Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Mar. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Jun. 30, 2015 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Sep. 30, 2014 |
Jun. 30, 2014 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
Mar. 31, 2014 |
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| Operating revenues | $ 49,857 | $ 55,144 | $ 61,932 | $ 56,108 | $ 60,225 | $ 60,145 | $ 61,472 | $ 63,338 | $ 223,041 | $ 245,180 | $ 287,346 |
| Operating income | 5,812 | 5,869 | 8,976 | 5,045 | 4,193 | 6,427 | (20,557) | 4,156 | 25,702 | (5,781) | 33,785 |
| Net income (loss) | (2,586) | (2,288) | (1,194) | 24,064 | 4,954 | 9,953 | (28,777) | (12,038) | 17,996 | (25,908) | (53,271) |
| Net income (loss) attributable to American Media, Inc. and subsidiaries | (2,605) | (2,315) | (2,186) | $ 24,070 | 4,943 | 9,960 | (30,062) | (11,968) | 16,964 | (27,127) | (54,319) |
| Amortization expense of intangible assets | 2,900 | 17,100 | 4,300 | 4,400 | |||||||
| Reorganization and severance costs | $ 2,000 | $ 1,500 | 3,300 | ||||||||
| Legal settlements | $ 2,000 | ||||||||||
| Provision for doubtful accounts | $ 2,600 | 1,000 | $ 3,900 | 0 | 8,721 | 5,307 | |||||
| Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets | 17,400 | 0 | 18,458 | 9,238 | |||||||
| Merger costs | 1,600 | $ 3,200 | |||||||||
| Gain on sale publications | $ 3,400 | $ 0 | $ (2,472) | $ 0 | |||||||
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- Definition The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of assets, including but not limited to property plant and equipment, intangible assets and equity in securities of subsidiaries or equity method investee. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total loss recognized during the period from the impairment of goodwill plus the loss recognized in the period resulting from the impairment of the carrying amount of intangible assets, other than goodwill. No definition available.
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- Definition The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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- Definition The amount of cash paid for the settlement of litigation or for other legal issues during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of expense related to write-down of receivables to the amount expected to be collected. Includes, but is not limited to, accounts receivable and notes receivable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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