of “Applicable Rate” and “EBITDA” and makes certain changes to the financial covenants. On July 27, 2018, the Company entered into an amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement that amends the Company’s obligation to use certain of its excess cash flow to prepay its obligations under the Credit Agreement by limiting the applicable period for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 to the period commencing October 31, 2017 and ended December 31, 2017. The Company made an excess cash flow payment of approximately $4.3 million in the third quarter of 2018. In March 2019, the Company made an excess cash flow payment of $3.6 million related to the fiscal year end December 31, 2018. On March 5, 2019 , in connection with the Growlr Acquisition, as discussed in Note 2— Acquisitions , the Company drew down $7.0 million from its Revolving Credit Facility. Borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility are included in long-term debt, less current portion, net, on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company intends to use the remaining proceeds of the Revolving Credit Facility to finance working capital needs and for general corporate purposes. Amounts under the Revolving Credit Facility may be borrowed, repaid and re-borrowed from time to time until the maturity date of the Credit Agreement on September 18, 2020 . The Term Loan Facility is subject to quarterly payments of principal in an amount equal to $3,750,000 commencing December 31, 2017 and continuing through maturity. At the Company’s election, loans made under the Credit Facilities will bear interest at either (i) a base rate (“Base Rate”) plus an applicable margin or (ii) a London interbank offered rate (“LIBO Rate”) plus an applicable margin, subject to adjustment if an event of default under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement has occurred and is continuing. The Base Rate means the highest of (a) the Agent’s “prime rate,” (b) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% and (c) the LIBO Rate for an interest period of one month plus 1% . The Company’s present and future domestic subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”) will guarantee the obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries under the Credit Facilities. The obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries under the Credit Facilities are secured by all of the assets of the Company and the Guarantors, subject to certain exceptions and exclusions as set forth in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and other loan documents. The Credit Facilities consist of the following: March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Credit Facilities Term Loan Facility $ 29,623,574 $ 36,940,158 Revolving Credit Facility 7,000,000 — Total Credit Facilities 36,623,574 36,940,158 Less: Debt discount, net (247,578 ) (285,618 ) Net carrying amount $ 36,375,996 $ 36,654,540 Less: current portion 15,000,000 18,566,584 Long-term debt, net $ 21,375,996 $ 18,087,956 The weighted average interest rate on the Credit Facilities at March 31, 2019 was 6.31% .

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies Cloud Data Storage The Company stores a portion of its user and business data using Amazon Web Services in the U.S. with a minimum commitment agreement that expires in 2021. Lovoo stores a majority of its user and business data in the Google Cloud Platform in Germany under a noncancelable minimum commitment agreement that expires in 2023. A summary of minimum future commitments required under the Company’s cloud data storage contracts as of March 31, 2019 are as follows: For the Years Ending December 31, Cloud Data Storage Remaining in 2019 $ 3,765,808 2020 5,617,502 2021 6,802,793 2022 1,043,337 2023 1,147,670 Thereafter — Total minimum lease payments $ 18,377,110 Credit Facility A summary of minimum future principal payments under our Credit Facilities as of March 31, 2019 are as follows: For the Years Ending December 31, Credit Facilities (1) Remaining in 2019 $ 11,250,000 2020 25,373,574 Total minimum loan payments $ 36,623,574 (1) Interest rates on the Credit Facilities are variable in nature, however, the Company is party to a fixed-pay amortizing interest rate swap having a remaining notional amount of $22.5 million and a non-amortizing interest rate cap with a notional amount of $10.7 million . If interest rates were to remain at the March 31, 2019 level, we would receive interest payments of $0.1 million in 2019 and $0.04 million in 2020 of net settlements on the fixed-pay amortizing interest rate swap and non-amortizing interest rate cap. Litigation From time to time, we are party to certain legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course and are incidental to our business. We operate our business online, which is subject to extensive regulation by federal and state governments. Future events or circumstances, currently unknown to management, will determine whether the resolution of pending or threatened litigation or claims will ultimately have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of operations in any future reporting periods. Retirement Plan The Company maintains The Meet Group, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Plan (the “Plan”), which is a savings and investment plan intended to be qualified under the Internal Revenue Code. The Plan covers the majority of the employees of the Company. In January 2014, the Company began providing matching contributions to the Plan, based on a participant’s contribution. The Company’s 401(k) match expense totaled $0.2 million for each of the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 , respectively. The expense is included in sales and marketing, product development and content, and general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders’ Equity Preferred Stock The total number of shares of preferred stock, $.001 par value, that the Company is authorized to issue is 5,000,000 . The Board of Directors may, without further action by the stockholders, issue a series of preferred stock and fix the rights and preferences of those shares, including the dividend rights, dividend rates, conversion rights, exchange rights, voting rights, terms of redemption, redemption price or prices, liquidation preferences, the number of shares constituting any series and the designation of such series. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 there were no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding. Common Stock The total number of shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, that the Company is authorized to issue is 100,000,000 . The Company issued shares of common stock of 151,737 and 1,079,496 related to exercises of stock options and 420,772 and 1,591,662 related to restricted stock awards in the three months ended March 31, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018 , respectively. Stock-Based Compensation The fair value of stock options is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, based on weighted average assumptions. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect over the expected term at the time of grant. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award. The Company uses the simplified method to determine the expected option term since the Company’s stock option exercise experience does not provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the expected option term. The Company began granting RSAs to its employees in April 2013. The fair value of RSAs is determined using the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Stock-based compensation expense for RSAs is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. RSAs generally vest over a three -year period with 33% vesting at the end of one year and the remaining vesting annually thereafter. The Company began granting PSUs to certain employees in April and July 2018. PSUs are based on a relative Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) metric over a performance period spanning three years from the grant date of the PSU. PSU awards will vest at the end of the performance period and will be paid immediately in shares of common stock. Stock-based compensation expense for PSUs is amortized on a straight-line basis over the performance period. PSU awards are forfeited if the participant is no longer employed on the third anniversary of the grant date, except in the event of an involuntary termination, death, disability or change in control. The Company estimated the fair value of the PSU awards using a Monte-Carlo simulation model utilizing several key assumptions including expected Company and Russell 2000 Peer Group share price volatility, correlation coefficients between peers, the risk-free rate of return, the expected dividend yield and other award design features. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of stock-based awards represent the Company’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. As a result, if factors change and the Company uses different assumptions, the Company’s stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of all awards given by the Company. Stock-based compensation expense includes incremental stock-based compensation expense and is allocated on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Sales and marketing $ 70,175 $ 118,547 Product development and content 1,499,393 1,114,067 General and administrative 855,149 936,311 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 2,424,717 $ 2,168,925 As of March 31, 2019 , there was approximately $1.4 million , $10.6 million and $1.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average vesting period of approximately of 1.0 year , 1.7 years and 2.1 years relating to stock options, RSAs and PSUs, respectively. Stock Compensation Plans 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan On June 1, 2018, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2018 Plan”), providing for the issuance of up to 8.8 million shares of the Company’s common stock, including approximately 0.3 million shares previously approved by the Company’s stockholders under the Company’s Amended and Restated 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2012 Plan”), minus one share of common stock for every one share of common stock that was subject to an option granted after April 9, 2018 but before June 1, 2018 under the 2012 Plan, plus an additional number of shares of common stock equal to the number of options previously granted under the 2012 Plan and the Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2006 Stock Plan”) that either terminate, expire, or are forfeited after April 9, 2018 and any restricted stock awards that either terminate, expire, or are forfeited equal to the number of awards granted under the 2012 Plan and 2006 Stock Plan multiplied by the fungible ratio of 1.4 . As of March 31, 2019 , there were approximately 6.7 million shares of common stock available for grant. Restricted Stock Awards Under 2018 Plan A summary of RSA activity under the 2018 Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2019 is as follows: RSAs Number of RSAs Weighted-Average Stock Price Outstanding at December 31, 2018 1,677,227 $ 4.18 Granted 597,016 5.55 Vested — — Forfeited or expired (20,736 ) 4.36 Outstanding and unvested at March 31, 2019 2,253,507 $ 4.54 Shares are forfeited if not vested within three years from the date of grant and vest in three equal annual increments. The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense related to RSAs under the 2018 Plan of approximately $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 . Performance Share Awards Under 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan PSU share payouts range from a threshold of 33% to a maximum of 170% based on the relative ranking of the Company’s TSR as compared to the TSR of the companies in the Russell 2000 Peer Group. The PSU award stipulates certain limitations to the payout in the event the payout reaches a defined ceiling level or the Company’s TSR is negative. The Company estimated the fair value of the PSU awards using a Monte-Carlo simulation model utilizing several key assumptions including expected Company and Russell 2000 Peer Group share price volatility, correlation coefficients between peers, the risk-free rate of return, the expected dividend yield and other award design features. A summary of PSU awards under the 2018 Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2019 is as follows: PSUs Number of Weighted-Average Outstanding at December 31, 2018 60,000 $ 4.65 Granted — — Vested — — Forfeited or expired — — Outstanding at March 31, 2019 60,000 $ 4.65 The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense related to PSUs under the 2018 Plan of approximately $0.02 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 . Amended and Restated 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan On December 16, 2016, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2012 Plan, providing for the issuance of up to 10.5 million shares of the Company’s common stock, including approximately 2.1 million shares previously approved by the Company’s stockholders under the Company’s 2006 Stock Plan, less one share of common stock for every one share of common stock that was subject to an option or other award granted after December 31, 2011 under the 2006 Stock Plan, plus an additional number of shares of common stock equal to the number of shares previously granted under the 2006 Stock Plan that either terminate, expire, or are forfeited after December 31, 2011. As of June 1, 2018, grants are no longer issued from the 2012 Plan. A summary of stock option activity under the 2012 Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2019 is as follows: Options Number of Stock Options Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at December 31, 2018 2,447,315 $ 3.27 Granted — — Exercised (102,570 ) 4.33 Forfeited or expired — — Outstanding at March 31, 2019 2,344,745 $ 3.23 6.8 $ 4,293,707 Exercisable at March 31, 2019 1,915,849 $ 2.97 6.5 $ 3,992,364 The total intrinsic values of options exercised under the 2012 Plan were $0.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2019 . No options under the 2012 Plan were exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2018 . The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense related to options under the 2012 Plan of approximately $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 , respectively. Restricted Stock Awards Under Amended and Restated 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan A summary of RSA activity under the 2012 Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2019 is as follows: RSAs Number of RSAs Weighted-Average Stock Price Outstanding at December 31, 2018 1,166,535 $ 3.58 Granted — — Vested (386,498 ) 2.53 Forfeited or expired (4,933 ) 3.86 Outstanding and unvested at March 31, 2019 775,104 $ 4.11 Shares are forfeited if not vested within three years from the date of grant and vest in three equal annual increments. The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense related to RSAs under the 2012 Plan of approximately $0.7 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 , respectively. Performance Share Awards Under Amended and Restated 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan PSU share payouts range from a threshold of 33% to a maximum of 170% based on the relative ranking of the Company’s TSR as compared to the TSR of the companies in the Russell 2000 Peer Group. The PSU award stipulates certain limitations to the payout in the event the payout reaches a defined ceiling level or the Company’s TSR is negative. The Company estimated the fair value of the PSU awards using a Monte-Carlo simulation model utilizing several key assumptions including expected Company and Russell 2000 Peer Group share price volatility, correlation coefficients between peers, the risk-free rate of return, the expected dividend yield and other award design features. A summary of PSU awards under the 2012 Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2019 is as follows: PSUs Number of Weighted-Average Outstanding at December 31, 2018 550,000 $ 2.94 Granted — — Vested — — Forfeited or expired — — Outstanding at March 31, 2019 550,000 $ 2.94 The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense related to PSUs under the 2012 Plan of approximately $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 , respectively. Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan On June 27, 2007, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2006 Stock Plan, providing for the issuance of up to 3.7 million shares of common stock plus an additional number of shares of common stock equal to the number of shares previously granted under the 1998 Stock Option Plan that either terminate, expire, or lapse after the date of the Board of Directors’ approval of the 2006 Stock Plan. All options granted and outstanding have been fully expensed prior to 2016. A summary of stock option activity under the 2006 Stock Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2019 is as follows: Options Number of Stock Options Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at December 31, 2018 1,074,411 $ 4.00 Granted — — Exercised (22,500 ) 3.78 Forfeited or expired — — Outstanding at March 31, 2019 1,051,911 $ 4.00 2.5 $ 1,101,536 Exercisable at March 31, 2019 1,007,732 $ 4.02 2.6 $ 1,042,778 The total intrinsic values of options exercised under the 2006 Stock Plan were $0.04 million during the three months ended March 31, 2019 . No options under the 2006 Stock Plan were exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2018 . Amended and Restated 2016 Inducement Omnibus Incentive Plan On October 3, 2016, in connection with the closing of the acquisition of Skout, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted the 2016 Inducement Omnibus Incentive Plan in accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). At the closing of the acquisition of Skout, the Company granted stock options to purchase an aggregate of up to 355,000 shares of its common stock to 25 former Skout employees as an inducement material to becoming non-executive employees of the Company. On February 27, 2017, the Company amended and restated the 2016 Inducement Omnibus Incentive Plan (as so amended and restated, the “2016 Stock Plan”) and authorized an additional 2,000,000 shares of common stock under the 2016 Stock Plan. At the closing of the if(we) Acquisition, the Company granted options to purchase an aggregate of up to 75,000 shares of its common stock and restricted stock awards representing an aggregate of 717,500 shares of common stock to 83 former if(we) employees as an inducement material to becoming non-executive employees of the Company. At the closing of the Lovoo Acquisition, the Company granted restricted stock awards representing an aggregate of 531,500 shares of common stock to 96 former Lovoo employees as an inducement material to becoming non-executive employees of the Company. Options Under The 2016 Stock Plan A summary of stock option activity under the 2016 Stock Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2019 is as follows: Options Number of Stock Options Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at December 31, 2018 444,168 $ 5.10 Granted — — Exercised (26,667 ) 5.69 Forfeited or expired (97,501 ) 5.02 Outstanding at March 31, 2019 320,000 $ 5.07 7.8 $ 50,000 Exercisable at March 31, 2019 213,333 $ 5.07 7.8 $ 33,333 The total intrinsic values of options exercised under the 2016 Stock Plan were $0.01 million during the three months ended March 31, 2019 . No options under the 2006 Stock Plan were exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2018 . The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense related to options under the 2016 Stock Plan of approximately $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 , respectively. Restricted Stock Awards Under The 2016 Stock Plan A summary of RSA activity under the 2016 Stock Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2019 is as follows: RSAs Number of RSAs Weighted-Average Stock Price Outstanding at December 31, 2018 474,686 $ 4.25 Granted — — Vested (50,000 ) 4.83 Forfeited or expired (29,000 ) 4.17 Outstanding and unvested at March 31, 2019 395,686 $ 4.18 Shares are forfeited if not vested within three years from the date of grant, and vest in three equal annual increments. The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense related to RSAs under the 2016 Stock Plan of approximately $0.2 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 , respectively.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The Company recorded a net income tax expense of approximately $0.3 million and a benefit from income taxes of approximately $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 , respectively. The net income tax expense recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2019 is primarily related to the mix of earnings between the US and Germany and the estimated GILTI tax, partially offset by discrete tax benefits related to an excess benefit on stock-based compensation,. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 , the Company’s effective tax rate (“ETR”) from operations is 16.8% , compared to (5.6)% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 . The difference between the Company’s ETR and the current U.S. statutory rate of 21% , as well as the difference in the ETR for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2018 , are primarily related to permanent addback items and the difference in tax rates between the U.S. and Germany, partially offset by excess benefits on stock-based compensation. As of each reporting date, management considers new evidence, both positive and negative, that could affect its view of the future realization of deferred tax assets (primarily federal and state net operating losses (“NOLs”). As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , the Company has a valuation allowance related to acquired state NOLs that the Company believes it is not more likely than not will be realized. During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 , the Company had no material changes in uncertain tax positions.

Derivatives and Hedging Activit

Derivatives and Hedging Activities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives and Hedging Activities	Derivatives and Hedging Activities Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives The Company is exposed to certain risk arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its assets and liabilities and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates. The Company’s derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of the Company’s known or expected cash receipts and its known or expected cash payments principally related to the Company’s borrowings. Certain of the Company’s foreign operations expose the Company to fluctuations of foreign exchange rates. These fluctuations may impact the value of the Company’s cash receipts and payments in terms of the Company’s functional currency. The Company enters into derivative financial instruments to protect the value or fix the amount of certain liabilities in terms of its functional currency, the U.S. dollar. Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish this objective, the Company primarily uses interest rate swaps and caps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. Interest rate caps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty if interest rates rise above the strike rate on the contract in exchange for an up-front premium. During 2019 and 2018 , such derivatives were used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with existing variable-rate debt. For derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk, the gain or loss on the derivative is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and subsequently reclassified into interest expense in the same period(s) during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses on the derivative representing hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized over the life of the hedge on a systematic and rational basis, as documented at hedge inception in accordance with the Company’s accounting policy election. The earnings recognition of excluded components is presented in interest expense. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Company’s variable-rate debt. Between March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2020 , the Company estimates that an additional $0.1 million will be reclassified as a decrease to interest expense. As of March 31, 2019 , the Company had the following outstanding interest rate derivatives that were designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk: Number of At Inception At March 31, 2019 Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Notional Notional Interest rate swaps 1 $45,000,000 $22,500,000 Interest rate caps 1 $15,000,000 $10,690,158 Cash Flow Hedges of Foreign Exchange Risk The Company is exposed to fluctuations in various foreign currencies against its functional currency, the U.S. dollar. The Company uses foreign currency derivatives including cross-currency interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to fluctuations in the USD-EUR exchange rate. Cross-currency interest rate swaps involve exchanging fixed rate interest payments for fixed rate interest receipts both of which will occur at the USD-EUR forward exchange rates in effect upon entering into the instrument. The Company designates these derivatives as cash flow hedges of foreign exchange risks. For derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges of foreign exchange risk, the gain or loss on the derivative is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and subsequently reclassified in the period(s) during which the hedged transaction affects earnings within the same income statement line item as the earnings effect of the hedged transaction. During the next 12 months, the Company estimates that an additional $0.8 million will be reclassified as a decrease to interest expense. As of March 31, 2019 , the Company had the following outstanding foreign currency derivatives that were used to hedge its foreign exchange risks: Foreign Currency Derivative Number of Instruments Pay Fixed Notional Receive Fixed Notional Cross-currency interest rate swap 1 €42,000,517 $48,750,000 (amortizing to €36,831,223 as of March 31, 2019) (amortizing to $42,750,000 as of March 31, 2019) The table below presents the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the balance sheet as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 . Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Interest rate products Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 90,779 $ 166,058 $ — $ — Interest rate products Other assets - non-current 11,764 53,355 — — Cross currency contract Prepaid expenses and other current assets 821,688 753,371 — — Cross currency contract Other assets - non-current / Long-term liability 33,149 — — (940,216 ) Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments $ 957,380 $ 972,784 $ — $ (940,216 ) The tables below presents the effect of cash flow hedge accounting on accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 . Derivatives in Subtopic 815-20 Hedging Relationships Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Interest rate products $ (60,809 ) $ 268,549 Cross currency contract 1,274,399 (1,447,571 ) Total $ 1,213,590 $ (1,179,022 ) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Interest expense $ 52,541 $ (38,279 ) Interest expense 202,825 219,500 Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions 866,946 (1,283,667 ) Total $ 1,122,312 $ (1,102,446 ) The table below presents the effect of the Company’s derivative financial instruments on the income statement for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 . Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Interest Expense Foreign Currency Adjustment Total amounts of income and expense line items presented in the statement of financial performance in which the effects of fair value or cash flow hedges are recorded $ (402,864 ) $ (65,209 ) Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships in Subtopic 815-20 Interest contracts Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into income $ 255,366 $ 866,946 Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into income as a result that a forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring $ — $ — Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Interest Expense Foreign Currency Adjustment Total amounts of income and expense line items presented in the statement of financial performance in which the effects of fair value or cash flow hedges are recorded $ (607,686 ) $ 103,043 Gain or (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships in Subtopic 815-20 Interest contracts Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income $ 181,221 $ (1,283,667 ) Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income as a result that a forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring $ — $ — As of March 31, 2019 , none of the Company’s derivatives had a fair value in a net liability position.

Revenue

Revenue	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue	Revenue The Company recognizes revenue when control of the promised good or service is transferred to the customer in an amount that the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for the good or service. The following table presents the Company’s revenues disaggregated by revenue source for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 : Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 $ % $ % User pay revenue $ 35,825,109 72.4 % $ 22,405,530 59.5 % Advertising 13,688,128 27.6 % 15,232,263 40.5 % Total revenue $ 49,513,237 100.0 % $ 37,637,793 100.0 % User Pay Revenue User pay revenue is earned from in-app purchase products and subscriptions sold to mobile application and website users. The Company offers in-app products such as Credits, Points, Gold and Icebreakers (collectively, the “In-App Products”). Users purchase the In-App Products to exchange for the Company’s virtual products. The In-App Products allow users to engage with other users on the applications and in live video. They also put users in the spotlight, helping them get more attention from the community in order to meet more people faster. Platform users do not own the In-App Products but have a limited right to use the In-App Products on virtual products offered for sale on the Company’s platforms. In-App Products may be used to purchase virtual gifts for other users. These virtual gifts are received by other users and converted into Diamonds. Diamonds represent an intermediary currency that the Company manages. Diamonds can either be converted back into credits or may be used to claim rewards, including in some instances cash rewards. The In-App Products are not transferable, cannot be sold or exchanged outside of our platforms, are not redeemable for any sum of money, cannot be gifted to other users and can only be used on our platforms. The In-App Products are recorded in deferred revenue when purchased and recognized as revenue over time when: (i) the In-App Products are used by the customer; or (ii) the Company determines the likelihood of the In-App Products being redeemed by the customer is remote (breakage) and there is not a legal obligation to remit the unredeemed In-App Products to the relevant jurisdiction. The breakage rate is based upon Company-specific historical redemption patterns. Breakage is recognized in revenue as the In-App Products are used on a pro rata basis over a three or six -month period (life of the user) beginning at the date of the sale and are included in revenue in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Breakage recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was $0.8 million and $0.7 million , respectively. For MeetMe+, Tagged, Skout and Lovoo subscription based products, the Company recognizes revenue over the term of the subscription. Under ASC 606, user pay revenue has a single performance obligation. Subscriptions provide customers with premium access to the application and include credits on MeetMe+, while In-App Product purchases are satisfied by standing ready to allow users to exchange the In-App Products for virtual products. The consideration received for these services is fixed at the time of purchase. The customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of user pay features as the Company performs the services. Revenue is recorded in deferred revenue when purchased by customer and recognized as revenue over time as the performance obligation is satisfied. Advertising Revenue Advertising revenue is comprised of mobile and web advertising. Within each revenue stream, the Company has one performance obligation to publish advertisements as specified by the respective contracts. The amount of consideration that the Company expects to receive for the services is variable based on the volume of advertisement impressions. The Company does not offer any discounts or free impressions and has not historically experienced any collectability issues. The Company also recognizes revenue from cross-platform/social theater and cost-per-action (“CPA”) offers. Each of these revenue streams has one performance obligation. For cross-platform/social theater contracts, the consideration promised is fixed per ad campaign and term, and required services to be delivered. However, the monthly revenue could vary depending on the actual delivery of impressions throughout the contract term. These contracts are typically based on cost per thousand rates and number of impressions served due to traffic volume and the specific ad campaign. For CPA offers, the consideration promised is variable based on a revenue share rate, and/or based on the number of actions delivered per the agreement. As such, the Company recognizes all actual advertising revenues from impressions or actions delivered on a monthly basis rather than estimating revenue at the beginning of the period. The Company has transactions with several partners that qualify for principal agent considerations. The Company recognizes revenue, net of amounts retained by the third-party partners, pursuant to revenue sharing agreements with advertising networks. The form of the agreements is such that the Company provides services in exchange for a fee. The Company determines only the fee for providing its services to advertising agencies and has no latitude in establishing prices with third party advertisers. In instances where the Company works directly with an advertiser, revenue is recognized on a gross basis. The Company is the primary obligor in arrangements made with direct advertisers, as there is no third-party facilitating or managing the sales process. The Company is solely responsible for determining price, product or service specifications, and which advertisers to use. The Company assumes all credit risk in the sales arrangements made with direct advertisers. The Company has determined that the performance obligation under the advertising revenue streams is recognized ratably over time utilizing the “Right to Invoice” practical expedient as customers simultaneously consume and receive benefits of the advertisement impressions. Deferred Revenue The Company records deferred revenue when the consideration for a good or service is received in advance of its performing the obligation. The deferred revenue balance for the three months ended March 31, 2019 increased $35.9 million due to subscription and in-app purchases consideration received in advance of providing the good or service to the customers. This amount was offset by $35.8 million revenue recognized from deferred revenue due to performance obligations satisfied during the three months ended March 31, 2019 .

Leases

Leases	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Leases The Company has operating leases for its corporate offices and data centers in the U.S. and Germany, and finance leases for certain data centers, printers and other furniture in its German offices. The Company's lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease and the Company includes these options in the lease term when it is reasonably certain to exercise that option. The Company determines, at the inception of a contract, if the arrangement is a lease and whether it meets the classification criteria for a finance or operating lease. ROU assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset during the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of fixed lease payments over the lease term. ROU assets also include any advance lease payments and exclude lease incentives. As most of the Company's operating leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Finance lease agreements generally include an interest rate that is used to determine the present value of future lease payments. Operating fixed lease expense and finance lease depreciation expense are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Operating Leases The Company leases its operating facilities, data center storage facilities and certain data storage equipment in the U.S. and Germany under certain noncancelable operating leases that expire at various times through 2022. These leases are renewable at the Company’s option. Capital Leases The Company leases certain fixed assets under capital leases that expire at various times through 2021. The capital leases are for the Company’s computer equipment and printers in its German offices. Principal and interest are payable monthly at interest rates ranging from 4.7% to 7.0% per annum, rates varying based on the type of leased asset. The Company did not enter into any new capital lease agreements during the three months ended March 31, 2019 . The following table presents the Company’s lease costs for the three months ended March 31, 2019 : Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Lease Costs: Operating lease cost* $ 725,236 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right-of-use assets $ 1,518 Interest on lease liabilities 2,302 Total finance lease cost $ 3,820 * Short term lease costs were immaterial. Supplemental cash flow information is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 737,956 Operating cash flows from finance leases $ 2,302 Financing cash flows from finance leases $ 40,885 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases $ 4,069,656 The aggregate future lease payments for ROU assets and finance leases as of March 31, 2019 are as follows: For the Years Ending December 31, ROU Assets Financing Remaining in 2019 $ 1,236,231 $ 116,383 2020 1,140,568 31,644 2021 853,870 4,710 2022 318,345 — 2023 43,559 — Thereafter — — Total minimum lease payments $ 3,592,573 $ 152,737 Less: amount representing interest 185,669 4,195 Total present value of minimum payments 3,406,904 148,542 Less: current portion $ 1,432,077 $ 133,442 Long-term obligations $ 1,974,827 $ 15,100 Weighted average remaining lease terms and discount rates were as follows: Weighted average remaining lease term (years) March 31, 2019 Operating leases 2.75 Finance leases 1.00 Weighted average discount rate Operating leases 3.9 % Finance leases 5.7 %
Leases	Leases The Company has operating leases for its corporate offices and data centers in the U.S. and Germany, and finance leases for certain data centers, printers and other furniture in its German offices. The Company's lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease and the Company includes these options in the lease term when it is reasonably certain to exercise that option. The Company determines, at the inception of a contract, if the arrangement is a lease and whether it meets the classification criteria for a finance or operating lease. ROU assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset during the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of fixed lease payments over the lease term. ROU assets also include any advance lease payments and exclude lease incentives. As most of the Company's operating leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Finance lease agreements generally include an interest rate that is used to determine the present value of future lease payments. Operating fixed lease expense and finance lease depreciation expense are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Operating Leases The Company leases its operating facilities, data center storage facilities and certain data storage equipment in the U.S. and Germany under certain noncancelable operating leases that expire at various times through 2022. These leases are renewable at the Company’s option. Capital Leases The Company leases certain fixed assets under capital leases that expire at various times through 2021. The capital leases are for the Company’s computer equipment and printers in its German offices. Principal and interest are payable monthly at interest rates ranging from 4.7% to 7.0% per annum, rates varying based on the type of leased asset. The Company did not enter into any new capital lease agreements during the three months ended March 31, 2019 . The following table presents the Company’s lease costs for the three months ended March 31, 2019 : Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Lease Costs: Operating lease cost* $ 725,236 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right-of-use assets $ 1,518 Interest on lease liabilities 2,302 Total finance lease cost $ 3,820 * Short term lease costs were immaterial. Supplemental cash flow information is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 737,956 Operating cash flows from finance leases $ 2,302 Financing cash flows from finance leases $ 40,885 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases $ 4,069,656 The aggregate future lease payments for ROU assets and finance leases as of March 31, 2019 are as follows: For the Years Ending December 31, ROU Assets Financing Remaining in 2019 $ 1,236,231 $ 116,383 2020 1,140,568 31,644 2021 853,870 4,710 2022 318,345 — 2023 43,559 — Thereafter — — Total minimum lease payments $ 3,592,573 $ 152,737 Less: amount representing interest 185,669 4,195 Total present value of minimum payments 3,406,904 148,542 Less: current portion $ 1,432,077 $ 133,442 Long-term obligations $ 1,974,827 $ 15,100 Weighted average remaining lease terms and discount rates were as follows: Weighted average remaining lease term (years) March 31, 2019 Operating leases 2.75 Finance leases 1.00 Weighted average discount rate Operating leases 3.9 % Finance leases 5.7 %

Description of Business, Basi_2

Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Unaudited Interim Financial Information	Basis of Presentation The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”). The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all subsidiaries and affiliates in which the Company holds a controlling financial interest as of the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Meet Group and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Unaudited Interim Financial Information The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company and reflect all normal, recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the interim financial information. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any subsequent quarter or for the year ending December 31, 2019 . Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes included herein should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 , filed with the SEC on March 8, 2019 .
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates and assumptions are required in revenue recognition, accounting for business combinations, accounts receivable valuation, the fair value of financial instruments, the valuation of long-lived assets, valuation of deferred tax assets, income taxes, contingencies, goodwill and intangible assets, and stock-based compensation. Some of these judgments can be subjective and complex and, consequently, actual results may differ from these estimates. The Company’s estimates often are based on complex judgments, probabilities and assumptions that it believes to be reasonable but that are inherently uncertain and unpredictable. For any given individual estimate or assumption made by the Company, there may also be other estimates or assumptions that are reasonable. The Company regularly evaluates its estimates and assumptions using historical experience and other factors, including the economic environment. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, the Company’s estimates and assumptions may prove to be incomplete or inaccurate, or unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that might cause it to change those estimates and assumptions. Market conditions, such as illiquid credit markets, volatile equity markets, dramatic fluctuations in foreign currency rates and economic downturn, can increase the uncertainty already inherent in its estimates and assumptions. The Company adjusts its estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances indicate the need for change. Those changes generally will be reflected in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements on a prospective basis unless they are required to be treated retrospectively under the relevant accounting standard. It is possible that other professionals, applying reasonable judgment to the same facts and circumstances, could develop and support a range of alternative estimated amounts. The Company is also subject to other risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from estimated amounts, such as changes in competition, litigation, legislation and regulations.
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements The fair values of the Company’s financial instruments reflect the amounts that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and deferred revenue approximate fair value due to their short maturities. The Company has evaluated the estimated fair value of financial instruments using available market information and management’s estimates. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies could have a significant effect on the estimated fair value amounts. In addition, the Company carries its contingent consideration liabilities related to acquisitions at fair value. In accordance with the three-tier fair value hierarchy, the Company determined the fair value of its contingent consideration liabilities using the income approach with assumed discount rates and payment probabilities. The income approach uses Level 3, or unobservable inputs as defined under the accounting guidance for fair value measurements. At March 31, 2019 , the Company’s contingent consideration liability had a fair value of $1.7 million . See Note 2— Acquisitions for more information regarding the Company’s contingent consideration liability. The Company carries a term loan facility with an outstanding balance at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 of $29.6 million and $36.9 million , respectively. As part of the Growlr Acquisition (as defined in Note 2— Acquisitions ), the Company drew down $7.0 million on its revolving credit facility. The outstanding balance on the Company’s revolving credit facility at March 31, 2019 was $7.0 million . The outstanding balances of the Company’s term loan and revolving credit facilities as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 approximate fair value due to the variable market interest rates and relatively short maturity associated with them. See Note 6— Long-Term Debt for more information regarding the Company’s credit facilities. The Company leases its operating facilities in the U.S. and Germany under certain noncancelable operating leases that expire through 2022. The Company also leases certain fixed assets under capital leases that expire through 2021. The capital leases are for the Company's data centers, printers and other furniture in the Company's German offices. The outstanding balance of operating and finance leases as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 approximates fair value due to their relatively short maturities. The Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Derivatives may also be designated as hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. The Company may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain of its risk, even though hedge accounting does not apply or the Company elects not to apply hedge accounting. The Company is measuring the credit risk of its derivative financial instruments that are subject to master netting agreements on a net basis by counterparty portfolio.
Foreign Currency	Foreign Currency The functional currency of our foreign subsidiaries is the local currency. The financial statements of these subsidiaries are translated to U.S. dollars using period-end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities and average quarterly rates of exchange for revenues and expenses. Translation gains (losses) are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a component of stockholders’ equity. Net gains and losses resulting from foreign exchange transactions are included in other income (expense).
Net Income (Loss) per Share	Net Income (Loss) per Share Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares and common stock equivalents outstanding, calculated under the treasury stock method for options, unvested restricted stock awards (“RSAs”), unvested in-the-money performance share units (“PSUs”) and warrants using the average market prices during the period.
Significant Customers and Concentration of Credit Risk	Significant Customers and Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and accounts receivable. The Company invests its excess cash in high-quality, liquid money market funds maintained by major U.S. banks and financial institutions. The Company has not experienced any losses on its cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash or money market funds. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require collateral. The Company has no recent history of significant losses from uncollectible accounts. During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 , two customers, both of which were advertising aggregators (which represent thousands of advertisers) and customer payment processors, comprised approximately 61% and 47% of total revenues, respectively. Two and three customers, which were advertising aggregators and customer payment processors, comprised approximately 42% and 36% of accounts receivable as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 , respectively. The Company does not expect its current or future credit risk exposure to have a significant impact on its operations, however, there can be no assurance that the Company’s business will not experience any adverse impact from credit risk in the future.
Recent Issued Accounting Standards	Recent Issued Accounting Standards In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The new standard establishes a right-of-use (“ROU”) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months . Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. ASU No. 2016-02 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and annual and interim periods thereafter, with early adoption permitted. A modified retrospective transition approach is an option for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842), which adds an optional transition method allowing entities to apply the new lease accounting rules through a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the initial year of adoption. The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02 as of January 1, 2019, using the transition method per ASU No. 2018-11 issued in July 2018 wherein entities were allowed to initially apply the new leases standard at adoption date and recognize a cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. Accordingly, all periods prior to January 1, 2019 were presented in accordance with the previous ASC Topic 840, Leases, and no retrospective adjustments were made to the comparative periods presented. Finance leases were not impacted by the adoption of ASC 842, as finance lease liabilities and the corresponding ROU assets were already recorded in the balance sheet under the previous guidance, ASC 840. The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the new standard which, among other things, allowed the Company to not reassess the lease classification, the lease identification and the initial direct costs for any existing leases. Further, as permitted by the standard, the Company made an accounting policy election not to record ROU assets or lease liabilities for leases with a term of 12 months or less. Instead, consistent with legacy accounting guidance, the Company will recognize payments for such leases in the consolidated statement of operations on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Upon adoption on January 1, 2019, this standard resulted in the recognition of additional assets of $3.2 million and liabilities of $3.3 million on its accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet. The new standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or cash flows. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement . This amendment removes, modifies, and makes certain additions to the disclosure requirements on fair value measurement. The amendments in ASU 2018-13 are effective for fiscal years beginning after on December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.
Revenue	User Pay Revenue User pay revenue is earned from in-app purchase products and subscriptions sold to mobile application and website users. The Company offers in-app products such as Credits, Points, Gold and Icebreakers (collectively, the “In-App Products”). Users purchase the In-App Products to exchange for the Company’s virtual products. The In-App Products allow users to engage with other users on the applications and in live video. They also put users in the spotlight, helping them get more attention from the community in order to meet more people faster. Platform users do not own the In-App Products but have a limited right to use the In-App Products on virtual products offered for sale on the Company’s platforms. In-App Products may be used to purchase virtual gifts for other users. These virtual gifts are received by other users and converted into Diamonds. Diamonds represent an intermediary currency that the Company manages. Diamonds can either be converted back into credits or may be used to claim rewards, including in some instances cash rewards. The In-App Products are not transferable, cannot be sold or exchanged outside of our platforms, are not redeemable for any sum of money, cannot be gifted to other users and can only be used on our platforms. The In-App Products are recorded in deferred revenue when purchased and recognized as revenue over time when: (i) the In-App Products are used by the customer; or (ii) the Company determines the likelihood of the In-App Products being redeemed by the customer is remote (breakage) and there is not a legal obligation to remit the unredeemed In-App Products to the relevant jurisdiction. The breakage rate is based upon Company-specific historical redemption patterns. Breakage is recognized in revenue as the In-App Products are used on a pro rata basis over a three or six -month period (life of the user) beginning at the date of the sale and are included in revenue in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Breakage recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was $0.8 million and $0.7 million , respectively. For MeetMe+, Tagged, Skout and Lovoo subscription based products, the Company recognizes revenue over the term of the subscription. Under ASC 606, user pay revenue has a single performance obligation. Subscriptions provide customers with premium access to the application and include credits on MeetMe+, while In-App Product purchases are satisfied by standing ready to allow users to exchange the In-App Products for virtual products. The consideration received for these services is fixed at the time of purchase. The customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of user pay features as the Company performs the services. Revenue is recorded in deferred revenue when purchased by customer and recognized as revenue over time as the performance obligation is satisfied. Advertising Revenue Advertising revenue is comprised of mobile and web advertising. Within each revenue stream, the Company has one performance obligation to publish advertisements as specified by the respective contracts. The amount of consideration that the Company expects to receive for the services is variable based on the volume of advertisement impressions. The Company does not offer any discounts or free impressions and has not historically experienced any collectability issues. The Company also recognizes revenue from cross-platform/social theater and cost-per-action (“CPA”) offers. Each of these revenue streams has one performance obligation. For cross-platform/social theater contracts, the consideration promised is fixed per ad campaign and term, and required services to be delivered. However, the monthly revenue could vary depending on the actual delivery of impressions throughout the contract term. These contracts are typically based on cost per thousand rates and number of impressions served due to traffic volume and the specific ad campaign. For CPA offers, the consideration promised is variable based on a revenue share rate, and/or based on the number of actions delivered per the agreement. As such, the Company recognizes all actual advertising revenues from impressions or actions delivered on a monthly basis rather than estimating revenue at the beginning of the period. The Company has transactions with several partners that qualify for principal agent considerations. The Company recognizes revenue, net of amounts retained by the third-party partners, pursuant to revenue sharing agreements with advertising networks. The form of the agreements is such that the Company provides services in exchange for a fee. The Company determines only the fee for providing its services to advertising agencies and has no latitude in establishing prices with third party advertisers. In instances where the Company works directly with an advertiser, revenue is recognized on a gross basis. The Company is the primary obligor in arrangements made with direct advertisers, as there is no third-party facilitating or managing the sales process. The Company is solely responsible for determining price, product or service specifications, and which advertisers to use. The Company assumes all credit risk in the sales arrangements made with direct advertisers. The Company has determined that the performance obligation under the advertising revenue streams is recognized ratably over time utilizing the “Right to Invoice” practical expedient as customers simultaneously consume and receive benefits of the advertisement impressions. Deferred Revenue The Company records deferred revenue when the consideration for a good or service is received in advance of its performing the obligation. The Company recognizes revenue when control of the promised good or service is transferred to the customer in an amount that the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for the good or service.

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Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Computation of basic and diluted net income per share	The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share for the following: Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Numerator: Net income (loss) $ 1,257,599 $ (4,212,661 ) Denominator: Weighted-average shares outstanding— basic 74,848,080 71,981,487 Effect of dilutive securities 3,951,168 — Weighted-average shares outstanding— diluted 78,799,248 71,981,487 Basic income (loss) per share $ 0.02 $ (0.06 ) Diluted income (loss) per share $ 0.02 $ (0.06 )
Summary of dilutive securities excluded from calculation of diluted loss per share	The following table summarizes the number of dilutive securities, which may dilute future earnings per share, outstanding for each of the periods presented, but not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share: Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Stock options 2,537,778 5,394,809 Unvested RSAs 1,436,457 3,403,617 Unvested PSUs 248,350 — Total 4,222,585 8,798,426

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Fair value of consideration transferred	The acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred is as follows: At March 5, 2019 Cash consideration (1) $ 11,807,925 Contingent consideration 1,718,000 Total consideration $ 13,525,925 (1) Cash consideration includes a $1.0 million escrow payment to be paid out 18 months from the date of the transaction.
Purchase price allocation	The following is the preliminary purchase price allocation as of the March 5, 2019 acquisition date: At March 5, 2019 Accounts receivable 544,632 Intangible assets 3,480,000 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (10,000 ) Deferred revenue (102,058 ) Net assets acquired 3,912,574 Goodwill 9,613,351 Total consideration $ 13,525,925
Amounts assigned to identifiable intangible assets	The amounts assigned to the identifiable intangible assets are as follows: Fair Value Weighted Average Trademark $ 1,200,000 10.0 Software 865,000 3.0 Customer relationships 1,415,000 3.6 Total identifiable intangible assets $ 3,480,000 5.7
Pro forma information	The pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what would have occurred if the Growlr Acquisition had been made as of that date. Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Revenues $ 50,337,825 $ 38,809,705 Net income (loss) $ 3,393,954 $ (3,531,303 )

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	The following fair value hierarchy table presents information about each major category of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis: Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Total March 31, 2019 Assets Money market $ 6,638,808 $ — $ — $ 6,638,808 Derivative assets — 957,380 — 957,380 Total assets $ 6,638,808 $ 957,380 $ — $ 7,596,188 Liabilities Contingent consideration $ — $ — $ 1,733,917 $ 1,733,917 Total liabilities $ — $ — $ 1,733,917 $ 1,733,917 December 31, 2018 Assets Money market $ 7,639,866 $ — $ — $ 7,639,866 Derivative asset — 972,784 — 972,784 Total assets $ 7,639,866 $ 972,784 $ — $ 8,612,650 Liabilities Derivative liability $ — $ 940,216 $ — $ 940,216 Total liabilities $ — $ 940,216 $ — $ 940,216
Changes in fair value of warrant liability	The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Company’s contingent consideration liability, which represents a recurring measurement that is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, wherein fair value is estimated using significant unobservable inputs: Contingent Balance as of December 31, 2018 $ — Amounts acquired 1,718,000 Accretion 15,917 Balance as of March 31, 2019 $ 1,733,917

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible assets	Intangible assets consist of the following: March 31, 2019 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Trademarks and domain names $ 35,604,415 $ (14,380,989 ) $ 21,223,426 Customer relationships 15,248,318 (7,793,201 ) 7,455,117 Software 19,561,581 (11,000,098 ) 8,561,483 Total $ 70,414,314 $ (33,174,288 ) $ 37,240,026 December 31, 2018 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Trademarks and domain names $ 34,636,802 $ (13,406,226 ) $ 21,230,576 Customer relationships 13,901,313 (7,130,285 ) 6,771,028 Software 18,722,187 (10,165,352 ) 8,556,835 Total $ 67,260,302 $ (30,701,863 ) $ 36,558,439
Annual future amortization expense	Annual future amortization expense for the Company’s intangible assets is as follows: Year ending December 31, Amortization Expense Remaining in 2019 $ 7,940,552 2020 8,557,575 2021 7,087,546 2022 4,146,250 2023 2,746,555 Thereafter 6,761,548 Total $ 37,240,026
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2019 are as follows: March 31, 2019 Balance at December 31, 2018 $ 148,132,873 Goodwill acquired from Growlr Acquisition 9,613,351 Foreign currency translation adjustments (1,048,198 ) Balance at March 31, 2019 $ 156,698,026

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and equipment	Property and equipment consist of the following: March 31, December 31, Servers, computer equipment and software $ 13,894,736 $ 13,656,176 Office furniture and equipment 594,501 574,559 Leasehold improvements 644,303 646,123 15,133,540 14,876,858 Less accumulated depreciation (10,870,672 ) (10,243,094 ) Property and equipment - net $ 4,262,868 $ 4,633,764

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of credit facilities	The Credit Facilities consist of the following: March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Credit Facilities Term Loan Facility $ 29,623,574 $ 36,940,158 Revolving Credit Facility 7,000,000 — Total Credit Facilities 36,623,574 36,940,158 Less: Debt discount, net (247,578 ) (285,618 ) Net carrying amount $ 36,375,996 $ 36,654,540 Less: current portion 15,000,000 18,566,584 Long-term debt, net $ 21,375,996 $ 18,087,956

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Minimum future rental payments required under capital and operating leases	A summary of minimum future commitments required under the Company’s cloud data storage contracts as of March 31, 2019 are as follows: For the Years Ending December 31, Cloud Data Storage Remaining in 2019 $ 3,765,808 2020 5,617,502 2021 6,802,793 2022 1,043,337 2023 1,147,670 Thereafter — Total minimum lease payments $ 18,377,110
Minimum future principal payments	A summary of minimum future principal payments under our Credit Facilities as of March 31, 2019 are as follows: For the Years Ending December 31, Credit Facilities (1) Remaining in 2019 $ 11,250,000 2020 25,373,574 Total minimum loan payments $ 36,623,574 (1) Interest rates on the Credit Facilities are variable in nature, however, the Company is party to a fixed-pay amortizing interest rate swap having a remaining notional amount of $22.5 million and a non-amortizing interest rate cap with a notional amount of $10.7 million . If interest rates were to remain at the March 31, 2019 level, we would receive interest payments of $0.1 million in 2019 and $0.04 million in 2020 of net settlements on the fixed-pay amortizing interest rate swap and non-amortizing interest rate cap.

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Allocated stock-based compensation expense	Stock-based compensation expense includes incremental stock-based compensation expense and is allocated on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Sales and marketing $ 70,175 $ 118,547 Product development and content 1,499,393 1,114,067 General and administrative 855,149 936,311 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 2,424,717 $ 2,168,925
RSA activity	A summary of RSA activity under the 2018 Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2019 is as follows: RSAs Number of RSAs Weighted-Average Stock Price Outstanding at December 31, 2018 1,677,227 $ 4.18 Granted 597,016 5.55 Vested — — Forfeited or expired (20,736 ) 4.36 Outstanding and unvested at March 31, 2019 2,253,507 $ 4.54 A summary of RSA activity under the 2016 Stock Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2019 is as follows: RSAs Number of RSAs Weighted-Average Stock Price Outstanding at December 31, 2018 474,686 $ 4.25 Granted — — Vested (50,000 ) 4.83 Forfeited or expired (29,000 ) 4.17 Outstanding and unvested at March 31, 2019 395,686 $ 4.18 A summary of RSA activity under the 2012 Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2019 is as follows: RSAs Number of RSAs Weighted-Average Stock Price Outstanding at December 31, 2018 1,166,535 $ 3.58 Granted — — Vested (386,498 ) 2.53 Forfeited or expired (4,933 ) 3.86 Outstanding and unvested at March 31, 2019 775,104 $ 4.11
Performance share award activity	A summary of PSU awards under the 2012 Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2019 is as follows: PSUs Number of Weighted-Average Outstanding at December 31, 2018 550,000 $ 2.94 Granted — — Vested — — Forfeited or expired — — Outstanding at March 31, 2019 550,000 $ 2.94 A summary of PSU awards under the 2018 Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2019 is as follows: PSUs Number of Weighted-Average Outstanding at December 31, 2018 60,000 $ 4.65 Granted — — Vested — — Forfeited or expired — — Outstanding at March 31, 2019 60,000 $ 4.65
Stock option activity	A summary of stock option activity under the 2012 Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2019 is as follows: Options Number of Stock Options Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at December 31, 2018 2,447,315 $ 3.27 Granted — — Exercised (102,570 ) 4.33 Forfeited or expired — — Outstanding at March 31, 2019 2,344,745 $ 3.23 6.8 $ 4,293,707 Exercisable at March 31, 2019 1,915,849 $ 2.97 6.5 $ 3,992,364 A summary of stock option activity under the 2006 Stock Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2019 is as follows: Options Number of Stock Options Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at December 31, 2018 1,074,411 $ 4.00 Granted — — Exercised (22,500 ) 3.78 Forfeited or expired — — Outstanding at March 31, 2019 1,051,911 $ 4.00 2.5 $ 1,101,536 Exercisable at March 31, 2019 1,007,732 $ 4.02 2.6 $ 1,042,778 A summary of stock option activity under the 2016 Stock Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2019 is as follows: Options Number of Stock Options Weighted- Average Exercise Price Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at December 31, 2018 444,168 $ 5.10 Granted — — Exercised (26,667 ) 5.69 Forfeited or expired (97,501 ) 5.02 Outstanding at March 31, 2019 320,000 $ 5.07 7.8 $ 50,000 Exercisable at March 31, 2019 213,333 $ 5.07 7.8 $ 33,333

Derivatives and Hedging Activ_2

Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Outstanding derivatives	As of March 31, 2019 , the Company had the following outstanding foreign currency derivatives that were used to hedge its foreign exchange risks: Foreign Currency Derivative Number of Instruments Pay Fixed Notional Receive Fixed Notional Cross-currency interest rate swap 1 €42,000,517 $48,750,000 (amortizing to €36,831,223 as of March 31, 2019) (amortizing to $42,750,000 as of March 31, 2019) As of March 31, 2019 , the Company had the following outstanding interest rate derivatives that were designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk: Number of At Inception At March 31, 2019 Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Notional Notional Interest rate swaps 1 $45,000,000 $22,500,000 Interest rate caps 1 $15,000,000 $10,690,158
Fair value of derivatives and classification on Balance Sheet	The table below presents the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the balance sheet as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 . Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Fair Value Interest rate products Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 90,779 $ 166,058 $ — $ — Interest rate products Other assets - non-current 11,764 53,355 — — Cross currency contract Prepaid expenses and other current assets 821,688 753,371 — — Cross currency contract Other assets - non-current / Long-term liability 33,149 — — (940,216 ) Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments $ 957,380 $ 972,784 $ — $ (940,216 )
Effect of cash flow hedge accounting on accumulated other comprehensive income	The tables below presents the effect of cash flow hedge accounting on accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 . Derivatives in Subtopic 815-20 Hedging Relationships Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships Interest rate products $ (60,809 ) $ 268,549 Cross currency contract 1,274,399 (1,447,571 ) Total $ 1,213,590 $ (1,179,022 ) Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Interest expense $ 52,541 $ (38,279 ) Interest expense 202,825 219,500 Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions 866,946 (1,283,667 ) Total $ 1,122,312 $ (1,102,446 )
Effect of derivatives on Income Statement	The table below presents the effect of the Company’s derivative financial instruments on the income statement for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 . Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Interest Expense Foreign Currency Adjustment Total amounts of income and expense line items presented in the statement of financial performance in which the effects of fair value or cash flow hedges are recorded $ (402,864 ) $ (65,209 ) Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships in Subtopic 815-20 Interest contracts Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into income $ 255,366 $ 866,946 Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into income as a result that a forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring $ — $ — Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Interest Expense Foreign Currency Adjustment Total amounts of income and expense line items presented in the statement of financial performance in which the effects of fair value or cash flow hedges are recorded $ (607,686 ) $ 103,043 Gain or (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships in Subtopic 815-20 Interest contracts Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income $ 181,221 $ (1,283,667 ) Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income as a result that a forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring $ — $ —

Revenue (Tables)

Revenue (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of revenue	The following table presents the Company’s revenues disaggregated by revenue source for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 : Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 $ % $ % User pay revenue $ 35,825,109 72.4 % $ 22,405,530 59.5 % Advertising 13,688,128 27.6 % 15,232,263 40.5 % Total revenue $ 49,513,237 100.0 % $ 37,637,793 100.0 %

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Lease Cost and Supplemental Cash Flow Information	The following table presents the Company’s lease costs for the three months ended March 31, 2019 : Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Lease Costs: Operating lease cost* $ 725,236 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right-of-use assets $ 1,518 Interest on lease liabilities 2,302 Total finance lease cost $ 3,820 * Short term lease costs were immaterial. Supplemental cash flow information is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 737,956 Operating cash flows from finance leases $ 2,302 Financing cash flows from finance leases $ 40,885 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases $ 4,069,656
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity	The aggregate future lease payments for ROU assets and finance leases as of March 31, 2019 are as follows: For the Years Ending December 31, ROU Assets Financing Remaining in 2019 $ 1,236,231 $ 116,383 2020 1,140,568 31,644 2021 853,870 4,710 2022 318,345 — 2023 43,559 — Thereafter — — Total minimum lease payments $ 3,592,573 $ 152,737 Less: amount representing interest 185,669 4,195 Total present value of minimum payments 3,406,904 148,542 Less: current portion $ 1,432,077 $ 133,442 Long-term obligations $ 1,974,827 $ 15,100
Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity	The aggregate future lease payments for ROU assets and finance leases as of March 31, 2019 are as follows: For the Years Ending December 31, ROU Assets Financing Remaining in 2019 $ 1,236,231 $ 116,383 2020 1,140,568 31,644 2021 853,870 4,710 2022 318,345 — 2023 43,559 — Thereafter — — Total minimum lease payments $ 3,592,573 $ 152,737 Less: amount representing interest 185,669 4,195 Total present value of minimum payments 3,406,904 148,542 Less: current portion $ 1,432,077 $ 133,442 Long-term obligations $ 1,974,827 $ 15,100
Lessee, Lease Terms	Weighted average remaining lease terms and discount rates were as follows: Weighted average remaining lease term (years) March 31, 2019 Operating leases 2.75 Finance leases 1.00 Weighted average discount rate Operating leases 3.9 % Finance leases 5.7 %

Description of Business, Basi_4

Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details)	Mar. 05, 2019USD ($)	Oct. 18, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)country	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)	Jan. 01, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of countries in which entity operates (more than) | country			100
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Proceeds from revolving credit facility			$ 7,000,000	$ 0
Outstanding credit facility			36,623,574
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments			827,668	(761,126)
Foreign currency translation adjustment			(320,798)	368,355
Lease asset			3,362,781			$ 0
Lease liabilities			3,406,904
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Contingent consideration liability			1,700,000
Revolving Credit Facility
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	$ 7,000,000		7,000,000
The New Lenders and Agent | Term credit facility
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Outstanding under term loan facility			29,600,000			36,900,000
Proceeds from revolving credit facility		$ 60,000,000
The New Lenders and Agent | Revolving Credit Facility
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Outstanding credit facility			$ 7,000,000			$ 0
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Lease asset					$ 3,200,000
Lease liabilities					$ 3,300,000
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments				(1,700,000)
Foreign currency translation adjustment				$ 1,700,000
Two Customers | Revenue | Customer concentration risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage			61.00%	47.00%
Two Customers | Accounts receivable | Customer concentration risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage			42.00%
Three Customers | Accounts receivable | Customer concentration risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage				36.00%

Description of Business, Basi_5

Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Basic and Diluted Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Numerator:
Net income (loss)	$ 1,257,599	$ (4,212,661)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding— basic (in shares)	74,848,080	71,981,487
Effect of dilutive securities (in shares)	3,951,168	0
Weighted-average shares outstanding— diluted (in shares)	78,799,248	71,981,487
Basic income (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.02	$ (0.06)
Diluted income (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.02	$ (0.06)

Description of Business, Basi_6

Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Dilutive Securities (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities (in shares)	4,222,585	8,798,426
Stock options
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities (in shares)	2,537,778	5,394,809
Unvested RSAs
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities (in shares)	1,436,457	3,403,617
Unvested PSUs
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities (in shares)	248,350	0

Acquisitions - Narrative (Detai

Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 05, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Transaction costs incurred		$ 478,995	$ 3,349,951
Initech, LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of voting interests acquired	100.00%
Fair value of contingent consideration at the closing date	$ 2,000,000
Cash consideration	11,807,925
Cash consideration, cash on hand	4,800,000
Drawn down on revolver	7,000,000
Installment payment of earnout	$ 1,000,000
Installment payment period	2 years
Revenues included in operating results		200,000
Net loss included in operating results		(30,000)
Transaction costs incurred		$ 300,000

Acquisitions - Consideration Tr

Acquisitions - Consideration Transferred (Details) - Initech, LLC	Mar. 05, 2019USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration	$ 11,807,925
Contingent consideration	1,718,000
Total estimated consideration	13,525,925
Cash held in escrow	$ 1,000,000
Cash held in escrow, period from acquisition date to be paid	18 months

Acquisitions - Purchase Price A

Acquisitions - Purchase Price Allocation (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 05, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 156,698,026		$ 148,132,873
Initech, LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable		$ 544,632
Intangible assets		3,480,000
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		(10,000)
Deferred revenue		(102,058)
Net assets acquired		3,912,574
Goodwill		9,613,351
Total consideration		$ 13,525,925

Acquisitions - Intangible Asset

Acquisitions - Intangible Assets Acquired (Details) - Initech, LLC	Mar. 05, 2019USD ($)
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 3,480,000
Weighted Average Amortization Period (Years)	5 years 8 months 12 days
Trademarks
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 1,200,000
Weighted Average Amortization Period (Years)	10 years
Software
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 865,000
Weighted Average Amortization Period (Years)	3 years
Customer relationships
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 1,415,000
Weighted Average Amortization Period (Years)	3 years 7 months 6 days

Acquisitions - Pro Forma Inform

Acquisitions - Pro Forma Information (Details) - Initech, LLC - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 50,337,825	$ 38,809,705
Net income (loss)	$ 3,393,954	$ (3,531,303)

Fair Value Measurements - Finan

Fair Value Measurements - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - Recurring basis - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Assets
Money market	$ 6,638,808	$ 7,639,866
Derivative assets	957,380	972,784
Total assets	7,596,188	8,612,650
Liabilities
Contingent consideration	1,733,917
Derivative liability		940,216
Total liabilities	1,733,917	940,216
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items (Level 1)
Assets
Money market	6,638,808	7,639,866
Derivative assets	0	0
Total assets	6,638,808	7,639,866
Liabilities
Contingent consideration	0
Derivative liability		0
Total liabilities	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Assets
Money market	0	0
Derivative assets	957,380	972,784
Total assets	957,380	972,784
Liabilities
Contingent consideration	0
Derivative liability		940,216
Total liabilities	0	940,216
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets
Money market	0	0
Derivative assets	0	0
Total assets	0	0
Liabilities
Contingent consideration	1,733,917
Derivative liability		0
Total liabilities	$ 1,733,917	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements - Summa

Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Changes in Fair Value of Company's Preferred Warrant Liability (Details) - Contingent Consideration	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2018	$ 0
Amounts acquired	1,718,000
Accretion	15,917
March 31, 2019	$ 1,733,917

Fair Value Measurements - Narra

Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019
Initech, LLC
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent consideration, probability of payment	100.00%

Intangible Assets and Goodwil_2

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets - carrying amount	$ 70,414,314	$ 67,260,302
Less accumulated amortization	(33,174,288)	(30,701,863)
Intangible assets - net	37,240,026	36,558,439
Trademarks and domain names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets - carrying amount	35,604,415	34,636,802
Less accumulated amortization	(14,380,989)	(13,406,226)
Intangible assets - net	21,223,426	21,230,576
Customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets - carrying amount	15,248,318	13,901,313
Less accumulated amortization	(7,793,201)	(7,130,285)
Intangible assets - net	7,455,117	6,771,028
Software
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets - carrying amount	19,561,581	18,722,187
Less accumulated amortization	(11,000,098)	(10,165,352)
Intangible assets - net	$ 8,561,483	$ 8,556,835

Intangible Assets and Goodwil_3

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 2.6	$ 3.1

Intangible Assets and Goodwil_4

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Annual Future Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Remaining in 2019	$ 7,940,552
2020	8,557,575
2021	7,087,546
2022	4,146,250
2023	2,746,555
Thereafter	6,761,548
Intangible assets - net	$ 37,240,026	$ 36,558,439

Intangible Assets and Goodwil_5

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Goodwill (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
December 31, 2018	$ 148,132,873
Goodwill acquired from Growlr Acquisition	9,613,351
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(1,048,198)
March 31, 2019	$ 156,698,026

Property and Equipment (Details

Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 15,133,540	$ 14,876,858
Less accumulated depreciation	(10,870,672)	(10,243,094)
Property and equipment - net	4,262,868	4,633,764
Servers, computer equipment and software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	13,894,736	13,656,176
Office furniture and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	594,501	574,559
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 644,303	$ 646,123

Property and Equipment - Additi

Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and equipment depreciation expense	$ 0.6	$ 0.6

Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Det

Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 05, 2019	Oct. 18, 2017	Sep. 18, 2017	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from borrowings of debt				$ 7,000,000	$ 0
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from borrowings of debt	$ 7,000,000			$ 7,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | The New Lenders and Agent
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			$ 20,000,000
The New Term Loan Facility | The New Lenders and Agent
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			60,000,000
Proceeds from borrowings of debt		$ 60,000,000
Quarterly amortization of principal			3,750,000
Weighted average interest rate				6.31%
The New Credit Facilities | The New Lenders and Agent
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Remaining unamortized fees and direct costs			$ 600,000
Federal funds effective rate | The New Credit Facilities | The New Lenders and Agent
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate			0.50%
LIBO Rate | The New Credit Facilities | The New Lenders and Agent
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate			1.00%
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
One-time principal payment						$ 4,300,000
Excess cash flow payment				$ 3,600,000

Long-Term Debt - Credit Facilit

Long-Term Debt - Credit Facilities (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facilities	$ 36,623,574
Less: current portion	15,000,000	$ 18,566,584
Long-term debt, net	21,375,996	18,087,956
Term Loan Facility | The New Lenders and Agent
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facilities	29,623,574	36,940,158
Revolving Credit Facility | The New Lenders and Agent
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facilities	7,000,000	0
The New Credit Facilities | The New Lenders and Agent
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facilities	36,623,574	36,940,158
Less: Debt discount, net	(247,578)	(285,618)
Net carrying amount	36,375,996	36,654,540
Less: current portion	15,000,000	18,566,584
Long-term debt, net	$ 21,375,996	$ 18,087,956

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
The 401 K Retirement Plan
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Company match expense	$ 0.2	$ 0.2

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies - Future Minimum Rental Payments for Capital and Operating Leases (Details)	Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)
Cloud Data Storage
Remaining in 2019	$ 3,765,808
2020	5,617,502
2021	6,802,793
2022	1,043,337
2023	1,147,670
Thereafter	0
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation	$ 18,377,110

Commitments and Contingencies_3

Commitments and Contingencies - Future Minimum Principal Payments (Details)	Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Remaining in 2019	$ 11,250,000
2020	25,373,574
Total minimum loan payments	36,623,574
Interest payments due in 2019	100,000
Interest payments due in 2020	40,000
Interest Rate Swap
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Remaining notional amount	22,500,000
Interest Rate Cap
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Remaining notional amount	$ 10,690,158

Stockholders' Equity - Addition

Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Details)	Jun. 01, 2018shares	Oct. 19, 2017employeeshares	Apr. 03, 2017employeeshares	Feb. 27, 2017shares	Oct. 03, 2016employeeshares	Apr. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2018$ / sharesshares	Dec. 16, 2016shares	Jun. 27, 2007shares
Preferred Stock
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares							$ 0.001		$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)							5,000,000		5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)							0		0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)							0		0
Common Stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares							$ 0.001		$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)							100,000,000		100,000,000
Exercise of stock options (in shares)							151,737		1,079,496
Stock-Based Compensation
Unrecognized compensation cost, stock options | $							$ 1,400,000
Stock-based compensation expense | $							$ 2,424,717	$ 2,168,925
Unvested RSAs
Common Stock
Issuance of common stock for vested RSAs (in shares)							420,772		1,591,662
Stock-Based Compensation
Vesting period							3 years
Partial vesting period							1 year
Unrecognized compensation cost, RSAs | $							$ 10,600,000
Unrecognized compensation cost, period of recognition							1 year 8 months 12 days
Unvested RSAs | Tranche 1
Stock-Based Compensation
Vesting percentage							33.00%
Unvested RSAs | Tranche 2
Stock-Based Compensation
Vesting percentage							33.00%
Unvested RSAs | Tranche 3
Stock-Based Compensation
Vesting percentage							33.00%
Performance shares
Stock-Based Compensation
Unrecognized compensation cost, RSAs | $							$ 1,300,000
Unrecognized compensation cost, period of recognition							2 years 1 month 6 days
Stock options
Stock-Based Compensation
Unrecognized compensation cost, period of recognition							1 year
2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Common Stock
Exercise of stock options (in shares)							102,570
Stock-Based Compensation
Shares reserved for issuance (in shares)	300,000									10,500,000
Stock-based compensation expense | $							$ 300,000	400,000
Intrinsic value of options exercised | $							$ 200,000	0
Options granted (in shares)							0
2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Unvested RSAs
Stock-Based Compensation
Vesting period							3 years
Expiration period							3 years
Stock-based compensation expense | $							$ 700,000	1,200,000
2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Performance shares
Stock-Based Compensation
Vesting period						3 years
Stock-based compensation expense | $							$ 100,000
2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Stock-Based Compensation
Shares reserved for issuance (in shares)	8,800,000
Fungible ratio	1.4
Shares available for grant (in shares)							6,700,000
2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Unvested RSAs
Stock-Based Compensation
Vesting period							3 years
Expiration period							3 years
Stock-based compensation expense | $							$ 1,000,000
2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Performance shares
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense | $							$ 20,000
Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan
Stock-Based Compensation
Shares reserved for issuance (in shares)										2,100,000
2006 Stock Plan
Common Stock
Exercise of stock options (in shares)							22,500
Stock-Based Compensation
Shares reserved for issuance (in shares)											3,700,000
Intrinsic value of options exercised | $							$ 40,000	$ 0
Options granted (in shares)							0
The Amended and Restated 2016 Inducement Omnibus Incentive Plan
Common Stock
Exercise of stock options (in shares)							26,667	0
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense | $							$ 100,000	$ 200,000
Intrinsic value of options exercised | $							$ 10,000
Options granted (in shares)							0
Additional shares authorized for issuance (in shares)				2,000,000
The Amended and Restated 2016 Inducement Omnibus Incentive Plan | Former Skout Employees
Stock-Based Compensation
Options granted (in shares)					355,000
The Amended and Restated 2016 Inducement Omnibus Incentive Plan | Unvested RSAs
Stock-Based Compensation
Vesting period							3 years
Expiration period							3 years
Stock-based compensation expense | $							$ 200,000	$ 400,000
Skout
Stock-Based Compensation
Number of former employees of acquiree | employee					25
If(we), Inc. | Unvested RSAs
Stock-Based Compensation
Number of former employees of acquiree | employee			83
Restricted stock awards granted (in shares)			717,500
If(we), Inc. | Stock options
Stock-Based Compensation
Options granted (in shares)			75,000
Lovoo, Inc. | Unvested RSAs
Stock-Based Compensation
Number of former employees of acquiree | employee		96
Restricted stock awards granted (in shares)		531,500
Series A-1 Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)							5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)							0		0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)							0		0
Minimum | 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Performance shares
Stock-Based Compensation
Payout threshold range							33.00%
Minimum | 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Performance shares
Stock-Based Compensation
Payout threshold range							33.00%
Maximum | 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Performance shares
Stock-Based Compensation
Payout threshold range							170.00%
Maximum | 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Performance shares
Stock-Based Compensation
Payout threshold range							170.00%

Stockholders' Equity - Stock-ba

Stockholders' Equity - Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 2,424,717	$ 2,168,925
Sales and marketing
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	70,175	118,547
Product development and content
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	1,499,393	1,114,067
General and administrative
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 855,149	$ 936,311

Stockholders' Equity - Stock Op

Stockholders' Equity - Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Number of Stock Options
Exercised (in shares)	(151,737)		(1,079,496)
2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Number of Stock Options
Outstanding (in shares)	2,447,315
Options granted (in shares)	0
Exercised (in shares)	(102,570)
Forfeited or expired (in shares)	0
Outstanding (in shares)	2,344,745		2,447,315
Exercisable (in shares)	1,915,849
Weighted- Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.27
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	0
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	4.33
Forfeited or expired, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	0
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	3.23		$ 3.27
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 2.97
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	6 years 9 months 18 days
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	6 years 6 months
Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 4,293,707
Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 3,992,364
2006 Stock Plan
Number of Stock Options
Outstanding (in shares)	1,074,411
Options granted (in shares)	0
Exercised (in shares)	(22,500)
Forfeited or expired (in shares)	0
Outstanding (in shares)	1,051,911		1,074,411
Exercisable (in shares)	1,007,732
Weighted- Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 4
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	0
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	3.78
Forfeited or expired, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	0
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	4		$ 4
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 4.02
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years 6 months
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years 7 months 6 days
Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 1,101,536
Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 1,042,778
The Amended and Restated 2016 Inducement Omnibus Incentive Plan
Number of Stock Options
Outstanding (in shares)	444,168
Options granted (in shares)	0
Exercised (in shares)	(26,667)	0
Forfeited or expired (in shares)	(97,501)
Outstanding (in shares)	320,000		444,168
Exercisable (in shares)	213,333
Weighted- Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 5.10
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	0
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	5.69
Forfeited or expired, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	5.02
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	5.07		$ 5.10
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 5.07
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	7 years 9 months 18 days
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	7 years 9 months 18 days
Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 50,000
Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 33,333

Stockholders' Equity - RSA and

Stockholders' Equity - RSA and PSU Activity (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019$ / sharesshares
2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Restricted Stock
Number of RSAs
Outstanding (in shares) | shares	1,677,227
Granted (in shares) | shares	597,016
Exercised (in shares) | shares	0
Forfeited or expired (in shares) | shares	(20,736)
Outstanding (in shares) | shares	2,253,507
Weighted-Average Stock Price
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 4.18
Granted, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	5.55
Exercised, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Forfeited or expired, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	4.36
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 4.54
2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Performance shares
Number of RSAs
Outstanding (in shares) | shares	60,000
Granted (in shares) | shares	0
Exercised (in shares) | shares	0
Forfeited or expired (in shares) | shares	0
Outstanding (in shares) | shares	60,000
Weighted-Average Stock Price
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 4.65
Granted, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Exercised, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Forfeited or expired, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 4.65
2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Restricted Stock
Number of RSAs
Outstanding (in shares) | shares	1,166,535
Granted (in shares) | shares	0
Exercised (in shares) | shares	(386,498)
Forfeited or expired (in shares) | shares	(4,933)
Outstanding (in shares) | shares	775,104
Weighted-Average Stock Price
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 3.58
Granted, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Exercised, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	2.53
Forfeited or expired, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	3.86
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 4.11
2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Performance shares
Number of RSAs
Outstanding (in shares) | shares	550,000
Granted (in shares) | shares	0
Exercised (in shares) | shares	0
Forfeited or expired (in shares) | shares	0
Outstanding (in shares) | shares	550,000
Weighted-Average Stock Price
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 2.94
Granted, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Exercised, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Forfeited or expired, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 2.94
The Amended and Restated 2016 Inducement Omnibus Incentive Plan | Restricted Stock
Number of RSAs
Outstanding (in shares) | shares	474,686
Granted (in shares) | shares	0
Exercised (in shares) | shares	(50,000)
Forfeited or expired (in shares) | shares	(29,000)
Outstanding (in shares) | shares	395,686
Weighted-Average Stock Price
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 4.25
Granted, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	0
Exercised, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	4.83
Forfeited or expired, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	4.17
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Stock Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 4.18

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax benefit (expense)	$ (254,381)	$ 252,187
Effective tax rate	16.80%	(5.60%)
Change in uncertain tax positions	$ 0	$ 0

Derivatives and Hedging Activ_3

Derivatives and Hedging Activities - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)
Interest rate swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) to be reclassified to interest expense in next fiscal year	$ 0.1
Cross-currency interest rate swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) to be reclassified to interest expense in next fiscal year	$ 0.8

Derivatives and Hedging Activ_4

Derivatives and Hedging Activities - Outstanding Derivatives (Details)	Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)derivative_instrument	Mar. 31, 2019EUR (€)derivative_instrument
Interest rate swaps
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of instruments | derivative_instrument	1	1
At inception notional	$ 45,000,000
Notional	$ 22,500,000
Interest rate caps
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of instruments | derivative_instrument	1	1
At inception notional	$ 15,000,000
Notional	$ 10,690,158
Cross-currency interest rate swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of instruments | derivative_instrument	1	1
Cross-currency interest rate swap | Pay
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional | €		€ 42,000,517
Remaining notional amount | €		€ 36,831,223
Cross-currency interest rate swap | Receive
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional	$ 48,750,000
Remaining notional amount	$ 44,750,000

Derivatives and Hedging Activ_5

Derivatives and Hedging Activities - Fair Value of Derivatives and Balance Sheet Classification (Details) - Designated as hedging instrument - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives	$ 957,380	$ 972,784
Liability Derivatives	0	(940,216)
Interest rate products | Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives	90,779	166,058
Interest rate products | Other assets - non-current
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives	11,764	53,355
Interest rate products | Other liabilities - current
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives	0	0
Cross currency contract | Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives	821,688	753,371
Cross currency contract | Other assets - non-current
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives	33,149	0
Cross currency contract | Long-term derivative liability
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives	$ 0	$ (940,216)

Derivatives and Hedging Activ_6

Derivatives and Hedging Activities - Effect of Cash Flow Hedge Accounting on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments, net of tax (benefit) expense of ($385,922) and $417,896, respectively	$ 827,668	$ (761,126)
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income	775,837	(778,143)
Interest expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income	255,366	181,221
Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income	866,946	(1,283,667)
Cash flow hedging
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments, net of tax (benefit) expense of ($385,922) and $417,896, respectively	1,213,590	(1,179,022)
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income	1,122,312	(1,102,446)
Cash flow hedging | Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income	866,946	(1,283,667)
Interest rate products | Cash flow hedging
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments, net of tax (benefit) expense of ($385,922) and $417,896, respectively	(60,809)	268,549
Interest rate products | Cash flow hedging | Interest expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income	52,541	(38,279)
Cross currency contract | Cash flow hedging
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments, net of tax (benefit) expense of ($385,922) and $417,896, respectively	1,274,399	(1,447,571)
Cross currency contract | Cash flow hedging | Interest expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income	$ 202,825	$ 219,500

Derivatives and Hedging Activ_7

Derivatives and Hedging Activities - Income Statement Effect (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total amounts of income and expense line items presented in the statement of financial performance in which the effects of fair value or cash flow hedges are recorded	$ (65,209)	$ 103,043
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income	775,837	(778,143)
Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total amounts of income and expense line items presented in the statement of financial performance in which the effects of fair value or cash flow hedges are recorded	(402,864)	(607,686)
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income	255,366	181,221
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income as a result that a forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring	0	0
Foreign Currency Adjustment
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Total amounts of income and expense line items presented in the statement of financial performance in which the effects of fair value or cash flow hedges are recorded	(65,209)
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income	866,946	(1,283,667)
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income as a result that a forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring	$ 0	$ 0

Revenue - Disaggregation of Rev

Revenue - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 49,513,237	$ 37,637,793
Revenue, as a percent	100.00%	100.00%
User pay revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 35,825,109	$ 22,405,530
Revenue, as a percent	72.40%	59.50%
Advertising
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 13,688,128	$ 15,232,263
Revenue, as a percent	27.60%	40.50%

Revenue - Additional Informatio

Revenue - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Breakage, revenue recognition period one	3 months
Breakage, revenue recognition period two	6 months
Deferred revenue increase	$ 35.9
Deferred revenue recognized	35.8
User pay revenue
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Breakage, revenue recognized	$ 0.8	$ 0.7

Leases (Details)

Leases (Details)	Mar. 31, 2019
Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Capital lease interest rate	4.70%
Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Capital lease interest rate	7.00%

Leases - Lease Cost (Details)

Leases - Lease Cost (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)
Lease Costs:
Operating lease cost	$ 725,236
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets	1,518
Interest on lease liabilities	2,302
Total finance lease cost	$ 3,820

Leases - Cash Flow Information

Leases - Cash Flow Information (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 737,956
Operating cash flows from finance leases	2,302
Financing cash flows from finance leases	40,885
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$ 4,069,656

Leases - Future Lease Payments

Leases - Future Lease Payments (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
ROU Assets
Remaining in 2019	$ 1,236,231
2020	1,140,568
2021	853,870
2020	318,345
2023	43,559
Thereafter	0
Total minimum lease payments	3,592,573
Less: amount representing interest	185,669
Total present value of minimum payments	3,406,904
Less: current portion	1,432,077	$ 0
Long-term obligations	1,974,827	$ 0
Financing
Remaining in 2019	116,383
2020	31,644
2021	4,710
2022	0
2023	0
Thereafter	0
Total minimum lease payments	152,737
Less: amount representing interest	4,195
Total present value of minimum payments	148,542
Less: current portion	133,442
Long-term obligations	$ 15,100

Leases - Lease Terms (Details)

Leases - Lease Terms (Details)	Mar. 31, 2019
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases	2 years 9 months
Finance leases	1 year
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	3.90%
Finance leases	5.70%

Uncategorized Items - meet-2019

Label	Element	Value
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	$ 16,475
Retained Earnings [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	$ 16,475