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Property, Plant And Equipment, Intangible Assets And Goodwill (Schedule Of Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Balance $ 4,186,718 $ 4,119,326
Impairment   (1,146)
Acquisitions 10,277 86,051
Dispositions (3,218) (10,542)
Foreign currency 2,159 (6,898)
Other (80) (73)
Balance 4,195,856 4,186,718
CCME [Member]
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Balance 3,212,427 3,140,198
Impairment   0
Acquisitions 10,226 82,844
Dispositions (489) (10,542)
Foreign currency 0 0
Other (80) (73)
Balance 3,222,084 3,212,427
Americas Outdoor Advertising [Member]
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Balance 571,932 571,932
Impairment   0
Acquisitions 0 0
Dispositions 0 0
Foreign currency 0 0
Other 0 0
Balance 571,932 571,932
International Outdoor Advertising [Member]
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Balance 285,261 290,310
Impairment   (1,146)
Acquisitions 0 2,995
Dispositions (2,729) 0
Foreign currency 2,159 (6,898)
Other 0 0
Balance 284,691 285,261
Other [Member]
    
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Balance 117,098 116,886
Impairment   0
Acquisitions 51 212
Dispositions 0 0
Foreign currency 0 0
Other 0 0
Balance $ 117,149 $ 117,098