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Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Segment reporting information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net operating revenue | $ 36,371 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 34,373 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 33,831 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 29,423 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 33,760 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 32,929 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 33,832 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 28,957 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 133,998 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 129,478 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet | $ 130,259 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet
Station operating expense | 25,612 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts | 26,366 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts | 23,499 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts | 22,947 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts | 23,798 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts | 23,598 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts | 23,493 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts | 22,088 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts | 98,424 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts | 92,977 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts | 90,288 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts
Corporate general and administrative | 2,321 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 2,307 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 2,120 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 2,153 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 2,191 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 2,051 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 1,982 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 1,948 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 8,901 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 8,172 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 7,960 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense
Other operating (income) expense | (1,210)us-gaap_OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet | 0 us-gaap_OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet | 0 us-gaap_OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet | 0 us-gaap_OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet | 0 us-gaap_OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet | 0 us-gaap_OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet | 0 us-gaap_OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet | 0 us-gaap_OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet |  |  |
Impairment of intangible assets | 1,936 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill | 2,033 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill | 1,936 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill | 2,033 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations | 7,712 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 5,700 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 8,212 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 4,323 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 5,738 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 7,280 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 8,357 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 4,921 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 25,947 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 26,296 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss | 32,011 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss
Capital additions |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5,524 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment | 5,152 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment | 4,809 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment
Broadcast licenses, net | 86,762 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements |  |  |  | 88,460 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements |  |  |  | 86,762 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements | 88,460 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements | 90,361 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements
Total assets | 192,044 us-gaap_Assets |  |  |  | 193,224 us-gaap_Assets |  |  |  | 192,044 us-gaap_Assets | 193,224 us-gaap_Assets |
Radio [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment reporting information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net operating revenue |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 113,627 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember | 109,818 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember | 111,763 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember
Station operating expense |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 85,167 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember | 79,933 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember | 77,992 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember
Corporate general and administrative |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember | 0 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember | 0 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember
Other operating (income) expense |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (1,210)us-gaap_OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember |  |
Impairment of intangible assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,936 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember | 2,033 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember |
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 27,734 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember | 27,852 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember | 33,771 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember
Depreciation and amortization |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5,023 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember | 5,119 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember | 5,222 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember
Capital additions |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3,856 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember | 3,884 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember | 3,786 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember
Broadcast licenses, net | 77,155 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember |  |  |  | 78,872 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember |  |  |  | 77,155 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember | 78,872 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember |
Total assets | 142,068 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember |  |  |  | 143,927 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember |  |  |  | 142,068 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember | 143,927 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_RadioMember |
Television [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment reporting information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net operating revenue |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 20,371 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember | 19,660 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember | 18,496 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember
Station operating expense |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 13,257 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember | 13,044 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember | 12,296 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember
Corporate general and administrative |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember | 0 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember | 0 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember
Other operating (income) expense |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 us-gaap_OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember |  |
Impairment of intangible assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember |
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 7,114 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember | 6,616 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember | 6,200 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember
Depreciation and amortization |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,411 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember | 1,421 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember | 1,411 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember
Capital additions |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 929 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember | 872 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember | 977 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember
Broadcast licenses, net | 9,607 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember |  |  |  | 9,588 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember |  |  |  | 9,607 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember | 9,588 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember |
Total assets | 22,509 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember |  |  |  | 23,274 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember |  |  |  | 22,509 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember | 23,274 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_TelevisionMember |
Corporate and Other [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment reporting information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net operating revenue |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember | 0 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember | 0 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember
Station operating expense |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember | 0 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember | 0 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember
Corporate general and administrative |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 8,901 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember | 8,172 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember | 7,960 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember
Other operating (income) expense |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 us-gaap_OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember |  |
Impairment of intangible assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember | 0 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember |
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (8,901)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember | (8,172)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember | (7,960)us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember
Depreciation and amortization |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 268 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember | 228 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember | 225 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember
Capital additions |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 739 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember | 396 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember | 46 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember
Broadcast licenses, net | 0 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember |  |  |  | 0 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember |  |  |  | 0 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember | 0 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember |
Total assets | 27,467 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember |  |  |  | 26,023 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember |  |  |  | 27,467 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember | 26,023 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = us-gaap_CorporateAndOtherMember |
Consolidated Segments [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Segment reporting information |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net operating revenue |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 133,998 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember | 129,478 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember | 130,259 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember
Station operating expense |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 98,424 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember | 92,977 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember | 90,288 us-gaap_DirectOperatingCosts / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember
Corporate general and administrative |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 8,901 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember | 8,172 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember | 7,960 us-gaap_GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember
Other operating (income) expense |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (1,210)us-gaap_OtherOperatingIncomeExpenseNet / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember |  |
Impairment of intangible assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1,936 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember | 2,033 us-gaap_ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsIndefinitelivedExcludingGoodwill / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember |
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 25,947 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember | 26,296 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember | 32,011 us-gaap_OperatingIncomeLoss / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember
Depreciation and amortization |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 6,702 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember | 6,768 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember | 6,858 us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember
Capital additions |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5,524 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember | 5,152 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember | 4,809 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember
Broadcast licenses, net | 86,762 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember |  |  |  | 88,460 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember |  |  |  | 86,762 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember | 88,460 us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember |
Total assets | $ 192,044 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember |  |  |  | $ 193,224 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember |  |  |  | $ 192,044 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember | $ 193,224 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = sga_ConsolidatedSegmentsMember |

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