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Accounting policies - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) station | Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) radioStation market segment station
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |
Number of operating segments |  |  | 1
Number of reportable segments |  |  | 1
Number of television stations | station |  | 1 | 64
Number of radio stations |  | 1 | 2
Number of markets In which entity operates | market |  |  | 51
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable | $ |  | $ 7,035 | $ 6,845
Commercial reselling agreement, term | 3 years |  |

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