Lin Television (LNTV) 10-Q 12 Nov 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Nov. 07, 2014
Entity Registrant Name	'LIN Television Corporation	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000931058	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
LIN Television Corporation	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'LIN Television Corporation	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000931058	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	1,000
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Class A common stock	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	39,433,422
Class B common stock	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	17,901,726
Class C common stock	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	2

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:	'		'
Cash and cash equivalents	$23,382,000		$12,525,000
Marketable securities	174,000		0
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts (2014 - $4,748; 2013 - $3,188)	145,370,000		145,309,000
Deferred income tax assets	5,396,000		6,898,000
Other current assets	19,096,000		15,201,000
Total current assets	193,418,000		179,933,000
Property and equipment, net	214,378,000		221,078,000
Deferred financing costs	14,075,000		16,448,000
Goodwill	195,421,000		203,528,000
Broadcast licenses	491,062,000		536,515,000
Other intangible assets, net	44,730,000		47,049,000
Other assets	12,127,000		12,299,000
Total assets	1,165,211,000	[1]	1,216,850,000	[1]
Current liabilities:	'		'
Current portion of long-term debt	20,383,000		17,364,000
Accounts payable	15,485,000		14,002,000
Income taxes payable	258,000		1,420,000
Accrued expenses	64,197,000		51,696,000
Program obligations	7,428,000		7,027,000
Total current liabilities	107,751,000		91,509,000
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	871,931,000		927,328,000
Deferred income tax liabilities	50,712,000		64,686,000
Program obligations	2,941,000		4,146,000
Other liabilities	21,294,000		27,209,000
Total liabilities	1,054,629,000	[1]	1,114,878,000	[1]
Commitments and Contingencies	'		'
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	15,165,000		12,845,000
Stockholders' equity:	'		'
Treasury shares, 4,947,659 shares of class A common shares as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, at cost	-21,984,000		-21,984,000
Accumulated deficit	-1,019,738,000		-1,006,322,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-25,009,000		-25,526,000
Total stockholders' deficit	95,417,000		89,127,000
Total equity	95,417,000		89,127,000
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and shareholders’ equity	1,165,211,000		1,216,850,000
Class A common stock	'		'
Stockholders' equity:	'		'
Common stock	643,783,000		624,564,000
Class B common stock	'		'
Stockholders' equity:	'		'
Common stock	518,365,000		518,395,000
Class C common stock	'		'
Stockholders' equity:	'		'
Common stock	0		0
LIN Television Corporation	'		'
Current assets:	'		'
Cash and cash equivalents	21,244,000		12,525,000
Marketable securities	174,000		0
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts (2014 - $4,748; 2013 - $3,188)	145,371,000		145,409,000
Deferred income tax assets	5,396,000		6,898,000
Other current assets	19,096,000		15,201,000
Total current assets	191,281,000		180,033,000
Property and equipment, net	214,378,000		221,078,000
Deferred financing costs	14,075,000		16,448,000
Goodwill	195,421,000		203,528,000
Broadcast licenses	491,062,000		536,515,000
Other intangible assets, net	44,730,000		47,049,000
Other assets	12,127,000		12,299,000
Total assets	1,163,074,000	[1]	1,216,950,000	[1]
Current liabilities:	'		'
Current portion of long-term debt	20,383,000		17,364,000
Accounts payable	15,485,000		14,002,000
Income taxes payable	258,000		1,420,000
Accrued expenses	64,197,000		51,696,000
Program obligations	7,428,000		7,027,000
Total current liabilities	107,751,000		91,509,000
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	873,931,000		929,328,000
Deferred income tax liabilities	50,712,000		64,686,000
Program obligations	2,941,000		4,146,000
Other liabilities	21,294,000		27,209,000
Total liabilities	1,056,629,000	[1]	1,116,878,000	[1]
Commitments and Contingencies	'		'
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	15,165,000		12,845,000
Stockholders' equity:	'		'
Common stock	0		0
Investment in parent company’s shares, at cost	-21,984,000		-21,984,000
Additional paid-in capital	1,157,079,000		1,140,370,000
Accumulated deficit	-1,018,806,000		-1,005,633,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-25,009,000		-25,526,000
Total stockholders' deficit	91,280,000		87,227,000
Noncontrolling interest	0		0
Total equity	91,280,000		87,227,000
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and shareholders’ equity	$1,163,074,000		$1,216,950,000
[1]	Our consolidated assets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 include total assets of: $54,207 and $56,056, respectively, of variable interest entities (“VIEs”) that can only be used to settle the obligations of the VIEs. These assets include broadcast licenses and other intangible assets of: $43,477 and $44,677 and program rights of: $1,664 and $2,186 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Our consolidated liabilities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 include $3,248 and $4,126, respectively, of total liabilities of the VIEs for which the VIEs’ creditors have no recourse to the Company, including $1,986 and $2,727, respectively, of program obligations. See further description in Note 1 — “Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.”

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$4,748	$3,188
Treasury stock, shares	4,947,659	4,947,659
Total assets of VIEs	54,207	56,056
Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	43,477	44,677
Program rights	1,664	2,186
Total liabilities of VIEs	3,248	4,126
Program obligations	1,986	2,727
Class A common stock	'	'
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	42,802,516	39,013,005
Common stock, outstanding shares	37,854,857	34,065,346
Class B common stock	'	'
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	17,901,726	20,901,726
Common stock, outstanding shares	17,901,726	20,901,726
Class C common stock	'	'
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, issued shares	2	2
Common stock, outstanding shares	2	2
LIN Television Corporation	'	'
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	4,748	3,188
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000	1,000
Total assets of VIEs	54,207	56,056
Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	43,477	44,677
Program rights	1,664	2,186
Total liabilities of VIEs	3,248	4,126
Program obligations	$1,986	$2,727

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net revenues	$192,063	$163,110	$547,069	$468,448
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Direct operating	76,029	62,504	220,950	180,695
Selling, general and administrative	44,306	41,319	137,554	118,657
Amortization of program rights	6,972	7,605	20,353	22,542
Corporate	8,521	10,682	29,718	30,047
Depreciation	10,892	11,429	32,665	34,387
Amortization of intangible assets	3,788	5,886	15,065	17,038
Impairment of broadcast licenses and goodwill	60,867	0	60,867	0
Charges	1,084	468	1,084	2,991
Loss (gain) from asset dispositions	42	-9	141	173
Operating (loss) income	-20,438	23,226	28,672	61,918
Other expense:	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	14,209	13,976	42,568	42,275
Share of loss in equity investments	0	0	100	25
Other (income) expense, net	-768	2,055	-851	2,115
Total other expense, net	13,441	16,031	41,817	44,415
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes	-33,879	7,195	-13,145	17,503
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	-7,996	-139,313	813	-135,154
Net (loss) income	-25,883	146,508	-13,958	152,657
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	517	-430	-542	-900
Net (loss) income attributable to reporting entity	-26,400	146,938	-13,416	153,557
Basic net (loss) income per common share:	'	'	'	'
Net (loss) income (in dollars per share)	($0.49)	$2.78	($0.25)	$2.93
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding used in calculating basic income (loss) per common share (in shares)	54,372	52,791	53,962	52,328
Diluted net (loss) income per common share:	'	'	'	'
Net (loss) income (in dollars per share)	($0.49)	$2.63	($0.25)	$2.77
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding used in calculating diluted income per common share (in shares)	54,372	55,855	53,962	55,378
LIN Television Corporation	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	192,063	163,110	547,069	468,448
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Direct operating	76,029	62,504	220,950	180,695
Selling, general and administrative	44,306	41,319	137,554	118,657
Amortization of program rights	6,972	7,605	20,353	22,542
Corporate	8,169	10,405	28,662	29,770
Depreciation	10,892	11,429	32,665	34,387
Amortization of intangible assets	3,788	5,886	15,065	17,038
Impairment of broadcast licenses and goodwill	60,867	0	60,867	0
Charges	1,084	468	1,084	2,991
Loss (gain) from asset dispositions	42	-9	141	173
Operating (loss) income	-20,086	23,503	29,728	62,195
Other expense:	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	14,231	13,976	42,631	42,275
Share of loss in equity investments	0	0	100	25
Other (income) expense, net	-768	2,055	-851	2,115
Total other expense, net	13,463	16,031	41,880	44,415
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes	-33,549	7,472	-12,152	17,780
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	-7,996	-139,313	813	-135,154
Net (loss) income	-25,553	146,785	-12,965	152,934
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	517	-430	-542	-900
Net (loss) income attributable to reporting entity	($26,070)	$147,215	($12,423)	$153,834

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net (loss) income	($25,883)	$146,508	($13,958)	$152,657
Amortization of pension net losses, reclassified, net of tax of $113 and $169 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $338 and $507 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively	172	259	517	777
Comprehensive (loss) income	-25,711	146,767	-13,441	153,434
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	517	-430	-542	-900
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to reporting entity	-26,228	147,197	-12,899	154,334
LIN Television Corporation	'	'	'	'
Net (loss) income	-25,553	146,785	-12,965	152,934
Amortization of pension net losses, reclassified, net of tax of $113 and $169 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $338 and $507 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively	172	259	517	777
Comprehensive (loss) income	-25,381	147,044	-12,448	153,711
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	517	-430	-542	-900
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to reporting entity	($25,898)	$147,474	($11,906)	$154,611

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Amortization of pension net losses, tax	$113	$169	$338	$507
LIN Television Corporation	'	'	'	'
Amortization of pension net losses, tax	$113	$169	$338	$507

Consolidated_Statement_of_Shar

Consolidated Statement of Shareholdersb Equity (USD $)

Total

Class A

Class B

Common Stock

Common Stock

Treasury Stock (at cost)

Additional Paid-In Capital

Accumulated Deficit

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

USD ($)

Class A

Class B

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Common Stock

Investment in Parent Companybs Common Stock, at cost

Additional Paid-In Capital

Accumulated Deficit

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Balance at Dec. 31, 2012

($91,564)

'

'

$313

$235

($21,984)

$1,129,691

($1,164,435)

($35,384)

($91,564)

'

($21,984)

$1,130,239

($1,164,435)

($35,384)

Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

'

'

'

Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amortization of pension net losses, reclassified, net of tax of $225 and $338 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively

777

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

777

777

'

'

'

'

777

Issuance of class A common shares

1,454

'

'

4

'

'

1,450

'

'

1,255

'

'

1,255

'

'

Conversion of class B common shares to class A common shares

0

'

'

26

-26

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Tax benefit from exercise of share options and vesting of restricted share awards

2,180

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,180

'

'

2,180

'

'

Share-based compensation

6,691

'

'

0

'

'

6,691

'

'

6,691

'

'

6,691

'

'

Dividends declared

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2,000

'

Effect of 2013 LIN LLC Merger

0

'

'

621,827

518,185

'

-1,140,012

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income (loss) attributable to reporting entity

153,557

'

'

'

'

'

'

153,557

'

153,834

'

'

'

153,834

'

Balance at Sep. 30, 2013

73,095

'

'

622,170

518,394

-21,984

0

-1,010,878

-34,607

71,173

'

-21,984

1,140,365

-1,012,601

-34,607

Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2013

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

'

'

'

Balance at Jun. 30, 2013

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amortization of pension net losses, reclassified, net of tax of $225 and $338 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively

259

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

259

'

'

'

'

'

Net income (loss) attributable to reporting entity

146,938

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

147,215

'

'

'

'

'

Balance at Sep. 30, 2013

73,095

'

'

'

'

-21,984

'

'

'

71,173

'

-21,984

'

'

'

Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2013

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

'

'

'

Balance at Dec. 31, 2013

89,127

'

'

624,564

518,395

-21,984

'

-1,006,322

-25,526

87,227

'

-21,984

1,140,370

-1,005,633

-25,526

Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013

'

39,013,005

20,901,726

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

'

'

'

Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amortization of pension net losses, reclassified, net of tax of $225 and $338 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively

517

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

517

517

'

'

'

'

517

Issuance of class A common shares

2,480

'

'

2,480

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Conversion of class B common shares to class A common shares

0

'

'

30

-30

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Tax benefit from exercise of share options and vesting of restricted share awards

13,476

'

'

13,476

'

'

'

'

'

13,476

'

'

13,476

'

'

Share-based compensation

6,095

'

'

6,095

'

'

'

'

'

6,095

'

'

6,095

'

'

Dividends declared

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-750

'

'

'

-750

'

Noncontrolling interest adjustments

-2,862

'

'

-2,862

'

'

'

'

'

-2,862

'

'

-2,862

'

'

Net income (loss) attributable to reporting entity

-13,416

'

'

'

'

'

'

-13,416

'

-12,423

'

'

'

-12,423

'

Balance at Sep. 30, 2014

95,417

'

'

643,783

518,365

-21,984

'

-1,019,738

-25,009

91,280

'

-21,984

1,157,079

-1,018,806

-25,009

Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2014

'

42,802,516

17,901,726

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

'

'

'

Balance at Jun. 30, 2014

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amortization of pension net losses, reclassified, net of tax of $225 and $338 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively

172

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

172

'

'

'

'

'

Net income (loss) attributable to reporting entity

-26,400

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-26,070

'

'

'

'

'

Balance at Sep. 30, 2014

$95,417

'

'

'

'

($21,984)

'

'

'

$91,280

'

($21,984)

'

'

'

Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2014

'

42,802,516

17,901,726

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000

'

'

'

'

Consolidated_Statement_of_Shar1

Consolidated Statement of Shareholdersb Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Pension net gain (losses), tax	$113	$169	$338	$507
LIN Television Corporation	'	'	'	'
Pension net gain (losses), tax	$113	$169	$338	$507

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net (loss) income	($13,958)	$152,657
Adjustment to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation	32,665	34,387
Amortization of intangible assets	15,065	17,038
Impairment of broadcast licenses and goodwill	60,867	0
Amortization of financing costs and note discounts	2,693	2,723
Amortization of program rights	20,353	22,542
Cash payments for programming	-20,444	-23,994
Share of loss in equity investments	100	25
Deferred income taxes, net	666	-7,144
Extinguishment of income tax liability related to the 2013 LIN LLC Merger	0	-132,542
Share-based compensation	6,111	6,766
Loss from asset dispositions	141	173
Other, net	2,679	1,291
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:	'	'
Accounts receivable	9,526	3,191
Other assets	-7,685	-597
Accounts payable	-4,137	-9,609
Accrued interest expense	-598	3,761
Other liabilities and accrued expenses	6,339	-12,163
Net cash provided by operating activities	110,383	58,505
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-17,066	-21,671
Acquisition of broadcast towers	-7,257	0
Payments for business combinations, net of cash acquired	-24,825	-10,082
Proceeds from the sale of assets	114	76
Contributions to equity investments	-100	0
Purchase of marketable securities	-174	0
Capital contribution to joint venture with NBCUniversal	0	-100,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-49,308	-131,677
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net proceeds on exercises of employee and director stock-based compensation	2,480	1,450
Tax benefit from exercises of share options	0	2,180
Proceeds from borrowings on long-term debt	45,000	101,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-97,698	-49,394
Payment of long-term debt issue costs	0	-654
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-50,218	54,582
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	10,857	-18,590
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	12,525	46,307
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	23,382	27,717
LIN Television Corporation	'	'
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net (loss) income	-12,965	152,934
Adjustment to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation	32,665	34,387
Amortization of intangible assets	15,065	17,038
Impairment of broadcast licenses and goodwill	60,867	0
Amortization of financing costs and note discounts	2,693	2,723
Amortization of program rights	20,353	22,542
Cash payments for programming	-20,444	-23,994
Share of loss in equity investments	100	25
Deferred income taxes, net	666	-7,144
Extinguishment of income tax liability related to the 2013 LIN LLC Merger	0	-132,542
Share-based compensation	6,111	6,766
Loss from asset dispositions	141	173
Other, net	2,679	1,291
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:	'	'
Accounts receivable	9,625	3,113
Other assets	-7,685	-597
Accounts payable	-4,137	-9,609
Accrued interest expense	-598	3,761
Other liabilities and accrued expenses	6,339	-12,163
Net cash provided by operating activities	111,475	58,704
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-17,066	-21,671
Acquisition of broadcast towers	-7,257	0
Payments for business combinations, net of cash acquired	-24,825	-10,082
Proceeds from the sale of assets	114	76
Contributions to equity investments	-100	0
Purchase of marketable securities	-174	0
Capital contribution to joint venture with NBCUniversal	0	-100,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-49,308	-131,677
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net proceeds on exercises of employee and director stock-based compensation	0	1,251
Tax benefit from exercises of share options	0	2,180
Proceeds from borrowings on long-term debt	45,000	101,000
Payment of dividend	-750	-2,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-97,698	-49,394
Payment of long-term debt issue costs	0	-654
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-53,448	52,383
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	8,719	-20,590
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	12,525	46,307
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$21,244	$25,717

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Principles of Consolidation
	LIN Media LLC (“LIN LLC”), together with its subsidiaries, including LIN Television Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“LIN Television”), is a local multimedia company operating in the United States. LIN LLC and its subsidiaries are affiliates of HM Capital Partners I LP (“HMC”). In these notes, the terms “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” mean LIN LLC and all subsidiaries included in our consolidated financial statements.
	On July 30, 2013, LIN TV Corp., a Delaware corporation (“LIN TV”), completed its merger with and into LIN LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of LIN TV, with LIN LLC as the surviving entity (the “2013 LIN LLC Merger”) pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 12, 2013, by and between LIN TV and LIN LLC (the “2013 LIN LLC Merger Agreement”).  LIN LLC filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on July 31, 2013 (the “Form 8-K”) for the purpose of establishing LIN LLC as the successor registrant to LIN TV pursuant to Rule 12g-3(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and to disclose certain related matters, including the consummation of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger.  Pursuant to Rule 12g-3(a) under the Exchange Act and in accordance with the filing of the Form 8-K, the class A common shares representing limited liability interests in LIN LLC, as the successor registrant to LIN TV, were deemed registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act.  References to "LIN LLC," "we," "us," or the "Company" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that include any period at and before the effectiveness of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger shall be deemed to refer to LIN TV as the predecessor registrant to LIN LLC.  For more information concerning the effects of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger and the succession of LIN LLC to LIN TV upon its effectiveness, please see the Form 8-K.
	The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
	In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to state fairly our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.  The interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our Company, our wholly-owned and majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries, and VIEs for which we are the primary beneficiary. We review all local marketing agreements (“LMAs”), shared services agreements (“SSAs”), joint sales agreements (“JSAs”) and related agreements to evaluate whether consolidation of entities that are party to such arrangements is required under U.S. GAAP.
	During the first quarter of 2014, we began operating under two segments, which also represent our reportable segments, “Broadcast” and “Digital” that are disclosed separately from our corporate activities. Our Broadcast segment includes 43 television stations and seven digital channels that are either owned, operated or serviced by us in 23 U.S. markets, all of which are engaged principally in the sale of television advertising and digital advertising primarily related to our television station companion websites. Our Digital segment includes the operating results of the following digital companies: LIN Digital LLC ("LIN Digital"), LIN Mobile, LLC ("LIN Mobile"), HYFN, Inc. ("HYFN"), Dedicated Media, Inc. ("Dedicated Media"), and Federated Media Publishing LLC ("Federated Media"). Corporate and unallocated expenses primarily include our costs to operate as a public company and to operate our corporate locations. Corporate is not a reportable segment. We have retrospectively recast prior period disclosures to reflect this change in our reportable operating segments. See Note 5 - “Segment Reporting” for further discussion. Prior to January 1, 2014, we had one reportable segment.
	We conduct our business through LIN Television and its subsidiaries and we guarantee all of LIN Television’s debt.  All of the consolidated wholly-owned subsidiaries of LIN Television fully and unconditionally guarantee LIN Television’s senior secured credit facility, the 83/8% Senior Notes due 2018 (the “83/8% Senior Notes”), and the 63/8% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “63/8% Senior Notes”) on a joint-and-several basis.
	Prior to the 2013 LIN LLC Merger, LIN TV had no operations or assets other than its investments in its subsidiaries. Subsequent to the 2013 LIN LLC Merger and consistent with its classification as a partnership for federal income tax purposes, LIN LLC has separate operations relating to the administration of the partnership. The consolidated financial statements of LIN LLC represent its own operations and the consolidated operations of LIN Television, which remains a corporation after the 2013 LIN LLC Merger.
	On July 24, 2014, we filed a joint proxy statement/prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") which was mailed to the shareholders of LIN LLC in connection with a special meeting of the shareholders of LIN LLC to be held on August 20, 2014 for the purpose of voting on the proposal to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated March 21, 2014, with Media General, Inc., a Virginia corporation ("Media General"), Mercury New Holdco, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“New Holdco”), Mercury Merger Sub 1, Inc., a Virginia corporation and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of New Holdco (“Merger Sub 1”) and Mercury Merger Sub 2, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of New Holdco (“Merger Sub 2”).
	On August 20, 2014, we amended the terms of the Merger Agreement (as amended, the "Merger Agreement") following the announcement of CBS Affiliation Relations, a unit of CBS Corporation ("CBS") that it would not renew its network affiliation agreement related to our WISH-TV television station located in Indianapolis, Indiana upon the expiration of that agreement on December 31, 2014. As a result, the special meeting of the shareholders of LIN LLC was convened on August 20, 2014 and then adjourned before conducting any business. On September 15, 2014, we filed a supplement and an updated joint proxy statement/prospectus with the SEC which was mailed to the shareholders of LIN LLC in connection with the special meeting of the shareholders of LIN LLC, and which included a copy of the Merger Agreement. The meeting was held on October 6, 2014 and resulted in the adoption of the Merger Agreement and the approval of the Merger by the LIN LLC shareholders.
	On August 20, 2014, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement for the sale of television stations WLUK-TV and WCWF-TV, Green Bay-Appleton, Wisconsin, by and among New Holdco and LIN Television, on the one hand, and Harrisburg Television, Inc. on the other hand, dated as of August 20, 2014; an Asset Purchase Agreement for the sale of television station WJCL-TV, Savannah, Georgia, by and among Media General, New Holdco, LIN Television and LIN License Company, LLC on the one hand, and WJCL Hearst Television LLC and Hearst Television Inc. on the other hand, dated as of August 20, 2014; an Asset Purchase Agreement for the sale of certain assets relating to television station WTGS-TV, Hardeeville, South Carolina (Savannah, Georgia market), by and among New Holdco and LIN Television, on the one hand, and Sinclair Communications, LLC on the other hand, dated as of August 20, 2014 (collectively, the “LIN Divestiture Agreements”), to divest certain of our television stations for approximately $70 million, $4.5 million and $17.5 million in cash, respectively, in order to address regulatory considerations related to the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement (the "Merger"). In addition, New Holdco, Media General and Meredith Corporation entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement for the sale of WALA-TV, Mobile, Alabama, dated August 20, 2014 (together with the LIN Divestiture Agreements, the “Divestiture Agreements”) in order to address regulatory considerations related to the Merger.
	The Divestiture Agreements each contain representations, warranties, covenants and are conditioned on the closing of the Merger pursuant to the Merger Agreement, in addition to, customary closing conditions for transactions of this type, including, the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and receipt from the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") of consent to the transfer of control of broadcast licensee subsidiaries of LIN LLC and Media General in connection with the transactions contemplated by each Divestiture Agreement.
	Upon the closing of the Merger and these divestitures, LIN LLC will be merged into, and survived by, New Holdco, LIN Television will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Holdco and Media General will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of LIN Television ("New Media General"). The combined company will own and operate or service 71 stations across 48 markets, reaching 27.6 million or approximately 23% of U.S. television households. We currently expect the Merger to close during the fourth quarter of 2014.
	Joint Venture Sale Transaction and Merger
	On February 12, 2013, we, along with our wholly-owned subsidiaries LIN Television and LIN Television of Texas, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“LIN Texas”) entered into an agreement whereby LIN Texas sold its 20.38% equity interest in Station Venture Holdings ("SVH"), a joint venture in which an affiliate of NBCUniversal ("NBC") held the remaining 79.62% equity interest (collectively, the “JV Sale Transaction”). Pursuant to the JV Sale Transaction, LIN Television made a $100 million capital contribution to SVH and in turn, was released from the guarantee of an $815.5 million note held by SVH ("GECC Guarantee") as well as any further obligations related to any shortfall funding agreements between LIN Television and SVH.
	Concurrent with the closing of the JV Sale Transaction, LIN TV entered into the 2013 LIN LLC Merger Agreement. The 2013 LIN LLC Merger enabled the surviving entity to be classified as a partnership for federal income tax purposes and the change in classification was treated as a liquidation of LIN TV for federal income tax purposes, with the result that LIN TV realized a capital loss in its 100% equity interest in LIN Television.
	For further discussion of the JV Sale Transaction and the 2013 LIN LLC Merger, refer to Item 1. "Business," Note 1 - "Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," and Note 13 - "Commitments and Contingencies" to our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (the "10-K").
	Variable Interest Entities
	In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE for financial reporting purposes, we consider whether we have the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE and whether we have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive returns that would be significant to the VIE. We consolidate VIEs when we are the primary beneficiary.
	We have a JSA and an SSA with WBDT Television, LLC (“WBDT”) for WBDT-TV in the Dayton, OH market. We also have JSAs and SSAs with affiliates of Vaughan Acquisition LLC (“Vaughan”) for WTGS-TV in the Savannah, GA market, WYTV-TV in the Youngstown, OH market and KTKA-TV in the Topeka, KS market and SSAs with KASY-TV Licensee, LLC (“KASY”), KWBQ-TV, KRWB-TV and KASY-TV in the Albuquerque, Santa-Fe, NM market. Under these agreements, we provide administrative services to these stations, have an obligation to reimburse certain of the stations' expenses, and we are compensated through a performance-based fee structure that provides us the benefit of certain returns from the operation of these stations. We determined that WBDT, Vaughan and KASY are VIEs and as a result of the JSAs and/or SSAs, we have variable interests in these entities. We are the primary beneficiary of these entities, and therefore, we consolidate these entities within our consolidated financial statements.
	An order that the FCC adopted in March 2014, however, will require changes in our relationship with these entities going forward. In that order, the FCC concluded that JSAs should be “attributable” for purposes of the media ownership rules if they permit a television licensee to sell more than 15% of the commercial inventory of a television station owned by a third party in the same market. Stations with JSAs that would put them in violation of the new rules will have until June 19, 2016 to amend or terminate those arrangements, unless they are able to obtain a waiver of such rules. Accordingly, absent further developments, we will be required to modify or terminate our existing JSAs by no later than June 19, 2016.
	The carrying amounts and classifications of the assets and liabilities of the variable interest entities described above, which have been included in our consolidating balance sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	422		$	278
	Accounts receivable, net	6,390			6,345
	Other assets	847			927
	Total current assets	7,659			7,550
	Property and equipment, net	2,054			2,469
	Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	43,477			44,677
	Other assets	1,017			1,360
	Total assets	$	54,207		$	56,056
	LIABILITIES
	Current liabilities:
	Current portion of long-term debt	$	1,162		$	1,162
	Accounts payable	60			63
	Accrued expenses	1,201			1,336
	Program obligations	986			1,303
	Total current liabilities	3,409			3,864
	Long-term debt, excluding current portion	2,134			3,005
	Program obligations	1,000			1,424
	Other liabilities	47,664			47,763
	Total liabilities	$	54,207		$	56,056
	The assets of our consolidated VIEs can only be used to settle the obligations of the VIEs and may not be sold, or otherwise disposed of, except for assets sold or replaced with others of like kind or value. Other liabilities of $47.7 million and $47.8 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, serve to reduce the carrying value of the entities, and are eliminated in our consolidated financial statements. This reflects the fact that as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, LIN Television has an option that it may exercise if the FCC attribution rules change. The option would allow LIN Television to acquire the assets or member’s interest of the VIE entities for a nominal exercise price, which is significantly less than the carrying value of their tangible and intangible net assets. The options are carried at zero on our consolidated balance sheet, as any value attributable to the options is eliminated in the consolidation of the VIEs. In an order adopted in March 2014, the FCC concluded that JSAs should be “attributable” for purposes of the media ownership rules if they permit a television licensee to sell more than 15% of the commercial inventory of a television station owned by a third party in the same market. Stations with JSAs that would put them in violation of the new rules will have until June 19, 2016 to amend or terminate those arrangements, unless they are able to obtain a waiver of such rules. Accordingly, absent further developments, or the grant of waivers, we will be required to modify or terminate our existing JSAs no later than June 19, 2016.
	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
	The redeemable noncontrolling interest as of September 30, 2014 includes the interest of minority shareholders of HYFN and Dedicated Media. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we reclassified the interest of the minority shareholders of Nami Media, Inc. ("Nami Media") to permanent equity, as the mandatory redemption feature of Nami Media's minority shareholders' interest terminated in February 2014. In addition, during the third quarter of 2014, we adjusted the mandatory redeemable noncontrolling interest associated with Dedicated Media to equal $8.6 million, which represents our current estimate of the second stage purchase obligation for the minority shares of Dedicated Media. For further discussion, refer to Note 2 - "Acquisitions." The following table presents the activity of the redeemable noncontrolling interest included in our consolidated balance sheets, which represents third parties’ proportionate share of our consolidated net assets (in thousands):
		Redeemable
		Noncontrolling
		Interest
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	12,845
	Net loss	(542		)
	Share-based compensation and other	16
	Accretion of mandatory purchase obligation of Dedicated Media	4,971
	Reclassification to permanent equity	(2,125		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	15,165
	During the third quarter of 2014, Nami Media ceased operations. As a result, we reorganized our digital operations and transferred certain operating assets of Nami Media to LIN Digital. As of September 30, 2014, there are no longer noncontrolling interests in Nami Media and we have transferred the balance of noncontrolling interest related to Nami Media to Class A common shares in our statement of shareholders' equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto. Our actual results could differ from these estimates. Estimates are used for the allowance for doubtful accounts in receivables, valuation of goodwill and intangible assets, assumptions used to determine fair value of financial instruments, amortization and impairment of program rights and intangible assets, share-based compensation and other long-term incentive compensation arrangements, pension costs, barter transactions, income taxes, employee medical insurance claims, useful lives of property and equipment, contingencies, litigation and net assets of businesses acquired.
	Net Earnings per Common Share
Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing income attributable to common shareholders by the number of weighted-average outstanding common shares.  Diluted EPS reflects the effect of the assumed exercise of share options and vesting of restricted shares only in the periods in which such effect would have been dilutive.
The following table sets forth the computation of the common shares outstanding used in determining basic and diluted EPS (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
Denominator for EPS calculation:		2014		2013		2014	2013
Weighted-average common shares, basic		54,372		52,791		53,962	52,328
Effect of dilutive securities:		0				0
Share options and unvested restricted shares		—		3,064		—	3,050
Weighted-average common shares, diluted		54,372		55,855		53,962	55,378
We apply the treasury stock method to measure the dilutive effect of our outstanding share options and restricted share awards and include the respective common share equivalents in the denominator of our diluted EPS calculation.  We have excluded all common shares issuable for share options and restricted shares from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 31, 2014 because the net loss causes these outstanding shares to be anti-dilutive. Securities representing 0.1 million shares of common stock for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS for these periods because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.  The net income per share amounts are the same for our class A, class B and class C common shares because the holders of each class are legally entitled to equal per share distributions whether through dividends or in liquidation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") and the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") issued a converged standard on revenue recognition from contracts with customers, ASU 2014-09 (Topic 606 and IFRS 15). This standard will supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance. ASU 2014-09 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-08, "Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant and Equipment (Topic 360) - Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity" ("ASU 2014-08"). ASU 2014-08 changes the threshold for disclosing discontinued operations and the related disclosure requirements. Pursuant to ASU 2014-08, only disposals representing a strategic shift, such as a major line of business, a major geographical area or a major equity investment, should be presented as a discontinued operation. ASU 2014-08 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014 with early adoption permitted but only for disposals or classifications as held for sale which have not been reported in financial statements previously issued or available for issuance. We have not yet adopted this new guidance and are currently evaluating the impact that it will have on our disclosures and consolidated financial statements.
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, "Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern." This ASU establishes specific guidance to an organization's management on their responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about the organization's ability to continue as a going concern. We have not yet adopted this standard and are currently evaluating the impact that the new guidance will have on our disclosures and consolidated financial statements.
LIN Television Corporation	'
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Principles of Consolidation
	LIN Television Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“LIN Television”), together with its subsidiaries, is a local multimedia company operating in the United States. LIN Television and its subsidiaries are affiliates of HM Capital Partners I LP (“HMC”). In these notes, the terms “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” mean LIN Television and all subsidiaries included in our consolidated financial statements. LIN Television is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LIN Media LLC (“LIN LLC”).
	On July 30, 2013, LIN TV Corp., a Delaware corporation (“LIN TV”), completed its merger with and into LIN LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of LIN TV, with LIN LLC as the surviving entity (the “2013 LIN LLC Merger”) pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 12, 2013, by and between LIN TV and LIN LLC (the “2013 LIN LLC Merger Agreement”).  LIN LLC filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on July 31, 2013 (the “Form 8-K”) for the purpose of establishing LIN LLC as the successor registrant to LIN TV pursuant to Rule 12g-3(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and to disclose certain related matters, including the consummation of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger.  Pursuant to Rule 12g-3(a) under the Exchange Act and in accordance with the filing of the Form 8-K, the class A common shares representing limited liability interests in LIN LLC, as the successor registrant to LIN TV, were deemed registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act.  References to "LIN LLC," "we," "us," or the "Company" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that include any period at and before the effectiveness of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger shall be deemed to refer to LIN TV as the predecessor registrant to LIN LLC.  For more information concerning the effects of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger and the succession of LIN LLC to LIN TV upon its effectiveness, please see the Form 8-K.
	LIN LLC has no independent assets or operations and guarantees all of our debt. All of the consolidated wholly-owned subsidiaries of LIN Television fully and unconditionally guarantee our Senior Secured Credit Facility, 83/8% Senior Notes due 2018 (the “83/8% Senior Notes”) and 63/8% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “63/8% Senior Notes”) on a joint-and-several basis, subject to customary release provisions.
	The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
	In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to state fairly our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.  The interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our Company, our wholly-owned and majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries, and VIEs for which we are the primary beneficiary. We review all local marketing agreements (“LMAs”), shared services agreements (“SSAs”), joint sales agreements (“JSAs”) and related agreements, to evaluate whether consolidation of entities that are party to such arrangements is required under U.S. GAAP.
	During the first quarter of 2014, we began operating under two segments, which also represent our reportable segments, “Broadcast” and “Digital” that are disclosed separately from our corporate activities. Our Broadcast segment includes 43 television stations and seven digital channels that are either owned, operated or serviced by us in 23 U.S. markets, all of which are engaged principally in the sale of television advertising and digital advertising primarily related to our television station companion websites. Our Digital segment includes the operating results of the following digital companies: LIN Digital LLC ("LIN Digital"), LIN Mobile, LLC ("LIN Mobile"), HYFN, Inc. ("HYFN"), Dedicated Media, Inc. ("Dedicated Media"), and Federated Media Publishing LLC ("Federated Media"). Corporate and unallocated expenses primarily include our costs to operate as a public company and to operate our corporate locations. Corporate is not a reportable segment. We have retrospectively recast prior period disclosures to reflect this change in our reportable operating segments. See Note 5 - “Segment Reporting” for further discussion. Prior to January 1, 2014, we had one reportable segment.
	On July 24, 2014, LIN LLC filed a joint proxy statement/prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") which was mailed to the shareholders of LIN LLC in connection with a special meeting of the shareholders of LIN LLC to be held on August 20, 2014 for the purpose of voting on the proposal to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated March 21, 2014, with Media General, Inc., a Virginia corporation ("Media General"), Mercury New Holdco, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“New Holdco”), Mercury Merger Sub 1, Inc., a Virginia corporation and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of New Holdco (“Merger Sub 1”), Mercury Merger Sub 2, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of New Holdco (“Merger Sub 2”).
	On August 20, 2014, LIN LLC amended the terms of the Merger Agreement (as amended, the "Merger Agreement") following the announcement of CBS Affiliation Relations, a unit of CBS Corporation ("CBS") that it would not renew its network affiliation agreement related to our WISH-TV television station located in Indianapolis, Indiana upon the expiration of that agreement on December 31, 2014. As a result, the special meeting of the shareholders of LIN LLC was convened on August 20, 2014 and then adjourned before conducting any business. On September 15, 2014, LIN LLC filed a supplement and an updated joint proxy statement/prospectus with the SEC which was mailed to the shareholders of LIN LLC in connection with the special meeting of the shareholders of LIN LLC and which included a copy of the Merger Agreement. The meeting was held on October 6, 2014 and resulted in the adoption of the Merger Agreement and the approval of the Merger by the LIN LLC shareholders.
	On August 20, 2014, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement for the sale of television stations WLUK-TV and WCWF-TV, Green Bay-Appleton, Wisconsin, by and among New Holdco and LIN Television, on the one hand, and Harrisburg Television, Inc. on the other hand, dated as of August 20, 2014; an Asset Purchase Agreement for the sale of television station WJCL-TV, Savannah, Georgia, by and among Media General, New Holdco, LIN Television and LIN License Company, LLC on the one hand, and WJCL Hearst Television LLC and Hearst Television Inc. on the other hand, dated as of August 20, 2014; an Asset Purchase Agreement for the sale of certain assets relating to television station WTGS-TV, Hardeeville, South Carolina (Savannah, Georgia market), by and among New Holdco and LIN Television, on the one hand, and Sinclair Communications, LLC on the other hand, dated as of August 20, 2014 (collectively, the “LIN Divestiture Agreements”), to divest certain of our television stations for approximately $70 million, $4.5 million and $17.5 million in cash, respectively, in order to address regulatory considerations related to the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement (the "Merger"). In addition, New Holdco, Media General and Meredith Corporation entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement for the sale of WALA-TV, Mobile, Alabama, dated August 20, 2014 (together with the LIN Divestiture Agreements, the “Divestiture Agreements”), in order to address regulatory considerations related to the Merger.
	The Divestiture Agreements each contain representations, warranties, covenants and are conditioned on the closing of the Merger pursuant to the Merger Agreement, in addition to, customary closing conditions for transactions of this type, including, the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and receipt from the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") of consent to the transfer of control of broadcast licensee subsidiaries of LIN LLC and Media General in connection with the transactions contemplated by each Divestiture Agreement.
	Upon the closing of the Merger and these divestitures, LIN LLC will be merged into, and survived by, New Holdco, LIN Television will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Holdco and Media General will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of LIN Television ("New Media General"). The combined company will own and operate or service 71 stations across 48 markets, reaching 27.6 million or approximately 23% of U.S. television households. We currently expect the Merger to close during the fourth quarter of 2014.
	Joint Venture Sale Transaction and Merger
	On February 12, 2013, we, along with LIN TV and LIN Television of Texas, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“LIN Texas”) entered into an agreement whereby LIN Texas sold its 20.38% equity interest in Station Venture Holdings ("SVH"), a joint venture in which an affiliate of NBCUniversal ("NBC"), held the remaining 79.62% equity interest (collectively, the “JV Sale Transaction”). Pursuant to the JV Sale Transaction, LIN Television made a $100 million capital contribution to SVH and in turn, LIN TV was released from the guarantee of an $815.5 million note held by SVH ("GECC Guarantee") as well as any further obligations related to any shortfall funding agreements between us and SVH.
	Concurrent with the closing of the JV Sale Transaction, LIN TV entered into the 2013 LIN LLC Merger Agreement. The 2013 LIN LLC Merger enabled the surviving entity to be classified as a partnership for federal income tax purposes and the change in classification was treated as a liquidation of LIN TV for federal income tax purposes, with the result that LIN TV realized a capital loss in its 100% equity interest in LIN Television.
	For further discussion of the JV Sale Transaction and the 2013 LIN LLC Merger, refer to Item 1. "Business," Note 1 - "Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" and Note 13 - "Commitments and Contingencies" to our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (the "10-K").
	Variable Interest Entities
	In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE for financial reporting purposes, we consider whether we have the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE and whether we have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive returns that would be significant to the VIE. We consolidate VIEs when we are the primary beneficiary.
	We have a JSA and an SSA with WBDT Television, LLC (“WBDT”) for WBDT-TV in the Dayton, OH market. We also have JSAs and SSAs with affiliates of Vaughan Acquisition LLC (“Vaughan”) for WTGS-TV in the Savannah, GA market, WYTV-TV in the Youngstown, OH market and KTKA-TV in the Topeka, KS market and SSAs with KASY-TV Licensee, LLC (“KASY”), KWBQ-TV, KRWB-TV and KASY-TV in the Albuquerque, Santa-Fe NM market. Under these agreements, we provide administrative services to these stations, have an obligation to reimburse certain of the stations' expenses, and we are compensated through a performance-based fee structure that provides us the benefit of certain returns from the operation of these stations. We determined that WBDT, Vaughan and KASY are VIEs and as a result of the JSAs and/or SSAs, we have variable interests in these entities. We are the primary beneficiary of these entities, and therefore, we consolidate these entities within our consolidated financial statements.
	An order that the FCC adopted in March 2014, however, will require changes in our relationship with these entities going forward. In that order, the FCC concluded that JSAs should be “attributable” for purposes of the media ownership rules if they permit a television licensee to sell more than 15% of the commercial inventory of a television station owned by a third party in the same market. Stations with JSAs that would put them in violation of the new rules will have until June 19, 2016 to amend or terminate those arrangements unless they are able to obtain a waiver of such rules. Accordingly, absent further developments, we will be required to modify or terminate our existing JSAs by no later than June 19, 2016.
	The carrying amounts and classifications of the assets and liabilities of the variable interest entities described above, which have been included in our consolidating balance sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
		September 30, 2014			December 31,
					2013
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	422		$	278
	Accounts receivable, net	6,390			6,345
	Other assets	847			927
	Total current assets	7,659			7,550
	Property and equipment, net	2,054			2,469
	Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	43,477			44,677
	Other assets	1,017			1,360
	Total assets	$	54,207		$	56,056
	LIABILITIES
	Current liabilities:
	Current portion of long-term debt	$	1,162		$	1,162
	Accounts payable	60			63
	Accrued expenses	1,201			1,336
	Program obligations	986			1,303
	Total current liabilities	3,409			3,864
	Long-term debt, excluding current portion	2,134			3,005
	Program obligations	1,000			1,424
	Other liabilities	47,664			47,763
	Total liabilities	$	54,207		$	56,056
	The assets of our consolidated VIEs can only be used to settle the obligations of the VIEs and may not be sold, or otherwise disposed of, except for assets sold or replaced with others of like kind or value. Other liabilities of $47.7 million and $47.8 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, serve to reduce the carrying value of the entities, and are eliminated in our consolidated financial statements. This reflects the fact that as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we have an option that we may exercise if the FCC attribution rules change. The option would allow us to acquire the assets or member’s interest of the VIE entities for a nominal exercise price, which is significantly less than the carrying value of their tangible and intangible net assets. The options are carried at zero on our consolidated balance sheet, as any value attributable to the options is eliminated in the consolidation of the VIEs. In an order adopted in March 2014, the FCC concluded that JSAs should be "attributable" for purposes of the media ownership rules if they permit a television licensee to sell more than 15% of the commercial inventory of a television station owned by a third party in the same market. Stations with JSAs that would put them in violation of the new rules will have until June 19, 2016 to amend or terminate those arrangements, unless they are able to obtain a waiver of such rules. Accordingly, absent further developments, or the grant of waivers, we will be required to modify or terminate our existing JSAs no later than June 19, 2016.
	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
	The redeemable noncontrolling interest as of September 30, 2014 includes the interest of minority shareholders of HYFN and Dedicated Media. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we reclassified the interest of the minority shareholders of Nami Media, Inc. ("Nami Media") to permanent equity, as the mandatory redemption feature of Nami Media's minority shareholders' interest terminated in February 2014. In addition, during the third quarter of 2014, we adjusted the mandatory redeemable noncontrolling interest associated with Dedicated Media to equal $8.6 million, which represents our current estimate of the second stage purchase obligation for the minority shares of Dedicated Media. For further discussion, refer to Note 2 - "Acquisitions." The following table presents the activity of the redeemable noncontrolling interest included in our consolidated balance sheets, which represents third parties’ proportionate share of our consolidated net assets (in thousands):
		Redeemable
		Noncontrolling
		Interest
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	12,845
	Net loss	(542		)
	Share-based compensation and other	16
	Accretion of mandatory purchase obligation of Dedicated Media	4,971
	Reclassification to permanent equity	(2,125		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	15,165
	During the third quarter of 2014, Nami Media ceased operations. As a result, we reorganized our digital operations and transferred certain operating assets of Nami Media to LIN Digital. As of September 30, 2014, there are no longer noncontrolling interests in Nami Media and we have transferred the balance of noncontrolling interest related to Nami Media to Class A common shares in our statement of shareholders' equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto. Our actual results could differ from these estimates. Estimates are used for the allowance for doubtful accounts in receivables, valuation of goodwill and intangible assets, assumptions used to determine fair value of financial instruments, amortization and impairment of program rights and intangible assets, share-based compensation and other long-term incentive compensation arrangements, pension costs, barter transactions, income taxes, employee medical insurance claims, useful lives of property and equipment, contingencies, litigation and net assets of businesses acquired.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") and the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") issued a converged standard on revenue recognition from contracts with customers, ASU 2014-09 (Topic 606 and IFRS 15). This standard will supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance. ASU 2014-09 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-08, "Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant and Equipment (Topic 360) - Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity" ("ASU 2014-08"). ASU 2014-08 changes the threshold for disclosing discontinued operations and the related disclosure requirements. Pursuant to ASU 2014-08, only disposals representing a strategic shift, such as a major line of business, a major geographical area or a major equity investment, should be presented as a discontinued operation. ASU 2014-08 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014 with early adoption permitted but only for disposals or classifications as held for sale which have not been reported in financial statements previously issued or available for issuance. We have not yet adopted this new guidance and are currently evaluating the impact that it will have on our disclosures and consolidated financial statements.
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, "Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern." This ASU establishes specific guidance to an organization's management on their responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about the organization's ability to continue as a going concern. We have not yet adopted this standard and are currently evaluating the impact that the new guidance will have on our disclosures and consolidated financial statements.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Acquisitions	'
	Acquisitions
	Federated Media Publishing, Inc.
	On February 3, 2014, LIN Digital Media LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of LIN Television, acquired 100% of the capital stock of Federated Media Publishing, Inc., which we subsequently converted into a Delaware limited liability company ("Federated Media"). Federated Media is a digital content and conversational marketing company that leverages the relationships and content from its publishing network to deliver contextually relevant advertising and conversational and engagement tools that reach agencies’ and brands’ targeted audiences across digital and social media platforms. The purchase price totaled $22.5 million, net of cash, including post-closing adjustments, and was funded from cash on hand and amounts drawn on our revolving credit facility.
	The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by us in the acquisition (in thousands):
	Current assets	$	9,811
	Property and equipment	72
	Non-current assets	195
	Other intangible assets	11,497
	Goodwill	7,306
	Current liabilities	(6,367		)
	Total	$	22,514
	The amount allocated to definite-lived intangible assets represents the estimated fair values of publisher relationships of $4.2 million, customer relationships of $1.2 million, completed technology of $3.9 million, and trademarks of $2.2 million. These intangible assets will be amortized over the estimated remaining useful lives of approximately 8 years for publisher relationships, 4 years for customer relationships, 3 years for completed technology and 7 years for trademarks.
	Goodwill of $7.3 million is the excess of the aggregate purchase price over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired, and primarily represents the benefits of the incremental revenue we expect to generate from the acquisition of Federated Media.  All of the goodwill recognized in connection with the acquisition of Federated Media is deductible for tax purposes.
	Net revenues and operating loss of Federated Media included in our consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $17.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively.
	Dedicated Media, Inc.
	On April 9, 2013, LIN Television acquired a 60% interest (calculated on a fully diluted basis) in Dedicated Media, a multi-channel advertisement buying and optimization company.  Under the terms of our agreement with Dedicated Media, we agreed to purchase the remaining outstanding shares of Dedicated Media by no later than February 15, 2015 if Dedicated Media achieves both (i) a target earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) and (ii) a target gross profit in 2014, as outlined in the purchase agreement.  The purchase price of these shares is based on multiples of Dedicated Media’s 2014 EBITDA and gross profit.  As of September 30, 2014, we concluded it was probable that Dedicated Media would achieve at least the minimum levels of gross profit and adjusted EBITDA required to obligate LIN LLC to purchase the remaining outstanding shares of Dedicated Media.  Based on management’s current projections of Dedicated Media’s 2014 gross profit and adjusted EBITDA, we estimate the purchase price for the remaining outstanding shares to be approximately $8.6 million and accordingly, we have adjusted the mandatory redeemable noncontrolling interest account for Dedicated Media to equal this estimated obligation and have recorded a corresponding decrease to equity on our statement of shareholders' equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.  We believe the stage two purchase price of $8.6 million represents the fair value of the stage two shares to be acquired. This estimate is subject to change based on Dedicated Media’s actual results in 2014, which will be determined during the first quarter of 2015. Our maximum potential obligation under the purchase agreement is $26 million.
	HYFN, Inc.
	On April 4, 2013, LIN Television acquired a 50.1% interest (calculated on a fully diluted basis) in HYFN, a full service digital advertising agency specializing in the planning, development, deployment and support for websites, mobile sites, interactive banners, games and various applications for multiple devices.  Under the terms of our agreement with HYFN, we agreed to purchase the remaining outstanding shares of HYFN by no later than February 15, 2016 if HYFN achieves both (i) a target EBITDA and (ii) target net revenues in 2015, as outlined in the transaction agreements.  The purchase price of these shares is based on multiples of HYFN’s 2015 net revenue and EBITDA.  Our maximum potential obligation under the terms of our agreement is approximately $62.4 million.  If HYFN does not meet the target EBITDA or target net revenues in 2015, we have the option to purchase the remaining outstanding shares using the same purchase price multiple. As of September 30, 2014, we believe that achievement of the financial targets by HYFN is not yet probable and therefore, have not reflected this obligation in our consolidated financial statements.
	Our obligations to purchase the noncontrolling interest holders’ shares of both Dedicated Media and HYFN are outside of our control, because they are based on the achievement of certain financial targets described above. Therefore, the noncontrolling interests related to Dedicated Media and HYFN as of September 30, 2014 has been reported as redeemable noncontrolling interest and classified as temporary equity on our consolidated balance sheets.
	If we do not purchase the remaining outstanding shares of Dedicated Media or HYFN by the dates set forth in the respective purchase agreements, the noncontrolling interest holders have the right to purchase our interest. The purchase price of these shares is based on the same purchase price multiple described above and is exercisable only if the applicable financial targets are not met and we do not elect to purchase the remaining interest. The fair value of this option is zero and no amounts related to these options are included in our consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2014.
	Pro Forma Information
	The following table sets forth unaudited pro forma results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 assuming that the above acquisitions of Federated Media, Dedicated Media and HYFN along with transactions necessary to finance the acquisitions, occurred on January 1, 2013 (in thousands except per share amounts):
		Nine Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
		September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
	Net revenue	$	548,436		$	500,229
	Net (loss) income	$	(14,818	)	$	144,688
	Basic (loss) income per common share attributable to LIN LLC	$	(0.27	)	$	2.77
	Diluted (loss) income per common share attributable to LIN LLC	$	(0.27	)	$	2.61
	This pro forma financial information is based on historical results of operations, adjusted for the allocation of the purchase price and other acquisition accounting adjustments, and is not necessarily indicative of what our results would have been had we operated the business since January 1, 2013. The pro forma adjustments for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 reflect depreciation expense, amortization of intangibles related to the fair value adjustments of the assets acquired, additional interest expense related to the financing of the transaction and the related tax effects of the adjustments.
	In connection with the acquisition of Federated Media, we and Federated Media incurred a combined total of $0.8 million of transaction related costs primarily related to legal and other professional services. These costs were not included in the 2014 pro forma amounts. The 2013 pro forma net income was adjusted to include these costs, as they are directly attributable to the acquisition of Federated Media.
LIN Television Corporation	'
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Acquisitions	'
	Acquisitions
	Federated Media Publishing, Inc.
	On February 3, 2014, LIN Digital Media LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of LIN Television, acquired 100% of the capital stock of Federated Media Publishing, Inc., which we subsequently converted into a Delaware limited liability company ("Federated Media"). Federated Media is a digital content and conversational marketing company that leverages the relationships and content from its publishing network to deliver contextually relevant advertising and conversational and engagement tools that reach agencies’ and brands’ targeted audiences across digital and social media platforms. The purchase price totaled $22.5 million, net of cash, including post-closing adjustments, and was funded from cash on hand and amounts drawn on our revolving credit facility.
	The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by us in the acquisition (in thousands):
	Current assets	$	9,811
	Property and equipment	72
	Non-current assets	195
	Other intangible assets	11,497
	Goodwill	7,306
	Current liabilities	(6,367		)
	Total	$	22,514
	The amount allocated to definite-lived intangible assets represents the estimated fair values of publisher relationships of $4.2 million, customer relationships of $1.2 million, completed technology of $3.9 million, and trademarks of $2.2 million. These intangible assets will be amortized over the estimated remaining useful lives of approximately 8 years for publisher relationships, 4 years for customer relationships, 3 years for completed technology and 7 years for trademarks.
	Goodwill of $7.3 million is the excess of the aggregate purchase price over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired, and primarily represents the benefits of the incremental revenue we expect to generate from the acquisition of Federated Media.  All of the goodwill recognized in connection with the acquisition of Federated Media is deductible for tax purposes.
	Net revenues and operating loss of Federated Media included in our consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $17.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively.
	Dedicated Media, Inc.
	On April 9, 2013, we acquired a 60% interest (calculated on a fully diluted basis) in Dedicated Media, a multi-channel advertisement buying and optimization company.  Under the terms of our agreement with Dedicated Media, we agreed to purchase the remaining outstanding shares of Dedicated Media by no later than February 15, 2015 if Dedicated Media achieves both (i) a target earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) and (ii) a target gross profit in 2014, as outlined in the purchase agreement.  The purchase price of these shares is based on multiples of Dedicated Media’s 2014 EBITDA and gross profit.  As of September 30, 2014, we concluded it was probable that Dedicated Media would achieve at least the minimum levels of gross profit and adjusted EBITDA required to obligate LIN LLC to purchase the remaining outstanding shares of Dedicated Media.  Based on management’s current projections of Dedicated Media’s 2014 gross profit and adjusted EBITDA, we estimate the purchase price for the remaining outstanding shares to be approximately $8.6 million and accordingly, we have adjusted the mandatory redeemable noncontrolling interest account for Dedicated Media to equal this estimated obligation and have recorded a corresponding decrease to equity on our statement of stockholder's equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.  We believe the stage two purchase price of $8.6 million represents the fair value of the stage two shares to be acquired. This estimate is subject to change based on Dedicated Media’s actual results in 2014, which will be determined during the first quarter of 2015. Our maximum potential obligation under the purchase agreement is $26 million.
	HYFN, Inc.
	On April 4, 2013, we acquired a 50.1% interest (calculated on a fully diluted basis) in HYFN, a full service digital advertising agency specializing in the planning, development, deployment and support for websites, mobile sites, interactive banners, games and various applications for multiple devices.  Under the terms of our agreement with HYFN, we agreed to purchase the remaining outstanding shares of HYFN by no later than February 15, 2016 if HYFN achieves both (i) a target EBITDA and (ii) target net revenues in 2015, as outlined in the transaction agreements.  The purchase price of these shares is based on multiples of HYFN’s 2015 net revenue and EBITDA.  Our maximum potential obligation under the terms of our agreement is approximately $62.4 million.  If HYFN does not meet the target EBITDA or target net revenues in 2015, we have the option to purchase the remaining outstanding shares using the same purchase price multiple. As of September 30, 2014, we believe that achievement of the financial targets by HYFN is not yet probable and therefore, have not reflected this obligation in our consolidated financial statements.
	Our obligations to purchase the noncontrolling interest holders’ shares of both Dedicated Media and HYFN are outside of our control, because they are based on the achievement of certain financial targets described above. Therefore, the noncontrolling interests related to Dedicated Media and HYFN as of September 30, 2014 has been reported as redeemable noncontrolling interest and classified as temporary equity on our consolidated balance sheets.
	If we do not purchase the remaining outstanding shares of Dedicated Media or HYFN by the dates set forth in the respective purchase agreements, the noncontrolling interest holders have the right to purchase our interest. The purchase price of these shares is based on the same purchase price multiple described above and is exercisable only if the applicable financial targets are not met and we do not elect to purchase the remaining interest. The fair value of this option is zero and no amounts related to these options are included in our consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2014.
	Pro Forma Information
	The following table sets forth unaudited pro forma results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 assuming that the above acquisitions of Federated Media, Dedicated Media and HYFN, along with transactions necessary to finance the acquisitions, occurred on January 1, 2013 (in thousands):
		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014			Nine Months Ended
					September 30, 2013
	Net revenue	$	548,436		$	500,229
	Net (loss) income	$	(14,818	)	$	144,688
	This pro forma financial information is based on historical results of operations, adjusted for the allocation of the purchase price and other acquisition accounting adjustments, and is not necessarily indicative of what our results would have been had we operated the business since January 1, 2013. The pro forma adjustments for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 reflect depreciation expense, amortization of intangibles related to the fair value adjustments of the assets acquired, additional interest expense related to the financing of the transaction and the related tax effects of the adjustments.
	In connection with the acquisition of Federated Media, we and Federated Media incurred a combined total of $0.8 million of transaction related costs primarily related to legal and other professional services. These costs were not included in the 2014 pro forma amounts. The 2013 pro forma net income was adjusted to include these costs, as they are directly attributable to the acquisition of Federated Media.

Intangible_Assets

Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Intangible Assets	'
	Intangible Assets
	Goodwill totaled $195.4 million and $203.5 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The change in the carrying amount of goodwill during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was as follows (in thousands):
		Goodwill
	Broadcast:
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	185,237
	Acquisitions	—
	Impairment charge	(15,413		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	169,824
	Digital:
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	18,291
	Acquisitions	7,306
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	25,597
	Total:
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	203,528
	Acquisitions	7,306
	Impairment charge	(15,413		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	195,421
	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of intangible assets (in thousands):
		September 30, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Gross Carrying			Accumulated			Gross Carrying		Accumulated
		Amount			Amortization			Amount		Amortization
	Broadcast licenses	$	491,062		$	—		$	536,515	$	—
	Intangible assets subject to amortization (1)	98,712			(53,982		)	85,966		(38,917		)
	Total	$	589,774		$	(53,982	)	$	622,481	$	(38,917	)
	-1	Intangible assets subject to amortization are amortized on a straight line basis and primarily include network affiliations, acquired customer and publisher relationships, completed technology, brand names, non-compete agreements, internal-use software, favorable operating leases, and retransmission consent agreements.
	On August 11, 2014, CBS announced that it would not renew its network affiliation agreement related to WISH-TV in Indianapolis, Indiana when that agreement expires on December 31, 2014.  This announcement prompted us to perform an interim impairment test of the broadcast licenses and goodwill associated with our Indianapolis market as of September 30, 2014.
	We used the income approach to test our asset group and reporting unit for impairment as of September 30, 2014 and as a result, recorded an impairment charge in our Broadcast segment of $60.9 million during the third quarter 2014, resulting in a remaining balance of zero goodwill and $15.8 million attributable to the broadcast licenses in our Indianapolis market.
LIN Television Corporation	'
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Intangible Assets	'
	Intangible Assets
	Goodwill totaled $195.4 million and $203.5 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The change in the carrying amount of goodwill during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was as follows (in thousands):
		Goodwill
	Broadcast:
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	185,237
	Acquisitions	—
	Impairment charge	(15,413		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	169,824
	Digital:
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	18,291
	Acquisitions	7,306
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	25,597
	Total:
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	203,528
	Acquisitions	7,306
	Impairment charge	(15,413		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	195,421
	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of intangible assets (in thousands):
		September 30, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Gross Carrying			Accumulated			Gross Carrying		Accumulated
		Amount			Amortization			Amount		Amortization
	Broadcast licenses	$	491,062		$	—		$	536,515	$	—
	Intangible assets subject to amortization (1)	98,712			(53,982		)	85,966		(38,917		)
	Total	$	589,774		$	(53,982	)	$	622,481	$	(38,917	)
	(1)	Intangible assets subject to amortization are amortized on a straight line basis and primarily include network affiliations, acquired customer and publisher relationships, completed technology, brand names, non-compete agreements, internal-use software, favorable operating leases, and retransmission consent agreements.
	On August 11, 2014, CBS announced that it would not renew its network affiliation agreement related to WISH-TV in Indianapolis, Indiana when that agreement expires on December 31, 2014.  This announcement prompted us to perform an interim impairment test of the broadcast licenses and goodwill associated with our Indianapolis market as of September 30, 2014.
	We used the income approach to test our asset group and reporting unit for impairment as of September 30, 2014 and as a result, recorded an impairment charge in our Broadcast segment of $60.9 million during the third quarter 2014, resulting in a remaining balance of zero goodwill and $15.8 million attributable to the broadcast licenses in our Indianapolis market.

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Debt	'
	Debt
	LIN LLC guarantees all of LIN Television’s debt.  All of the consolidated 100% owned subsidiaries of LIN Television fully and unconditionally guarantee LIN Television’s senior secured credit facility, the 83/8% Senior Notes due 2018 (the “83/8% Senior Notes”), and the 63/8% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “63/8% Senior Notes”) on a joint-and-several basis.
	Debt consisted of the following (in thousands):
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Senior Secured Credit Facility:
	Revolving credit loans	$	—	$	5,000
	$100,370 and $118,750 Term loans, net of discount of $278 and $345 as September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	100,092		118,405
	$286,128 and $314,200 Incremental term loans, net of discount of $1,431 and $1,684 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	284,697		312,516
	83/8% Senior Notes due 2018	200,000		200,000
	63/8% Senior Notes due 2021	290,000		290,000
	Capital lease obligations	14,228		14,604
	Other debt	3,297		4,167
	Total debt	892,314		944,692
	Less current portion	20,383		17,364
	Total long-term debt	$	871,931	$	927,328
	During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we paid $38.6 million and $46.5 million, respectively, of principal on the term loans and incremental term loans related to mandatory quarterly and optional payments under our senior secured credit facility, respectively.
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we drew $45 million on our revolving credit facility to fund the acquisition of Federated Media as well as normal operating activities. We subsequently made payments against these borrowings, resulting in an outstanding balance on our revolving credit facility of zero as of September 30, 2014.
	The fair values of our long-term debt are estimated based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues (Level 2 inputs of the three-level fair value hierarchy).  The carrying amounts and fair values of our long-term debt were as follows (in thousands):
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Carrying amount	$	878,085	$	930,088
	Fair value	889,194		954,255
LIN Television Corporation	'
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Debt	'
	Debt
	Debt consisted of the following (in thousands):
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Senior Secured Credit Facility:
	Revolving credit loans	$	—	$	5,000
	$100,370 and $118,750 Term loans, net of discount of $278 and $345 as September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	100,092		118,405
	$286,128 and $314,200 Incremental term loans, net of discount of $1,431 and $1,684 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	284,697		312,516
	83/8% Senior Notes due 2018	200,000		200,000
	63/8% Senior Notes due 2021	290,000		290,000
	Capital lease obligations	14,228		14,604
	Other debt	5,297		6,167
	Total debt	894,314		946,692
	Less current portion	20,383		17,364
	Total long-term debt	$	873,931	$	929,328
	During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we paid $38.6 million and $46.5 million, respectively, of principal on the term loans and incremental term loans related to mandatory quarterly and optional payments under our senior secured credit facility, respectively.
	During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we drew $45 million on our revolving credit facility to fund the acquisition of Federated Media as well as normal operating activities. We subsequently made payments against these borrowings, resulting in an outstanding balance on our revolving credit facility of zero as of September 30, 2014.
	The fair values of our long-term debt are estimated based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues (Level 2 inputs of the three-level fair value hierarchy).  The carrying amounts and fair values of our long-term debt were as follows (in thousands):
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Carrying amount	$	880,085	$	932,088
	Fair value	891,194		956,255

Segment_Reporting

Segment Reporting	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Segment Reporting	'
	Segment Reporting
	During the first quarter of 2014, we began operating under two operating segments, which also represent our reportable segments, “Broadcast” and “Digital” that are disclosed separately from our corporate activities. Our Broadcast segment includes 43 television stations and seven digital channels that are either owned, operated or serviced by us in 23 U.S. markets, all of which are engaged principally in the sale of television advertising and digital advertising primarily related to our television station companion websites, and our Digital segment includes the operating results of the following digital companies; LIN Digital, LIN Mobile, HYFN, Dedicated Media, and Federated Media. Unallocated corporate expenses primarily include our costs to operate as a public company and to operate our corporate locations.
	We use earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, excluding non-recurring charges, restructuring charges, share-based compensation, loss or gain on sales of assets, and adjusting amortization of program rights to deduct cash paid for programming (“Adjusted EBITDA”) as the primary financial measure reported to the chief executive officer (the chief operating decision maker) for use in assessing our operating segments’ operating performance. We believe that this measure is useful to investors because it eliminates significant non-cash expenses and non-recurring charges and as a result, allows investors to better understand our operating segments’ performance. All adjustments to Adjusted EBITDA presented below to arrive at consolidated income before income taxes except for depreciation and amortization and cash paid for programming relate primarily to corporate activities. Cash paid for programming pertains only to our Broadcast segment. As a result, we have disclosed depreciation and amortization by segment, as this is the only adjustment to operating income that the chief executive officer reviews on a segment basis. We have retrospectively recast prior period disclosures to reflect this change in our reportable segments.
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Net revenues:
	Broadcast	$	159,733		$	143,594		$	457,029		$	419,054
	Digital	32,330			19,516			90,040			49,394
	Total net revenues	$	192,063		$	163,110		$	547,069		$	468,448
	The following table is a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated income before provision for income taxes:
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Segment Adjusted EBITDA:
	Broadcast	$	63,040		$	50,869		$	169,290		$	142,628
	Digital	3,547			1,236			3,209			3,196
	Total segment Adjusted EBITDA	66,587			52,105			172,499			145,824
	Unallocated corporate Adjusted EBITDA	(6,445		)	(5,927		)	(19,671		)	(15,735		)
	Less:
	Depreciation	10,892			11,429			32,665			34,387
	Amortization of intangible assets	3,788			5,886			15,065			17,038
	Amortization of program rights	6,972			7,605			20,353			22,542
	Impairment of broadcast licenses and goodwill	60,867			—			60,867			—
	Share-based compensation	1,765			2,238			6,111			6,766
	Non-recurring(1) and acquisition-related charges	1,830			3,257			8,314			8,268
	Restructuring charge	1,084			468			1,084			2,991
	Loss (gain) on sale of assets	42			(9		)	141			173
	Add:
	Cash payments for programming	6,660			7,922			20,444			23,994
	Operating (loss) income	(20,438		)	23,226			28,672			61,918
	Other expense:
	Interest expense, net	14,209			13,976			42,568			42,275
	Share of loss in equity investments	—			—			100			25
	Other (income) expense, net	(768		)	2,055			(851		)	2,115
	Total other expense, net	13,441			16,031			41,817			44,415
	Consolidated (loss) income before provision for income taxes	$	(33,879	)	$	7,195		$	(13,145	)	$	17,503
	_______________________________
	(1) Non-recurring charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 primarily consist of expenses related to the Merger and non-recurring charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 primarily consist of expenses related to the 2013 LIN LLC Merger.
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Operating (loss) income:
	Broadcast	$	(11,098	)	$	35,235		$	67,051		$	95,933
	Digital	801			9			(3,299		)	251
	Unallocated corporate	(10,141		)	(12,018		)	(35,080		)	(34,266		)
	Total operating (loss) income	$	(20,438	)	$	23,226		$	28,672		$	61,918
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Broadcast	$	12,176		$	15,938		$	40,530		$	48,048
	Digital	1,927			1,206			5,683			2,883
	Unallocated corporate	577			171			1,517			494
	Total depreciation and amortization	$	14,680		$	17,315		$	47,730		$	51,425
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Capital expenditures:
	Broadcast	$	3,906		$	5,359		$	12,211		$	16,728
	Digital	1,261			1,353			3,647			3,036
	Unallocated corporate	436			789			1,208			1,907
	Total capital expenditures	$	5,603		$	7,501		$	17,066		$	21,671
	September 30, 2014			31-Dec-13
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Broadcast	$	1,012,135		$	1,100,343
Digital	94,608			69,690
Unallocated corporate	58,468			46,817
Total assets	$	1,165,211		$	1,216,850
LIN Television Corporation	'
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Segment Reporting	'
	Segment Reporting
	During the first quarter of 2014, we began operating under two operating segments, which also represent our reportable segments, “Broadcast” and “Digital” that are disclosed separately from our corporate activities. Our Broadcast segment includes 43 television stations and seven digital channels that are either owned, operated or serviced by us in 23 U.S. markets, all of which are engaged principally in the sale of television advertising and digital advertising primarily related to our television station companion websites, and our Digital segment includes the operating results of the following digital companies; LIN Digital, LIN Mobile, HYFN, Dedicated Media, and Federated Media. Unallocated corporate expenses primarily include our costs to operate as a public company and to operate our corporate locations.
	We use earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, excluding non-recurring charges, restructuring charges, share-based compensation, loss or gain on sales of assets, and adjusting amortization of program rights to deduct cash paid for programming (“Adjusted EBITDA”) as the primary financial measure reported to the chief executive officer (the chief operating decision maker) for use in assessing our operating segments’ operating performance. We believe that this measure is useful to investors because it eliminates significant non-cash expenses and non-recurring charges and as a result, allows investors to better understand our operating segments’ performance. All adjustments to Adjusted EBITDA presented below to arrive at consolidated income before income taxes except for depreciation and amortization and cash paid for programming relate primarily to corporate activities. Cash paid for programming pertains only to our Broadcast segment. As a result, we have disclosed depreciation and amortization by segment, as this is the only adjustment to operating income that the chief executive officer reviews on a segment basis. We have retrospectively recast prior period disclosures to reflect this change in our reportable segments.
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Net revenues:
	Broadcast	$	159,733		$	143,594		$	457,029		$	419,054
	Digital	32,330			19,516			90,040			49,394
	Total net revenues	$	192,063		$	163,110		$	547,069		$	468,448
	The following table is a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated income before provision for income taxes:
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Segment Adjusted EBITDA:
	Broadcast	$	63,040		$	50,869		$	169,290		$	142,628
	Digital	3,547			1,236			3,209			3,196
	Total segment Adjusted EBITDA	66,587			52,105			172,499			145,824
	Unallocated corporate Adjusted EBITDA	(6,093		)	(5,650		)	(18,615		)	(15,458		)
	Less:
	Depreciation	10,892			11,429			32,665			34,387
	Amortization of intangible assets	3,788			5,886			15,065			17,038
	Impairment of broadcast licenses and goodwill	60,867			—			60,867			—
	Amortization of program rights	6,972			7,605			20,353			22,542
	Share-based compensation	1,765			2,238			6,111			6,766
	Non-recurring(1) and acquisition-related charges	1,830			3,257			8,314			8,268
	Restructuring charge	1,084			468			1,084			2,991
	Loss (gain) on sale of assets	42			(9		)	141			173
	Add:
	Cash payments for programming	6,660			7,922			20,444			23,994
	Operating (loss) income	(20,086		)	23,503			29,728			62,195
	Other expense:
	Interest expense, net	14,231			13,976			42,631			42,275
	Share of loss in equity investments	—			—			100			25
	Other (income) expense, net	(768		)	2,055			(851		)	2,115
	Total other expense, net	13,463			16,031			41,880			44,415
	Consolidated (loss) income before provision for income taxes	$	(33,549	)	$	7,472		$	(12,152	)	$	17,780
	______________________________
	(1) Non-recurring charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 primarily consist of expenses related to the Merger and non-recurring charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 primarily consist of expenses related to the 2013 LIN LLC Merger.
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Operating (loss) income:
	Broadcast	$	(11,098	)	$	35,235		$	67,051		$	95,933
	Digital	801			9			(3,299		)	251
	Unallocated corporate	(9,789		)	(11,741		)	(34,024		)	(33,989		)
	Total operating (loss) income	$	(20,086	)	$	23,503		$	29,728		$	62,195
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Broadcast	$	12,176		$	15,938		$	40,530		$	48,048
	Digital	1,927			1,206			5,683			2,883
	Unallocated corporate	577			171			1,517			494
	Total depreciation and amortization	$	14,680		$	17,315		$	47,730		$	51,425
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Capital expenditures:
	Broadcast	$	3,906		$	5,359		$	12,211		$	16,728
	Digital	1,261			1,353			3,647			3,036
	Unallocated corporate	436			789			1,208			1,907
	Total capital expenditures	$	5,603		$	7,501		$	17,066		$	21,671
	September 30,			December 31,
	2014			2013
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Broadcast	$	1,012,135		$	1,100,343
Digital	94,608			69,690
Unallocated corporate	56,331			46,917
Total assets	$	1,163,074		$	1,216,950

Retirement_Plans

Retirement Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Retirement Plans	'
	Retirement Plans
	The following table shows the components of the net periodic pension cost and the contributions to our 401(k) Plan and the retirement plans (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net periodic pension cost:
	Interest cost	$	1,509		$	1,314		$	4,528		$	3,942
	Expected return on plan assets	(1,771		)	(1,670		)	(5,311		)	(5,010		)
	Amortization of net loss	284			428			853			1,284
	Net periodic cost	$	22		$	72		$	70		$	216
	Contributions:
	401(k) Plan	$	1,134		$	1,229		$	3,279		$	3,653
	Defined contribution retirement plans	54			59			126			143
	Defined benefit retirement plans	2,584			1,231			5,264			3,944
	Total contributions	$	3,772		$	2,519		$	8,669		$	7,740
	See Note 10 — “Retirement Plans” in Item 15 of our 10-K for a full description of our retirement plans.
LIN Television Corporation	'
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Retirement Plans	'
	Retirement Plans
	The following table shows the components of the net periodic pension cost and the contributions to our 401(k) Plan and the retirement plans (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net periodic pension cost:
	Interest cost	$	1,509		$	1,314		$	4,528		$	3,942
	Expected return on plan assets	(1,771		)	(1,670		)	(5,311		)	(5,010		)
	Amortization of net loss	284			428			853			1,284
	Net periodic cost	$	22		$	72		$	70		$	216
	Contributions:
	401(k) Plan	$	1,134		$	1,229		$	3,279		$	3,653
	Defined contribution retirement plans	54			59			126			143
	Defined benefit retirement plans	2,584			1,231			5,264			3,944
	Total contributions	$	3,772		$	2,519		$	8,669		$	7,740
	See Note 10 — “Retirement Plans” in Item 15 of our 10-K for a full description of our retirement plans.

Restructuring

Restructuring	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Restructuring	'
	Restructuring
	As of December 31, 2013, we had a restructuring accrual of $0.4 million related to severance and related costs as a result of the integration of the television stations acquired during 2012 as well as severance and related costs at some of our digital companies.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we recorded a restructuring charge of $1.1 million for severance and related costs at our stations and digital operations. During the three and nine months, we made cash payments of $0.7 million and $1 million, respectively, related to these restructuring actions.  We expect to make cash payments of approximately $0.5 million during the remainder of the year with respect to such transactions.
	The activity for these restructuring actions is as follows (in thousands):
		Severance and
		Related
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	423
	Charges	1,084
	Payments	(965		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	542
LIN Television Corporation	'
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Restructuring	'
	Restructuring
	As of December 31, 2013, we had a restructuring accrual of $0.4 million related to severance and related costs as a result of the integration of the television stations acquired during 2012 as well as severance and related costs at some of our digital companies.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, we recorded a restructuring charge of $1.1 million for severance and related costs at our stations and digital operations. During the three and nine months, we made cash payments of $0.7 million and $1 million, respectively, related to these restructuring actions.  We expect to make cash payments of approximately $0.5 million during the remainder of the year with respect to such transactions.
	The activity for these restructuring actions is as follows (in thousands):
		Severance and
		Related
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	423
	Charges	1,084
	Payments	(965		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	542

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	We recorded a benefit from income taxes of $8 million and a provision for income taxes of $0.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, compared to a benefit from income taxes of $139.3 million and $135.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.  The benefit from income taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2014 was primarily a result of an $18.4 million discrete tax benefit recognized as a result of the impairment charge recorded during the third quarter of 2014 related to the carrying value of the broadcast licenses and goodwill in our Indianapolis market whereas, the provision for income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was primarily a result of our income from operations before tax. The benefit from income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was primarily a result of a $124.6 million discrete tax benefit recognized as a result of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger as well as an $18.2 million discrete tax benefit recognized as a result of the reversal of a state valuation allowance during the third quarter of 2013. Our effective income tax rate was (6.2)% and (772.2)% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively.  The change in the effective income tax rate was primarily a result of the discrete tax benefit recognized during the third quarter 2013 as a result of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger and the reversal of a state valuation allowance during the third quarter of 2013. We expect our effective income tax rate to range between 40% and 42% during the remainder of 2014.
	During the first quarter of 2013, approximately $162.8 million of short term deferred tax liabilities were reclassified to income taxes payable upon the consummation of the JV Sale Transaction. As a result of the close of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger on July 30, 2013, $131.5 million of this tax liability was extinguished, resulting in a remaining tax liability of approximately $31.3 million associated with the JV Sale Transaction. We made state and federal tax payments to settle this liability during the fourth quarter of 2013.  For further discussion regarding the income tax effects of the JV Sale Transaction and the 2013 LIN LLC Merger, see Note 1 — “Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” and Note 13 — “Commitments and Contingencies” to our consolidated financial statements in our 10-K.
LIN Television Corporation	'
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	We recorded a benefit from income taxes of $8 million and a provision for income taxes of $0.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, compared to a benefit from income taxes of $139.3 million and $135.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.  The benefit from income taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2014 was primarily a result of an $18.4 million discrete tax benefit recognized as a result of the impairment charge recorded during the third quarter of 2014 related to the carrying value of the broadcast licenses and goodwill in our Indianapolis market whereas, the provision for income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was primarily a result of our income from operations before tax. The benefit from income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was primarily a result of a $124.6 million discrete tax benefit recognized as a result of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger as well as an $18.2 million discrete tax benefit recognized as a result of the reversal of a state valuation allowance during the third quarter of 2013. Our effective income tax rate was (6.7)% and (760.1)% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively.  The change in the effective income tax rate was primarily a result of the discrete tax benefit recognized during the third quarter 2013 as a result of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger and the reversal of a state valuation allowance during the third quarter of 2013. We expect our effective income tax rate to range between 40% and 42% during the remainder of 2014.
	During the first quarter of 2013, approximately $162.8 million of short term deferred tax liabilities were reclassified to income taxes payable upon the consummation of the JV Sale Transaction. As a result of the close of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger on July 30, 2013, $131.5 million of this tax liability was extinguished, resulting in a remaining tax liability of approximately $31.3 million associated with the JV Sale Transaction. We made state and federal tax payments to settle this liability during the fourth quarter of 2013.  For further discussion regarding the income tax effects of the JV Sale Transaction and the 2013 LIN LLC Merger, see Note 1 — “Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” and Note 13 — “Commitments and Contingencies” to our consolidated financial statements in our 10-K.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	We lease land, buildings, vehicles and equipment pursuant to non-cancelable operating lease agreements and we contract for general services pursuant to non-cancelable operating agreements that expire at various dates through 2036. In addition, we have entered into commitments for future syndicated entertainment and sports programming. Future payments for these non-cancelable operating leases and agreements, and future payments associated with syndicated television programs as of September 30, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
	Commitments
	Year	Operating Leases		Syndicated			Total
		and Agreements		Television
				Programming
	2014	$	12,100	$	7,118	(1)	$	19,218
	2015	62,443		28,201			90,644
	2016	54,624		19,714			74,338
	2017	64,320		4,882			69,202
	2018	59,451		277			59,728
	Thereafter	104,985		214			105,199
	Total obligations	$	357,923	$	60,406		$	418,329
	(1) Includes $10.4 million of program obligations recorded on our consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2014.
	Contingencies
	GECC Guarantee and the 2013 LIN LLC Merger
	As further described in Note 1 - "Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," pursuant to the JV Sale Transaction, LIN Television made a $100 million capital contribution to SVH and in turn, was released from the GECC Guarantee as well as any further obligations related to any shortfall funding agreements between LIN Television and SVH.
	In February 2013, we entered into a $60 million Incremental Facility and utilized $40 million of cash on hand and borrowings under our revolving credit facility to fund the $100 million payment.
	As a result of the JV Sale Transaction, after utilizing all of our available Federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards, we had an approximate $162.8 million income tax payable remaining, $131.5 million of which was extinguished as a result of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger. We made state and federal tax payments to settle the remaining liability of $31.3 million during the fourth quarter of 2013.
	For further discussion of the GECC Guarantee and the 2013 LIN LLC Merger, refer to Note 13 - "Commitments and Contingencies" to our consolidated financial statements in our 10-K.
	The Merger
	We expect to incur approximately $1.5 - $2.5 million of legal and professional fees associated with the Merger and related financing during the fourth quarter of 2014. Contingent upon the consummation of the Merger and dependent upon the price of Media General's Class A common stock on the date of consummation, we will incur an advisory fee payable to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, which we expect will be funded from the proceeds of Media General’s transaction financing. Based on the price of Media General's Class A common stock as of November 7, 2014, this advisory fee is estimated to be approximately $19.7 million, of which $1.5 million has already been paid. This advisory fee is contingent upon the consummation of the Merger and is not earned by JP Morgan until the Merger occurs. As of the date of this report, the necessary approval has not been obtained from the FCC and as a result, there is no assurance that the Merger and the corresponding advisory fee to be paid to JP Morgan will occur. As a result we do not deem the payment of the advisory fee to be probable and accordingly, did not record an obligation for this amount as of September 30, 2014.
	Litigation
	We are involved in various claims and lawsuits that are generally incidental to our business. We are vigorously contesting all of these matters. The outcome of any current or future litigation cannot be accurately predicted. We record accruals for such contingencies to the extent that we conclude it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. No estimate of the possible loss or range of loss can be made at this time because the inherently unpredictable nature of legal proceedings may be exacerbated by various factors, including: (i) the damages sought in the proceedings are unsubstantiated or indeterminate; (ii) discovery is not complete; (iii) the proceeding is in its early stages; (iv) the matters present legal uncertainties; (v) there are significant facts in dispute; or (vi) there is a wide range of potential outcomes. Although the outcome of these and other legal proceedings cannot be predicted, we believe that their ultimate resolution will not have a material adverse effect on us.
	Following the announcement on March 21, 2014 of the execution of the Merger Agreement, three complaints were filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery challenging the proposed acquisition of LIN LLC: Sciabacucchi v. Lin Media LLC, et al. (C.A. No. 9530) (the “Sciabacucchi Action”), International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132 Pension Fund v. Lin Media LLC, et al. (C.A. No.9538) (the “Pension Fund Action”), and Pryor v. Lin Media LLC, et al. (C.A. No. 9577) (the “Pryor Action”). The litigations are putative class actions filed on behalf of the public stockholders of LIN LLC and name as defendants LIN LLC, our directors, Media General, New Holdco, Merger Sub 1 and Merger Sub 2 and HM Capital Partners LLC and several of its alleged affiliates (Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Equity Fund III, L.P.; HM3 Coinvestors, L.P.; Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Equity Fund IV, L.P.; Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Private Equity Fund IV, L.P.; HM4EQ Coinvestors, L.P.; Hicks, Muse & Co. Partners, L.P.; Muse Family Enterprises, Ltd.; and JRM Interim Investors, L.P. (together with HM Capital Partners LLC and individual director defendant John R. Muse, which we collectively refer to as “HMC”)).
	On April 18, 2014, the plaintiff in the Pension Fund Action voluntarily dismissed that action without prejudice and, on April 21, 2014, the Court approved the dismissal.
	On April 25, 2014, the plaintiff in the Sciabacucchi Action filed an amended complaint, and the plaintiffs in the Sciabacucchi and Pryor Actions each filed a motion for an expedited hearing on the plaintiff’s (yet-to-be filed) motion for a permanent injunction to enjoin the Merger, requesting, among other things, that the Court set a permanent injunction hearing for September 2014. On April 30, 2014, the plaintiffs in the Sciabacucchi and Pryor Actions filed a stipulation to consolidate the two actions, which was approved by the Court on May 1, 2014.
	The operative complaint generally alleges that the individual defendants breached their fiduciary duties in connection with their consideration and approval of the Merger, that the entity defendants aided and abetted those breaches and that individual director defendant Royal W. Carson III and HMC breached their fiduciary duties as controlling shareholders of LIN LLC by causing LIN LLC to enter into the Merger, which plaintiffs allege will provide disparate consideration to HMC. The complaint seeks, among other things, declaratory and injunctive relief enjoining the Merger.
	On May 15, 2014, plaintiffs in the consolidated action sent a letter to the Court withdrawing the pending motion to expedite.
	The outcome of the lawsuit is uncertain and cannot be predicted with any certainty. An adverse judgment for monetary damages could have a material adverse effect on our operations and liquidity. An adverse judgment granting permanent injunctive relief could indefinitely enjoin completion of the Merger.
	On October 3, 2014, LIN LLC received an appraisal rights notice from Cede & Co., the nominee of The Depository Trust Company, and purported holder of 44,585 LIN LLC common shares.  Pursuant to the Merger Agreement and limited liability company agreement of LIN LLC, holders of LIN LLC common shares are entitled to demand appraisal and shall be entitled to payment from LIN LLC, after consummation of the Merger, of the fair value of the holder’s dissenting shares; provided, that the holder of such shares takes all required actions under applicable law to properly demand appraisal.  The outcome of this appraisal notice cannot be predicted with any certainty at this time.
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Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	We lease land, buildings, vehicles and equipment pursuant to non-cancelable operating lease agreements and we contract for general services pursuant to non-cancelable operating agreements that expire at various dates through 2036. In addition, we have entered into commitments for future syndicated entertainment and sports programming. Future payments for these non-cancelable operating leases and agreements, and future payments associated with syndicated television programs as of September 30, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
	Commitments
	Year	Operating Leases		Syndicated			Total
		and Agreements		Television
				Programming
	2014	$	12,100	$	7,118	(1)	$	19,218
	2015	62,443		28,201			90,644
	2016	54,624		19,714			74,338
	2017	64,320		4,882			69,202
	2018	59,451		277			59,728
	Thereafter	104,985		214			105,199
	Total obligations	$	357,923	$	60,406		$	418,329
	(1) Includes $10.4 million of program obligations recorded on our consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2014.
	Contingencies
	GECC Guarantee and the 2013 LIN LLC Merger
	As further described in Note 1 - "Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," pursuant to the JV Sale Transaction, LIN Television made a $100 million capital contribution to SVH and in turn, was released from the GECC Guarantee as well as any further obligations related to any shortfall funding agreements between LIN Television and SVH.
	In February 2013, we entered into a $60 million Incremental Facility and utilized $40 million of cash on hand and borrowings under our revolving credit facility to fund the $100 million payment.
	As a result of the JV Sale Transaction, after utilizing all of our available Federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards, we had an approximate $162.8 million income tax payable remaining, $131.5 million of which was extinguished as a result of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger. We made state and federal tax payments to settle the remaining liability of $31.3 million during the fourth quarter of 2013.
	For further discussion of the GECC Guarantee and the 2013 LIN LLC Merger, refer to Note 13 - "Commitments and Contingencies" to our consolidated financial statements in our 10-K.
	The Merger
	We expect to incur approximately $1.5 - $2.5 million of legal and professional fees associated with the Merger and related financing during the fourth quarter of 2014.  Contingent upon the consummation of the Merger and dependent upon the price of Media General's Class A common stock on the date of consummation, we will incur an advisory fee payable to J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, which we expect will be funded from the proceeds of Media General’s transaction financing. Based on the price of Media General's Class A common stock as of November 7, 2014, this advisory fee is estimated to be approximately $19.7 million, of which $1.5 million has already been paid. This advisory fee is contingent upon the consummation of the Merger and is not earned by JP Morgan until the Merger occurs. As of the date of this report, the necessary approval has not been obtained from the FCC and as a result, there is no assurance that the Merger and the corresponding advisory fee to be paid to JP Morgan will occur. As a result we do not deem the payment of the advisory fee to be probable and accordingly, did not record an obligation for this amount as of September 30, 2014.
	Litigation
	We are involved in various claims and lawsuits that are generally incidental to our business. We are vigorously contesting all of these matters. The outcome of any current or future litigation cannot be accurately predicted. We record accruals for such contingencies to the extent that we conclude it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. No estimate of the possible loss or range of loss can be made at this time because the inherently unpredictable nature of legal proceedings may be exacerbated by various factors, including: (i) the damages sought in the proceedings are unsubstantiated or indeterminate; (ii) discovery is not complete; (iii) the proceeding is in its early stages; (iv) the matters present legal uncertainties; (v) there are significant facts in dispute; or (vi) there is a wide range of potential outcomes. Although the outcome of these and other legal proceedings cannot be predicted, we believe that their ultimate resolution will not have a material adverse effect on us.
	Following the announcement on March 21, 2014 of the execution of the Merger Agreement, three complaints were filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery challenging the proposed acquisition of LIN LLC: Sciabacucchi v. Lin Media LLC, et al. (C.A. No. 9530) (the “Sciabacucchi Action”), International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132 Pension Fund v. Lin Media LLC, et al. (C.A. No.9538) (the “Pension Fund Action”), and Pryor v. Lin Media LLC, et al. (C.A. No. 9577) (the “Pryor Action”). The litigations are putative class actions filed on behalf of the public stockholders of LIN LLC and name as defendants LIN LLC, our directors, Media General, New Holdco, Merger Sub 1 and Merger Sub 2 and HM Capital Partners LLC and several of its alleged affiliates (Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Equity Fund III, L.P.; HM3 Coinvestors, L.P.; Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Equity Fund IV, L.P.; Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst Private Equity Fund IV, L.P.; HM4EQ Coinvestors, L.P.; Hicks, Muse & Co. Partners, L.P.; Muse Family Enterprises, Ltd.; and JRM Interim Investors, L.P. (together with HM Capital Partners LLC and individual director defendant John R. Muse, which we collectively refer to as “HMC”)).
	On April 18, 2014, the plaintiff in the Pension Fund Action voluntarily dismissed that action without prejudice and, on April 21, 2014, the Court approved the dismissal.
	On April 25, 2014, the plaintiff in the Sciabacucchi Action filed an amended complaint, and the plaintiffs in the Sciabacucchi and Pryor Actions each filed a motion for an expedited hearing on the plaintiff’s (yet-to-be filed) motion for a permanent injunction to enjoin the Merger, requesting, among other things, that the Court set a permanent injunction hearing for September 2014. On April 30, 2014, the plaintiffs in the Sciabacucchi and Pryor Actions filed a stipulation to consolidate the two actions, which was approved by the Court on May 1, 2014.
	The operative complaint generally alleges that the individual defendants breached their fiduciary duties in connection with their consideration and approval of the Merger, that the entity defendants aided and abetted those breaches and that individual director defendant Royal W. Carson III and HMC breached their fiduciary duties as controlling shareholders of LIN LLC by causing LIN LLC to enter into the Merger, which plaintiffs allege will provide disparate consideration to HMC. The complaint seeks, among other things, declaratory and injunctive relief enjoining the Merger.
	On May 15, 2014, plaintiffs in the consolidated action sent a letter to the Court withdrawing the pending motion to expedite.
	The outcome of the lawsuit is uncertain and cannot be predicted with any certainty. An adverse judgment for monetary damages could have a material adverse effect on our operations and liquidity. An adverse judgment granting permanent injunctive relief could indefinitely enjoin completion of the Merger.
	On October 3, 2014, LIN LLC received an appraisal rights notice from Cede & Co., the nominee of The Depository Trust Company, and purported holder of 44,585 LIN LLC common shares.  Pursuant to the Merger Agreement and limited liability company agreement of LIN LLC, holders of LIN LLC common shares are entitled to demand appraisal and shall be entitled to payment from LIN LLC, after consummation of the Merger, of the fair value of the holder’s dissenting shares; provided, that the holder of such shares takes all required actions under applicable law to properly demand appraisal.  The outcome of this appraisal notice cannot be predicted with any certainty at this time.

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	'
	Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
	LIN Television, a 100% owned subsidiary of LIN LLC, is the primary obligor of our senior secured credit facility, our 83/8% Senior Notes and our 63/8% Senior Notes, which are further described in Note 4 — “Debt”.  LIN LLC fully and unconditionally guarantees all of LIN Television’s debt on a joint-and-several basis.  Additionally, all of the consolidated 100% owned subsidiaries of LIN Television fully and unconditionally guarantee LIN Television’s senior secured credit facility, our 83/8% Senior Notes and our 63/8% Senior Notes on a joint-and-several basis, subject to customary release provisions.  There are certain contractual restrictions on LIN Television’s ability to obtain funds in the form of dividends or loans from the non-guarantor subsidiaries.
	The following condensed consolidating financial statements present the consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of operations, consolidated statements of comprehensive income and consolidated statements of cash flows of LIN LLC, LIN Television, as the issuer, the guarantor subsidiaries, and the non-guarantor subsidiaries of LIN Television and the elimination entries necessary to consolidate or combine the issuer with the guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries.  These statements are presented in accordance with the disclosure requirements under SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-10.
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of September 30, 2014
	(in thousands)
		LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
					Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
														Adjustments
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,138		$	19,066		$	1,150		$	1,028		$	—		$	23,382
	Marketable securities	—			174			—			—			—			174
	Accounts receivable, net	—			79,511			43,208			22,651			—			145,370
	Deferred income tax assets	—			3,492			1,864			40			—			5,396
	Other current assets	—			14,963			2,518			1,615			—			19,096
	Total current assets	2,138			117,206			48,740			25,334			—			193,418
	Property and equipment, net	—			173,197			38,630			2,551			—			214,378
	Deferred financing costs	—			14,002			—			73			—			14,075
	Goodwill	—			154,079			30,328			11,014			—			195,421
	Broadcast licenses	—			—			448,361			42,701			—			491,062
	Other intangible assets, net	—			22,083			14,389			8,258			—			44,730
	Advances to consolidated subsidiaries	1,998			8,606			932,266			—			(942,870		)	—
	Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	91,281			1,470,786			—			—			(1,562,067		)	—
	Other assets	—			52,569			3,051			951			(44,444		)	12,127
	Total assets	$	95,417		$	2,012,528		$	1,515,765		$	90,882		$	(2,549,381	)	$	1,165,211
	LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Current portion of long-term debt	$	—		$	19,137		$	—		$	1,246		$	—		$	20,383
	Accounts payable	—			5,473			7,157			2,855			—			15,485
	Income taxes payable	—			15			243			—			—			258
	Accrued expenses	—			50,389			10,501			3,307			—			64,197
	Program obligations	—			5,334			1,108			986			—			7,428
	Total current liabilities	—			80,348			19,009			8,394			—			107,751
	Long-term debt, excluding current portion	—			869,759			—			2,172			—			871,931
	Deferred income tax liabilities	—			13,844			36,209			659			—			50,712
	Program obligations	—			1,815			126			1,000			—			2,941
	Intercompany liabilities	—			934,264			—			8,606			(942,870		)	—
	Other liabilities	—			21,217			77			44,444			(44,444		)	21,294
	Total liabilities	—			1,921,247			55,421			65,275			(987,314		)	1,054,629
	Redeemable noncontrolling interest	—			—			—			15,165			—			15,165
																	—
	Total shareholders’ equity (deficit)	95,417			91,281			1,460,344			10,442			(1,562,067		)	95,417
	Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and shareholders’ equity (deficit)	$	95,417		$	2,012,528		$	1,515,765		$	90,882		$	(2,549,381	)	$	1,165,211
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)
		LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
					Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
														Adjustments
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	10,313		$	3		$	2,209		$	—		$	12,525
	Accounts receivable, net	—			88,905			39,416			16,988			—			145,309
	Deferred income tax assets	—			5,818			1,080			—			—			6,898
	Other current assets	—			12,264			1,049			1,888			—			15,201
	Total current assets	—			117,300			41,548			21,085			—			179,933
	Property and equipment, net	—			180,480			35,752			4,846			—			221,078
	Deferred financing costs	—			16,357			—			91			—			16,448
	Goodwill	—			169,492			18,518			15,518			—			203,528
	Broadcast licenses	—			—			493,814			42,701			—			536,515
	Other intangible assets, net	—			31,303			1,840			13,906			—			47,049
	Advances to consolidated subsidiaries	1,900			7,764			968,728			—			(978,392		)	—
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	87,227			1,534,600			—			—			(1,621,827		)	—
Other assets	—			52,778			2,688			1,276			(44,443		)	12,299
Total assets	$	89,127		$	2,110,074		$	1,562,888		$	99,423		$	(2,644,662	)	$	1,216,850
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	—		$	16,112		$	—		$	1,252		$	—		$	17,364
Accounts payable	—			4,185			5,339			4,478			—			14,002
Income taxes payable	—			749			671			—			—			1,420
Accrued expenses	—			42,570			6,254			2,872			—			51,696
Program obligations	—			4,711			1,013			1,303			—			7,027
Total current liabilities	—			68,327			13,277			9,905			—			91,509
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	—			924,223			—			3,105			—			927,328
Deferred income tax liabilities	—			30,013			33,824			849			—			64,686
Program obligations	—			2,505			217			1,424			—			4,146
Intercompany liabilities	—			970,628			—			7,764			(978,392		)	—
Other liabilities	—			27,151			58			44,443			(44,443		)	27,209
Total liabilities	—			2,022,847			47,376			67,490			(1,022,835		)	1,114,878
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	—			—			—			12,845			—			12,845
Total shareholders’ equity (deficit)	89,127			87,227			1,515,512			19,088			(1,621,827		)	89,127
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and shareholders’ equity (deficit)	$	89,127		$	2,110,074		$	1,562,888		$	99,423		$	(2,644,662	)	$	1,216,850
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
(in thousands)
	LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
				Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
													Adjustments
Net revenues	$	—		$	118,815		$	60,190		$	19,197		$	(6,139	)	$	192,063
Operating expenses:
Direct operating	—			40,855			26,034			12,346			(3,206		)	76,029
Selling, general and administrative	—			28,321			12,740			3,411			(166		)	44,306
Amortization of program rights	—			5,194			1,432			346			—			6,972
Corporate	352			7,583			50			544			(8		)	8,521
Depreciation	—			8,957			1,685			250			—			10,892
Amortization of intangible assets	—			2,091			931			766			—			3,788
Impairment of broadcast licenses and goodwill	—			15,414			45,453			—			—			60,867
Restructuring charge	—			846			238			—			—			1,084
Loss (gain) from asset dispositions	—			43			(2		)	1			—			42
Operating (loss) income	(352		)	9,511			(28,371		)	1,533			(2,759		)	(20,438		)
Other (income) expense:
Interest expense, net	—			14,163			(1		)	47			—			14,209
Intercompany fees and expenses	(272		)	7,478			(7,606		)	150			250			—
Other, net	—			(37		)	(731		)	—			—			(768		)
Total other (income) expense, net	(272		)	21,604			(8,338		)	197			250			13,441
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes	(80		)	(12,093		)	(20,033		)	1,336			(3,009		)	(33,879		)
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	—			(204		)	(8,013		)	221			—			(7,996		)
Net (loss) income	(80		)	(11,889		)	(12,020		)	1,115			(3,009		)	(25,883		)
Equity in (loss) income from operations of consolidated subsidiaries	(26,320		)	(14,181		)	—			—			40,501			—
Net (loss) income	(26,400		)	(26,070		)	(12,020		)	1,115			37,492			(25,883		)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			517			—			517
Net (loss) income attributable to LIN Media LLC	$	(26,400	)	$	(26,070	)	$	(12,020	)	$	598		$	37,492		$	(26,400	)
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Loss
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
(in thousands)
	LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
				Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
													Adjustments
Net (loss) income	$	(26,400	)	$	(26,070	)	$	(12,020	)	$	1,115		$	37,492		$	(25,883	)
Amortization of pension net losses, net of tax of $113	172			172			—			—			(172		)	172
Comprehensive (loss) income	(26,228		)	(25,898		)	(12,020		)	1,115			37,320			(25,711		)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			—			517			—			517
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to LIN Media LLC	$	(26,228	)	$	(25,898	)	$	(12,020	)	$	598		$	37,320		$	(26,228	)
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
(in thousands)
	LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
				Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
													Adjustments
Net revenues	$	—		$	338,293		$	172,454		$	54,597		$	(18,275	)	$	547,069
Operating expenses:
Direct operating	—			119,514			76,002			34,757			(9,323		)	220,950
Selling, general and administrative	—			85,825			38,582			13,821			(674		)	137,554
Amortization of program rights	—			14,919			4,236			1,198			—			20,353
Corporate	1,056			27,992			134			544			(8		)	29,718
Depreciation	—			26,780			4,999			886			—			32,665
Amortization of intangible assets	—			9,220			2,409			3,436			—			15,065
Impairment of broadcast licenses and goodwill	—			15,414			45,453			—			—			60,867
Restructuring charge	—			846			238			—			—			1,084
Loss (gain) from asset dispositions	—			19			133			(11		)	—			141
Operating (loss) income	(1,056		)	37,764			268			(34		)	(8,270		)	28,672
Other (income) expense:
Interest expense, net	—			42,431			(1		)	138			—			42,568
Share of loss in equity investments				100			—			—			—			100
Intercompany fees and expenses	(813		)	22,794			(23,155		)	424			750			—
Other, net	—			(131		)	(720		)	—			—			(851		)
Total other (income) expense, net	(813		)	65,194			(23,876		)	562			750			41,817
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes	(243		)	(27,430		)	24,144			(596		)	(9,020		)	(13,145		)
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	—			(8,614		)	9,658			(231		)	—			813
Net (loss) income	(243		)	(18,816		)	14,486			(365		)	(9,020		)	(13,958		)
Equity in (loss) income from operations of consolidated subsidiaries	(13,173		)	6,393			—			—			6,780			—
Net (loss) income	(13,416		)	(12,423		)	14,486			(365		)	(2,240		)	(13,958		)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			(542		)	—			(542		)
Net (loss) income attributable to LIN Media LLC	$	(13,416	)	$	(12,423	)	$	14,486		$	177		$	(2,240	)	$	(13,416	)
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Loss
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
(in thousands)
	LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
				Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
													Adjustments
Net (loss) income	$	(13,416	)	$	(12,423	)	$	14,486		$	(365	)	$	(2,240	)	$	(13,958	)
Amortization of pension net losses, net of tax of $338	517			517			—			—			(517		)	517
Comprehensive (loss) income	(12,899		)	(11,906		)	14,486			(365		)	(2,757		)	(13,441		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			—			(542		)	—			(542		)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to LIN Media LLC	$	(12,899	)	$	(11,906	)	$	14,486		$	177		$	(2,757	)	$	(12,899	)
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
(in thousands)
	LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
				Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
													Adjustments
Net revenues	$	—		$	106,982		$	45,335		$	14,458		$	(3,665	)	$	163,110
Operating expenses:
Direct operating	—			37,105			17,973			9,532			(2,106		)	62,504
Selling, general and administrative	—			27,223			10,785			3,351			(40		)	41,319
Amortization of program rights	—			5,695			1,382			528			—			7,605
Corporate	277			10,405			—			—			—			10,682
Depreciation	—			9,285			1,788			356			—			11,429
Amortization of intangible assets	—			4,430			234			1,222			—			5,886
Restructuring charge	—			468			—			—			—			468
Gain from asset dispositions	—			(8		)	(1		)	—			—			(9		)
Operating (loss) income	(277		)	12,379			13,174			(531		)	(1,519		)	23,226
Other expense (income):
Interest expense, net	—			14,146			—			(67		)	(103		)	13,976
Intercompany fees and expenses	—			7,891			(8,102		)	211			—			—
Other, net	—			2,053			1			1			—			2,055
Total other expense (income), net	—			24,090			(8,101		)	145			(103		)	16,031
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes	(277		)	(11,711		)	21,275			(676		)	(1,416		)	7,195
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	—			(147,671		)	8,510			(152		)	—			(139,313		)
Net (loss) income	(277		)	135,960			12,765			(524		)	(1,416		)	146,508
Equity in income (loss) from operations of consolidated subsidiaries	147,215			11,255			—			—			(158,470		)	—
Net income (loss)	146,938			147,215			12,765			(524		)	(159,886		)	146,508
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			(430		)	—			(430		)
Net income (loss) attributable to LIN Media LLC	$	146,938		$	147,215		$	12,765		$	(94	)	$	(159,886	)	$	146,938
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
(in thousands)
	LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
				Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
													Adjustments
Net income (loss)	$	146,938		$	147,215		$	12,765		$	(524	)	$	(159,886	)	$	146,508
Amortization of pension net losses, net of tax of $169	259			259			—			—			(259		)	259
Comprehensive income (loss)	147,197			147,474			12,765			(524		)	(160,145		)	146,767
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			—			(430		)	—			(430		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to LIN Media LLC	$	147,197		$	147,474		$	12,765		$	(94	)	$	(160,145	)	$	147,197
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
(in thousands)
	LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
				Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
													Adjustments
Net revenues	$	—		$	311,221		$	130,972		$	35,841		$	(9,586	)	$	468,448
Operating expenses:
Direct operating	—			108,313			54,886			22,825			(5,329		)	180,695
Selling, general and administrative	—			80,611			30,008			8,341			(303		)	118,657
Amortization of program rights	—			16,709			4,281			1,552			—			22,542
Corporate	277			29,770			—			—			—			30,047
Depreciation	—			27,954			5,420			1,013			—			34,387
Amortization of intangible assets	—			13,334			701			3,003			—			17,038
Restructuring charge	—			2,991			—			—			—			2,991
Loss (gain) from asset dispositions	—			193			(20		)	—			—			173
Operating (loss) income	(277		)	31,346			35,696			(893		)	(3,954		)	61,918
Other expense (income):
Interest expense, net	—			42,124			—			151			—			42,275
Share of loss in equity investments	—			25			—			—			—			25
Intercompany fees and expenses	—			24,491			(24,702		)	211			—			—
Other, net	—			2,113			1			1			—			2,115
Total other expense (income), net	—			68,753			(24,701		)	363			—			44,415
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes	(277		)	(37,407		)	60,397			(1,256		)	(3,954		)	17,503
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	—			(158,607		)	24,159			(706		)	—			(135,154		)
Net (loss) income	(277		)	121,200			36,238			(550		)	(3,954		)	152,657
Equity in income (loss) from operations of consolidated subsidiaries	153,834			32,634			—			—			(186,468		)	—
Net income (loss)	153,557			153,834			36,238			(550		)	(190,422		)	152,657
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			(900		)	—			(900		)
Net income (loss) attributable to LIN Media LLC	$	153,557		$	153,834		$	36,238		$	350		$	(190,422	)	$	153,557
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
(in thousands)
	LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
				Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
													Adjustments
Net income (loss)	$	153,557		$	153,834		$	36,238		$	(550	)	$	(190,422	)	$	152,657
Amortization of pension net losses, net of tax of $507	777			777			—			—			(777		)	777
Comprehensive income (loss)	154,334			154,611			36,238			(550		)	(191,199		)	153,434
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			—			(900		)	—			(900		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to LIN Media LLC	$	154,334		$	154,611		$	36,238		$	350		$	(191,199	)	$	154,334
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
(in thousands)
	LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
				Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
													Adjustments
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(342	)	$	86,790		$	27,913		$	(3,228	)	$	(750	)	$	110,383
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	—			(12,113		)	(3,610		)	(1,343		)	—			(17,066		)
Acquisition of broadcast towers	—			(7,257		)	—			—			—			(7,257		)
Payments for business combinations, net of cash acquired	—			(24,825		)	—			—			—			(24,825		)
Proceeds from the sale of assets	—			112			2			—			—			114
Contributions to equity investments	—			(100		)	—			—			—			(100		)
Marketable securities	—			(174		)	—			—			—			(174		)
Receipt of dividend	—			58,508			—			—			(58,508		)	—
Advances on intercompany borrowings	—			(4,329		)	—			—			4,329			—
Payments from intercompany borrowings	—			—			35,350			—			(35,350		)	—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	—			9,822			31,742			(1,343		)	(89,529		)	(49,308		)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net proceeds on exercises of employee and director share-based compensation	2,480			—			—			—			—			2,480
Proceeds from borrowings on long-term debt	—			45,000			—			—			—			45,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	—			(96,759		)	—			(939		)	—			(97,698		)
Payment of dividend	—			(750		)	(58,508		)	—			59,258			—
Proceeds from intercompany borrowings	—			—			—			4,329			(4,329		)	—
Payments on intercompany borrowings	—			(35,350		)	—			—			35,350			—
Net cash provided by (used in)financing activities	2,480			(87,859		)	(58,508		)	3,390			90,279			(50,218		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,138			8,753			1,147			(1,181		)	—			10,857
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	—			10,313			3			2,209			—			12,525
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$	2,138		$	19,066		$	1,150		$	1,028		$	—		$	23,382
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
(in thousands)
	LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
				Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
													Adjustments
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	1,801		$	76,031		$	41,463		$	(282	)	$	(60,508	)	$	58,505
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	—			(17,094		)	(2,372		)	(2,205		)	—			(21,671		)
Payments for business combinations, net of cash acquired	—			(10,082		)	—			—			—			(10,082		)
Proceeds from the sale of assets	—			56			20			—			—			76
Capital contributions to joint venture with NBCUniversal	—			—			(100,000		)	—			—			(100,000		)
Advances on intercompany borrowings	—			(4,400		)	—			—			4,400			—
Payments from intercompany borrowings	—			15,009			133,835			—			(148,844		)	—
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	—			(16,511		)	31,483			(2,205		)	(144,444		)	(131,677		)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net proceeds on exercises of employee and director share-based compensation	199			1,251			—			—			—			1,450
Tax benefit from exercises of share options	—			2,180			—			—			—			2,180
Proceeds from borrowings on long-term debt	—			101,000			—			—			—			101,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	—			(48,385		)	—			(1,009		)	—			(49,394		)
Payment of long-term debt issue costs	—			(654		)	—			—			—			(654		)
Payment of dividend	—			(2,000		)	(58,508		)	—			60,508			—
Proceeds from intercompany borrowings	—			—			—			4,400			(4,400		)	—
Payments on intercompany borrowings	—			(133,835		)	(15,009		)	—			148,844			—
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	199			(80,443		)	(73,517		)	3,391			204,952			54,582
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	2,000			(20,923		)	(571		)	904			—			(18,590		)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	—			44,625			573			1,109			—			46,307
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$	2,000		$	23,702		$	2		$	2,013		$	—		$	27,717

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ1

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Principles of Consolidation	'
	Principles of Consolidation
	LIN Media LLC (“LIN LLC”), together with its subsidiaries, including LIN Television Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“LIN Television”), is a local multimedia company operating in the United States. LIN LLC and its subsidiaries are affiliates of HM Capital Partners I LP (“HMC”). In these notes, the terms “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” mean LIN LLC and all subsidiaries included in our consolidated financial statements.
	On July 30, 2013, LIN TV Corp., a Delaware corporation (“LIN TV”), completed its merger with and into LIN LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of LIN TV, with LIN LLC as the surviving entity (the “2013 LIN LLC Merger”) pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 12, 2013, by and between LIN TV and LIN LLC (the “2013 LIN LLC Merger Agreement”).  LIN LLC filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on July 31, 2013 (the “Form 8-K”) for the purpose of establishing LIN LLC as the successor registrant to LIN TV pursuant to Rule 12g-3(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and to disclose certain related matters, including the consummation of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger.  Pursuant to Rule 12g-3(a) under the Exchange Act and in accordance with the filing of the Form 8-K, the class A common shares representing limited liability interests in LIN LLC, as the successor registrant to LIN TV, were deemed registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act.  References to "LIN LLC," "we," "us," or the "Company" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that include any period at and before the effectiveness of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger shall be deemed to refer to LIN TV as the predecessor registrant to LIN LLC.  For more information concerning the effects of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger and the succession of LIN LLC to LIN TV upon its effectiveness, please see the Form 8-K.
	The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
	In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to state fairly our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.  The interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our Company, our wholly-owned and majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries, and VIEs for which we are the primary beneficiary. We review all local marketing agreements (“LMAs”), shared services agreements (“SSAs”), joint sales agreements (“JSAs”) and related agreements to evaluate whether consolidation of entities that are party to such arrangements is required under U.S. GAAP.
	During the first quarter of 2014, we began operating under two segments, which also represent our reportable segments, “Broadcast” and “Digital” that are disclosed separately from our corporate activities. Our Broadcast segment includes 43 television stations and seven digital channels that are either owned, operated or serviced by us in 23 U.S. markets, all of which are engaged principally in the sale of television advertising and digital advertising primarily related to our television station companion websites. Our Digital segment includes the operating results of the following digital companies: LIN Digital LLC ("LIN Digital"), LIN Mobile, LLC ("LIN Mobile"), HYFN, Inc. ("HYFN"), Dedicated Media, Inc. ("Dedicated Media"), and Federated Media Publishing LLC ("Federated Media"). Corporate and unallocated expenses primarily include our costs to operate as a public company and to operate our corporate locations. Corporate is not a reportable segment. We have retrospectively recast prior period disclosures to reflect this change in our reportable operating segments. See Note 5 - “Segment Reporting” for further discussion. Prior to January 1, 2014, we had one reportable segment.
	We conduct our business through LIN Television and its subsidiaries and we guarantee all of LIN Television’s debt.  All of the consolidated wholly-owned subsidiaries of LIN Television fully and unconditionally guarantee LIN Television’s senior secured credit facility, the 83/8% Senior Notes due 2018 (the “83/8% Senior Notes”), and the 63/8% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “63/8% Senior Notes”) on a joint-and-several basis.
	Prior to the 2013 LIN LLC Merger, LIN TV had no operations or assets other than its investments in its subsidiaries. Subsequent to the 2013 LIN LLC Merger and consistent with its classification as a partnership for federal income tax purposes, LIN LLC has separate operations relating to the administration of the partnership. The consolidated financial statements of LIN LLC represent its own operations and the consolidated operations of LIN Television, which remains a corporation after the 2013 LIN LLC Merger.
	On July 24, 2014, we filed a joint proxy statement/prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") which was mailed to the shareholders of LIN LLC in connection with a special meeting of the shareholders of LIN LLC to be held on August 20, 2014 for the purpose of voting on the proposal to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated March 21, 2014, with Media General, Inc., a Virginia corporation ("Media General"), Mercury New Holdco, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“New Holdco”), Mercury Merger Sub 1, Inc., a Virginia corporation and a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of New Holdco (“Merger Sub 1”) and Mercury Merger Sub 2, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of New Holdco (“Merger Sub 2”).
	On August 20, 2014, we amended the terms of the Merger Agreement (as amended, the "Merger Agreement") following the announcement of CBS Affiliation Relations, a unit of CBS Corporation ("CBS") that it would not renew its network affiliation agreement related to our WISH-TV television station located in Indianapolis, Indiana upon the expiration of that agreement on December 31, 2014. As a result, the special meeting of the shareholders of LIN LLC was convened on August 20, 2014 and then adjourned before conducting any business. On September 15, 2014, we filed a supplement and an updated joint proxy statement/prospectus with the SEC which was mailed to the shareholders of LIN LLC in connection with the special meeting of the shareholders of LIN LLC, and which included a copy of the Merger Agreement. The meeting was held on October 6, 2014 and resulted in the adoption of the Merger Agreement and the approval of the Merger by the LIN LLC shareholders.
	On August 20, 2014, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement for the sale of television stations WLUK-TV and WCWF-TV, Green Bay-Appleton, Wisconsin, by and among New Holdco and LIN Television, on the one hand, and Harrisburg Television, Inc. on the other hand, dated as of August 20, 2014; an Asset Purchase Agreement for the sale of television station WJCL-TV, Savannah, Georgia, by and among Media General, New Holdco, LIN Television and LIN License Company, LLC on the one hand, and WJCL Hearst Television LLC and Hearst Television Inc. on the other hand, dated as of August 20, 2014; an Asset Purchase Agreement for the sale of certain assets relating to television station WTGS-TV, Hardeeville, South Carolina (Savannah, Georgia market), by and among New Holdco and LIN Television, on the one hand, and Sinclair Communications, LLC on the other hand, dated as of August 20, 2014 (collectively, the “LIN Divestiture Agreements”), to divest certain of our television stations for approximately $70 million, $4.5 million and $17.5 million in cash, respectively, in order to address regulatory considerations related to the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement (the "Merger"). In addition, New Holdco, Media General and Meredith Corporation entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement for the sale of WALA-TV, Mobile, Alabama, dated August 20, 2014 (together with the LIN Divestiture Agreements, the “Divestiture Agreements”) in order to address regulatory considerations related to the Merger.
	The Divestiture Agreements each contain representations, warranties, covenants and are conditioned on the closing of the Merger pursuant to the Merger Agreement, in addition to, customary closing conditions for transactions of this type, including, the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and receipt from the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") of consent to the transfer of control of broadcast licensee subsidiaries of LIN LLC and Media General in connection with the transactions contemplated by each Divestiture Agreement.
	Upon the closing of the Merger and these divestitures, LIN LLC will be merged into, and survived by, New Holdco, LIN Television will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Holdco and Media General will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of LIN Television ("New Media General"). The combined company will own and operate or service 71 stations across 48 markets, reaching 27.6 million or approximately 23% of U.S. television households. We currently expect the Merger to close during the fourth quarter of 2014.
Joint Venture Sale Transaction and Merger	'
	Joint Venture Sale Transaction and Merger
	On February 12, 2013, we, along with our wholly-owned subsidiaries LIN Television and LIN Television of Texas, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“LIN Texas”) entered into an agreement whereby LIN Texas sold its 20.38% equity interest in Station Venture Holdings ("SVH"), a joint venture in which an affiliate of NBCUniversal ("NBC") held the remaining 79.62% equity interest (collectively, the “JV Sale Transaction”). Pursuant to the JV Sale Transaction, LIN Television made a $100 million capital contribution to SVH and in turn, was released from the guarantee of an $815.5 million note held by SVH ("GECC Guarantee") as well as any further obligations related to any shortfall funding agreements between LIN Television and SVH.
	Concurrent with the closing of the JV Sale Transaction, LIN TV entered into the 2013 LIN LLC Merger Agreement. The 2013 LIN LLC Merger enabled the surviving entity to be classified as a partnership for federal income tax purposes and the change in classification was treated as a liquidation of LIN TV for federal income tax purposes, with the result that LIN TV realized a capital loss in its 100% equity interest in LIN Television.
	For further discussion of the JV Sale Transaction and the 2013 LIN LLC Merger, refer to Item 1. "Business," Note 1 - "Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," and Note 13 - "Commitments and Contingencies" to our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (the "10-K").
Variable Interest Entities	'
	Variable Interest Entities
	In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE for financial reporting purposes, we consider whether we have the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE and whether we have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive returns that would be significant to the VIE. We consolidate VIEs when we are the primary beneficiary.
	We have a JSA and an SSA with WBDT Television, LLC (“WBDT”) for WBDT-TV in the Dayton, OH market. We also have JSAs and SSAs with affiliates of Vaughan Acquisition LLC (“Vaughan”) for WTGS-TV in the Savannah, GA market, WYTV-TV in the Youngstown, OH market and KTKA-TV in the Topeka, KS market and SSAs with KASY-TV Licensee, LLC (“KASY”), KWBQ-TV, KRWB-TV and KASY-TV in the Albuquerque, Santa-Fe, NM market. Under these agreements, we provide administrative services to these stations, have an obligation to reimburse certain of the stations' expenses, and we are compensated through a performance-based fee structure that provides us the benefit of certain returns from the operation of these stations. We determined that WBDT, Vaughan and KASY are VIEs and as a result of the JSAs and/or SSAs, we have variable interests in these entities. We are the primary beneficiary of these entities, and therefore, we consolidate these entities within our consolidated financial statements.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto. Our actual results could differ from these estimates. Estimates are used for the allowance for doubtful accounts in receivables, valuation of goodwill and intangible assets, assumptions used to determine fair value of financial instruments, amortization and impairment of program rights and intangible assets, share-based compensation and other long-term incentive compensation arrangements, pension costs, barter transactions, income taxes, employee medical insurance claims, useful lives of property and equipment, contingencies, litigation and net assets of businesses acquired.
Net Earnings per Common Share	'
	Net Earnings per Common Share
	Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing income attributable to common shareholders by the number of weighted-average outstanding common shares.  Diluted EPS reflects the effect of the assumed exercise of share options and vesting of restricted shares only in the periods in which such effect would have been dilutive.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") and the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") issued a converged standard on revenue recognition from contracts with customers, ASU 2014-09 (Topic 606 and IFRS 15). This standard will supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance. ASU 2014-09 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-08, "Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant and Equipment (Topic 360) - Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity" ("ASU 2014-08"). ASU 2014-08 changes the threshold for disclosing discontinued operations and the related disclosure requirements. Pursuant to ASU 2014-08, only disposals representing a strategic shift, such as a major line of business, a major geographical area or a major equity investment, should be presented as a discontinued operation. ASU 2014-08 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014 with early adoption permitted but only for disposals or classifications as held for sale which have not been reported in financial statements previously issued or available for issuance. We have not yet adopted this new guidance and are currently evaluating the impact that it will have on our disclosures and consolidated financial statements.
	In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, "Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern." This ASU establishes specific guidance to an organization's management on their responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about the organization's ability to continue as a going concern. We have not yet adopted this standard and are currently evaluating the impact that the new guidance will have on our disclosures and consolidated financial statements.
LIN Television Corporation	'
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Principles of Consolidation	'
	Principles of Consolidation
	LIN Television Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“LIN Television”), together with its subsidiaries, is a local multimedia company operating in the United States. LIN Television and its subsidiaries are affiliates of HM Capital Partners I LP (“HMC”). In these notes, the terms “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our” mean LIN Television and all subsidiaries included in our consolidated financial statements. LIN Television is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LIN Media LLC (“LIN LLC”).
	On July 30, 2013, LIN TV Corp., a Delaware corporation (“LIN TV”), completed its merger with and into LIN LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of LIN TV, with LIN LLC as the surviving entity (the “2013 LIN LLC Merger”) pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 12, 2013, by and between LIN TV and LIN LLC (the “2013 LIN LLC Merger Agreement”).  LIN LLC filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on July 31, 2013 (the “Form 8-K”) for the purpose of establishing LIN LLC as the successor registrant to LIN TV pursuant to Rule 12g-3(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and to disclose certain related matters, including the consummation of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger.  Pursuant to Rule 12g-3(a) under the Exchange Act and in accordance with the filing of the Form 8-K, the class A common shares representing limited liability interests in LIN LLC, as the successor registrant to LIN TV, were deemed registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act.  References to "LIN LLC," "we," "us," or the "Company" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that include any period at and before the effectiveness of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger shall be deemed to refer to LIN TV as the predecessor registrant to LIN LLC.  For more information concerning the effects of the 2013 LIN LLC Merger and the succession of LIN LLC to LIN TV upon its effectiveness, please see the Form 8-K.
	LIN LLC has no independent assets or operations and guarantees all of our debt. All of the consolidated wholly-owned subsidiaries of LIN Television fully and unconditionally guarantee our Senior Secured Credit Facility, 83/8% Senior Notes due 2018 (the “83/8% Senior Notes”) and 63/8% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “63/8% Senior Notes”) on a joint-and-several basis, subject to customary release provisions.
	The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
	In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to state fairly our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.  The interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of our Company, our wholly-owned and majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries, and VIEs for which we are the primary beneficiary. We review all local marketing agreements (“LMAs”), shared services agreements (“SSAs”), joint sales agreements (“JSAs”) and related agreements, to evaluate whether consolidation of entities that are party to such arrangements is required under U.S. GAAP.
	During the first quarter of 2014, we began operating under two segments, which also represent our reportable segments, “Broadcast” and “Digital” that are disclosed separately from our corporate activities. Our Broadcast segment includes 43 television stations and seven digital channels that are either owned, operated or serviced by us in 23 U.S. markets, all of which are engaged principally in the sale of television advertising and digital advertising primarily related to our television station companion websites. Our Digital segment includes the operating results of the following digital companies: LIN Digital LLC ("LIN Digital"), LIN Mobile, LLC ("LIN Mobile"), HYFN, Inc. ("HYFN"), Dedicated Media, Inc. ("Dedicated Media"), and Federated Media Publishing LLC ("Federated Media"). Corporate and unallocated expenses primarily include our costs to operate as a public company and to operate our corporate locations. Corporate is not a reportable segment. We have retrospectively recast prior period disclosures to reflect this change in our reportable operating segments. See Note 5 - “Segment Reporting” for further discussion. Prior to January 1, 2014, we had one reportable segment.
Joint Venture Sale Transaction and Merger	'
	Joint Venture Sale Transaction and Merger
	On February 12, 2013, we, along with LIN TV and LIN Television of Texas, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“LIN Texas”) entered into an agreement whereby LIN Texas sold its 20.38% equity interest in Station Venture Holdings ("SVH"), a joint venture in which an affiliate of NBCUniversal ("NBC"), held the remaining 79.62% equity interest (collectively, the “JV Sale Transaction”). Pursuant to the JV Sale Transaction, LIN Television made a $100 million capital contribution to SVH and in turn, LIN TV was released from the guarantee of an $815.5 million note held by SVH ("GECC Guarantee") as well as any further obligations related to any shortfall funding agreements between us and SVH.
	Concurrent with the closing of the JV Sale Transaction, LIN TV entered into the 2013 LIN LLC Merger Agreement. The 2013 LIN LLC Merger enabled the surviving entity to be classified as a partnership for federal income tax purposes and the change in classification was treated as a liquidation of LIN TV for federal income tax purposes, with the result that LIN TV realized a capital loss in its 100% equity interest in LIN Television.
	For further discussion of the JV Sale Transaction and the 2013 LIN LLC Merger, refer to Item 1. "Business," Note 1 - "Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" and Note 13 - "Commitments and Contingencies" to our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 (the "10-K").
Variable Interest Entities	'
	Variable Interest Entities
	In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE for financial reporting purposes, we consider whether we have the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE and whether we have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive returns that would be significant to the VIE. We consolidate VIEs when we are the primary beneficiary.
	We have a JSA and an SSA with WBDT Television, LLC (“WBDT”) for WBDT-TV in the Dayton, OH market. We also have JSAs and SSAs with affiliates of Vaughan Acquisition LLC (“Vaughan”) for WTGS-TV in the Savannah, GA market, WYTV-TV in the Youngstown, OH market and KTKA-TV in the Topeka, KS market and SSAs with KASY-TV Licensee, LLC (“KASY”), KWBQ-TV, KRWB-TV and KASY-TV in the Albuquerque, Santa-Fe NM market. Under these agreements, we provide administrative services to these stations, have an obligation to reimburse certain of the stations' expenses, and we are compensated through a performance-based fee structure that provides us the benefit of certain returns from the operation of these stations. We determined that WBDT, Vaughan and KASY are VIEs and as a result of the JSAs and/or SSAs, we have variable interests in these entities. We are the primary beneficiary of these entities, and therefore, we consolidate these entities within our consolidated financial statements.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto. Our actual results could differ from these estimates. Estimates are used for the allowance for doubtful accounts in receivables, valuation of goodwill and intangible assets, assumptions used to determine fair value of financial instruments, amortization and impairment of program rights and intangible assets, share-based compensation and other long-term incentive compensation arrangements, pension costs, barter transactions, income taxes, employee medical insurance claims, useful lives of property and equipment, contingencies, litigation and net assets of businesses acquired.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") and the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") issued a converged standard on revenue recognition from contracts with customers, ASU 2014-09 (Topic 606 and IFRS 15). This standard will supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance. ASU 2014-09 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2014-08, "Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant and Equipment (Topic 360) - Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity" ("ASU 2014-08"). ASU 2014-08 changes the threshold for disclosing discontinued operations and the related disclosure requirements. Pursuant to ASU 2014-08, only disposals representing a strategic shift, such as a major line of business, a major geographical area or a major equity investment, should be presented as a discontinued operation. ASU 2014-08 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014 with early adoption permitted but only for disposals or classifications as held for sale which have not been reported in financial statements previously issued or available for issuance. We have not yet adopted this new guidance and are currently evaluating the impact that it will have on our disclosures and consolidated financial statements.
	In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, "Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern." This ASU establishes specific guidance to an organization's management on their responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about the organization's ability to continue as a going concern. We have not yet adopted this standard and are currently evaluating the impact that the new guidance will have on our disclosures and consolidated financial statements.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ2

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Schedule of assets and liabilities of WBDT, Vaughan and KASY included in the consolidating balance sheets	'
	The carrying amounts and classifications of the assets and liabilities of the variable interest entities described above, which have been included in our consolidating balance sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	422		$	278
	Accounts receivable, net	6,390			6,345
	Other assets	847			927
	Total current assets	7,659			7,550
	Property and equipment, net	2,054			2,469
	Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	43,477			44,677
	Other assets	1,017			1,360
	Total assets	$	54,207		$	56,056
	LIABILITIES
	Current liabilities:
	Current portion of long-term debt	$	1,162		$	1,162
	Accounts payable	60			63
	Accrued expenses	1,201			1,336
	Program obligations	986			1,303
	Total current liabilities	3,409			3,864
	Long-term debt, excluding current portion	2,134			3,005
	Program obligations	1,000			1,424
	Other liabilities	47,664			47,763
	Total liabilities	$	54,207		$	56,056
Schedule of the redeemable noncontrolling interest included in consolidated balance sheets related to Nami Media, HYFN Inc, and Dedicated Media, Inc.	'
	The following table presents the activity of the redeemable noncontrolling interest included in our consolidated balance sheets, which represents third parties’ proportionate share of our consolidated net assets (in thousands):
		Redeemable
		Noncontrolling
		Interest
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	12,845
	Net loss	(542		)
	Share-based compensation and other	16
	Accretion of mandatory purchase obligation of Dedicated Media	4,971
	Reclassification to permanent equity	(2,125		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	15,165
Schedule of computation of the common shares outstanding used in determining basic and diluted EPS	'
	The following table sets forth the computation of the common shares outstanding used in determining basic and diluted EPS (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Denominator for EPS calculation:		2014		2013		2014	2013
	Weighted-average common shares, basic		54,372		52,791		53,962	52,328
	Effect of dilutive securities:		0				0
	Share options and unvested restricted shares		—		3,064		—	3,050
	Weighted-average common shares, diluted		54,372		55,855		53,962	55,378
LIN Television Corporation	'
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Schedule of assets and liabilities of WBDT, Vaughan and KASY included in the consolidating balance sheets	'
	The carrying amounts and classifications of the assets and liabilities of the variable interest entities described above, which have been included in our consolidating balance sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
		September 30, 2014			December 31,
					2013
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	422		$	278
	Accounts receivable, net	6,390			6,345
	Other assets	847			927
	Total current assets	7,659			7,550
	Property and equipment, net	2,054			2,469
	Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	43,477			44,677
	Other assets	1,017			1,360
	Total assets	$	54,207		$	56,056
	LIABILITIES
	Current liabilities:
	Current portion of long-term debt	$	1,162		$	1,162
	Accounts payable	60			63
	Accrued expenses	1,201			1,336
	Program obligations	986			1,303
	Total current liabilities	3,409			3,864
	Long-term debt, excluding current portion	2,134			3,005
	Program obligations	1,000			1,424
	Other liabilities	47,664			47,763
	Total liabilities	$	54,207		$	56,056
Schedule of the redeemable noncontrolling interest included in consolidated balance sheets related to Nami Media, HYFN Inc, and Dedicated Media, Inc.	'
	The following table presents the activity of the redeemable noncontrolling interest included in our consolidated balance sheets, which represents third parties’ proportionate share of our consolidated net assets (in thousands):
		Redeemable
		Noncontrolling
		Interest
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	12,845
	Net loss	(542		)
	Share-based compensation and other	16
	Accretion of mandatory purchase obligation of Dedicated Media	4,971
	Reclassification to permanent equity	(2,125		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	15,165

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables) (Federated Media)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Acquisitions	'
Summary of the provisional allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed	'
	The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by us in the acquisition (in thousands):
	Current assets	$	9,811
	Property and equipment	72
	Non-current assets	195
	Other intangible assets	11,497
	Goodwill	7,306
	Current liabilities	(6,367		)
	Total	$	22,514
Schedule of unaudited pro forma results of operations	'
	The following table sets forth unaudited pro forma results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 assuming that the above acquisitions of Federated Media, Dedicated Media and HYFN along with transactions necessary to finance the acquisitions, occurred on January 1, 2013 (in thousands except per share amounts):
		Nine Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
		September 30, 2014			September 30, 2013
	Net revenue	$	548,436		$	500,229
	Net (loss) income	$	(14,818	)	$	144,688
	Basic (loss) income per common share attributable to LIN LLC	$	(0.27	)	$	2.77
	Diluted (loss) income per common share attributable to LIN LLC	$	(0.27	)	$	2.61
LIN Television Corporation	'
Acquisitions	'
Summary of the provisional allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed	'
	The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by us in the acquisition (in thousands):
	Current assets	$	9,811
	Property and equipment	72
	Non-current assets	195
	Other intangible assets	11,497
	Goodwill	7,306
	Current liabilities	(6,367		)
	Total	$	22,514
Schedule of unaudited pro forma results of operations	'
	The following table sets forth unaudited pro forma results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 assuming that the above acquisitions of Federated Media, Dedicated Media and HYFN, along with transactions necessary to finance the acquisitions, occurred on January 1, 2013 (in thousands):
		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014			Nine Months Ended
					September 30, 2013
	Net revenue	$	548,436		$	500,229
	Net (loss) income	$	(14,818	)	$	144,688

Intangible_Assets_Tables

Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Schedule of goodwill	'
	The change in the carrying amount of goodwill during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was as follows (in thousands):
		Goodwill
	Broadcast:
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	185,237
	Acquisitions	—
	Impairment charge	(15,413		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	169,824
	Digital:
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	18,291
	Acquisitions	7,306
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	25,597
	Total:
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	203,528
	Acquisitions	7,306
	Impairment charge	(15,413		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	195,421
Summary of the carrying amount of each major class of intangible assets	'
	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of intangible assets (in thousands):
		September 30, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Gross Carrying			Accumulated			Gross Carrying		Accumulated
		Amount			Amortization			Amount		Amortization
	Broadcast licenses	$	491,062		$	—		$	536,515	$	—
	Intangible assets subject to amortization (1)	98,712			(53,982		)	85,966		(38,917		)
	Total	$	589,774		$	(53,982	)	$	622,481	$	(38,917	)
	-1	Intangible assets subject to amortization are amortized on a straight line basis and primarily include network affiliations, acquired customer and publisher relationships, completed technology, brand names, non-compete agreements, internal-use software, favorable operating leases, and retransmission consent agreements.
LIN Television Corporation	'
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Schedule of goodwill	'
	The change in the carrying amount of goodwill during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was as follows (in thousands):
		Goodwill
	Broadcast:
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	185,237
	Acquisitions	—
	Impairment charge	(15,413		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	169,824
	Digital:
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	18,291
	Acquisitions	7,306
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	25,597
	Total:
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	203,528
	Acquisitions	7,306
	Impairment charge	(15,413		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	195,421
Summary of the carrying amount of each major class of intangible assets	'
	The following table summarizes the carrying amounts of intangible assets (in thousands):
		September 30, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Gross Carrying			Accumulated			Gross Carrying		Accumulated
		Amount			Amortization			Amount		Amortization
	Broadcast licenses	$	491,062		$	—		$	536,515	$	—
	Intangible assets subject to amortization (1)	98,712			(53,982		)	85,966		(38,917		)
	Total	$	589,774		$	(53,982	)	$	622,481	$	(38,917	)
	(1)	Intangible assets subject to amortization are amortized on a straight line basis and primarily include network affiliations, acquired customer and publisher relationships, completed technology, brand names, non-compete agreements, internal-use software, favorable operating leases, and retransmission consent agreements.

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Schedule of debt	'
	Debt consisted of the following (in thousands):
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Senior Secured Credit Facility:
	Revolving credit loans	$	—	$	5,000
	$100,370 and $118,750 Term loans, net of discount of $278 and $345 as September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	100,092		118,405
	$286,128 and $314,200 Incremental term loans, net of discount of $1,431 and $1,684 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	284,697		312,516
	83/8% Senior Notes due 2018	200,000		200,000
	63/8% Senior Notes due 2021	290,000		290,000
	Capital lease obligations	14,228		14,604
	Other debt	3,297		4,167
	Total debt	892,314		944,692
	Less current portion	20,383		17,364
	Total long-term debt	$	871,931	$	927,328
Schedule of carrying amounts and fair values of long-term debt	'
	The carrying amounts and fair values of our long-term debt were as follows (in thousands):
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Carrying amount	$	878,085	$	930,088
	Fair value	889,194		954,255
LIN Television Corporation	'
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Schedule of debt	'
	Debt consisted of the following (in thousands):
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Senior Secured Credit Facility:
	Revolving credit loans	$	—	$	5,000
	$100,370 and $118,750 Term loans, net of discount of $278 and $345 as September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	100,092		118,405
	$286,128 and $314,200 Incremental term loans, net of discount of $1,431 and $1,684 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	284,697		312,516
	83/8% Senior Notes due 2018	200,000		200,000
	63/8% Senior Notes due 2021	290,000		290,000
	Capital lease obligations	14,228		14,604
	Other debt	5,297		6,167
	Total debt	894,314		946,692
	Less current portion	20,383		17,364
	Total long-term debt	$	873,931	$	929,328
Schedule of carrying amounts and fair values of long-term debt	'
	The carrying amounts and fair values of our long-term debt were as follows (in thousands):
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Carrying amount	$	880,085	$	932,088
	Fair value	891,194		956,255

Segment_Reporting_Tables

Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Schedule of segment reporting information	'
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Operating (loss) income:
	Broadcast	$	(11,098	)	$	35,235		$	67,051		$	95,933
	Digital	801			9			(3,299		)	251
	Unallocated corporate	(10,141		)	(12,018		)	(35,080		)	(34,266		)
	Total operating (loss) income	$	(20,438	)	$	23,226		$	28,672		$	61,918
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Broadcast	$	12,176		$	15,938		$	40,530		$	48,048
	Digital	1,927			1,206			5,683			2,883
	Unallocated corporate	577			171			1,517			494
	Total depreciation and amortization	$	14,680		$	17,315		$	47,730		$	51,425
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Capital expenditures:
	Broadcast	$	3,906		$	5,359		$	12,211		$	16,728
	Digital	1,261			1,353			3,647			3,036
	Unallocated corporate	436			789			1,208			1,907
	Total capital expenditures	$	5,603		$	7,501		$	17,066		$	21,671
		September 30, 2014			31-Dec-13
		(in thousands)
	Assets:
	Broadcast	$	1,012,135		$	1,100,343
	Digital	94,608			69,690
	Unallocated corporate	58,468			46,817
	Total assets	$	1,165,211		$	1,216,850
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Net revenues:
	Broadcast	$	159,733		$	143,594		$	457,029		$	419,054
	Digital	32,330			19,516			90,040			49,394
	Total net revenues	$	192,063		$	163,110		$	547,069		$	468,448
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated pre-tax income (loss)	'
	The following table is a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated income before provision for income taxes:
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Segment Adjusted EBITDA:
	Broadcast	$	63,040		$	50,869		$	169,290		$	142,628
	Digital	3,547			1,236			3,209			3,196
	Total segment Adjusted EBITDA	66,587			52,105			172,499			145,824
	Unallocated corporate Adjusted EBITDA	(6,445		)	(5,927		)	(19,671		)	(15,735		)
	Less:
	Depreciation	10,892			11,429			32,665			34,387
	Amortization of intangible assets	3,788			5,886			15,065			17,038
	Amortization of program rights	6,972			7,605			20,353			22,542
	Impairment of broadcast licenses and goodwill	60,867			—			60,867			—
	Share-based compensation	1,765			2,238			6,111			6,766
	Non-recurring(1) and acquisition-related charges	1,830			3,257			8,314			8,268
	Restructuring charge	1,084			468			1,084			2,991
	Loss (gain) on sale of assets	42			(9		)	141			173
	Add:
	Cash payments for programming	6,660			7,922			20,444			23,994
	Operating (loss) income	(20,438		)	23,226			28,672			61,918
	Other expense:
	Interest expense, net	14,209			13,976			42,568			42,275
	Share of loss in equity investments	—			—			100			25
	Other (income) expense, net	(768		)	2,055			(851		)	2,115
	Total other expense, net	13,441			16,031			41,817			44,415
	Consolidated (loss) income before provision for income taxes	$	(33,879	)	$	7,195		$	(13,145	)	$	17,503
	_______________________________
	(1) Non-recurring charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 primarily consist of expenses related to the Merger and non-recurring charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 primarily consist of expenses related to the 2013 LIN LLC Merger.
LIN Television Corporation	'
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Schedule of segment reporting information	'
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Operating (loss) income:
	Broadcast	$	(11,098	)	$	35,235		$	67,051		$	95,933
	Digital	801			9			(3,299		)	251
	Unallocated corporate	(9,789		)	(11,741		)	(34,024		)	(33,989		)
	Total operating (loss) income	$	(20,086	)	$	23,503		$	29,728		$	62,195
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Broadcast	$	12,176		$	15,938		$	40,530		$	48,048
	Digital	1,927			1,206			5,683			2,883
	Unallocated corporate	577			171			1,517			494
	Total depreciation and amortization	$	14,680		$	17,315		$	47,730		$	51,425
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Capital expenditures:
	Broadcast	$	3,906		$	5,359		$	12,211		$	16,728
	Digital	1,261			1,353			3,647			3,036
	Unallocated corporate	436			789			1,208			1,907
	Total capital expenditures	$	5,603		$	7,501		$	17,066		$	21,671
		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Assets:
	Broadcast	$	1,012,135		$	1,100,343
	Digital	94,608			69,690
	Unallocated corporate	56,331			46,917
	Total assets	$	1,163,074		$	1,216,950
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Net revenues:
	Broadcast	$	159,733		$	143,594		$	457,029		$	419,054
	Digital	32,330			19,516			90,040			49,394
	Total net revenues	$	192,063		$	163,110		$	547,069		$	468,448
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated pre-tax income (loss)	'
	The following table is a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated income before provision for income taxes:
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
		(in thousands)
	Segment Adjusted EBITDA:
	Broadcast	$	63,040		$	50,869		$	169,290		$	142,628
	Digital	3,547			1,236			3,209			3,196
	Total segment Adjusted EBITDA	66,587			52,105			172,499			145,824
	Unallocated corporate Adjusted EBITDA	(6,093		)	(5,650		)	(18,615		)	(15,458		)
	Less:
	Depreciation	10,892			11,429			32,665			34,387
	Amortization of intangible assets	3,788			5,886			15,065			17,038
	Impairment of broadcast licenses and goodwill	60,867			—			60,867			—
	Amortization of program rights	6,972			7,605			20,353			22,542
	Share-based compensation	1,765			2,238			6,111			6,766
	Non-recurring(1) and acquisition-related charges	1,830			3,257			8,314			8,268
	Restructuring charge	1,084			468			1,084			2,991
	Loss (gain) on sale of assets	42			(9		)	141			173
	Add:
	Cash payments for programming	6,660			7,922			20,444			23,994
	Operating (loss) income	(20,086		)	23,503			29,728			62,195
	Other expense:
	Interest expense, net	14,231			13,976			42,631			42,275
	Share of loss in equity investments	—			—			100			25
	Other (income) expense, net	(768		)	2,055			(851		)	2,115
	Total other expense, net	13,463			16,031			41,880			44,415
	Consolidated (loss) income before provision for income taxes	$	(33,549	)	$	7,472		$	(12,152	)	$	17,780
	______________________________
	(1) Non-recurring charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 primarily consist of expenses related to the Merger and non-recurring charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 primarily consist of expenses related to the 2013 LIN LLC Merger.

Retirement_Plans_Tables

Retirement Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Schedule of the components of net periodic pension cost and the contributions to 401(k) Plan and the retirement plans	'
	The following table shows the components of the net periodic pension cost and the contributions to our 401(k) Plan and the retirement plans (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net periodic pension cost:
	Interest cost	$	1,509		$	1,314		$	4,528		$	3,942
	Expected return on plan assets	(1,771		)	(1,670		)	(5,311		)	(5,010		)
	Amortization of net loss	284			428			853			1,284
	Net periodic cost	$	22		$	72		$	70		$	216
	Contributions:
	401(k) Plan	$	1,134		$	1,229		$	3,279		$	3,653
	Defined contribution retirement plans	54			59			126			143
	Defined benefit retirement plans	2,584			1,231			5,264			3,944
	Total contributions	$	3,772		$	2,519		$	8,669		$	7,740
LIN Television Corporation	'
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Schedule of the components of net periodic pension cost and the contributions to 401(k) Plan and the retirement plans	'
	The following table shows the components of the net periodic pension cost and the contributions to our 401(k) Plan and the retirement plans (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net periodic pension cost:
	Interest cost	$	1,509		$	1,314		$	4,528		$	3,942
	Expected return on plan assets	(1,771		)	(1,670		)	(5,311		)	(5,010		)
	Amortization of net loss	284			428			853			1,284
	Net periodic cost	$	22		$	72		$	70		$	216
	Contributions:
	401(k) Plan	$	1,134		$	1,229		$	3,279		$	3,653
	Defined contribution retirement plans	54			59			126			143
	Defined benefit retirement plans	2,584			1,231			5,264			3,944
	Total contributions	$	3,772		$	2,519		$	8,669		$	7,740

Restructuring_Tables

Restructuring (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Schedule of activities for restructuring actions	'
	The activity for these restructuring actions is as follows (in thousands):
		Severance and
		Related
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	423
	Charges	1,084
	Payments	(965		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	542
LIN Television Corporation	'
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Schedule of activities for restructuring actions	'
	The activity for these restructuring actions is as follows (in thousands):
		Severance and
		Related
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	423
	Charges	1,084
	Payments	(965		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	542

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Schedule of future payments for the non-cancelable operating leases and agreements, and future payments associated with syndicated television programs	'
	Future payments for these non-cancelable operating leases and agreements, and future payments associated with syndicated television programs as of September 30, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
	Commitments
	Year	Operating Leases		Syndicated			Total
		and Agreements		Television
				Programming
	2014	$	12,100	$	7,118	(1)	$	19,218
	2015	62,443		28,201			90,644
	2016	54,624		19,714			74,338
	2017	64,320		4,882			69,202
	2018	59,451		277			59,728
	Thereafter	104,985		214			105,199
	Total obligations	$	357,923	$	60,406		$	418,329
	(1) Includes $10.4 million of program obligations recorded on our consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2014.
LIN Television Corporation	'
Entity Information [Line Items]	'
Schedule of future payments for the non-cancelable operating leases and agreements, and future payments associated with syndicated television programs	'
	Future payments for these non-cancelable operating leases and agreements, and future payments associated with syndicated television programs as of September 30, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
	Commitments
	Year	Operating Leases		Syndicated			Total
		and Agreements		Television
				Programming
	2014	$	12,100	$	7,118	(1)	$	19,218
	2015	62,443		28,201			90,644
	2016	54,624		19,714			74,338
	2017	64,320		4,882			69,202
	2018	59,451		277			59,728
	Thereafter	104,985		214			105,199
	Total obligations	$	357,923	$	60,406		$	418,329
	(1) Includes $10.4 million of program obligations recorded on our consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2014.

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ1

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	'
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	'
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of September 30, 2014
	(in thousands)
		LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
					Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
														Adjustments
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,138		$	19,066		$	1,150		$	1,028		$	—		$	23,382
	Marketable securities	—			174			—			—			—			174
	Accounts receivable, net	—			79,511			43,208			22,651			—			145,370
	Deferred income tax assets	—			3,492			1,864			40			—			5,396
	Other current assets	—			14,963			2,518			1,615			—			19,096
	Total current assets	2,138			117,206			48,740			25,334			—			193,418
	Property and equipment, net	—			173,197			38,630			2,551			—			214,378
	Deferred financing costs	—			14,002			—			73			—			14,075
	Goodwill	—			154,079			30,328			11,014			—			195,421
	Broadcast licenses	—			—			448,361			42,701			—			491,062
	Other intangible assets, net	—			22,083			14,389			8,258			—			44,730
	Advances to consolidated subsidiaries	1,998			8,606			932,266			—			(942,870		)	—
	Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	91,281			1,470,786			—			—			(1,562,067		)	—
	Other assets	—			52,569			3,051			951			(44,444		)	12,127
	Total assets	$	95,417		$	2,012,528		$	1,515,765		$	90,882		$	(2,549,381	)	$	1,165,211
	LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Current portion of long-term debt	$	—		$	19,137		$	—		$	1,246		$	—		$	20,383
	Accounts payable	—			5,473			7,157			2,855			—			15,485
	Income taxes payable	—			15			243			—			—			258
	Accrued expenses	—			50,389			10,501			3,307			—			64,197
	Program obligations	—			5,334			1,108			986			—			7,428
	Total current liabilities	—			80,348			19,009			8,394			—			107,751
	Long-term debt, excluding current portion	—			869,759			—			2,172			—			871,931
	Deferred income tax liabilities	—			13,844			36,209			659			—			50,712
	Program obligations	—			1,815			126			1,000			—			2,941
	Intercompany liabilities	—			934,264			—			8,606			(942,870		)	—
	Other liabilities	—			21,217			77			44,444			(44,444		)	21,294
	Total liabilities	—			1,921,247			55,421			65,275			(987,314		)	1,054,629
	Redeemable noncontrolling interest	—			—			—			15,165			—			15,165
																	—
	Total shareholders’ equity (deficit)	95,417			91,281			1,460,344			10,442			(1,562,067		)	95,417
	Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and shareholders’ equity (deficit)	$	95,417		$	2,012,528		$	1,515,765		$	90,882		$	(2,549,381	)	$	1,165,211
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of December 31, 2013
	(in thousands)
		LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
					Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
														Adjustments
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	10,313		$	3		$	2,209		$	—		$	12,525
	Accounts receivable, net	—			88,905			39,416			16,988			—			145,309
	Deferred income tax assets	—			5,818			1,080			—			—			6,898
	Other current assets	—			12,264			1,049			1,888			—			15,201
	Total current assets	—			117,300			41,548			21,085			—			179,933
	Property and equipment, net	—			180,480			35,752			4,846			—			221,078
	Deferred financing costs	—			16,357			—			91			—			16,448
	Goodwill	—			169,492			18,518			15,518			—			203,528
	Broadcast licenses	—			—			493,814			42,701			—			536,515
	Other intangible assets, net	—			31,303			1,840			13,906			—			47,049
	Advances to consolidated subsidiaries	1,900			7,764			968,728			—			(978,392		)	—
	Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	87,227			1,534,600			—			—			(1,621,827		)	—
	Other assets	—			52,778			2,688			1,276			(44,443		)	12,299
	Total assets	$	89,127		$	2,110,074		$	1,562,888		$	99,423		$	(2,644,662	)	$	1,216,850
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	—		$	16,112		$	—		$	1,252		$	—		$	17,364
Accounts payable	—			4,185			5,339			4,478			—			14,002
Income taxes payable	—			749			671			—			—			1,420
Accrued expenses	—			42,570			6,254			2,872			—			51,696
Program obligations	—			4,711			1,013			1,303			—			7,027
Total current liabilities	—			68,327			13,277			9,905			—			91,509
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	—			924,223			—			3,105			—			927,328
Deferred income tax liabilities	—			30,013			33,824			849			—			64,686
Program obligations	—			2,505			217			1,424			—			4,146
Intercompany liabilities	—			970,628			—			7,764			(978,392		)	—
Other liabilities	—			27,151			58			44,443			(44,443		)	27,209
Total liabilities	—			2,022,847			47,376			67,490			(1,022,835		)	1,114,878
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	—			—			—			12,845			—			12,845
Total shareholders’ equity (deficit)	89,127			87,227			1,515,512			19,088			(1,621,827		)	89,127
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and shareholders’ equity (deficit)	$	89,127		$	2,110,074		$	1,562,888		$	99,423		$	(2,644,662	)	$	1,216,850
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
	(in thousands)
		LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
					Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
														Adjustments
	Net revenues	$	—		$	118,815		$	60,190		$	19,197		$	(6,139	)	$	192,063
	Operating expenses:
	Direct operating	—			40,855			26,034			12,346			(3,206		)	76,029
	Selling, general and administrative	—			28,321			12,740			3,411			(166		)	44,306
	Amortization of program rights	—			5,194			1,432			346			—			6,972
	Corporate	352			7,583			50			544			(8		)	8,521
	Depreciation	—			8,957			1,685			250			—			10,892
	Amortization of intangible assets	—			2,091			931			766			—			3,788
	Impairment of broadcast licenses and goodwill	—			15,414			45,453			—			—			60,867
	Restructuring charge	—			846			238			—			—			1,084
	Loss (gain) from asset dispositions	—			43			(2		)	1			—			42
	Operating (loss) income	(352		)	9,511			(28,371		)	1,533			(2,759		)	(20,438		)
	Other (income) expense:
	Interest expense, net	—			14,163			(1		)	47			—			14,209
	Intercompany fees and expenses	(272		)	7,478			(7,606		)	150			250			—
	Other, net	—			(37		)	(731		)	—			—			(768		)
	Total other (income) expense, net	(272		)	21,604			(8,338		)	197			250			13,441
	(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes	(80		)	(12,093		)	(20,033		)	1,336			(3,009		)	(33,879		)
	(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	—			(204		)	(8,013		)	221			—			(7,996		)
	Net (loss) income	(80		)	(11,889		)	(12,020		)	1,115			(3,009		)	(25,883		)
	Equity in (loss) income from operations of consolidated subsidiaries	(26,320		)	(14,181		)	—			—			40,501			—
	Net (loss) income	(26,400		)	(26,070		)	(12,020		)	1,115			37,492			(25,883		)
	Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			517			—			517
	Net (loss) income attributable to LIN Media LLC	$	(26,400	)	$	(26,070	)	$	(12,020	)	$	598		$	37,492		$	(26,400	)
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	(in thousands)
		LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
					Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
														Adjustments
	Net revenues	$	—		$	311,221		$	130,972		$	35,841		$	(9,586	)	$	468,448
	Operating expenses:
	Direct operating	—			108,313			54,886			22,825			(5,329		)	180,695
	Selling, general and administrative	—			80,611			30,008			8,341			(303		)	118,657
	Amortization of program rights	—			16,709			4,281			1,552			—			22,542
	Corporate	277			29,770			—			—			—			30,047
	Depreciation	—			27,954			5,420			1,013			—			34,387
	Amortization of intangible assets	—			13,334			701			3,003			—			17,038
	Restructuring charge	—			2,991			—			—			—			2,991
	Loss (gain) from asset dispositions	—			193			(20		)	—			—			173
	Operating (loss) income	(277		)	31,346			35,696			(893		)	(3,954		)	61,918
	Other expense (income):
	Interest expense, net	—			42,124			—			151			—			42,275
	Share of loss in equity investments	—			25			—			—			—			25
	Intercompany fees and expenses	—			24,491			(24,702		)	211			—			—
	Other, net	—			2,113			1			1			—			2,115
	Total other expense (income), net	—			68,753			(24,701		)	363			—			44,415
	(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes	(277		)	(37,407		)	60,397			(1,256		)	(3,954		)	17,503
	(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	—			(158,607		)	24,159			(706		)	—			(135,154		)
	Net (loss) income	(277		)	121,200			36,238			(550		)	(3,954		)	152,657
	Equity in income (loss) from operations of consolidated subsidiaries	153,834			32,634			—			—			(186,468		)	—
	Net income (loss)	153,557			153,834			36,238			(550		)	(190,422		)	152,657
	Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			(900		)	—			(900		)
	Net income (loss) attributable to LIN Media LLC	$	153,557		$	153,834		$	36,238		$	350		$	(190,422	)	$	153,557
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
	(in thousands)
	LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
				Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
													Adjustments
Net revenues	$	—		$	338,293		$	172,454		$	54,597		$	(18,275	)	$	547,069
Operating expenses:
Direct operating	—			119,514			76,002			34,757			(9,323		)	220,950
Selling, general and administrative	—			85,825			38,582			13,821			(674		)	137,554
Amortization of program rights	—			14,919			4,236			1,198			—			20,353
Corporate	1,056			27,992			134			544			(8		)	29,718
Depreciation	—			26,780			4,999			886			—			32,665
Amortization of intangible assets	—			9,220			2,409			3,436			—			15,065
Impairment of broadcast licenses and goodwill	—			15,414			45,453			—			—			60,867
Restructuring charge	—			846			238			—			—			1,084
Loss (gain) from asset dispositions	—			19			133			(11		)	—			141
Operating (loss) income	(1,056		)	37,764			268			(34		)	(8,270		)	28,672
Other (income) expense:
Interest expense, net	—			42,431			(1		)	138			—			42,568
Share of loss in equity investments				100			—			—			—			100
Intercompany fees and expenses	(813		)	22,794			(23,155		)	424			750			—
Other, net	—			(131		)	(720		)	—			—			(851		)
Total other (income) expense, net	(813		)	65,194			(23,876		)	562			750			41,817
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes	(243		)	(27,430		)	24,144			(596		)	(9,020		)	(13,145		)
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	—			(8,614		)	9,658			(231		)	—			813
Net (loss) income	(243		)	(18,816		)	14,486			(365		)	(9,020		)	(13,958		)
Equity in (loss) income from operations of consolidated subsidiaries	(13,173		)	6,393			—			—			6,780			—
Net (loss) income	(13,416		)	(12,423		)	14,486			(365		)	(2,240		)	(13,958		)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			(542		)	—			(542		)
Net (loss) income attributable to LIN Media LLC	$	(13,416	)	$	(12,423	)	$	14,486		$	177		$	(2,240	)	$	(13,416	)
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
(in thousands)
	LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
				Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
													Adjustments
Net revenues	$	—		$	106,982		$	45,335		$	14,458		$	(3,665	)	$	163,110
Operating expenses:
Direct operating	—			37,105			17,973			9,532			(2,106		)	62,504
Selling, general and administrative	—			27,223			10,785			3,351			(40		)	41,319
Amortization of program rights	—			5,695			1,382			528			—			7,605
Corporate	277			10,405			—			—			—			10,682
Depreciation	—			9,285			1,788			356			—			11,429
Amortization of intangible assets	—			4,430			234			1,222			—			5,886
Restructuring charge	—			468			—			—			—			468
Gain from asset dispositions	—			(8		)	(1		)	—			—			(9		)
Operating (loss) income	(277		)	12,379			13,174			(531		)	(1,519		)	23,226
Other expense (income):
Interest expense, net	—			14,146			—			(67		)	(103		)	13,976
Intercompany fees and expenses	—			7,891			(8,102		)	211			—			—
Other, net	—			2,053			1			1			—			2,055
Total other expense (income), net	—			24,090			(8,101		)	145			(103		)	16,031
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes	(277		)	(11,711		)	21,275			(676		)	(1,416		)	7,195
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	—			(147,671		)	8,510			(152		)	—			(139,313		)
Net (loss) income	(277		)	135,960			12,765			(524		)	(1,416		)	146,508
Equity in income (loss) from operations of consolidated subsidiaries	147,215			11,255			—			—			(158,470		)	—
Net income (loss)	146,938			147,215			12,765			(524		)	(159,886		)	146,508
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			—			—			(430		)	—			(430		)
Net income (loss) attributable to LIN Media LLC	$	146,938		$	147,215		$	12,765		$	(94	)	$	(159,886	)	$	146,938
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Loss
	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
	(in thousands)
		LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
					Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
														Adjustments
	Net (loss) income	$	(26,400	)	$	(26,070	)	$	(12,020	)	$	1,115		$	37,492		$	(25,883	)
	Amortization of pension net losses, net of tax of $113	172			172			—			—			(172		)	172
	Comprehensive (loss) income	(26,228		)	(25,898		)	(12,020		)	1,115			37,320			(25,711		)
	Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			—			517			—			517
	Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to LIN Media LLC	$	(26,228	)	$	(25,898	)	$	(12,020	)	$	598		$	37,320		$	(26,228	)
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	(in thousands)
		LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
					Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
														Adjustments
	Net income (loss)	$	153,557		$	153,834		$	36,238		$	(550	)	$	(190,422	)	$	152,657
	Amortization of pension net losses, net of tax of $507	777			777			—			—			(777		)	777
	Comprehensive income (loss)	154,334			154,611			36,238			(550		)	(191,199		)	153,434
	Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			—			(900		)	—			(900		)
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to LIN Media LLC	$	154,334		$	154,611		$	36,238		$	350		$	(191,199	)	$	154,334
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	(in thousands)
		LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
					Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
														Adjustments
	Net income (loss)	$	146,938		$	147,215		$	12,765		$	(524	)	$	(159,886	)	$	146,508
	Amortization of pension net losses, net of tax of $169	259			259			—			—			(259		)	259
	Comprehensive income (loss)	147,197			147,474			12,765			(524		)	(160,145		)	146,767
	Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			—			(430		)	—			(430		)
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to LIN Media LLC	$	147,197		$	147,474		$	12,765		$	(94	)	$	(160,145	)	$	147,197
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Loss
	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
	(in thousands)
		LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
					Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
														Adjustments
	Net (loss) income	$	(13,416	)	$	(12,423	)	$	14,486		$	(365	)	$	(2,240	)	$	(13,958	)
	Amortization of pension net losses, net of tax of $338	517			517			—			—			(517		)	517
	Comprehensive (loss) income	(12,899		)	(11,906		)	14,486			(365		)	(2,757		)	(13,441		)
	Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			—			(542		)	—			(542		)
	Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to LIN Media LLC	$	(12,899	)	$	(11,906	)	$	14,486		$	177		$	(2,757	)	$	(12,899	)
Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
	(in thousands)
		LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
					Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
														Adjustments
	OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
	Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(342	)	$	86,790		$	27,913		$	(3,228	)	$	(750	)	$	110,383
	INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Capital expenditures	—			(12,113		)	(3,610		)	(1,343		)	—			(17,066		)
	Acquisition of broadcast towers	—			(7,257		)	—			—			—			(7,257		)
	Payments for business combinations, net of cash acquired	—			(24,825		)	—			—			—			(24,825		)
	Proceeds from the sale of assets	—			112			2			—			—			114
	Contributions to equity investments	—			(100		)	—			—			—			(100		)
	Marketable securities	—			(174		)	—			—			—			(174		)
	Receipt of dividend	—			58,508			—			—			(58,508		)	—
	Advances on intercompany borrowings	—			(4,329		)	—			—			4,329			—
	Payments from intercompany borrowings	—			—			35,350			—			(35,350		)	—
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	—			9,822			31,742			(1,343		)	(89,529		)	(49,308		)
	FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
	Net proceeds on exercises of employee and director share-based compensation	2,480			—			—			—			—			2,480
	Proceeds from borrowings on long-term debt	—			45,000			—			—			—			45,000
	Principal payments on long-term debt	—			(96,759		)	—			(939		)	—			(97,698		)
	Payment of dividend	—			(750		)	(58,508		)	—			59,258			—
	Proceeds from intercompany borrowings	—			—			—			4,329			(4,329		)	—
	Payments on intercompany borrowings	—			(35,350		)	—			—			35,350			—
	Net cash provided by (used in)financing activities	2,480			(87,859		)	(58,508		)	3,390			90,279			(50,218		)
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,138			8,753			1,147			(1,181		)	—			10,857
	Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	—			10,313			3			2,209			—			12,525
	Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$	2,138		$	19,066		$	1,150		$	1,028		$	—		$	23,382
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	(in thousands)
		LIN Media LLC			LIN Television			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Consolidating/			LIN Media LLC
					Corporation			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Eliminating			Consolidated
														Adjustments
	OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	1,801		$	76,031		$	41,463		$	(282	)	$	(60,508	)	$	58,505
	INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Capital expenditures	—			(17,094		)	(2,372		)	(2,205		)	—			(21,671		)
	Payments for business combinations, net of cash acquired	—			(10,082		)	—			—			—			(10,082		)
	Proceeds from the sale of assets	—			56			20			—			—			76
	Capital contributions to joint venture with NBCUniversal	—			—			(100,000		)	—			—			(100,000		)
	Advances on intercompany borrowings	—			(4,400		)	—			—			4,400			—
	Payments from intercompany borrowings	—			15,009			133,835			—			(148,844		)	—
	Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	—			(16,511		)	31,483			(2,205		)	(144,444		)	(131,677		)
	FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
	Net proceeds on exercises of employee and director share-based compensation	199			1,251			—			—			—			1,450
	Tax benefit from exercises of share options	—			2,180			—			—			—			2,180
	Proceeds from borrowings on long-term debt	—			101,000			—			—			—			101,000
	Principal payments on long-term debt	—			(48,385		)	—			(1,009		)	—			(49,394		)
	Payment of long-term debt issue costs	—			(654		)	—			—			—			(654		)
	Payment of dividend	—			(2,000		)	(58,508		)	—			60,508			—
	Proceeds from intercompany borrowings	—			—			—			4,400			(4,400		)	—
	Payments on intercompany borrowings	—			(133,835		)	(15,009		)	—			148,844			—
	Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	199			(80,443		)	(73,517		)	3,391			204,952			54,582
	Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	2,000			(20,923		)	(571		)	904			—			(18,590		)
	Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	—			44,625			573			1,109			—			46,307
	Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$	2,000		$	23,702		$	2		$	2,013		$	—		$	27,717

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)

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LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

SVH

SVH

SVH

UNITED STATES

Broadcast

Broadcast

8.375% Senior Notes

8.375% Senior Notes

6.375% Senior Notes

6.375% Senior Notes

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segment

station

WLUK-TV And WCWF-TV, Green Bay-Appleton, Wisconsin

WJCL-TV, Savannah, Georgia

WTGS-TV, Hardeeville, South Carolina

Transaction agreement

Transaction agreement

GECC Note

LIN Television Corporation

station

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

market

LIN Television of Texas

LIN Television Corporation

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8.38%

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Number of reportable segments

2

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43

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Number of digital channels operated

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23

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$70,000,000

$4,500,000

$17,500,000

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71

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48

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27,600,000

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23.00%

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20.38%

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79.62%

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$815,500,000

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$23,382,000		$12,525,000		$27,717,000	$46,307,000
Accounts receivable, net	145,370,000		145,309,000		'	'
Other assets	19,096,000		15,201,000		'	'
Total current assets	193,418,000		179,933,000		'	'
Property and equipment, net	214,378,000		221,078,000		'	'
Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	491,062,000		536,515,000		'	'
Other assets	12,127,000		12,299,000		'	'
Total assets	1,165,211,000	[1]	1,216,850,000	[1]	'	'
Current liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	20,383,000		17,364,000		'	'
Accounts payable	15,485,000		14,002,000		'	'
Accrued expenses	64,197,000		51,696,000		'	'
Program obligations	7,428,000		7,027,000		'	'
Total current liabilities	107,751,000		91,509,000		'	'
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	871,931,000		927,328,000		'	'
Program obligations	2,941,000		4,146,000		'	'
Other liabilities	21,294,000		27,209,000		'	'
Total liabilities	1,054,629,000	[1]	1,114,878,000	[1]	'	'
WBDT, Vaughan and KASY	'		'		'	'
Current assets:	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	422,000		278,000		'	'
Accounts receivable, net	6,390,000		6,345,000		'	'
Other assets	847,000		927,000		'	'
Total current assets	7,659,000		7,550,000		'	'
Property and equipment, net	2,054,000		2,469,000		'	'
Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	43,477,000		44,677,000		'	'
Other assets	1,017,000		1,360,000		'	'
Total assets	54,207,000		56,056,000		'	'
Current liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	1,162,000		1,162,000		'	'
Accounts payable	60,000		63,000		'	'
Accrued expenses	1,201,000		1,336,000		'	'
Program obligations	986,000		1,303,000		'	'
Total current liabilities	3,409,000		3,864,000		'	'
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	2,134,000		3,005,000		'	'
Program obligations	1,000,000		1,424,000		'	'
Other liabilities	47,664,000		47,763,000		'	'
Total liabilities	54,207,000		56,056,000		'	'
Option repurchase equity of noncontrolling interest, carrying value	0		0		'	'
LIN Television Corporation	'		'		'	'
Current assets:	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	21,244,000		12,525,000		25,717,000	46,307,000
Accounts receivable, net	145,371,000		145,409,000		'	'
Other assets	19,096,000		15,201,000		'	'
Total current assets	191,281,000		180,033,000		'	'
Property and equipment, net	214,378,000		221,078,000		'	'
Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	491,062,000		536,515,000		'	'
Other assets	12,127,000		12,299,000		'	'
Total assets	1,163,074,000	[1]	1,216,950,000	[1]	'	'
Current liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	20,383,000		17,364,000		'	'
Accounts payable	15,485,000		14,002,000		'	'
Accrued expenses	64,197,000		51,696,000		'	'
Program obligations	7,428,000		7,027,000		'	'
Total current liabilities	107,751,000		91,509,000		'	'
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	873,931,000		929,328,000		'	'
Program obligations	2,941,000		4,146,000		'	'
Other liabilities	21,294,000		27,209,000		'	'
Total liabilities	1,056,629,000	[1]	1,116,878,000	[1]	'	'
LIN Television Corporation | WBDT, Vaughan and KASY	'		'		'	'
Current assets:	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	422,000		278,000		'	'
Accounts receivable, net	6,390,000		6,345,000		'	'
Other assets	847,000		927,000		'	'
Total current assets	7,659,000		7,550,000		'	'
Property and equipment, net	2,054,000		2,469,000		'	'
Broadcast licenses and other intangible assets, net	43,477,000		44,677,000		'	'
Other assets	1,017,000		1,360,000		'	'
Total assets	54,207,000		56,056,000		'	'
Current liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	1,162,000		1,162,000		'	'
Accounts payable	60,000		63,000		'	'
Accrued expenses	1,201,000		1,336,000		'	'
Program obligations	986,000		1,303,000		'	'
Total current liabilities	3,409,000		3,864,000		'	'
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	2,134,000		3,005,000		'	'
Program obligations	1,000,000		1,424,000		'	'
Other liabilities	47,664,000		47,763,000		'	'
Total liabilities	54,207,000		56,056,000		'	'
Option repurchase equity of noncontrolling interest, carrying value	$0		$0		'	'
[1]	Our consolidated assets as of SeptemberB 30, 2014 and DecemberB 31, 2013 include total assets of: $54,207 and $56,056, respectively, of variable interest entities (bVIEsb) that can only be used to settle the obligations of the VIEs. These assets include broadcast licenses and other intangible assets of: $43,477 and $44,677 and program rights of: $1,664 and $2,186 as of SeptemberB 30, 2014 and DecemberB 31, 2013, respectively. Our consolidated liabilities as of SeptemberB 30, 2014 and DecemberB 31, 2013 include $3,248 and $4,126, respectively, of total liabilities of the VIEs for which the VIEsb creditors have no recourse to the Company, including $1,986 and $2,727, respectively, of program obligations. See further description in Note 1 b bBasis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.b

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ5

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 3) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
		Nami, Dedicated Media and HYFN	Dedicated Media	LIN Television Corporation	LIN Television Corporation	LIN Television Corporation
					Nami, Dedicated Media and HYFN	Dedicated Media
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	'	'	'	'	'	'
Adjustment to mandatory redeemable noncontrolling interest	'	'	$8,600,000	'	'	$8,600,000
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balance as of the beginning of the period	12,845,000	12,845,000	'	12,845,000	12,845,000	'
Net loss	'	-542,000	'	'	-542,000	'
Share-based compensation and other	'	16,000	'	'	16,000	'
Accretion of mandatory purchase obligation of Dedicated Media	'	4,971,000	'	'	4,971,000	'
Reclassification to permanent equity	-2,862,000	-2,125,000	'	-2,862,000	-2,125,000	'
Balance as of the end of the period	$15,165,000	$15,165,000	'	$15,165,000	$15,165,000	'

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ6

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 4)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Denominator for EPS calculation:	'	'	'	'
Weighted-average common shares, basic	54,372	52,791	53,962	52,328
Effect of dilutive securities:	'	'	'	'
Stock options (in shares)	0	3,064	0	3,050
Weighted-average common shares, diluted (in shares)	54,372	55,855	53,962	55,378

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Summ7

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 5)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'	'
Antidilutive securities (less than 0.1 million shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013) (in shares)	0.1	0.1

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Feb. 03, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Feb. 03, 2014

Feb. 03, 2014

Feb. 03, 2014

Feb. 03, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Apr. 09, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Apr. 04, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Federated Media

Federated Media

Dedicated Media

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

Federated Media

Federated Media

Federated Media

Federated Media

Federated Media

Federated Media

Federated Media

Dedicated Media

Dedicated Media

Dedicated Media

HYFN

HYFN

HYFN

Dedicated Media

Publisher relationships

Customer relationships

Completed technology

Trademarks

Maximum

Maximum

Acquisitions

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership interest (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

60.00%

'

'

50.10%

'

'

Adjustment to mandatory redeemable noncontrolling interest

'

'

'

'

$8,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$8,600,000

Purchase price

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

22,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Provisional allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Current assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,811,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Property and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

72,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-current assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

195,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other intangible assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11,497,000

'

'

4,200,000

1,200,000

3,900,000

2,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill

195,421,000

203,528,000

'

'

'

195,421,000

203,528,000

7,306,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Current liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,367,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

22,514,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Estimated remaining useful lives

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'8 years

'4 years

'3 years

'7 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Pro Forma Information

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenue

'

'

548,436,000

500,229,000

'

'

'

'

548,436,000

500,229,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net (loss) income

'

'

-14,818,000

144,688,000

'

'

'

'

-14,818,000

144,688,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Basic (loss) income per common share attributable to reporting entity (in dollars per share)

'

'

($0.27)

$2.77

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Diluted (loss) income per common share attributable to reporting entity (in dollars per share)

'

'

($0.27)

$2.61

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business combination, transaction-related costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

17,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating income (loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Contractual obligation

418,329,000

'

'

'

'

418,329,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

26,000,000

'

'

62,400,000

'

Fair value of option to purchase the remaining outstanding shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

'

'

$0

'

'

'

Intangible_Assets_Details

Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Change in the carrying amount of goodwill	'
Goodwill at period start	$203,528,000
Acquisitions	7,306,000
Impairment charge	-15,413,000
Goodwill at period end	195,421,000
Broadcast	'
Change in the carrying amount of goodwill	'
Goodwill at period start	185,237,000
Acquisitions	0
Impairment charge	-15,413,000
Goodwill at period end	169,824,000
Digital	'
Change in the carrying amount of goodwill	'
Goodwill at period start	18,291,000
Acquisitions	7,306,000
Goodwill at period end	25,597,000
LIN Television Corporation	'
Change in the carrying amount of goodwill	'
Goodwill at period start	203,528,000
Acquisitions	7,306,000
Impairment charge	-15,413,000
Goodwill at period end	195,421,000
LIN Television Corporation | Broadcast	'
Change in the carrying amount of goodwill	'
Goodwill at period start	185,237,000
Acquisitions	0
Goodwill at period end	169,824,000
LIN Television Corporation | Digital	'
Change in the carrying amount of goodwill	'
Goodwill at period start	18,291,000
Acquisitions	7,306,000
Goodwill at period end	$25,597,000

Intangible_Assets_Details_2

Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of the carrying amounts of intangible assets	'		'
Broadcast licenses	$491,062,000		$536,515,000
Intangible assets subject to amortization	98,712,000	[1]	85,966,000	[1]
Total intangible assets - gross carrying amount	589,774,000		622,481,000
Accumulated amortization	-53,982,000	[1]	-38,917,000	[1]
Goodwill	195,421,000		203,528,000
Indianapolis	'		'
Summary of the carrying amounts of intangible assets	'		'
Goodwill	0		'
Broadcast licenses	15,800,000		'
Broadcast	'		'
Summary of the carrying amounts of intangible assets	'		'
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment	60,900,000		'
Goodwill	169,824,000		185,237,000
LIN Television Corporation	'		'
Summary of the carrying amounts of intangible assets	'		'
Broadcast licenses	491,062,000		536,515,000
Intangible assets subject to amortization	98,712,000	[1]	85,966,000	[1]
Total intangible assets - gross carrying amount	589,774,000		622,481,000
Accumulated amortization	-53,982,000	[1]	-38,917,000	[1]
Goodwill	195,421,000		203,528,000
LIN Television Corporation | Broadcast	'		'
Summary of the carrying amounts of intangible assets	'		'
Goodwill	$169,824,000		$185,237,000
[1]	Intangible assets subject to amortization are amortized on a straight line basis and primarily include network affiliations, acquired customer and publisher relationships, completed technology, brand names, non-compete agreements, internal-use software, favorable operating leases, and retransmission consent agreements.

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Level 2

Level 2

8.375% Senior Notes

8.375% Senior Notes

6.375% Senior Notes

6.375% Senior Notes

Capital lease obligations

Capital lease obligations

Other debt

Other debt

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facility

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

Revolving credit loans

Revolving credit loans

Term loans, net of discount

Term loans, net of discount

Incremental term loans, net of discount

Incremental term loans, net of discount

Level 2

Level 2

8.375% Senior Notes

8.375% Senior Notes

6.375% Senior Notes

6.375% Senior Notes

Capital lease obligations

Capital lease obligations

Other debt

Other debt

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Revolving credit loans

Revolving credit loans

Term loans, net of discount

Term loans, net of discount

Incremental term loans, net of discount

Incremental term loans, net of discount

Incremental term loans, net of discount

Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of ownership in subsidiaries

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8.38%

8.38%

6.38%

6.38%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Face amount of debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$100,370,000

$118,750,000

$286,128,000

$286,128,000

$314,200,000

Unamortized discount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

278,000

345,000

1,431,000

1,431,000

1,684,000

Total debt

892,314,000

'

944,692,000

'

'

200,000,000

200,000,000

290,000,000

290,000,000

14,228,000

14,604,000

3,297,000

4,167,000

0

5,000,000

100,092,000

118,405,000

284,697,000

312,516,000

894,314,000

'

946,692,000

'

'

200,000,000

200,000,000

290,000,000

290,000,000

14,228,000

14,604,000

5,297,000

6,167,000

0

5,000,000

100,092,000

118,405,000

284,697,000

284,697,000

312,516,000

Less current portion

20,383,000

'

17,364,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20,383,000

'

17,364,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total long-term debt

871,931,000

'

927,328,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

873,931,000

'

929,328,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Repayment of debt

97,698,000

49,394,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

97,698,000

49,394,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

38,600,000

46,500,000

'

Proceeds from revolving credit facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

45,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Carrying amounts and fair values of long-term debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Carrying Amount

'

'

'

878,085,000

930,088,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

880,085,000

932,088,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair Value

'

'

'

$889,194,000

$954,255,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$891,194,000

$956,255,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment_Reporting_Details

Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended					9 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013
			segment							segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'		'		'		'
Number of reportable segments	'		2	'		'		'		1
Net revenues	$192,063		'	$163,110		$547,069		$468,448		'
Depreciation	10,892		'	11,429		32,665		34,387		'
Amortization of intangible assets	3,788		'	5,886		15,065		17,038		'
Amortization of program rights	6,972		'	7,605		20,353		22,542		'
Impairment of broadcast licenses and goodwill	60,867		'	0		60,867		0		'
Share-based compensation	1,765		'	2,238		6,111		6,766		'
Non-recurring and acquisition-related charges	1,830	[1]	'	3,257	[1]	8,314	[1]	8,268	[1]	'
Charges	1,084		'	468		1,084		2,991		'
Loss (gain) from asset dispositions	42		'	-9		141		173		'
Cash payments for programming	6,660		'	7,922		20,444		23,994		'
Operating (loss) income	-20,438		'	23,226		28,672		61,918		'
Interest expense, net	14,209		'	13,976		42,568		42,275		'
Share of loss in equity investments	0		'	0		100		25		'
Other (income) expense, net	-768		'	2,055		-851		2,115		'
Total other expense, net	13,441		'	16,031		41,817		44,415		'
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes	-33,879		'	7,195		-13,145		17,503		'
Depreciation and amortization	14,680		'	17,315		47,730		51,425		'
Capital expenditures	5,603		'	7,501		17,066		21,671		'
Assets	1,165,211	[2]	'	'		1,165,211	[2]	'		1,216,850	[2]
Broadcast	'		'	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'		'		'		'
Number of stations	'		'	'		43		'		'
Number of digital channels operated	'		'	'		7		'		'
Number of markets	'		'	'		23		'		'
Net revenues	159,733		'	143,594		457,029		419,054		'
Digital	'		'	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'		'		'		'
Net revenues	32,330		'	19,516		90,040		49,394		'
Operating Segments	'		'	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'		'		'		'
Adjusted EBITDA	66,587		'	52,105		172,499		145,824		'
Operating Segments | Broadcast	'		'	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'		'		'		'
Adjusted EBITDA	63,040		'	50,869		169,290		142,628		'
Operating (loss) income	-11,098		'	35,235		67,051		95,933		'
Depreciation and amortization	12,176		'	15,938		40,530		48,048		'
Capital expenditures	3,906		'	5,359		12,211		16,728		'
Assets	1,012,135		'	'		1,012,135		'		1,100,343
Operating Segments | Digital	'		'	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'		'		'		'
Adjusted EBITDA	3,547		'	1,236		3,209		3,196		'
Operating (loss) income	801		'	9		-3,299		251		'
Depreciation and amortization	1,927		'	1,206		5,683		2,883		'
Capital expenditures	1,261		'	1,353		3,647		3,036		'
Assets	94,608		'	'		94,608		'		69,690
Corporate	'		'	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'		'		'		'
Adjusted EBITDA	-6,445		'	-5,927		-19,671		-15,735		'
Operating (loss) income	-10,141		'	-12,018		-35,080		-34,266		'
Depreciation and amortization	577		'	171		1,517		494		'
Capital expenditures	436		'	789		1,208		1,907		'
Assets	58,468		'	'		58,468		'		46,817
LIN Television Corporation	'		'	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'		'		'		'
Number of reportable segments	'		2	'		'		'		1
Net revenues	192,063		'	163,110		547,069		468,448		'
Depreciation	10,892		'	11,429		32,665		34,387		'
Amortization of intangible assets	3,788		'	5,886		15,065		17,038		'
Amortization of program rights	6,972		'	7,605		20,353		22,542		'
Impairment of broadcast licenses and goodwill	60,867		'	0		60,867		0		'
Share-based compensation	1,765		'	2,238		6,111		6,766		'
Non-recurring and acquisition-related charges	1,830	[1]	'	3,257	[1]	8,314	[1]	8,268	[1]	'
Charges	1,084		'	468		1,084		2,991		'
Loss (gain) from asset dispositions	42		'	-9		141		173		'
Cash payments for programming	6,660		'	7,922		20,444		23,994		'
Operating (loss) income	-20,086		'	23,503		29,728		62,195		'
Interest expense, net	14,231		'	13,976		42,631		42,275		'
Share of loss in equity investments	0		'	0		100		25		'
Other (income) expense, net	-768		'	2,055		-851		2,115		'
Total other expense, net	13,463		'	16,031		41,880		44,415		'
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes	-33,549		'	7,472		-12,152		17,780		'
Depreciation and amortization	14,680		'	17,315		47,730		51,425		'
Capital expenditures	5,603		'	7,501		17,066		21,671		'
Assets	1,163,074	[2]	'	'		1,163,074	[2]	'		1,216,950	[2]
LIN Television Corporation | Broadcast	'		'	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'		'		'		'
Number of stations	'		'	'		43		'		'
Number of digital channels operated	'		'	'		7		'		'
Number of markets	'		'	'		23		'		'
Net revenues	159,733		'	143,594		457,029		419,054		'
LIN Television Corporation | Digital	'		'	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'		'		'		'
Net revenues	32,330		'	19,516		90,040		49,394		'
LIN Television Corporation | Operating Segments	'		'	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'		'		'		'
Adjusted EBITDA	66,587		'	52,105		172,499		145,824		'
LIN Television Corporation | Operating Segments | Broadcast	'		'	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'		'		'		'
Adjusted EBITDA	63,040		'	50,869		169,290		142,628		'
Operating (loss) income	-11,098		'	35,235		67,051		95,933		'
Depreciation and amortization	12,176		'	15,938		40,530		48,048		'
Capital expenditures	3,906		'	5,359		12,211		16,728		'
Assets	1,012,135		'	'		1,012,135		'		1,100,343
LIN Television Corporation | Operating Segments | Digital	'		'	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'		'		'		'
Adjusted EBITDA	3,547		'	1,236		3,209		3,196		'
Operating (loss) income	801		'	9		-3,299		251		'
Depreciation and amortization	1,927		'	1,206		5,683		2,883		'
Capital expenditures	1,261		'	1,353		3,647		3,036		'
Assets	94,608		'	'		94,608		'		69,690
LIN Television Corporation | Corporate	'		'	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'	'		'		'		'
Adjusted EBITDA	-6,093		'	-5,650		-18,615		-15,458		'
Operating (loss) income	-9,789		'	-11,741		-34,024		-33,989		'
Depreciation and amortization	577		'	171		1,517		494		'
Capital expenditures	436		'	789		1,208		1,907		'
Assets	$56,331		'	'		$56,331		'		$46,917
[1]	Non-recurring charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 primarily consist of expenses related to the Merger and non-recurring charges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 primarily consist of expenses related to the 2013 LIN LLC Merger
[2]	Our consolidated assets as of SeptemberB 30, 2014 and DecemberB 31, 2013 include total assets of: $54,207 and $56,056, respectively, of variable interest entities (bVIEsb) that can only be used to settle the obligations of the VIEs. These assets include broadcast licenses and other intangible assets of: $43,477 and $44,677 and program rights of: $1,664 and $2,186 as of SeptemberB 30, 2014 and DecemberB 31, 2013, respectively. Our consolidated liabilities as of SeptemberB 30, 2014 and DecemberB 31, 2013 include $3,248 and $4,126, respectively, of total liabilities of the VIEs for which the VIEsb creditors have no recourse to the Company, including $1,986 and $2,727, respectively, of program obligations. See further description in Note 1 b bBasis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.b

Retirement_Plans_Details

Retirement Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net periodic pension cost:	'	'	'	'
Interest cost	$1,509	$1,314	$4,528	$3,942
Expected return on plan assets	-1,771	-1,670	-5,311	-5,010
Amortization of net loss	284	428	853	1,284
Net periodic cost	22	72	70	216
Contributions:	'	'	'	'
401(k) Plan	1,134	1,229	3,279	3,653
Defined contribution retirement plans	54	59	126	143
Defined benefit retirement plans	2,584	1,231	5,264	3,944
Total contributions	3,772	2,519	8,669	7,740
LIN Television Corporation	'	'	'	'
Net periodic pension cost:	'	'	'	'
Interest cost	1,509	1,314	4,528	3,942
Expected return on plan assets	-1,771	-1,670	-5,311	-5,010
Amortization of net loss	284	428	853	1,284
Net periodic cost	22	72	70	216
Contributions:	'	'	'	'
401(k) Plan	1,134	1,229	3,279	3,653
Defined contribution retirement plans	54	59	126	143
Defined benefit retirement plans	2,584	1,231	5,264	3,944
Total contributions	$3,772	$2,519	$8,669	$7,740

Restructuring_Details

Restructuring (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring	'	'	'	'
Expected cash payments during the remainder of 2014	'	'	$500,000	'
Restructuring	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	'	'	423,000	'
Charges	1,084,000	468,000	1,084,000	2,991,000
Payments	'	'	-965,000	'
Balance at the end of the period	542,000	'	542,000	'
Severance and Related	'	'	'	'
Restructuring	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	'	'	400,000	'
Charges	1,100,000	'	1,100,000	'
Payments	-700,000	'	-1,000,000	'
LIN Television Corporation	'	'	'	'
Restructuring	'	'	'	'
Expected cash payments during the remainder of 2014	'	'	500,000	'
Restructuring	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	'	'	423,000	'
Charges	1,084,000	468,000	1,084,000	2,991,000
Payments	'	'	-965,000	'
Balance at the end of the period	542,000	'	542,000	'
LIN Television Corporation | Severance and Related	'	'	'	'
Restructuring	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	'	'	400,000	'
Charges	1,100,000	'	1,100,000	'
Payments	($700,000)	'	($1,000,000)	'

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Jul. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

Jul. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Minimum

Maximum

Transaction agreement

Merger

Merger

Merger

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

Minimum

Maximum

Transaction agreement

Merger

Merger

Merger

Merger

Income Taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

(Benefit from) provision for income taxes

($7,996,000)

($139,313,000)

$813,000

($135,154,000)

'

'

'

'

($124,600,000)

'

($7,996,000)

($139,313,000)

$813,000

($135,154,000)

'

'

'

'

($124,600,000)

($124,600,000)

'

Discrete tax benefit

18,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Change in valuation allowance

'

18,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18,200,000

'

18,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Effective income tax rate (as a percent)

'

'

-6.20%

-772.20%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6.70%

-760.10%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Effective income tax rate remainder of 2014 (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

40.00%

42.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

40.00%

42.00%

'

'

'

'

'

Amount of short term deferred liabilities reclassified to income taxes payable upon the consummation of the JV Sale Transaction

'

'

'

'

'

'

162,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

162,800,000

'

'

'

'

Amount of income tax benefit associated with tax liability expected to be extinguished

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

131,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

131,500,000

'

'

'

Short-term deferred Federal and State tax liability associated with sale transaction

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$31,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$31,300,000

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments [Line Items]	'
2014	$19,218,000
2015	90,644,000
2016	74,338,000
2017	69,202,000
2018	59,728,000
Thereafter	105,199,000
Total obligations	418,329,000
Operating Leases and Agreements	'
Commitments [Line Items]	'
2014	12,100,000
2015	62,443,000
2016	54,624,000
2017	64,320,000
2018	59,451,000
Thereafter	104,985,000
Total obligations	357,923,000
Syndicated Television Programming	'
Commitments [Line Items]	'
2014	7,118,000	[1]
2015	28,201,000
2016	19,714,000
2017	4,882,000
2018	277,000
Thereafter	214,000
Total obligations	60,406,000
LIN Television Corporation	'
Commitments [Line Items]	'
2014	19,218,000
2015	90,644,000
2016	74,338,000
2017	69,202,000
2018	59,728,000
Thereafter	105,199,000
Total obligations	418,329,000
Syndicated Television Programming Commitments Recorded	10,400,000
LIN Television Corporation | Operating Leases and Agreements	'
Commitments [Line Items]	'
2014	12,100,000
2015	62,443,000
2016	54,624,000
2017	64,320,000
2018	59,451,000
Thereafter	104,985,000
Total obligations	357,923,000
LIN Television Corporation | Syndicated Television Programming	'
Commitments [Line Items]	'
2014	7,118,000
2015	28,201,000
2016	19,714,000
2017	4,882,000
2018	277,000
Thereafter	214,000
Total obligations	$60,406,000
[1]	Includes $10.4 million of program obligations recorded on our consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2014.

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) (USD $)

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Apr. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Oct. 03, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Apr. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Oct. 03, 2014

Feb. 12, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Jul. 30, 2013

Feb. 28, 2013

Feb. 28, 2013

Feb. 28, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Nov. 07, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Nov. 07, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

claim

Subsequent Event

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

Sale Transaction

Sale Transaction

Sale Transaction

Sale Transaction

Sale Transaction

Sale Transaction

Merger

Merger

Merger

Merger

Merger

Merger

Merger

Merger

Cede & Co.

claim

Subsequent Event

Joint venture

Joint venture

Joint venture

Joint venture

Joint venture

Joint venture

Subsequent Event

Minimum

Maximum

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

Cede & Co.

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

LIN Television Corporation

Subsequent Event

Minimum

Maximum

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Incremental term loans, net of discount

Senior Secured Credit Facility

Commitment and Contingencies

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Capital contribution in exchange of equity interest sold

$0

$100,000,000

'

'

'

$0

$100,000,000

'

'

'

$100,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Additional borrowings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

60,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amount of cash on hand and borrowings under the revolving credit facility utilized to fund the payment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

40,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accrued liability to secure the release of the guarantee and the related income tax consequences

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Short-term deferred Federal and State tax liability associated with sale transaction

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

162,800,000

'

'

'

'

31,300,000

'

'

'

31,300,000

'

'

'

Current tax liability associated with transaction extinguished

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

131,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Current deferred tax liability associated with transaction

'

'

'

31,300,000

'

'

'

'

31,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected professional fees in the next twelve months

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,500,000

2,500,000

'

'

1,500,000

2,500,000

Advisory fee expected in the next twelve months

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19,700,000

'

'

'

19,700,000

'

'

Loss contingency, amount paid to date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1,500,000

'

'

'

$1,500,000

'

'

'

Number of claims consolidated

'

'

2

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock, outstanding shares

'

'

'

'

44,585

'

'

'

'

44,585

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ2

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$23,382,000		$12,525,000		$27,717,000	$46,307,000
Marketable securities	174,000		0		'	'
Accounts receivable, net	145,370,000		145,309,000		'	'
Deferred income tax assets	5,396,000		6,898,000		'	'
Other current assets	19,096,000		15,201,000		'	'
Total current assets	193,418,000		179,933,000		'	'
Property and equipment, net	214,378,000		221,078,000		'	'
Deferred financing costs	14,075,000		16,448,000		'	'
Goodwill	195,421,000		203,528,000		'	'
Broadcast licenses	491,062,000		536,515,000		'	'
Other intangible assets, net	44,730,000		47,049,000		'	'
Other assets	12,127,000		12,299,000		'	'
Total assets	1,165,211,000	[1]	1,216,850,000	[1]	'	'
Current liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	20,383,000		17,364,000		'	'
Accounts payable	15,485,000		14,002,000		'	'
Income taxes payable	258,000		1,420,000		'	'
Accrued expenses	64,197,000		51,696,000		'	'
Program obligations	7,428,000		7,027,000		'	'
Total current liabilities	107,751,000		91,509,000		'	'
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	871,931,000		927,328,000		'	'
Deferred income tax liabilities	50,712,000		64,686,000		'	'
Program obligations	2,941,000		4,146,000		'	'
Intercompany liabilities	'		0		'	'
Other liabilities	21,294,000		27,209,000		'	'
Total liabilities	1,054,629,000	[1]	1,114,878,000	[1]	'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	15,165,000		12,845,000		'	'
Total stockholders' deficit	95,417,000		89,127,000		'	'
Total equity	95,417,000		89,127,000		73,095,000	-91,564,000
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and shareholdersb equity	1,165,211,000		1,216,850,000		'	'
LIN Media LLC	'		'		'	'
Condensed consolidating financial statements	'		'		'	'
Percentage of ownership in subsidiaries	100.00%		'		'	'
Current assets:	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	2,138,000		'		2,000,000	0
Total current assets	2,138,000		'		'	'
Advances to consolidated subsidiaries	1,998,000		1,900,000		'	'
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	91,281,000		87,227,000		'	'
Total assets	95,417,000		89,127,000		'	'
Current liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Total liabilities	0		0		'	'
Total stockholders' deficit	95,417,000		89,127,000		'	'
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and shareholdersb equity	95,417,000		89,127,000		'	'
LIN Television Corporation	'		'		'	'
Condensed consolidating financial statements	'		'		'	'
Percentage of ownership in subsidiaries	100.00%		'		'	'
Current assets:	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	21,244,000		12,525,000		25,717,000	46,307,000
Marketable securities	174,000		0		'	'
Accounts receivable, net	145,371,000		145,409,000		'	'
Deferred income tax assets	5,396,000		6,898,000		'	'
Other current assets	19,096,000		15,201,000		'	'
Total current assets	191,281,000		180,033,000		'	'
Property and equipment, net	214,378,000		221,078,000		'	'
Deferred financing costs	14,075,000		16,448,000		'	'
Goodwill	195,421,000		203,528,000		'	'
Broadcast licenses	491,062,000		536,515,000		'	'
Other intangible assets, net	44,730,000		47,049,000		'	'
Other assets	12,127,000		12,299,000		'	'
Total assets	1,163,074,000	[1]	1,216,950,000	[1]	'	'
Current liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	20,383,000		17,364,000		'	'
Accounts payable	15,485,000		14,002,000		'	'
Income taxes payable	258,000		1,420,000		'	'
Accrued expenses	64,197,000		51,696,000		'	'
Program obligations	7,428,000		7,027,000		'	'
Total current liabilities	107,751,000		91,509,000		'	'
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	873,931,000		929,328,000		'	'
Deferred income tax liabilities	50,712,000		64,686,000		'	'
Program obligations	2,941,000		4,146,000		'	'
Other liabilities	21,294,000		27,209,000		'	'
Total liabilities	1,056,629,000	[1]	1,116,878,000	[1]	'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	15,165,000		12,845,000		'	'
Total stockholders' deficit	91,280,000		87,227,000		'	'
Noncontrolling interest	0		0		'	'
Total equity	91,280,000		87,227,000		71,173,000	-91,564,000
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and shareholdersb equity	1,163,074,000		1,216,950,000		'	'
LIN Television Corporation | 8.375% Senior Notes	'		'		'	'
Condensed consolidating financial statements	'		'		'	'
Interest rate (as a percent)	8.38%		8.38%		'	'
LIN Television Corporation | 6.375% Senior Notes	'		'		'	'
Condensed consolidating financial statements	'		'		'	'
Interest rate (as a percent)	6.38%		6.38%		'	'
LIN Television Corporation	'		'		'	'
Current assets:	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	19,066,000		10,313,000		23,702,000	44,625,000
Marketable securities	174,000		'		'	'
Accounts receivable, net	79,511,000		88,905,000		'	'
Deferred income tax assets	3,492,000		5,818,000		'	'
Other current assets	14,963,000		12,264,000		'	'
Total current assets	117,206,000		117,300,000		'	'
Property and equipment, net	173,197,000		180,480,000		'	'
Deferred financing costs	14,002,000		16,357,000		'	'
Goodwill	154,079,000		169,492,000		'	'
Other intangible assets, net	22,083,000		31,303,000		'	'
Advances to consolidated subsidiaries	8,606,000		7,764,000		'	'
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	1,470,786,000		1,534,600,000		'	'
Other assets	52,569,000		52,778,000		'	'
Total assets	2,012,528,000		2,110,074,000		'	'
Current liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	19,137,000		16,112,000		'	'
Accounts payable	5,473,000		4,185,000		'	'
Income taxes payable	15,000		749,000		'	'
Accrued expenses	50,389,000		42,570,000		'	'
Program obligations	5,334,000		4,711,000		'	'
Total current liabilities	80,348,000		68,327,000		'	'
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	869,759,000		924,223,000		'	'
Deferred income tax liabilities	13,844,000		30,013,000		'	'
Program obligations	1,815,000		2,505,000		'	'
Intercompany liabilities	934,264,000		970,628,000		'	'
Other liabilities	21,217,000		27,151,000		'	'
Total liabilities	1,921,247,000		2,022,847,000		'	'
Total stockholders' deficit	91,281,000		87,227,000		'	'
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and shareholdersb equity	2,012,528,000		2,110,074,000		'	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries	'		'		'	'
Current assets:	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	1,150,000		3,000		2,000	573,000
Accounts receivable, net	43,208,000		39,416,000		'	'
Deferred income tax assets	1,864,000		1,080,000		'	'
Other current assets	2,518,000		1,049,000		'	'
Total current assets	48,740,000		41,548,000		'	'
Property and equipment, net	38,630,000		35,752,000		'	'
Goodwill	30,328,000		18,518,000		'	'
Broadcast licenses	448,361,000		493,814,000		'	'
Other intangible assets, net	14,389,000		1,840,000		'	'
Advances to consolidated subsidiaries	932,266,000		968,728,000		'	'
Other assets	3,051,000		2,688,000		'	'
Total assets	1,515,765,000		1,562,888,000		'	'
Current liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Accounts payable	7,157,000		5,339,000		'	'
Income taxes payable	243,000		671,000		'	'
Accrued expenses	10,501,000		6,254,000		'	'
Program obligations	1,108,000		1,013,000		'	'
Total current liabilities	19,009,000		13,277,000		'	'
Deferred income tax liabilities	36,209,000		33,824,000		'	'
Program obligations	126,000		217,000		'	'
Other liabilities	77,000		58,000		'	'
Total liabilities	55,421,000		47,376,000		'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0		0		'	'
Total stockholders' deficit	1,460,344,000		1,515,512,000		'	'
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and shareholdersb equity	1,515,765,000		1,562,888,000		'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries	'		'		'	'
Current assets:	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	1,028,000		2,209,000		2,013,000	1,109,000
Accounts receivable, net	22,651,000		16,988,000		'	'
Deferred income tax assets	40,000		'		'	'
Other current assets	1,615,000		1,888,000		'	'
Total current assets	25,334,000		21,085,000		'	'
Property and equipment, net	2,551,000		4,846,000		'	'
Deferred financing costs	73,000		91,000		'	'
Goodwill	11,014,000		15,518,000		'	'
Broadcast licenses	42,701,000		42,701,000		'	'
Other intangible assets, net	8,258,000		13,906,000		'	'
Other assets	951,000		1,276,000		'	'
Total assets	90,882,000		99,423,000		'	'
Current liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	1,246,000		1,252,000		'	'
Accounts payable	2,855,000		4,478,000		'	'
Accrued expenses	3,307,000		2,872,000		'	'
Program obligations	986,000		1,303,000		'	'
Total current liabilities	8,394,000		9,905,000		'	'
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	2,172,000		3,105,000		'	'
Deferred income tax liabilities	659,000		849,000		'	'
Program obligations	1,000,000		1,424,000		'	'
Intercompany liabilities	8,606,000		7,764,000		'	'
Other liabilities	44,444,000		44,443,000		'	'
Total liabilities	65,275,000		67,490,000		'	'
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	15,165,000		12,845,000		'	'
Total stockholders' deficit	10,442,000		19,088,000		'	'
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and shareholdersb equity	90,882,000		99,423,000		'	'
Consolidating/Eliminating Adjustments	'		'		'	'
Current assets:	'		'		'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	'		'		0	0
Total current assets	'		0		'	'
Advances to consolidated subsidiaries	-942,870,000		-978,392,000		'	'
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	-1,562,067,000		-1,621,827,000		'	'
Other assets	-44,444,000		-44,443,000		'	'
Total assets	-2,549,381,000		-2,644,662,000		'	'
Current liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Total current liabilities	'		0		'	'
Intercompany liabilities	-942,870,000		-978,392,000		'	'
Other liabilities	-44,444,000		-44,443,000		'	'
Total liabilities	-987,314,000		-1,022,835,000		'	'
Total stockholders' deficit	-1,562,067,000		-1,621,827,000		'	'
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and shareholdersb equity	($2,549,381,000)		($2,644,662,000)		'	'
[1]	Our consolidated assets as of SeptemberB 30, 2014 and DecemberB 31, 2013 include total assets of: $54,207 and $56,056, respectively, of variable interest entities (bVIEsb) that can only be used to settle the obligations of the VIEs. These assets include broadcast licenses and other intangible assets of: $43,477 and $44,677 and program rights of: $1,664 and $2,186 as of SeptemberB 30, 2014 and DecemberB 31, 2013, respectively. Our consolidated liabilities as of SeptemberB 30, 2014 and DecemberB 31, 2013 include $3,248 and $4,126, respectively, of total liabilities of the VIEs for which the VIEsb creditors have no recourse to the Company, including $1,986 and $2,727, respectively, of program obligations. See further description in Note 1 b bBasis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.b

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ3

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Condensed consolidating financial statements	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	$192,063	$163,110	$547,069	$468,448
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Direct operating	76,029	62,504	220,950	180,695
Selling, general and administrative	44,306	41,319	137,554	118,657
Amortization of program rights	6,972	7,605	20,353	22,542
Corporate	8,521	10,682	29,718	30,047
Depreciation	10,892	11,429	32,665	34,387
Amortization of intangible assets	3,788	5,886	15,065	17,038
Impairment of broadcast licenses and goodwill	60,867	0	60,867	0
Charges	1,084	468	1,084	2,991
Loss (gain) from asset dispositions	42	-9	141	173
Operating (loss) income	-20,438	23,226	28,672	61,918
Other expense (income):	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	14,209	13,976	42,568	42,275
Share of loss in equity investments	0	0	100	25
Intercompany fees and expenses	0	'	0	0
Other, net	-768	2,055	-851	2,115
Total other expense, net	13,441	16,031	41,817	44,415
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes	-33,879	7,195	-13,145	17,503
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	-7,996	-139,313	813	-135,154
Net (loss) income	-25,883	146,508	-13,958	152,657
Equity in (loss) income from operations of consolidated subsidiaries	'	'	0	'
Net income (loss)	-25,883	146,508	-13,958	152,657
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	517	-430	-542	-900
Net (loss) income attributable to reporting entity	-26,400	146,938	-13,416	153,557
LIN Media LLC	'	'	'	'
Condensed consolidating financial statements	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	0	'	0	'
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Direct operating	'	'	0	'
Corporate	352	277	1,056	277
Operating (loss) income	-352	-277	-1,056	-277
Other expense (income):	'	'	'	'
Intercompany fees and expenses	-272	'	-813	'
Total other expense, net	-272	0	-813	'
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes	-80	-277	-243	-277
Net (loss) income	-80	-277	-243	-277
Equity in (loss) income from operations of consolidated subsidiaries	-26,320	147,215	-13,173	153,834
Net income (loss)	-26,400	146,938	-13,416	153,557
Net (loss) income attributable to reporting entity	-26,400	146,938	-13,416	153,557
LIN Television Corporation	'	'	'	'
Condensed consolidating financial statements	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	118,815	106,982	338,293	311,221
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Direct operating	40,855	37,105	119,514	108,313
Selling, general and administrative	28,321	27,223	85,825	80,611
Amortization of program rights	5,194	5,695	14,919	16,709
Corporate	7,583	10,405	27,992	29,770
Depreciation	8,957	9,285	26,780	27,954
Amortization of intangible assets	2,091	4,430	9,220	13,334
Impairment of broadcast licenses and goodwill	15,414	'	15,414	'
Charges	846	468	846	2,991
Loss (gain) from asset dispositions	43	-8	19	193
Operating (loss) income	9,511	12,379	37,764	31,346
Other expense (income):	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	14,163	14,146	42,431	42,124
Share of loss in equity investments	'	'	100	25
Intercompany fees and expenses	7,478	7,891	22,794	24,491
Other, net	-37	2,053	-131	2,113
Total other expense, net	21,604	24,090	65,194	68,753
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes	-12,093	-11,711	-27,430	-37,407
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	-204	-147,671	-8,614	-158,607
Net (loss) income	-11,889	135,960	-18,816	121,200
Equity in (loss) income from operations of consolidated subsidiaries	-14,181	11,255	6,393	32,634
Net income (loss)	-26,070	147,215	-12,423	153,834
Net (loss) income attributable to reporting entity	-26,070	147,215	-12,423	153,834
Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'
Condensed consolidating financial statements	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	60,190	45,335	172,454	130,972
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Direct operating	26,034	17,973	76,002	54,886
Selling, general and administrative	12,740	10,785	38,582	30,008
Amortization of program rights	1,432	1,382	4,236	4,281
Corporate	50	'	134	'
Depreciation	1,685	1,788	4,999	5,420
Amortization of intangible assets	931	234	2,409	701
Impairment of broadcast licenses and goodwill	45,453	'	45,453	'
Charges	238	'	238	'
Loss (gain) from asset dispositions	-2	-1	133	-20
Operating (loss) income	-28,371	13,174	268	35,696
Other expense (income):	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	-1	0	-1	'
Intercompany fees and expenses	-7,606	-8,102	-23,155	-24,702
Other, net	-731	1	-720	1
Total other expense, net	-8,338	-8,101	-23,876	-24,701
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes	-20,033	21,275	24,144	60,397
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	-8,013	8,510	9,658	24,159
Net (loss) income	-12,020	12,765	14,486	36,238
Net income (loss)	-12,020	12,765	14,486	36,238
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Net (loss) income attributable to reporting entity	-12,020	12,765	14,486	36,238
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'
Condensed consolidating financial statements	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	19,197	14,458	54,597	35,841
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Direct operating	12,346	9,532	34,757	22,825
Selling, general and administrative	3,411	3,351	13,821	8,341
Amortization of program rights	346	528	1,198	1,552
Corporate	544	'	544	'
Depreciation	250	356	886	1,013
Amortization of intangible assets	766	1,222	3,436	3,003
Loss (gain) from asset dispositions	1	'	-11	'
Operating (loss) income	1,533	-531	-34	-893
Other expense (income):	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	47	-67	138	151
Intercompany fees and expenses	150	211	424	211
Other, net	'	1	'	1
Total other expense, net	197	145	562	363
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes	1,336	-676	-596	-1,256
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes	221	-152	-231	-706
Net (loss) income	1,115	-524	-365	-550
Net income (loss)	1,115	-524	-365	-550
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	517	-430	-542	-900
Net (loss) income attributable to reporting entity	598	-94	177	350
Consolidating/Eliminating Adjustments	'	'	'	'
Condensed consolidating financial statements	'	'	'	'
Net revenues	-6,139	-3,665	-18,275	-9,586
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Direct operating	-3,206	-2,106	-9,323	-5,329
Selling, general and administrative	-166	-40	-674	-303
Corporate	-8	'	-8	'
Operating (loss) income	-2,759	-1,519	-8,270	-3,954
Other expense (income):	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	'	-103	'	0
Intercompany fees and expenses	250	'	750	'
Total other expense, net	250	-103	750	0
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes	-3,009	-1,416	-9,020	-3,954
Net (loss) income	-3,009	-1,416	-9,020	-3,954
Equity in (loss) income from operations of consolidated subsidiaries	40,501	-158,470	6,780	-186,468
Net income (loss)	37,492	-159,886	-2,240	-190,422
Net (loss) income attributable to reporting entity	$37,492	($159,886)	($2,240)	($190,422)

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ4

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Condensed consolidating financial statements	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	($25,883)	$146,508	($13,958)	$152,657
Amortization of pension net losses, reclassified, net of tax of $113 and $169 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $338 and $507 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively	172	259	517	777
Comprehensive (loss) income	-25,711	146,767	-13,441	153,434
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	517	-430	-542	-900
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to reporting entity	-26,228	147,197	-12,899	154,334
Amortization of pension net losses, tax	113	169	338	507
LIN Media LLC	'	'	'	'
Condensed consolidating financial statements	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-26,400	146,938	-13,416	153,557
Amortization of pension net losses, reclassified, net of tax of $113 and $169 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $338 and $507 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively	172	259	517	777
Comprehensive (loss) income	-26,228	147,197	-12,899	154,334
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to reporting entity	-26,228	147,197	-12,899	154,334
LIN Television Corporation	'	'	'	'
Condensed consolidating financial statements	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-26,070	147,215	-12,423	153,834
Amortization of pension net losses, reclassified, net of tax of $113 and $169 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $338 and $507 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively	172	259	517	777
Comprehensive (loss) income	-25,898	147,474	-11,906	154,611
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to reporting entity	-25,898	147,474	-11,906	154,611
Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'
Condensed consolidating financial statements	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-12,020	12,765	14,486	36,238
Comprehensive (loss) income	-12,020	12,765	14,486	36,238
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to reporting entity	-12,020	12,765	14,486	36,238
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'
Condensed consolidating financial statements	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	1,115	-524	-365	-550
Comprehensive (loss) income	1,115	-524	-365	-550
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	517	-430	-542	-900
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to reporting entity	598	-94	177	350
Consolidating/Eliminating Adjustments	'	'	'	'
Condensed consolidating financial statements	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	37,492	-159,886	-2,240	-190,422
Amortization of pension net losses, reclassified, net of tax of $113 and $169 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $338 and $507 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively	-172	-259	-517	-777
Comprehensive (loss) income	37,320	-160,145	-2,757	-191,199
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to reporting entity	$37,320	($160,145)	($2,757)	($191,199)

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ5

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Details 4) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	$110,383	$58,505
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-17,066	-21,671
Acquisition of broadcast towers	-7,257	0
Payments for business combinations, net of cash acquired	-24,825	-10,082
Proceeds from the sale of assets	114	76
Contributions to equity investments	-100	0
Purchase of marketable securities	-174	0
Receipt of dividend	0	'
Capital contribution to joint venture with NBCUniversal	0	-100,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-49,308	-131,677
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net proceeds on exercises of employee and director stock-based compensation	2,480	1,450
Tax benefit from exercises of share options	0	2,180
Proceeds from borrowings on long-term debt	45,000	101,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-97,698	-49,394
Payment of long-term debt issue costs	0	-654
Payment of dividend	0	0
Proceeds from intercompany borrowings	0	'
Payments on intercompany borrowings	0	'
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-50,218	54,582
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	10,857	-18,590
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	12,525	46,307
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	23,382	27,717
LIN Media LLC	'	'
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	-342	1,801
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net proceeds on exercises of employee and director stock-based compensation	2,480	199
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	2,480	199
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,138	2,000
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	'	0
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	2,138	2,000
LIN Television Corporation	'	'
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	86,790	76,031
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-12,113	-17,094
Acquisition of broadcast towers	-7,257	'
Payments for business combinations, net of cash acquired	-24,825	-10,082
Proceeds from the sale of assets	112	56
Contributions to equity investments	-100	'
Purchase of marketable securities	-174	'
Receipt of dividend	58,508	'
Advances on intercompany borrowings	-4,329	-4,400
Payments from intercompany borrowings	0	15,009
Net cash used in investing activities	9,822	-16,511
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net proceeds on exercises of employee and director stock-based compensation	'	1,251
Tax benefit from exercises of share options	'	2,180
Proceeds from borrowings on long-term debt	45,000	101,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-96,759	-48,385
Payment of long-term debt issue costs	'	-654
Payment of dividend	-750	-2,000
Payments on intercompany borrowings	-35,350	-133,835
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-87,859	-80,443
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	8,753	-20,923
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	10,313	44,625
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	19,066	23,702
Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	27,913	41,463
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-3,610	-2,372
Proceeds from the sale of assets	2	20
Capital contribution to joint venture with NBCUniversal	'	-100,000
Payments from intercompany borrowings	35,350	133,835
Net cash used in investing activities	31,742	31,483
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Payment of dividend	-58,508	-58,508
Proceeds from intercompany borrowings	'	0
Payments on intercompany borrowings	0	-15,009
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-58,508	-73,517
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	1,147	-571
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	3	573
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	1,150	2
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	-3,228	-282
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-1,343	-2,205
Net cash used in investing activities	-1,343	-2,205
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Principal payments on long-term debt	-939	-1,009
Payment of long-term debt issue costs	'	0
Proceeds from intercompany borrowings	4,329	4,400
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	3,390	3,391
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-1,181	904
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	2,209	1,109
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	1,028	2,013
Consolidating/Eliminating Adjustments	'	'
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	-750	-60,508
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Receipt of dividend	-58,508	'
Advances on intercompany borrowings	4,329	4,400
Payments from intercompany borrowings	-35,350	-148,844
Net cash used in investing activities	-89,529	-144,444
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Payment of dividend	59,258	60,508
Proceeds from intercompany borrowings	-4,329	-4,400
Payments on intercompany borrowings	35,350	148,844
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	90,279	204,952
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	'	0
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	'	0
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	'	$0