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BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions		8 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	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Number of claims that have been disallowed or withdrawn \| claim		275
Amount of claims that have been disallowed or withdrawn \| $		$ 13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