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Document and Entity Information
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9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2014
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| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | SCRIPPS E W CO /DE |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000832428 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer |
| Document Type | 10-Q |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2014 |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2014 |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
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Common Class A
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| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 44,692,345 |
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Voting common stock
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| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 11,932,722 |
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If the value is true, then the document is an amendment to previously-filed/accepted document. No definition available.
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End date of current fiscal year in the format --MM-DD. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal period of the document report. For a first quarter 2006 quarterly report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, the first fiscal quarter should be given as the fiscal period focus. Values: FY, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, H1, H2, M9, T1, T2, T3, M8, CY. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, 485BPOS, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, or the word "Other". No definition available.
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate number of shares or other units outstanding of each of registrant's classes of capital or common stock or other ownership interests, if and as stated on cover of related periodic report. Where multiple classes or units exist define each class/interest by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] or Partnership Interest [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument. No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, (4) Smaller Reporting Company (Non-accelerated) or (5) Smaller Reporting Accelerated Filer. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unamortized Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net of Tax No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total of net gain (loss), prior service cost (credit), and transition assets (obligations), as well as minimum pension liability if still remaining, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Excess of issue price over par or stated value of the entity's capital stock and amounts received from other transactions involving the entity's stock or stockholders. Includes adjustments to additional paid in capital. Some examples of such adjustments include recording the issuance of debt with a beneficial conversion feature and certain tax consequences of equity instruments awarded to employees. Use this element for the aggregate amount of additional paid-in capital associated with common and preferred stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only common stock, use the element additional paid in capital, common stock. For additional paid-in capital associated with only preferred stock, use the element additional paid in capital, preferred stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue or other forms of income in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of noncurrent deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount due within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from tax authorities as of the balance sheet date representing refunds of overpayments or recoveries based on agreed-upon resolutions of disputes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of liabilities and equity items, including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-term debt, after unamortized discount or premium, scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total amount of investments that are intended to be held for an extended period of time (longer than one operating cycle). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (that is, noncontrolling interest, previously referred to as minority interest). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount of current liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer) not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Includes costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered and of liabilities not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. For a classified balance sheet represents the current portion only (the noncurrent portion has a separate concept); there is a separate and distinct element for unclassified presentations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2014
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| Allowances for accounts and notes receivable | $ 1,806 | $ 2,027 |
| Preferred stock, par value (USD per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Preferred stock, shares authorized | 25,000,000 | 25,000,000 |
| Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
| Common stock, par value (USD per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
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| Common stock, shares authorized | 240,000,000 | 240,000,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 44,692,345 | 44,094,501 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 44,692,345 | 44,094,501 |
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| Common stock, shares authorized | 60,000,000 | 60,000,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 11,932,722 | 11,932,722 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 11,932,722 | 11,932,722 |
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A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value per share of preferred stock nonredeemable or redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include preferred shares that have been repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net depreciation, amortization and (gains) losses No definition available.
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Expenses related to newspaper distribution. No definition available.
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Newsprint, press supplies and other printing costs. No definition available.
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Program and program licensing expenses. No definition available.
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Retransmission Revenue No definition available.
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Revenue from the sale of advertising time (such as television and radio) or space (newspaper or magazine pages). May also include advertising, marketing and promotional services rendered during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment assets, excluding oil and gas property and timber property. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of expenditures for salaries, wages, profit sharing and incentive compensation, and other employee benefits, including equity-based compensation, and pension and other postretirement benefit expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of Net Income (Loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of these expenses which can be clearly related to production and included in cost of sales or services. Excludes Selling, General and Administrative Expense. No definition available.
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The total amount of other operating cost and expense items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revenues from the sale of other goods or rendering of other services, not elsewhere specified in the taxonomy; net of (reduced by) sales adjustments, returns, allowances, and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of pension benefit costs recognized during the period for (1) defined benefit plans and (2) defined contribution plans. For defined benefit plans, pension expense includes the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss) on plan assets, prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) due to settlements or curtailments. For defined contribution plans, the pension expense generally equals the firm's contribution to employees' accounts (if the firm contributes) during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revenue from circulation or sale of subscriptions (for example, but not limited to, subscriptions to a magazine or newspaper). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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| Net loss | $ (1,444) | $ (8,851) | $ (5,490) | $ (8,337) |
| Changes in fair value of derivative, net of tax of $37, $(107), $111 and $299 | 59 | (177) | 177 | 494 |
| Changes in defined benefit pension plans, net of tax of $364, $460, $924 and $1,759 | 441 | 1,179 | 1,329 | 3,135 |
| Total comprehensive loss | (944) | (7,849) | (3,984) | (4,708) |
| Less comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | 103 | 0 | 302 | 0 |
| Total comprehensive loss attributable to the shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company | $ (841) | $ (7,849) | $ (3,682) | $ (4,708) |
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Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income, attributable to parent entity. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of (increase) decrease in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income, attributable to noncontrolling interests. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments, of (increase) decrease in accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss related to pension and other postretirement defined benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of tax expense (benefit), before reclassification adjustments, related to increase (decrease) in accumulated gain (loss) from derivative instruments designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges and an entity's share of an equity investee's increase (decrease) in deferred hedging gain (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing the increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations as included in the operating activities in the cash flow. No definition available.
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Increase (Decrease) in Liability, Withdrawal from Multi-Employer Plan No definition available.
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Includes effect from exchange rate changes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment assets, including oil and gas property and timber property. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of all assets and liabilities used in operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow for the increase (decrease) associated with funds that are not available for withdrawal or use (such as funds held in escrow) and are associated with underlying transactions that are classified as investing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid for interest during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) of financing activities, excluding discontinued operations. Financing activity cash flows include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on, and a return of, their investment; borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed, or settling the obligation; and obtaining and paying for other resources obtained from creditors on long-term credit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash inflow (outflow) of investing activities, excluding discontinued operations. Investing activity cash flows include making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property, plant, and equipment and other productive assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other cash or noncash adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activities that are not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows (for example, cash received or cash paid during the current period for miscellaneous operating activities, net change during the reporting period in other assets or other liabilities). No definition available.
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The net cash outflow or inflow from other investing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the purchase of all investments (debt, security, other) during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from other financing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the sale of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. This item inherently excludes any excess tax benefit, which the entity may have realized and reported separately. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the economic entity which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value of stock (or other type of equity) issued during the period as a result of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), net of stock value of such awards forfeited. Stock issued could result from the issuance of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options, stock issued under employee stock purchase plans, and/or other employee benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased during the period and has not been retired and is not held in treasury. Some state laws may mandate the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Repurchase of Class A Common shares | 1,181,560 | 4,816,228 |
| Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation | $ 4,035 | $ 6,157 |
| Shares issued on compensation plans | 1,779,404 | 4,980,097 |
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Number of shares (or other type of equity) issued during the period as a result of any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), net of any shares forfeited. Shares issued could result from the issuance of restricted stock, the exercise of stock options, stock issued under employee stock purchase plans, and/or other employee benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies As used in the Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the terms “Scripps,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” may, depending on the context, refer to The E. W. Scripps Company, to one or more of its consolidated subsidiary companies or to all of them taken as a whole. Basis of Presentation — The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto included in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In management's opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods have been made. Results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for future interim periods or for the full year. Nature of Operations — We are a diverse media enterprise with a portfolio of television, print and digital media brands. All of our media businesses provide content and advertising services via digital platforms, including the Internet, smartphones and tablets. Our media businesses are organized into the following reportable business segments: television, newspapers and syndication and other. Additional information for our business segments is presented in the Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Use of Estimates — Preparing financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make a variety of decisions that affect the reported amounts and the related disclosures. Such decisions include the selection of accounting principles that reflect the economic substance of the underlying transactions and the assumptions on which to base accounting estimates. In reaching such decisions, we apply judgment based on our understanding and analysis of the relevant circumstances, including our historical experience, actuarial studies and other assumptions. Our financial statements include estimates and assumptions used in accounting for our defined benefit pension plans; the periods over which long-lived assets are depreciated or amortized; the fair value of long-lived assets, goodwill and indefinite lived assets; the liability for uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances against deferred income tax assets; and self-insured risks. While we re-evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis, actual results could differ from those estimated at the time of preparation of the financial statements. Revenue Recognition — We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement exists, delivery occurs or services are rendered, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. When a sales arrangement contains multiple elements, such as the sale of advertising and other services, we allocate revenue to each element based upon its relative fair value. We report revenue net of sales and other taxes collected from our customers. Our primary sources of revenue are from the sale of print, broadcast and digital advertising, retransmission fees received from cable operators and satellite carriers and newspaper subscription fees. The revenue recognition policies for each source of revenue are described in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Share-Based Compensation — We have a Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) which is described more fully in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. The Plan provides for the award of incentive and nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units (RSUs), unrestricted Class A Common shares and performance units to key employees and non-employee directors. Share-based compensation costs totaled $0.2 million and $1.1 million for the third quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively. Year-to-date share-based compensation costs totaled $4.9 million and $5.0 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively. Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) — Unvested awards of share-based payments with rights to receive dividends or dividend equivalents, such as our RSUs, are considered participating securities for purposes of calculating EPS. Under the two-class method, we allocate a portion of net income to these participating securities and therefore exclude that income from the calculation of EPS for common stock. We do not allocate losses to the participating securities. The following table presents information about basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding:
(1) Amount outstanding at balance sheet date, before application of the treasury stock method and not weighted for period outstanding. For the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we incurred a net loss and the inclusion of RSUs and stock options held by employees and directors would have been anti-dilutive, and accordingly the diluted EPS calculation for the period excludes those common share equivalents. Derivative Financial Instruments — It is our policy that derivative transactions are executed only to manage exposures arising in the normal course of business and not for the purpose of creating speculative positions or trading. Derivative financial instruments are utilized to manage interest rate risks. We do not hold derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. All derivatives are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Each derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge or remains undesignated. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and effective as cash flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified to earnings when the effects of the item being hedged are recognized in earnings. These changes are offset in earnings to the extent the hedge was effective by fair value changes related to the risk being hedged on the hedged item. Changes in the fair value of undesignated hedges are recognized currently in earnings. All ineffective changes in derivative fair values are recognized currently in earnings. All designated hedges are formally documented as to the relationship with the hedged item as well as the risk-management strategy. Both at inception and on an ongoing basis, the hedging instrument is assessed as to its effectiveness, when applicable. If and when a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge, or the underlying hedged transaction is no longer likely to occur, or the hedge designation is removed, or the derivative is terminated, the hedge accounting discussed above is discontinued. |
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| Recently Adopted Standards and Issued Accounting Standards | Recently Adopted Standards and Issued Accounting Standards Recently Issued Accounting Standards — In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued new guidance on revenue recognition. Under this new standard, an entity shall recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard creates a five-step process that requires entities to exercise judgment when considering the terms of the contract(s) and all relevant facts and circumstances. This standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method and will be effective for us beginning in 2017. Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently assessing the impact this new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and have not yet determined a transition method. In August 2014, the FASB issued new guidance related to the disclosures around going concern. The new standard provides guidance around management's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. The new standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. |
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| Acquisitions | Acquisitions On June 16, 2014, we closed our acquisition of two television stations owned by Granite Broadcasting Corporation — the Detroit MyNetworkTV affiliate WMYD-TV and the Buffalo, N.Y. ABC affiliate WKBW-TV ("Acquired Granite Stations") — for $110 million in cash. The acquisition of WMYD-TV creates a duopoly with our Detroit ABC affiliate WXYZ-TV. Pending the finalization of third-party valuations and other items, the following table summarizes the preliminary fair value of the assets acquired as of June 16, 2014:
Of the $54 million allocated to intangible assets, $34.4 million was for FCC licenses which we have determined to have an indefinite life and therefore will not be amortized. The remaining balance of $19.1 million will be allocated to television network affiliation relationships and advertiser relationships with estimated amortization periods of 10 to 20 years. The goodwill of $44.5 million arising from the transaction consists largely of synergies and economies of scale and other benefits of a larger broadcast footprint, as well as synergies from being able to create a duopoly in our Detroit market. We have allocated the goodwill to our television segment. We will treat the transaction as an asset acquisition for income tax purposes resulting in a step-up in the assets acquired. The goodwill is deductible for income tax purposes. Pro forma results of operations, assuming the transaction had taken place at the beginning of 2013, are included in the following table. The pro forma information includes the historical results of operations of Scripps and the Acquired Granite Stations and adjustments for additional depreciation and amortization of the assets acquired. The pro forma information does not include efficiencies, cost reductions or synergies expected to result from the acquisition. The unaudited pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results that actually would have occurred had the acquisition been completed at the beginning of the period. Reported results for the three months ended September 30, 2014 include the impact of the Acquired Granite Stations and therefore are not presented as pro forma results.
On January 1, 2014 we completed our acquisition of Media Convergence Group, Inc., which operates as Newsy, a digital video news provider, for $35 million in cash, plus a working capital adjustment of $0.2 million. Pending the finalization of third-party valuations and other items, the following table summarizes the preliminary fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as of January 1, 2014:
Of the $5.9 million allocated to intangible assets, $4.1 million was allocated to customer relationships with an estimated amortization period of 5 years and the balance of $1.8 million was allocated to various other intangible assets. The goodwill of $28.9 million arising from the transaction consists largely of the benefit we will derive from being able to enter the digital video market with an established business. We have allocated the goodwill to our syndication and other segment. We will treat the transaction as a purchase of stock for income tax purposes with no step-up in the assets acquired. The goodwill will not be deductible for income tax purposes. We are not presenting any pro forma results of operations since the impact of the acquisition is not material to prior year results of operations. On September 16, 2014, we completed our acquisition of Geoterrestrial, Inc. ("WeatherSphere") for $4.1 million. WeatherSphere is a provider of weather-related mobile apps. The stock purchase agreement includes an earnout provision, whereby up to an additional $2.5 million in purchase price can be payable over a three year period, which we have estimated to have a fair value of $1.6 million. The purchase price allocation is preliminary as of September 30, 2014. We are not presenting any pro forma results of operations since the impact of the acquisition is not material to prior periods results of operations. |
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| Income Taxes | Income Taxes We file a consolidated federal income tax return, consolidated unitary tax returns in certain states and other separate state income tax returns for our subsidiary companies. The income tax provision for interim periods is generally determined based upon the expected effective income tax rate for the full year and the tax rate applicable to certain discrete transactions in the interim period. To determine the annual effective income tax rate, we must estimate both the total income (loss) before income tax for the full year and the jurisdictions in which that income (loss) is subject to tax. The actual effective income tax rate for the full year may differ from these estimates if income (loss) before income tax is greater than or less than what was estimated or if the allocation of income (loss) to jurisdictions in which it is taxed is different from the estimated allocations. We review and adjust our estimated effective income tax rate for the full year each quarter based upon our most recent estimates of income (loss) before income tax for the full year and the jurisdictions in which we expect that income will be taxed. The effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was 5.8% and 46.6%, respectively. The primary reason for the difference between these rates and the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% is the impact of state taxes, non-deductible expenses and adjustments to reserves for uncertain tax positions (including interest). We recognized $2.4 million of previously unrecognized tax benefits in the first nine months of 2013 upon settlement of audits or when the statute of limitations lapsed in certain tax jurisdictions. The impact of small changes in our estimated pretax income for the 2013 year significantly impacted our estimated effective tax rate for the year. Differences between pretax book and taxable earnings, such as non-deductible expenses and state income taxes, on the effective income tax rate varies significantly as income before income taxes changes. Accordingly, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we did not believe we could reasonably estimate our full year effective income tax rate, and as permitted by US GAAP, we determined our tax benefit for 2013 based upon year-to-date pretax loss and the effect of differences between book and taxable loss. Deferred tax assets totaled $19.4 million at September 30, 2014. Management believes that it is more likely than not that we will realize the benefits of our federal deferred tax assets and therefore has not recorded a valuation allowance for our federal deferred tax assets. If economic conditions worsen, future estimates of taxable income could be lower than our current estimates which may require valuation allowances to be recorded in future reporting periods. We recognize state net operating loss carryforwards as deferred tax assets, subject to valuation allowances. At each balance sheet date, we estimate the amount of carryforwards that are not expected to be used prior to expiration of the carryforward period. The tax effect of the carryforwards that are not expected to be used prior to their expiration is included in the valuation allowance. During the periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, deferred tax assets relating to employee share-based compensation from the vesting of RSU's and the exercise of stock options have not been recognized since we are in a net tax loss position for both periods. The additional tax benefits will be reflected as net operating loss carryforwards when we file our tax returns, but the additional tax benefits are not recorded under GAAP until the tax deduction reduces taxes payable. When the benefit is recognized, it will be recorded as additional paid-in capital. The amount of unrecognized tax deductions for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $31 million and $33 million, respectively. |
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The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Asset Write-Downs and Other Charges and Credits [Abstract] | |
| Other Charges and Credits | Other Charges and Credits Income (loss) from operations was affected by the following: Acquisition and related integration costs of $5.0 million for the third quarter of 2014 and $9.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 include costs associated with the acquisition of two television stations from Granite Broadcasting as well as costs for spinning off our newspaper operations and the merger of Journal's broadcast business. During the third quarter of 2014, we recorded a $3.0 million gain from the sale of excess land in our newspaper business. Restructuring costs, primarily at our newspaper operations, totaled $1.3 million for the third quarter of 2013 and $3.7 million for the first nine months of 2013. Restructuring costs primarily include costs associated with efforts to simplify and standardize advertising and circulation systems and other processes in our newspaper division. In 2014, we are in the final stages of these system implementations and any remaining costs are now included in segment operating results. |
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| Restricted Cash | Restricted Cash At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had $6.8 million and $8.2 million, respectively, in a restricted cash account on deposit with our insurance carrier. This account serves as collateral, in place of an irrevocable stand-by letter of credit, to provide financial assurance that we will fulfill our obligations with respect to cash requirements associated with our workers compensation self-insurance. This cash is to remain on deposit with the carrier until all claims have been paid or we provide a letter of credit in lieu of the cash deposit. |
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The entire disclosure for cash and cash equivalent footnotes, which may include the types of deposits and money market instruments, applicable carrying amounts, restricted amounts and compensating balance arrangements. Cash and equivalents include: (1) currency on hand (2) demand deposits with banks or financial institutions (3) other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits (4) short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments maturing within three months from the date of acquisition qualify. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill by business segment was as follows:
Other intangible assets consisted of the following:
Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for each of the next five years is $2.3 million for the remainder of 2014, $9.0 million in 2015, $8.9 million in 2016, $6.5 million in 2017, $6.4 million in 2018, $5.5 million in 2019, and $61.4 million in later years. |
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| Long-Term Debt | Long-Term Debt Long-term debt consisted of the following:
* Fair value of the term loan was estimated based on quoted private market transactions and is classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. We have a $275 million revolving credit and term loan agreement (“Financing Agreement”). The Financing Agreement includes a $200 million term loan B maturing in November 2020 and a $75 million revolving credit facility maturing in November 2018. The Financing Agreement includes the maintenance of a net leverage ratio if we borrow more than 20% on the revolving credit facility. The term loan B requires that if we borrow additional amounts or make a permitted acquisition that we cannot exceed a stated net leverage ratio on a pro forma basis at the date of the transaction. Interest is payable on the term loan B at rates based on LIBOR with a 0.75% floor, plus a fixed margin of 2.50%. Interest is payable on the revolving credit facility at rates based on LIBOR plus a margin based on our leverage ratio ranging from 2.25% to 2.75%. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the interest rate was 3.25% on the term loan B. The Financing Agreement also includes a provision that in certain circumstances we must use a portion of excess cash flow to repay debt. As of September 30, 2014, we were not required to make additional principal payments based on excess cash flow. The weighted-average interest rate on borrowings was 3.25% and 3.70% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Scheduled principal payments on long-term debt at September 30, 2014 are: $0.5 million for the remainder of 2014, $2.0 million in 2015, $2.0 million in 2016, $2.0 million in 2017, $2.0 million in 2018, $2.0 million in 2019 and $188 million thereafter. Under the terms of the Financing Agreement, we granted the lenders mortgages on certain of our real property, pledges of our equity interests in our subsidiaries and security interests in substantially all other personal property including cash, accounts receivables, inventories and equipment. The Financing Agreement allows us to make restricted payments (dividends and share repurchases) up to $50 million plus additional amounts based on our financial results and condition. We can also make additional stock repurchases equal to the amount of proceeds that we receive from the exercise of stock options held by our employees. Additionally, we can make acquisitions as long as the pro forma net leverage ratio is less than 4.5 to 1.0. Commitment fees of 0.30% to 0.50% per annum, based on our leverage ratio, of the total unused commitment are payable under the revolving credit facility. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had outstanding letters of credit totaling $0.2 million. |
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| Financial Instruments | Financial Instruments We are exposed to various market risks, including changes in interest rates. To manage risks associated with the volatility of changes in interest rates, we may enter into interest rate management instruments. We may utilize interest rate swaps to manage our interest expense exposure by fixing our interest rate on portions of our floating rate term loan. We have entered into a $75 million notional value interest rate swap expiring in December 2016 which provides for a fixed interest rate of 1.08%. We did not provide or receive any collateral for this contract. The fair value of this financial derivative, which was designated as and qualified as a cash flow hedge through November 2013, is determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts (or payments) and the discounted expected variable cash payments (or receipts). The variable cash payments (or receipts) are based on the expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observed market interest rate curves and implied volatilities. In addition, credit valuation adjustments, which consider the impact of any credit enhancements to the contracts, are incorporated in the fair values to account for potential nonperformance risk. Fair Value of Derivative Instruments The notional amounts and fair values of derivative instruments are shown in the table below:
(1) Balance recorded as other liabilities in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Through November 2013, the above derivative instrument was designated as and qualified as a cash flow hedge and the effective portion of the unrealized gains and losses on the derivative was reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss and reclassified into earnings in the periods during which the hedged transactions affected earnings. Upon refinancing our term loan in November 2013, this hedge no longer qualified as a cash flow hedge and gains and losses on the derivative are recorded in current period earnings. The balance in accumulated other comprehensive loss at the date of discontinuance of hedge accounting is being amortized into earnings on a straight-line basis through December 2016. For the year-to-date period ended September 30, 2014, approximately $0.3 million was amortized into earnings from accumulated other comprehensive loss and is included in the table below as amounts reclassified from accumulated OCL, gain/(loss).
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| Noncontrolling Interests | Noncontrolling Interests Individuals and other entities own a 4% noncontrolling interest in the capital stock of the subsidiary company that publishes our Memphis newspaper and a 6% noncontrolling interest in the capital stock of the subsidiary company that publishes our Evansville newspaper. We are not required to redeem the noncontrolling interests in these subsidiary companies. |
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| Employee Benefit Plans | Employee Benefit Plans We sponsor various noncontributory defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all full-time employees that began employment prior to June 30, 2008. Benefits earned by employees are generally based upon employee compensation and years of service credits. We also have a non-qualified Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP"). Effective June 30, 2009, we froze the accrual of benefits under our defined benefit pension plans and our SERP that cover the majority of our employees. We sponsor a defined contribution plan covering substantially all non-union and certain union employees. We match a portion of employees' voluntary contributions to this plan. In connection with freezing the accrual of service credits under certain of our defined benefit pension plans, we began contributing additional amounts to certain employees' defined contribution retirement accounts in 2011. These transition credits, which will be made through 2015, are determined based upon the employee’s age, compensation and years of service. Other union-represented employees are covered by defined benefit pension plans jointly sponsored by us and the union, or by union-sponsored multi-employer plans. The components of the expense consisted of the following:
We contributed $0.6 million to fund current benefit payments for our SERP during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. We anticipate contributing an additional $0.2 million to fund the SERP’s benefit payments during the remainder of 2014. We contributed $0.1 million to our defined benefit pension plans during the first nine months of 2014. We participate in multi-employer pension plans that cover certain employees that are members of unions or trade associations that have a collective bargaining agreement with us. In the second quarter of 2014, unions ratified our plan to withdraw from the Graphics Communication International Union (GCIU) Employer Retirement Fund. Upon ratification of the agreement, we estimated the undiscounted liability to be approximately $6.5 million and recorded a liability of $4.1 million for the present value withdrawal liability. Once the final withdrawal liability is determined at the end of this year with the GCIU, we either will pay the liability in a lump sum or make equal monthly installments over 20 years beginning in 2015. |
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| Segment Information | Segment Information We determine our business segments based upon our management and internal reporting structure. Our reportable segments are strategic businesses that offer different products and services. Our television segment includes 11 ABC affiliates, three NBC affiliates, and two independent stations that operate as duopolies with our Kansas City NBC affiliate and our Detroit ABC affiliate. We also own five Azteca America affiliates. Our television stations reach approximately 14% of the nation’s households. Television stations earn revenue primarily from the sale of advertising time to local and national advertisers and retransmission fees received from cable operators and satellite carriers. Our newspaper segment includes daily and community newspapers in 13 markets across the United States. Newspapers earn revenue primarily from the sale of advertising space to local and national advertisers and newspaper subscription fees. Syndication and other primarily includes certain digital operations outside of our television and newspaper markets and syndication of news features and comics and other features for the newspaper industry. Newsy, a digital video news service, and WeatherSphere, a provider of weather-related mobile apps, are also included in syndication and other. We allocate a portion of certain corporate costs and expenses, including information technology, certain employee benefits, digital operation services and other shared services, to our business segments. The allocations are generally amounts agreed upon by management, which may differ from an arms-length amount. Corporate assets are primarily cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, property and equipment primarily used for corporate purposes, and deferred income taxes. A portion of our digital operations, which is not allocated to our television and newspaper segments, is included in shared services and corporate. Our chief operating decision maker evaluates the operating performance of our business segments and makes decisions about the allocation of resources to our business segments using a measure called segment profit. Segment profit excludes interest, defined benefit pension plan expense (other than current service cost), income taxes, depreciation and amortization, impairment charges, divested operating units, restructuring activities, investment results and certain other items that are included in net income (loss) determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Information regarding our business segments is as follows:
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| Spin-off of Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. | Spin-off of Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. On July 1, 2008, we distributed all of the shares of Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (“SNI”) to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 16, 2008. SNI owned and operated our national lifestyle cable television networks and interactive media businesses. In connection with the separation we entered into several agreements, including a Tax Allocation Agreement. This agreement sets forth the allocations between us and SNI with regards to liabilities for federal, state and local taxes for periods prior to the separation. Under the terms of the Tax Allocation Agreement, we receive any tax deductions for share-based compensation awards held by our employees in SNI. Tax deductions for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 resulting from the exercise of those awards totaled approximately $7.4 million and $11.4 million, respectively. These benefits are recorded as additional paid-in capital at the time they are realized. At September 30, 2014, our employees held options on approximately 0.2 million SNI shares which expire through 2015. |
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| Capital Stock | Capital Stock Capital Stock — We have two classes of common shares, Common Voting shares and Class A Common shares. The Class A Common shares are only entitled to vote on the election of the greater of three or one-third of the directors and other matters as required by Ohio law. Share Repurchase Plan — In November 2012, our board of directors authorized a repurchase program of up to $100 million of our Class A Common shares through December 2014. Under the authorization, we repurchased $21.2 million of shares at prices ranging from $16.35 to $19.99 per share during the first nine months of 2014. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we purchased $69.3 million of shares at prices ranging from $10.83 to $17.94 per share. As of September 30, 2014, we have $5 million remaining for share repurchases under this authorization. In May 2014, our board of directors authorized a new repurchase program of up to $100 million of our Class A Common shares through December 2016. No shares have been repurchased under this program as of September 30, 2014. Based on the terms of the Master Transaction Agreement with Journal Communications, we are precluded from repurchasing shares prior to closing the transactions. Options Outstanding — Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant as of September 30, 2014 is as follows:
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| Pending Broadcast Merger and Newspaper Spin-off | Pending Broadcast Merger and Newspaper Spin-off On July 30, 2014, Scripps and Journal Communications, Inc. ("Journal") agreed to merge their broadcast operations and spin-off their newspaper businesses into a separate publicly traded company (the “Transactions”). The Transactions are expected to close in the first half of 2015. The merged broadcast and digital media company, to be based in Cincinnati, will retain The E.W. Scripps Company name and continue to be controlled by the Scripps family. The company’s television operations will reach approximately 18% of all U.S. households and have approximately 4,000 employees across its television, radio and digital media operations. The newspaper company will be named Journal Media Group, combining the 13 Scripps newspapers with Journal's Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The company will have approximately 3,600 employees and will be headquartered in Milwaukee. The board of directors of both companies have approved the Transactions, which are subject to customary regulatory and shareholder approvals. As part of the Transactions, Scripps shareholders will receive a $60 million special cash dividend. Based on the terms of the Master Transaction Agreement, we are precluded from repurchasing shares prior to closing the transaction. In order to carry out the Transactions, we will incur $25 to $30 million in costs, of which we have incurred $6.7 million to date. With the Journal Transactions, we will also assume Journal's outstanding liabilities, including any employee benefit obligations ($66 million as of December 31, 2013). Journal also has outstanding debt of $144 million as of September 30, 2014, of which we will be required to refinance $131 million and can assume the remainder. In the case that Scripps breaches its obligation to consummate the Transactions, the Master Transaction Agreement may require Scripps to pay liquidated damages of $15.8 million plus expenses, subject to an overall limit of $23.5 million. |
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| Contingencies | Contingencies We are involved in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, such as defamation actions and governmental proceedings, primarily relating to renewal of broadcast licenses, none of which is expected to result in material loss. Members of the Board of Directors of Journal Communications, Inc. ("Journal"), and the parties to the Master Transaction Agreement, including Journal and Scripps, are defendants in a class action lawsuit filed in Circuit Court, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (Howard Goldfinger v. Journal Communications, Inc., et al.). The plaintiff in this lawsuit alleges that the directors of Journal breached their fiduciary duties to Journal shareholders in connection with the transactions and that the other parties to the lawsuit aided and abetted such alleged breaches of fiduciary duty. The plaintiff alleges that the directors of Journal breached their fiduciary duties by, among other things, (i) agreeing to enter into the Master Transaction Agreement for inadequate consideration, (ii) having certain conflicts of interest, (iii) not negotiating a “collar” mechanism on the share exchange ratio, and (iv) agreeing to certain deal protection provisions, such as a termination fee, a “no-shop” provision, and a “matching rights” provision. The plaintiff also challenges the qualifications of Journal's financial advisor, Methuselah Advisors LLC ("Methuselah"), and asserts that Methuselah has a conflict because the founder and managing partner of Methuselah, who is the lead investment banker at Methuselah for Journal in this transaction, was employed by Lazard Freres & Co. LLC (“Lazard”) prior to 2010 as a managing partner and group co-head, where he had responsibility for Lazard’s relationship with Scripps. The outcome of this lawsuit is uncertain and cannot be predicted. An adverse judgment for monetary damages could have a material adverse effect on the operations and liquidity of Journal or Scripps. An adverse judgment granting permanent injunctive relief could indefinitely enjoin completion of the transactions. Journal and Scripps believe the allegations of the plaintiff’s complaint are without merit and intend to vigorously defend against the claims alleged in this lawsuit. On August 29, 2014, the defendants filed motions asking the Circuit Court to dismiss this lawsuit. On October 20, 2014, the Circuit Court held a hearing and stated it would issue a ruling on such motions on or about November 11, 2014. |
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| Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation — The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto included in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In management's opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods have been made. Results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for future interim periods or for the full year. |
| Nature of Operations | Nature of Operations — We are a diverse media enterprise with a portfolio of television, print and digital media brands. All of our media businesses provide content and advertising services via digital platforms, including the Internet, smartphones and tablets. Our media businesses are organized into the following reportable business segments: television, newspapers and syndication and other. Additional information for our business segments is presented in the Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. |
| Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates — Preparing financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make a variety of decisions that affect the reported amounts and the related disclosures. Such decisions include the selection of accounting principles that reflect the economic substance of the underlying transactions and the assumptions on which to base accounting estimates. In reaching such decisions, we apply judgment based on our understanding and analysis of the relevant circumstances, including our historical experience, actuarial studies and other assumptions. Our financial statements include estimates and assumptions used in accounting for our defined benefit pension plans; the periods over which long-lived assets are depreciated or amortized; the fair value of long-lived assets, goodwill and indefinite lived assets; the liability for uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances against deferred income tax assets; and self-insured risks. While we re-evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis, actual results could differ from those estimated at the time of preparation of the financial statements. |
| Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition — We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement exists, delivery occurs or services are rendered, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. When a sales arrangement contains multiple elements, such as the sale of advertising and other services, we allocate revenue to each element based upon its relative fair value. We report revenue net of sales and other taxes collected from our customers. Our primary sources of revenue are from the sale of print, broadcast and digital advertising, retransmission fees received from cable operators and satellite carriers and newspaper subscription fees. The revenue recognition policies for each source of revenue are described in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. |
| Share-Based Compensation | Share-Based Compensation — We have a Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) which is described more fully in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. The Plan provides for the award of incentive and nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units (RSUs), unrestricted Class A Common shares and performance units to key employees and non-employee directors. Share-based compensation costs totaled $0.2 million and $1.1 million for the third quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) — Unvested awards of share-based payments with rights to receive dividends or dividend equivalents, such as our RSUs, are considered participating securities for purposes of calculating EPS. Under the two-class method, we allocate a portion of net income to these participating securities and therefore exclude that income from the calculation of EPS for common stock. We do not allocate losses to the participating securities. |
| Derivative Financial Instruments | Derivative Financial Instruments — It is our policy that derivative transactions are executed only to manage exposures arising in the normal course of business and not for the purpose of creating speculative positions or trading. Derivative financial instruments are utilized to manage interest rate risks. We do not hold derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. All derivatives are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Each derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge or remains undesignated. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and effective as cash flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified to earnings when the effects of the item being hedged are recognized in earnings. These changes are offset in earnings to the extent the hedge was effective by fair value changes related to the risk being hedged on the hedged item. Changes in the fair value of undesignated hedges are recognized currently in earnings. All ineffective changes in derivative fair values are recognized currently in earnings. All designated hedges are formally documented as to the relationship with the hedged item as well as the risk-management strategy. Both at inception and on an ongoing basis, the hedging instrument is assessed as to its effectiveness, when applicable. If and when a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge, or the underlying hedged transaction is no longer likely to occur, or the hedge designation is removed, or the derivative is terminated, the hedge accounting discussed above is discontinued. |
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| Notional amounts and fair values of derivatives | The notional amounts and fair values of derivative instruments are shown in the table below:
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| Information regarding business segments | Information regarding our business segments is as follows:
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| Schedule of options outstanding and exercisable | Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant as of September 30, 2014 is as follows:
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| Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL") by component, including items reclassified out of AOCL, were as follows:
(a) Interest rate swap is included in interest expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (b) Actuarial loss is included in defined benefit pension plan expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations |
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Tabular disclosure of the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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| Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||||
| Share-based compensation costs | $ 0.2 | $ 1.1 | $ 4.9 | $ 5.0 |
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||||
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| Numerator (for basic and diluted earnings per share) | ||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to the shareholders of The E.W. Scripps Company | $ (1,341) | $ (8,851) | $ (5,188) | $ (8,337) | ||||||
| Less income allocated to RSUs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share | $ (1,341) | $ (8,851) | $ (5,188) | $ (8,337) | ||||||
| Denominator | ||||||||||
| Basic weighted-average shares outstanding | 56,469 | 56,177 | 56,200 | 56,696 | ||||||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||||||
| Stock options held by employees and directors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding | 56,469 | 56,177 | 56,200 | 56,696 | ||||||
| Anti-dilutive securities | 3,313 | [1] | 5,551 | [1] | 3,313 | [1] | 5,551 | [1] | ||
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Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of share based payment arrangements using the treasury stock method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net income after adjustments for dividends on preferred stock (declared in the period) and/or cumulative preferred stock (accumulated for the period). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Earnings allocated (not distributed) to participating securities under the two-class method to the extent that participating securities may share in earnings as if all of the earnings for the period had been distributed. No definition available.
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
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9 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | ||||||||
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Sep. 30, 2014
television_station
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Jan. 02, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Jan. 02, 2014
Customer relationships
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Jan. 02, 2014
Other intangible assets
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Jan. 02, 2014
Media Convergence Group (Newsy)
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Jun. 16, 2014
Detroit MyNetworkTV affiliate and Buffalo ABC affiliate
television_station
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Jun. 16, 2014
Detroit MyNetworkTV affiliate and Buffalo ABC affiliate
Retransmission agreements, television network affiliate relationships and advertiser relationships
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Jun. 16, 2014
Detroit MyNetworkTV affiliate and Buffalo ABC affiliate
FCC licenses
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Sep. 16, 2014
WeatherSphere
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Sep. 16, 2014
WeatherSphere
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Jun. 16, 2014
Minimum
Detroit MyNetworkTV affiliate and Buffalo ABC affiliate
Retransmission agreements, television network affiliate relationships and advertiser relationships
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Jun. 16, 2014
Maximum
Detroit MyNetworkTV affiliate and Buffalo ABC affiliate
Retransmission agreements, television network affiliate relationships and advertiser relationships
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| Acquisitions (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Number of stations acquired | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| Acquisition cost in cash | $ 35,000,000 | $ 110,000,000 | |||||||||||
| Intangible assets | 5,900,000 | 4,100,000 | 1,800,000 | 5,900,000 | 53,500,000 | 19,100,000 | 34,400,000 | ||||||
| Intangible asset, estimated amortization period | 5 years | 10 years | 20 years | ||||||||||
| Goodwill | 106,423,000 | 27,966,000 | 28,938,000 | 44,475,000 | |||||||||
| Working capital adjustment | 200,000 | ||||||||||||
| Business acquisition, purchase price | 35,222,000 | 110,000,000 | 4,100,000 | ||||||||||
| Earnout provision, maximum | 2,500,000 | ||||||||||||
| Earnout provision, payment term | 3 years | ||||||||||||
| Earnout provision, fair value | $ 1,600,000 | ||||||||||||
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Business Acquisition, Working Capital Adjustment No definition available.
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Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payment Term No definition available.
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- Definition
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Fair Value Disclosure No definition available.
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Number of stations acquired No definition available.
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- Definition
For contingent consideration arrangements recognized in connection with a business combination, this element represents an estimate of the high-end of the potential range (undiscounted) of the consideration which may be paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of identifiable intangible assets recognized as of the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount recognized for assets, including goodwill, in excess of (less than) the aggregate liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Useful life of finite-lived intangible assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. No definition available.
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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of business during the period. The cash portion only of the acquisition price. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Acquisitions - Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2014
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Jan. 02, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Jun. 16, 2014
Detroit MyNetworkTV affiliate and Buffalo ABC affiliate
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Jan. 02, 2014
Media Convergence Group (Newsy)
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| Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract] | |||||
| Accounts receivable | $ 640 | ||||
| Other assets | 74 | ||||
| Property, plant, equipment and software | 12,025 | 631 | |||
| Intangible assets | 5,900 | 53,500 | 5,900 | ||
| Goodwill | 106,423 | 27,966 | 44,475 | 28,938 | |
| Total assets acquired | 36,183 | ||||
| Current liabilities | 116 | ||||
| Long-term deferred liability | 845 | ||||
| Net purchase price | $ 110,000 | $ 35,222 |
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Amount of assets acquired at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of other assets expected to be realized or consumed before one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, acquired at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients for goods or services, including trade receivables, that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, and amounts due from others, including related parties expected to be converted to cash, sold or exchanged within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, acquired at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of liabilities due within one year or within the normal operating cycle, if longer, assumed at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences due after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, assumed at the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of identifiable intangible assets recognized as of the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of property, plant, and equipment recognized as of the acquisition date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount recognized for assets, including goodwill, in excess of (less than) the aggregate liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Acquisitions - Pro Forma Disclosures (Details) (Detroit MyNetworkTV affiliate and Buffalo ABC affiliate, USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Detroit MyNetworkTV affiliate and Buffalo ABC affiliate
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| Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items] | |||
| Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue | $ 197,460 | $ 637,579 | $ 619,521 |
| Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) | $ (7,974) | $ (3,655) | $ (5,129) |
| Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic | $ (0.14) | $ (0.07) | $ (0.09) |
| Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted | $ (0.14) | $ (0.07) | $ (0.09) |
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The pro forma basic net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma diluted net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | |
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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| Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
| Effective income tax rate | 5.80% | 46.60% |
| U.S. Federal statutory rate | 35.00% | 35.00% |
| Previously unrecognized tax benefits | $ 2.4 | |
| Deferred tax assets | 19.4 | |
| Unrecognized deductions for share based compensation awards | $ 31 | $ 33 |
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- Definition
Income Tax Benefit, Recognition of Previously Unrecognized Tax Benefits No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Unrecognized deductions for share based compensation awards No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards, net of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Percentage of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Percentage of domestic federal statutory tax rate applicable to pretax income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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Other Charges and Credits - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
|
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2014
television_station
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Sep. 30, 2013
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
| Acquisition and related integration costs | $ 5,049,000 | $ 0 | $ 9,408,000 | $ 0 |
| Number of television stations acquired | 2 | |||
| Gain on sale of excess land | 2,951,000 | (177,000) | 2,861,000 | (140,000) |
| Restructuring charges | 0 | 1,290,000 | 0 | 3,691,000 |
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Land
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||||
| Gain on sale of excess land | $ 3,000,000 | |||
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Number of stations acquired No definition available.
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- Definition
This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment assets, excluding oil and gas property and timber property. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Restricted Cash - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract] | ||
| Restricted cash | $ 6,810 | $ 8,210 |
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The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. For a classified balance sheet represents the current portion only (the noncurrent portion has a separate concept); there is a separate and distinct element for unclassified presentations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill by business segment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2014
Media Convergence Group (Newsy)
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Jan. 02, 2014
Media Convergence Group (Newsy)
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Sep. 30, 2014
Detroit MyNetworkTV affiliate and Buffalo ABC affiliate
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Jun. 16, 2014
Detroit MyNetworkTV affiliate and Buffalo ABC affiliate
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Sep. 30, 2014
WeatherSphere
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Sep. 30, 2014
Television
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Dec. 31, 2013
Television
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Sep. 30, 2014
Television
Media Convergence Group (Newsy)
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Sep. 30, 2014
Television
Detroit MyNetworkTV affiliate and Buffalo ABC affiliate
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Sep. 30, 2014
Television
WeatherSphere
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Sep. 30, 2014
Newspapers
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Dec. 31, 2013
Newspapers
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Sep. 30, 2014
Newspapers
Media Convergence Group (Newsy)
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Sep. 30, 2014
Newspapers
Detroit MyNetworkTV affiliate and Buffalo ABC affiliate
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Sep. 30, 2014
Newspapers
WeatherSphere
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Sep. 30, 2014
Syndication and other
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Dec. 31, 2013
Syndication and other
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Sep. 30, 2014
Syndication and other
Media Convergence Group (Newsy)
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Sep. 30, 2014
Syndication and other
Detroit MyNetworkTV affiliate and Buffalo ABC affiliate
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Sep. 30, 2014
Syndication and other
WeatherSphere
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| Summary of activity related to goodwill by business segment | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross balance | $ 1,100,737 | $ 1,022,280 | $ 287,855 | $ 243,380 | $ 778,900 | $ 778,900 | $ 33,982 | $ 0 | ||||||||||||||
| Accumulated impairment losses | (994,314) | (994,314) | (215,414) | (215,414) | (778,900) | (778,900) | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | 106,423 | 27,966 | 28,938 | 44,475 | 72,441 | 27,966 | 0 | 0 | 33,982 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Goodwill, Acquired During Period | $ 28,938 | $ 44,475 | $ 5,044 | $ 0 | $ 44,475 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 28,938 | $ 0 | $ 5,044 | ||||||||||
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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of increase in asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized resulting from a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of accumulated impairment loss for an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of other intangible assets (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Carrying amount: | ||
| Total carrying amount | $ 130,709 | $ 104,709 |
| Accumulated amortization: | ||
| Total accumulated amortization | (30,752) | (24,662) |
| Net amortizable intangible assets | 99,957 | 80,047 |
| Total other intangible assets | 192,172 | 137,862 |
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Licensing agreements
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| Accumulated amortization: | ||
| Other indefinite-lived intangible assets — FCC licenses | 92,215 | 57,815 |
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Television network affiliation relationships
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| Carrying amount: | ||
| Total carrying amount | 93,944 | 78,844 |
| Accumulated amortization: | ||
| Total accumulated amortization | (12,855) | (9,691) |
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Customer lists and advertiser relationships
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| Carrying amount: | ||
| Total carrying amount | 30,404 | 22,304 |
| Accumulated amortization: | ||
| Total accumulated amortization | (15,746) | (13,138) |
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Other
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| Carrying amount: | ||
| Total carrying amount | 6,361 | 3,561 |
| Accumulated amortization: | ||
| Total accumulated amortization | $ (2,151) | $ (1,833) |
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- Definition
Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount before amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance and having a projected indefinite period of benefit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2014
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| Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
| Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for the remainder of 2014 | $ 2.3 |
| Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for 2015 | 9.0 |
| Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for 2016 | 8.9 |
| Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for 2017 | 6.5 |
| Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for 2018 | 6.4 |
| Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for 2019 | 5.5 |
| Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for later years | $ 61.4 |
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized in the remainder of the fiscal year following the latest fiscal year ended for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Long-Term Debt - Components of Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Components of Long-term debt | |||||
| Long-term debt | $ 198,500 | $ 200,000 | |||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Long-term debt (less current portion) | 196,500 | 198,000 | |||
| Fair value of long-term debt | 198,500 | [1] | 200,000 | ||
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Variable rate credit facility
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| Components of Long-term debt | |||||
| Long-term debt | 0 | 0 | |||
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Term loan
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| Components of Long-term debt | |||||
| Long-term debt | $ 198,500 | $ 200,000 | |||
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt, after unamortized discount or premium, scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The fair value amount of long-term debt whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
|
9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2013
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| Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Current portion of long-term debt | $ 2,000,000 | $ 2,000,000 | |
| Long-term debt (less current portion) | 196,500,000 | 198,000,000 | |
| Scheduled principal payments on long-term debt in 2014 | 500,000 | ||
| Scheduled principal payments on long-term debt in 2015 | 2,000,000 | ||
| Scheduled principal payments on long-term debt in 2016 | 2,000,000 | ||
| Scheduled principal payments on long-term debt in 2017 | 2,000,000 | ||
| Scheduled principal payments on long-term debt in 2018 | 2,000,000 | ||
| Scheduled principal payments on long-term debt in 2019 | 2,000,000 | ||
| Scheduled principal payments on long-term debt in later years | 188,000,000 | ||
| Letters of credit outstanding amount | 200,000 | 200,000 | |
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Minimum
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| Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Percentage of commitment fees of total unused commitment under revolving credit facility | 0.30% | ||
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Maximum
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| Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Percentage of commitment fees of total unused commitment under revolving credit facility | 0.50% | ||
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Financing Agreement
|
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| Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Revolving credit and term loan agreement to finance acquisition | 275,000,000 | ||
| Restricted payment for dividend and share repurchase, maximum | 50,000,000 | ||
| Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital | 4.5 | ||
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Financing Agreement | Term loan
|
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| Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Revolving credit and term loan agreement to finance acquisition | 200,000,000 | ||
| Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate | 3.25% | 3.25% | |
| LIBOR plus margin range | 2.50% | ||
| Weighted average interest rate | 3.25% | 3.70% | |
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Financing Agreement | Term loan | Minimum
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| Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate | 0.75% | ||
|
Financing Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility
|
|||
| Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Revolving credit and term loan agreement to finance acquisition | $ 75,000,000 | ||
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Financing Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility | Minimum
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| Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding, Trigger Leverage Ratio, Percentage | 20.00% | ||
| LIBOR plus margin range | 2.25% | ||
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Financing Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility | Maximum
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| Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| LIBOR plus margin range | 2.75% |
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Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding, Trigger Leverage Ratio, Percentage No definition available.
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- Definition
Restricted payment for dividend and share repurchase maximum. No definition available.
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- Definition
Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument. No definition available.
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- Definition
The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date. No definition available.
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- Definition
The fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for the line of credit facility regardless of whether the facility has been used. No definition available.
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- Definition
Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt, after unamortized discount or premium, scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing after the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the remainder of the fiscal year following the latest fiscal year ended. No definition available.
|
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- Definition
Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The interest rate applicable to the portion of the carrying amount of long-term borrowings outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including current maturities, which accrues interest at a rate subject to change from time to time. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Weighted average interest rate of long-term debt outstanding. No definition available.
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- Definition
Indebtedness divided by net capital. No definition available.
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Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) (Interest rate swaps, USD $)
|
9 Months Ended | |
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|
Sep. 30, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
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|
|
Interest rate swaps
|
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| Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
| Notional Amount | $ 75,000,000 | $ 75,000,000 |
| Fixed LIBOR interest rate | 1.08% | |
| Derivative instrument, amortized into earnings from AOCI | $ 300,000 |
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- Definition
Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization of Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments Included in Net Income No definition available.
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- Definition
Fixed LIBOR interest rate. No definition available.
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Financial Instruments - Notional Amounts (Details) (Interest rate swaps, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Interest rate swaps
|
||||||
| Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: | ||||||
| Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 75,000 | $ 75,000 | ||||
| Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value | $ 423 | [1] | $ 723 | [1] | ||
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Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Fair value as of the balance sheet date of interest rate derivative assets, which includes all such derivative instruments in hedging and nonhedging relationships that are recognized as assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Fair value as of the balance sheet date of interest rate derivative liabilities, which includes all such derivative instruments in hedging and nonhedging relationships that are recognized as liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Financial Instruments - Effective Portion of Unrealized Gain and Loss (Details) (Interest rate swaps, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
|
Sep. 30, 2014
|
Sep. 30, 2013
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Interest rate swaps
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||||
| Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges: | ||||
| Effective portion recognized in accumulated OCL, gain/(loss) | $ 0 | $ (455) | $ 0 | $ 290 |
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCL, gain/(loss) | 96 | 171 | 288 | 504 |
| Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net | 362 | 300 | ||
| Gain/(loss) on derivative | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
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- Definition
Amount of increase (decrease) in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The effective portion of net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments representing (a) the amount of the hedge ineffectiveness and (b) the amount, if any, excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The effective portion of gains and losses (net) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Fair Value Measurement - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Recurring Measurements
|
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| Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis | ||||||
| Cash equivalents | $ 10,000 | $ 30,000 | ||||
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Level 1 | Recurring Measurements
|
||||||
| Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis | ||||||
| Cash equivalents | 10,000 | 30,000 | ||||
|
Level 2 | Recurring Measurements
|
||||||
| Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis | ||||||
| Cash equivalents | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Level 3 | Recurring Measurements
|
||||||
| Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis | ||||||
| Cash equivalents | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Interest rate swaps
|
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| Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis | ||||||
| Interest rate swap | (423) | [1] | (723) | [1] | ||
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Interest rate swaps | Recurring Measurements
|
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| Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis | ||||||
| Interest rate swap | (423) | (723) | ||||
|
Interest rate swaps | Level 1 | Recurring Measurements
|
||||||
| Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis | ||||||
| Interest rate swap | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Interest rate swaps | Level 2 | Recurring Measurements
|
||||||
| Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis | ||||||
| Interest rate swap | (423) | (723) | ||||
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Interest rate swaps | Level 3 | Recurring Measurements
|
||||||
| Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis | ||||||
| Interest rate swap | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||||
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- Definition
Fair value portion of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Fair value as of the balance sheet date of interest rate derivative liabilities, which includes all such derivative instruments in hedging and nonhedging relationships that are recognized as liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other Liabilities - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2014
|
Dec. 31, 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Other liabilities | ||
| Employee compensation and benefits | $ 18,578 | $ 19,756 |
| Liability for pension benefits | 62,903 | 62,020 |
| Liabilities for uncertain tax positions | 11,078 | 10,670 |
| Other | 15,873 | 14,826 |
| Other liabilities (less current portion) | $ 108,432 | $ 107,272 |
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Employee compensation and benefits non current. No definition available.
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This represents the noncurrent liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit pension plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The noncurrent portion of the amount recognized for uncertain tax positions as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Obligations not otherwise itemized or categorized in the footnotes to the financial statements that are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer), from the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Noncontrolling Interests - Narrative (Details)
|
Sep. 30, 2014
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|---|---|
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Noncontrolling interest Memphis Newspaper
|
|
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |
| Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners | 4.00% |
|
Noncontrolling interest Evansville Newspaper
|
|
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | |
| Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners | 6.00% |
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- Definition
The equity interest of noncontrolling shareholders, partners or other equity holders in consolidated entity. No definition available.
|
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Change in Certain Working Capital Accounts (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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| Other changes in certain working capital accounts, net | ||
| Accounts and notes receivable | $ 15,247 | $ 2,807 |
| Income taxes receivable/payable, net | (5,764) | (2,251) |
| Accounts payable | 79 | (6,274) |
| Accrued employee compensation and benefits | 9,811 | (5,827) |
| Other accrued liabilities | 4,284 | (238) |
| Other, net | 3,377 | (1,703) |
| Total | $ 27,034 | $ (13,486) |
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of the sum of amounts due within one year (or one business cycle) from customers for the credit sale of goods and services; and from note holders for outstanding loans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable to taxing authorities for taxes that are based on the reporting entity's earnings, net of amounts receivable from taxing authorities for refunds of overpayments or recoveries of income taxes. No definition available.
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- Definition
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period of all assets and liabilities used in operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other expenses incurred but not yet paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other assets used in operating activities less other operating liabilities used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current assets and liabilities, other noncurrent assets and liabilities, or a combination of other current and noncurrent assets and liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans - Components of Expense (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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| Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] | ||||
| Net periodic benefit cost | $ 4,189 | $ 4,926 | $ 17,484 | $ 15,981 |
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Defined benefit plans
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| Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] | ||||
| Service cost | 21 | 17 | 64 | 51 |
| Interest cost | 6,600 | 5,976 | 19,155 | 17,927 |
| Expected return on plan assets, net of expenses | (5,893) | (5,371) | (17,611) | (16,113) |
| Amortization of actuarial loss | 862 | 1,060 | 2,145 | 3,182 |
| Total for defined benefit plans | 1,590 | 1,682 | 3,753 | 5,047 |
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Multi-employer plans
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| Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] | ||||
| Net periodic benefit cost | 100 | 95 | 324 | 326 |
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Withdrawal from GCIU multi-employer plan
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| Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] | ||||
| Net periodic benefit cost | 0 | 0 | 4,100 | 0 |
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SERP
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| Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] | ||||
| Net periodic benefit cost | 80 | 808 | 672 | 1,981 |
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Defined contribution plans
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| Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] | ||||
| Net periodic benefit cost | $ 2,419 | $ 2,341 | $ 8,635 | $ 8,627 |
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The amount of gains or losses recognized in net periodic benefit cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Net increase or decrease in the plan benefit obligation during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
An amount calculated as a basis for determining the extent of delayed recognition of the effects of changes in the fair value of assets. The expected return on plan assets is determined based on the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the market-related value of plan assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The actuarial present value of benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to services rendered by employees during the period. The portion of the expected postretirement benefit obligation attributed to employee service during the period. The service cost component is a portion of the benefit obligation and is unaffected by the funded status of the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of pension and other (such as medical, dental and life insurance) postretirement benefit costs recognized during the period for (1) defined benefit plans (periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss) on assets, prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) due to settlements or curtailments) and for (2) defined contribution plans (to the extent that a plan's defined contributions to an individual's account are to be made for periods in which that individual renders services, the net cost for a period is the contribution called for in that period; if a plan calls for contributions for periods after an individual retires or terminates, the estimated cost is accrued during the employee's service period). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2014
|
Sep. 30, 2014
SERP
|
Sep. 30, 2014
Defined benefit plans
|
|
| Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
| Contributions to benefit plan | $ 0.6 | $ 0.1 | |
| Estimated future contributions | 0.2 | ||
| Withdrawal from multi-employer pension plan, undiscounted liability | 6.5 | ||
| Withdrawal from multi-employer pension plan, recorded liability | $ 4.1 | ||
| Withdrawal from multi-employer pension plan, liability repayment, term | 20 years | ||
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Multiemployer Plans, Withdrawal Obligation, Period of Repayment No definition available.
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- Definition
Multiemployer Plans, Withdrawal Obligation, Undiscounted Liability No definition available.
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- Definition
The increase in the fair value of plan assets from contributions made by the employer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of employer's best estimate of contributions expected to be paid to the plan in the current remaining fiscal period. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of the obligation recognized by withdrawing from a pension or postretirement benefit plan to which two or more unrelated employers contribute where assets contributed by one participating employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. No definition available.
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Segment Information - Narrative (Details)
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Sep. 30, 2014
customer
|
|---|---|
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
| Number of major customers customers | 0 |
| Percentage of revenue by major customer | 10.00% |
|
Television
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
| Percentage of market capture | 14.00% |
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Television | ABC affiliates
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|
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
| Number of Affiliates | 11 |
|
Television | NBC affiliates
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|
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
| Number of Affiliates | 3 |
|
Television | Independent station
|
|
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
| Number of Affiliates | 2 |
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Television | Azteca America affiliates
|
|
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
| Number of Affiliates | 5 |
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Newspapers
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
| Number of markets for daily and community newspapers | 13 |
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Number of Affiliates No definition available.
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Number of major customer. No definition available.
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Number of markets for daily and community newspapers. No definition available.
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Percentage of market capture. No definition available.
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- Definition
Percentage of revenue by major customer. No definition available.
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Segment Information - Schedule of Business Segments (Details) (USD $)
|
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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|
Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
|
Sep. 30, 2014
|
Sep. 30, 2013
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| Information regarding business segments | ||||
| Total operating revenues | $ 207,600,000 | $ 189,535,000 | $ 623,340,000 | $ 596,041,000 |
| Defined benefit pension plan expense | (1,670,000) | (2,490,000) | (8,525,000) | (7,028,000) |
| Acquisition and related integration costs | (5,049,000) | 0 | (9,408,000) | 0 |
| Separation and restructuring costs | 0 | (1,290,000) | 0 | (3,691,000) |
| Depreciation and amortization of intangibles | (13,195,000) | (12,096,000) | (36,519,000) | (35,684,000) |
| Gains (losses), net on disposal of property, plant and equipment | 2,951,000 | (177,000) | 2,861,000 | (140,000) |
| Interest expense | (2,050,000) | (2,655,000) | (6,347,000) | (7,924,000) |
| Miscellaneous, net | (216,000) | (1,087,000) | (1,061,000) | (4,025,000) |
| Income (loss) from operations before income taxes | 391,000 | (11,898,000) | (5,831,000) | (15,623,000) |
| Depreciation: | ||||
| Total depreciation | 10,925,000 | 10,360,000 | 30,431,000 | 30,497,000 |
| Amortization of intangibles: | ||||
| Syndication and other | 2,270,000 | 1,736,000 | 6,088,000 | 5,187,000 |
| Additions to property, plant and equipment: | ||||
| Total additions to property, plant and equipment | 5,228,000 | 3,362,000 | 13,437,000 | 15,531,000 |
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Television
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| Information regarding business segments | ||||
| Total operating revenues | 121,068,000 | 99,289,000 | 339,004,000 | 307,548,000 |
| Segment profit (loss) | 29,813,000 | 18,921,000 | 78,591,000 | 65,945,000 |
| Depreciation: | ||||
| Total depreciation | 5,894,000 | 5,751,000 | 16,033,000 | 16,958,000 |
| Amortization of intangibles: | ||||
| Syndication and other | 1,909,000 | 1,599,000 | 5,108,000 | 4,778,000 |
| Additions to property, plant and equipment: | ||||
| Total additions to property, plant and equipment | 4,100,000 | 2,169,000 | 10,540,000 | 7,325,000 |
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Newspapers
|
||||
| Information regarding business segments | ||||
| Total operating revenues | 84,473,000 | 88,346,000 | 275,213,000 | 281,286,000 |
| Segment profit (loss) | 767,000 | 3,038,000 | 14,759,000 | 14,857,000 |
| Depreciation: | ||||
| Total depreciation | 4,255,000 | 4,015,000 | 12,167,000 | 12,132,000 |
| Amortization of intangibles: | ||||
| Syndication and other | 92,000 | 137,000 | 303,000 | 409,000 |
| Additions to property, plant and equipment: | ||||
| Total additions to property, plant and equipment | 573,000 | 285,000 | 1,486,000 | 1,746,000 |
|
Syndication and other
|
||||
| Information regarding business segments | ||||
| Total operating revenues | 2,059,000 | 1,900,000 | 9,123,000 | 7,207,000 |
| Segment profit (loss) | (872,000) | (177,000) | (1,385,000) | (145,000) |
| Depreciation: | ||||
| Total depreciation | 127,000 | 20,000 | 327,000 | 58,000 |
| Amortization of intangibles: | ||||
| Syndication and other | 269,000 | 0 | 677,000 | 0 |
| Additions to property, plant and equipment: | ||||
| Total additions to property, plant and equipment | 302,000 | 0 | 432,000 | 0 |
|
Shared services and corporate
|
||||
| Information regarding business segments | ||||
| Segment profit (loss) | (10,088,000) | (13,885,000) | (38,797,000) | (37,788,000) |
| Depreciation: | ||||
| Total depreciation | 649,000 | 574,000 | 1,904,000 | 1,349,000 |
| Additions to property, plant and equipment: | ||||
| Total additions to property, plant and equipment | $ 253,000 | $ 908,000 | $ 979,000 | $ 6,460,000 |
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment assets, excluding oil and gas property and timber property. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of the cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of pension benefit costs recognized during the period for (1) defined benefit plans and (2) defined contribution plans. For defined benefit plans, pension expense includes the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss) on plan assets, prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) due to settlements or curtailments. For defined contribution plans, the pension expense generally equals the firm's contribution to employees' accounts (if the firm contributes) during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of acquisition of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. No definition available.
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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Spin-Off of Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2014
|
Sep. 30, 2013
|
|
| Spin Off of Company [Abstract] | ||
| Spin-Off of Company, Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Deduction from Exercise of Stock Options | $ 7.4 | $ 11.4 |
| SNI options held by employees | 0.2 | |
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Spin-Off of Company, Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Deduction from Exercise of Stock Options No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options. No definition available.
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|
Capital Stock - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
|
9 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2014
common_share
director
|
Sep. 30, 2013
|
Sep. 30, 2014
Minimum
|
Sep. 30, 2013
Minimum
|
Sep. 30, 2014
Maximum
|
Sep. 30, 2013
Maximum
|
Sep. 30, 2014
Common stock, Class A
|
Sep. 30, 2013
Common stock, Class A
|
Nov. 30, 2012
First Repurchase Plan
Common stock, Class A
|
Sep. 30, 2014
First Repurchase Plan
Common stock, Class A
|
May 06, 2014
Second Repurchase Plan
Common stock, Class A
|
Sep. 30, 2014
Second Repurchase Plan
Common stock, Class A
|
|
| Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Classes of common shares | 2 | |||||||||||
| Minimum number of directors up for election to entitle shareholders to vote | 3 | |||||||||||
| Minumum percent of directors up for election to entitle shareholders to vote | 33.33% | |||||||||||
| Stock repurchase program, authorized amount | $ 100,000,000 | $ 100,000,000 | ||||||||||
| Stock repurchased during period, value | 21,237,000 | 69,313,000 | 21,200,000 | 69,300,000 | 0 | |||||||
| Range of price of shares repurchased (USD per share) | $ 16.35 | $ 10.83 | $ 19.99 | $ 17.94 | ||||||||
| Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount | $ 5,000,000 | |||||||||||
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The number of classes of common shares. No definition available.
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The minimum number of directors up for election that allows common shareholders to participate in the election. No definition available.
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The minimum percent of directors up for election that allows common shareholders to participate in the election. No definition available.
|
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Stock repurchase price. No definition available.
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Equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased during the period and has not been retired and is not held in treasury. Some state laws may mandate the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of a stock repurchase plan authorized by an entity's Board of Directors. No definition available.
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Amount remaining of a stock repurchase plan authorized by an entity's Board of Directors. No definition available.
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|
Capital Stock - Options outstanding and exercisable (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2014
|
|
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | |
| Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 7 |
| Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 11 |
|
Options Granted, Range One [Member]
|
|
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | |
| Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 10 |
| Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 10 |
|
2004 – expire in 2014
|
|
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | |
| Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 10 |
| Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 11 |
|
2005 – expire in 2015
|
|
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | |
| Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 10 |
| Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 11 |
|
2006 – expire in 2016
|
|
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | |
| Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 9 |
| Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 10 |
|
2007 – expire in 2015
|
|
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | |
| Range of Exercise Prices, Lower Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 7 |
| Range of Exercise Prices, Upper Range Limit (USD per share) | $ 10 |
|
Stock Options
|
|
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | |
| Average Remaining Term | 1 year 3 months 15 days |
| Options on Shares Outstanding | 2,055,210 |
| Options on Shares Exercisable | 2,055,210 |
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 9.07 |
| Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 9.07 |
| Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ 14.9 |
| Options Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 14.9 |
|
Stock Options | Options Granted, Range One [Member]
|
|
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | |
| Average Remaining Term | 2 months 5 days |
| Options on Shares Outstanding | 3,794 |
| Options on Shares Exercisable | 3,794 |
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 9.78 |
| Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 9.78 |
| Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 0 |
| Options Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 0 |
|
Stock Options | 2004 – expire in 2014
|
|
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | |
| Average Remaining Term | 6 months 14 days |
| Options on Shares Outstanding | 43,188 |
| Options on Shares Exercisable | 43,188 |
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 10.90 |
| Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 10.90 |
| Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 0.3 |
| Options Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 0.3 |
|
Stock Options | 2005 – expire in 2015
|
|
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | |
| Average Remaining Term | 1 year 7 months 27 days |
| Options on Shares Outstanding | 47,737 |
| Options on Shares Exercisable | 47,737 |
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 10.03 |
| Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 10.03 |
| Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 0.3 |
| Options Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 0.3 |
|
Stock Options | 2006 – expire in 2016
|
|
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | |
| Average Remaining Term | 5 months 2 days |
| Options on Shares Outstanding | 349,497 |
| Options on Shares Exercisable | 349,497 |
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 10.27 |
| Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 10.27 |
| Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 2.1 |
| Options Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 2.1 |
|
Stock Options | 2007 – expire in 2015
|
|
| Information about options outstanding and options exercisable by year of grant | |
| Average Remaining Term | 1 year 6 months 0 days |
| Options on Shares Outstanding | 1,610,994 |
| Options on Shares Exercisable | 1,610,994 |
| Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 8.73 |
| Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share) | $ 8.73 |
| Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | 12.2 |
| Options Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ 12.2 |
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Amount of difference between fair value of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise price of vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount by which the current fair value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of options outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of options outstanding, including both vested and non-vested options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The floor of a customized range of exercise prices for purposes of disclosing shares potentially issuable under outstanding stock option awards on all stock option plans and other required information pertaining to awards in the customized range. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The ceiling of a customized range of exercise prices for purposes of disclosing shares potentially issuable under outstanding stock option awards on all stock option plans and other required information pertaining to awards in the customized range. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||||||
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | $ (79,917) | $ (114,213) | $ (80,923) | $ (116,840) | ||||||||
| Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 0 | (284) | 0 | 180 | ||||||||
| Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax | 59 | [1] | 107 | [1] | 177 | [1] | 314 | [1] | ||||
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, Actuarial loss | 441 | [2] | 1,179 | [2] | 1,329 | [2] | 3,135 | [2] | ||||
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, tax | 1,835 | (3,047) | (341) | (7,286) | ||||||||
| Ending balance | (79,417) | (113,211) | (79,417) | (113,211) | ||||||||
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Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
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| Net current-period other comprehensive income | 500 | 1,002 | 1,506 | 3,629 | ||||||||
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Gains and Losses on Derivatives
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| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | (338) | (1,009) | ||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | (284) | 180 | ||||||||||
| Ending balance | (515) | (515) | ||||||||||
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Gains and Losses on Derivatives | Interest rate swaps
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| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||||
| Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax | 107 | [1] | 314 | [1] | ||||||||
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Gains and Losses on Derivatives | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
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| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, Actuarial loss | 0 | [2] | 0 | [2] | ||||||||
| Net current-period other comprehensive income | (177) | 494 | ||||||||||
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Gains and Losses on Derivatives | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Interest rate swaps
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| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, tax | 64 | 190 | ||||||||||
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Defined Benefit Pension Items
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| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | (79,489) | (114,232) | (80,377) | (116,188) | ||||||||
| Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
| Ending balance | (79,048) | (113,053) | (79,048) | (113,053) | ||||||||
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Defined Benefit Pension Items | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
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| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, Actuarial loss | 441 | [2] | 1,179 | [2] | 1,329 | [2] | 3,135 | [2] | ||||
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, tax | 364 | 460 | 924 | 1,759 | ||||||||
| Net current-period other comprehensive income | 441 | 1,179 | 1,329 | 3,135 | ||||||||
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Other
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| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | 172 | 357 | 172 | 357 | ||||||||
| Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | 0 | [1] | ||||
| Ending balance | 172 | 357 | 172 | 357 | ||||||||
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Other | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
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| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, Actuarial loss | 0 | [2] | 0 | [2] | 0 | [2] | 0 | [2] | ||||
| Net current-period other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
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Gain or Loss on Derivatives [Member]
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| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||||
| Beginning balance | (600) | (718) | ||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Ending balance | (541) | (541) | ||||||||||
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Gain or Loss on Derivatives [Member] | Interest rate swaps
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| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||||
| Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax | 59 | [1] | 177 | [1] | ||||||||
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Gain or Loss on Derivatives [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
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| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | ||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, Actuarial loss | 0 | [2] | 0 | [2] | ||||||||
| Net current-period other comprehensive income | 59 | 177 | ||||||||||
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Gain or Loss on Derivatives [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Interest rate swaps
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| Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, tax | $ 37 | $ 111 | ||||||||||
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax, before reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of reclassification adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for actuarial gain (loss) related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after tax of reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). No definition available.
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Pending Broadcast Merger and Newspaper Spin-off (Details) (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | 2 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Jul. 30, 2014
Newspaper operations
Parent company
newspaper
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Sep. 30, 2014
Journal Communications, Inc.
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Sep. 30, 2014
Journal Communications, Inc.
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Jul. 30, 2014
Journal Communications, Inc.
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Dec. 31, 2013
Journal Communications, Inc.
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Sep. 30, 2014
Journal Communications, Inc.
Minimum
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Sep. 30, 2014
Journal Communications, Inc.
Maximum
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Jul. 30, 2014
Journal Communications, Inc.
Television operations
employee
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Jul. 30, 2014
Journal Communications, Inc.
Newspaper operations
employee
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||
| Television operations, percentage of U.S. households reached | 18.00% | |||||||||||||
| Approximate number of employees | 4,000 | 3,600 | ||||||||||||
| Number of newspapers | 13 | |||||||||||||
| Special cash dividend | $ 60,000,000 | |||||||||||||
| Estimated acquisition-related costs | 5,049,000 | 0 | 9,408,000 | 0 | 6,700,000 | 25 | 30,000,000 | |||||||
| Employee benefit obligations | 66,000,000 | |||||||||||||
| Outstanding debt | 198,500,000 | 198,500,000 | 200,000,000 | 144,000,000 | ||||||||||
| Outstanding debt, required to be refinanced | 131,000,000 | |||||||||||||
| Liquidation damages upon breach of merger | $ 15,800,000 | $ 23,500,000 | ||||||||||||
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Number of persons employed by the Entity No definition available.
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Business Acquisition, Special Cash Dividend No definition available.
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Long-term Debt, Refinanced No definition available.
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Number of markets for daily and community newspapers. No definition available.
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Percentage of market capture. No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations, excluding pension and other postretirement benefits, incurred through that date and payable for perquisites provided to employees pertaining to services received from them. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of the loss on termination of a contract for default. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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