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Non-Cash Financing and Investing Activities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Supplemental Disclosure Of Non Cash Investing And Financing Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Non-cash acquisition of outdoor advertising assets | $ 23,941 |  |
Non-cash investing activity |  | 4,000 |
Payments for deposits |  | 1,900 |
Total purchase price |  | 11,539 |
Non-cash financing activity |  |  | 0
LAMAR MEDIA CORP [Member] |  |  |
Supplemental Disclosure Of Non Cash Investing And Financing Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Non-cash acquisition of outdoor advertising assets | 23,941 |  |
Non-cash investing activity |  | 4,000 |
Payments for deposits |  | 1,900 |
Total purchase price |  | 11,539 |
Non-cash financing activity |  |  | $ 0

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