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Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) subsidiary | Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) subsidiary | Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of owned subsidiaries | subsidiary | 2 |  | 2 |
Advertising costs | $ 48.0 | $ 53.0 | $ 93.0 | $ 92.0
COVID- 19 |  |  |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss |  |  | $ 27.0 |

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