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INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL (Details) (USD $)
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9 Months Ended | |
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2012
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| Changes in broadcasting licenses [Line Items] | ||
| Impairment loss | $ 0 | |
| Changes in goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||
| Goodwill before cumulative loss on impairment | 164,718 | 164,506 |
| Accumulated loss on impairment | (125,615) | (125,615) |
| Beginning balance after cumulative loss on impairment | 39,103 | 38,891 |
| Loss on impairment during the year | 0 | 0 |
| Acquisition | 0 | 212 |
| Ending balance | 39,103 | 39,103 |
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Radio Broadcasting Licences [Member]
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| Changes in broadcasting licenses [Line Items] | ||
| Beginning of period balance | 718,656 | 715,902 |
| Impairment loss | 0 | (22,307) |
| Acquisition | 0 | 25,061 |
| Ending period balance | $ 718,656 | $ 718,656 |
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of goodwill acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment. The value is stated at fair value based on the purchase price allocation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable), in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The accumulated impairment losses related to goodwill as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Loss recognized during the period that results from the write-down of goodwill after comparing the implied fair value of reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of an indefinite-lived intangible asset, other than goodwill, to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment. The value is stated at fair value based on the purchase price allocation. No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying amount of assets (excluding financial assets) that lack physical substance, excluding goodwill, having a projected indefinite period of benefit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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