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REVENUE - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net revenues | $ 297,030 | $ 309,005
Revenue expected to be recognized | 1,900 |
Broadcast revenues |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net revenues | 276,757 | 284,465
Event and other revenues |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net revenues | 16,785 | 19,526
Trade and barter revenues |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net revenues | $ 3,488 | $ 5,014

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