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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Impairment $ 10,684,000    
Other than temporary impairment for equity method investments   2,600,000 4,800,000
Other than temporary impairment for available for sale securities   4,600,000 4,800,000
Advertising expenses 133,700,000 113,400,000 92,200,000
Additional deferred foreign tax expense 3,400,000    
International Outdoor Advertising [Member]
     
Impairment $ 10,700,000   $ 1,100,000
Minimum [Member]
     
Percentage of ownership 20.00%    
Minimum [Member] | Building and Improvements [Member]
     
Useful life 10 years    
Minimum [Member] | Structures [Member]
     
Useful life 5 years    
Minimum [Member] | Towers, Transmitters and Studio Equipment [Member]
     
Useful life 7 years    
Minimum [Member] | Furniture and other equipment [Member]
     
Useful life 3 years    
Maximum [Member]
     
Percentage of ownership 50.00%    
Maximum [Member] | Building and Improvements [Member]
     
Useful life 39 years    
Maximum [Member] | Structures [Member]
     
Useful life 15 years    
Maximum [Member] | Towers, Transmitters and Studio Equipment [Member]
     
Useful life 20 years    
Maximum [Member] | Furniture and other equipment [Member]
     
Useful life 20 years