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BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions |  | 8 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Apr. 28, 2018 | Nov. 05, 2018 USD ($) claim | Sep. 30, 2018 | Mar. 26, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Equity interest distributed to equity holders (percent) | 99.00% |  |  |
Equity interest distributed to equity holders pursuant to post-emergency plan (percent) | 1.00% |  |  |
Other |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Revenue, performance obligation, description of timing |  |  | The Company’s media representation contracts typically have terms up to ten years in duration and are generally billed monthly upon satisfaction of the performance obligations. |
Maximum | Americas and International Outdoor Advertising |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Revenue, performance obligation, description of timing |  |  | Revenues from these contracts, which typically cover periods of a few weeks to one year, are generally recognized ratably over the term of the contract as the advertisement is displayed. |
Senior Notes Due 2021 |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Stated interest rate | 14.00% |  | 14.00% | 14.00%
Subsequent Event |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of proofs of claims | claim |  | 4,200 |  |
Amount of proofs of claims | $ |  | $ 808,300 |  |
Number of claims that have been disallowed or withdrawn | claim |  | 275 |  |
Amount of claims that have been disallowed or withdrawn | $ |  | $ 13 |  |
Number of additional claim objections | claim |  | 200 |  |
Amount of additional claim objections | $ |  | $ 4,800 |  |

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