AOL (AOL) 10-Q 8 May 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	4-May-15
Document Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	AOL Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1468516
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity current reporting status	Yes
Entity well known seasoned issuer	Yes
Entity voluntary files	No
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		78,341,853

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Revenues:
Advertising and other	$483.50	$433.40
Subscription	141.6	149.9
Total revenues	625.1	583.3
Costs of revenues	491.6	457.5
General and administrative	76.4	75.3
Amortization of intangible assets	17.3	15.2
Restructuring costs	16.9	11.6
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net	-1	-0.5
Operating income	23.9	24.2
Interest and other income (expense), net	-9.9	0.5
Income before income taxes	14	24.7
Income tax provision	8.1	16
Net income	5.9	8.7
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	1.1	0.6
Net income attributable to AOL Inc.	7	9.3
Per share information attributable to AOL Inc. common stockholders:
Basic net income per common share	$0.09	$0.12
Diluted net income per common share	$0.09	$0.11
Shares used in computing basic income per common share	78.1	79.6
Shares used in computing diluted income per common share	81.9	84.1
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-17.9	3.1
Unrealized gains on equity method investments	0.7	0.8
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-17.2	3.9
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AOL Inc.:
Comprehensive income (loss)	-11.3	12.6
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	1.3	0.4
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AOL Inc.	($10)	$13

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents	$476.90	$488.70
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $12.2 and $9.5, respectively	509.3	554.8
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	44.4	40.2
Deferred income taxes, net	15.8	18.1
Asset held for sale	16.4	0
Total current assets	1,062.80	1,101.80
Property and equipment, net	453.2	463.9
Goodwill	1,516.10	1,524.40
Intangible assets, net	206.6	224
Long-term deferred income taxes, net	46.2	47.6
Other long-term assets	98.5	94.9
Total assets	3,383.40	3,456.60
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	82.5	84.2
Accrued compensation and benefits	62.6	120.4
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	184.1	197.3
Deferred revenue	108.8	107.5
Current portion of obligations under capital leases	54.1	54
Total current liabilities	492.1	563.4
Convertible senior notes	309.9	306.5
Long-term portion of obligations under capital leases	95.2	91.1
Long-term deferred income taxes	2.6	2.8
Other long-term liabilities	99.3	95.6
Total liabilities	999.1	1,059.40
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 10)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 1)	7.8	8
Equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 115.8 million shares issued and 78.3 million shares outstanding as of March 31, 2015 and 115.3 million shares issued and 77.9 million shares outstanding as of December 31, 2014	1.2	1.2
Additional paid-in capital	3,701.90	3,699.50
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net	-321.1	-304.1
Retained earnings	39.2	32.2
Treasury stock, at cost, 37.5 million shares as of March 31, 2015 and 37.4 million shares as of December 31, 2014	-1,045.90	-1,041.50
Total stockholders’ equity	2,375.30	2,387.30
Noncontrolling interest	1.2	1.9
Total equity	2,376.50	2,389.20
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity	$3,383.40	$3,456.60

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Balance Sheet Parenthetical [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current	$12.20	$9.50
Common Stock Par Value	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock Shares Issued	115.8	115.3
Common Stock Shares Outstanding	78.3	77.9
Treasury Stock Shares	37.5	37.4

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Operating Activities
Net income	$5.90	$8.70
Adjustments for non-cash and non-operating items:
Depreciation and amortization	50.1	48.6
Asset impairments and write-offs	1.2	10.4
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net	-1	-0.5
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs	4	0.2
Equity-based compensation	13	13
Deferred income taxes	3	12.7
Other non-cash adjustments	4.1	0.7
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions	-24.6	-70.3
Cash provided by operating activities	55.7	23.5
Investing Activities
Investments and acquisitions, net of cash acquired	-4.4	-91.7
Proceeds from disposal of assets, net	1.5	1.1
Capital expenditures and product development costs	-25.3	-16.9
Cash used by investing activities	-28.2	-107.5
Financing Activities
Borrowings under the credit facility agreement	0	30
Repurchases of common stock	-4.4	0
Principal payments on capital leases	-17	-17.1
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock units	-16.3	-14.3
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	3.5	3.5
Cash dividend equivalent payments on restricted stock units	-1.7	-2.8
Other financing activities	2.3	0.4
Cash used by financing activities	-33.6	-0.3
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	-5.7	0.5
Decrease in cash and equivalents	-11.8	-83.8
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	488.7	207.3
Cash and equivalents at end of period	476.9	123.5
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid for interest	3.5	1.8
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	$1.10	$0.70

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
In Millions
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$2,267.50	$1.10	$3,592.70	($290.40)	($93.60)	($942.90)	$0.60
Treasury Stock Shares at Dec. 31, 2013						-34.9
Balance Shares Outstanding at Dec. 31, 2013		79.2
Net income (loss)	9.1				9.3		-0.2
Equity interest in investee’s unrealized gain on investments	0.8			0.8
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2.9			2.9
Comprehensive income (loss)	12.8			3.7	9.3		-0.2
Contributions from noncontrolling interest owners	0.1						0.1
Amounts related to equity-based compensation, including tax withholdings	3.9		3.9
Common stock issued, value	3.6		3.6
Common stock issued, shares		0.7
Balance at Mar. 31, 2014	2,287.90	1.1	3,600.20	-286.7	-84.3	-942.9	0.5
Balance Shares Outstanding at Mar. 31, 2014		79.9
Treasury Stock Shares at Mar. 31, 2014						-34.9
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	2,389.20	1.2	3,699.50	-304.1	32.2	-1,041.50	1.9
Treasury Stock Shares at Dec. 31, 2014	-37.4					-37.4
Balance Shares Outstanding at Dec. 31, 2014		77.9
Net income (loss)	6.4				7		-0.6
Equity interest in investee’s unrealized gain on investments	0.7			0.7
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-17.8			-17.7			-0.1
Comprehensive income (loss)	-10.7			-17	7		-0.7
Amounts related to equity-based compensation, including tax withholdings	-0.6		-0.6
Common stock issued, value	3.5		3.5
Common stock issued, shares		0.5
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	-0.1	-0.1				-0.1
Repurchase of common stock, value	-4.4					-4.4
Other	-0.5		-0.5
Balance at Mar. 31, 2015	$2,376.50	$1.20	$3,701.90	($321.10)	$39.20	($1,045.90)	$1.20
Balance Shares Outstanding at Mar. 31, 2015		78.3
Treasury Stock Shares at Mar. 31, 2015	-37.5					-37.5

Description_of_Business_Basis_

Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Description of Business
	For a description of the business of AOL Inc. (“AOL” or the “Company”), see “Note 1” to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 (the “Annual Report”).
	Basis of Presentation
	Basis of Consolidation
	The Company's condensed consolidated financial statements include 100% of the assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows of AOL and all voting interest entities in which AOL has a controlling voting interest (“subsidiaries”) and variable interest entities in which AOL is the primary beneficiary in accordance with the consolidation accounting guidance. Intercompany accounts and transactions between consolidated companies have been eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated balances of the Company’s variable interest entities are not material to the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the periods presented.
	The financial position and operating results of the majority of AOL’s foreign operations are consolidated using the local currency as the functional currency. Local currency assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange on the balance sheet date, and local currency revenues and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange during the period. Resulting translation gains or losses are included on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net and on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) as a component of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax.
	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
	The noncontrolling interest in a joint venture between Mitsui & Company Ltd. and AOL (“Ad.com Japan”) is classified outside of permanent equity on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets for all periods presented due to a redemption right available to the noncontrolling interest holder in the future. The noncontrolling interest holder’s right to redeem its stock is exercisable any time between July 1 and July 30 of any year, commencing with July 1, 2014. This right was not exercised during July 2014. Net income on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) reflects 100% of the results of Ad.com Japan for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 as the Company has a controlling financial interest in the entity. Net income is subsequently adjusted to exclude AOL’s noncontrolling interests to arrive at net income attributable to AOL Inc.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates inherent in the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements include asset impairments, reserves established for doubtful accounts, equity-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, business combinations, income taxes, litigation matters and contingencies.
	Interim Financial Statements
	The Company's interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, they contain all the adjustments (consisting of those of a normal recurring nature) considered necessary to present fairly the financial position, the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with GAAP applicable to interim periods. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of AOL in the Annual Report.
	Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
	Reporting Discontinued Operations
	In April 2014, new guidance was issued related to reporting discontinued operations and disclosures of disposals of components of an entity. The new guidance changes the criteria for determining discontinued operations and requires additional disclosures of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the new definition of a discontinued operation. Under the new criteria, a discontinued operation is defined as a component of an entity or group of components that is disposed of or is classified as held for sale and represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results or an acquired business that is classified as held for sale on the date of acquisition. In addition, a company is now permitted to have significant continuing involvement and continuing cash flows with the discontinued operation.
	The new guidance became effective for the Company in January 2015 and does not have a material impact on the way it discloses discontinued operations.

Income_per_Common_Share_Notes

Income per Common Share (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Income (Loss) Per Common Share [Text Block]	INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
	Basic income per common share is calculated by dividing net income attributable to AOL common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted income per common share is calculated to give effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the reporting period. The dilutive effect of outstanding equity-based compensation awards is reflected in diluted income per common share by application of the treasury stock method, only in periods in which such effect would have been dilutive for the period.
	The Company has the option to pay cash, issue shares of common stock or any combination thereof for the aggregate amount due upon conversion of the 0.75% convertible senior notes due September 1, 2019 (the “Notes”). The Company’s intent is to settle the principal amount of the Notes in cash upon conversion. As a result, only the amounts payable in excess of the principal amounts of the Notes are considered in diluted earnings per share under the treasury stock method.
	For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company had 14.9 million of weighted-average potentially dilutive common shares that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would be anti-dilutive for that period. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company had 1.0 million of weighted-average potentially dilutive common shares that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would be anti-dilutive for that period.
	The following table is a reconciliation of basic and diluted net income attributable to AOL common stockholders per common share (in millions, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015		2014
	Net income attributable to AOL Inc. common stockholders	$	7	$	9.3
	Shares used in computing basic income per common share	78.1		79.6
	Dilutive effect of equity-based awards	3.8		4.5
	Shares used in computing diluted income per common share	81.9		84.1
	Basic net income per common share	$	0.09	$	0.12
	Diluted net income per common share	$	0.09	$	0.11

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill [Text Block]	GOODWILL
	A summary of changes in the Company’s goodwill during the three months ended March 31, 2015 is as follows (in millions):
		31-Dec-14			Acquisitions		Dispositions		Translation			31-Mar-15
									and Other
									Adjustments
	Brand Group
	Gross Goodwill	$	281.6		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	281.6
	Net Goodwill	281.6			—		—		—			281.6
	Membership Group
	Gross Goodwill	603.3			—		—		(1.9		)	601.4
	Net Goodwill	603.3			—		—		(1.9		)	601.4
	AOL Platforms
	Gross Goodwill	639.5			0.9		—		(7.3		)	633.1
	Net Goodwill	639.5			0.9		—		(7.3		)	633.1
	Corporate and Other
	Gross Goodwill	35,625.10			—		—		—			35,625.10
	Impairments	(35,625.1		)	—		—		—			(35,625.1		)
	Net Goodwill	—			—		—		—			—
	Consolidated
	Gross Goodwill	37,149.50			0.9		—		(9.2		)	37,141.20
	Impairments	(35,625.1		)	—		—		—			(35,625.1		)
	Net Goodwill	$	1,524.40		$	0.9	$	—	$	(9.2	)	$	1,516.10
	The decrease in goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was primarily due to fluctuations in foreign currency.

Business_Acquisitions_Disposit

Business Acquisitions, Dispositions and Other Significant Transactions (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Acquisitions, Dispositions And Other Significant Transactions [Text Block]	BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS, DISPOSITIONS AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS
	Sale of Dulles 65 Acre Land Parcel
	On April 22, 2015 the Company entered into an agreement to sell 65 acres of land located in Virginia for approximately $24.2 million in cash, net of costs to sell the property. As of March 31, 2015, the property met the held for sale criteria and was reclassified from property and equipment, net, to asset held for sale on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The sale is subject to due diligence and other customary closing conditions and the Company expects to close the sale in the second quarter and record a gain of approximately $7.8 million upon completion.

LongTerm_Debt_and_Other_Financ

Long-Term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements Long-Term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	LONG-TERM DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
	Revolving Credit Facility
	On July 1, 2013, AOL entered into a $250 million Credit Facility Agreement (the “Credit Facility Agreement”). Under the terms of the Credit Facility Agreement, AOL may request an increase in the commitments of up to an additional $250 million with commitments from either new lenders or increased commitments from existing lenders, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. The Credit Facility Agreement is guaranteed by all of AOL’s material domestic subsidiaries, as defined in the Credit Facility Agreement, and substantially all of the property and assets of AOL have been pledged as collateral, subject to customary exceptions.
	Any amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility Agreement will be due and payable on July 1, 2018, and the commitments thereunder will terminate on such date. The Company intends to use borrowings under the Credit Facility Agreement for general corporate purposes.
	As of March 31, 2015, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants in the Credit Facility Agreement and there were no amounts outstanding.
	Convertible Senior Notes
	As of March 31, 2015, the Company had $379.5 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes outstanding. The Notes are senior unsecured obligations of AOL and bear interest due at a rate of 0.75% per year payable semiannually in arrears in cash on March 1 and September 1 of each year, beginning on March 1, 2015. The Notes will mature on September 1, 2019, unless earlier converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms. The Company may not redeem the Notes prior to maturity. However, holders of the Notes may convert them at certain times and upon the occurrence of certain events in the future, as outlined in the indenture governing the Notes (the “Indenture”). If the Company undergoes a fundamental change, subject to certain conditions, holders of the Notes may require the Company to purchase for cash all or a part of their Notes in principal amounts of $1,000 or a multiple thereof at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. In addition, following certain corporate events that occur prior to maturity, the Company will increase the conversion rate for a holder who elects to convert its Notes in connection with such a corporate event in certain circumstances. In such event, an aggregate of up to 2.3 million additional shares of common stock could be issued upon conversions in connection with such corporate events, subject to adjustment in the same manner as the conversion rate. The Notes will be convertible into cash, shares of common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of common stock, at the Company’s election based on an initial conversion rate of 17.4456 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Notes (which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $57.32 per share of common stock) subject to customary adjustments. The Company's intent is to settle the principal amount of the Notes in cash upon conversion. If the conversion value exceeds the principal amount, the Company would deliver shares of its common stock in respect to the remainder of its conversion obligation in excess of the aggregate principal amount (the “conversion spread”). The conversion spread would be included in the denominator for the computation of diluted net income per common share, using the treasury stock method. As of March 31, 2015, none of the conditions allowing holders of the Notes to convert have been met.
	Balances attributable to the Notes consist of the following (in millions):
		31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Liability component:
	Principal	$	379.5	$	379.5
	Less: note discount	69.6		73
	Net carrying amount	$	309.9	$	306.5
	Equity component*	$	75.8	$	75.8
	(*) Recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheets in additional paid-in capital within stockholders’ equity.
	The Notes are carried at their original issuance value, net of unamortized debt discount, and are not marked to market each period. The fair value of the liability component of the Notes was determined using a discounted cash flow analysis, in which the projected interest and principal payments were discounted back to the issuance date of the Notes at a market yield, and represents a Level 3 fair value measurement. The debt discount is amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method with an effective interest rate of 5.85% over the period from the issuance date through the contractual maturity date of the Notes on September 1, 2019. The approximate fair value of the Notes as of March 31, 2015 was $377.6 million compared to $402.0 million as of December 31, 2014. The fair value of the Notes was estimated on the basis of inputs that are observable in the market and are considered Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
	The Company recognized interest expense related to the Notes of $4.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, consisting of $0.7 million for the contractual coupon interest, $3.4 million for the accretion of the convertible note discount and $0.4 million for the amortization of debt issuance costs.

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Note

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	INCOME TAXES
	For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company earned income before income taxes of $14.0 million and incurred income tax expense of $8.1 million, which resulted in an effective tax rate of 57.9% as compared to an effective tax rate of 64.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The effective tax rates for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 differed from the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate of 35.0% primarily due to the tax impact of foreign losses that did not produce a tax benefit. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2015 decreased compared to the effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2014 due to a reduction in the amount of foreign losses that did not produce a tax benefit.

Stockholders_Equity_Stockholde

Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	AOL is authorized to issue up to 660 million shares of all classes of stock, consisting of 60 million shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Preferred Stock”), and 600 million shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share. In August 2012, in connection with the Tax Asset Protection Plan, AOL filed a Certificate of Designation to its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation creating a series of approximately 0.1 million shares of Preferred Stock designated as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”). The Series A Preferred Stock has the voting and such other rights as provided for in the Certificate of Designation. Rights and privileges associated with shares of Preferred Stock are subject to authorization by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) and may differ from those of any and all other series at any time outstanding. All shares of common stock will be identical and will entitle the holders thereof to the same rights and privileges.
	During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company recorded a $0.6 million decrease to additional paid-in capital as a result of equity-based compensation transactions. Included in this amount was $13.0 million related to expense incurred under AOL’s equity-based compensation plan, more than offset by a reduction of $13.6 million related to tax withholdings on the vesting of restricted stock units (“RSUs”).
	2014 Stock Repurchase Program
	On July 28, 2014, the Board approved a stock repurchase program (the “2014 Stock Repurchase Program”), which authorizes AOL to repurchase up to $150 million of its outstanding shares of common stock from time to time over the twelve months following the announcement of the program, depending on market conditions, share price and other factors. The repurchases may be made in accordance with applicable securities laws in the open market, in block trades, pursuant to pre-arranged trading plans or otherwise and may include derivative transactions. The 2014 Stock Repurchase Program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
	During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company repurchased a total of 0.1 million shares under the 2014 Stock Repurchase Program at a weighted-average price of $40.38 per share (approximately $4.4 million).

EquityBased_Compensation_Equit

Equity-Based Compensation Equity-Based Compensation (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION
	Equity-Based Compensation Expense
	Compensation expense recognized by AOL related to its equity-based compensation plans is as follows (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Stock options	$	1.7		$	2.3
	Restricted stock, RSUs and PSUs	10.8			10.3
	Employee Stock Purchase Program	0.5			0.4
	Total equity-based compensation expense	$	13		$	13
	Tax benefit recognized	$	5.1		$	5.1
	As of March 31, 2015, the Company had 5.8 million stock options and 4.4 million restricted stock, RSUs and Performance Stock Units (“PSUs”) outstanding to employees, advisors and non-employee directors. The weighted-average exercise price of the stock options and the weighted-average grant date fair value of the restricted stock, RSUs and PSUs outstanding as of March 31, 2015 were $23.61 and $38.79, respectively.
	As of March 31, 2015, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested AOL stock option awards was $11.3 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.2 years. Total unrecognized compensation cost as of March 31, 2015 related to unvested restricted stock, RSUs and PSUs was $125.5 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.3 years. To the extent the actual forfeiture rate is different from what the Company has estimated, equity-based compensation expense related to these awards will be different from the Company’s expectations.
	AOL Stock Options
	The assumptions presented in the table below represent the weighted-average value of the applicable assumption used to value AOL stock options at their grant date for stock options granted during the periods presented:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015		2014
	Expected volatility	35.7	%	39.3	%
	Expected term to exercise from grant date	4.71 years		4.95 years
	Risk-free rate	1.6	%	1.5	%
	Expected dividend yield	0	%	0	%

Restructuring_Costs_Restructur

Restructuring Costs Restructuring Costs (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	RESTRUCTURING COSTS
	As part of the Company’s continuing effort to reduce its expenses and invest in areas of strategic focus, the Company incurred restructuring costs of $16.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The majority of these costs are due to involuntary employee terminations related to a salesforce realignment in the first quarter as well as other restructuring actions completed in connection with the Company's continued effort to reduce its expenses and invest in areas of strategic focus.
	A summary of AOL’s restructuring activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015 is as follows (in millions):
		Employee			Other Exit			Total
		Terminations			Costs
	Liability at December 31, 2014	$	4.2		$	1.7		$	5.9
	Restructuring expense	13.1			3.8			16.9
	Foreign currency translation and other adjustments	(0.3		)	(0.3		)	(0.6		)
	Cash paid	(8.8		)	(1.3		)	(10.1		)
	Liability at March 31, 2015	$	8.2		$	3.9		$	12.1
	At March 31, 2015, of the remaining liability of $12.1 million, $11.0 million was classified as a current liability within accrued expenses and other current liabilities, with the remaining $1.1 million classified within other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Amounts classified as long-term are expected to be paid through 2017.

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Commitments
	For a description of AOL’s commitments see “Note 10” to the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report.
	Contingencies
	AOL is a party to a variety of claims, suits and proceedings that arise in the normal course of business, including actions with respect to intellectual property claims, tax matters, labor and unemployment claims, commercial claims, claims related to the Company’s business model for content creation and other matters. While the results of such normal course claims, suits and proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not believe that, based on current knowledge and the likely timing of resolution of various matters, any additional reasonably possible potential losses above the amount accrued for such matters would be material to the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Regardless of the outcome, legal proceedings can have an adverse effect on AOL because of defense costs, diversion of management resources and other factors.

Segment_Information_Segment_In

Segment Information Segment Information (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	SEGMENT INFORMATION
	The Company’s segments are determined based on the properties, products and services it provides and how the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) evaluates the business. The Company’s chief executive officer is the Company’s CODM for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
	The CODM uses adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted OIBDA”) to evaluate the performance of the segments and allocate resources. Management considers Adjusted OIBDA to be the appropriate metric to evaluate and compare the ongoing operating performance of the Company’s business on a consistent basis across reporting periods, as it eliminates the effect of non-cash items which the Company does not believe are indicative of its core operating performance. This measure of profit or loss is considered to be a non-GAAP measure, and may be different than similarly-titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.
	Segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows (in millions):
		Brand			Membership			AOL			Corporate			Consolidated
		Group			Group			Platforms			and Other			Total
	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2015
	Revenues from external customers
	Advertising and other	$	175.3		$	30.8		$	277.4		$	—		$	483.5
	Subscription	—			141.6			—			—			141.6
	Revenues (eliminations) from transactions with other segments	18.1			10.2			2.4			(30.7		)	—
	Total revenues (eliminations)	$	193.4		$	182.6		$	279.8		$	(30.7	)	$	625.1
	Adjusted OIBDA	$	12.9		$	126.6		$	(9.8	)	$	(25.6	)	$	104.1
	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2014
	Revenues from external customers
	Advertising and other	$	165.9		$	38.3		$	229.2		$	—		$	433.4
	Subscription	—			149.9			—			—			149.9
	Revenues (eliminations) from transactions with other segments	12.9			8.1			1.6			(22.6		)	—
	Total revenues (eliminations)	$	178.8		$	196.3		$	230.8		$	(22.6	)	$	583.3
	Adjusted OIBDA	$	1.8		$	138		$	(3.5	)	$	(29.0	)	$	107.3
	The following table presents the Company’s reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to operating income (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Operating income	$	23.9		$	24.2
	Add: Depreciation	32.8			33.4
	Add: Amortization of intangible assets	17.3			15.2
	Add: Restructuring costs	16.9			11.6
	Add: Equity-based compensation	13			13
	Add: Asset impairments and write-offs	1.2			10.4
	Add: (Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net	(1.0		)	(0.5		)
	Adjusted OIBDA	$	104.1		$	107.3
	Due to the nature of the Company’s operations, a majority of its assets are utilized across all segments. In addition, segment assets are not reported to, or used by, the CODM function to allocate resources or assess performance of the Company’s segments. Accordingly, the Company has not disclosed asset information by segment.
	Information about Geographical Areas
	The following table presents revenues in different geographical locations (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	United States	$	553.2		$	522.5
	United Kingdom	26.1			21
	Germany	14.8			11.6
	Canada	11.4			9.6
	Japan	5.4			8.2
	Other international	14.2			10.4
	Total international	71.9			60.8
	Total revenues	$	625.1		$	583.3
	Revenues are attributed to countries based on the location of customers.

Description_of_Business_Basis_1

Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Consolidation [Policy Text Block]	Basis of Consolidation
	The Company's condensed consolidated financial statements include 100% of the assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows of AOL and all voting interest entities in which AOL has a controlling voting interest (“subsidiaries”) and variable interest entities in which AOL is the primary beneficiary in accordance with the consolidation accounting guidance. Intercompany accounts and transactions between consolidated companies have been eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated balances of the Company’s variable interest entities are not material to the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements for the periods presented.
	The financial position and operating results of the majority of AOL’s foreign operations are consolidated using the local currency as the functional currency. Local currency assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange on the balance sheet date, and local currency revenues and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange during the period. Resulting translation gains or losses are included on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net and on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) as a component of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Policy Text Block]	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
	The noncontrolling interest in a joint venture between Mitsui & Company Ltd. and AOL (“Ad.com Japan”) is classified outside of permanent equity on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets for all periods presented due to a redemption right available to the noncontrolling interest holder in the future. The noncontrolling interest holder’s right to redeem its stock is exercisable any time between July 1 and July 30 of any year, commencing with July 1, 2014. This right was not exercised during July 2014. Net income on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) reflects 100% of the results of Ad.com Japan for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 as the Company has a controlling financial interest in the entity. Net income is subsequently adjusted to exclude AOL’s noncontrolling interests to arrive at net income attributable to AOL Inc.
Use of Estimates [Policy Text Block]	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates inherent in the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements include asset impairments, reserves established for doubtful accounts, equity-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, business combinations, income taxes, litigation matters and contingencies.
Interim Financial Statements [Policy Text Block]	Interim Financial Statements
	The Company's interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, they contain all the adjustments (consisting of those of a normal recurring nature) considered necessary to present fairly the financial position, the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with GAAP applicable to interim periods. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of AOL in the Annual Report.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards [Policy Text Block]	Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
	Reporting Discontinued Operations
	In April 2014, new guidance was issued related to reporting discontinued operations and disclosures of disposals of components of an entity. The new guidance changes the criteria for determining discontinued operations and requires additional disclosures of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the new definition of a discontinued operation. Under the new criteria, a discontinued operation is defined as a component of an entity or group of components that is disposed of or is classified as held for sale and represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results or an acquired business that is classified as held for sale on the date of acquisition. In addition, a company is now permitted to have significant continuing involvement and continuing cash flows with the discontinued operation.
	The new guidance became effective for the Company in January 2015 and does not have a material impact on the way it discloses discontinued operations.

Income_per_Common_Share_Tables

Income per Common Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted [Table Text Block]	The following table is a reconciliation of basic and diluted net income attributable to AOL common stockholders per common share (in millions, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015		2014
	Net income attributable to AOL Inc. common stockholders	$	7	$	9.3
	Shares used in computing basic income per common share	78.1		79.6
	Dilutive effect of equity-based awards	3.8		4.5
	Shares used in computing diluted income per common share	81.9		84.1
	Basic net income per common share	$	0.09	$	0.12
	Diluted net income per common share	$	0.09	$	0.11

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill [Table Text Block]	A summary of changes in the Company’s goodwill during the three months ended March 31, 2015 is as follows (in millions):
		31-Dec-14			Acquisitions		Dispositions		Translation			31-Mar-15
									and Other
									Adjustments
	Brand Group
	Gross Goodwill	$	281.6		$	—	$	—	$	—		$	281.6
	Net Goodwill	281.6			—		—		—			281.6
	Membership Group
	Gross Goodwill	603.3			—		—		(1.9		)	601.4
	Net Goodwill	603.3			—		—		(1.9		)	601.4
	AOL Platforms
	Gross Goodwill	639.5			0.9		—		(7.3		)	633.1
	Net Goodwill	639.5			0.9		—		(7.3		)	633.1
	Corporate and Other
	Gross Goodwill	35,625.10			—		—		—			35,625.10
	Impairments	(35,625.1		)	—		—		—			(35,625.1		)
	Net Goodwill	—			—		—		—			—
	Consolidated
	Gross Goodwill	37,149.50			0.9		—		(9.2		)	37,141.20
	Impairments	(35,625.1		)	—		—		—			(35,625.1		)
	Net Goodwill	$	1,524.40		$	0.9	$	—	$	(9.2	)	$	1,516.10

LongTerm_Debt_and_Other_Financ1

Long-Term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements Long-Term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	Balances attributable to the Notes consist of the following (in millions):
		31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Liability component:
	Principal	$	379.5	$	379.5
	Less: note discount	69.6		73
	Net carrying amount	$	309.9	$	306.5
	Equity component*	$	75.8	$	75.8
	(*) Recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheets in additional paid-in capital within stockholders’ equity.

EquityBased_Compensation_Equit1

Equity-Based Compensation Equity-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block]	Compensation expense recognized by AOL related to its equity-based compensation plans is as follows (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Stock options	$	1.7		$	2.3
	Restricted stock, RSUs and PSUs	10.8			10.3
	Employee Stock Purchase Program	0.5			0.4
	Total equity-based compensation expense	$	13		$	13
	Tax benefit recognized	$	5.1		$	5.1
Schedule Of Share Based Payment Award Stock Options Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	The assumptions presented in the table below represent the weighted-average value of the applicable assumption used to value AOL stock options at their grant date for stock options granted during the periods presented:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015		2014
	Expected volatility	35.7	%	39.3	%
	Expected term to exercise from grant date	4.71 years		4.95 years
	Risk-free rate	1.6	%	1.5	%
	Expected dividend yield	0	%	0	%

Restructuring_Costs_Restructur1

Restructuring Costs Restructuring Costs (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]	A summary of AOL’s restructuring activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015 is as follows (in millions):
		Employee			Other Exit			Total
		Terminations			Costs
	Liability at December 31, 2014	$	4.2		$	1.7		$	5.9
	Restructuring expense	13.1			3.8			16.9
	Foreign currency translation and other adjustments	(0.3		)	(0.3		)	(0.6		)
	Cash paid	(8.8		)	(1.3		)	(10.1		)
	Liability at March 31, 2015	$	8.2		$	3.9		$	12.1

Segment_Information_Segment_In1

Segment Information Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table Text Block]	Segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows (in millions):
		Brand			Membership			AOL			Corporate			Consolidated
		Group			Group			Platforms			and Other			Total
	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2015
	Revenues from external customers
	Advertising and other	$	175.3		$	30.8		$	277.4		$	—		$	483.5
	Subscription	—			141.6			—			—			141.6
	Revenues (eliminations) from transactions with other segments	18.1			10.2			2.4			(30.7		)	—
	Total revenues (eliminations)	$	193.4		$	182.6		$	279.8		$	(30.7	)	$	625.1
	Adjusted OIBDA	$	12.9		$	126.6		$	(9.8	)	$	(25.6	)	$	104.1
	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2014
	Revenues from external customers
	Advertising and other	$	165.9		$	38.3		$	229.2		$	—		$	433.4
	Subscription	—			149.9			—			—			149.9
	Revenues (eliminations) from transactions with other segments	12.9			8.1			1.6			(22.6		)	—
	Total revenues (eliminations)	$	178.8		$	196.3		$	230.8		$	(22.6	)	$	583.3
	Adjusted OIBDA	$	1.8		$	138		$	(3.5	)	$	(29.0	)	$	107.3
Reconciliation Of Operating Profit Loss From Segments To Consolidated [Table Text Block]	The following table presents the Company’s reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to operating income (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Operating income	$	23.9		$	24.2
	Add: Depreciation	32.8			33.4
	Add: Amortization of intangible assets	17.3			15.2
	Add: Restructuring costs	16.9			11.6
	Add: Equity-based compensation	13			13
	Add: Asset impairments and write-offs	1.2			10.4
	Add: (Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net	(1.0		)	(0.5		)
	Adjusted OIBDA	$	104.1		$	107.3
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]	The following table presents revenues in different geographical locations (in millions):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	United States	$	553.2		$	522.5
	United Kingdom	26.1			21
	Germany	14.8			11.6
	Canada	11.4			9.6
	Japan	5.4			8.2
	Other international	14.2			10.4
	Total international	71.9			60.8
	Total revenues	$	625.1		$	583.3
	Revenues are attributed to countries based on the location of customers.

Description_of_Business_Basis_2

Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Percentage Of Subsidiary Consolidated Into Parent	100.00%	100.00%

Income_per_Common_Share_Detail

Income per Common Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Aug. 14, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	14.9	1
Net income attributable to AOL Inc. common stockholders	$7	$9.30
Shares used in computing basic income per common share	78.1	79.6
Dilutive effect of equity-based awards	3.8	4.5
Shares used in computing diluted income per common share	81.9	84.1
Basic net income per common share	$0.09	$0.12
Diluted net income per common share	$0.09	$0.11
Convertible Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage			0.75%

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	15 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period, gross	$37,149.50
Balance at the beginning of the period, impairments		-35,625.10	-35,625.10
Balance at the beginning of the period	1,524.40
Acquisitions, gross	0.9
Dispositions, gross	0
Translation and other adjustments, gross	-9.2
Acquisitions, impairments	0
Dispositions, impairments	0
Translation and other adjustments, impairments	0
Acquisitions	0.9
Dispositions	0
Translation and other adjustments	-9.2
Balance at the end of the period, gross	37,141.20	37,149.50	37,141.20
Balance at the end of the period, impairments		-35,625.10	-35,625.10
Balance at the end of the period	1,516.10	1,524.40	1,516.10
Brand Group [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period, gross	281.6
Balance at the beginning of the period	281.6
Acquisitions, gross	0
Dispositions, gross	0
Translation and other adjustments, gross	0
Acquisitions	0
Dispositions	0
Translation and other adjustments	0
Balance at the end of the period, gross	281.6		281.6
Balance at the end of the period	281.6		281.6
Membership Group [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period, gross	603.3
Balance at the beginning of the period	603.3
Acquisitions, gross	0
Dispositions, gross	0
Translation and other adjustments, gross	-1.9
Acquisitions	0
Dispositions	0
Translation and other adjustments	-1.9
Balance at the end of the period, gross	601.4		601.4
Balance at the end of the period	601.4		601.4
AOL Platforms [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period, gross	639.5
Balance at the beginning of the period	639.5
Acquisitions, gross	0.9
Dispositions, gross	0
Translation and other adjustments, gross	-7.3
Acquisitions	0.9
Dispositions	0
Translation and other adjustments	-7.3
Balance at the end of the period, gross	633.1		633.1
Balance at the end of the period	633.1		633.1
CorporateAndOther [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at the beginning of the period, gross	35,625.10
Balance at the beginning of the period, impairments		-35,625.10	-35,625.10
Balance at the beginning of the period	0
Acquisitions, gross	0
Dispositions, gross	0
Translation and other adjustments, gross	0
Acquisitions, impairments	0
Dispositions, impairments	0
Translation and other adjustments, impairments	0
Acquisitions	0
Dispositions	0
Translation and other adjustments	0
Balance at the end of the period, gross	35,625.10	35,625.10	35,625.10
Balance at the end of the period, impairments		-35,625.10	-35,625.10
Balance at the end of the period	$0	$0	$0

Business_Acquisitions_Disposit1

Business Acquisitions, Dispositions and Other Significant Transactions (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 22, 2015	Apr. 22, 2015
		acre
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Area of Land	65	65
Proceeds from Sale of Property Held-for-sale	$24.20
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Properties	$7.80

LongTerm_Debt_and_Other_Financ2

Long-Term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014		Jul. 01, 2013	Aug. 14, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Trade Purchases						$250,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity						250,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Initiation Date	1-Jul-13
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date	1-Jul-18
Long-term Debt, Gross	379,500,000			379,500,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount	69,600,000			73,000,000
Convertible Debt, Noncurrent	309,900,000			306,500,000
Accretion of convertible notes discount	4,000,000		200,000
Convertible Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes	379,500,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage							0.75%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	1,000						1,000
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Price, Percentage							100.00%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Number of Equity Instruments	2.3
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio	17.4456
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price							$57.32
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage							5.85%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component	75,800,000	[1]		75,800,000	[1]
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures	377,600,000			402,000,000
Interest Expense, Debt	4,500,000
Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization	700,000
Accretion of convertible notes discount	3,400,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs	$400,000
[1]	(*) Recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheets in additional paid-in capital within stockholders’ equity.

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	$14	$24.70
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$8.10	$16
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	57.90%	64.80%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	35.00%	35.00%

Stockholders_Equity_Stockholde1

Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 28, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stock Authorized All Classes	660,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	60,000,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$0.01
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	600,000,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$0.01		$0.01
Preferred Stock Shares Authorized Designation	100,000
Preferred Stock Shares Authorized Designation Par Value	$0.01
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition	($600,000)	$3,900,000
Equity-based compensation	13,000,000	13,000,000
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Settlements Of Restricted Stock Units	13,600,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount				150,000,000
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	100,000
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$40.38
Repurchase of common stock	$4,400,000	$0

EquityBased_Compensation_Equit2

Equity-Based Compensation Equity-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock Option Plan Expense	$1.70	$2.30
Restricted Stock Expense	10.8	10.3
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Compensation Expense	0.5	0.4
Share Based Compensation	13	13
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Benefit From Compensation Expense	5.1	5.1
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Number	5.8
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	4.4
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$23.61
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$38.79
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Option Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized	11.3
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	2 years 1 month 27 days
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options	$125.50
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Option Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition	2 years 3 months 12 days
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Volatility Rate	35.70%	39.30%
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Term	4 years 8 months 16 days	4 years 11 months 11 days
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Risk Free Interest Rate	1.60%	1.50%
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Dividend Rate	0.00%	0.00%

Restructuring_Costs_Details

Restructuring Costs (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	$16.90	$11.60
Restructuring Reserve Current	11
Restructuring Reserve Noncurrent	1.1
Employee Severance Member
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability at the beginning of the period	4.2
Restructuring Reserve Accrual Adjustment	13.1
Restructuring Reserve Translation Adjustment	-0.3
Cash paid for restructuring	-8.8
Liability at the end of the period	8.2
Other Exit Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability at the beginning of the period	1.7
Restructuring Reserve Accrual Adjustment	3.8
Restructuring Reserve Translation Adjustment	-0.3
Cash paid for restructuring	-1.3
Liability at the end of the period	3.9
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability at the beginning of the period	5.9
Restructuring Reserve Accrual Adjustment	16.9
Restructuring Reserve Translation Adjustment	-0.6
Cash paid for restructuring	-10.1
Liability at the end of the period	$12.10

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Advertising and other	$483.50	$433.40
Subscription	141.6	149.9
Revenues From Transactions With Other Segments	0	0
Total revenues	625.1	583.3
Adjusted OIBDA	104.1	107.3
Operating income	23.9	24.2
Depreciation	32.8	33.4
Amortization of intangible assets	17.3	15.2
Restructuring costs	16.9	11.6
Equity-based compensation	13	13
Asset impairments and write-offs	1.2	10.4
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net	-1	-0.5
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	553.2	522.5
United Kingdom
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	26.1	21
Germany
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	14.8	11.6
Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	11.4	9.6
Japan
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	5.4	8.2
Other International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	14.2	10.4
Total International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	71.9	60.8
Brand Group [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Advertising and other	175.3	165.9
Subscription	0	0
Revenues From Transactions With Other Segments	18.1	12.9
Total revenues	193.4	178.8
Adjusted OIBDA	12.9	1.8
Membership Group [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Advertising and other	30.8	38.3
Subscription	141.6	149.9
Revenues From Transactions With Other Segments	10.2	8.1
Total revenues	182.6	196.3
Adjusted OIBDA	126.6	138
AOL Platforms [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Advertising and other	277.4	229.2
Subscription	0	0
Revenues From Transactions With Other Segments	2.4	1.6
Total revenues	279.8	230.8
Adjusted OIBDA	-9.8	-3.5
CorporateAndOther [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Advertising and other	0	0
Subscription	0	0
Revenues From Transactions With Other Segments	-30.7	-22.6
Total revenues	-30.7	-22.6
Adjusted OIBDA	($25.60)	($29)