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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of Barter and Trade Revenues and Expenses

Trade and barter revenues and expenses from continuing operations were as follows:

(In millions)	Years Ended December 31,
	2017				2016				2015
Trade and barter revenues	$	243.3			$	165.8			$	133.5
Trade and barter expenses	205.1				115.1				112.1

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