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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2015
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Dec. 31, 2014
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| Assets Abstract | ||
| Cash | $ 46,580us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | $ 31,540us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts | 58,779us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNetCurrent | 70,249us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNetCurrent |
| Prepaid expenses, deposits and other | 7,423us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseCurrent | 5,937us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseCurrent |
| Prepaid and refundable federal and state income taxes | 30us-gaap_PrepaidTaxes | 30us-gaap_PrepaidTaxes |
| Deferred tax assets | 2,248us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetCurrent | 2,248us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetCurrent |
| Total current assets | 115,060us-gaap_AssetsCurrent | 110,004us-gaap_AssetsCurrent |
| Net property and equipment | 44,955us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet | 44,662us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet |
| Radio broadcasting licenses | 718,992us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements | 718,992us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedLicenseAgreements |
| Goodwill | 38,850us-gaap_Goodwill | 38,850us-gaap_Goodwill |
| Assets held for sale | 868us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationLongLivedAssets | 868us-gaap_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationLongLivedAssets |
| Deferred charges and other assets, net of accumulated amortization | 12,166us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent | 13,239us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 930,891us-gaap_Assets | 926,615us-gaap_Assets |
| Liabilities Abstract | ||
| Accounts payable | 214us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent | 324us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent |
| Accrued expenses | 14,213us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent | 13,938us-gaap_AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent |
| Accrued compensation and other current liabilities | 18,823us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesCurrent | 13,499us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesCurrent |
| Financing method lease obligations, current portion | 0etm_SaleLeasebackTransactionAmountDueUnderFinancingArrangementCurrent | 0etm_SaleLeasebackTransactionAmountDueUnderFinancingArrangementCurrent |
| Long-term debt, current portion | 31,260us-gaap_LongTermDebtCurrent | 3,000us-gaap_LongTermDebtCurrent |
| Total current liabilities | 64,510us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent | 30,761us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent |
| Long-term debt, net of current portion | 448,001us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent | 476,929us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 63,531us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesNoncurrent | 63,470us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesNoncurrent |
| Other long-term liabilities | 26,117us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent | 26,434us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent |
| Total long-term liabilities | 537,649us-gaap_LiabilitiesNoncurrent | 566,833us-gaap_LiabilitiesNoncurrent |
| Total liabilities | 602,159us-gaap_Liabilities | 597,594us-gaap_Liabilities |
| CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS | ||
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: | ||
| Preferred stock | 0us-gaap_PreferredStockValueOutstanding | 0us-gaap_PreferredStockValueOutstanding |
| Common stock | 396us-gaap_CommonStockValue | 391us-gaap_CommonStockValue |
| Additional paid-in capital | 608,314us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock | 608,515us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock |
| Accumulated deficit | (279,978)us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit | (279,885)us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 0us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax | 0us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax |
| Total shareholders' equity | 328,732us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest | 329,021us-gaap_StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ 930,891us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity | $ 926,615us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity |
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The current portion of the liability due as of the balance sheet date for leasebacks accounted for using the deposit method. No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value received from shareholders in common stock-related transactions that are in excess of par value or stated value and amounts received from other stock-related transactions. Includes only common stock transactions (excludes preferred stock transactions). May be called contributed capital, capital in excess of par, capital surplus, or paid-in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences, net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards net of valuation allowances expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount classified as long lived assets attributable to disposal group held for sale or disposed of. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount (original costs adjusted for previously recognized amortization and impairment) as of the balance sheet date for the capitalized costs to acquire rights under a license arrangement (for example, to sell specified products in a specified territory) having an indefinite period of benefit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of liabilities and equity items, including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of obligation due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-term debt, after unamortized discount or premium, scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount of current liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer) not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Includes costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered and of liabilities not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value of all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by shareholders, which is net of related treasury stock. May be all or a portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the preferred shareholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for income and other taxes that provide economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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