Hawkeye Acquisition (MDP) 10-K 27 Aug 14 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014
			Common Stock [Member]	Class B Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'MEREDITH CORP	'	'	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000065011	'	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'	'	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'	'	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--06-30	'	'	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	'	36,778,633	7,699,516	44,478,149
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	$1,846,000,000	'	'	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$36,587	$27,674
Accounts receivable (net of allowances of $7,813 in 2014 and $10,559 in 2013)	257,644	232,305
Inventories	24,008	28,386
Current portion of subscription acquisition costs	96,893	97,982
Current portion of broadcast rights	4,551	2,831
Assets held for sale	32,900	0
Other current assets	17,429	18,514
Total current assets	470,012	407,692
Property, plant, and equipment	'	'
Land	23,363	20,318
Buildings and improvements	143,169	131,653
Machinery and equipment	314,949	295,476
Leasehold improvements	14,125	14,815
Construction in progress	5,610	1,993
Total property, plant, and equipment	501,216	464,255
Less accumulated depreciation	-296,168	-277,938
Net property, plant, and equipment	205,048	186,317
Subscription acquisition costs	101,533	99,433
Broadcast rights	3,114	3,634
Other assets	86,935	69,848
Intangible assets, net	835,531	584,281
Goodwill	841,627	788,854
Total assets	2,543,800	2,140,059
Current liabilities	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	87,500	50,000
Current portion of long-term broadcast rights payable	4,511	4,089
Accounts payable	81,402	78,458
Accrued expenses	'	'
Compensation and benefits	57,637	56,030
Distribution expenses	8,504	12,505
Other taxes and expenses	69,906	64,141
Total accrued expenses	136,047	132,676
Current portion of unearned subscription revenues	173,643	191,448
Total current liabilities	483,103	456,671
Long-term debt	627,500	300,000
Long-term broadcast rights payable	4,327	5,096
Unearned subscription revenues	151,533	163,809
Deferred income taxes	277,477	247,487
Other noncurrent liabilities	108,208	112,700
Total liabilities	1,652,148	1,285,763
Shareholders' equity	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	41,884	50,170
Retained earnings	814,050	775,901
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-8,758	-16,341
Total shareholders' equity	891,652	854,296
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	2,543,800	2,140,059
Series preferred stock [Member]	'	'
Shareholders' equity	'	'
Series preferred stock, par value $1 per share, Authorized 5,000 shares; none issued	0	0
Common Stock $1 par value [Member]	'	'
Shareholders' equity	'	'
Common stock, par value $1 per share	36,776	36,242
Class B Stock $1 par value [Member]	'	'
Shareholders' equity	'	'
Common stock, par value $1 per share	$7,700	$8,324

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'
Accounts receivable allowances	$7,813	$10,559
Shareholders' equity	'	'
Preferred stock, par value per share	$1	$1
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000	5,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common Stock $1 par value [Member]	'	'
Shareholders' equity	'	'
Common stock, par value per share	$1	$1
Common stock, shares authorized	80,000	80,000
Common stock, shares issued	36,776	36,242
Common stock, shares outstanding	36,776	36,242
Common stock, treasury	24,395	23,992
Class B Stock $1 par value [Member]	'	'
Shareholders' equity	'	'
Common stock, par value per share	$1	$1
Common stock, shares authorized	15,000	15,000
Common stock, shares issued	7,700	8,324
Common stock, shares outstanding	7,700	8,324

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ear

Consolidated Statements of Earnings Statement (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Revenues	'	'	'
Advertising	$778,391	$823,690	$769,815
Circulation	327,214	322,223	285,254
All other	363,103	325,427	321,618
Total revenues	1,468,708	1,471,340	1,376,687
Operating expenses	'	'	'
Production, distribution, and editorial	567,024	561,058	547,564
Selling, general, and administrative	655,241	654,098	599,026
Depreciation and amortization	59,928	45,350	44,326
Total operating expenses	1,282,193	1,260,506	1,190,916
Income from operations	186,515	210,834	185,771
Interest income	10	17	8
Interest expense	-12,186	-13,447	-12,904
Earnings before income taxes	174,339	197,404	172,875
Income taxes	-60,798	-73,754	-68,503
Net earnings	$113,541	$123,650	$104,372
Basic earnings per share	'	'	'
Basic earnings per share	$2.54	$2.78	$2.33
Basic average shares outstanding	44,636	44,455	44,825
Diluted earnings per share	'	'	'
Diluted earnings per share	$2.50	$2.74	$2.31
Diluted average shares outstanding	45,410	45,085	45,100
Dividends paid per share	$1.68	$1.58	$1.40

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Statement (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net earnings	$113,541	$123,650	$104,372
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans activity	7,583	6,774	-6,952
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	7,583	6,774	-6,952
Comprehensive income	$121,124	$130,424	$97,420

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Class B Stock $1 par value [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified				Class B Stock $1 par value [Member]				Class B Stock $1 par value [Member]	Common Stock [Member]
Balance at Jun. 30, 2011	$774,985	'	'	$8,776	$36,282	$58,274	$687,816	'	'	($16,163)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	104,372	'	'	'	'	'	104,372	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-6,952	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-6,952
Stock issued under various incentive plans, net of forfeitures	5,908	'	'	'	425	5,483	'	'	'	'
Purchases of Company stock	-26,881	'	'	-1	-975	-19,489	-6,416	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	10,459	'	'	'	'	10,459	'	'	'	'
Conversion of Class B to common stock	0	'	'	-59	59	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends paid	'	-12,269	-50,725	'	'	'	'	-12,269	-50,725	'
Tax benefit (deficiency) from incentive plans	-1,452	'	'	'	'	-1,452	'	'	'	'
Balance at Jun. 30, 2012	797,445	'	'	8,716	35,791	53,275	722,778	'	'	-23,115
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	123,650	'	'	'	'	'	123,650	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	6,774	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,774
Stock issued under various incentive plans, net of forfeitures	39,519	'	'	'	1,537	37,982	'	'	'	'
Purchases of Company stock	-54,734	'	'	-7	-1,471	-53,256	0	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	11,518	'	'	'	'	11,518	'	'	'	'
Conversion of Class B to common stock	0	'	'	-385	385	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends paid	'	-13,331	-57,196	'	'	'	'	-13,331	-57,196	'
Tax benefit (deficiency) from incentive plans	651	'	'	'	'	651	'	'	'	'
Balance at Jun. 30, 2013	854,296	'	'	8,324	36,242	50,170	775,901	'	'	-16,341
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings	113,541	'	'	'	'	'	113,541	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	7,583	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	7,583
Stock issued under various incentive plans, net of forfeitures	58,885	'	'	'	1,550	57,335	'	'	'	'
Purchases of Company stock	-78,226	'	'	-1	-1,639	-76,586	0	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	12,224	'	'	'	'	12,224	'	'	'	'
Conversion of Class B to common stock	0	'	'	-623	623	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends paid	'	-13,443	-61,949	'	'	'	'	-13,443	-61,949	'
Tax benefit (deficiency) from incentive plans	-1,259	'	'	'	'	-1,259	'	'	'	'
Balance at Jun. 30, 2014	$891,652	'	'	$7,700	$36,776	$41,884	$814,050	'	'	($8,758)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha1

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends paid per share	$0.43	$0.43	$0.41	$0.41	$0.41	$0.41	$0.38	$0.38	$1.68	$1.58	$1.40

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities	'	'	'
Net earnings	$113,541	$123,650	$104,372
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities	'	'	'
Depreciation	35,627	33,607	31,989
Amortization	13,099	11,743	12,337
Share-based compensation	12,224	11,518	10,459
Deferred income taxes	25,178	44,848	58,025
Amortization of broadcast rights	8,785	9,660	11,869
Payments for broadcast rights	-10,332	-13,036	-14,487
Provision for write-down of impaired assets	11,447	0	946
Fair value adjustment to contingent consideration	-5,700	-2,500	-1,018
Excess tax benefits from share-based payments	-4,855	-5,438	-495
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions/dispositions	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-2,430	-16,575	10,197
Inventories	4,133	-5,814	1,101
Other current assets	2,100	-1,899	-2,523
Subscription acquisition costs	-1,011	-46,601	-42,698
Other assets	5,620	7,052	10,294
Accounts payable	1,598	10,657	-3,912
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	4,208	15,229	-11,773
Unearned subscription revenues	-30,013	13,806	7,124
Other noncurrent liabilities	-5,129	-820	123
Net cash provided by operating activities	178,090	189,087	181,930
Cash flows from investing activities	'	'	'
Acquisitions of and investments in businesses	-417,461	-50,190	-248,964
Additions to property, plant, and equipment	-24,822	-25,969	-35,718
Net cash used in investing activities	-442,283	-76,159	-284,682
Cash flows from financing activities	'	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	666,000	175,000	355,000
Repayments of long-term debt	-301,000	-205,000	-170,000
Dividends paid	-75,392	-70,527	-62,994
Purchases of Company stock	-78,226	-54,734	-26,881
Proceeds from common stock issued	58,885	39,519	5,908
Excess tax benefits from share-based payments	4,855	5,438	495
Other	-2,016	-770	-677
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	273,106	-111,074	100,851
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	8,913	1,854	-1,901
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	27,674	25,820	27,721
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	36,587	27,674	25,820
Cash paid	'	'	'
Interest	11,271	12,758	10,454
Income taxes	34,957	22,871	24,300
Non-cash transactions	'	'	'
Broadcast rights financed by contracts payable	$9,985	$11,774	$10,955

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Nature of Operations—Meredith Corporation (Meredith or the Company) is a diversified media company focused primarily on the home and family marketplace. The Company has two segments: local media and national media. The Company's local media segment includes 14 television stations, related digital and mobile media operations, and video creation operations.The national media segment includes magazine publishing, customer relationship marketing, digital and mobile media, brand licensing, database-related activities, and other related operations. Meredith's operations are primarily diversified geographically within the United States (U.S.) and the Company has a broad customer base.
	Principles of Consolidation—The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Meredith Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Significant intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated. Meredith does not have any off-balance sheet financing activities. The Company's use of special-purpose entities is limited to Meredith Funding Corporation, whose activities are fully consolidated in Meredith's consolidated financial statements (See Note 6).
	Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, management expectations for future performance, and other assumptions as appropriate. Key areas affected by estimates include the assessment of the recoverability of long-lived assets, including goodwill and other intangible assets, which is based on such factors as estimated future cash flows; the determination of the net realizable value of broadcast rights, which is based on estimated future revenues; provisions for returns of magazines sold, which are based on historical experience and current marketplace conditions; pension and postretirement benefit expenses, which are actuarially determined and include assumptions regarding discount rates, expected returns on plan assets, and rates of increase in compensation and healthcare costs; and share-based compensation expense, which is based on numerous assumptions including future stock price volatility and employees' expected exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior. While the Company re-evaluates its estimates on an ongoing basis, actual results may vary from those estimates.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents—Cash and short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less are considered to be cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair value.
	Accounts Receivable—The Company's accounts receivable are primarily due from advertisers. Credit is extended to clients based on an evaluation of each client's creditworthiness and financial condition; collateral is not required. The Company maintains allowances for uncollectible accounts, rebates, rate adjustments, returns, and discounts. The allowance for uncollectible accounts is based on the aging of such receivables and any known specific collectability exposures. Accounts are written off when deemed uncollectible. Allowances for rebates, rate adjustments, returns, and discounts are generally based on historical experience and current market conditions. Concentration of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is generally limited due to the large number of geographically diverse clients and individually small balances.
	Inventories—Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the last-in first-out (LIFO) basis for paper and on the first-in first-out or average basis for all other inventories.
	Subscription Acquisition Costs—Subscription acquisition costs primarily represent magazine agency commissions. These costs are deferred and amortized over the related subscription term, typically one to two years. In addition, direct-response advertising costs that are intended to solicit subscriptions and are expected to result in probable future benefits are capitalized. These costs are amortized over the period during which future benefits are expected to be received. The asset balance of the capitalized direct-response advertising costs is reviewed quarterly to ensure the amount is realizable. Any write-downs resulting from this review are expensed as subscription acquisition advertising costs in the current period. Capitalized direct-response advertising costs were $6.5 million at June 30, 2014 and $6.5 million at June 30, 2013. There were no material write-downs of capitalized direct-response advertising costs in any of the fiscal years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2014.
	Property, Plant, and Equipment—Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost. Costs of replacements and major improvements are capitalized, and maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Depreciation expense is provided primarily by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets: 5-45 years for buildings and improvements and 3-20 years for machinery and equipment. The costs of leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the useful lives or the terms of the respective leases. Depreciation and amortization of property, plant, and equipment was $35.6 million in fiscal 2014, $33.6 million in fiscal 2013, and $32.0 million in fiscal 2012.
	Broadcast Rights—Broadcast rights consist principally of rights to broadcast syndicated programs, sports, and feature films. The total cost of these rights is recorded as an asset and as a liability when programs become available for broadcast. The current portion of broadcast rights represents those rights available for broadcast that are expected to be amortized in the succeeding year. These rights are valued at the lower of unamortized cost or estimated net realizable value, and are generally charged to operations on an accelerated basis over the contract period. Impairments of unamortized costs to net realizable value are included in production, distribution, and editorial expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Earnings. There were no impairments to unamortized costs in fiscal 2014 and 2013. Impairments of unamortized costs were $0.1 million in fiscal 2012. Future write-offs can vary based on changes in consumer viewing trends and the availability and costs of other programming.
	Intangible Assets and Goodwill—Amortizable intangible assets consist primarily of network affiliation agreements, advertiser relationships, and customer lists. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. The useful life of an intangible asset is the period over which the asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to future cash flows. Network affiliation agreements are amortized over the period of time the agreements are expected to remain in place, assuming renewals without material modifications to the original terms and conditions (generally 25 to 40 years from the original acquisition date). Other intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives, ranging from 1 to 10 years.
	Intangible assets with indefinite lives include Federal Communications Commission (FCC) broadcast licenses. These licenses are granted for a term of up to eight years, but are renewable if the Company provides at least an average level of service to its customers and complies with the applicable FCC rules and policies and the Communications Act of 1934. The Company has been successful in every one of its past license renewal requests and has incurred only minimal costs in the process. The Company expects the television broadcasting business to continue indefinitely; therefore, the cash flows from the broadcast licenses are also expected to continue indefinitely.
	Goodwill and certain other intangible assets (FCC broadcast licenses and trademarks), which have indefinite lives, are not amortized but tested for impairment annually or when events occur or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying value exceeds the fair value. The review of goodwill is performed at the reporting unit level. The Company has three reporting units, local media, magazine brands, and Meredith Xcelerated Marketing (MXM). We also assess, at least annually, whether assets classified as indefinite-lived intangible assets continue to have indefinite lives.
	At May 31, 2014, the date the Company last performed its annual evaluation of impairment of goodwill, management elected to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test for all reporting units. The first step of this test is to compare the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value. In reviewing other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment, the Company compares the fair value of the asset to the asset’s carrying value.
	Fair value is determined using a discounted cash flow model, which requires us to estimate the future cash flows expected to be generated by the reporting unit or to result from the use of the asset. These estimates include assumptions about future revenues (including projections of overall market growth and our share of market), estimated costs, and appropriate discount rates where applicable. Our assumptions are based on historical data, various internal estimates, and a variety of external sources and are consistent with the assumptions used in both our short-term financial forecasts and long-term strategic plans. Depending on the assumptions and estimates used, future cash flow projections can vary within a range of outcomes. Changes in key assumptions about the local media and national media businesses and their prospects or changes in market conditions could result in an impairment charge.
	Additional information regarding intangible assets and goodwill is provided in Note 4.
	Impairment of Long-lived Assets—Long-lived assets (primarily property, plant, and equipment and amortizable intangible assets) are reviewed for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by comparison of the forecasted undiscounted cash flows of the operation to which the assets relate to the carrying amount of the assets. Tests for impairment or recoverability require significant management judgment, and future events affecting cash flows and market conditions could result in impairment losses.
	Revenue Recognition—The Company's primary source of revenue is advertising. Other sources include circulation and other revenues.
	Advertising revenues—Advertising revenues are recognized when advertisements are published (defined as an issue's on-sale date) or aired by the broadcasting station, net of agency commissions and net of provisions for estimated rebates, rate adjustments, and discounts. Barter revenues are included in advertising revenue and are also recognized when the commercials are broadcast. Barter advertising revenues and the offsetting expense are recognized at the fair value of the advertising surrendered, as determined by similar cash transactions. Barter advertising revenues were not material in any period. Website advertising revenues are recognized ratably over the contract period or as services are delivered.
	Circulation revenues—Circulation revenues include magazine single copy and subscription revenue. Single copy revenue is recognized upon publication, net of provisions for estimated returns. The Company bases its estimates for returns on historical experience and current marketplace conditions. Revenues from magazine subscriptions are deferred and recognized proportionately as products are distributed to subscribers.
	Other revenues—Revenues from customer relationship marketing and other custom programs are recognized when the products or services are delivered. In addition, the Company participates in certain arrangements containing multiple deliverables. The guidance for accounting for multiple-deliverable arrangements requires that overall arrangement consideration be allocated to each deliverable (unit of accounting) in the revenue arrangement based on the relative selling price as determined by vendor specific objective evidence, third-party evidence, or estimated selling price. The related revenue is recognized when each specific deliverable of the arrangement is delivered. Brand licensing-based revenues are accrued generally monthly or quarterly based on the specific mechanisms of each contract. Payments are generally made by the Company's partners on a quarterly basis. Generally, revenues are accrued based on estimated sales and adjusted as actual sales are reported by partners. These adjustments are typically recorded within three months of the initial estimates and have not been material. Any minimum guarantees are typically earned evenly over the fiscal year. Retransmission revenues are recognized over the contract period based on the negotiated fee.
	In certain instances, revenues are recorded gross in accordance with GAAP although the Company receives cash for a lesser amount due to the netting of certain expenses. Amounts received from customers in advance of revenue recognition are deferred as liabilities and recognized as revenue in the period earned.
	Contingent Consideration—The Company estimates and records the acquisition date estimated fair value of contingent consideration as part of purchase price consideration for acquisitions. Additionally, each reporting period, the Company estimates changes in the fair value of contingent consideration, and any change in fair value is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. An increase in the earn-out expected to be paid will result in a charge to operations in the quarter that the anticipated fair value of contingent consideration increases, while a decrease in the earn-out expected to be paid will result in a credit to operations in the quarter that the anticipated fair value of contingent consideration decreases. The estimate of the fair value of contingent consideration requires subjective assumptions to be made of future operating results, discount rates, and probabilities assigned to various potential operating result scenarios. Future revisions to these assumptions could materially change the estimate of the fair value of contingent consideration and, therefore, materially affect the Company’s future financial results.
	Advertising Expenses—The majority of the Company's advertising expenses relate to direct-mail costs for magazine subscription acquisition efforts. Advertising costs that are not capitalized are expensed the first time the advertising takes place. Total advertising expenses included in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings were $79.5 million in fiscal 2014, $90.2 million in fiscal 2013, and $89.9 million in fiscal 2012.
	Share-based Compensation—The Company establishes fair value for its equity awards to determine their cost and recognizes the related expense over the appropriate vesting period. The Company recognizes expense for stock options, restricted stock, and shares issued under the Company's employee stock purchase plan. See Note 11 for additional information related to share-based compensation expense.
	Income Taxes—The income tax provision is calculated under the liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in earnings in the period when such a change is enacted.
	The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs.
	Self-Insurance—The Company self-insures for certain medical claims, and its responsibility generally is capped through the use of a stop loss contract with an insurance company at a certain dollar level (usually $300 thousand). A third-party administrator is used to process claims. The Company uses actual claims data and estimates of incurred-but-not-reported claims to calculate estimated liabilities for unsettled claims on an undiscounted basis. Although management re-evaluates the assumptions and reviews the claims experience on an ongoing basis, actual claims paid could vary significantly from estimated claims.
	Pensions and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions—Retirement benefits are provided to employees through pension plans sponsored by the Company. Pension benefits are primarily a function of both the years of service and the level of compensation for a specified number of years. It is the Company's policy to fund the qualified pension plans to at least the extent required to maintain their fully funded status. In addition, the Company provides health care and life insurance benefits for certain retired employees, the expected costs of which are accrued over the years that the employees render services. It is the Company's policy to fund postretirement benefits as claims are paid. Additional information is provided in Note 8.
	Comprehensive Income—Comprehensive income consists of net earnings and other gains and losses affecting shareholders' equity that, under GAAP, are excluded from net earnings. Other comprehensive income (loss) includes changes in prior service cost and net actuarial losses from pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of taxes.
	Earnings Per Share—Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net earnings by the weighted average common and Class B shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is calculated similarly but includes the dilutive effect, if any, of the assumed exercise of securities, including the effect of shares issuable under the Company's share-based incentive plans.
	Adopted Accounting Pronouncements—In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance related to Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which requires companies to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, companies are required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income. This update was effective for us in our first quarter of fiscal 2014. The adoption of this guidance required a change in the format of presentation only and did not have an impact on our results of operations or financial position.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued guidance that changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations while enhancing disclosures in this area. Under the new guidance, a disposal that represents a strategic shift having a major effect on the organization’s operations and financial results should be presented as discontinued operations. The new guidance also requires expanded disclosures about discontinued operations including more information about the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of a discontinued operation. Additionally, it also requires disclosure of the pre-tax income attributable to a disposal of a significant part of an organization that does not qualify for discontinued operations reporting. Early adoption is permitted for disposals or classifications as held for sale that have not been reported in previously-issued financial statements. The Company has elected to early adopt this guidance for disposals beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014. Accordingly, since the disposals during the period did not represent a strategic shift nor were they individually significant, they are not reported as discontinued operations and the Company was not subject to the disclosure requirements of pre-tax income.
	Pending Accounting Pronouncements—In July 2013, the FASB issued guidance on the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The guidance requires the netting of unrecognized tax benefits against a deferred tax asset for a loss or other carryforward that would apply in settlement of uncertain tax positions. Under the new standard, unrecognized tax benefits will be netted against all available same-jurisdiction loss or other tax carryforwards that would be utilized, rather than only against carryforwards that are created by the unrecognized tax benefits. The guidance is effective for the Company in our first quarter of fiscal 2015 with earlier adoption permitted. Retrospective application of the guidance is also permitted. While the adoption of this guidance will not have an impact on our results of operations or cash flows, we are currently evaluating the impact of presenting unrecognized tax benefits net of our deferred tax assets where applicable on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update that replaces existing revenue recognition guidance. The new guidance requires a company to recognize revenue for the transfer of promised goods or services equal to the amount it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Additionally, the guidance requires enhanced disclosures about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows from customer contracts. This guidance will be effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Early application is not permitted and companies may chose either a full retrospective or cumulative effect method of adoption. The Company is evaluating the method of adoption and the impact the guidance will have on our results of operations and financial position.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	Acquisitions
	Fiscal 2014
	During fiscal 2014, Meredith paid $417.5 million primarily for the acquisitions of the television station KMOV, the CBS affiliate in St. Louis, Missouri and the television station KTVK, an independent station in Phoenix, Arizona.
	Effective February 28, 2014, Meredith acquired KMOV. The results of KMOV's operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since that date. The cash purchase price was $185.8 million.
	Effective June 19, 2014, Meredith acquired KTVK and an interest in the assets of KASW, the CW affiliate in Phoenix, Arizona. The cash purchase price was $222.8 million, which has preliminarily been allocated as $189.9 million for KTVK and $32.9 million for the interest in KASW assets. The results of KTVK's operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since that date. As part of the FCC approval of the transaction, Meredith is required to sell its interest in the KASW assets. Accordingly, this interest is shown on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as assets held for sale.
	As a result of the acquisitions, the assets and liabilities of KMOV and KTVK, consisting primarily of FCC broadcast licenses, network affiliation agreement, identifiable intangible assets, fixed assets, accounts receivable and payable, and other accrued expenses are now reflected in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet. The consolidated financial statements reflect the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their respective fair values.
	As of the date of each acquisition, Meredith allocates the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective preliminary fair values. The Company is in the process of obtaining third-party valuations of fixed and intangible assets; thus, the provisional measurements of fixed assets, intangible assets, goodwill, and deferred income tax balances are subject to change. The following table summarizes the total estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
	(In thousands)
	Accounts receivable	$	18,934
	Current portion of broadcast rights	6,495
	Other current assets	1,015
	Property, plant, and equipment	30,240
	Noncurrent assets	10,186
	Intangible assets	274,671
	Total identifiable assets acquired	341,541
	Current portion of broadcast rights	(6,495		)
	Other current liabilities	(1,820		)
	Long-term liabilities	(10,184		)
	Total liabilities assumed	(18,499		)
	Net identifiable assets acquired	323,042
	Goodwill	52,589
	Net assets acquired	$	375,631
	The following table provides details of the acquired intangible assets by acquisition:
	(In thousands)		KMOV		KTVK		Total
	Intangible assets
	subject to amortization
	Network affiliation agreement		$	9,755	$	—	$	9,755
	Other		3,385		13,348		16,733
	Total		13,140		13,348		26,488
	Intangible assets not
	subject to amortization
	FCC licenses		101,973		146,210		248,183
	Intangible assets, total		$	115,113	$	159,558	$	274,671
	The useful life of the network affiliation agreement is seven years and other intangible assets useful lives range from one to six years.
	Goodwill, with a provisionally assigned value of $52.6 million, is expected to be fully deductible for tax purposes and is attributable to expected synergies and the assembled workforces of KMOV and KTVK.
	The impact of the acquisitions is not material to the Company's results of operations; therefore, pro forma financial information has not been provided. During fiscal 2014, acquisition related costs of $5.5 million were expensed in the period in which they were incurred. These costs are included in the selling, general, and administrative line in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
	Fiscal 2013
	Meredith paid $50.2 million in fiscal 2013 primarily for the acquisitions of Parenting and Babytalk magazines and related digital assets (collectively Parenting) and Living the Country Life, LLC (Living the Country Life) and additional capital contributions to our minority investment in the Next Issue Media joint venture.
	In October 2012, Meredith acquired the remaining 49 percent of the outstanding stock of Living the Country Life. The results of Living the Country Life's operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since that date. The cash purchase price was $1.4 million.
	In May 2013, Meredith acquired Parenting. The Parenting acquisition included Parenting and Babytalk magazine titles and related digital assets including the website www.parenting.com. The results of Parenting's operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since that date. The acquisition-date fair value of the consideration totaled $45.5 million, which consisted of $41.5 million cash and a preliminary estimate of $4.0 million contingent consideration. The contingent consideration arrangement requires the Company to pay contingent payments should certain financial targets, generally based on revenues, be met over four fiscal years. Our estimate of the fair value of the contingent consideration is based on a probability-weighted discounted cash flow model. The estimated fair value is based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement as defined in Note 14. Revenue growth for the Parenting acquisition was initially strong and in line with the original estimate; however, a slowdown in advertising revenues in the second half of fiscal 2014 resulted in lower revenue expectations. Therefore, during fiscal 2014, the Company recognized a non-cash credit to operations of $2.3 million to reduce the estimated contingent consideration payable. This credit was recorded in the selling, general, and administrative expense line on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. As of June 30, 2014, the Company estimates the future aggregate payments will range from zero to $7.5 million.
	As a result of the acquisitions, the assets and liabilities of Parenting, consisting primarily of identifiable intangible assets and unearned subscription revenues, are reflected in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet. The consolidated financial statements reflect the allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their respective fair values. Definite-lived intangible assets include an internet domain name of $3.1 million, trademark of $1.7 million, customer lists of $1.5 million, advertiser relationships of $1.3 million, and developed content of $0.9 million. The definite-lived intangible assets have useful lives ranging from two to 10 years. Goodwill is attributable to expected synergies and has an assigned value of $56.4 million, of which $33.0 million is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
	Acquisition related costs were expensed by the Company in the period in which they were incurred. Acquisition costs related to the acquisitions were not material to the Company's results of operations. In fiscal 2013, the Company incurred $5.1 million for acquisition costs for professional fees and expenses related to a strategic transaction that did not materialize. These costs are included in the selling, general, and administrative line in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
	Fiscal 2012
	In fiscal 2012, Meredith paid $249.0 million primarily for the acquisitions of EatingWell Media Group (EatingWell), EveryDay with Rachael Ray magazine and its related digital assets (collectively Rachael Ray), FamilyFun magazine and its related assets (collectively FamilyFun), Allrecipes.com, Inc. (Allrecipes.com), and ShopNation Inc. (ShopNation), and a minority investment in iris Nation Worldwide Limited.
	In July 2011, Meredith acquired 100 percent of the outstanding stock of EatingWell. The results of EatingWell's operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since that date. The EatingWell portfolio includes a bi-monthly magazine, a website, a content licensing and custom marketing program, a Healthy-in-a-Hurry mobile recipe application, and a series of high-quality food and nutrition-related books and cookbooks. The cash purchase price was $27.8 million.
	In October 2011, Meredith completed its acquisition of Rachael Ray. In addition, Meredith entered into a 10-year licensing agreement with Watch Entertainment Inc. for the Rachael Ray brand. The results of Rachael Ray's operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since that date. The cash purchase price was $4.3 million.
	In January 2012, Meredith completed its acquisition of FamilyFun. The FamilyFun portfolio includes FamilyFun magazine and its related assets, including its special interest publications, as well as the Toy Hopper and other digital magazine application. The results of FamilyFun's operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since that date. The cash purchase price was $12.1 million.
	In March 2012, Meredith acquired 100 percent of the outstanding stock of Allrecipes.com, which is the world's largest digital food brand. The results of Allrecipes.com operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since that date. The cash purchase price was $175.0 million.
	In May 2012, Meredith purchased 100 percent of the outstanding stock of ShopNation, an e-commerce website. The fair value of the consideration totaled $10.4 million, which consisted of $4.0 million of cash and $6.4 million of contingent consideration. The contingent consideration arrangement requires the Company to pay contingent payments should the acquired operations achieve certain financial targets over three fiscal years generally based on earnings before interest and taxes, as defined in the acquisition agreement. None of the contingent consideration is dependent on the continued employment of the sellers. We estimated the fair value of the contingent consideration using a probability-weighted discounted cash flow model. The fair value is based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement as defined in Note 14. At the acquisition date, the Company believed the proprietary technology acquired had significant potential but uncertain ongoing revenues. The terms of the acquisition reflected this with a smaller upfront payment relative to the contingent payment. Growth in revenues has been steady but earnings before interest and taxes has fallen short of management's expectations since the acquisition date. As a result, during fiscal years 2014 and 2013, the Company recognized non-cash credits to operations of $3.4 million and $2.5 million, respectively, reducing the estimated contingent consideration payable. These credits were recorded in the selling, general, and administrative expense line on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. As of June 30, 2014, the Company estimates there will be no future aggregate payments owed under the contingent consideration agreement.
	Acquisition related costs were expensed by the Company in the period in which they were incurred. The Company recorded $2.7 million in acquisition costs in fiscal 2012 and these costs are included in the selling, general, and administrative line in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories consist of paper stock, editorial content, and books. Of total net inventory values, 49 percent at June 30, 2014, and 50 percent at June 30, 2013, were determined using the LIFO method. LIFO inventory income included in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings was $0.8 million in fiscal 2014, $1.7 million in fiscal 2013, and $0.7 million in fiscal 2012.
	June 30,	2014			2013
	(In thousands)
	Raw materials	$	11,993		$	14,336
	Work in process	13,398			16,392
	Finished goods	2,814			2,680
		28,205			33,408
	Reserve for LIFO cost valuation	(4,197		)	(5,022		)
	Inventories	$	24,008		$	28,386

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Intangible Assets and Goodwill	'
	Intangible Assets and Goodwill
	Intangible assets consist of the following:
	June 30,	2014							2013
	(In thousands)	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount		Gross		Accumulated			Net
									Amount		Amortization			Amount
	Intangible assets
	subject to amortization
	National media
	Advertiser relationships	$	8,752	$	(6,069	)	$	2,683	$	8,752	$	(3,755	)	$	4,997
	Customer lists	16,257		(14,852		)	1,405		16,387		(11,242		)	5,145
	Other	17,105		(5,608		)	11,497		16,805		(3,041		)	13,764
	Local media
	Network affiliation agreements	228,314		(122,888		)	105,426		218,559		(117,533		)	101,026
	Other	16,733		(188		)	16,545		—		—			—
	Total	$	287,161	$	(149,605	)	137,556		$	260,503	$	(135,571	)	124,932
	Intangible assets not
	subject to amortization
	National media
	Internet domain names						1,827							1,827
	Trademarks						148,889							158,446
	Local media
	FCC licenses						547,259							299,076
	Total						697,975							459,349
	Intangible assets, net						$	835,531						$	584,281
	Amortization expense was $13.1 million in fiscal 2014, $11.7 million in fiscal 2013, and $12.3 million in fiscal 2012. Future amortization expense for intangible assets is expected to be as follows:  $13.8 million in fiscal 2015, $12.3 million in fiscal 2016, $11.0 million in fiscal 2017, $10.1 million in fiscal 2018, and $10.1 million in fiscal 2019.
	During fiscal 2014, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $10.3 million on national media intangible assets, including $9.5 million of trademarks and $0.8 million of customer lists. Management determined these intangible assets were fully impaired as part of management's commitment to performance improvement plans, including the conversion of Ladies' Home Journal from a subscription-based magazine to a quarterly newsstand special interest publication and the closure of Meredith's medical sales force training business. The impairment charges are recorded in the depreciation and amortization line in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:
	(In thousands)	National		Local			Total
		Media		Media
	Balance at June 30, 2012	$	733,127	$	—		$	733,127
	Acquisitions	55,727		—			55,727
	Balance at June 30, 2013	788,854		—			788,854
	Acquisitions	184		52,589			52,773
	Balance at June 30, 2014	$	789,038	$	52,589		$	841,627
	The national media segment is comprised of two reporting units, the magazine brands reporting unit, which has $617.1 million of goodwill, and the MXM reporting unit, which has $171.9 million of goodwill.
	Meredith completed annual impairment reviews of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives as of May 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012. No impairments were recorded as a result of those reviews. As of May 31, 2014, the fair value of the local media reporting unit significantly exceeded its net assets, the fair value of the magazine brands reporting unit exceeded its net assets by 20 percent, and the fair value of the MXM reporting unit exceeded its net assets by more than 40 percent.
	The fair value of the magazine brands reporting unit assumes a discount rate of 10 percent. Assumed revenue growth rates range from down 6.6 percent in the first year due to the conversion of Ladies’ Home Journal from a monthly subscription title to a quarterly special interest publication to up 2.0 percent. The assumed terminal growth rate is 2.0 percent. These assumptions are contingent upon a stable economic environment, continuing strong consumer engagement, and a continuing shift to digital platforms. Holding other assumptions constant, a 100 basis point increase in the discount rate would result in an estimated fair value that exceeds net assets by 7 percent. Holding other assumptions constant, a 100 basis point decrease in the long-term growth rate would result in an estimated fair value that exceeds net assets by 11 percent. Both of these scenarios individually would result in the magazine brands reporting unit passing step one of the test.
	The fair value of the MXM reporting unit assumes a discount rate of 12 percent, near term revenue growth rates ranging from 2.4 percent to 5.2 percent, and a terminal growth rate of 5.0 percent. These assumptions are contingent upon a stable economic environment and either retaining or replacing key customers. Holding other assumptions constant, a 100 basis point increase in the discount rate would result in an estimated fair value that exceeds net assets by 25 percent. Holding other assumptions constant, a 100 basis point decrease in the long-term growth rate would result in an estimated fair value that exceeds net assets by more than 25 percent. Both of these scenarios individually would result in the MXM reporting unit passing step one of the test.

Restructuring_Accrual

Restructuring Accrual	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring Accrual	'
	Restructuring Accrual
	In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, management committed to several performance improvement plans related primarily to business realignments including converting Ladies' Home Journal from a monthly subscription magazine to a newsstand only quarterly special interest publication, the closing of our medical sales force training business, and other selected workforce reductions. In connection with these plans, the Company recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $20.8 million. The restructuring charge includes severance and related benefit costs of $8.5 million related to the involuntary termination of employees, an accrual for vacated lease spaces of $0.4 million, and other accruals of $0.5 million, all of which are recorded in the selling, general, and administrative line of the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The Company also wrote down intangible assets by $10.3 million (see Note 4) and fixed assets of $0.9 million, which are recorded in the depreciation and amortization line of the Consolidated Statements of Earnings, and manuscript and art inventory by $0.2 million, which is recorded in the production, distribution, and editorial line of the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The majority of severance costs will be paid out over the next nine months. These plans affected approximately 100 employees.
	In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, management committed to a performance improvement plan related primarily to business realignments from recent broadcast station acquisitions that included selected workforce reductions. In connection with this plan, the Company recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $3.7 million. The restructuring charge includes severance and related benefit costs of $3.4 million related to the involuntary termination of employees and an accrual for vacating a building of $0.3 million, which are recorded in the selling, general, and administrative line of the Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The majority of severance costs will be paid out over the next twelve months. The plan will affect approximately 75 employees.
	Additionally, during fiscal 2014, the Company recorded a reversal of $1.4 million of excess restructuring reserves accrued in prior fiscal years. The reversal of excess restructuring reserves is recorded in the selling, general, and administrative line of the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
	In the second quarter of fiscal 2013, management committed to a performance improvement plan related primarily to business realignments that included selected workforce reductions. In connection with this plan, the Company recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $7.8 million including severance and related benefit costs of $7.4 million related to the involuntary termination of employees and an accrual for vacated lease space of $0.4 million. The majority of severance costs have been paid out. The plan affected approximately 195 employees. The Company also recorded $0.8 million in reversals of excess restructuring reserves accrued in prior fiscal years. The restructuring charge and credit for the reversal of excess restructuring reserves are recorded in the selling, general, and administrative line of the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
	Details of changes in the Company's restructuring accrual are as follows:
	Years ended June 30,	2014			2013
	(In thousands)
	Balance at beginning of year	$	8,103		$	10,644
	Severance accrual	11,915			7,382
	Other accruals	1,141			463
	Cash payments	(6,258		)	(9,559		)
	Reversal of excess accrual	(1,356		)	(827		)
	Balance at end of year	$	13,545		$	8,103

Longterm_Debt

Long-term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-term Debt	'
	Long-term Debt
	Long-term debt consists of the following:
	June 30,	2014			2013
	(In thousands)
	Variable-rate credit facilities
	Asset-backed bank facility of $100 million, due 4/24/2015	$	70,000		$	75,000
	Revolving credit facility of $200 million, due 3/27/2019	20,000			—
	Term loan of $250 million, due 3/27/2019	250,000			—
	Private placement notes
	6.70% senior notes, due 7/13/2013	—			50,000
	7.19% senior notes, due 7/13/2014	25,000			25,000
	2.62% senior notes, due 3/1/2015	50,000			50,000
	3.04% senior notes, due 3/1/2016	50,000			50,000
	3.04% senior notes, due 3/1/2017	50,000			50,000
	3.04% senior notes, due 3/1/2018	50,000			50,000
	Floating rate senior notes, due 2/28/2024	150,000			—
	Total long-term debt	715,000			350,000
	Current portion of long-term debt	(87,500		)	(50,000		)
	Long-term debt	$	627,500		$	300,000
	The following table shows principal payments on the debt due in succeeding fiscal years:
	Years ending June 30,
	(In thousands)
	2015	$	87,500
	2016	62,500
	2017	75,000
	2018	75,000
	2019	265,000
	Thereafter	150,000
	Total long-term debt	$	715,000
	In connection with the asset-backed bank facility, Meredith entered into a revolving agreement to sell all of its rights, title, and interest in the majority of its accounts receivable related to advertising and miscellaneous revenues to Meredith Funding Corporation, a special purpose entity established to purchase accounts receivable from Meredith. At June 30, 2014, $150.9 million of accounts receivable net of reserves were outstanding under the agreement. Meredith Funding Corporation in turn sells receivable interests to a major national bank. In consideration of the sale, Meredith receives cash and a subordinated note, bearing interest at the prime rate, 3.25 percent at June 30, 2014, from Meredith Funding Corporation. The agreement is structured as a true sale under which the creditors of Meredith Funding Corporation will be entitled to be satisfied out of the assets of Meredith Funding Corporation prior to any value being returned to Meredith or its creditors. The accounts of Meredith Funding Corporation are fully consolidated in Meredith's consolidated financial statements. The interest rate on the asset-backed bank facility is based on a fixed spread over London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The weighted average effective interest rate was 1.04 percent as of June 30, 2014. The asset-backed bank facility's two-year term will be up for renewal on April 24, 2015.
	During fiscal 2014, Meredith entered into a credit agreement that provided for a revolving credit facility of $200.0 million and a term loan of $250.0 million, for a five-year term which expires March 27, 2019. The term loan is payable in quarterly installments based on an amortization schedule as set forth in the agreement. The interest rate under both facilities is variable based on LIBOR and Meredith's debt to trailing 12 month EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as defined in the debt agreement) ratio. As of June 30, 2014, the weighted average interest rate was 1.65 percent and 1.66 percent for the revolving credit facility and term loan, respectively. The new credit agreement replaced our prior revolving credit facility. In connection with this transaction, the Company wrote off $0.6 million of deferred financing costs to the interest expense line of the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
	In addition, Meredith issued $150.0 million in private placement floating-rate senior notes during fiscal 2014, which are due February 28, 2024. The interest rate under the notes is based on a fixed spread over LIBOR. Interest rates on all private placement notes range from 1.73 percent to 7.19 percent at June 30, 2014. The weighted average interest rate on the private placement notes outstanding at June 30, 2014 was 2.74 percent.
	All of the Company's debt agreements include financial covenants and failure to comply with any such covenants could result in the debt becoming payable on demand. The most significant financial covenants require a ratio of debt to trailing 12 month EBITDA less than 3.75 and a ratio of EBITDA to interest expense of greater than 2.75. The Company was in compliance with these and all other financial covenants at June 30, 2014.
	Interest expense related to long-term debt totaled $10.9 million in fiscal 2014, $12.7 million in fiscal 2013, and $12.0 million in fiscal 2012.
	During fiscal 2014, Meredith guaranteed $12.5 million of debt of an unrelated third party in connection with the unrelated third party's purchase of title to the assets of KASW. This debt is expected to be repaid upon the sale of this station in fiscal 2015, at which time the guarantee will be released. The Company believes the likelihood of the guarantee being called is remote.
	At June 30, 2014, Meredith had additional credit available under the asset-backed bank facility of up to $30.0 million (depending on levels of accounts receivable) and had $180.0 million of credit available under the revolving credit facility with an option to request up to another $200.0 million. The commitment fee for the asset-backed bank facility ranges from 0.40 percent to 0.45 percent of the unused commitment based on utilization levels. The commitment fees for the revolving credit facility ranges from 0.125 percent to 0.25 percent of the unused commitment based on the Company's leverage ratio. Commitment fees paid in fiscal 2014 were not material.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The following table shows income tax expense (benefit) attributable to earnings before income taxes:
	Years ended June 30,	2014				2013				2012
	(In thousands)
	Currently payable
	Federal	$	37,615			$	30,604			$	9,911
	State	2,764				1,419				1,222
	Foreign	37				42				103
		40,416				32,065				11,236
	Deferred
	Federal	18,138				35,383				49,046
	State	2,386				6,453				8,153
	Foreign	(142		)		(147		)		68
		20,382				41,689				57,267
	Income taxes	$	60,798			$	73,754			$	68,503
	The differences between the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate and the effective tax rate were as follows:
	Years ended June 30,	2014			2013			2012
	U.S. statutory tax rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income taxes, less federal income tax benefits	2.2			3			3.5
	Settlements - audits / tax litigation	(0.3	)		(1.6	)		(0.5	)
	Restructuring of international operations	(2.5	)		—			—
	Other	0.5			1			1.6
	Effective income tax rate	34.9	%		37.4	%		39.6	%
	The Company's effective tax rate was 34.9 percent in fiscal 2014, 37.4 percent in fiscal 2013, and 39.6 percent in fiscal 2012. The fiscal 2014 rate reflected tax benefits realized due to expiring federal and state statutes of limitations and federal tax benefits from the restructuring of Meredith's international operations. The fiscal 2013 rate reflected favorable adjustments primarily due to tax benefits from the resolution of state and local tax contingencies. The fiscal 2012 rate reflected the tax consequences of a smaller decrease in the fair value of the acquisition-related contingent consideration and smaller tax benefits realized due to expiring federal and state statutes of limitations as compared to the prior year.
	The tax effects of temporary differences that gave rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities were as follows:
	June 30,	2014				2013
	(In thousands)
	Deferred tax assets
	Accounts receivable allowances and return reserves	$	15,964			$	12,123
	Compensation and benefits	34,320				42,602
	Indirect benefit of uncertain state and foreign tax positions	10,875				10,421
	All other assets	5,174				13,222
	Total deferred tax assets	66,333				78,368
	Valuation allowance	(1,742		)		(1,655		)
	Net deferred tax assets	64,591				76,713
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Subscription acquisition costs	76,359				75,914
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization	255,936				238,557
	Gains from dispositions	24,048				24,027
	All other liabilities	4,907				4,969
	Total deferred tax liabilities	361,250				343,467
	Net deferred tax liability	$	296,659			$	266,754
	The Company's deferred tax assets are more likely than not to be fully realized except for a valuation allowance of $1.7 million that was recorded for capital losses and certain net operating losses booked in fiscal 2014, fiscal 2013, and fiscal 2012. The net current portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities are included in accrued expenses-other taxes and expenses at June 30, 2014 and 2013, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the total amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
	Years ended June 30,	2014				2013
	(In thousands)
	Balance at beginning of year	$	42,402			$	39,164
	Increases in tax positions for prior years	327				664
	Decreases in tax positions for prior years	(699		)		(181		)
	Increases in tax positions for current year	5,756				9,987
	Settlements	(652		)		(65		)
	Lapse in statute of limitations	(9,139		)		(7,167		)
	Balance at end of year	$	37,995			$	42,402
	The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate was $26.8 million as of June 30, 2014, and $25.2 million as of June 30, 2013. The uncertain tax benefit recognized during fiscal 2014 from lapse in statute of limitations that related to income tax positions on temporary differences was $2.7 million. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. The amount of accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits was $7.6 million and $6.5 million as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits at June 30, 2014, may change significantly within the next 12 months, decreasing by an estimated range of $2.3 million to $24.1 million. The change, if any, may result primarily from foreseeable federal and state examinations, ongoing federal and state examinations, anticipated state settlements, expiration of various statutes of limitation, the results of tax cases, or other regulatory developments.
	The Company's federal tax returns have been audited through fiscal 2002, and are closed by expiration of the statute of limitations for fiscal 2003, fiscal 2004, and fiscal 2005. Fiscal 2006 through fiscal 2010 are under the jurisdiction of IRS Appeals, while fiscals 2011 and 2012 are currently under examination. The Company has various state income tax examinations ongoing and at various stages of completion, but generally the state income tax returns have been audited or closed to audit through fiscal 2005.

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans	'
	Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans
	Savings and Investment Plan
	Meredith maintains a 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan that permits eligible employees to contribute funds on a pretax basis. The plan allows employee contributions of up to 50 percent of eligible compensation subject to the maximum allowed under federal tax provisions. The Company matches 100 percent of the first 3 percent and 50 percent of the next 2 percent of employee contributions.
	The 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan allows employees to choose among various investment options, including the Company's common stock, for both their contributions and the Company's matching contribution. Company contribution expense under this plan totaled $9.3 million in fiscal 2014, $8.7 million in fiscal 2013, and $8.4 million in fiscal 2012.
	Pension and Postretirement Plans
	Meredith has noncontributory pension plans covering substantially all employees. These plans include qualified (funded) plans as well as nonqualified (unfunded) plans. These plans provide participating employees with retirement benefits in accordance with benefit provision formulas. The nonqualified plans provide retirement benefits only to certain highly compensated employees. The Company also sponsors defined healthcare and life insurance plans that provide benefits to eligible retirees.
	Obligations and Funded Status
	The following tables present changes in, and components of, the Company's net assets/liabilities for pension and other postretirement benefits:
		Pension									Postretirement
	June 30,	2014				2013					2014				2013
	(In thousands)
	Change in benefit obligation
	Benefit obligation, beginning of year	$	140,549			$	137,287				$	12,302			$	14,975
	Service cost	10,196				10,100					170				377
	Interest cost	5,604				4,911					480				611
	Participant contributions	—				—					842				808
	Plan amendments	915				—					(1,732		)		—
	Actuarial loss (gain)	4,083				473					(114		)		(2,952		)
	Benefits paid (including lump sums)	(8,739		)		(12,222		)			(1,503		)		(1,517		)
	Benefit obligation, end of year	$	152,608			$	140,549				$	10,445			$	12,302
	Change in plan assets
	Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	$	128,267			$	124,568				$	—			$	—
	Actual return on plan assets	25,117				15,329					—				—
	Employer contributions	534				592					661				709
	Participant contributions	—				—					842				808
	Benefits paid (including lump sums)	(8,739		)		(12,222		)			(1,503		)		(1,517		)
	Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$	145,179			$	128,267				$	—			$	—
	Under funded status, end of year	$	(7,429	)		$	(12,282	)			$	(10,445	)		$	(12,302	)
	Benefits paid directly from Meredith assets are included in both employer contributions and benefits paid.
	Fair value measurements for pension assets as of June 30, 2014, were as follows:
	June 30, 2014	Total				Quoted Prices					Significant Other					Significant
		Fair Value				(Level 1)					Observable Inputs					Unobservable
											(Level 2)					Inputs (Level 3)
	(In thousands)
	Investments in registered investment companies	$	144,619				$	85,509				$	59,110				$	—
	Pooled separate accounts	560					—					560					—
	Total assets at fair value	$	145,179				$	85,509				$	59,670				$	—
	Fair value measurements for pension assets as of June 30, 2013, were as follows:
	June 30, 2013	Total				Quoted Prices					Significant Other					Significant
		Fair Value				(Level 1)					Observable Inputs					Unobservable
											(Level 2)					Inputs (Level 3)
	(In thousands)
	Investments in registered investment companies	$	127,266				$	74,856				$	52,410				$	—
	Pooled separate accounts	1,001					—					1,001					—
	Total assets at fair value	$	128,267				$	74,856				$	53,411				$	—
	Refer to Note 14 for a discussion of the three levels in the hierarchy of fair values.
	The following amounts are recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
		Pension								Postretirement
	June 30,	2014				2013					2014				2013
	(In thousands)
	Other assets
	Prepaid benefit cost	$	23,078			$	12,074				$	—			$	—
	Accrued expenses-compensation and benefits
	Accrued benefit liability	(2,408		)		(1,644		)			(770		)		(837		)
	Other noncurrent liabilities
	Accrued benefit liability	(28,099		)		(22,712		)			(9,675		)		(11,465		)
	Net amount recognized, end of year	$	(7,429	)		$	(12,282	)			$	(10,445	)		$	(12,302	)
	The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $138.3 million and $126.7 million at June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The following table provides information about pension plans with projected benefit obligations and accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
	June 30,	2014				2013
	(In thousands)
	Projected benefit obligation	$	30,550			$	24,460
	Accumulated benefit obligation	26,379				19,732
Fair value of plan assets	44				104
Costs
The components of net periodic benefit costs recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings were as follows:
	Pension												Postretirement
Years ended June 30,	2014				2013				2012					2014				2013			2012
(In thousands)
Components of net periodic benefit costs
Service cost	$	10,196			$	10,100			$	9,434				$	170			$	377		$	450
Interest cost	5,604				4,911				5,987					480				611			798
Expected return on plan assets	(9,687		)		(9,465		)		(10,014		)			—				—			—
Prior service cost (credit) amortization	391				359				368					(440		)		(537		)	(536		)
Actuarial loss (gain) amortization	2,030				3,250				1,605					(365		)		—			—
Curtailment credit	—				—				—					(1,511		)		—			—
Net periodic benefit costs (credit)	$	8,534			$	9,155			$	7,380				$	(1,666	)		$	451		$	712
Amounts recognized in the accumulated other comprehensive loss component of shareholders' equity for Company-sponsored plans were as follows:
June 30, 2014	Pension			Postretirement					Total
(In thousands)
Unrecognized net actuarial losses (gains), net of taxes	$	9,956			$	(1,716	)		$	8,240
Unrecognized prior service cost (credit), net of taxes	728				(982		)		(254		)
Total	$	10,684			$	(2,698	)		$	7,986
During fiscal 2015, the Company expects to recognize as part of its net periodic benefit costs $0.7 million of net actuarial losses and $0.2 million of prior-service costs for the pension plans, and $0.4 million of net actuarial gains and $0.4 million of prior service credit for the postretirement plan that are included, net of taxes, in the accumulated other comprehensive loss component of shareholders' equity at June 30, 2014.
Assumptions
Benefit obligations were determined using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Pension						Postretirement
June 30,	2014			2013				2014			2013
Weighted average assumptions
Discount rate	3.57	%		3.92	%			4	%		4.5	%
Rate of compensation increase	3.5	%		3.5	%			3.5	%		3.5	%
Rate of increase in health care cost levels
Initial level	NA			NA				7	%		7.5	%
Ultimate level	NA			NA				5	%		5	%
Years to ultimate level	NA			NA				4 years			5 years
NA-Not applicable
Net periodic benefit costs were determined using the following weighted average assumptions:
	Pension									Postretirement
Years ended June 30,	2014			2013			2012				2014			2013			2012
Weighted average assumptions
Discount rate	3.92	%		3.5	%		4.65	%			4.5	%		4.1	%		5.25	%
Expected return on plan assets	8	%		8	%		8	%			NA			NA			NA
Rate of compensation increase	3.5	%		3.5	%		4.5	%			3.5	%		3.5	%		4.5	%
Rate of increase in health care cost levels
Initial level	NA			NA			NA				7.5	%		8	%		8.5	%
Ultimate level	NA			NA			NA				5	%		5	%		5	%
Years to ultimate level	NA			NA			NA				5 years			6 years			7 years
NA-Not applicable
The expected return on plan assets assumption was determined, with the assistance of the Company's investment consultants, based on a variety of factors. These factors include but are not limited to the plans' asset allocations, review of historical capital market performance, historical plan performance, current market factors such as inflation and interest rates, and a forecast of expected future asset returns. The Company reviews this long-term assumption on a periodic basis.
Assumed rates of increase in healthcare cost have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the healthcare plans. A change of one percentage point in the assumed healthcare cost trend rates would have the following effects:
	One						One
	Percentage						Percentage
	Point Increase						Point Decrease
(In thousands)
Effect on service and interest cost components for fiscal 2014		$	35					$	(28	)
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation as of June 30, 2014		434						(362		)
Plan Assets
The targeted and weighted average asset allocations by asset category for investments held by the Company's pension plans are as follows:
	2014 Allocation							2013 Allocation
June 30,	Target			Actual				Target			Actual
Domestic equity securities	35	%		36	%			35	%		34	%
Fixed income investments	30	%		27	%			30	%		28	%
International equity securities	25	%		26	%			25	%		27	%
Global equity securities	10	%		11	%			10	%		11	%
Fair value of plan assets	100	%		100	%			100	%		100	%
Meredith's investment policy seeks to maximize investment returns while balancing the Company's tolerance for risk. The plan fiduciaries oversee the investment allocation process. This includes selecting investment managers, setting long-term strategic targets, and monitoring asset allocations. Target allocation ranges are guidelines, not limitations, and plan fiduciaries may occasionally approve allocations above or below a target range, or elect to rebalance the portfolio within the targeted range. The investment portfolio contains a diversified blend of equity and fixed-income investments. Furthermore, equity investments are diversified across domestic and international stocks and between growth and value stocks and small and large capitalizations. The primary investment strategy currently employed is a dynamic target allocation method that periodically rebalances among various investment categories depending on the current funded position. This program is designed to actively move from return-seeking investments (such as equities) toward liability-hedging investments (such as long-duration fixed-income) as funding levels improve. The reverse effect occurs when funding levels decrease.
Equity securities did not include any Meredith Corporation common or Class B stock at June 30, 2014 or 2013.
Cash Flows
Although we do not have a minimum funding requirement for the pension plans in fiscal 2015, the Company is currently determining what voluntary pension plan contributions, if any, will be made in fiscal 2015. Actual contributions will be dependent upon investment returns, changes in pension obligations, and other economic and regulatory factors. Meredith expects to contribute $0.8 million to its postretirement plan in fiscal 2015.
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service as appropriate, are expected to be paid:
Years ending June 30,	Pension					Postretirement
	Benefits					Benefits
(In thousands)
2015		$	16,799				$	770
2016		23,081					791
2017		15,805					802
2018		15,696					806
2019		14,935					784
2020-2024		84,791					3,508
Other
The Company maintains collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance arrangements on certain key officers and retirees. The net periodic pension cost for fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012 was $0.3 million, $0.3 million, and $0.2 million, respectively, and the accrued liability at June 30, 2014 and 2013, was $4.1 million and $4.0 million, respectively.

Earnings_per_Share

Earnings per Share	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings per Share
	The calculation of basic earnings per share for each period is based on the weighted average number of common and Class B shares outstanding during the period. The calculation of diluted earnings per share for each period is based on the weighted average number of common and Class B shares outstanding during the period plus the effect, if any, of dilutive common stock equivalent shares.
	The following table presents the calculations of earnings per share:
	Years ended June 30,	2014		2013		2012
	(In thousands except per share data)
	Net earnings	$	113,541	$	123,650	$	104,372
	Basic average shares outstanding	44,636		44,455		44,825
	Dilutive effect of stock options and equivalents	774		630		275
	Diluted average shares outstanding	45,410		45,085		45,100
	Earnings per share
	Basic	$	2.54	$	2.78	$	2.33
	Diluted	2.5		2.74		2.31
	In addition, antidilutive options excluded from the above calculations totaled 1.8 million options for the year ended June 30, 2014 ($50.54 weighted average exercise price), 3.1 million options for the year ended June 30, 2013 ($46.56 weighted average exercise price), and 4.2 million options for the year ended June 30, 2012 ($42.66 weighted average exercise price).

Capital_Stock

Capital Stock	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Capital Stock	'
	Capital Stock
	The Company has two classes of common stock outstanding: common and Class B. Each class receives equal dividends per share. Class B stock, which has 10 votes per share, is not transferable as Class B stock except to family members of the holder or certain other related entities. At any time, Class B stock is convertible, share for share, into common stock with one vote per share. Class B stock transferred to persons or entities not entitled to receive it as Class B stock will automatically be converted and issued as common stock to the transferee. The principal market for trading the Company's common stock is the New York Stock Exchange (trading symbol MDP). No separate public trading market exists for the Company's Class B stock.
	From time to time, the Company's Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of shares of the Company's common stock on the open market. In October 2011, the Board approved the repurchase of $100.0 million of shares. In May 2014, the Board approved the repurchase of an additional $100.0 million of shares. As of June 30, 2014, $108.2 million remained available under the current authorizations for future repurchases.
	Repurchases of the Company's common and Class B stock are as follows:
	Years ended June 30,	2014		2013		2012
	(In thousands)
	Number of shares	1,640		1,477		976
	Cost at market value	$	78,226	$	54,734	$	26,881
	Effective July 1, 2013, shares deemed to be delivered to the Company on tender of stock in payment for the exercise price of options are no longer included as part of our repurchase program and thus they do not reduce the repurchase authority granted by our Board. Shares delivered or deemed to be delivered to us in satisfaction of tax withholding on option exercises and the vesting of restricted shares continue to reduce the repurchase authority granted by our Board. During fiscal 2014, 1.1 million shares at a cost of $54.1 million were tendered for the exercise price of options.

Common_Stock_and_Sharebased_Co

Common Stock and Share-based Compensation Plans	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Common Stock and Share-based Compensation Plans	'
	Common Stock and Share-based Compensation Plans
	Meredith has an employee stock purchase plan and a stock incentive plan, both of which are shareholder-approved. More detailed descriptions of these plans follows. Compensation expense recognized for these plans was $12.2 million in fiscal 2014, $11.5 million in fiscal 2013, and $10.5 million in fiscal 2012. The total income tax benefit recognized in earnings was $4.5 million in fiscal 2014, $4.2 million in fiscal 2013, and $3.9 million in fiscal 2012.
	Employee Stock Purchase Plan
	Meredith has an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) available to substantially all employees. The ESPP allows employees to purchase shares of Meredith common stock through payroll deductions at the lesser of 85 percent of the fair market value of the stock on either the first or last trading day of an offering period. The ESPP has quarterly offering periods. One million five hundred thousand common shares are authorized and approximately 362,000 shares remain available for issuance under the ESPP. Compensation cost for the ESPP is based on the present value of the cash discount and the fair value of the call option component as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The term of the option is three months, the term of the offering period. The expected stock price volatility was 36 percent in fiscal 2014, 35 percent in fiscal 2013, and 32 percent in fiscal 2012. Information about the shares issued under this plan is as follows:
	Years ended June 30,	2014			2013				2012
	Shares issued (in thousands)	86			130				135
	Average fair value	$	7.59		$	5.55			$	4.43
	Average purchase price	40.3			29.5				22.6
	Average market price	48.36			38.56				29.15
	Stock Incentive Plan
	Meredith has a stock incentive plan that permits the Company to issue up to approximately 6.9 million shares (including unused shares under prior plans) in the form of stock options, restricted stock, stock equivalent units, restricted stock units, and performance shares to key employees and directors of the Company. Approximately 5.3 million shares remained available for future awards under the plan as of June 30, 2014. Forfeited awards, shares deemed to be delivered to us on tender of stock in payment for the exercise price of options, and shares reacquired pursuant to tax withholding on option exercises and the vesting of restricted shares increase shares available for future awards. The plan is designed to provide an incentive to contribute to the achievement of long-range corporate goals; provide flexibility in motivating, attracting, and retaining employees; and to align more closely the employees' interests with those of shareholders.
	The Company has awarded restricted shares of common stock to eligible key employees and to non-employee directors under the plan. In addition, certain awards are granted based on specified levels of Company stock ownership. All awards have restriction periods tied primarily to employment and/or service. The awards generally vest over three or five years. The awards are recorded at the market value of traded shares on the date of the grant as unearned compensation. The initial values of the grants, net of estimated forfeitures, are amortized over the vesting periods.
	The Company's restricted stock activity during the year ended June 30, 2014, was as follows:
	Restricted Stock	Shares			Weighted Average						Aggregate
					Grant Date						Intrinsic
					Fair Value						Value
	(Shares and Aggregate Intrinsic Value in thousands)
	Nonvested at June 30, 2013	576				$	30.96
	Granted	179				48.01
	Vested	(146	)			31.79
	Forfeited	(44	)			35.71
	Nonvested at June 30, 2014	565				35.77						$	27,341
	As of June 30, 2014, there was $6.0 million of unearned compensation cost related to restricted stock granted under the plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.8 years. The weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock granted during the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012 was $48.01, $34.69, and $25.97, respectively. The total fair value of shares vested during the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, was $6.2 million, $5.6 million, and $0.9 million, respectively.
	Meredith also has outstanding stock equivalent units resulting from the deferral of compensation of employees and directors under various deferred compensation plans. The period of deferral is specified when the deferral election is made. These stock equivalent units are issued at the market price of the underlying stock on the date of deferral. In addition, shares of restricted stock may be converted to stock equivalent units upon vesting.
	The following table summarizes the activity for stock equivalent units during the year ended June 30, 2014:
	Stock Equivalent Units	Units		Weighted Average						Aggregate Intrinsic Value
				Issue Date
				Fair Value
	(Units and Aggregate Intrinsic Value in thousands)
	Balance at June 30, 2013	201			$	35.6
	Additions	42			49.45
	Converted to common stock	(14	)		35.31
	Balance at June 30, 2014	229			38.19						$	2,332
	The total intrinsic value of stock equivalent units converted to common stock was $0.1 million in fiscal 2014 and zero for fiscal years 2013 and 2012.
	Meredith has granted nonqualified stock options to certain employees and directors under the plan. The grant date of options issued is the date the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approves the granting of the options. The exercise price of options granted is set at the fair value of the Company's common stock on the grant date. All options granted under the plan expire at the end of 10 years. Options granted vest three years from the date of grant.
	A summary of stock option activity and weighted average exercise prices follows:
	Stock Options	Options		Weighted						Weighted		Aggregate
				Average						Average		Intrinsic
				Exercise						Remaining		Value
				Price						Contractual
										Term
	(Options and Aggregate Intrinsic Value in thousands)
	Outstanding July 1, 2013	4,916			$	39.76
	Granted	464			48.23
	Exercised	(1,323	)		41.21
	Forfeited	(179	)		40.11
	Outstanding June 30, 2014	3,878			40.26					5		$	35,305
	Exercisable June 30, 2014	2,155			44.39					2.6		12,300
	The fair value of each option is estimated as of the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company's common stock and other factors. The expected life of options granted incorporates historical employee exercise and termination behavior. Different expected lives are used for separate groups of employees who have similar historical exercise patterns. The risk-free rate for periods that coincide with the expected life of the options is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
	The following summarizes the assumptions used in determining the fair value of options granted:
	Years ended June 30,	2014		2013			2012
	Risk-free interest rate	1.9-2.1%		0.4-1.3%			0.4-1.6%
	Expected dividend yield	4.2	%	5	%		5	%
	Expected option life	7-8 yrs		7-8 yrs			7-8 yrs
	Expected stock price volatility	36	%	35	%		32	%
	The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, was $11.41, $6.62, and $4.45, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012 was $9.6 million, $12.0 million, and $0.2 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2014, there was $3.5 million in unrecognized compensation cost for stock options granted under the plan. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years.
	Cash received from option exercises under all share-based payment plans for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012 was $54.5 million, $34.7 million, and $1.6 million, respectively. The actual tax benefit realized for the tax deductions from option exercises totaled $3.7 million, $4.7 million, and $0.1 million, respectively, for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012.

Commitments_and_Contingent_Lia

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	'
	Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
	The Company occupies certain facilities and sales offices and uses certain equipment under lease agreements. Rental expense for such leases was $20.2 million in fiscal 2014, $20.5 million in fiscal 2013, and $21.1 million in fiscal 2012.
	Below are the minimum rental commitments at June 30, 2014, under all noncancelable operating leases due in succeeding fiscal years:
	Years ending June 30,
	(In thousands)
	2015	$	18,801
	2016	18,107
	2017	17,165
	2018	14,462
	2019	13,225
	Thereafter	88,903
	Total minimum rentals	$	170,663
	Most of the future lease payments relate to the lease of office facilities in New York City through December 31, 2026. In the normal course of business, leases that expire are generally renewed or replaced by leases on similar properties.
	The Company has recorded commitments for broadcast rights payable in future fiscal years. The Company also is obligated to make payments under contracts for broadcast rights not currently available for use and therefore not included in the consolidated financial statements. Such unavailable rights amounted to $29.5 million at June 30, 2014. The fair value of these commitments for unavailable broadcast rights, determined by the present value of future cash flows discounted at the Company's current borrowing rate, was $28.1 million at June 30, 2014.
	The table shows broadcast rights payments due in succeeding fiscal years:
	Years ending June 30,	Recorded			Unavailable
		Commitments			Rights
	(In thousands)
	2015		$	4,511		$	10,101
	2016		2,062			11,099
	2017		1,142			6,398
	2018		627			1,692
	2019		236			175
	Thereafter		260			—
	Total amounts payable		$	8,838		$	29,465
	The Company is involved in certain litigation and claims arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, liabilities, if any, arising from existing litigation and claims are not expected to have a material effect on the Company's earnings, financial position, or liquidity.

Other_Comprehensive_Income_Los

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from nonowner sources. Comprehensive income (loss) includes net earnings as well as items of other comprehensive income (loss).
	The following table summarizes the items of other comprehensive income (loss) and the accumulated other comprehensive loss balances:
		Minimum
		Pension/Post
		Retirement
		Liability
		Adjustments
	(In thousands)
	Balance at June 30, 2011	$	(16,163	)
	Current-year adjustments, pretax	(11,397		)
	Tax benefit	4,445
	Other comprehensive loss	(6,952		)
	Balance at June 30, 2012	(23,115		)
	Current-year adjustments, pretax	10,997
	Tax expense	(4,223		)
	Other comprehensive income	6,774
	Balance at June 30, 2013	(16,341		)
	Current-year adjustments, pretax	12,310
	Tax expense	(4,727		)
	Other comprehensive income	7,583
	Balance at June 30, 2014	(8,758		)

Fair_Value_Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurement	'
	Fair Value Measurement
	Accounting standards define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Specifically, it establishes a hierarchy prioritizing the use of inputs in valuation techniques. The defined levels within the hierarchy are as follows:
	• Level 1	Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
	• Level 2	Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are either directly or indirectly
	observable;
	• Level 3	Assets or liabilities for which fair value is based on valuation models with significant unobservable
	pricing inputs and which result in the use of management estimates.
	The following table sets forth the carrying value and the estimated fair value of the Company's financial instruments:
		June 30, 2014				June 30, 2013
	(In thousands)	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
	Broadcast rights payable	$	8,838	$	8,408	$	9,185	$	8,723
	Long-term debt	715,000		717,032		350,000		350,132
	The fair value of broadcast rights payable was determined using the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the Company's current borrowing rate with inputs included in Level 3. The fair value of long-term debt was determined using the present value of expected future cash flows using borrowing rates currently available for debt with similar terms and maturities with inputs included in Level 2.
	As of June 30, 2014, the Company had assets related to its qualified pension plans measured at fair value. The required disclosures regarding such assets are presented within Note 8. In addition, the Company has liabilities related to contingent consideration payables that are valued at estimated fair value as discussed in Note 2. The Company does not have any other assets or liabilities recognized at fair value.

Financial_Information_about_In

Financial Information about Industry Segments	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Financial Information about Industry Segments	'
	Financial Information about Industry Segments
	Meredith is a diversified media company focused primarily on the home and family marketplace. On the basis of products and services, the Company has established two reportable segments: national media and local media. The national media segment includes magazine publishing, customer relationship marketing, digital and mobile media, brand licensing, database-related activities, and other related operations. The local media segment consists primarily of the operations of network-affiliated television stations. Virtually all of the Company's revenues are generated in the U.S. and substantially all of the assets reside within the U.S. There are no material intersegment transactions.
	There are two principal financial measures reported to the chief executive officer (the chief operating decision maker) for use in assessing segment performance and allocating resources. Those measures are operating profit and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). Operating profit for segment reporting, disclosed below, is revenues less operating costs and unallocated corporate expenses. Segment operating expenses include allocations of certain centrally incurred costs such as employee benefits, occupancy, information systems, accounting services, internal legal staff, and human resources administration. These costs are allocated based on actual usage or other appropriate methods, primarily number of employees. Unallocated corporate expenses are corporate overhead expenses not attributable to the operating groups. Interest income and expense are not allocated to the segments. In accordance with authoritative guidance on disclosures about segments of an enterprise and related information, EBITDA is not presented below.
	Significant non-cash items included in segment operating expenses other than depreciation and amortization of fixed and intangible assets is the amortization of broadcast rights in the local media segment. Broadcast rights amortization totaled $8.8 million in fiscal 2014, $9.7 million in fiscal 2013, and $11.9 million in fiscal 2012.
	Segment assets include intangible, fixed, and all other non-cash assets identified with each segment. Jointly used assets such as office buildings and information technology equipment are allocated to the segments by appropriate methods, primarily number of employees. Unallocated corporate assets consist primarily of cash and cash items, assets allocated to or identified with corporate staff departments, and other miscellaneous assets not assigned to a segment.
	The following table presents financial information by segment:
	Years ended June 30,	2014			2013			2012
	(In thousands)
	Revenues
	National media	$	1,065,898		$	1,095,195		$	1,060,385
	Local media	402,810			376,145			316,302
	Total revenues	$	1,468,708		$	1,471,340		$	1,376,687
	Segment profit
	National media	$	113,113		$	137,985		$	133,020
	Local media	113,060			124,116			88,291
	Unallocated corporate	(39,658		)	(51,267		)	(35,540		)
	Income from operations	186,515			210,834			185,771
	Interest expense, net	(12,176		)	(13,430		)	(12,896		)
	Earnings before income taxes	$	174,339		$	197,404		$	172,875
	Depreciation and amortization
	National media	$	29,455		$	19,199		$	17,617
	Local media	28,815			24,471			24,732
	Unallocated corporate	1,658			1,680			1,977
	Total depreciation and amortization	$	59,928		$	45,350		$	44,326
	Assets
	National media	$	1,422,855		$	1,454,225		$	1,332,505
	Local media	996,935			587,611			589,096
	Unallocated corporate	124,010			98,223			94,698
	Total assets	$	2,543,800		$	2,140,059		$	2,016,299
	Capital expenditures
	National media	$	5,491		$	6,455		$	8,544
	Local media	16,578			14,688			13,385
	Unallocated corporate	2,753			4,826			13,789
	Total capital expenditures	$	24,822		$	25,969		$	35,718

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]	'
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	'
	Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
	Year ended June 30, 2014	First			Second			Third			Fourth			Total
		Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter
	(In thousands except per share data)
	Revenues
	National media	$	266,899		$	249,694		$	269,680		$	279,625		$	1,065,898
	Local media	89,553			104,354			97,734			111,169			402,810
	Total revenues	$	356,452		$	354,048		$	367,414		$	390,794		$	1,468,708
	Operating profit
	National media	$	28,076		$	28,070		$	13,614		$	43,353		$	113,113
	Local media	25,676			35,225			26,696			25,463			113,060
	Unallocated corporate	(10,944		)	(11,394		)	(9,081		)	(8,239		)	(39,658		)
	Income from operations	$	42,808		$	51,901		$	31,229		$	60,577		$	186,515
	Net earnings	$	24,041		$	30,569		$	18,486		$	40,445		$	113,541
	Basic earnings per share	0.54			0.68			0.41			0.91			2.54
	Diluted earnings per share	0.53			0.67			0.41			0.89			2.5
	Dividends per share	0.4075			0.4075			0.4325			0.4325			1.68
	In the second quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company recorded $1.6 million in acquisition transaction costs related to the acquisitions of television stations. Also in the second quarter, the Company recorded a reduction in contingent consideration payable of $1.1 million.
	In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $20.8 million and acquisition transaction costs related to the acquisitions of television stations of $1.5 million. Also in the third quarter, the Company recorded a reduction in contingent consideration payable of $2.3 million and $1.4 million in reversals of excess restructuring reserves accrued in prior fiscal years. Additionally, deferred financing costs of $0.6 million were written off to interest expense as a result of refinancing the revolving credit facility.
	In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $3.7 million and acquisition transaction costs related to the acquisitions of television stations of $2.4 million. The Company recorded a reduction in contingent consideration payable of $2.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.
	Year ended June 30, 2013	First			Second			Third			Fourth			Total
		Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter
	(In thousands except per share data)
	Revenues
	National media	$	266,970		$	249,436		$	284,228		$	294,561		$	1,095,195
	Local media	87,187			111,159			85,387			92,412			376,145
	Total revenues	$	354,157		$	360,595		$	369,615		$	386,973		$	1,471,340
	Operating profit
	National media	$	29,424		$	22,177		$	42,991		$	43,393		$	137,985
	Local media	27,644			44,711			24,085			27,676			124,116
	Unallocated corporate	(11,763		)	(9,435		)	(17,030		)	(13,039		)	(51,267		)
	Income from operations	$	45,305		$	57,453		$	50,046		$	58,030		$	210,834
	Net earnings	$	24,855		$	35,571		$	29,421		$	33,803		$	123,650
	Basic earnings per share	0.56			0.8			0.66			0.76			2.78
	Diluted earnings per share	0.55			0.79			0.65			0.75			2.74
	Dividends per share	0.3825			0.3825			0.4075			0.4075			1.58
	In the second quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $7.8 million. Partially offsetting these charges was a reversal of excess restructuring accrual of $0.8 million previously recorded by the national media segment.
	In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company recorded pre-tax expenses of $5.1 million for professional fees and expenses related to a strategic transaction that did not materialize and a $2.5 million reduction in contingent consideration payable.
	As a result of changes in shares outstanding during the year, the sum of the four quarters' earnings per share may not necessarily equal the earnings per share for the year.

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	'
	SCHEDULE II-VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
				Additions
	Reserves Deducted from Receivables in	Balance at		Charged to		Charged to		Deductions			Balance at
	the Consolidated Financial Statements:	beginning of		costs and		other					end of
		period		expenses		accounts					period
	(In thousands)
	Fiscal year ended June 30, 2014
	Reserve for doubtful accounts	$	6,653	$	3,177	$	—	$	(4,366	)	$	5,464
	Reserve for returns	3,906		4,662		—		(6,219		)	2,349
	Total	$	10,559	$	7,839	$	—	$	(10,585	)	$	7,813
	Fiscal year ended June 30, 2013
	Reserve for doubtful accounts	$	9,126	$	3,099	$	—	$	(5,572	)	$	6,653
	Reserve for returns	4,310		14,261		—		(14,665		)	3,906
	Total	$	13,436	$	17,360	$	—	$	(20,237	)	$	10,559
	Fiscal year ended June 30, 2012
	Reserve for doubtful accounts	$	6,379	$	4,841	$	—	$	(2,094	)	$	9,126
	Reserve for returns	4,444		13,763		—		(13,897		)	4,310
	Total	$	10,823	$	18,604	$	—	$	(15,991	)	$	13,436

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Principles of Consolidation	'
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Meredith Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Significant intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated. Meredith does not have any off-balance sheet financing activities. The Company's use of special-purpose entities is limited to Meredith Funding Corporation, whose activities are fully consolidated in Meredith's consolidated financial statements (See Note 6).
Use of Estimates	'
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, management expectations for future performance, and other assumptions as appropriate. Key areas affected by estimates include the assessment of the recoverability of long-lived assets, including goodwill and other intangible assets, which is based on such factors as estimated future cash flows; the determination of the net realizable value of broadcast rights, which is based on estimated future revenues; provisions for returns of magazines sold, which are based on historical experience and current marketplace conditions; pension and postretirement benefit expenses, which are actuarially determined and include assumptions regarding discount rates, expected returns on plan assets, and rates of increase in compensation and healthcare costs; and share-based compensation expense, which is based on numerous assumptions including future stock price volatility and employees' expected exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior. While the Company re-evaluates its estimates on an ongoing basis, actual results may vary from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less are considered to be cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair value.
Accounts Receivable	'
	The Company's accounts receivable are primarily due from advertisers. Credit is extended to clients based on an evaluation of each client's creditworthiness and financial condition; collateral is not required. The Company maintains allowances for uncollectible accounts, rebates, rate adjustments, returns, and discounts. The allowance for uncollectible accounts is based on the aging of such receivables and any known specific collectability exposures. Accounts are written off when deemed uncollectible. Allowances for rebates, rate adjustments, returns, and discounts are generally based on historical experience and current market conditions. Concentration of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is generally limited due to the large number of geographically diverse clients and individually small balances.
Inventories	'
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the last-in first-out (LIFO) basis for paper and on the first-in first-out or average basis for all other inventories.
Subscription Acquisition Costs	'
	Subscription acquisition costs primarily represent magazine agency commissions. These costs are deferred and amortized over the related subscription term, typically one to two years. In addition, direct-response advertising costs that are intended to solicit subscriptions and are expected to result in probable future benefits are capitalized. These costs are amortized over the period during which future benefits are expected to be received. The asset balance of the capitalized direct-response advertising costs is reviewed quarterly to ensure the amount is realizable. Any write-downs resulting from this review are expensed as subscription acquisition advertising costs in the current period.
Property, Plant, and Equipment	'
	Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost. Costs of replacements and major improvements are capitalized, and maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Depreciation expense is provided primarily by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets: 5-45 years for buildings and improvements and 3-20 years for machinery and equipment. The costs of leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the useful lives or the terms of the respective leases.
Broadcast Rights	'
	Broadcast rights consist principally of rights to broadcast syndicated programs, sports, and feature films. The total cost of these rights is recorded as an asset and as a liability when programs become available for broadcast. The current portion of broadcast rights represents those rights available for broadcast that are expected to be amortized in the succeeding year. These rights are valued at the lower of unamortized cost or estimated net realizable value, and are generally charged to operations on an accelerated basis over the contract period. Impairments of unamortized costs to net realizable value are included in production, distribution, and editorial expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Earnings. There were no impairments to unamortized costs in fiscal 2014 and 2013. Impairments of unamortized costs were $0.1 million in fiscal 2012. Future write-offs can vary based on changes in consumer viewing trends and the availability and costs of other programming.
Intangible Assets and Goodwill	'
	Amortizable intangible assets consist primarily of network affiliation agreements, advertiser relationships, and customer lists. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. The useful life of an intangible asset is the period over which the asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to future cash flows. Network affiliation agreements are amortized over the period of time the agreements are expected to remain in place, assuming renewals without material modifications to the original terms and conditions (generally 25 to 40 years from the original acquisition date). Other intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives, ranging from 1 to 10 years.
	Intangible assets with indefinite lives include Federal Communications Commission (FCC) broadcast licenses. These licenses are granted for a term of up to eight years, but are renewable if the Company provides at least an average level of service to its customers and complies with the applicable FCC rules and policies and the Communications Act of 1934. The Company has been successful in every one of its past license renewal requests and has incurred only minimal costs in the process. The Company expects the television broadcasting business to continue indefinitely; therefore, the cash flows from the broadcast licenses are also expected to continue indefinitely.
	Goodwill and certain other intangible assets (FCC broadcast licenses and trademarks), which have indefinite lives, are not amortized but tested for impairment annually or when events occur or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying value exceeds the fair value. The review of goodwill is performed at the reporting unit level. The Company has three reporting units, local media, magazine brands, and Meredith Xcelerated Marketing (MXM). We also assess, at least annually, whether assets classified as indefinite-lived intangible assets continue to have indefinite lives.
	At May 31, 2014, the date the Company last performed its annual evaluation of impairment of goodwill, management elected to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test for all reporting units. The first step of this test is to compare the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value. In reviewing other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment, the Company compares the fair value of the asset to the asset’s carrying value.
	Fair value is determined using a discounted cash flow model, which requires us to estimate the future cash flows expected to be generated by the reporting unit or to result from the use of the asset. These estimates include assumptions about future revenues (including projections of overall market growth and our share of market), estimated costs, and appropriate discount rates where applicable. Our assumptions are based on historical data, various internal estimates, and a variety of external sources and are consistent with the assumptions used in both our short-term financial forecasts and long-term strategic plans. Depending on the assumptions and estimates used, future cash flow projections can vary within a range of outcomes. Changes in key assumptions about the local media and national media businesses and their prospects or changes in market conditions could result in an impairment charge.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets	'
	Long-lived assets (primarily property, plant, and equipment and amortizable intangible assets) are reviewed for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by comparison of the forecasted undiscounted cash flows of the operation to which the assets relate to the carrying amount of the assets. Tests for impairment or recoverability require significant management judgment, and future events affecting cash flows and market conditions could result in impairment losses.
Revenue Recognition	'
	The Company's primary source of revenue is advertising. Other sources include circulation and other revenues.
	Advertising revenues—Advertising revenues are recognized when advertisements are published (defined as an issue's on-sale date) or aired by the broadcasting station, net of agency commissions and net of provisions for estimated rebates, rate adjustments, and discounts. Barter revenues are included in advertising revenue and are also recognized when the commercials are broadcast. Barter advertising revenues and the offsetting expense are recognized at the fair value of the advertising surrendered, as determined by similar cash transactions. Barter advertising revenues were not material in any period. Website advertising revenues are recognized ratably over the contract period or as services are delivered.
	Circulation revenues—Circulation revenues include magazine single copy and subscription revenue. Single copy revenue is recognized upon publication, net of provisions for estimated returns. The Company bases its estimates for returns on historical experience and current marketplace conditions. Revenues from magazine subscriptions are deferred and recognized proportionately as products are distributed to subscribers.
	Other revenues—Revenues from customer relationship marketing and other custom programs are recognized when the products or services are delivered. In addition, the Company participates in certain arrangements containing multiple deliverables. The guidance for accounting for multiple-deliverable arrangements requires that overall arrangement consideration be allocated to each deliverable (unit of accounting) in the revenue arrangement based on the relative selling price as determined by vendor specific objective evidence, third-party evidence, or estimated selling price. The related revenue is recognized when each specific deliverable of the arrangement is delivered. Brand licensing-based revenues are accrued generally monthly or quarterly based on the specific mechanisms of each contract. Payments are generally made by the Company's partners on a quarterly basis. Generally, revenues are accrued based on estimated sales and adjusted as actual sales are reported by partners. These adjustments are typically recorded within three months of the initial estimates and have not been material. Any minimum guarantees are typically earned evenly over the fiscal year. Retransmission revenues are recognized over the contract period based on the negotiated fee.
	In certain instances, revenues are recorded gross in accordance with GAAP although the Company receives cash for a lesser amount due to the netting of certain expenses. Amounts received from customers in advance of revenue recognition are deferred as liabilities and recognized as revenue in the period earned.
Contingent Consideration	'
	The Company estimates and records the acquisition date estimated fair value of contingent consideration as part of purchase price consideration for acquisitions. Additionally, each reporting period, the Company estimates changes in the fair value of contingent consideration, and any change in fair value is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. An increase in the earn-out expected to be paid will result in a charge to operations in the quarter that the anticipated fair value of contingent consideration increases, while a decrease in the earn-out expected to be paid will result in a credit to operations in the quarter that the anticipated fair value of contingent consideration decreases. The estimate of the fair value of contingent consideration requires subjective assumptions to be made of future operating results, discount rates, and probabilities assigned to various potential operating result scenarios. Future revisions to these assumptions could materially change the estimate of the fair value of contingent consideration and, therefore, materially affect the Company’s future financial results.
Advertising Expenses	'
	The majority of the Company's advertising expenses relate to direct-mail costs for magazine subscription acquisition efforts. Advertising costs that are not capitalized are expensed the first time the advertising takes place.
Share-based Compensation	'
	The Company establishes fair value for its equity awards to determine their cost and recognizes the related expense over the appropriate vesting period. The Company recognizes expense for stock options, restricted stock, and shares issued under the Company's employee stock purchase plan.
Income Taxes	'
	The income tax provision is calculated under the liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in earnings in the period when such a change is enacted.
	The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs.
Self-Insurance	'
	The Company self-insures for certain medical claims, and its responsibility generally is capped through the use of a stop loss contract with an insurance company at a certain dollar level (usually $300 thousand). A third-party administrator is used to process claims. The Company uses actual claims data and estimates of incurred-but-not-reported claims to calculate estimated liabilities for unsettled claims on an undiscounted basis. Although management re-evaluates the assumptions and reviews the claims experience on an ongoing basis, actual claims paid could vary significantly from estimated claims.
Pension and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions	'
	Retirement benefits are provided to employees through pension plans sponsored by the Company. Pension benefits are primarily a function of both the years of service and the level of compensation for a specified number of years. It is the Company's policy to fund the qualified pension plans to at least the extent required to maintain their fully funded status. In addition, the Company provides health care and life insurance benefits for certain retired employees, the expected costs of which are accrued over the years that the employees render services. It is the Company's policy to fund postretirement benefits as claims are paid.
Comprehensive Income	'
	Comprehensive income consists of net earnings and other gains and losses affecting shareholders' equity that, under GAAP, are excluded from net earnings. Other comprehensive income (loss) includes changes in prior service cost and net actuarial losses from pension and postretirement benefit plans, net of taxes.
Earnings Per Share	'
	Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net earnings by the weighted average common and Class B shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is calculated similarly but includes the dilutive effect, if any, of the assumed exercise of securities, including the effect of shares issuable under the Company's share-based incentive plans.
Adopted and Pending Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Adopted Accounting Pronouncements—In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance related to Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which requires companies to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, companies are required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income. This update was effective for us in our first quarter of fiscal 2014. The adoption of this guidance required a change in the format of presentation only and did not have an impact on our results of operations or financial position.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued guidance that changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations while enhancing disclosures in this area. Under the new guidance, a disposal that represents a strategic shift having a major effect on the organization’s operations and financial results should be presented as discontinued operations. The new guidance also requires expanded disclosures about discontinued operations including more information about the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of a discontinued operation. Additionally, it also requires disclosure of the pre-tax income attributable to a disposal of a significant part of an organization that does not qualify for discontinued operations reporting. Early adoption is permitted for disposals or classifications as held for sale that have not been reported in previously-issued financial statements. The Company has elected to early adopt this guidance for disposals beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014. Accordingly, since the disposals during the period did not represent a strategic shift nor were they individually significant, they are not reported as discontinued operations and the Company was not subject to the disclosure requirements of pre-tax income.
	Pending Accounting Pronouncements—In July 2013, the FASB issued guidance on the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The guidance requires the netting of unrecognized tax benefits against a deferred tax asset for a loss or other carryforward that would apply in settlement of uncertain tax positions. Under the new standard, unrecognized tax benefits will be netted against all available same-jurisdiction loss or other tax carryforwards that would be utilized, rather than only against carryforwards that are created by the unrecognized tax benefits. The guidance is effective for the Company in our first quarter of fiscal 2015 with earlier adoption permitted. Retrospective application of the guidance is also permitted. While the adoption of this guidance will not have an impact on our results of operations or cash flows, we are currently evaluating the impact of presenting unrecognized tax benefits net of our deferred tax assets where applicable on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update that replaces existing revenue recognition guidance. The new guidance requires a company to recognize revenue for the transfer of promised goods or services equal to the amount it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Additionally, the guidance requires enhanced disclosures about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows from customer contracts. This guidance will be effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Early application is not permitted and companies may chose either a full retrospective or cumulative effect method of adoption. The Company is evaluating the method of adoption and the impact the guidance will have on our results of operations and financial position.

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Business Acquisitions	'
	The following table summarizes the total estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
	(In thousands)
	Accounts receivable	$	18,934
	Current portion of broadcast rights	6,495
	Other current assets	1,015
	Property, plant, and equipment	30,240
	Noncurrent assets	10,186
	Intangible assets	274,671
	Total identifiable assets acquired	341,541
	Current portion of broadcast rights	(6,495		)
	Other current liabilities	(1,820		)
	Long-term liabilities	(10,184		)
	Total liabilities assumed	(18,499		)
	Net identifiable assets acquired	323,042
	Goodwill	52,589
	Net assets acquired	$	375,631
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired, by Acquisition	'
	The following table provides details of the acquired intangible assets by acquisition:
	(In thousands)		KMOV		KTVK		Total
	Intangible assets
	subject to amortization
	Network affiliation agreement		$	9,755	$	—	$	9,755
	Other		3,385		13,348		16,733
	Total		13,140		13,348		26,488
	Intangible assets not
	subject to amortization
	FCC licenses		101,973		146,210		248,183
	Intangible assets, total		$	115,113	$	159,558	$	274,671

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory, Current	'
	June 30,	2014			2013
	(In thousands)
	Raw materials	$	11,993		$	14,336
	Work in process	13,398			16,392
	Finished goods	2,814			2,680
		28,205			33,408
	Reserve for LIFO cost valuation	(4,197		)	(5,022		)
	Inventories	$	24,008		$	28,386

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill1

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class	'
	Intangible assets consist of the following:
	June 30,	2014							2013
	(In thousands)	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Amount		Gross		Accumulated			Net
									Amount		Amortization			Amount
	Intangible assets
	subject to amortization
	National media
	Advertiser relationships	$	8,752	$	(6,069	)	$	2,683	$	8,752	$	(3,755	)	$	4,997
	Customer lists	16,257		(14,852		)	1,405		16,387		(11,242		)	5,145
	Other	17,105		(5,608		)	11,497		16,805		(3,041		)	13,764
	Local media
	Network affiliation agreements	228,314		(122,888		)	105,426		218,559		(117,533		)	101,026
	Other	16,733		(188		)	16,545		—		—			—
	Total	$	287,161	$	(149,605	)	137,556		$	260,503	$	(135,571	)	124,932
	Intangible assets not
	subject to amortization
	National media
	Internet domain names						1,827							1,827
	Trademarks						148,889							158,446
	Local media
	FCC licenses						547,259							299,076
	Total						697,975							459,349
	Intangible assets, net						$	835,531						$	584,281
Schedule of Goodwill	'
	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:
	(In thousands)	National		Local			Total
		Media		Media
	Balance at June 30, 2012	$	733,127	$	—		$	733,127
	Acquisitions	55,727		—			55,727
	Balance at June 30, 2013	788,854		—			788,854
	Acquisitions	184		52,589			52,773
	Balance at June 30, 2014	$	789,038	$	52,589		$	841,627

Restructuring_Accrual_Tables

Restructuring Accrual (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs	'
	Details of changes in the Company's restructuring accrual are as follows:
	Years ended June 30,	2014			2013
	(In thousands)
	Balance at beginning of year	$	8,103		$	10,644
	Severance accrual	11,915			7,382
	Other accruals	1,141			463
	Cash payments	(6,258		)	(9,559		)
	Reversal of excess accrual	(1,356		)	(827		)
	Balance at end of year	$	13,545		$	8,103

Longterm_Debt_Tables

Long-term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	'
	Long-term debt consists of the following:
	June 30,	2014			2013
	(In thousands)
	Variable-rate credit facilities
	Asset-backed bank facility of $100 million, due 4/24/2015	$	70,000		$	75,000
	Revolving credit facility of $200 million, due 3/27/2019	20,000			—
	Term loan of $250 million, due 3/27/2019	250,000			—
	Private placement notes
	6.70% senior notes, due 7/13/2013	—			50,000
	7.19% senior notes, due 7/13/2014	25,000			25,000
	2.62% senior notes, due 3/1/2015	50,000			50,000
	3.04% senior notes, due 3/1/2016	50,000			50,000
	3.04% senior notes, due 3/1/2017	50,000			50,000
	3.04% senior notes, due 3/1/2018	50,000			50,000
	Floating rate senior notes, due 2/28/2024	150,000			—
	Total long-term debt	715,000			350,000
	Current portion of long-term debt	(87,500		)	(50,000		)
	Long-term debt	$	627,500		$	300,000
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	'
	The following table shows principal payments on the debt due in succeeding fiscal years:
	Years ending June 30,
	(In thousands)
	2015	$	87,500
	2016	62,500
	2017	75,000
	2018	75,000
	2019	265,000
	Thereafter	150,000
	Total long-term debt	$	715,000

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'
	The following table shows income tax expense (benefit) attributable to earnings before income taxes:
	Years ended June 30,	2014				2013				2012
	(In thousands)
	Currently payable
	Federal	$	37,615			$	30,604			$	9,911
	State	2,764				1,419				1,222
	Foreign	37				42				103
		40,416				32,065				11,236
	Deferred
	Federal	18,138				35,383				49,046
	State	2,386				6,453				8,153
	Foreign	(142		)		(147		)		68
		20,382				41,689				57,267
	Income taxes	$	60,798			$	73,754			$	68,503
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	'
	The differences between the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate and the effective tax rate were as follows:
	Years ended June 30,	2014			2013			2012
	U.S. statutory tax rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income taxes, less federal income tax benefits	2.2			3			3.5
	Settlements - audits / tax litigation	(0.3	)		(1.6	)		(0.5	)
	Restructuring of international operations	(2.5	)		—			—
	Other	0.5			1			1.6
	Effective income tax rate	34.9	%		37.4	%		39.6	%
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
	The tax effects of temporary differences that gave rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities were as follows:
	June 30,	2014				2013
	(In thousands)
	Deferred tax assets
	Accounts receivable allowances and return reserves	$	15,964			$	12,123
	Compensation and benefits	34,320				42,602
	Indirect benefit of uncertain state and foreign tax positions	10,875				10,421
	All other assets	5,174				13,222
	Total deferred tax assets	66,333				78,368
	Valuation allowance	(1,742		)		(1,655		)
	Net deferred tax assets	64,591				76,713
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Subscription acquisition costs	76,359				75,914
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization	255,936				238,557
	Gains from dispositions	24,048				24,027
	All other liabilities	4,907				4,969
	Total deferred tax liabilities	361,250				343,467
	Net deferred tax liability	$	296,659			$	266,754
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the total amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
	Years ended June 30,	2014				2013
	(In thousands)
	Balance at beginning of year	$	42,402			$	39,164
	Increases in tax positions for prior years	327				664
	Decreases in tax positions for prior years	(699		)		(181		)
	Increases in tax positions for current year	5,756				9,987
	Settlements	(652		)		(65		)
	Lapse in statute of limitations	(9,139		)		(7,167		)
	Balance at end of year	$	37,995			$	42,402

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben1

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Net Funded Status	'
	The following tables present changes in, and components of, the Company's net assets/liabilities for pension and other postretirement benefits:
		Pension									Postretirement
	June 30,	2014				2013					2014				2013
	(In thousands)
	Change in benefit obligation
	Benefit obligation, beginning of year	$	140,549			$	137,287				$	12,302			$	14,975
	Service cost	10,196				10,100					170				377
	Interest cost	5,604				4,911					480				611
	Participant contributions	—				—					842				808
	Plan amendments	915				—					(1,732		)		—
	Actuarial loss (gain)	4,083				473					(114		)		(2,952		)
	Benefits paid (including lump sums)	(8,739		)		(12,222		)			(1,503		)		(1,517		)
	Benefit obligation, end of year	$	152,608			$	140,549				$	10,445			$	12,302
	Change in plan assets
	Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	$	128,267			$	124,568				$	—			$	—
	Actual return on plan assets	25,117				15,329					—				—
	Employer contributions	534				592					661				709
	Participant contributions	—				—					842				808
	Benefits paid (including lump sums)	(8,739		)		(12,222		)			(1,503		)		(1,517		)
	Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$	145,179			$	128,267				$	—			$	—
	Under funded status, end of year	$	(7,429	)		$	(12,282	)			$	(10,445	)		$	(12,302	)
Pension Plan Assets Fair Value by Asset Category	'
	Fair value measurements for pension assets as of June 30, 2014, were as follows:
	June 30, 2014	Total				Quoted Prices					Significant Other					Significant
		Fair Value				(Level 1)					Observable Inputs					Unobservable
											(Level 2)					Inputs (Level 3)
	(In thousands)
	Investments in registered investment companies	$	144,619				$	85,509				$	59,110				$	—
	Pooled separate accounts	560					—					560					—
	Total assets at fair value	$	145,179				$	85,509				$	59,670				$	—
	Fair value measurements for pension assets as of June 30, 2013, were as follows:
	June 30, 2013	Total				Quoted Prices					Significant Other					Significant
		Fair Value				(Level 1)					Observable Inputs					Unobservable
											(Level 2)					Inputs (Level 3)
	(In thousands)
	Investments in registered investment companies	$	127,266				$	74,856				$	52,410				$	—
	Pooled separate accounts	1,001					—					1,001					—
	Total assets at fair value	$	128,267				$	74,856				$	53,411				$	—
Schedule of Amounts Recognized In Balance Sheet	'
	The following amounts are recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
		Pension								Postretirement
	June 30,	2014				2013					2014				2013
	(In thousands)
	Other assets
	Prepaid benefit cost	$	23,078			$	12,074				$	—			$	—
	Accrued expenses-compensation and benefits
	Accrued benefit liability	(2,408		)		(1,644		)			(770		)		(837		)
	Other noncurrent liabilities
	Accrued benefit liability	(28,099		)		(22,712		)			(9,675		)		(11,465		)
	Net amount recognized, end of year	$	(7,429	)		$	(12,282	)			$	(10,445	)		$	(12,302	)
Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets	'
	The following table provides information about pension plans with projected benefit obligations and accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
	June 30,	2014				2013
	(In thousands)
	Projected benefit obligation	$	30,550			$	24,460
	Accumulated benefit obligation	26,379				19,732
	Fair value of plan assets	44				104
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	'
	The components of net periodic benefit costs recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings were as follows:
		Pension												Postretirement
	Years ended June 30,	2014				2013				2012					2014				2013			2012
	(In thousands)
	Components of net periodic benefit costs
	Service cost	$	10,196			$	10,100			$	9,434				$	170			$	377		$	450
	Interest cost	5,604				4,911				5,987					480				611			798
	Expected return on plan assets	(9,687		)		(9,465		)		(10,014		)			—				—			—
	Prior service cost (credit) amortization	391				359				368					(440		)		(537		)	(536		)
	Actuarial loss (gain) amortization	2,030				3,250				1,605					(365		)		—			—
	Curtailment credit	—				—				—					(1,511		)		—			—
	Net periodic benefit costs (credit)	$	8,534			$	9,155			$	7,380				$	(1,666	)		$	451		$	712
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Amounts recognized in the accumulated other comprehensive loss component of shareholders' equity for Company-sponsored plans were as follows:
	June 30, 2014	Pension			Postretirement					Total
	(In thousands)
	Unrecognized net actuarial losses (gains), net of taxes	$	9,956			$	(1,716	)		$	8,240
	Unrecognized prior service cost (credit), net of taxes	728				(982		)		(254		)
	Total	$	10,684			$	(2,698	)		$	7,986
Schedule of Assumptions Used	'
	Benefit obligations were determined using the following weighted average assumptions:
		Pension						Postretirement
	June 30,	2014			2013				2014			2013
	Weighted average assumptions
	Discount rate	3.57	%		3.92	%			4	%		4.5	%
	Rate of compensation increase	3.5	%		3.5	%			3.5	%		3.5	%
	Rate of increase in health care cost levels
	Initial level	NA			NA				7	%		7.5	%
	Ultimate level	NA			NA				5	%		5	%
	Years to ultimate level	NA			NA				4 years			5 years
	NA-Not applicable
	Net periodic benefit costs were determined using the following weighted average assumptions:
		Pension									Postretirement
	Years ended June 30,	2014			2013			2012				2014			2013			2012
	Weighted average assumptions
	Discount rate	3.92	%		3.5	%		4.65	%			4.5	%		4.1	%		5.25	%
	Expected return on plan assets	8	%		8	%		8	%			NA			NA			NA
	Rate of compensation increase	3.5	%		3.5	%		4.5	%			3.5	%		3.5	%		4.5	%
	Rate of increase in health care cost levels
	Initial level	NA			NA			NA				7.5	%		8	%		8.5	%
	Ultimate level	NA			NA			NA				5	%		5	%		5	%
	Years to ultimate level	NA			NA			NA				5 years			6 years			7 years
	NA-Not applicable
Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates	'
	Assumed rates of increase in healthcare cost have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the healthcare plans. A change of one percentage point in the assumed healthcare cost trend rates would have the following effects:
		One						One
		Percentage						Percentage
		Point Increase						Point Decrease
	(In thousands)
	Effect on service and interest cost components for fiscal 2014		$	35					$	(28	)
	Effect on postretirement benefit obligation as of June 30, 2014		434						(362		)
Schedule of Targeted and Weighted Average Asset Allocations by Assets Category for Investments Pension Plans	'
	The targeted and weighted average asset allocations by asset category for investments held by the Company's pension plans are as follows:
		2014 Allocation							2013 Allocation
	June 30,	Target			Actual				Target			Actual
	Domestic equity securities	35	%		36	%			35	%		34	%
	Fixed income investments	30	%		27	%			30	%		28	%
	International equity securities	25	%		26	%			25	%		27	%
	Global equity securities	10	%		11	%			10	%		11	%
	Fair value of plan assets	100	%		100	%			100	%		100	%
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments	'
	The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service as appropriate, are expected to be paid:
	Years ending June 30,	Pension					Postretirement
		Benefits					Benefits
	(In thousands)
	2015		$	16,799				$	770
	2016		23,081					791
	2017		15,805					802
	2018		15,696					806
	2019		14,935					784
	2020-2024		84,791					3,508

Earnings_per_Share_Tables

Earnings per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	'
	The following table presents the calculations of earnings per share:
	Years ended June 30,	2014		2013		2012
	(In thousands except per share data)
	Net earnings	$	113,541	$	123,650	$	104,372
	Basic average shares outstanding	44,636		44,455		44,825
	Dilutive effect of stock options and equivalents	774		630		275
	Diluted average shares outstanding	45,410		45,085		45,100
	Earnings per share
	Basic	$	2.54	$	2.78	$	2.33
	Diluted	2.5		2.74		2.31

Capital_Stock_Tables

Capital Stock (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Stock Repurchases	'
	Repurchases of the Company's common and Class B stock are as follows:
	Years ended June 30,	2014		2013		2012
	(In thousands)
	Number of shares	1,640		1,477		976
	Cost at market value	$	78,226	$	54,734	$	26,881

Common_Stock_and_Sharebased_Co1

Common Stock and Share-based Compensation Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Activity	'
	Information about the shares issued under this plan is as follows:
	Years ended June 30,	2014			2013				2012
	Shares issued (in thousands)	86			130				135
	Average fair value	$	7.59		$	5.55			$	4.43
	Average purchase price	40.3			29.5				22.6
	Average market price	48.36			38.56				29.15
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Activity	'
	The Company's restricted stock activity during the year ended June 30, 2014, was as follows:
	Restricted Stock	Shares			Weighted Average						Aggregate
					Grant Date						Intrinsic
					Fair Value						Value
	(Shares and Aggregate Intrinsic Value in thousands)
	Nonvested at June 30, 2013	576				$	30.96
	Granted	179				48.01
	Vested	(146	)			31.79
	Forfeited	(44	)			35.71
	Nonvested at June 30, 2014	565				35.77						$	27,341
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Equivalent Units Activity	'
	The following table summarizes the activity for stock equivalent units during the year ended June 30, 2014:
	Stock Equivalent Units	Units		Weighted Average						Aggregate Intrinsic Value
				Issue Date
				Fair Value
	(Units and Aggregate Intrinsic Value in thousands)
	Balance at June 30, 2013	201			$	35.6
	Additions	42			49.45
	Converted to common stock	(14	)		35.31
	Balance at June 30, 2014	229			38.19						$	2,332
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	'
	A summary of stock option activity and weighted average exercise prices follows:
	Stock Options	Options		Weighted						Weighted		Aggregate
				Average						Average		Intrinsic
				Exercise						Remaining		Value
				Price						Contractual
										Term
	(Options and Aggregate Intrinsic Value in thousands)
	Outstanding July 1, 2013	4,916			$	39.76
	Granted	464			48.23
	Exercised	(1,323	)		41.21
	Forfeited	(179	)		40.11
	Outstanding June 30, 2014	3,878			40.26					5		$	35,305
	Exercisable June 30, 2014	2,155			44.39					2.6		12,300
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions	'
	The following summarizes the assumptions used in determining the fair value of options granted:
	Years ended June 30,	2014		2013			2012
	Risk-free interest rate	1.9-2.1%		0.4-1.3%			0.4-1.6%
	Expected dividend yield	4.2	%	5	%		5	%
	Expected option life	7-8 yrs		7-8 yrs			7-8 yrs
	Expected stock price volatility	36	%	35	%		32	%

Commitments_and_Contingent_Lia1

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	'
	Below are the minimum rental commitments at June 30, 2014, under all noncancelable operating leases due in succeeding fiscal years:
	Years ending June 30,
	(In thousands)
	2015	$	18,801
	2016	18,107
	2017	17,165
	2018	14,462
	2019	13,225
	Thereafter	88,903
	Total minimum rentals	$	170,663
Schedule of Future Broadcast Rights Payments Due	'
	The table shows broadcast rights payments due in succeeding fiscal years:
	Years ending June 30,	Recorded			Unavailable
		Commitments			Rights
	(In thousands)
	2015		$	4,511		$	10,101
	2016		2,062			11,099
	2017		1,142			6,398
	2018		627			1,692
	2019		236			175
	Thereafter		260			—
	Total amounts payable		$	8,838		$	29,465

Other_Comprehensive_Income_Los1

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The following table summarizes the items of other comprehensive income (loss) and the accumulated other comprehensive loss balances:
		Minimum
		Pension/Post
		Retirement
		Liability
		Adjustments
	(In thousands)
	Balance at June 30, 2011	$	(16,163	)
	Current-year adjustments, pretax	(11,397		)
	Tax benefit	4,445
	Other comprehensive loss	(6,952		)
	Balance at June 30, 2012	(23,115		)
	Current-year adjustments, pretax	10,997
	Tax expense	(4,223		)
	Other comprehensive income	6,774
	Balance at June 30, 2013	(16,341		)
	Current-year adjustments, pretax	12,310
	Tax expense	(4,727		)
	Other comprehensive income	7,583
	Balance at June 30, 2014	(8,758		)

Fair_Value_Measurement_Fair_Va

Fair Value Measurement Fair Value (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table sets forth the carrying value and the estimated fair value of the Company's financial instruments:
		June 30, 2014				June 30, 2013
	(In thousands)	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
	Broadcast rights payable	$	8,838	$	8,408	$	9,185	$	8,723
	Long-term debt	715,000		717,032		350,000		350,132

Financial_Information_about_In1

Financial Information about Industry Segments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	'
	The following table presents financial information by segment:
	Years ended June 30,	2014			2013			2012
	(In thousands)
	Revenues
	National media	$	1,065,898		$	1,095,195		$	1,060,385
	Local media	402,810			376,145			316,302
	Total revenues	$	1,468,708		$	1,471,340		$	1,376,687
	Segment profit
	National media	$	113,113		$	137,985		$	133,020
	Local media	113,060			124,116			88,291
	Unallocated corporate	(39,658		)	(51,267		)	(35,540		)
	Income from operations	186,515			210,834			185,771
	Interest expense, net	(12,176		)	(13,430		)	(12,896		)
	Earnings before income taxes	$	174,339		$	197,404		$	172,875
	Depreciation and amortization
	National media	$	29,455		$	19,199		$	17,617
	Local media	28,815			24,471			24,732
	Unallocated corporate	1,658			1,680			1,977
	Total depreciation and amortization	$	59,928		$	45,350		$	44,326
	Assets
	National media	$	1,422,855		$	1,454,225		$	1,332,505
	Local media	996,935			587,611			589,096
	Unallocated corporate	124,010			98,223			94,698
	Total assets	$	2,543,800		$	2,140,059		$	2,016,299
	Capital expenditures
	National media	$	5,491		$	6,455		$	8,544
	Local media	16,578			14,688			13,385
	Unallocated corporate	2,753			4,826			13,789
	Total capital expenditures	$	24,822		$	25,969		$	35,718

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D1

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information	'
	Year ended June 30, 2014	First			Second			Third			Fourth			Total
		Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter
	(In thousands except per share data)
	Revenues
	National media	$	266,899		$	249,694		$	269,680		$	279,625		$	1,065,898
	Local media	89,553			104,354			97,734			111,169			402,810
	Total revenues	$	356,452		$	354,048		$	367,414		$	390,794		$	1,468,708
	Operating profit
	National media	$	28,076		$	28,070		$	13,614		$	43,353		$	113,113
	Local media	25,676			35,225			26,696			25,463			113,060
	Unallocated corporate	(10,944		)	(11,394		)	(9,081		)	(8,239		)	(39,658		)
	Income from operations	$	42,808		$	51,901		$	31,229		$	60,577		$	186,515
	Net earnings	$	24,041		$	30,569		$	18,486		$	40,445		$	113,541
	Basic earnings per share	0.54			0.68			0.41			0.91			2.54
	Diluted earnings per share	0.53			0.67			0.41			0.89			2.5
	Dividends per share	0.4075			0.4075			0.4325			0.4325			1.68
	Year ended June 30, 2013	First			Second			Third			Fourth			Total
		Quarter			Quarter			Quarter			Quarter
	(In thousands except per share data)
	Revenues
	National media	$	266,970		$	249,436		$	284,228		$	294,561		$	1,095,195
	Local media	87,187			111,159			85,387			92,412			376,145
	Total revenues	$	354,157		$	360,595		$	369,615		$	386,973		$	1,471,340
	Operating profit
	National media	$	29,424		$	22,177		$	42,991		$	43,393		$	137,985
	Local media	27,644			44,711			24,085			27,676			124,116
	Unallocated corporate	(11,763		)	(9,435		)	(17,030		)	(13,039		)	(51,267		)
	Income from operations	$	45,305		$	57,453		$	50,046		$	58,030		$	210,834
	Net earnings	$	24,855		$	35,571		$	29,421		$	33,803		$	123,650
	Basic earnings per share	0.56			0.8			0.66			0.76			2.78
	Diluted earnings per share	0.55			0.79			0.65			0.75			2.74
	Dividends per share	0.3825			0.3825			0.4075			0.4075			1.58

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
	segment
	stations
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'	'
Number of reportable segments	2	'	'
Number of operating network-affiliated television stations	14	'	'
Impairments in unamortized broadcast rights costs	$0	$0	$100,000
Other revenue, typical period of adjustment to estimated sales	'3 months	'	'
Advertising expenses	79,500,000	90,200,000	89,900,000
Likelihood of recognized income tax positions are sustained, minimum percentage	50.00%	'	'
Stop loss contract amount to cap self-insured medical claims	$300,000	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Subscription Acquisition Costs) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified			Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amortization period for subscription acquisition costs	'	'	'1 year	'2 years
Capitalized direct-response advertising costs	$6.50	$6.50	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Property, Plant, and Equipment) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	$35,627	$33,607	$31,989
Minimum [Member] | Buildings and Improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment estimated useful lives	'5 years	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Machinery and Equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment estimated useful lives	'3 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Buildings and Improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment estimated useful lives	'45 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Machinery and Equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, plant and equipment estimated useful lives	'20 years	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Intangible Assets and Goodwill) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
	reporting_unit
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'
Number of Reporting Units	3
FCC licenses [Member]	'
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'
Maximum term of FCC broadcast licenses (in years)	'8 years
Minimum [Member] | Network Affiliation Agreements [Member]	'
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'
Amortizable intangible assets estimated useful lives	'25 years
Minimum [Member] | Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Excluding Network Affiliation Agreements [Member]	'
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'
Amortizable intangible assets estimated useful lives	'1 year
Maximum [Member] | Network Affiliation Agreements [Member]	'
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'
Amortizable intangible assets estimated useful lives	'40 years
Maximum [Member] | Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Excluding Network Affiliation Agreements [Member]	'
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]	'
Amortizable intangible assets estimated useful lives	'10 years

Acquisitions_Narrative_Details

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jun. 19, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Feb. 28, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 19, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 19, 2014

Oct. 31, 2012

31-May-13

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jul. 31, 2011

Oct. 31, 2011

Jan. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

31-May-12

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Other intangible assets [Member]

KMOV [Member]

KMOV [Member]

KMOV [Member]

KTVK [Member]

KTVK [Member]

KTVK [Member]

KASW [Member]

LivingtheCountryLife [Member]

Parenting [Member]

Parenting [Member]

Parenting [Member]

Parenting [Member]

Parenting [Member]

Parenting [Member]

Parenting [Member]

Parenting [Member]

EatingWell [Member]

Rachael Ray [Member]

FamilyFun [Member]

Allrecipes.com [Member]

Allrecipes.com [Member]

ShopNation [Member]

ShopNation [Member]

ShopNation [Member]

Other intangible assets [Member]

Other intangible assets [Member]

Customer lists [Member]

Advertiser relationships [Member]

Developed content [Member]

Internet domain names [Member]

Trademarks [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payments for acquisitions of businesses

$222,800,000

'

'

'

'

$417,461,000

$50,190,000

$248,964,000

'

$185,800,000

'

'

$189,900,000

'

'

$32,900,000

$1,400,000

$41,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$27,800,000

$4,300,000

$12,100,000

$175,000,000

'

$4,000,000

'

'

Percentage of voting interests acquired

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

49.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

100.00%

100.00%

'

'

Acquisition-date fair value of consideration transferred

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

45,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,400,000

'

'

Acquisition-date fair value of consideration transferred, contingent consideration

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,400,000

'

'

Estimate of future aggregate contingent payments, low range

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Estimate of future aggregate contingent payments, high range

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

Purchase price allocation, definite-lived intangible assets

'

26,488,000

'

'

'

26,488,000

'

'

16,733,000

'

13,140,000

3,385,000

'

13,348,000

13,348,000

'

'

'

'

'

1,500,000

1,300,000

900,000

3,100,000

1,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill

'

841,627,000

'

'

'

841,627,000

788,854,000

733,127,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

56,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill, expected tax deductible amount

'

52,600,000

'

'

'

52,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

33,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Acquisition related costs

'

2,400,000

1,500,000

1,600,000

5,100,000

5,500,000

5,100,000

2,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Reduction in estimated contingent consideration payable

'

($2,300,000)

($2,300,000)

($1,100,000)

($2,500,000)

($5,700,000)

($2,500,000)

($1,018,000)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($2,300,000)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($3,400,000)

($2,500,000)

Acquisitions_Summary_of_Estima

Acquisitions (Summary of Estimated Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Intangible assets	$274,671	'	'
Goodwill	841,627	788,854	733,127
Fiscal 2014 Acquisitions [Member]	'	'	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	18,934	'	'
Current portion of broadcast rights	6,495	'	'
Other current assets	1,015	'	'
Property, plant, and equipment	30,240	'	'
Noncurrent assets	10,186	'	'
Intangible assets	274,671	'	'
Total identifiable assets acquired	341,541	'	'
Current portion of broadcast rights payable	-6,495	'	'
Other current liabilities	-1,820	'	'
Long-term liabilities	-10,184	'	'
Total liabilities assumed	-18,499	'	'
Net identifiable assets acquired	323,042	'	'
Goodwill	52,589	'	'
Net assets acquired	$375,631	'	'

Acquisitions_Summary_of_Acquir

Acquisitions (Summary of Acquired Intangible Assets by Acquisition) (Details) (USD $)

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Network Affiliation Agreements [Member]

Other intangible assets [Member]

FCC licenses [Member]

KMOV [Member]

KMOV [Member]

KMOV [Member]

KMOV [Member]

KTVK [Member]

KTVK [Member]

KTVK [Member]

KTVK [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Network Affiliation Agreements [Member]

Other intangible assets [Member]

FCC licenses [Member]

Network Affiliation Agreements [Member]

Other intangible assets [Member]

FCC licenses [Member]

Other intangible assets [Member]

Other intangible assets [Member]

Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intangible assets subject to amortization

$26,488

$9,755

$16,733

'

$13,140

$9,755

$3,385

'

$13,348

$0

$13,348

'

'

'

'

'

Intangible assets not subject to amortization

'

'

'

248,183

'

'

'

101,973

'

'

'

146,210

'

'

'

'

Intangible assets, total

$274,671

'

'

'

$115,113

'

'

'

$159,558

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life

'

'7 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'10 years

'6 years

'2 years

'1 year

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Percentage of LIFO inventory	49.00%	50.00%	'
LIFO inventory income recognized	$800,000	$1,700,000	$700,000
Inventory, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Raw materials	11,993,000	14,336,000	'
Work in process	13,398,000	16,392,000	'
Finished goods	2,814,000	2,680,000	'
Subtotal	28,205,000	33,408,000	'
Reserve for LIFO cost valuation	-4,197,000	-5,022,000	'
Inventories	$24,008,000	$28,386,000	'

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill2

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Intangibles Assets) (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

National media [Member]

National media [Member]

National media [Member]

National media [Member]

National media [Member]

National media [Member]

National media [Member]

National media [Member]

National media [Member]

National media [Member]

Local media [Member]

Local media [Member]

Local media [Member]

Local media [Member]

Local media [Member]

Local media [Member]

Depreciation and amortization [Member]

Depreciation and amortization [Member]

Internet domain names [Member]

Internet domain names [Member]

Trademarks [Member]

Trademarks [Member]

Advertiser relationships [Member]

Advertiser relationships [Member]

Customer lists [Member]

Customer lists [Member]

Other intangible assets [Member]

Other intangible assets [Member]

FCC licenses [Member]

FCC licenses [Member]

Other intangible assets [Member]

Other intangible assets [Member]

Network Affiliation Agreements [Member]

Network Affiliation Agreements [Member]

National media [Member]

National media [Member]

Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intangible assets subject to amortization, gross amount

$287,161,000

$260,503,000

'

'

'

'

'

$8,752,000

$8,752,000

$16,257,000

$16,387,000

$17,105,000

$16,805,000

'

'

$16,733,000

$0

$228,314,000

$218,559,000

'

'

Intangible assets subject to amortization, accumulated amortization

-149,605,000

-135,571,000

'

'

'

'

'

-6,069,000

-3,755,000

-14,852,000

-11,242,000

-5,608,000

-3,041,000

'

'

-188,000

0

-122,888,000

-117,533,000

'

'

Intangible assets subject to amortization, net amount

137,556,000

124,932,000

'

'

'

'

'

2,683,000

4,997,000

1,405,000

5,145,000

11,497,000

13,764,000

'

'

16,545,000

0

105,426,000

101,026,000

'

'

Intangible assets not subject to amortization

697,975,000

459,349,000

'

1,827,000

1,827,000

148,889,000

158,446,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

547,259,000

299,076,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intangible assets, net

835,531,000

584,281,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amortization expense

13,099,000

11,743,000

12,337,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected future amortization expense, 2014

13,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected future amortization expense, 2015

12,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected future amortization expense, 2016

11,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected future amortization expense, 2017

10,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected future amortization expense, 2018

10,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,300,000

10,300,000

Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)

0

0

0

'

'

9,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill3

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

31-May-14

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

31-May-14

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

National media [Member]

National media [Member]

Local media [Member]

Local media [Member]

Magazine brands [Member]

Magazine brands [Member]

Magazine brands [Member]

Magazine brands [Member]

Magazine brands [Member]

MXM [Member]

MXM [Member]

MXM [Member]

MXM [Member]

MXM [Member]

National media [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

National media [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Goodwill [Roll Forward]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill at beginning of period

$788,854,000

$733,127,000

'

$788,854,000

$733,127,000

$0

$0

'

'

$617,100,000

'

'

'

'

$171,900,000

'

'

Acquisitions

52,773,000

55,727,000

'

184,000

55,727,000

52,589,000

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill at end of period

841,627,000

788,854,000

733,127,000

789,038,000

788,854,000

52,589,000

0

'

'

617,100,000

'

'

'

'

171,900,000

'

'

Goodwill impairment loss

0

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)

$0

$0

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20.00%

'

'

'

'

40.00%

'

'

'

Discount rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10.00%

'

'

'

'

12.00%

'

'

'

'

Revenue growth rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6.60%

2.00%

'

'

'

2.40%

5.20%

Terminal Growth Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.00%

'

'

'

'

5.00%

'

'

'

'

Percent of fair value to net assets, 100 basis point increase in discount rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7.00%

'

'

'

'

25.00%

'

'

'

'

Percent of fair value to net assets, 100 basis point decrease in discount rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11.00%

'

'

'

'

25.00%

'

'

'

'

Restructuring_Accrual_Narrativ

Restructuring Accrual (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Employee Severance [Member]

Employee Severance [Member]

Performance Improvement Plan [Member]

Performance Improvement Plan [Member]

Performance Improvement Plan [Member]

Performance Improvement Plan [Member]

Performance Improvement Plan [Member]

Performance Improvement Plan [Member]

Performance Improvement Plan [Member]

Performance Improvement Plan [Member]

Performance Improvement Plan [Member]

Performance Improvement Plan [Member]

Performance Improvement Plan [Member]

Performance Improvement Plan [Member]

Performance Improvement Plan [Member]

Performance Improvement Plan [Member]

Performance Improvement Plan [Member]

National media [Member]

National media [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

employees

employees

employees

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Depreciation and amortization [Member]

Production, distribution, and editorial [Member]

Employee Severance [Member]

Employee Severance [Member]

Employee Severance [Member]

Vacated building [Member]

Vacated Lease Space [Member]

Other Restructuring [Member]

Other Restructuring [Member]

Other Restructuring [Member]

Other Restructuring [Member]

Depreciation and amortization [Member]

Depreciation and amortization [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Write-down of assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Inventory Write-down

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restructuring charges

'

'

'

'

7,382,000

7,382,000

3,700,000

20,800,000

'

7,800,000

'

'

3,400,000

8,500,000

11,915,000

300,000

400,000

500,000

463,000

1,141,000

463,000

'

'

Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,300,000

10,300,000

Expected pay out period of severance costs (in months)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'12 months

'9 months

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated

'

'

'

'

'

'

75

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of employees affected by plan

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100

195

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Reversal of excess restructuring accrual

($1,356,000)

($827,000)

($1,356,000)

($827,000)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restructuring_Accrual_Schedule

Restructuring Accrual (Schedule of Changes in the Restructuring Accrual) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
				Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]	Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]	Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]	Employee Severance [Member]	Employee Severance [Member]
								Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	'	$8,103	$10,644	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	7,382	7,382
Cash payments	'	-6,258	-9,559	'	'	'	'	'
Reversal of excess accrual	-1,356	'	'	-827	-1,356	-827	'	'
Balance at end of year	'	$13,545	$8,103	'	'	'	'	'

Longterm_Debt_Details

Long-term Debt (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Subordinated note interest rate	'	3.25%	'	'
Write off of deferred financing costs	$600,000	$600,000	'	'
Long-term Debt	'	715,000,000	350,000,000	'
Covenant requirement, maximum ratio of debt to trailing 12 month EBITDA	'	3.75	'	'
Covenant requirement, minimum ratio of EBITDA to interest expense	'	2.75	'	'
Interest expense related to long-term debt	'	10,900,000	12,700,000	12,000,000
Line of Credit [Member] | Asset-backed Bank Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accounts receivable net of reserves outstanding under revolving agreement	'	150,900,000	'	'
Line of credit facility weighted average effective interest rate	'	1.04%	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	'	100,000,000	'	'
Debt instrument term	'	'2 years	'	'
Long-term Debt	'	70,000,000	75,000,000	'
Credit facility remaining borrowing capacity	'	30,000,000	'	'
Line of Credit [Member] | Asset-backed Bank Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Commitment fee percentage	'	0.40%	'	'
Line of Credit [Member] | Asset-backed Bank Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Commitment fee percentage	'	0.45%	'	'
Line of Credit [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Line of credit facility weighted average effective interest rate	'	1.65%	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	'	200,000,000	'	'
Debt instrument term	'	'5 years	'	'
Long-term Debt	'	20,000,000	0	'
Credit facility remaining borrowing capacity	'	180,000,000	'	'
Credit facility, maximum additional borrowing capacity available	'	200,000,000	'	'
Line of Credit [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Commitment fee percentage	'	0.13%	'	'
Line of Credit [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Commitment fee percentage	'	0.25%	'	'
Line of Credit [Member] | Term Loan Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Line of credit facility weighted average effective interest rate	'	1.66%	'	'
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Term Loan Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	'	250,000,000	'	'
Long-term Debt	'	250,000,000	0	'
Senior Notes [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Private placement notes interest rate, minimum	'	1.73%	'	'
Private placement notes interest rate, maximum	'	7.19%	'	'
Private placement notes weighted average interest rate	'	2.74%	'	'
Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	'	150,000,000	'	'
Long-term Debt	'	150,000,000	0	'
KASW [Member]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	'	$12,500,000	'	'

Longterm_Debt_Schedule_of_Long

Long-term Debt (Schedule of Long-term Debt and Maturities of Long-term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Long-term Debt [Abstract]	'	'
Total long-term debt	$715,000,000	$350,000,000
Current portion of long-term debt	-87,500,000	-50,000,000
Long-term debt	627,500,000	300,000,000
Principal payments on debt due in succeeding fiscal years [Abstract]	'	'
2015	87,500,000	'
2016	62,500,000	'
2017	75,000,000	'
2018	75,000,000	'
2019	265,000,000	'
Thereafter	150,000,000	'
Total long-term debt	715,000,000	350,000,000
Variable-rate Credit Facilities [Member] | Asset-backed Bank Facility [Member]	'	'
Long-term Debt [Abstract]	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	100,000,000	'
Total long-term debt	70,000,000	75,000,000
Principal payments on debt due in succeeding fiscal years [Abstract]	'	'
Total long-term debt	70,000,000	75,000,000
Variable-rate Credit Facilities [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'
Long-term Debt [Abstract]	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	200,000,000	'
Total long-term debt	20,000,000	0
Principal payments on debt due in succeeding fiscal years [Abstract]	'	'
Total long-term debt	20,000,000	0
Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Term Loan Facility [Member]	'	'
Long-term Debt [Abstract]	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	250,000,000	'
Total long-term debt	250,000,000	0
Principal payments on debt due in succeeding fiscal years [Abstract]	'	'
Total long-term debt	250,000,000	0
Private Placement Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 6.70% Due 7/13/2013 [Member]	'	'
Long-term Debt [Abstract]	'	'
Stated interest rate	6.70%	'
Total long-term debt	0	50,000,000
Principal payments on debt due in succeeding fiscal years [Abstract]	'	'
Total long-term debt	0	50,000,000
Private Placement Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 7.19% Due 7/13/2014 [Member]	'	'
Long-term Debt [Abstract]	'	'
Stated interest rate	7.19%	'
Total long-term debt	25,000,000	25,000,000
Principal payments on debt due in succeeding fiscal years [Abstract]	'	'
Total long-term debt	25,000,000	25,000,000
Private Placement Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 2.62% Due 3/1/2015 [Member]	'	'
Long-term Debt [Abstract]	'	'
Stated interest rate	2.62%	'
Total long-term debt	50,000,000	50,000,000
Principal payments on debt due in succeeding fiscal years [Abstract]	'	'
Total long-term debt	50,000,000	50,000,000
Private Placement Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 3.04% Due 3/1/2016 [Member]	'	'
Long-term Debt [Abstract]	'	'
Stated interest rate	3.04%	'
Total long-term debt	50,000,000	50,000,000
Principal payments on debt due in succeeding fiscal years [Abstract]	'	'
Total long-term debt	50,000,000	50,000,000
Private Placement Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 3.04% Due 3/1/2017 [Member]	'	'
Long-term Debt [Abstract]	'	'
Stated interest rate	3.04%	'
Total long-term debt	50,000,000	50,000,000
Principal payments on debt due in succeeding fiscal years [Abstract]	'	'
Total long-term debt	50,000,000	50,000,000
Private Placement Notes [Member] | Senior Notes 3.04% Due 3/1/2018 [Member]	'	'
Long-term Debt [Abstract]	'	'
Stated interest rate	3.04%	'
Total long-term debt	50,000,000	50,000,000
Principal payments on debt due in succeeding fiscal years [Abstract]	'	'
Total long-term debt	50,000,000	50,000,000
Private Placement Notes [Member] | Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member]	'	'
Long-term Debt [Abstract]	'	'
Total long-term debt	150,000,000	0
Principal payments on debt due in succeeding fiscal years [Abstract]	'	'
Total long-term debt	$150,000,000	$0

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Effective income tax rate	34.90%	37.40%	39.60%
Valuation allowance	$1,742,000	$1,655,000	'
Unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact effective tax rate	26,800,000	25,200,000	'
Uncertain tax benefit recognized from lapse in statute of limitations that relate to income tax positions on temporary differences	2,700,000	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, accrued interest and penalties	7,600,000	6,500,000	'
Amount by which unrecognized tax benefits may decrease within the next 12 months, minimum	2,300,000	'	'
Amount by which unrecognized tax benefits may decrease within the next 12 months, maximum	$24,100,000	'	'

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Incom

Income Taxes (Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Currently payable	'	'	'
Federal	$37,615	$30,604	$9,911
State	2,764	1,419	1,222
Foreign	37	42	103
Current Total	40,416	32,065	11,236
Deferred	'	'	'
Federal	18,138	35,383	49,046
State	2,386	6,453	8,153
Foreign	-142	-147	68
Deferred Total	20,382	41,689	57,267
Income Taxes	$60,798	$73,754	$68,503

Income_Taxes_Effective_Income_

Income Taxes (Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Effective income tax rate reconciliation	'	'	'
U.S. statutory tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, less federal income tax benefits	2.20%	3.00%	3.50%
Settlements - audits / tax litigation	-0.30%	-1.60%	-0.50%
Restructuring of international operations	-2.50%	0.00%	0.00%
Other	0.50%	1.00%	1.60%
Effective income tax rate	34.90%	37.40%	39.60%

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Defer

Income Taxes (Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets	'	'
Accounts receivable allowances and return reserves	$15,964	$12,123
Compensation and benefits	34,320	42,602
Indirect benefit of uncertain state and foreign tax positions	10,875	10,421
All other assets	5,174	13,222
Total deferred tax assets	66,333	78,368
Valuation allowance	-1,742	-1,655
Net deferred tax assets	64,591	76,713
Deferred tax liabilities	'	'
Subscription acquisition costs	76,359	75,914
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	255,936	238,557
Gains from dispositions	24,048	24,027
All other liabilities	4,907	4,969
Total deferred tax liabilities	361,250	343,467
Net deferred tax liability	$296,659	$266,754

Income_Taxes_Unrecognized_Tax_

Income Taxes (Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Reconciliation of gross unrecognized tax benefits [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	$42,402	$39,164
Increases in tax positions for prior years	327	664
Decreases in tax positions for prior years	-699	-181
Increases in tax positions for current year	5,756	9,987
Settlements	-652	-65
Lapse in statute of limitations	-9,139	-7,167
Balance at end of year	$37,995	$42,402

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben2

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan [Abstract]	'	'	'
Maximum percentage of eligible compensation allowed for employee contributions	50.00%	'	'
Employer matching percentage of the first 3% of employee contributions	100.00%	'	'
Maximum percentage of employee eligible compensation with 100% matching contributions by employer	3.00%	'	'
Employer matching percentage of the next 2% of employee contributions	50.00%	'	'
Maximum percentage of employee eligible compensation with 50% matching contributions by employer	2.00%	'	'
Company contribution expense	$9,300,000	$8,700,000	$8,400,000
Defined Benefit Postretirement Life Insurance [Member] | Key Officers and Retirees [Member]	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangements [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net periodic pension cost	300,000	300,000	200,000
Accrued liability	4,100,000	'	4,000,000
Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Accumulated benefit obligation	138,300,000	126,700,000	'
Expected benefit payments in fiscal 2015	16,799,000	'	'
Amounts to be Recognized as Net Periodic Benefit Costs in Next Fiscal Year [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net actuarial gains (losses)	-700,000	'	'
Prior service costs (credit)	200,000	'	'
Postretirement [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Expected benefit payments in fiscal 2015	770,000	'	'
Amounts to be Recognized as Net Periodic Benefit Costs in Next Fiscal Year [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net actuarial gains (losses)	400,000	'	'
Prior service costs (credit)	-400,000	'	'
Common Stock $1 par value [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Company stock included in equity securities plan assets	0	'	0
Class B Stock $1 par value [Member] | Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Company stock included in equity securities plan assets	$0	'	$0

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben3

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans (Obligations and Funded Status) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments	$915	$0	'
Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	140,549	137,287	'
Service cost	10,196	10,100	9,434
Interest cost	5,604	4,911	5,987
Participant contributions	0	0	'
Actuarial loss (gain)	4,083	473	'
Benefits paid (including lump sums)	-8,739	-12,222	'
Benefit obligation, end of year	152,608	140,549	137,287
Change in Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	128,267	124,568	'
Actual return on plan assets	25,117	15,329	'
Employer contributions	534	592	'
Participant contributions	0	0	'
Benefits paid (including lump sums)	-8,739	-12,222	'
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	145,179	128,267	124,568
Over (under) funded status, end of year	-7,429	-12,282	'
Postretirement [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments	-1,732	0	'
Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	12,302	14,975	'
Service cost	170	377	450
Interest cost	480	611	798
Participant contributions	842	808	'
Actuarial loss (gain)	-114	-2,952	'
Benefits paid (including lump sums)	-1,503	-1,517	'
Benefit obligation, end of year	10,445	12,302	14,975
Change in Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	0	0	'
Actual return on plan assets	0	0	'
Employer contributions	661	709	'
Participant contributions	842	808	'
Benefits paid (including lump sums)	-1,503	-1,517	'
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	0	0	0
Over (under) funded status, end of year	($10,445)	($12,302)	'

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben4

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans (Fair Values and Financial Statement Presentation) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]	'	'	'
Unrecognized net actuarial losses (gains), net of taxes	$8,240	'	'
Unrecognized prior service cost (credit), net of taxes	-254	'	'
Total	7,986	'	'
Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements for Pension Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	145,179	128,267	124,568
Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]	'	'	'
Other assets, Prepaid benefit cost	23,078	12,074	'
Accrued expenses-compensation and benefits, Accrued benefit liability	-2,408	-1,644	'
Other noncurrent liabilities, Accrued benefit liability	-28,099	-22,712	'
Net amount recognized, end of year	-7,429	-12,282	'
Projected and Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	30,550	24,460	'
Accumulated benefit obligation	26,379	19,732	'
Fair value of plan assets	44	104	'
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs [Abstract]	'	'	'
Service cost	10,196	10,100	9,434
Interest cost	5,604	4,911	5,987
Expected return on plan assets	-9,687	-9,465	-10,014
Prior service cost (credit) amortization	391	359	368
Actuarial loss (gain) amortization	2,030	3,250	1,605
Curtailment credit	0	0	0
Net periodic benefit costs (credit)	8,534	9,155	7,380
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]	'	'	'
Unrecognized net actuarial losses (gains), net of taxes	9,956	'	'
Unrecognized prior service cost (credit), net of taxes	728	'	'
Total	10,684	'	'
Pension Plans [Member] | Investments in Registered Investment Companies [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements for Pension Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	144,619	127,266	'
Pension Plans [Member] | Pooled Seperate Accounts [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements for Pension Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	560	1,001	'
Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements for Pension Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	85,509	74,856	'
Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Investments in Registered Investment Companies [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements for Pension Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	85,509	74,856	'
Pension Plans [Member] | Quoted Prices (Level 1) [Member] | Pooled Seperate Accounts [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements for Pension Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements for Pension Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	59,670	53,411	'
Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Investments in Registered Investment Companies [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements for Pension Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	59,110	52,410	'
Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Pooled Seperate Accounts [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements for Pension Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	560	1,001	'
Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements for Pension Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Investments in Registered Investment Companies [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements for Pension Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Pension Plans [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Pooled Seperate Accounts [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements for Pension Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Postretirement [Member]	'	'	'
Fair Value Measurements for Pension Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	0
Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]	'	'	'
Other assets, Prepaid benefit cost	0	0	'
Accrued expenses-compensation and benefits, Accrued benefit liability	-770	-837	'
Other noncurrent liabilities, Accrued benefit liability	-9,675	-11,465	'
Net amount recognized, end of year	-10,445	-12,302	'
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs [Abstract]	'	'	'
Service cost	170	377	450
Interest cost	480	611	798
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	0
Prior service cost (credit) amortization	-440	-537	-536
Actuarial loss (gain) amortization	-365	0	0
Curtailment credit	-1,511	0	0
Net periodic benefit costs (credit)	-1,666	451	712
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]	'	'	'
Unrecognized net actuarial losses (gains), net of taxes	-1,716	'	'
Unrecognized prior service cost (credit), net of taxes	-982	'	'
Total	($2,698)	'	'

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben5

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans (Assumptions) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Effect of One-Percentage Point Change in Assumed HealthCare Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]	'	'	'
Effect of one percentage point increase on service and interest cost components	35	'	'
Effect of one percentage point decrease on service and interest cost components	-28	'	'
Effect of one percentage point increase on postretirement benefit obligation	434	'	'
Effect of one percentage point decrease on postretirement benefit obligation	-362	'	'
Pension Plans [Member] | Benefit Obligation [Member]	'	'	'
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Discount rate	3.57%	'	3.92%
Pension Plans [Member] | Benefit Obligation [Member] | Year One [Member]	'	'	'
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Rate of compensation increase	3.50%	'	3.50%
Pension Plans [Member] | Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Member]	'	'	'
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]	'	'	'
Discount rate	3.92%	3.50%	4.65%
Expected return on plan assets	8.00%	8.00%	8.00%
Pension Plans [Member] | Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Member] | Year One [Member]	'	'	'
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]	'	'	'
Rate of compensation increase	3.50%	3.50%	4.50%
Postretirement [Member] | Benefit Obligation [Member]	'	'	'
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.00%	'	4.50%
Rate of increase in health care cost [Abstract]	'	'	'
Initial level	7.00%	7.50%	'
Ultimate level	5.00%	5.00%	'
Years to ultimate level	'4 years	'5 years	'
Postretirement [Member] | Benefit Obligation [Member] | Year One [Member]	'	'	'
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Rate of compensation increase	3.50%	'	3.50%
Postretirement [Member] | Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Member]	'	'	'
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.50%	4.10%	5.25%
Rate of increase in health care cost [Abstract]	'	'	'
Initial level	7.50%	8.00%	8.50%
Ultimate level	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Years to ultimate level	'5 years	'6 years	'7 years
Postretirement [Member] | Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Member] | Year One [Member]	'	'	'
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]	'	'	'
Rate of compensation increase	3.50%	3.50%	4.50%

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben6

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans (Plan Assets, Schedule of Allocations by Asset Category) (Details) (Pension Plans [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Target plan assets allocation	100.00%	100.00%	'
Actual plan assets allocation	100.00%	'	100.00%
Domestic Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Target plan assets allocation	35.00%	35.00%	'
Actual plan assets allocation	36.00%	'	34.00%
Fixed Income Investments [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Target plan assets allocation	30.00%	30.00%	'
Actual plan assets allocation	27.00%	'	28.00%
International Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Target plan assets allocation	25.00%	25.00%	'
Actual plan assets allocation	26.00%	'	27.00%
Global Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Target plan assets allocation	10.00%	10.00%	'
Actual plan assets allocation	11.00%	'	11.00%

Pension_and_Postretirement_Ben7

Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans (Future Expected Benefit Payments) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Pension Plans [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosure [Line Items]	'
2015	$16,799
2016	23,081
2017	15,805
2018	15,696
2019	14,935
2020-2024	84,791
Postretirement [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosure [Line Items]	'
2015	770
2016	791
2017	802
2018	806
2019	784
2020-2024	$3,508

Earnings_per_Share_Details

Earnings per Share (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net earnings	$113,541	$123,650	$104,372
Basic average shares outstanding	44,636,000	44,455,000	44,825,000
Dilutive effect of stock options and equivalents	774,000	630,000	275,000
Diluted average shares outstanding	45,410,000	45,085,000	45,100,000
Earnings per share	'	'	'
Basic (in usd per share)	$2.54	$2.78	$2.33
Diluted (in usd per share)	$2.50	$2.74	$2.31
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities, shares	1,800,000	3,100,000	4,200,000
Antidilutive securities, weighted average exercise price	$50.54	$46.56	$42.66

Capital_Stock_Details

Capital Stock (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	31-May-14	Oct. 31, 2011
	classesofstock
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Number of classes of common stock outstanding	2	'	'	'	'
Authorized dollar amount of shares to be repurchased	'	'	'	$100,000,000	$100,000,000
Repurchases: Number of shares	1,640,000	1,477,000	976,000	'	'
Repurchases: Cost at market value	78,226,000	54,734,000	26,881,000	'	'
Remaining authorized repurchase amount	108,200,000	'	'	'	'
Shares tendered for the exercise of price of options (in shares)	1,100,000	'	'	'	'
Cost of shares tendered for the exercise price of options	$54,100,000	'	'	'	'
Class B Stock $1 par value [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock voting rights	'10 votes per share	'	'	'	'
Common Stock $1 par value [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock voting rights	'one vote per share	'	'	'	'

Common_Stock_and_Sharebased_Co2

Common Stock and Share-based Compensation Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Common Stock and Share-based Compensation Plans [Abstract]	'	'	'
Compensation expense	$12.20	$11.50	$10.50
Income tax benefit from compensation expense	$4.50	$4.20	$3.90

Common_Stock_and_Sharebased_Co3

Common Stock and Share-based Compensation Plans (ESPP) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of shares authorized	6,900,000	'	'
Number of shares available for grant	5,300,000	'	'
ESPP [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Purchase price, as a percent of fair market value of stock on either first or last trading day of offering period	85.00%	'	'
Offering period frequency	'quarterly	'	'
Number of shares authorized	1,500,000	'	'
Number of shares available for grant	362,000	'	'
Offering period	'3 months	'	'
Expected stock price volatility	36.00%	35.00%	32.00%
Shares issued under plan	'	'	'
Shares issued	86,000	130,000	135,000
Average fair value	$7.59	$5.55	$4.43
Average purchase price	$40.30	$29.50	$22.60
Average market price	$48.36	$38.56	$29.15

Common_Stock_and_Sharebased_Co4

Common Stock and Share-based Compensation Plans (Equity Instruments Other than Options) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of shares authorized	6,900,000	'	'
Number of shares available for grant	5,300,000	'	'
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Nonvested at beginning of year	576,000	'	'
Granted, shares/units	179,000	'	'
Vested, shares	-146,000	'	'
Forfeited, shares	-44,000	'	'
Nonvested at end of year	565,000	576,000	'
Weighted Average Grant/Issue Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Nonvested at beginning of year, weighted average grant/issue date fair value	$30.96	'	'
Granted, weighted average grant/issue date fair value	$48.01	'	'
Vested, weighted average grant/issue date fair value	$31.79	'	'
Forfeited, weighted average grant/issue date fair value	$35.71	'	'
Nonvested at end of year, weighted average grant/issue date fair value	$35.77	$30.96	'
Nonvested at end of year, aggregate intrinsic value	$27,341,000	'	'
Unearned compensation cost	6,000,000	'	'
Unearned compensation cost, weighted average period of recognition (in years)	'1 year 10 months	'	'
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value	$48.01	$34.69	$25.97
Total fair value of shares vested	6,200,000	5,600,000	900,000
Restricted Stock [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Award vesting period	'3 years	'	'
Restricted Stock [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Award vesting period	'5 years	'	'
Stock Equivalent Units [Member]	'	'	'
Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Nonvested at beginning of year	201,000	'	'
Granted, shares/units	42,000	'	'
Converted to common stock, units	-14,000	'	'
Nonvested at end of year	229,000	201,000	'
Weighted Average Grant/Issue Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Nonvested at beginning of year, weighted average grant/issue date fair value	$35.60	'	'
Granted, weighted average grant/issue date fair value	$49.45	'	'
Nonvested at end of year, weighted average grant/issue date fair value	$38.19	$35.60	'
Converted to common stock, total intrinsic value	$100,000	$0	$0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Converted in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$35.31	'	'

Common_Stock_and_Sharebased_Co5

Common Stock and Share-based Compensation Plans (Options) (Details) (Stock Options [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Award expiration period	'10 years	'	'
Award vesting period	'3 years	'	'
Options [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Outstanding, shares, at beginning of year	4,916	'	'
Granted, shares	464	'	'
Exercised, shares	-1,323	'	'
Forfeited, shares	-179	'	'
Outstanding, shares, at end of year	3,878	4,916	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]	'	'	'
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price per share, at beginning of year	$39.76	'	'
Granted, weighted average exercise price	$48.23	'	'
Exercised, weighted average exercise price	$41.21	'	'
Forfeited, weighted average exercise price	$40.11	'	'
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price per share, at end of year	$40.26	$39.76	'
Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term, at end of year (in years)	'5 years 0 months	'	'
Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value, at end of year	$35,305,000	'	'
Exercisable, shares, at end of year	2,155	'	'
Exercisable, weighted average exercise price, at end of year	$44.39	'	'
Exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term, at end of year (in years)	'2 years 7 months	'	'
Exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value, at end of year	12,300,000	'	'
Fair value assumptions [Abstract]	'	'	'
Risk free interest rate, minimum	1.90%	0.40%	0.40%
Risk free interest rate, maximum	2.10%	1.30%	1.60%
Expected dividend yield	4.20%	5.00%	5.00%
Expected stock price volatility	36.00%	35.00%	32.00%
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value	$11.41	$6.62	$4.45
Exercised, total intrinsic value	9,600,000	12,000,000	200,000
Unearned compensation cost	3,500,000	'	'
Unearned compensation cost, weighted average period of recognition (in years)	'1 year 8 months	'	'
Cash received from option exercises	54,500,000	34,700,000	1,600,000
Tax benefit realized from option exercises	$3,700,000	$4,700,000	$100,000
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value assumptions [Abstract]	'	'	'
Expected option life	'7 years	'7 years	'7 years
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Fair value assumptions [Abstract]	'	'	'
Expected option life	'8 years	'8 years	'8 years

Commitments_and_Contingent_Lia2

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Operating Leases) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Rent expense for operating leases	$20,200,000	$20,500,000	$21,100,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	'	'	'
2015	18,801,000	'	'
2016	18,107,000	'	'
2017	17,165,000	'	'
2018	14,462,000	'	'
2019	13,225,000	'	'
Thereafter	88,903,000	'	'
Total minimum rentals	$170,663,000	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingent_Lia3

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Broadcast Rights) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
Unavailable broadcast rights	'
Fair value of unavailable broadcast rights	$28,100,000
Broadcast Rights [Member]	'
Recorded broadcast rights commitments	'
Broadcast rights payments due: 2015	4,511,000
Broadcast rights payments due: 2016	2,062,000
Broadcast rights payments due: 2017	1,142,000
Broadcast rights payments due: 2018	627,000
Broadcast rights payments due: 2019	236,000
Broadcast rights payments due: Thereafter	260,000
Total amounts payable	8,838,000
Unavailable broadcast rights	'
Unavailable broadcast rights payments due: 2015	10,101,000
Unavailable broadcast rights payments due: 2016	11,099,000
Unavailable broadcast rights payments due: 2017	6,398,000
Unavailable broadcast rights payments due: 2018	1,692,000
Unavailable broadcast rights payments due: 2019	175,000
Unavailable broadcast rights payments due: Thereafter	0
Unavailable broadcast rights	$29,465,000

Other_Comprehensive_Income_Los2

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Increase (Decrease) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance	($16,341)	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	7,583	6,774	-6,952
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance	-8,758	-16,341	'
Minimum Pension/Post Retirement Liability Adjustments [Member]	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance	-16,341	-23,115	-16,163
Current-year adjustments, pretax	12,310	10,997	-11,397
Tax expense	-4,727	-4,223	4,445
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	7,583	6,774	-6,952
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance	($8,758)	($16,341)	($23,115)

Fair_Value_Measurement_Details

Fair Value Measurement (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Estimated Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Broadcast rights payable	$8,408	$8,723
Long-term debt	717,032	350,132
Carrying Amount [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Broadcast rights payable	8,838	9,185
Long-term debt	$715,000	$350,000

Financial_Information_about_In2

Financial Information about Industry Segments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
									measures
									segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of reportable segments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2	'	'
Intersegment Transactions	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0	'	'
Number of principal financial measures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2	'	'
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	390,794,000	367,414,000	354,048,000	356,452,000	386,973,000	369,615,000	360,595,000	354,157,000	1,468,708,000	1,471,340,000	1,376,687,000
Income from operations	60,577,000	31,229,000	51,901,000	42,808,000	58,030,000	50,046,000	57,453,000	45,305,000	186,515,000	210,834,000	185,771,000
Interest expense, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-12,176,000	-13,430,000	-12,896,000
Earnings before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	174,339,000	197,404,000	172,875,000
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	59,928,000	45,350,000	44,326,000
Assets	2,543,800,000	'	'	'	2,140,059,000	'	'	'	2,543,800,000	2,140,059,000	2,016,299,000
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	24,822,000	25,969,000	35,718,000
National media [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	279,625,000	269,680,000	249,694,000	266,899,000	294,561,000	284,228,000	249,436,000	266,970,000	1,065,898,000	1,095,195,000	1,060,385,000
Income from operations	43,353,000	13,614,000	28,070,000	28,076,000	43,393,000	42,991,000	22,177,000	29,424,000	113,113,000	137,985,000	133,020,000
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	29,455,000	19,199,000	17,617,000
Assets	1,422,855,000	'	'	'	1,454,225,000	'	'	'	1,422,855,000	1,454,225,000	1,332,505,000
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,491,000	6,455,000	8,544,000
Local media [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of broadcast rights	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	8,800,000	9,700,000	11,900,000
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	111,169,000	97,734,000	104,354,000	89,553,000	92,412,000	85,387,000	111,159,000	87,187,000	402,810,000	376,145,000	316,302,000
Income from operations	25,463,000	26,696,000	35,225,000	25,676,000	27,676,000	24,085,000	44,711,000	27,644,000	113,060,000	124,116,000	88,291,000
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	28,815,000	24,471,000	24,732,000
Assets	996,935,000	'	'	'	587,611,000	'	'	'	996,935,000	587,611,000	589,096,000
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	16,578,000	14,688,000	13,385,000
Unallocated corporate [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income from operations	-8,239,000	-9,081,000	-11,394,000	-10,944,000	-13,039,000	-17,030,000	-9,435,000	-11,763,000	-39,658,000	-51,267,000	-35,540,000
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,658,000	1,680,000	1,977,000
Assets	124,010,000	'	'	'	98,223,000	'	'	'	124,010,000	98,223,000	94,698,000
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$2,753,000	$4,826,000	$13,789,000

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D2

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$390,794,000	$367,414,000	$354,048,000	$356,452,000	$386,973,000	$369,615,000	$360,595,000	$354,157,000	$1,468,708,000	$1,471,340,000	$1,376,687,000
Income from operations	60,577,000	31,229,000	51,901,000	42,808,000	58,030,000	50,046,000	57,453,000	45,305,000	186,515,000	210,834,000	185,771,000
Net earnings	40,445,000	18,486,000	30,569,000	24,041,000	33,803,000	29,421,000	35,571,000	24,855,000	113,541,000	123,650,000	104,372,000
Basic earnings per share	$0.91	$0.41	$0.68	$0.54	$0.76	$0.66	$0.80	$0.56	$2.54	$2.78	$2.33
Diluted earnings per share	$0.89	$0.41	$0.67	$0.53	$0.75	$0.65	$0.79	$0.55	$2.50	$2.74	$2.31
Dividends per share	$0.43	$0.43	$0.41	$0.41	$0.41	$0.41	$0.38	$0.38	$1.68	$1.58	$1.40
Reduction in estimated contingent consideration payable	-2,300,000	-2,300,000	-1,100,000	'	'	-2,500,000	'	'	-5,700,000	-2,500,000	-1,018,000
Reversal of excess restructuring accrual	'	-1,356,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Write off of deferred financing costs	'	600,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	600,000	'	'
Acquisition related costs	2,400,000	1,500,000	1,600,000	'	'	5,100,000	'	'	5,500,000	5,100,000	2,700,000
Performance Improvement Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	3,700,000	20,800,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Parenting [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reduction in estimated contingent consideration payable	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,300,000	'	'
ShopNation [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reduction in estimated contingent consideration payable	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-3,400,000	-2,500,000	'
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reversal of excess restructuring accrual	'	'	'	'	'	'	-827,000	'	-1,356,000	-827,000	'
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Performance Improvement Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	7,800,000	'	'	'	'
National media [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	279,625,000	269,680,000	249,694,000	266,899,000	294,561,000	284,228,000	249,436,000	266,970,000	1,065,898,000	1,095,195,000	1,060,385,000
Income from operations	43,353,000	13,614,000	28,070,000	28,076,000	43,393,000	42,991,000	22,177,000	29,424,000	113,113,000	137,985,000	133,020,000
Local media [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	111,169,000	97,734,000	104,354,000	89,553,000	92,412,000	85,387,000	111,159,000	87,187,000	402,810,000	376,145,000	316,302,000
Income from operations	25,463,000	26,696,000	35,225,000	25,676,000	27,676,000	24,085,000	44,711,000	27,644,000	113,060,000	124,116,000	88,291,000
Unallocated corporate [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income from operations	($8,239,000)	($9,081,000)	($11,394,000)	($10,944,000)	($13,039,000)	($17,030,000)	($9,435,000)	($11,763,000)	($39,658,000)	($51,267,000)	($35,540,000)

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual1

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$10,559	$13,436	$10,823
Charged to cost and expenses	7,839	17,360	18,604
Charged to other accounts	0	0	0
Deductions	-10,585	-20,237	-15,991
Balance at end of period	7,813	10,559	13,436
Reserve for doubtful accounts [Member]	'	'	'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	6,653	9,126	6,379
Charged to cost and expenses	3,177	3,099	4,841
Charged to other accounts	0	0	0
Deductions	-4,366	-5,572	-2,094
Balance at end of period	5,464	6,653	9,126
Reserve for returns [Member]	'	'	'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	3,906	4,310	4,444
Charged to cost and expenses	4,662	14,261	13,763
Charged to other accounts	0	0	0
Deductions	-6,219	-14,665	-13,897
Balance at end of period	$2,349	$3,906	$4,310