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Significant Accounting Policies - Revenue and Expense Recognized for Advertising Barter Transactions (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |
Net revenues | $ 7,862 | $ 6,798 | $ 7,153
Direct advertising expenses | 3,005 | 2,900 | 2,766
General and administrative expenses | $ 4,417 | $ 3,699 | $ 3,524

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- Definition Amount included in direct advertising expenses related to barter transactions for the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amount included in advertising revenue related to barter transactions for the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Details
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