Accruals and Other Liabilities (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Accrued and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued media	$ 173,222	$ 207,482
Amounts due to noncontrolling interest holders for their share of profits	6,716	11,030	$ 4,154
Outstanding checks	$ 54,320	$ 41,989

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of accrued and other liabilities attributable to noncontrolling interest during the reporting period.

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Period Type:	instant