10-Q

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012

Commission File No. 0-25969

RADIO ONE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	52-1166660
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)	Identification No.)

1010 Wayne Avenue,

14th Floor

Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

(Address of principal executive offices)

(301) 429-3200

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes   þ   No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   Yes   þ   No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer   ¨     Accelerated filer   ¨     Non-accelerated filer   þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  Yes  o No  þ

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class	Outstanding at November 2, 2012
Class A Common Stock, $.001 Par Value	2,719,860
Class B Common Stock, $.001 Par Value	2,861,843
Class C Common Stock, $.001 Par Value	3,121,048
Class D Common Stock, $.001 Par Value	41,421,667

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)	4
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)	5
	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2012 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2011	6
	Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)	7
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (Unaudited)	8
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	9
	Consolidating Financial Statements	36
	Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)	36
	Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 (Unaudited)	37
	Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)	38
	Consolidating Statement of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 (Unaudited)	39
	Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)	40
	Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 (Unaudited)	41
	Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)	42
	Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 (Unaudited)	43
	Consolidating Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)	44
	Consolidating Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2011	45
	Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 (Unaudited)	46
	Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 (Unaudited)	47
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	49
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	73
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	73
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	74
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	75
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	75
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	75
Item 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders	75
Item 5.	Other Information	76
Item 6.	Exhibits	76
	SIGNATURES	77

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CERTAIN DEFINITIONS

Unless otherwise noted, throughout this report, the terms “Radio One,” “the Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Radio One, Inc. together with its subsidiaries.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements do not relay historical facts, but rather reflect our current expectations concerning future operations, results and events. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” including any projections of earnings, revenues or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new services or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. You can identify some of these forward-looking statements by our use of words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “likely,” “may,” “estimates” and similar expressions.  You can also identify a forward-looking statement in that such statements discuss matters in a way that anticipates operations, results or events that have not already occurred but rather will or may occur in future periods.  We cannot guarantee that we will achieve any forward-looking plans, intentions, results, operations or expectations.  Because these statements apply to future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control that could cause actual results to differ materially from those forecasted or anticipated in the forward-looking statements.  These risks, uncertainties and factors include (in no particular order), but are not limited to:

• we are currently not in compliance with NASDAQ rules for continued listing of our Class A and Class D common shares and could face delisting if our share prices do not rebound and are sustained above $1.00 in accordance with NASDAQ rules;

• the effects of continued global economic weakness, credit and equity market volatility, high unemployment and continued fluctuations in the U.S. and other world economies may have on our business and financial condition and the business and financial conditions of our advertisers;

• our high degree of leverage and potential inability to refinance certain portions of our debt or finance other strategic transactions given fluctuations in market conditions;

• continued fluctuations in the U.S. economy and the local economies of the markets in which we operate could negatively impact our ability to meet our cash needs and our ability to maintain compliance with our debt covenants;

• fluctuations in the demand for advertising across our various media given the current economic environment;

• risks associated with the implementation and execution of our business diversification strategy;

• increased competition in our markets and in the radio broadcasting and media industries;

• changes in media audience ratings and measurement technologies and methodologies;

• regulation by the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) relative to maintaining our broadcasting licenses, enacting media ownership rules and enforcing of indecency rules;

• changes in our key personnel and on-air talent;

• increases in the costs of our programming, including on-air talent and content acquisitions costs;

• financial losses that may be incurred due to impairment charges against our broadcasting licenses, goodwill and other intangible assets, particularly in light of the current economic environment;

• increased competition from new media and technologies;

• the impact of our acquisitions, dispositions and similar transactions; and

• other factors mentioned in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) including the factors discussed in detail in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2011.

You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect our views as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements because of new information, future events or otherwise. 

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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands, except share data)
NET  REVENUE	$	109,952		$	104,445		$	318,910		$	266,516
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical		32,454			32,742			96,577			82,291
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation of $20 and $157, and $52 and $533, respectively		36,650			36,035			107,044			96,336
Corporate selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation of $17 and $602, and $75 and $2,362, respectively		9,630			11,044			29,078			27,576
Depreciation and amortization		9,685			11,504			29,112			25,825
Impairment of long-lived assets		—			—			313			—
Total operating expenses		88,419			91,325			262,124			232,028
Operating income		21,533			13,120			56,786			34,488
INTEREST INCOME		108			103			155			120
INTEREST EXPENSE		22,179			22,973			68,854			65,222
LOSS ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT		—			—			—			7,743
GAIN ON INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY		—			—			—			146,879
EQUITY IN INCOME OF AFFILIATED COMPANY		—			—			—			3,287
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME), net		681			(19	)		1,284			3
(Loss) income before provision for (benefit from) income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and income (loss) from discontinued operations		(1,219	)		(9,731	)		(13,197	)		111,806
PROVISION FOR (BENEFIT FROM) INCOME TAXES		9,051			(2,325	)		25,814			81,905
Net (loss) income from continuing operations		(10,270	)		(7,406	)		(39,011	)		29,901
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax		15			11			36			(71	)
CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME		(10,255	)		(7,395	)		(38,975	)		29,830
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		2,809			2,483			10,663			5,403
CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	(13,064	)	$	(9,878	)	$	(49,638	)	$	24,427
BASIC NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
Continuing operations	$	(0.26	)	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.99	)	$	0.48
Discontinued operations, net of tax		(0.00	)		(0.00	)		(0.00	)		(0.00	)
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders	$	(0.26	)	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.99	)	$	0.48
DILUTED NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
Continuing operations	$	(0.26	)	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.99	)	$	0.46
Discontinued operations, net of tax		(0.00	)		(0.00	)		(0.00	)		(0.00	)
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders	$	(0.26	)	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.99	)	$	0.46
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic		50,019,048			50,270,550			50,010,406			51,072,480
Diluted		50,019,048			50,270,550			50,010,406			52,943,536

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME	$	(10,255	)	$	(7,395	)	$	(38,975	)	$	29,830
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES		27			(220	)		147			(164	)
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME		(10,228	)		(7,615	)		(38,828	)		29,666
LESS:  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		2,809			2,483			10,663			5,403
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	(13,037	)	$	(10,098	)	$	(49,491	)	$	24,263

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	As of
	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands, except share data)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	48,660		$	35,939
Short-term investments		165			761
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,824 and $3,719, respectively		89,255			83,876
Prepaid expenses		4,802			6,934
Current portion of content assets		31,021			27,383
Other current assets		1,264			1,487
Current assets from discontinued operations		85			90
Total current assets		175,252			156,470
CONTENT ASSETS, net		47,413			38,934
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net		35,230			33,988
GOODWILL		272,037			272,037
RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES		677,094			677,407
LAUNCH ASSETS, net		24,969			32,437
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net		239,364			262,980
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS		2,367			7,428
OTHER ASSETS		3,771			3,325
NON-CURRENT ASSETS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS		1,426			1,476
Total assets	$	1,478,923		$	1,486,482
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	10,187		$	5,626
Accrued interest		5,994			6,703
Accrued compensation and related benefits		11,296			10,981
Current portion of content payables		22,015			20,807
Income taxes payable		1,037			1,794
Other current liabilities		12,846			12,227
Current portion of long-term debt		4,587			3,860
Current liabilities from discontinued operations		186			260
Total current liabilities		68,148			62,258
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion and original issue discount		814,733			805,044
CONTENT PAYABLES, net of current portion		11,596			16,168
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES		20,563			18,521
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES		179,361			153,521
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS		21			29
Total liabilities		1,094,422			1,055,541
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST		21,580			20,343
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Convertible preferred stock, $.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December  31, 2011, respectively		—			—
Common stock — Class A, $.001 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized; 2,719,860 and 2,731,860 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively		3			3
Common stock — Class B, $.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 2,861,843 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2012  and December 31, 2011, respectively		3			3
Common stock — Class C, $.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 3,121,048 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2012  and December 31, 2011, respectively		3			3
Common stock — Class D, $.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 41,421,667 and 41,409,667 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2012  and December 31, 2011, respectively		41			41
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(52	)		(199	)
Additional paid-in capital		1,000,368			1,001,840
Accumulated deficit		(845,794	)		(796,156	)
Total stockholders’ equity		154,572			205,535
Noncontrolling interest		208,349			205,063
Total equity		362,921			410,598
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity	$	1,478,923		$	1,486,482

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.  

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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

(UNAUDITED)

	Convertible Preferred Stock		Common Stock Class A		Common Stock Class B		Common Stock Class C		Common Stock Class D		Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income			Additional Paid-In Capital			Accumulated Deficit			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Equity
	(In thousands)
BALANCE, as of December 31, 2011	$	—	$	3	$	3	$	3	$	41	$	(199	)	$	1,001,840		$	(796,156	)	$	205,063		$	410,598
Consolidated net (loss) income		—		—		—		—		—		—			—			(49,638	)		11,027			(38,611	)
Net change in unrealized loss on investment activities		—		—		—		—		—		147			—			—			—			147
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest		—		—		—		—		—		—			—			—			(7,741	)		(7,741	)
Conversion of 12,000 shares of Class A common stock to Class D common stock		—		—		—		—		—		—			—			—			—			—
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to estimated redemption value		—		—		—		—		—		—			(1,599	)		—			—			(1,599	)
Stock-based compensation expense		—		—		—		—		—		—			127			—			—			127
BALANCE, as of September 30, 2012	$	—	$	3	$	3	$	3	$	41	$	(52	)	$	1,000,368		$	(845,794	)	$	208,349		$	362,921

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011
	(As Restated)
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net (loss) income	$	(38,975	)	$	29,830
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		29,112			25,825
Amortization of debt financing costs		2,281			3,040
Amortization of content assets		28,569			20,564
Amortization of launch assets		7,468			—
Deferred income taxes		25,840			79,937
Impairment of long-lived assets		313			—
Gain on investment in affiliated company		—			(146,879	)
Equity in income of affiliated company		—			(3,287	)
Stock-based compensation		127			2,895
Non-cash interest		15,069			19,123
Loss on retirement of debt		—			7,743
Effect of change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired:
Trade accounts receivable		(5,379	)		(27,857	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets		2,355			1,157
Other assets		(299	)		3,402
Accounts payable		4,561			4,271
Accrued interest		(709	)		1,921
Accrued compensation and related benefits		315			292
Income taxes payable		(757	)		603
Other liabilities		2,941			6,241
Payments for content assets		(43,618	)		(12,761	)
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities of discontinued operations		(27	)		290
Net cash flows provided by operating activities		29,187			16,350
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment		(9,535	)		(5,410	)
Net cash and investments acquired in connection with TV One consolidation		—			65,245
Proceeds from sales of investment securities		6,286			—
Purchases of investment securities		(629	)		—
Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities		(3,878	)		59,835
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from credit facility		—			378,280
Repayment of credit facility		(4,829	)		(355,611	)
Debt refinancing and modification costs		(18	)		(6,197	)
Repurchase of noncontrolling interests		—			(54,595	)
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest member		—			2,776
Repurchase of common stock		—			(8,516	)
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest members of Reach Media		—			(933	)
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest members of TV One		(7,741	)		(7,410	)
Net cash flows used in financing activities		(12,588	)		(52,206	)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		12,721			23,979
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period		35,939			9,192
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	48,660		$	33,171
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for:
Interest	$	52,017		$	40,498
Income taxes, net	$	618		$	2,004

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

(a) Organization

 Radio One, Inc. (a Delaware corporation referred to as “Radio One”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) is an urban-oriented, multi-media company that primarily targets African-American and urban consumers. Our core business is our radio broadcasting franchise that is the largest radio broadcasting operation that primarily targets African-American and urban listeners. We currently own and/or operate 55 broadcast stations located in 16 urban markets in the United States.  While our primary source of revenue is the sale of local and national advertising for broadcast on our radio stations, our operating strategy is to operate the premier multi-media entertainment and information content provider targeting African-American and urban consumers. Thus, we have diversified our revenue streams by making acquisitions and investments in other complementary media properties. Our other media interests include our approximately 51.0% (see Note 3 — Acquisitions) controlling ownership interest in TV One, LLC (“TV One”), an African-American targeted cable television network that we invested in with an affiliate of Comcast Corporation and other investors; our 53.5% ownership interest in Reach Media, Inc. (“Reach Media”), which operates the Tom Joyner Morning Show; our ownership of Interactive One, LLC (“Interactive One”), an online platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment, which operates a number of branded sites, including News One, UrbanDaily and HelloBeautiful; and our ownership of Community Connect, LLC (formerly Community Connect Inc.) (“CCI”), an online social networking company, which operates a number of branded websites, including BlackPlanet, MiGente and Asian Avenue.  CCI is included within the operations of Interactive One. Through our national multi-media presence, we provide advertisers with a unique and powerful delivery mechanism to the African-American and urban audience.

As of June 2011, our remaining Boston radio station was made the subject of a local marketing agreement (“LMA”) whereby we have made available, for a fee, air time on this station to another party. The remaining assets and liabilities of stations sold or stations that we do not operate that are the subject of an LMA, have been classified as discontinued operations as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Thus, the Boston station’s results from operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, have been classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

As part of our consolidated financial statements, consistent with our financial reporting structure and how the Company currently manages its businesses, we have provided selected financial information for the Company’s four reportable segments: (i) Radio Broadcasting; (ii) Reach Media; (iii) Internet; and (iv) Cable Television (See Note 12 – Segment Information.)

(b)  Interim Financial Statements

The interim consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In management’s opinion, the interim financial data presented herein include all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.

Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

(c)  Financial Instruments

Financial instruments as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consisted of cash and cash equivalents, investments, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, note payable, long-term debt and redeemable noncontrolling interest. The carrying amounts approximated fair value for each of these financial instruments as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, except for the Company’s outstanding senior subordinated notes. The 6³/₈% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2013 had a carrying value of $747,000 and a fair value of approximately $642,000 as of September 30, 2012, and a carrying value of $747,000 and a fair value of approximately $710,000 as of December 31, 2011. The 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes due May 2016 had a carrying value of approximately $327.0 million and a fair value of approximately $281.3 million as of September 30, 2012, and a carrying value of approximately $312.8 million and a fair value of approximately $262.2 million as of December 31, 2011. The fair values, classified as Level 2, were determined based on the trading values of these instruments in an inactive market as of the reporting date.

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(d)  Revenue Recognition

Within our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments, the Company recognizes revenue for broadcast advertising when a commercial is broadcast and is reported, net of agency and outside sales representative commissions, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605, “Revenue Recognition.”  Agency and outside sales representative commissions are calculated based on a stated percentage applied to gross billing. Generally, clients remit the gross billing amount to the agency or outside sales representative, and the agency or outside sales representative remits the gross billing, less their commission, to the Company. For our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments, agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $9.3 million and $8.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $25.7 million and $23.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Interactive One generates the majority of the Company’s internet revenue, and derives such revenue principally from advertising services, including advertising aimed at diversity recruiting. Advertising services include the sale of banner and sponsorship advertisements.  Advertising revenue is recognized either as impressions (the number of times advertisements appear in viewed pages) are delivered, when “click through” purchases or leads are reported, or ratably over the contract period, where applicable.

TV One, the driver of revenues in our Cable Television segment, derives advertising revenue from the sale of television air time to advertisers and recognizes revenue when the advertisements are run. TV One also receives affiliate fees and records revenue during the term of various affiliation agreements at levels appropriate for the most recent subscriber counts reported by the applicable affiliate.

(e)  Barter Transactions

The Company provides advertising time in exchange for programming content and certain services and accounts for these exchanges in accordance with ASC 605, “Revenue Recognition.” The terms of these exchanges generally permit the Company to preempt such time in favor of advertisers who purchase time in exchange for cash. The Company includes the value of such exchanges in both net revenue and station operating expenses. The valuation of barter time is based upon the fair value of the network advertising time provided for the programming content and services received. For the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, barter transaction revenues were $825,000 and $856,000, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, barter transaction revenues were approximately $2.3 million and $2.5 million, respectively. Additionally, barter transaction costs were reflected in programming and technical expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses of $684,000 and $810,000 and $141,000 and $46,000, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, barter transaction costs were reflected in programming and technical expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses of approximately $2.0 million and $2.3 million and $224,000 and $188,000, respectively.

(f) Earnings Per Share

        Basic earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method.  The Company’s potentially dilutive securities include stock options and restricted stock. Diluted earnings per share considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities except in periods in which there is a net loss, as the inclusion of the potentially dilutive common shares would have an anti-dilutive effect.

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The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except share and per share data):

	Three Months Ended  September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In Thousands)
Numerator:
Consolidated net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders	$	(13,064	)	$	(9,878	)	$	(49,638	)	$	24,427
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net (loss) income per share — weighted average outstanding shares		50,019,048			50,270,550			50,010,406			51,072,480
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock		—			—			—			1,871,056
Denominator for diluted net (loss) income per share — weighted-average outstanding shares		50,019,048			50,270,550			50,010,406			52,943,536
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share — basic	$	(0.26	)	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.99	)	$	0.48
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share — diluted	$	(0.26	)	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.99	)	$	0.46

All stock options and restricted stock awards were excluded from the diluted calculation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, as well as the three months ended September 30, 2011, as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.  The following table summarizes the potential common shares excluded from the diluted calculation.

	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2012		September 30, 2011		September 30, 2012
	(Unaudited)
	(In Thousands)
Stock options		4,831		5,129		4,831
Restricted stock		105		1,137		114

(g) Fair Value Measurements

We report our financial and non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis under the provisions of ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

      The fair value framework requires the categorization of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows:

Level 1: Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that can be accessed at measurement date.

Level 2: Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1. The fair value of Level 2 assets are based on quoted market prices for similar assets in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.

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      As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the fair values of our financial assets and liabilities are categorized as follows:

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
As of September 30, 2012
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fixed maturity securities – available for sale:
Corporate debt securities	$	2,432	$	2,432	$	—	$	—
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		100		—		100		—
Total fixed maturity securities (a)		2,532		2,432		100		—
Total	$	2,532	$	2,432	$	100	$	—
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan (b)	$	5,096	$	—	$	—	$	5,096
Employment agreement award (c)		11,086		—		—		11,086
Total	$	16,182	$	—	$	—	$	16,182
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (d)	$	21,580	$	—	$	—	$	21,580
As of December 31, 2011
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fixed maturity securities – available for sale:
Corporate debt securities	$	7,178	$	7,178	$	—	$	—
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		1,011		—		1,011		—
Total fixed maturity securities (a)		8,189		7,178		1,011		—
Total	$	8,189	$	7,178	$	1,011	$	—
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan (b)	$	5,096	$	—	$	—	$	5,096
Employment agreement award (c)		10,346		—		—		10,346
Total	$	15,442	$	—	$	—	$	15,442
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (d)	$	20,343	$	—	$	—	$	20,343

(a) Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are estimated using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows.

(b) These balances are measured based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One. For the period ended September 30, 2012, the Company determined that there was no change in TV One’s fair market value since the December 31, 2011 valuation.

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(c)  Pursuant to an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is eligible to receive an award amount equal to 8% of any proceeds from distributions or other liquidity events in excess of the return of the Company’s aggregate investment in TV One. The Company reviews the factors underlying this award at the end of each quarter including the valuation of TV One and an assessment of the probability that the employment agreement will be renewed and contain this provision. The Company’s obligation to pay the award will be triggered only after the Company’s recovery of the aggregate amount of its capital contribution in TV One and only upon actual receipt of distributions of cash or marketable securities or proceeds from a liquidity event with respect to the Company’s membership interest in TV One. The CEO was fully vested in the award upon execution of the Employment Agreement, and the award lapses if the CEO voluntarily leaves the Company or is terminated for cause. In calculating the fair value of the award, the Company determined that there was no change in TV One’s fair market value since the December 31, 2011 valuation (See Note 8 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.) The Company is currently in negotiations with the Company’s CEO for a new employment agreement. Until such time as his new employment agreement is executed, the terms of his April 2008 employment agreement remain in effect including eligibility for the TV One award.

(d)  Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Reach Media is measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology.  A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in calculating the fair value. Inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value.

The following table presents the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

	Incentive Award Plan		Employment Agreement Award			Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	5,096	$	10,346		$	20,343
Losses included in earnings (unrealized)		—		740			—
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			(362	)
Change in fair value		—		—			1,599
Balance at September 30, 2012	$	5,096	$	11,086		$	21,580
The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	$	—	$	(740	)	$	—

	Incentive Award Plan		Employment Agreement Award			Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2010	$	—	$	6,824		$	30,635
Losses included in earnings (unrealized)		—		3,538			—
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			1,533
Recognition of TV One management incentive award plan in connection with the consolidation of TV One		6,428		—			—
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests		—		—			(933	)
Change in fair value		—		—			(1,524	)
Balance at September 30, 2011	$	6,428	$	10,362		$	29,711
The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	$	—	$	(3,538	)	$	—

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Gains (losses) included in earnings were recorded in the consolidated statement of operations as corporate selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2012, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:

Level 3 liabilities	Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Significant Unobservable Input Value
Incentive Award Plan	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Discount Rate	11.5%
Incentive Award Plan	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Long-term Growth Rate	3.0%
Incentive Award Plan	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Market Multiple	10x
Incentive Award Plan	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Value Per Subscriber	$7.00
Employment Agreement Award	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Discount Rate	11.5%
Employment Agreement Award	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Long-term Growth Rate	3.0%
Employment Agreement Award	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Market Multiple	10x
Employment Agreement Award	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Value Per Subscriber	$7.00
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate	12.0%
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Long-term Growth Rate	2.0%

       Any significant increases or decreases in significant inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurements.

       Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis using Level 3 inputs as defined in ASC 820.  These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances.  Included in this category are goodwill, radio broadcasting licenses and other intangible assets, net, that are written down to fair value when they are determined to be impaired, as well as content assets that are periodically written down to net realizable value. The Company concluded these assets were not impaired during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, and therefore, these assets were reported at carrying value as opposed to fair value. The Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $313,000 related to our Charlotte radio broadcasting licenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

 (h) Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, which provides a consistent definition of fair value and ensures that the fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are similar between GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. ASU 2011-04 changes certain fair value measurement principles and enhances the disclosure requirements particularly for level 3 fair value measurements. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2012, and it did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08, which provides companies with an option to perform a qualitative assessment that may allow them to skip the two-step impairment test. ASU 2011-08 amends existing guidance by giving an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If this is the case, companies will need to perform a more detailed two-step goodwill impairment test which is used to identify potential goodwill impairments and to measure the amount of goodwill impairment losses to be recognized, if any. ASU 2011-08 is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2012 and it did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, “Presentation of Comprehensive Income,” which was subsequently modified in December 2011 by ASU 2011-12, “Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05.” This ASU amends existing presentation and disclosure requirements concerning comprehensive income, most significantly by requiring that comprehensive income be presented with net income in a continuous financial statement, or in a separate but consecutive financial statement. The provisions of this ASU (as modified) are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements, other than presentation and disclosure.

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(i) Liquidity and Uncertainties Related to Going Concern

On March 31, 2011, the Company entered into a new senior credit facility (the “2011 Credit Agreement”).  Under the 2011 Credit Agreement, beginning June 30, 2011, the Company became required to maintain compliance with certain financial ratios (as detailed in Note 9 — Long-Term Debt below).  Based on our current projections, we expect to be in compliance with these financial ratios and other covenants over the next twelve months.  

 (j) Redeemable noncontrolling interest

Redeemable noncontrolling interest is an interest in a subsidiary that is redeemable outside of the Company’s control either for cash or other assets. This interest is classified as mezzanine equity and measured at the greater of estimated redemption value at the end of each reporting period or the historical cost basis of the noncontrolling interests adjusted for cumulative earnings allocations.  The resulting increases or decreases in the estimated redemption amount are affected by corresponding charges against retained earnings, or in the absence of retained earnings, additional paid-in-capital.

(k) Investments

Investment Securities

Investments consist primarily of corporate fixed maturity securities and government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities.

Investments with original maturities in excess of three months and less than one year are classified as short-term investments. Long-term investments have original maturities in excess of one year.

Debt securities are classified as “available-for-sale” and reported at fair value. Investments in available-for-sale fixed maturity securities are classified as either current or noncurrent assets based on their contractual maturities. Fixed maturity securities are carried at estimated fair value based on quoted market prices for the same or similar instruments. Investment income is recognized when earned and reported net of investment expenses. Unrealized gains and losses are excluded from earnings and are reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until realized, unless the losses are deemed to be other than temporary. Realized gains or losses, including any provision for other-than-temporary declines in value, are included in the statements of operations. For purposes of computing realized gains and losses, the specific-identification method of determining cost was used.

Evaluating Investments for Other than Temporary Impairments

The Company periodically performs evaluations, on a lot-by-lot and security-by-security basis, of its investment holdings in accordance with its impairment policy to evaluate whether any declines in the fair value of investments are other than temporary. This evaluation consists of a review of several factors, including but not limited to: length of time and extent that a security has been in an unrealized loss position, the existence of an event that would impair the issuer’s future earnings potential, and the near-term prospects for recovery of the market value of a security. The FASB has issued guidance for recognition and presentation of other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”), or FASB OTTI guidance. Accordingly, any credit-related impairment of fixed maturity securities that the Company does not intend to sell, and is not likely to be required to sell, is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations, with the noncredit-related impairment recognized in other comprehensive loss.

For fixed maturity securities where fair value is less than amortized cost, and where the securities are not deemed to be credit-impaired, the Company has asserted that it has no intent to sell and that it believes it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell the investment before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If such an assertion had not been made, the security’s decline in fair value would be deemed to be other than temporary and the entire difference between fair value and amortized cost would be recognized in the statements of income.

For fixed maturity securities, a critical component of the evaluation for OTTI is the identification of credit-impaired securities, where the Company does not expect to receive cash flows sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security. The difference between the present value of projected future cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis is recognized as credit-related OTTI in the statements of income. If fair value is less than the present value of projected future cash flows expected to be collected, the portion of OTTI related to other than credit factors is reduced in accumulated other comprehensive income.

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In order to determine the amount of credit loss for a fixed maturity security, the Company calculates the recovery value by performing a discounted cash flow analysis based on the present value of future cash flows expected to be received. The discount rate is generally the effective interest rate of the fixed maturity security prior to impairment.

When determining the collectability and the period over which the fixed maturity security is expected to recover, the Company considers the same factors utilized in its overall impairment evaluation process described above.

The Company believes that it has adequately reviewed its investment securities for OTTI and that its investment securities are carried at fair value. However, over time, the economic and market environment (including any ratings change for any such securities, including US treasury securities and corporate bonds) may provide additional insight regarding the fair value of certain securities, which could change management’s judgment regarding OTTI. This could result in realized losses relating to other than temporary declines being charged against future income. Given the judgments involved, there is a continuing risk that further declines in fair value may occur and material OTTI may be recorded in future periods.

(l) Launch Support

TV One has entered into certain affiliate agreements requiring various payments by TV One for launch support. Launch assets are assets used to initiate carriage under new affiliation agreements and are amortized over the term of the respective contracts. Amortization is recorded as a reduction to revenue to the extent that revenue is recognized from the vendor, and any excess amortization is recorded as launch support amortization expense. The weighted-average amortization period for launch support is approximately 3.6 years. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, launch asset amortization of approximately $2.5 million and $7.5 million, respectively, was recorded as a reduction in revenue. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, launch asset amortization of approximately $2.5 million and $4.6 million, respectively, was recorded as a reduction in revenue.

(m) Content Assets

TV One has entered into contracts to acquire entertainment programming rights and programs from distributors and producers. The license periods granted in these contracts generally run from one year to perpetuity. Contract payments are made in installments over terms that are generally shorter than the contract period. Each contract is recorded as an asset and a liability at an amount equal to its gross contractual commitment when the license period begins and the program is available for its first airing.

Program rights are recorded at the lower of amortized cost or estimated net realizable value. Program rights are amortized based on the greater of the usage of the program or term of license. Estimated net realizable values are based on the estimated revenues directly associated with the program materials and related expenses. The Company has not recorded any additional amortization expense as a result of evaluating its contracts for recoverability for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and recorded $604,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The Company recorded an additional $965,000 and approximately $1.3 million of amortization expense as a result of evaluating its contracts for recoverability for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively. All produced and licensed content is classified as a long-term asset, except for the portion of the unamortized content balance that will be amortized within one year as it is classified as a current asset.

2. RESTATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

In its previously filed consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company improperly classified cash payments for TV One content assets as investing activities rather than operating activities in its consolidated statements of cash flows. The classification errors had no effect on the reported changes in cash and cash equivalents in any period, and also had no effect on the consolidated balance sheets, the consolidated statements of operations, or the consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity for any period. The reclassification adjustment decreased cash flows from operating activities and increased cash flows from investing activities by approximately $12.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

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The following table summarizes the effects of the restatement adjustments on the consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
	As Previously Reported			Adjustments			As Restated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for content assets	$	-		$	(12,761	)	$	(12,761	)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities		29,111			(12,761	)		16,350
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for content assets		(12,761	)		12,761			-
Net cash flows provided by investing activities		47,074			12,761			59,835
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash flows used in financing activities		(52,206	)		-			(52,206	)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	$	23,979		$	-		$	23,979

3.  ACQUISITIONS:

On February 25, 2011, TV One completed a privately placed debt offering of $119 million (the “Redemption Financing”). The Redemption Financing is structured as senior secured notes bearing a 10% coupon and due in 2016. Subsequently, on February 28, 2011, TV One utilized $82.4 million of the Redemption Financing to repurchase 15.4% of its outstanding membership interests from certain of its financial investors and 2.0% of its outstanding membership interests held by TV One management (representing approximately 50% of interests held by management). Beginning on April 14, 2011, the Company began to account for TV One on a consolidated basis after having executed an amendment to the TV One operating agreement with the remaining members of TV One concerning certain governance issues. The Company’s purchase price allocation consisted of approximately $61.2 million to current assets, $39.0 million to launch assets, $2.4 million to fixed assets, $204.1 million to indefinite-lived intangibles (goodwill and TV One brand), $287.3 million to definite-lived intangibles (content assets, acquired advertising contracts, advertiser relationships, affiliation agreements, etc.), $225.7 million to liabilities (including the $119.0 million in debt discussed above) and $203.0 million in noncontrolling interests. In accordance with accounting standards applicable to business combinations, the Company recorded the assets and liabilities of TV One at fair value as of April 14, 2011. The Company recognized an after-tax gain of approximately $146.9 million during the second quarter of 2011 associated with the transaction. The gain is computed as the difference between the carrying value of the Company’s investment in TV One prior to date of consolidation and the fair value of the Company’s interest in TV One as of the consolidation date. Finally, on April 25, 2011, TV One utilized the balance of the Redemption Financing to repurchase 12.4% of its outstanding membership interests from DIRECTV. These redemptions by TV One increased the Company’s ownership interest in TV One from 36.8% to approximately 50.9% as of April 25, 2011. Subsequent to April 2011, our ownership in TV One increased to approximately 51.0% after a redemption of certain management interests.

The following unaudited pro forma summary presents consolidated information of the Company as if the consolidation of TV One had occurred on January 1, 2011. The pro forma financial information gives effect to the Company’s consolidation of TV One by the application of the pro forma adjustments to the historical consolidated financial statements of the Company. Such unaudited pro forma financial information is based on the historical financial statements of the Company and TV One and certain adjustments, which the Company believes to be reasonable based on current available information, to give effect to these transactions. Pro forma adjustments were made from January 1, 2011 up to the date of the consolidation with the actual results reflected thereafter in the pro forma financial information.

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial data does not purport to represent what the Company’s results of operations actually would have been if the consolidation of TV One had occurred on January 1, 2011, or what such results will be for any future periods. The actual results in the periods following the consolidation date may differ significantly from that reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial data for a number of reasons including, but not limited to, differences between the assumptions used to prepare the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial data and the actual amounts.

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The financial information of TV One has been derived from the historical financial statements of TV One, which were prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Unaudited adjustments have been made to adjust the results of TV One for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011. These adjustments reflect additional amortization expense that would have been incurred assuming the fair value adjustments to intangible assets as well as additional interest expense on the debt assumed had been applied on January 1, 2011.

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Net revenue	$	109,952		$	104,445		$	318,910		$	301,801
Costs and expenses, net		123,016			120,026			368,548			230,940
Net (loss) income		(13,064	)		(15,581	)		(49,638	)		70,861

4.  DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:

As of June 2011, our remaining Boston radio station was made the subject of an LMA whereby we have made available, for a fee, air time on this station to another party. The remaining assets and liabilities of stations sold or stations that we do not operate that are the subject of an LMA, have been classified as discontinued operations as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Thus, stations sold or stations that we do not operate that are the subject of an LMA results from operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, have been classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

The following table summarizes the operating results for all of the stations sold or stations that we do not operate that are the subject of an LMA and are classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented:

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011			2012		2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Net revenue	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	59
Station operating expenses		61		(30	)		184		96
Depreciation and amortization		14		19			50		54
Interest income		90		—			270		—
Gain on sale of assets		—		—			—		20
Income (loss) before income taxes		15		11			36		(71	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	15	$	11		$	36	$	(71	)

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The assets and liabilities of these stations classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets consisted of the following: 

	As of
	September 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Currents assets:
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	$	85	$	90
Total current assets		85		90
Intangible assets, net		1,202		1,202
Property and equipment, net		224		274
Total assets	$	1,511	$	1,566
Current liabilities:
Other current liabilities	$	186	$	260
Total current liabilities		186		260
Long-term liabilities		21		29
Total liabilities	$	207	$	289

5.  GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES:

Impairment Testing

In the past, we have made acquisitions whereby a significant amount of the purchase price was allocated to radio broadcasting licenses, goodwill and other intangible assets. In accordance with ASC 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other,” we do not amortize our radio broadcasting licenses and goodwill. Instead, we perform a test for impairment annually or on an interim basis when events or changes in circumstances or other conditions suggest impairment may have occurred. Other intangible assets continue to be amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives. We perform our annual impairment test as of October 1 of each year.

Valuation of Broadcasting Licenses

We utilize the services of a third-party valuation firm to provide independent analysis when evaluating the fair value of our radio broadcasting licenses and reporting units. Fair value is estimated to be the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We use the income approach to test for impairment of radio broadcasting licenses. A projection period of 10 years is used, as that is the time horizon in which operators and investors generally expect to recover their investments. When evaluating our radio broadcasting licenses for impairment, the testing is done at the unit of accounting level as determined by ASC 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other.” In our case, each unit of accounting is a clustering of radio stations into one of the 15 geographical radio markets that we own and operate.  Broadcasting license fair values are based on the estimated after-tax discounted future cash flows of the applicable unit of accounting assuming an initial hypothetical start-up operation which possesses FCC licenses as the only asset. Over time, it is assumed the operation acquires other tangible assets such as advertising and programming contracts, employment agreements and going concern value, and matures into an average performing operation in a specific radio market. The income approach model incorporates several variables, including, but not limited to: (i) radio market revenue estimates and growth projections; (ii) estimated market share and revenue for the hypothetical participant; (iii) likely media competition within the market; (iv) estimated start-up costs and losses incurred in the early years; (v) estimated profit margins and cash flows based on market size and station type; (vi) anticipated capital expenditures; (vii) probable future terminal values; (viii) an effective tax rate assumption; and (ix) a discount rate based on the weighted-average cost of capital for the radio broadcast industry. In calculating the discount rate, we considered: (i) the cost of equity, which includes estimates of the risk-free return, the long-term market return, small stock risk premiums and industry beta; (ii) the cost of debt, which includes estimates for corporate borrowing rates and tax rates; and (iii) estimated average percentages of equity and debt in capital structures. Since our annual October 2011 assessment, we have not made any changes to the methodology for valuing broadcasting licenses.

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During the second quarter of 2012, the total market revenue growth for certain markets was below that used in our 2011 annual impairment testing. We deemed this shortfall to be an impairment indicator that warranted interim impairment testing of certain of our radio broadcasting licenses, which we performed as of June 30, 2012. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $313,000 related to our Charlotte radio broadcasting licenses. The remaining radio broadcasting licenses that were tested during the second quarter of 2012 were not impaired. There were no impairment indicators for our radio broadcast licenses noted during the third quarter of 2012. Below are some of the key assumptions used in the income approach model for estimating broadcasting licenses fair values for all annual and interim impairment assessments performed since January 2011.

	May 31,			September 30,			October 1,			June 30,
Radio Broadcasting Licenses	2011 (a)			2011 (a)			2011			2012 (a)
Pre-tax impairment charge (in millions)	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	0.3
Discount Rate		10.0	%		9.5	%		10.0	%		10.0	%
Year 1 Market Revenue Growth Range		1.3% -2.8	%		1.5% -2.0	%		1.5% -2.5	%		1.0% -3.0	%
Long-term Market Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 – 10)		1.5% - 2.0	%		1.5% - 2.0	%		1.0% - 2.0	%		1.0% - 2.0	%
Mature Market Share Range		9.0% - 22.5	%		9.3% - 22.4	%		0.7% - 28.9	%		5.8% - 15.6	%
Operating Profit Margin Range		32.7% - 40.8	%		32.7% - 33.0	%		19.1% - 47.4	%		29.1% - 48.0	%

(a)  Reflects changes only to the key assumptions used in quarterly interim testing for certain reporting units.

Valuation of Goodwill

The impairment testing of goodwill is performed at the reporting unit level. In testing for the impairment of goodwill, with the assistance of a third-party valuation firm, we primarily rely on the income approach. The approach involves a 10-year model with similar variables as described above for broadcasting licenses, except that the discounted cash flows are generally based on the Company’s estimated and projected market revenue, market share and operating performance for its reporting units, instead of those for a hypothetical participant. We follow a two-step process to evaluate if a potential impairment exists for goodwill. The first step of the process involves estimating the fair value of each reporting unit. If the reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying value, a second step is performed as per the guidance of ASC 805-10, “Business Combinations,” to allocate the fair value of the reporting unit to the individual assets and liabilities of the reporting unit in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill as of the impairment assessment date. Any excess of the carrying value of the goodwill over the implied fair value of the goodwill is written off as a charge to operations. Since our annual assessment, we have not made any changes to the methodology of valuing or allocating goodwill when determining the carrying values of the radio markets, Reach Media, Interactive One or TV One.

Below are some of the key assumptions used in the income approach model for estimating the fair value for Reach Media for all interim, annual and year end assessments since January 2011. When compared to the discount rates used for assessing radio market reporting units, the higher discount rates used in these assessments reflect a premium for a riskier and broader media business, with a heavier concentration and significantly higher amount of programming content related intangible assets that are highly dependent on the on-air personality Tom Joyner. Reach Media did not meet its budgeted operating cash flow for the third quarter and we performed an interim impairment assessment at September 30, 2012. With the assistance of a third-party valuation firm, the Company completed a valuation of the Reach Media reporting unit and concluded that the carrying value of goodwill attributable to Reach Media had not been impaired.

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	March 31,			June 30,			September 30,			December 31,			March 31,			June 30,			September 30,
Reach Media Goodwill	2011			2011			2011			2011			2012			2012			2012
Pre-tax impairment charge (in millions)	$	–		$	–		$	–		$	–		$	–		$	–		$	–
Discount Rate		13.5	%		13.0	%		12.0	%		12.5	%		12.5	%		12.5	%		12.0	%
Year 1 Revenue Growth Rate		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.0	%
Long-term Revenue Growth Rate Range		(1.3)% - 4.9	%		(0.2)% - 3.9	%		(2.0)% - 3.5	%		3.0% - 12.7	%		2.2% - 9.7	%		0.3% - 2.5	%		(4.7)% - 2.8	%
Operating Profit Margin Range		16.2% - 27.4	%		17.6% - 22.6	%		18.8% - 21.7	%		(2.0)% - 16.8	%		3.7% - 18.1	%		4.9% - 15.3	%		4.6% - 19.8	%

In September 2012, the Company performed interim impairment testing on the valuation of goodwill associated with Interactive One. Interactive One net revenues and cash flows declined for the third quarter and year to date 2012 and full year internal projections were revised. When compared to discount rates for the radio reporting units, the higher discount rate used to value the reporting unit is reflective of discount rates applicable to internet media businesses. As a result of the testing, the Company concluded no impairment to the carrying value had occurred. We did not make any changes to the methodology for valuing or allocating goodwill when determining the carrying value. Below are some of the key assumptions used in the income approach model for estimating the fair value for Interactive One since January 2011.

	October 1,			September 30,
Goodwill (Internet Segment)	2011			2012
Pre-tax impairment charge (in millions)	$	-		$	-
Discount Rate		14.5	%		14.0	%
Year 1 Revenue Growth Rate		20.3	%		15.3	%
Long-term Revenue Growth Rate		2.5	%		2.5	%
Operating Profit Margin Range		0.0% - 28.8	%		5.4 – 26.2	%

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Goodwill Valuation Results

The table below presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment during the nine month period ended September 30, 2012. The goodwill balances for each reporting unit are not disclosed so as to not make publicly available sensitive information that could potentially be competitively harmful to the Company.

	Goodwill Carrying Balances
	As of				As of
Segment	December 31, 2011		Increase (Decrease)		September 30, 2012
			(In millions)
Radio Broadcasting Segment	$	70.8	$	—	$	70.8
Reach Media Segment		14.4		—		14.4
Internet Segment		21.8		—		21.8
Cable Television Segment		165.0		—		165.0
Total	$	272.0	$	—	$	272.0

6.  INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY:

In January 2004, the Company, together with an affiliate of Comcast Corporation and other investors, launched TV One, an entity formed to operate a cable television network featuring lifestyle, entertainment and news-related programming targeted primarily towards African-American viewers. At that time, we committed to make a cumulative cash investment of $74.0 million in TV One, of which $60.3 million had been funded as of April 30, 2007. Since December 31, 2006, the initial four year commitment period for funding the capital had been extended on a quarterly basis due in part to TV One’s lower than anticipated capital needs. In connection with the Redemption Financing (as defined in Note 3 — Acquisitions), we funded our remaining capital commitment amount of approximately $13.7 million on April 19, 2011, and currently anticipate no further capital commitment. In December 2004, TV One entered into a distribution agreement with DIRECTV and certain affiliates of DIRECTV became investors in TV One.

On February 25, 2011, TV One completed its $119 million Redemption Financing. The Redemption Financing is structured as senior secured notes bearing a 10% coupon and is due in 2016. Subsequently, on February 28, 2011, TV One utilized $82.4 million of the Redemption Financing to repurchase 15.4% of its outstanding membership interests from certain financial investors and 2.0% of its outstanding membership interests held by TV One management (representing approximately 50% of interests held by management). Beginning on April 14, 2011, the Company began to account for TV One on a consolidated basis after having executed an amendment to the TV One operating agreement with the remaining members of TV One concerning certain governance issues. Finally, on April 25, 2011, TV One utilized the balance of the Redemption Financing to repurchase 12.4% of its outstanding membership interests from DIRECTV. These redemptions by TV One, increased the Company’s holding in TV One from 36.8% to approximately 50.9% as of April 25, 2011. Subsequent to April 2011, our ownership in TV One increased to approximately 51.0% after a further redemption of certain management interests.

Prior to the consolidation date, the Company recorded its investment at cost and had adjusted its carrying amount of the investment to recognize the change in the Company’s claim on the net assets of TV One resulting from operating income or losses of TV One as well as other capital transactions of TV One using a hypothetical liquidation at book value approach. On April 14, 2011, the Company began to account for TV One on a consolidated basis and the basis of the assets and liabilities of TV One at that date were recorded at fair value. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company’s allocable share of TV One’s operating income was $0 and approximately $3.3 million, respectively.

We entered into separate network services and advertising services agreements with TV One in 2003. Under the network services agreement, we provided TV One with administrative and operational support services and access to Radio One personalities. In consideration of providing these services, we received equity in TV One, and received an annual cash fee of $500,000 for providing services under the network services agreement.  The network services agreement, originally scheduled to expire in January 2009 was extended to January 2011, at which time it expired.

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Under an advertising services agreement, we provided a specified amount of advertising to TV One. Prior to the consolidation date, the Company was accounting for the services provided to TV One under the advertising services agreement in accordance with ASC 505-50-30, “Equity.”  As services were provided to TV One, the Company recorded revenue based on the fair value of the most reliable unit of measurement in these transactions. The most reliable unit of measurement had been determined to be the value of underlying advertising time that was provided to TV One. Prior to consolidation, the Company recognized $511,000 in revenue relating to this agreement for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The advertising services agreement was also originally scheduled to expire in January 2009 and was extended to January 2011, at which time it expired. However, we entered into a new advertising services agreement with TV One with an effective date of January 2011. Under the new advertising services agreement, we (i) provide advertising services to TV One on certain of our media properties and (ii) act as media placement agent for TV One in certain instances. In return for such services, TV One pays us for such advertising time and services and, where we act as media placement agent, pays us a media placement fee equal to the lesser of 15% of media placement costs or a market rate, in addition to reimbursing us (or paying in advance) for all actual costs associated with the media placement services.

7.  INVESTMENTS:

The Company’s investments (short-term and long-term) consist of the following:

	Amortized Cost Basis		Gross Unrealized Losses			Gross Unrealized Gains		Fair Value
	(In thousands)
September 30, 2012
Corporate debt securities	$	2,285	$	(16	)	$	163	$	2,432
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		100		-			-		100
Total investments	$	2,385	$	(16	)	$	163	$	2,532

	Amortized Cost Basis		Gross Unrealized Losses			Gross Unrealized Gains		Fair Value
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2011
Corporate debt securities	$	7,376	$	(264	)	$	66	$	7,178
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		1,012		(2	)		1		1,011
Total investments	$	8,388	$	(266	)	$	67	$	8,189

The following tables show the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments with unrealized losses that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:

	Fair Value < 1 Year		Unrealized Losses < 1 Year		Fair Value > 1 Year		Unrealized Losses > 1 Year			Total Unrealized Losses
	(In thousands)
September 30, 2012
Corporate debt securities	$	-	$	-	$	775	$	(16	)	$	(16	)
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		-		-		-		-			-
Total investments	$	-	$	-	$	775	$	(16	)	$	(16	)

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	Fair Value < 1 Year		Unrealized Losses < 1 Year			Fair Value > 1 Year		Unrealized Losses > 1 Year			Total Unrealized Losses
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2011
Corporate debt securities	$	2,760	$	(178	)	$	1,693	$	(86	)	$	(264	)
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		400		(2	)		-		-			(2	)
Total investments	$	3,160	$	(180	)	$	1,693	$	(86	)	$	(266	)

The Company’s investments in debt securities are sensitive to interest rate fluctuations, which impact the fair value of individual securities. Unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in debt securities have occurred due to volatility and liquidity concerns within the capital markets during the quarter ended September 30, 2012.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at September 30, 2012, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities of mortgage-backed securities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

	Amortized Cost Basis		Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Within 1 year	$	202	$	199
After 1 year through 5 years		1,635		1,778
After 5 years through 10 years		448		455
After 10 years		-		-
Mortgage-backed securities		100		100
Total	$	2,385	$	2,532

A primary objective in the management of the fixed maturity portfolios is to maximize total return relative to underlying liabilities and respective liquidity needs. In achieving this goal, assets may be sold to take advantage of market conditions or other investment opportunities, as well as tax considerations. Sales will generally produce realized gains or losses. In the ordinary course of business, the Company may sell securities for a number of reasons, including, but not limited to: (i) changes to the investment environment; (ii) expectation that the fair value could deteriorate further; (iii) desire to reduce exposure to an issuer or an industry; (iv) changes in credit quality; and (v) changes in expected cash flow. Available-for-sale securities were sold as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2012		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012			Three Months Ended September 30, 2011			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
	(In thousands)
Proceeds from sales	$	719	$	6,286		$	1,045		$	3,575
Gross realized gains		11		30			2			8
Gross realized losses		-		(98	)		(1	)		(66	)

8.  DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES:

  ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” establishes disclosure requirements related to derivative instruments and hedging activities with the intent to provide users of financial statements with an enhanced understanding of: (i) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments; (ii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for and its related interpretations; and (iii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. ASC 815 requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about the fair value of gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative instruments.

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The fair values and the presentation of the Company’s derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

	Liability Derivatives
	As of September 30, 2012			As of December 31, 2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
	Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value	Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Employment agreement award	Other Long-Term Liabilities	$	11,086	Other Long-Term Liabilities	$	10,346
Total derivatives		$	11,086		$	10,346

The effect and the presentation of the Company’s derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations are as follows:

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Amount of Gain in Other Comprehensive Loss on Derivative (Effective Portion)				Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Income (Effective Portion)					Gain (Loss) in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
	Amount				Location	Amount				Location	Amount
Three Months Ended September 30,
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
	2012		2011			2012		2011			2012		2011
Interest rate swaps	$	—	$	—	Interest expense	$	—	$	—	Interest expense	$	—	$	—

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Amount of Gain in Other Comprehensive Loss on Derivative (Effective Portion)				Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Income (Effective Portion)						Gain (Loss) in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
	Amount				Location	Amount					Location	Amount
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
	2012		2011			2012		2011				2012		2011
Interest rate swaps	$	—	$	—	Interest expense	$	—	$	(258	)	Interest expense	$	—	$	—

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	Location of Gain (Loss) in Income of Derivative	Amount of Gain (Loss) in Income of Derivative
		Three Months Ended September 30,
		2012			2011
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Employment agreement award	Corporate selling, general and administrative expense	$	(46	)	$	(3,068	)

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	Location of Gain (Loss) in Income on Derivative	Amount of Gain (Loss) in Income of Derivative
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2012			2011
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Employment agreement award	Corporate selling, general and administrative expense	$	(740	)	$	(3,538	)

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Hedging Activities

In June 2005, pursuant to our Previous Credit Agreement (as defined in Note 9 — Long-Term Debt), the Company entered into four fixed rate swap agreements to reduce interest rate fluctuations on certain floating rate debt commitments. One of the four $25.0 million swap agreements expired in each of June 2007 and 2008, and 2010, respectively. The remaining $25.0 million swap agreement was terminated on March 31, 2011 in conjunction with the March 31, 2011 retirement of our Previous Credit Agreement.  We have no swap agreements in connection with our current credit facilities.

Each swap agreement had been accounted for as a qualifying cash flow hedge of the Company’s senior bank debt, in accordance with ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” whereby changes in the fair market value are reflected as adjustments to the fair value of the derivative instruments as reflected on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

The Company’s objectives in using interest rate swaps were to manage interest rate risk associated with the Company’s floating rate debt commitments and to add stability to future cash flows. To accomplish this objective, the Company used interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy.  Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges was recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, such derivatives were used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with existing floating rate debt commitments.  The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives, if any, was recognized directly in earnings.

Amounts reported in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss related to derivatives were reclassified to interest expense as interest payments were made on the Company’s floating rate debt.

Under the swap agreements, the Company paid a fixed rate. The counterparties to the agreements paid the Company a floating interest rate based on the three month LIBOR, for which measurement and settlement is performed quarterly. The counterparties to these agreements were international financial institutions.

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Other Derivative Instruments

The Company recognizes all derivatives at fair value, whether designated in hedging relationships or not, on the balance sheet as either an asset or liability. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and the hedged item are recognized in the statement of operations. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in other comprehensive income and are recognized in the statement of operations when the hedged item affects net income. If a derivative does not qualify as a hedge, it is marked to fair value through the statement of operations. 

As of September 30, 2012, the Company was party to an Employment Agreement executed in April 2008 with the CEO. Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, the CEO is eligible to receive an award amount equal to 8% of any proceeds from distributions or other liquidity events in excess of the return of the Company’s aggregate investment in TV One. The Company reassessed the estimated fair value of the award at September 30, 2012 to be approximately $11.1 million, and accordingly, adjusted its liability to this amount. The Company’s obligation to pay the award will be triggered only after the Company’s recovery of the aggregate amount of its capital contribution in TV One and only upon actual receipt of distributions of cash or marketable securities or proceeds from a liquidity event with respect to the Company’s membership interest in TV One. The CEO was fully vested in the award upon execution of the Employment Agreement, and the award lapses if the CEO voluntarily leaves the Company, or is terminated for cause. The Company is currently in negotiations with the Company’s CEO for a new employment agreement. Until such time as his new employment agreement is executed, the terms of his April 2008 employment agreement remain in effect including eligibility for the TV One award.

9.  LONG-TERM DEBT:

Long-term debt consists of the following:

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Senior bank term debt	$	378,256	$	383,105
6⅜% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2013		747		747
12½%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes due May 2016		327,034		312,800
10% Senior Secured TV One Notes due March 2016		119,000		119,000
Total debt		825,037		815,652
Less: current portion		4,587		3,860
Less: original issue discount		5,717		6,748
Long-term debt, net	$	814,733	$	805,044

Credit Facilities

March 2011 Refinancing Transaction

On March 31, 2011, the Company entered into a new senior secured credit facility (the “2011 Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of banks, and simultaneously borrowed $386.0 million to retire all outstanding obligations under the Company’s previous amended and restated credit agreement and to fund our obligation with respect to a capital call initiated by TV One.  The total amount available under the 2011 Credit Agreement is $411.0 million, consisting of a $386.0 million term loan facility that matures on March 31, 2016 and a $25.0 million revolving loan facility that matures on March 31, 2015. Borrowings under the credit facilities are subject to compliance with certain covenants including, but not limited to, certain financial covenants. Proceeds from the credit facilities can be used for working capital, capital expenditures made in the ordinary course of business, its common stock repurchase program, permitted direct and indirect investments and other lawful corporate purposes.

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The 2011 Credit Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants that the Company is required to comply with, including:

(a) maintaining an interest coverage ratio of no less than:

§	1.25 to 1.00 on June 30, 2011 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2015; and
§	1.50 to 1.00 on December 31, 2015 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.

(b)   maintaining a senior secured leverage ratio of no greater than:

§	5.25 to 1.00 on June 30, 2011;
§	5.00 to 1.00 on September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2011;
§	4.75 to 1.00 on March 31, 2012;
§	4.50 to 1.00 on June 30, 2012, September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012;
§	4.00 to 1.00 on March 31, 2013 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2013;
§	3.75 to 1.00 on December 31, 2013 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2014;
§	3.25 to 1.00 on December 31, 2014 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2015; and
§	2.75 to 1.00 on December 31, 2015 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.

(c)   maintaining a total leverage ratio of no greater than:

§	9.25 to 1.00 on June 30, 2011 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through December 31, 2011;
§	9.00 to 1.00 on March 31, 2012;
§	8.75 to 1.00 on June 30, 2012;
§	8.50 to 1.00 on September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012;
§	8.00 to 1.00 on March 31, 2013 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2013;
§	7.50 to 1.00 on December 31, 2013 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2014;
§	6.50 to 1.00 on December 31, 2014 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2015; and
§	6.00 to 1.00 on December 31, 2015 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.

 (d) limitations on:

§	liens;
§	sale of assets;
§	payment of dividends; and
§	mergers.

As of September 30, 2012, ratios calculated in accordance with the 2011 Credit Agreement, are as follows:

	As of September 30, 2012			Covenant Limit			Excess Coverage
Pro Forma Last Twelve Months Covenant EBITDA (In millions)	$	86.1
Pro Forma Last Twelve Months Interest Expense (In millions)	$	57.8
Senior Debt (In millions)	$	355.2
Total Debt (In millions)	$	682.9
Senior Secured Leverage
Senior Secured Debt / Covenant EBITDA		4.12	x		4.50	x		0.38	x
Total Leverage
Total Debt / Covenant EBITDA		7.93	x		8.50	x		0.57	x
Interest Coverage
Covenant EBITDA / Interest Expense		1.49	x		1.25	x		0.24	x
EBITDA - Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization

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In accordance with the 2011 Credit Agreement, the calculations for the ratios above do not include the operating results and related debt of Reach Media and TV One.

As of September 30, 2012, the Company was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the 2011 Credit Agreement.  

Under the terms of the 2011 Credit Agreement, interest on base rate loans is payable quarterly and interest on LIBOR loans is payable monthly or quarterly. The base rate is equal to the greater of (i) the prime rate, (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50% or (iii) the LIBOR Rate for a one-month period plus 1.00%.  The applicable margin on the 2011 Credit Agreement is between (i) 4.50% and 5.50% on the revolving portion of the facility and (ii) 5.00% (with a base rate floor of 2.5% per annum) and 6.00% (with a LIBOR floor of 1.5% per annum) on the term portion of the facility. Commencing on June 30, 2011, quarterly installments of 0.25%, or $960,000, of the principal balance on the term loan are payable on the last day of each March, June, September and December.

As of September 30, 2012, the Company had approximately $23.9 million of borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility. After taking into consideration the financial covenants under the 2011 Credit Agreement, approximately $23.9 million was available to be borrowed.

As of September 30, 2012, the Company had outstanding approximately $378.3 million on its term credit facility. During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, the Company repaid its quarterly installment of approximately $1.0 million under the 2011 Credit Agreement. In addition, on April 13, 2012, the Company made an approximately $2.0 million term loan principal repayment based on its December 31, 2011 excess cash flow calculation according to the terms of the 2011 Credit Agreement. The original issue discount is being reflected as an adjustment to the carrying amount of the debt obligation and amortized to interest expense over the term of the credit facility.

Senior Subordinated Notes

Period after the March 2011 Refinancing Transaction

As of September 30, 2012, the Company had outstanding $747,000 of its 6³/₈% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2013 and approximately $327.0 million of our 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes due May 2016. The 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes due May 2016 had a carrying value of approximately $327.0 million and a fair value of approximately $281.3 million as of September 30, 2012, and the 6³/₈% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2013 had a carrying value of $747,000 and a fair value of $642,000 as of September 30, 2012. The fair values were determined based on the trading value of the instruments as of the reporting date.

Interest payments under the terms of the 6³/₈% Senior Subordinated Notes are due in February and August.  Based on the $747,000 principal balance of the 6³/₈% Senior Subordinated Notes outstanding on September 30, 2012, interest payments of $24,000 are payable each February and August through February 2013.

Interest on the 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes is payable in cash, or at our election, partially in cash and partially through the issuance of additional 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes (a “PIK Election”) on a quarterly basis in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15, commencing on February 15, 2011.  We made a PIK Election only with respect to interest accruing up to but not including May 15, 2012, and with respect to interest accruing from and after May 15, 2012 such interest accrues at a rate of 12¹/₂% and is payable in cash.

Interest on the Exchange Notes will accrue from the date of original issuance or, if interest has already been paid, from the date it was most recently paid.  Interest will accrue for each quarterly period at a rate of 12¹/₂% if the interest for such quarterly period is paid fully in cash.  In the event of a PIK Election, including the PIK Election that was in effect through May 15, 2012, the interest paid in cash and the interest paid-in-kind by issuance of additional Exchange Notes (“PIK Notes”) accrued for such quarterly period at 6.0% cash per annum and 9.0% PIK per annum.

In the absence of an election for any interest period, interest on the Exchange Notes shall be payable according to the election for the previous interest period, provided that interest accruing from and after May 15, 2012 shall accrue at a rate of 12¹/₂% and shall be payable in cash. A PIK Election remained in effect through May 15, 2012. After May 15, 2012, interest accrues at a rate of 12¹/₂% and is payable wholly in cash and the Company no longer has an option to pay any portion of its interest through the issuance of PIK Notes.

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During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, the Company paid cash interest in the amount of approximately $21.0 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company paid cash interest in the amount of approximately $52.0 million and issued approximately $14.2 million of additional 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes in accordance with the PIK Election that was in effect through May 15, 2012.

The indentures governing the Company’s 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes also contain covenants that restrict, among other things, the ability of the Company to incur additional debt, purchase common stock, make capital expenditures, make investments or other restricted payments, swap or sell assets, engage in transactions with related parties, secure non-senior debt with assets, or merge, consolidate or sell all or substantially all of its assets.

The Company conducts a portion of its business through its subsidiaries. Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Company’s 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes, the 6³/₈% Senior Subordinated Notes and the Company’s obligations under the 2011 Credit Agreement.

Senior Secured Notes

      In connection with the Redemption Financing, TV One issued $119.0 million in senior secured notes on February 25, 2011. The notes were issued in connection with the repurchase of its equity interest from certain financial investors and TV One management. The notes bear interest at 10.0% per annum, which is payable monthly, and the entire principal amount is due on March 15, 2016.

Note Payable

In November 2009, Reach Media issued a $1.0 million, 7% promissory note in connection with the repurchase of certain of its common stock held by a minority shareholder, a subsidiary of Cumulus (formerly Citadel). The note was due and paid on December 30, 2011.

10.  INCOME TAXES:

The Company recorded a tax expense of approximately $25.8 million on a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of approximately $13.2 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 based on the actual effective tax rate as of September 30, 2012.  The Company continues to estimate a range of possible outcomes due to the proportion of deferred tax expense from indefinite-lived intangibles over operating income.  Thus, the Company believes the actual effective rate best represents the estimated effective rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 in accordance with ASC 740-270, "Interim Reporting."

As of September 30, 2012, the Company continues to maintain a full valuation allowance for entities other than Reach Media for its net deferred tax assets, but excludes deferred tax liabilities related to indefinite-lived intangibles.  In accordance with ASC 740, "Accounting for Income Taxes", the Company continually assesses the adequacy of the valuation allowance by assessing the likely future tax consequences of events that have been realized in the Company's financial statements or tax returns, tax planning strategies, and future profitability.  As of September 30, 2012, the Company does not believe it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized.  As part of the assessment, the Company has not included the deferred tax liability related to indefinite-lived intangible assets as a source of future taxable income to support realization of the deferred tax assets.

During 2011, the consolidation of TV One included an adjustment to the deferred tax liability related to the partnership investment in TV One. The Company evaluated the deferred tax liability and concluded that a portion will not reverse within the requisite period since it relates to indefinite-lived assets and cannot be offset against deferred tax assets. This item generated a tax expense of $402,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The deferred tax liability on the indefinite-lived intangible assets of Radio One generated a tax expense of approximately $25.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The remaining portion of the tax expense or benefit primarily consists of Radio One state taxes of $248,000 which were offset by a tax benefit from Reach Media of $511,000.

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11.  STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: 

 Stock Repurchase Program

In April 2011, the Company’s board of directors authorized a repurchase of shares of the Company’s Class A and Class D common stock (the “2011 Repurchase Authorization”). Under the 2011 Repurchase Authorization, the Company is authorized, but is not obligated, to repurchase up to $15 million worth of its Class A and/or Class D common stock prior to April 13, 2013.  Repurchases will be made from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.  The timing and extent of any repurchases will depend upon prevailing market conditions, the trading price of the Company’s Class A and/or Class D common stock and other factors, and subject to restrictions under applicable law.  The Company expects to implement this stock repurchase program in a manner consistent with market conditions and the interests of the stockholders, including maximizing stockholder value.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company did not repurchase any Class A Common Stock or Class D Common Stock.

 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Grant Plan

Under the Company’s 1999 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Grant Plan (“Plan”), the Company had the authority to issue up to 10,816,198 shares of Class D common stock and 1,408,099 shares of Class A common stock. The Plan expired March 10, 2009. The options previously issued under this plan are exercisable in installments determined by the compensation committee of the Company’s board of directors at the time of grant. These options expire as determined by the compensation committee, but no later than ten years from the date of the grant. The Company uses an average life for all option awards. The Company settles stock options upon exercise by issuing stock.

A new stock option and restricted stock plan (the “2009 Stock Plan”) was approved by the stockholders at the Company’s annual meeting on December 16, 2009.  The terms of the 2009 Stock Plan are substantially similar to the prior Plan. The Company has the authority to issue up to 8,250,000 shares of Class D common stock under the 2009 Stock Plan. As of September 30, 2012, 4,724,272 shares of Class D common stock were available for grant under the 2009 Stock Plan.

In December 2009, the compensation committee and the non-executive members of the Board of Directors approved a long-term incentive plan (the “2009 LTIP”) for certain “key” employees of the Company. The 2009 LTIP is comprised of 3,250,000 shares (the “LTIP Shares”) of the 2009 Stock Plan’s 8,250,000 shares of Class D common stock. Awards of the LTIP Shares were granted in the form of restricted stock and allocated among 31 employees of the Company, including the named executive officers. The named executive officers were allocated LTIP Shares as follows: (i) Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) (1.0 million shares); (ii) the Chairperson (300,000 shares); (iii) the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) (225,000 shares); (iv) the Chief Administrative Officer (“CAO”) (225,000 shares); and (v) the former President of the Radio Division (“PRD”) (130,000 shares). The remaining 1,370,000 shares were allocated among 26 other “key” employees. All awards will vest in three installments.  The awards were granted effective January 5, 2010 and the first installment of 33% vested on June 5, 2010, the second installment vested on June 5, 2011. The third installment was originally scheduled to vest on June 5, 2012 but upon determination by the compensation committee was accelerated to vest on November 19, 2011. Pursuant to the terms of the 2009 Stock Plan, subject to the Company’s insider trading policy, a portion of each recipient’s vested shares may be sold into the open market for employee tax withholding purposes on or about the vesting dates.

The Company follows the provisions under ASC 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation,” using the modified prospective method, which requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock-based awards at fair value on date of grant and recognition of compensation over the service period for awards expected to vest. These stock-based awards do not participate in dividends until fully vested. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes (“BSM”) valuation model. Such fair value is recognized as an expense over the service period, net of estimated forfeitures, using the straight-line method. Estimating the number of stock awards that will ultimately vest requires judgment, and to the extent actual forfeitures differ substantially from our current estimates, amounts will be recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period the estimated number of stock awards are revised. We consider many factors when estimating expected forfeitures, including the types of awards, employee classification and historical experience. Actual forfeitures may differ substantially from our current estimate.

The Company also uses the BSM valuation model to calculate the fair value of stock-based awards. The BSM incorporates various assumptions including volatility, expected life, and interest rates. For options granted, the Company uses the BSM option-pricing model and determines: (i) the term by using the simplified “plain-vanilla” method as allowed under SAB No. 110; (ii) a historical volatility over a period commensurate with the expected term, with the observation of the volatility on a daily basis; and (iii) a risk-free interest rate that was consistent with the expected term of the stock options and based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant.

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Stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was $37,000 and $760,000, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was $127,000 and approximately $2.9 million, respectively.

 The Company did not grant any stock options during the three months ended September 30, 2011. During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company granted 181,520 stock options. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company granted 150,600 stock options.

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011		2012			2011
Average risk-free interest rate		0.62	%		—		0.62	%		2.23	%
Expected dividend yield		0.00	%		—		0.00	%		0.00	%
Expected lives		6.00 Years			—		6.00 Years			6.00 Years
Expected volatility		127.5	%		—		127.5	%		120.7	%

Transactions and other information relating to stock options for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 are summarized below:

	Number of Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (In Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2011		4,811,000		$	8.60				—
Grants		151,000		$	0.83
Exercised		—			—
Forfeited/cancelled/expired		(131,000	)		5.78
Balance as of September 30, 2012		4,831,000		$	8.43		3.87	$	—
Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2012		4,813,000		$	8.46		3.85	$	—
Unvested at September 30, 2012		184,000		$	1.02		9.50	$	—
Exercisable at September 30, 2012		4,647,000		$	8.73		3.65	$	—

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the difference between the Company’s stock closing price on the last day of trading during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of shares that would have been received by the holders of in-the-money options had all the option holders exercised their options on September 30, 2012. This amount changes based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock. There were no options exercised during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. There were no options that vested during the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. The number of options that vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were 95,064 and 725,794, respectively.

As of September 30, 2012, $141,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 13 months. The stock option weighted-average fair value per share for all options outstanding was $3.37 at September 30, 2012.

The Company did not grant shares of restricted stock during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

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Transactions and other information relating to restricted stock grants for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 are summarized below:

	Shares			Average Fair Value at Grant Date
Unvested at December 31, 2011		144,000		$	1.10
Grants		—		$	—
Vested		(62,000	)	$	1.09
Forfeited/cancelled/expired		—		$	—
Unvested at September 30, 2012		82,000		$	1.11

The restricted stock grants were included in the Company’s outstanding share numbers on the effective date of grant. As of September 30, 2012, $74,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock grants is expected to be recognized over the next 11 months.

12.  SEGMENT INFORMATION:

The Company has four reportable segments: (i) Radio Broadcasting; (ii) Reach Media; (iii) Internet; and (iv) Cable Television. These segments operate in the United States and are consistently aligned with the Company’s management of its businesses and its financial reporting structure.

The Radio Broadcasting segment consists of all broadcast results of operations. The Company aggregates the broadcast markets in which it operates into the Radio Broadcasting segment. The Reach Media segment consists of the results of operations for the Tom Joyner Morning Show and related activities. The Internet segment includes the results of our online business, including the operations of Interactive One and CCI. The Cable Television segment consists of TV One’s results of operations. Corporate/Eliminations/Other represents financial activity associated with our corporate staff and offices and intercompany activity among the four segments.

Operating loss or income represents total revenues less operating expenses, depreciation and amortization, and impairment of long-lived assets. Intercompany revenue earned and expenses charged between segments are recorded at fair value and eliminated in consolidation.

The accounting policies described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1 – Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies are applied consistently across the segments.

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Detailed segment data for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 is presented in the following tables:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Net Revenue:
Radio Broadcasting	$	61,823		$	58,733
Reach Media		11,909			13,427
Internet		4,452			4,884
Cable Television		33,232			29,545
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		(1,464	)		(2,144	)
Consolidated	$	109,952		$	104,445
Operating Expenses (excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment charges and including stock-based compensation):
Radio Broadcasting	$	33,663		$	35,117
Reach Media		11,324			10,490
Internet		4,888			5,086
Cable Television		24,983			23,303
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		3,876			5,825
Consolidated	$	78,734		$	79,821
Depreciation and Amortization:
Radio Broadcasting	$	1,589		$	1,657
Reach Media		293			988
Internet		795			838
Cable Television		6,708			7,779
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		300			242
Consolidated	$	9,685		$	11,504
Operating income (loss):
Radio Broadcasting	$	26,571		$	21,959
Reach Media		292			1,949
Internet		(1,231	)		(1,040	)
Cable Television		1,541			(1,537	)
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		(5,640	)		(8,211	)
Consolidated	$	21,533		$	13,120

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Total Assets:
Radio Broadcasting	$	809,594	$	806,822
Reach Media		32,588		33,737
Internet		31,551		33,265
Cable Television		548,041		561,325
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		57,149		51,333
Consolidated	$	1,478,923	$	1,486,482

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	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Net Revenue:
Radio Broadcasting	$	176,316		$	167,152
Reach Media		34,008			37,928
Internet		14,659			12,705
Cable Television		97,722			54,711
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		(3,795	)		(5,980	)
Consolidated	$	318,910		$	266,516
Operating Expenses (excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment charges and including stock-based compensation):
Radio Broadcasting	$	104,068		$	103,317
Reach Media		34,631			32,745
Internet		15,250			14,983
Cable Television		65,893			40,805
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		12,857			14,353
Consolidated	$	232,699		$	206,203
Depreciation and Amortization:
Radio Broadcasting	$	4,817		$	5,091
Reach Media		887			2,961
Internet		2,432			2,875
Cable Television		20,219			14,208
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		757			690
Consolidated	$	29,112		$	25,825
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:
Radio Broadcasting	$	313		$	—
Reach Media		—			—
Internet		—			—
Cable Television		—			—
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		—			—
Consolidated	$	313		$	—
Operating income (loss):
Radio Broadcasting	$	67,118		$	58,744
Reach Media		(1,510	)		2,222
Internet		(3,023	)		(5,153	)
Cable Television		11,610			(302	)
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		(17,409	)		(21,023	)
Consolidated	$	56,786		$	34,488

13.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

The Company’s CEO and Chairperson own a music company called Music One, Inc. (“Music One”). The Company sometimes engages in promoting the recorded music product of Music One. Based on the cross-promotional value received by the Company, we believe that the provision of such promotion is fair.  During the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, Radio One made no payments to or on behalf of Music One. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, Radio One paid $37,000 and $5,000, respectively, to or on behalf of Music One, primarily for market talent event appearances, travel reimbursement and sponsorships. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company provided advertising services to Music One in the amounts of $0 and $1,000, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company provided no advertising services to Music One. There were no cash, trade or no-charge orders placed by Music One for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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14.  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

The Company conducts a portion of its business through its subsidiaries. All of the Company’s Subsidiary Guarantors have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Company’s 6³/₈ Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2013, the 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes due May 2016, and the Company’s obligations under the 2011 Credit Agreement.

Set forth below are consolidated balance sheets for the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, and related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss and cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The equity method of accounting has been used by the Company to report its investments in subsidiaries. Separate financial statements for the Subsidiary Guarantors are not presented based on management’s determination that they do not provide additional information that is material to investors.

RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended September 30, 2012

	Combined
	Guarantor		Radio
	Subsidiaries		One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
NET REVENUE	$	36,357	$	73,595		$	—		$	109,952
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical		7,890		24,564			—			32,454
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		15,099		21,551			—			36,650
Corporate selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		—		9,630			—			9,630
Depreciation and amortization		1,779		7,906						9,685
Impairment of long-lived assets		—		—			—			—
Total operating expenses		24,768		63,651			—			88,419
Operating income		11,589		9,944			—			21,533
INTEREST INCOME		—		108			—			108
INTEREST EXPENSE		308		21,871			—			22,179
OTHER EXPENSE, net		—		681			—			681
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		11,281		(12,500	)		—			(1,219	)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		—		9,051			—			9,051
Net income (loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		11,281		(21,551	)		—			(10,270	)
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES		—		11,296			(11,296	)		—
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		11,281		(10,255	)		(11,296	)		(10,270	)
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax		15		—			—			15
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)		11,296		(10,255	)		(11,296	)		(10,255	)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		2,809			—			2,809
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	11,296	$	(13,064	)	$	(11,296	)	$	(13,064	)

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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended September 30, 2011

	Combined
	Guarantor		Radio
	Subsidiaries		One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
NET REVENUE	$	35,403	$	69,042		$	—		$	104,445
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical		7,995		24,747			—			32,742
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		14,531		21,504			—			36,035
Corporate selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		—		11,044			—			11,044
Depreciation and amortization		1,930		9,574			—			11,504
Total operating expenses		24,456		66,869			—			91,325
Operating income		10,947		2,173			—			13,120
INTEREST INCOME		—		103			—			103
INTEREST EXPENSE		—		22,973			—			22,973
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, net		—		(19	)		—			(19	)
Income (loss) before benefit from income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		10,947		(20,678	)		—			(9,731	)
BENEFIT FROM INCOME TAXES		—		(2,325	)		—			(2,325	)
Net income (loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		10,947		(18,353	)		—			(7,406	)
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES		—		10,959			(10,959	)		—
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		10,947		(7,394	)		(10,959	)		(7,406	)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax		12		(1	)		—			11
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)		10,959		(7,395	)		(10,959	)		(7,395	)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		2,483			—			2,483
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	10,959	$	(9,878	)	$	(10,959	)	$	(9,878	)

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 RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

	Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries		Radio One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
NET REVENUE	$	103,036	$	215,874		$	—		$	318,910
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical		24,209		72,368			—			96,577
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		44,615		62,429			—			107,044
Corporate selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		—		29,078			—			29,078
Depreciation and amortization		5,450		23,662			—			29,112
Impairment of long-lived assets		313		—			—			313
Total operating expenses		74,587		187,537			—			262,124
Operating income		28,449		28,337			—			56,786
INTEREST INCOME		—		155			—			155
INTEREST EXPENSE		807		68,047			—			68,854
OTHER EXPENSE, NET		—		1,284			—			1,284
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		27,642		(40,839	)		—			(13,197	)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		—		25,814			—			25,814
Net income (loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		27,642		(66,653	)		—			(39,011	)
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES		—		27,678			(27,678	)		—
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		27,642		(38,975	)		(27,678	)		(39,011	)
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax		36		—			—			36
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)		27,678		(38,975	)		(27,678	)		(38,975	)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		10,663			—			10,663
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	27,678	$	(49,638	)	$	(27,678	)	$	(49,638	)

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 RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

	Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Radio One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
NET REVENUE	$	97,241		$	169,275		$	—		$	266,516
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical		24,191			58,100			—			82,291
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		40,419			55,917			—			96,336
Corporate selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		—			27,576			—			27,576
Depreciation and amortization		6,140			19,685			—			25,825
Total operating expenses		70,750			161,278			—			232,028
Operating income		26,491			7,997			—			34,488
INTEREST INCOME		—			120			—			120
INTEREST EXPENSE		—			65,222			—			65,222
GAIN ON INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY		—			146,879			—			146,879
EQUITY IN INCOME OF AFFILIATED COMPANY		—			3,287			—			3,287
LOSS ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT		—			7,743			—			7,743
OTHER EXPENSE, NET		—			3			—			3
Income before provision for income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		26,491			85,315			—			111,806
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		—			81,905			—			81,905
Net income before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		26,491			3,410			—			29,901
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES		—			26,421			(26,421	)		—
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		26,491			29,831			(26,421	)		29,901
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax		(70	)		(1	)		—			(71	)
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)		26,421			29,830			(26,421	)		29,830
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—			5,403			—			5,403
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	26,421		$	24,427		$	(26,421	)	$	24,427

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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2012

	Combined
	Guarantor		Radio
	Subsidiaries		One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	11,296	$	(10,255	)	$	(11,296	)	$	(10,255	)
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES		—		27			—			27
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		11,296		(10,228	)		(11,296	)		(10,228	)
LESS:  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		2,809			—			2,809
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	11,296	$	(13,037	)	$	(11,296	)	$	(13,037	)

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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

  CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2011

	Combined
	Guarantor		Radio
	Subsidiaries		One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	10,959	$	(7,395	)	$	(10,959	)	$	(7,395	)
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES		—		(220	)		—			(220	)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		10,959		(7,615	)		(10,959	)		(7,615	)
LESS:  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		2,483			—			2,483
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	10,959	$	(10,098	)	$	(10,959	)	$	(10,098	)

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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

	Combined
	Guarantor		Radio
	Subsidiaries		One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	27,678	$	(38,975	)	$	(27,678	)	$	(38,975	)
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES		—		147			—			147
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		27,678		(38,828	)		(27,678	)		(38,828	)
LESS:  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		10,663			—			10,663
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	27,678	$	(49,491	)	$	(27,678	)	$	(49,491	)

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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

	Combined
	Guarantor		Radio
	Subsidiaries		One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	26,421	$	29,830		$	(26,421	)	$	29,830
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES		—		(164	)		—			(164	)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		26,421		29,666			(26,421	)		29,666
LESS:  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		5,403			—			5,403
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	26,421	$	24,263		$	(26,421	)	$	24,263

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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

As of September 30, 2012

	Combined
	Guarantor			Radio One,
	Subsidiaries			Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,593		$	47,067		$	—		$	48,660
Short-term investments		—			165			—			165
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts		31,287			57,968			—			89,255
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,258			4,808			—			6,066
Current portion of content assets		—			31,021			—			31,021
Current assets from discontinued operations		(40	)		125			—			85
Total current assets		34,098			141,154			—			175,252
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net		17,435			17,795			—			35,230
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net		540,524			672,940			—			1,213,464
CONTENT ASSETS, net		—			47,413			—			47,413
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS		—			2,367			—			2,367
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES		—			578,959			(578,959	)		—
OTHER ASSETS		318			3,453			—			3,771
NON-CURRENT ASSETS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS		1,426			—			—			1,426
Total assets	$	593,801		$	1,464,081		$	(578,959	)	$	1,478,923
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	2,004		$	8,183		$	—		$	10,187
Accrued interest		—			5,994			—			5,994
Accrued compensation and related benefits		2,417			8,879			—			11,296
Current portion of content payables		—			22,015			—			22,015
Income taxes payable		—			1,037			—			1,037
Other current liabilities		9,149			3,697			—			12,846
Current portion of long-term debt		—			4,587			—			4,587
Current liabilities from discontinued operations		158			28			—			186
Total current liabilities		13,728			54,420			—			68,148
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion and original issue discount		—			814,733			—			814,733
CONTENT PAYABLES, net of current portion		—			11,596			—			11,596
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES		1,093			19,470			—			20,563
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES		—			179,361			—			179,361
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS		21			—			—			21
Total liabilities		14,842			1,079,580			—			1,094,422
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST		—			21,580			—			21,580
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock		—			50			—			50
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		—			(52	)		—			(52	)
Additional paid-in capital		160,669			1,000,368			(160,669	)		1,000,368
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)		418,290			(845,794	)		(418,290	)		(845,794	)
Total stockholders’ equity		578,959			154,572			(578,959	)		154,572
Noncontrolling interest		—			208,349			—			208,349
Total Equity		578,959			362,921			(578,959	)		362,921
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity	$	593,801		$	1,464,081		$	(578,959	)	$	1,478,923

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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

As of December 31, 2011

	Combined
	Guarantor			Radio One,
	Subsidiaries			Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(In thousands)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	187		$	35,752		$	—		$	35,939
Short-term investments		—			761			—			761
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts		29,896			53,980			—			83,876
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,691			6,730			—			8,421
Current portion of content assets		—			27,383			—			27,383
Current assets from discontinued operations		(35	)		125			—			90
Total current assets		31,739			124,731			—			156,470
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net		17,994			15,994			—			33,988
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net		551,271			693,590			—			1,244,861
CONTENT ASSETS, net		—			38,934			—			38,934
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS		—			7,428			—			7,428
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES		—			588,292			(588,292	)		—
OTHER ASSETS		204			3,121			—			3,325
NON-CURRENT ASSETS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS		1,476			—			—			1,476
Total assets	$	602,684		$	1,472,090		$	(588,292	)	$	1,486,482
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	1,568		$	4,058		$	—		$	5,626
Accrued interest		—			6,703			—			6,703
Accrued compensation and related benefits		1,958			9,023			—			10,981
Current portion of content payables		—			20,807			—			20,807
Income taxes payable		—			1,794			—			1,794
Other current liabilities		9,367			2,860			—			12,227
Current portion of long-term debt		—			3,860			—			3,860
Current liabilities from discontinued operations		230			30			—			260
Total current liabilities		13,123			49,135			—			62,258
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion and original issue discount		—			805,044			—			805,044
CONTENT PAYABLES, net of current portion		—			16,168			—			16,168
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES		1,240			17,281			—			18,521
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES		—			153,521			—			153,521
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS		29			—			—			29
Total liabilities		14,392			1,041,149			—			1,055,541
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST		—			20,343			—			20,343
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock		—			50			—			50
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		—			(199	)		—			(199	)
Additional paid-in capital		197,680			1,001,840			(197,680	)		1,001,840
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)		390,612			(796,156	)		(390,612	)		(796,156	)
Total stockholders’ equity		588,292			205,535			(588,292	)		205,535
Noncontrolling interest		—			205,063			—			205,063
Total Equity		588,292			410,598			(588,292	)		410,598
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity	$	602,684		$	1,472,090		$	(588,292	)	$	1,486,482

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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

	Combined
	Guarantor			Radio
	Subsidiaries			One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net income (loss)	$	27,678		$	(38,975	)	$	(27,678	)	$	(38,975	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		5,450			23,662			—			29,112
Amortization of debt financing costs		—			2,281			—			2,281
Amortization of content assets		—			28,569			—			28,569
Amortization of launch assets		—			7,468			—			7,468
Deferred income taxes		—			25,840			—			25,840
Impairment of long-lived assets		313			—			—			313
Stock-based compensation and other non-cash compensation		—			127			—			127
Non-cash interest		—			15,069			—			15,069
Effect of change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired:
Trade accounts receivable, net		(1,391	)		(3,988	)		—			(5,379	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,687			668			—			2,355
Other assets		(114	)		(185	)		—			(299	)
Accounts payable		436			4,125			—			4,561
Due to corporate/from subsidiaries		(32,584	)		32,584			—			—
Accrued interest		—			(709	)		—			(709	)
Accrued compensation and related benefits		459			(144	)		—			315
Income taxes payable		—			(757	)		—			(757	)
Other liabilities		(365	)		3,306			—			2,941
Payments for content assets		—			(43,618	)		—			(43,618	)
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities from discontinued operations		(163	)		136			—			(27	)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) by operating activities		1,406			55,459			(27,678	)		29,187
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment		—			(9,535	)		—			(9,535	)
Proceeds from sales of investment securities		—			6,286			—			6,286
Purchases of investment securities		—			(629	)		—			(629	)
Investment in subsidiaries		—			(27,678	)		27,678			—
Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities		—			(31,556	)		27,678			(3,878	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayment of credit facility		—			(4,829	)		—			(4,829	)
Debt refinancing and modification costs		—			(18	)		—			(18	)
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest members of TV One		—			(7,741	)		—			(7,741	)
Net cash flows used in financing activities		—			(12,588	)		—			(12,588	)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		1,406			11,315			—			12,721
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period		187			35,752			—			35,939
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	1,593		$	47,067		$	—		$	48,660

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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

	Combined
	Guarantor			Radio
	Subsidiaries			One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(As Restated)
	(In thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net income (loss)	$	26,421			29,830			(26,421	)		29,830
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		6,140			19,685			—			25,825
Amortization of debt financing costs		—			3,040			—			3,040
Amortization of content assets		—			20,564			—			20,564
Deferred income taxes		—			79,937			—			79,937
Gain on investment in affiliated company		—			(146,879	)		—			(146,879	)
Equity in income of affiliated company		—			(3,287	)		—			(3,287	)
Stock-based compensation and other non-cash compensation		—			2,895			—			2,895
Non-cash interest		—			19,123			—			19,123
Loss on retirement of debt		—			7,743			—			7,743
Effect of change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired:
Trade accounts receivable, net		(798	)		(27,059	)		—			(27,857	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		327			830			—			1,157
Other assets		226			3,176			—			3,402
Accounts payable		591			3,680			—			4,271
Due to corporate/from subsidiaries		(33,184	)		33,184			—			—
Accrued interest		—			1,921			—			1,921
Accrued compensation and related benefits		(456	)		748			—			292
Income taxes payable		—			603			—			603
Other liabilities		(178	)		6,419			—			6,241
Payments for content assets		—			(12,761	)		—			(12,761	)
Net cash flows provided by operating activities from discontinued operations		—			290			—			290
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities		(911	)		43,682			(26,421	)		16,350
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment		—			(5,410	)		—			(5,410	)
Net cash and investments acquired in connection with TV One consolidation		—			65,245			—			65,245
Investment in subsidiaries		—			(26,421	)		26,421			—
Net cash flows provided by investing activities		—			33,414			26,421			59,835
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from credit facility		—			378,280			—			378,280
Repayment of credit facility		—			(355,611	)		—			(355,611	)
Debt refinancing and modification costs		—			(6,197	)		—			(6,197	)
Repurchase of noncontrolling interest		—			(54,595	)		—			(54,595	)
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest member		—			2,776			—			2,776
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest shareholders of Reach Media		—			(933	)		—			(933	)
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest shareholders of TV One		—			(7,410	)		—			(7,410	)
Repurchase of common stock		—			(8,516	)		—			(8,516	)
Net cash flows used in financing activities		—			(52,206	)		—			(52,206	)
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(911	)		24,890			—			23,979
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period		1,043			8,149			—			9,192
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	132		$	33,039		$	—		$	33,171

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15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

Royalty Agreements

Effective December 31, 2009, our radio music license agreements with the two largest performance rights organizations, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (“ASCAP”) and Broadcast Music, Inc. (“BMI”) expired. The Radio Music License Committee (“RMLC”), which negotiates music licensing fees for most of the radio industry with ASCAP and BMI, at that time, reached an agreement with these organizations on a temporary fee schedule that reflected a provisional discount of 7.0% against 2009 fee levels. The temporary fee reductions became effective in January 2010. In May 2010 and June 2010, the U.S. District Court’s judge charged with determining the licenses fees ruled to further reduce interim fees paid to ASCAP and BMI, respectively, down approximately another 11.0% from the previous temporary fees negotiated with the RMLC. In January 2012, the U.S. District Court approved a settlement between RMLC and ASCAP. The settlement determined the amount to be paid to ASCAP for usage through 2016. In addition, stations received a credit for overpayments made in 2010 and 2011 to ASCAP. In June 2012, RMLC and BMI reached a settlement agreement. The settlement covers the period through 2016 and determined a new fee structure based on percentage of revenue. In addition, stations received a credit for overpayments made in 2010 and 2011 to BMI.

The Company has entered into other fixed and variable fee music license agreements with other performance rights organizations, which expire as late as December 2016. In connection with these agreements, the Company incurred expenses of approximately $2.4 million and $7.8 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012, respectively, and approximately $3.1 million and $9.4 million, respectively, for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011.

Other Contingencies

The Company has been named as a defendant in several legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. It is management’s opinion, after consultation with its legal counsel, that the outcome of these claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of September 30, 2012, we had four standby letters of credit totaling approximately $1.1 million in connection with our annual insurance policy renewals and real estate leases.  

Noncontrolling Interest Shareholders’ Put Rights

Beginning on February 28, 2012, the noncontrolling interest shareholders of Reach Media have an annual right to require Reach Media to purchase all or a portion of their shares at the then current fair market value for such shares.   Beginning in 2012, this annual right can be exercised for a 30-day period beginning February 28 of each year. The purchase price for such shares may be paid in cash and/or registered Class D Common Stock of Radio One, at the discretion of Radio One. As a result, our ability to fund business operations, new acquisitions or new business initiatives could be limited. The noncontrolling interest shareholders of Reach Media did not exercise their right during the 30-day period that ended March 29, 2012. However, we have no assurances that they will or will not exercise their rights in future years.

16.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:

The Company announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the assets of one of its Columbus, Ohio radio stations, WJKR-FM (The Jack, 98.9 FM), to Salem Media of Ohio, Inc., a subsidiary of Salem Communications.  The closing on the sale of WJKR-FM is subject to customary conditions, prorations and adjustments, including approval from the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”). The Company expects the transaction to close shortly after final consent from the FCC. However, under a local marketing agreement, Salem will be providing programming for the station beginning as of November 1, 2012.

On October 22, 2012, the Company announced that Alfred Liggins, the Company’s CEO and President, would add oversight of all daily network operations for TV One to his portfolio of duties. The Company announced that Mr. Liggins would assume the title of CEO of TV One effective November 1.  As a result, the Company further announced that TV One’s current President and CEO Wonya Lucas would step down at the end of October 2012.

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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following information should be read in conjunction with “Selected Financial Data” and the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere in this report and the audited financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Introduction

Revenue

We primarily derive revenue from the sale of advertising time and program sponsorships to local and national advertisers on our radio stations. Advertising revenue is affected primarily by the advertising rates our radio stations are able to charge, as well as the overall demand for radio advertising time in a market. These rates are largely based upon a radio station’s audience share in the demographic groups targeted by advertisers, the number of radio stations in the related market, and the supply of, and demand for, radio advertising time. Advertising rates are generally highest during morning and afternoon commuting hours.

   During the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, approximately 56.9% and 57.2%, respectively, of our net revenue was generated from the sale of advertising in our core radio business, excluding Reach Media. Of our total net revenue, for the three months ended September 30, 2012, approximately 42.2% of our net revenue was generated from local advertising and approximately 33.7% was generated from national advertising, including network advertising. In comparison, during the three months ended September 30, 2011, approximately 43.4% of our net revenue was generated from local advertising and approximately 32.8% was generated from national advertising, including network advertising. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, approximately 56.0% and 63.9% respectively, of our net revenue was generated from the sale of advertising in our core radio business, excluding Reach Media. Of our total net revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, approximately 41.4% of our net revenue was generated from local advertising and approximately 33.1% was generated from national advertising, including network advertising. In comparison, during the nine months ended September 30, 2011, approximately 46.7% of our net revenue was generated from local advertising and approximately 32.7% was generated from national advertising, including network advertising. National advertising also includes advertising revenue generated from our Internet segment. The balance of net revenue from our radio franchise was generated from tower rental income, ticket sales and revenue related to our sponsored events, management fees and other revenue. The change in revenue mix is due to the consolidation of TV One.

In the broadcasting industry, radio stations and television stations often utilize trade or barter agreements to reduce cash expenses by exchanging advertising time for goods or services. In order to maximize cash revenue for our spot inventory, we closely monitor the use of trade and barter agreements.

Interactive One derives its revenue principally from advertising services, including diversity recruiting advertising. Advertising services include the sale of banner and sponsorship advertisements. Advertising revenue is recognized either as impressions (the number of times advertisements appear in viewed pages) are delivered, when “click through” purchases or leads are reported, or ratably over the contract period, where applicable.

TV One generates the Company’s cable television revenue, and derives its revenue principally from advertising and affiliate revenue. Advertising revenue is derived from the sale of television air time to advertisers and is recognized when the advertisements are run. TV One also receives affiliate fees and records revenue during the term of various affiliation agreements at levels appropriate for the most recent subscriber counts reported by the applicable affiliate.

Expenses

Our significant broadcast expenses are: (i) employee salaries and commissions; (ii) programming expenses; (iii) marketing and promotional expenses; (iv) rental of premises for office facilities and studios; (v) rental of transmission tower space; and (vi) music license royalty fees. We strive to control these expenses by centralizing certain functions such as finance, accounting, legal, human resources and management information systems and, in certain markets, the programming management function. We also use our multiple stations, market presence and purchasing power to negotiate favorable rates with certain vendors and national representative selling agencies.

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We generally incur marketing and promotional expenses to increase our radio and cable television audiences. However, because Arbitron reports ratings either monthly or quarterly, depending on the particular market, any changed ratings and the effect on advertising revenue tends to lag behind both the reporting of the ratings and the incurrence of advertising and promotional expenditures.

In addition to salaries and commissions, major expenses for our internet business include membership traffic acquisition costs, software product design, post application software development and maintenance, database and server support costs, the help desk function, data center expenses connected with internet service provider (“ISP”) hosting services and other internet content delivery expenses.

Major expenses for our cable television business include content acquisition and amortization, sales and marketing.

Measurement of Performance

We monitor and evaluate the growth and operational performance of our business using net income and the following key metrics:

(a) Net revenue:  The performance of an individual radio station or group of radio stations in a particular market is customarily measured by its ability to generate net revenue. Net revenue consists of gross revenue, net of local and national agency and outside sales representative commissions consistent with industry practice. Net revenue is recognized in the period in which advertisements are broadcast. Net revenue also includes advertising aired in exchange for goods and services, which is recorded at fair value, revenue from sponsored events and other revenue. Net revenue is recognized for our online business as impressions are delivered, as “click throughs” are reported or ratably over contract periods, where applicable. Net revenue is recognized for our cable television business as advertisements are run, and during the term of the affiliation agreements at levels appropriate for the most recent subscriber counts reported by the affiliate.

(b) Station operating income:  Net income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, income taxes, interest income, interest expense, equity in income of affiliated company, noncontrolling interests in income (loss) of subsidiaries, gain/loss on retirement of debt, other expense, corporate expenses, stock-based compensation expenses, impairment of long-lived assets and gain or loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, is commonly referred to in our industry as station operating income. Station operating income is not a measure of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). Nevertheless, station operating income is a significant basis used by our management to measure the operating performance of our stations within the various markets. Station operating income provides helpful information about our results of operations, apart from expenses associated with our fixed and long-lived intangible assets, income taxes, investments, impairment charges, debt financings and retirements, corporate overhead, stock-based compensation and discontinued operations. Our measure of station operating income may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies as our definition includes the results of all four segments (Radio Broadcasting, Reach Media, Internet and Cable Television). Station operating income does not represent operating loss or cash flow from operating activities, as those terms are defined under GAAP, and should not be considered as an alternative to those measurements as an indicator of our performance.

(c) Station operating income margin:  Station operating income margin represents station operating income as a percentage of net revenue. Station operating income margin is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Nevertheless, we believe that station operating income margin is a useful measure of our performance because it provides helpful information about our profitability as a percentage of our net revenue. Station operating margin include results from all four segments (Radio Broadcasting, Reach Media, Internet and Cable Television).

(d) Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA consists of net loss plus (1) depreciation, amortization, income taxes, interest expense, noncontrolling interest in income of subsidiaries, impairment of long-lived assets, stock-based compensation, loss on retirement of debt, loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, less (2) equity in income of affiliated company, other income, interest income, gain on retirement of debt and gain on purchase of affiliated company. Net income before interest income, interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization is commonly referred to in our business as “EBITDA.” Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA are not measures of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles. We believe Adjusted EBITDA is often a useful measure of a company’s operating performance and is a significant basis used by our management to measure the operating performance of our business because Adjusted EBITDA excludes charges for depreciation, amortization and interest expense that have resulted from our acquisitions and debt financing, our taxes, impairment charges, as well as our equity in (income) loss of our affiliated company, gain on retirements of debt, and any discontinued operations. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information about the operating performance of our business, apart from the expenses associated with our fixed assets and long-lived intangible assets, capital structure or the results of our affiliated company. Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used as one of the bases for comparing businesses in our industry, although our measure of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA do not purport to represent operating income or cash flow from operating activities, as those terms are defined under generally accepted accounting principles, and should not be considered as alternatives to those measurements as an indicator of our performance.

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Summary of Performance

The tables below provide a summary of our performance based on the metrics described above:

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands, except margin data)
Net revenue	$	109,952		$	104,445		$	318,910		$	266,516
Station operating income		40,868			35,825			115,341			88,422
Station operating income margin		37.2	%		34.3	%		36.2	%		33.2	%
Consolidated net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders	$	(13,064	)	$	(9,878	)	$	(49,638	)	$	24,427

The reconciliation of net income (loss) to station operating income is as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Consolidated net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders	$	(13,064	)	$	(9,878	)	$	(49,638	)	$	24,427
Add back non-station operating income items included in consolidated net (loss) income:
Interest income		(108	)		(103	)		(155	)		(120	)
Interest expense		22,179			22,973			68,854			65,222
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		9,051			(2,325	)		25,814			81,905
Corporate selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation		9,613			10,442			29,003			25,214
Stock-based compensation		37			759			127			2,895
Equity in income of affiliated company		—			—			—			(3,287	)
Loss on retirement of debt		—			—			—			7,743
Gain on investment in affiliated company		—			—			—			(146,879	)
Other expense (income), net		681			(19	)		1,284			3
Depreciation and amortization		9,685			11,504			29,112			25,825
Noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries		2,809			2,483			10,663			5,403
Impairment of long-lived assets		—			—			313			—
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		(15	)		(11	)		(36	)		71
Station operating income	$	40,868		$	35,825		$	115,341		$	88,422

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The reconciliation of net income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA is as follows:

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation:
Consolidated net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders, as reported	$	(13,064	)	$	(9,878	)	$	(49,638	)	$	24,427
Add back non-station operating income items included in consolidated net (loss) income:
Interest income		(108	)		(103	)		(155	)		(120	)
Interest expense		22,179			22,973			68,854			65,222
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		9,051			(2,325	)		25,814			81,905
Depreciation and amortization		9,685			11,504			29,112			25,825
EBITDA		27,743			22,171			73,987			197,259
Stock-based compensation		37			759			127			2,895
Gain on investment in affiliated company		—			—			—			(146,879	)
Loss on retirement of debt		—			—			—			7,743
Equity in income of affiliated company		—			—			—			(3,287	)
Other expense (income), net		681			(19	)		1,284			3
Noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries		2,809			2,483			10,663			5,403
Impairment of long-lived assets		—			—			313			—
(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		(15	)		(11	)		(36	)		71
Adjusted EBITDA	$	31,255		$	25,383		$	86,338		$	63,208

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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table summarizes our historical consolidated results of operations:

Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 (In thousands)

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			Increase/(Decrease)
	(Unaudited)
Statements of Operations:
Net revenue	$	109,952		$	104,445		$	5,507		5.3	%
Operating expenses:
Programming and technical, excluding stock-based compensation		32,454			32,742			(288	)	(0.9	)
Selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation		36,630			35,878			752		2.1
Corporate selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation		9,613			10,442			(829	)	(7.9	)
Stock-based compensation		37			759			(722	)	(95.1	)
Depreciation and amortization		9,685			11,504			(1,819	)	(15.8	)
Total operating expenses		88,419			91,325			(2,906	)	(3.2	)
Operating income		21,533			13,120			8,413		64.1
Interest income		108			103			5		4.9
Interest expense		22,179			22,973			(794	)	(3.5	)
Other expense (income), net		681			(19	)		700		3,684.2
Loss before provision for (benefit from) income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		(1,219	)		(9,731	)		(8,512	)	(87.5	)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		9,051			(2,325	)		11,376		489.3
Net loss from continuing operations		(10,270	)		(7,406	)		(2,864	)	(38.7	)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax		15			11			4		36.4
Consolidated net loss		(10,255	)		(7,395	)		(2,860	)	(38.7	)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		2,809			2,483			326		13.1
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(13,064	)	$	(9,878	)	$	(3,186	)	(32.3	)%

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 Net revenue

Three Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	109,952	$	104,445	$	5,507	5.3	%

During the three months ended September 30, 2012, we recognized approximately $110.0 million in net revenue compared to approximately $104.4 million during the same period in 2011. These amounts are net of agency and outside sales representative commissions, which were approximately $9.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2012, compared to approximately $8.4 million for the comparable period in 2011. We began to consolidate the results of TV One during the second quarter of 2011 and recognized approximately $33.2 million of revenue from our new cable television segment during the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $29.5 million for the comparable period in 2011. Net revenue for our radio broadcasting segment, including syndicated programming, increased 5.3% for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. Our Baltimore, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Raleigh and Washington D.C. clusters posted the most significant quarterly growth, while our Houston, Philadelphia and St. Louis markets posted the most significant declines. Reach Media’s net revenues decreased 11.3% in the third quarter 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 partially due to changes to certain of Reach Media’s affiliate agreements that became effective on January 1, 2012 as well as lower than expected sponsorships associated with certain events. Net revenues for our internet business decreased 8.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 due to a decrease in direct sales.

Operating Expenses

Programming and technical, excluding stock-based compensation

Three Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	32,454	$	32,742	$	(288	)	(0.9	)%

Programming and technical expenses include expenses associated with on-air talent and the management and maintenance of the systems, tower facilities, and studios used in the creation, distribution and broadcast of programming content on our radio stations. Programming and technical expenses for radio also include expenses associated with our programming research activities and music royalties. For our internet business, programming and technical expenses include software product design, post-application software development and maintenance, database and server support costs, the help desk function, data center expenses connected with ISP hosting services and other internet content delivery expenses. For our cable television segment, programming and technical expenses include expenses associated with the technical, programming, production, and content management. Approximately $13.2 million of our consolidated programming and technical operating expenses were incurred by TV One for the three months ended September 30, 2012 versus approximately $13.6 million for the comparable period in 2011. This decrease is primarily related to lower content amortization for the three months ended September 30, 2012. This decrease is partially offset by higher payroll and talent costs in our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments.

Selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation

Three Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	36,630	$	35,878	$	752	2.1	%

Selling, general and administrative expenses include expenses associated with our sales departments, offices and facilities and personnel (outside of our corporate headquarters), marketing and promotional expenses, special events and sponsorships and back office expenses. Expenses to secure ratings data for our radio stations and visitors’ data for our websites are also included in selling, general and administrative expenses. In addition, selling, general and administrative expenses for the Radio segment and Internet segment include expenses related to the advertising traffic (scheduling and insertion) functions. Selling, general and administrative expenses also include membership traffic acquisition costs for our online business. The increase is primarily related to TV One as marketing and promotional expenses were higher because of the new series that were introduced during the three months ended September 30, 2012.

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Corporate selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation

Three Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	9,613	$	10,442	$	(829	)	(7.9	)%

Corporate expenses consist of expenses associated with our corporate headquarters and facilities, including personnel. The decrease in corporate expenses was due to a non-cash decrease in compensation expense for the Chief Executive Officer in connection with the valuation of the potential payment for the TV One award element in his employment Agreement. This decrease was partially offset by higher research and consulting expenses at our cable television segment.

Stock-based compensation

Three Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	37	$	759	$	(722	)	(95.1	)%

Vesting associated with the Company’s long-term incentive plan, whereby officers and certain key employees were granted a total of 3,250,000 shares of restricted stock in January of 2010, was fully completed as of December 31, 2011. Stock-based compensation requires measurement of compensation costs for all stock-based awards at fair value on date of grant and recognition of compensation expense over the service period for awards expected to vest.

Depreciation and amortization

Three Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	9,685	$	11,504	$	(1,819	)	(15.8	)%

The decrease in depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was due to the completion of amortization for certain intangible assets and the completion of useful lives for certain assets.

Interest expense

Three Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	22,179	$	22,973	$	(794	)	(3.5	)%

Interest expense decreased to approximately $22.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 compared to approximately $23.0 million for the same period in 2011. Through May 15, 2012, interest on the Company’s 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes was payable at our election partially in cash and partially through the issuance of additional 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes (a “PIK Election”) on a quarterly basis. The PIK Election expired on May 15, 2012 and interest accruing from and after May 15, 2012 accrues at a rate of 12¹/₂% and is payable in cash.

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

Three Months Ended September 30,					Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	9,051	$	(2,325	)	$	11,376	489.3	%

For the three months ended September 30, 2012, the provision for income taxes was approximately $9.1 million, primarily attributable to the change in deferred tax liabilities related to indefinite-lived intangibles. The benefit for income taxes of approximately $2.3 million for the same period in 2011 was attributable to changes in the estimated annual effective rate based on the increase in the deferred tax liability for indefinite-lived intangibles and expected pre-tax income of the Company due to the impact of the consolidation of TV One.

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Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

Three Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	15	$	11	$	4	36.4	%

Included in the income from discontinued operations, net of tax, are the results of operations for radio stations sold or stations that we do not operate that are the subject of an LMA. The activity for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 resulted primarily from our remaining station in our Boston market entering into an LMA. The income from discontinued operations, net of tax, includes no tax provision for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

Noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries

Three Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	2,809	$	2,483	$	326	13.1	%

The increase in noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries was due primarily to greater net income generated by TV One during the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011.

Other Data

Station operating income

Station operating income increased to approximately $40.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to approximately $35.8 million for the comparable period in 2011, an increase of $5.1 million or 14.2%. This increase was primarily due to the impact of consolidating TV One results, as TV One generated approximately $10.8 million of station operating income during the quarter ended September 30, 2012 compared to $7.6 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2011.

Station operating income margin

Station operating income margin increased to 37.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from 34.3% for the comparable period in 2011. The margin increase was primarily attributable to the impact of consolidating TV One results given TV One’s greater station operating margin of 32.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to station operating margin of 25.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2012.

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RADIO ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table summarizes our historical consolidated results of operations:

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012, Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 (In thousands)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			Increase/(Decrease)
	(Unaudited)
Statements of Operations:
Net revenue	$	318,910		$	266,516		$	52,394		19.7	%
Operating expenses:
Programming and technical, excluding stock-based compensation		96,577			82,291			14,286		17.4
Selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation		106,992			95,803			11,189		11.7
Corporate selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation		29,003			25,214			3,789		15.0
Stock-based compensation		127			2,895			(2,768	)	(95.6	)
Depreciation and amortization		29,112			25,825			3,287		12.7
Impairment of long-lived assets		313			—			313		100.0
Total operating expenses		262,124			232,028			30,096		13.0
Operating income		56,786			34,488			22,298		64.7
Interest income		155			120			35		29.2
Interest expense		68,854			65,222			3,632		5.6
Loss on retirement of debt		—			7,743			(7,743	)	(100.0	)
Gain on investment in affiliated company		—			146,879			(146,879	)	(100.0	)
Equity in income of affiliated company		—			3,287			(3,287	)	(100.0	)
Other expense, net		1,284			3			1,281		42,700.0
(Loss) income before provision for income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		(13,197	)		111,806			(125,003	)	(111.8	)
Provision for income taxes		25,814			81,905			(56,091	)	(68.5	)
Net (loss) income from continuing operations		(39,011	)		29,901			(68,912	)	(230.5	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax		36			(71	)		107		150.7
Consolidated net (loss) income		(38,975	)		29,830			(68,805	)	(230.7	)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		10,663			5,403			5,260		97.4
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders	$	(49,638	)	$	24,427		$	(74,065	)	(303.2	)%

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Net revenue

Nine Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	318,910	$	266,516	$	52,394	19.7	%

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recognized approximately $318.9 million in net revenue compared to approximately $266.5 million during the same period in 2011. These amounts are net of agency and outside sales representative commissions, which were approximately $25.7 million during the nine months ended 2012, compared to approximately $23.9 million during the same period in 2011. We began to consolidate the results of TV One during the three months ended June 30, 2011 and recognized approximately $54.7 million of revenue from our cable television segment for the period April 15, 2011 through September 30, 2011 versus approximately $97.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Net revenue for our radio broadcasting segment increased 5.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Our Atlanta, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Raleigh and Washington DC markets experienced the most significant net revenue growth, while our Houston, Philadelphia and St. Louis markets experienced declines. Reach Media’s net revenue decreased 10.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 partially due to changes to certain of Reach Media’s affiliate agreements that became effective on January 1, 2012 as well as lower than expected sponsorships associated with certain events. Net revenue for our internet business increased 15.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011.

Operating Expenses

Programming and technical, excluding stock-based compensation

Nine Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	96,577	$	82,291	$	14,286	17.4	%

Programming and technical expenses include expenses associated with on-air talent and the management and maintenance of the systems, tower facilities, and studios used in the creation, distribution and broadcast of programming content on our radio stations. Programming and technical expenses for radio also include expenses associated with our programming research activities and music royalties. For our internet business, programming and technical expenses include software product design, post-application software development and maintenance, database and server support costs, the help desk function, data center expenses connected with ISP hosting services and other internet content delivery expenses. For our cable television segment, programming and technical expenses include expenses associated with the technical, programming, production, and content management. The increase for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 is primarily related to consolidating the results of TV One. Approximately $37.3 million of our consolidated programming and technical operating expenses were recognized directly from TV One during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 versus approximately $25.4 million for the period April 15, 2011 through September 30, 2011. Of these total amounts, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, approximately $28.6 million and $20.6 million, respectively, relates to content amortization. The additional increase of our programming and technical expenses is due to higher payroll and talent costs in our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments.

Selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation

Nine Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	106,992	$	95,803	$	11,189	11.7	%

Selling, general and administrative expenses include expenses associated with our sales departments, offices and facilities and personnel (outside of our corporate headquarters), marketing and promotional expenses, special events and sponsorships and back office expenses. Expenses to secure ratings data for our radio stations and visitors’ data for our websites are also included in selling, general and administrative expenses. In addition, selling, general and administrative expenses for the Radio segment and Internet segment include expenses related to the advertising traffic (scheduling and insertion) functions. Selling, general and administrative expenses also include membership traffic acquisition costs for our online business. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, our cable television segment recognized approximately $22.0 million and $14.0 million, respectively. The increase was primarily due to the impact of consolidating nine months of results of TV One in 2012 versus a shorter period in 2011. In addition, there are increased payroll costs, research expenses and traffic acquisition costs at our other segments during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011.

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Stock-based compensation

Nine Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	127	$	2,895	$	(2,768	)	(95.6	)%

Vesting associated with the Company’s long-term incentive plan, whereby officers and certain key employees were granted a total of 3,250,000 shares of restricted stock in January of 2010, was fully completed as of December 31, 2011. Stock-based compensation requires measurement of compensation costs for all stock-based awards at fair value on date of grant and recognition of compensation expense over the service period for awards expected to vest.

Corporate selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation

Nine Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	29,003	$	25,214	$	3,789	15.0	%

Corporate expenses consist of expenses associated with our corporate headquarters and facilities, including personnel. The increase in corporate expenses was due to higher payroll costs, research expenses and professional fees at our cable television segment. The increase was partially offset by a non-cash decrease in compensation expense for the Chief Executive Officer in connection with the valuation of the potential payment for the TV One award element in his employment Agreement.

Depreciation and amortization

Nine Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	29,112	$	25,825	$	3,287	12.7	%

The increase in depreciation and amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was due primarily to additional depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $6.0 million resulting from the increase in fixed and intangible assets recorded as part of the consolidation of TV One. This increased expense was partially offset by the completion of amortization for certain intangible assets and the completion of depreciation and amortization for certain assets across our other segments.

Impairment of long-lived assets

Nine Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	313	$	—	$	313	100.0	%

The increase in impairment of long-lived assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was related to a non-cash impairment charge recorded to reduce the carrying value of our Charlotte radio broadcasting licenses.

Interest expense

Nine Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	68,854	$	65,222	$	3,632	5.6	%

The increase in interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was due to our entry into the March 31, 2011 senior secured credit facility (the “2011 Credit Agreement”) as well as the consolidation of TV One, which included debt and interest expense associated with the TV One Notes.  Higher interest rates associated with the 2011 Credit Agreement were in effect for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011.  Through May 15, 2012, interest on the Company’s 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes was payable at our election partially in cash and partially through the issuance of additional 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes (a “PIK Election”) on a quarterly basis. The PIK Election expired on May 15, 2012 and interest accruing from and after May 15, 2012 accrues at a rate of 12¹/₂% and is payable in cash. Approximately $2.9 million of the increased interest expense relates to the TV One Notes.

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Loss on retirement of debt

Nine Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	—	$	7,743	$	(7,743	)	(100.0	)%

The loss on retirement of debt for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was due to a charge related to the retirement of the 2011 Credit Facility on March 31, 2011.  This amount includes a write-off of approximately $6.5 million of capitalized debt financing costs associated with the Amended and Restated Credit Facility and a write-off of approximately $1.2 million associated with the termination of the Company’s interest rate swap agreement.

Gain on investment in affiliated company

Nine Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	—	$	146,879	$	(146,879	)	(100.0	)%

The gain on investment in affiliated company of approximately $146.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was due to obtaining the controlling interest in and the accounting impact of consolidating TV One’s operating results as of April 14, 2011.

Equity in income of affiliated company

Nine Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	—	$	3,287	$	(3,287	)	(100.0	)%

Equity in income of affiliated company primarily reflects our estimated equity in the net income of TV One. The decrease to equity in income of affiliated company for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was due to the consolidation of TV One during the second quarter of 2011. Previously, the Company’s share of the net income was driven by TV One’s capital structure and the Company’s percentage ownership of the equity securities of TV One. Beginning on April 14, 2011, the Company began to account for TV One on a consolidated basis.

Provision for income taxes

Nine Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	25,814	$	81,905	$	(56,091	)	(68.5	)%

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the provision for income taxes was approximately $25.8 million based on the actual effective tax rate as of September 30, 2012. The provision for income taxes of approximately $81.9 million for the same period in 2011 was attributable to the increase in the deferred tax liability for indefinite-lived intangible assets due to the impact of the consolidation of TV One.

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

Nine Months Ended September 30,					Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	36	$	(71	)	$	107	150.7	%

Included in the income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, are the results of operations for radio stations sold or stations that we do not operate that are the subject of an LMA. The activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 resulted primarily from our remaining station in our Boston market entering into an LMA. The income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, includes no tax provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

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 Noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries

Nine Months Ended September 30,				Increase/(Decrease)
2012		2011
$	10,663	$	5,403	$	5,260	97.4	%

The increase in noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries was due primarily to the impact of consolidating TV One’s operating results for a full nine months ended September 30, 2012. This amount was partially offset by a net loss generated by Reach Media for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to net income for the same period in 2011.

 Other Data

Station operating income

Station operating income increased to approximately $115.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to approximately $88.4 million for the comparable period in 2011, an increase of $26.9 million or 30.4%. This increase was primarily due to consolidating TV One results, as TV One generated approximately $38.5 million of station operating income during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $15.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Station operating income margin

Station operating income margin increased to 36.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from 33.2% for the comparable period in 2011. The margin increase was primarily attributable to the impact of consolidating TV One results given TV One’s greater station operating margin of 39.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to station operating margin of 27.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our primary source of liquidity is cash provided by operations and, to the extent necessary, borrowings available under our senior credit facility and other debt or equity financing.

For the purposes of the below discussion, the term “November 2010 Refinancing Transactions” refers to (i) our November 24, 2010, exchange and cancellation of approximately $97.0 million of our 8⅞% senior subordinated notes due 2011 (the “2011 Notes”) and approximately $199.3 million of our 6⅜% senior subordinated notes due 2013 (the “2013 Notes” and together with the 2011 Notes, the “Prior Notes”) for approximately $287.0 million of our 2016 Notes; (ii) our entrance into supplemental indentures in respect of each of the Prior Notes which waived any and all existing defaults and events of default that had arisen or may have arisen that may be waived and eliminated substantially all of the covenants in each indenture governing the Prior Notes, other than the covenants to pay principal of and interest on the Prior Notes when due, and eliminated the related events of default; and (iii) our entrance into an amendment to our senior credit facility as described below.

Credit Facilities

March 2011 Refinancing Transaction

On March 31, 2011, the Company entered into a new senior secured credit facility (the “2011 Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of banks, and simultaneously borrowed $386.0 million to retire all outstanding obligations under the Company’s previous amended and restated credit agreement and to fund our obligation with respect to a capital call initiated by TV One.  The total amount available under the 2011 Credit Agreement is $411.0 million, consisting of a $386.0 million term loan facility that matures on March 31, 2016 and a $25.0 million revolving loan facility that matures on March 31, 2015. Borrowings under the credit facilities are subject to compliance with certain covenants including, but not limited to, certain financial covenants. Proceeds from the credit facilities can be used for working capital, capital expenditures made in the ordinary course of business, its common stock repurchase program, permitted direct and indirect investments and other lawful corporate purposes.

The 2011 Credit Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants that the Company is required to comply with, including:

(a) maintaining an interest coverage ratio of no less than:

§	1.25 to 1.00 on June 30, 2011 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2015; and
§	1.50 to 1.00 on December 31, 2015 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.

(b) maintaining a senior secured leverage ratio of no greater than:

§	5.25 to 1.00 on June 30, 2011;
§	5.00 to 1.00 on September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2011;
§	4.75 to 1.00 on March 31, 2012;
§	4.50 to 1.00 on June 30, 2012, September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012;
§	4.00 to 1.00 on March 31, 2013 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2013;
§	3.75 to 1.00 on December 31, 2013 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2014;
§	3.25 to 1.00 on December 31, 2014 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2015; and
§	2.75 to 1.00 on December 31, 2015 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.

(c) maintaining a total leverage ratio of no greater than:

§	9.25 to 1.00 on June 30, 2011 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through December 31, 2011;
§	9.00 to 1.00 on March 31, 2012;
§	8.75 to 1.00 on June 30, 2012;
§	8.50 to 1.00 on September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012;
§	8.00 to 1.00 on March 31, 2013 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2013;
§	7.50 to 1.00 on December 31, 2013 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2014;
§	6.50 to 1.00 on December 31, 2014 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2015; and
§	6.00 to 1.00 on December 31, 2015 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.

 (d) limitations on:

§	liens;
§	sale of assets;
§	payment of dividends; and
§	mergers.

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As of September 30, 2012, ratios calculated in accordance with the 2011 Credit Agreement, are as follows:

	As of September 30, 2012		Covenant Limit			Excess Coverage
Pro Forma Last Twelve Months Covenant EBITDA (In millions)	$	86.1
Pro Forma Last Twelve Months Interest Expense (In millions)	$	57.8
Senior Debt (In millions)	$	355.2
Total Debt (In millions)	$	682.9
Senior Secured Leverage
Senior Secured Debt / Covenant EBITDA		4.12 x		4.50	x		0.38	x
Total Leverage
Total Debt / Covenant EBITDA		7.93 x		8.50	x		0.57	x
Interest Coverage
Covenant EBITDA / Interest Expense		1.49 x		1.25	x		0.24	x
EBITDA - Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization

In accordance with the 2011 Credit Agreement, the calculations for the ratios above do not include the operating results and related debt of Reach Media and TV One.

As of September 30, 2012, the Company was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the 2011 Credit Agreement.  

Under the terms of the 2011 Credit Agreement, interest on base rate loans is payable quarterly and interest on LIBOR loans is payable monthly or quarterly. The base rate is equal to the greater of (i) the prime rate, (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50% or (iii) the LIBOR Rate for a one-month period plus 1.00%.  The applicable margin on the 2011 Credit Agreement is between (i) 4.50% and 5.50% on the revolving portion of the facility and (ii) 5.00% (with a base rate floor of 2.5% per annum) and 6.00% (with a LIBOR floor of 1.5% per annum) on the term portion of the facility. Commencing on June 30, 2011, quarterly installments of 0.25%, or $960,000, of the principal balance on the term loan are payable on the last day of each March, June, September and December.

As of September 30, 2012, the Company had approximately $23.9 million of borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility. After taking into consideration the financial covenants under the 2011 Credit Agreement, approximately $23.9 million was available to be borrowed.

As of September 30, 2012, the Company had outstanding approximately $378.3 million on its term credit facility. During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, the Company repaid its quarterly installment of approximately $1.0 million under the 2011 Credit Agreement. In addition, on April 13, 2012, the Company made an approximately $2.0 million term loan principal repayment based on its December 31, 2011 excess cash flow calculation according to the terms of the 2011 Credit Agreement. The original issue discount is being reflected as an adjustment to the carrying amount of the debt obligation and amortized to interest expense over the term of the credit facility.

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Senior Subordinated Notes

Period after the March 2011 Refinancing Transaction

As of September 30, 2012, the Company had outstanding $747,000 of its 6³/₈% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2013 and approximately $327.0 million of our 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes due May 2016. The 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes due May 2016 had a carrying value of approximately $327.0 million and a fair value of approximately $281.3 million as of September 30, 2012, and the 6³/₈% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2013 had a carrying value of $747,000 and a fair value of $642,000 as of September 30, 2012. The fair values were determined based on the trading value of the instruments as of the reporting date.

Interest payments under the terms of the 6³/₈% Senior Subordinated Notes are due in February and August.  Based on the $747,000 principal balance of the 6³/₈% Senior Subordinated Notes outstanding on September 30, 2012, interest payments of $24,000 are payable each February and August through February 2013.

Interest on the 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes is payable in cash, or at our election, partially in cash and partially through the issuance of additional 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes (a “PIK Election”) on a quarterly basis in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15, commencing on February 15, 2011.  We made a PIK Election only with respect to interest accruing up to but not including May 15, 2012, and with respect to interest accruing from and after May 15, 2012 such interest accrues at a rate of 12¹/₂% and is payable in cash.

Interest on the Exchange Notes will accrue from the date of original issuance or, if interest has already been paid, from the date it was most recently paid.  Interest will accrue for each quarterly period at a rate of 12¹/₂% if the interest for such quarterly period is paid fully in cash.  In the event of a PIK Election, including the PIK Election that was in effect through May 15, 2012, the interest paid in cash and the interest paid-in-kind by issuance of additional Exchange Notes (“PIK Notes”) accrued for such quarterly period at 6.0% cash per annum and 9.0% PIK per annum.

In the absence of an election for any interest period, interest on the Exchange Notes shall be payable according to the election for the previous interest period, provided that interest accruing from and after May 15, 2012 shall accrue at a rate of 12¹/₂% and shall be payable in cash. A PIK Election remained in effect through May 15, 2012. After May 15, 2012, interest accrues at a rate of 12¹/₂% and is payable wholly in cash and the Company no longer has an option to pay any portion of its interest through the issuance of PIK Notes.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, the Company paid cash interest in the amount of approximately $21.0 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company paid cash interest in the amount of approximately $52.0 million and issued approximately $14.2 million of additional 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes in accordance with the PIK Election that was in effect through May 15, 2012.

The indentures governing the Company’s 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes also contain covenants that restrict, among other things, the ability of the Company to incur additional debt, purchase common stock, make capital expenditures, make investments or other restricted payments, swap or sell assets, engage in transactions with related parties, secure non-senior debt with assets, or merge, consolidate or sell all or substantially all of its assets.

The Company conducts a portion of its business through its subsidiaries. Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Company’s 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes, the 6³/₈% Senior Subordinated Notes and the Company’s obligations under the 2011 Credit Agreement.

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The following table summarizes the interest rates in effect with respect to our debt as of September 30, 2012:

Type of Debt	Amount Outstanding		Applicable Interest Rate
	(In millions)
Senior bank term debt, net of original issue discount (at variable rates)(1)	$	372.5		7.50	%
121/2 %/15% Senior Subordinated Notes (fixed rate)	$	327.0		12.50	%
10% Senior Secured TV One Notes due March 2016 (fixed rate)	$	119.0		10.00	%
63/8% Senior Subordinated Notes (fixed rate)	$	0.7		6.38	%

(1) Subject to variable Libor plus a spread currently at 7.50% and incorporated into the applicable interest rate set forth above.

The indentures governing our Prior Notes and our 2016 Notes require that we comply with certain financial covenants limiting our ability to incur additional debt. Such terms also place restrictions on us with respect to the sale of assets, liens, investments, dividends, debt repayments, capital expenditures, transactions with affiliates, consolidation and mergers, and the issuance of equity interests, among other things.  Our 2011 Credit Agreement also requires compliance with financial tests based on financial position and results of operations, including an interest coverage, senior secured leverage, and total leverage ratios, all of which could effectively limit our ability to borrow under the 2011 Credit Agreement.

TV One issued $119.0 million in senior secured notes on February 25, 2011. The notes were issued in connection with the repurchase of its equity interest from certain financial investors and TV One management. The notes bear interest at 10.0% per annum, which is payable monthly, and the entire principal amount is due on March 15, 2016.

In November 2009, Reach Media issued a $1.0 million, 7% promissory note in connection with the repurchase of certain of its common stock held by a minority shareholder, a subsidiary of Cumulus (formerly Citadel). The note was due and paid on December 30, 2011.

The following table provides a comparison of our statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

	2012			2011
	(In thousands)
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	$	29,187		$	16,350
Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities	$	(3,878	)	$	59,835
Net cash flows used in financing activities	$	(12,588	)	$	(52,206	)

      Net cash flows provided by operating activities were approximately $29.2 million and $16.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Cash flow from operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 increased from the prior year primarily due to improved operating results and improved working capital changes, partially offset by increased payments for content assets.

      Net cash flows used in investing activities were approximately $3.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to net cash flows provided by investing activities of approximately $59.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Capital expenditures, including digital tower and transmitter upgrades, and deposits for station equipment and purchases were approximately $9.5 million and $5.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Proceeds from sales of investment securities were approximately $6.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Cash flow from investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 were primarily due to the net cash and investments acquired in connection with the TV One consolidation of approximately $65.2 million.

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Net cash flows used in financing activities were approximately $12.6 million and $52.2 million for the nine months September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company borrowed approximately $378.3 million from its credit facility. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company repaid approximately $4.8 million and $355.6 million, respectively, in outstanding debt. During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, we repurchased a noncontrolling interest in TV One for approximately $54.6 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, we capitalized $18,000 and approximately $6.2 million of costs associated with our evaluation of various alternatives associated with our indebtedness and its upcoming maturities. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2011, we repurchased approximately $8.5 million of our Class D Common Stock.  TV One paid approximately $7.8 million and $7.4 million in dividends to noncontrolling interest shareholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

      Credit Rating Agencies

Our corporate credit ratings by Standard & Poor's Rating Services and Moody's Investors Service are speculative-grade and have been downgraded and upgraded at various times during the last several years. Any reductions in our credit ratings could increase our borrowing costs, reduce the availability of financing to us or increase our cost of doing business or otherwise negatively impact our business operations.  

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which require us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In Management’s Discussion and Analysis contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2011, we summarized the policies and estimates that we believe to be most critical in understanding the judgments involved in preparing our financial statements and the uncertainties that could affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. There have been no material changes to our existing accounting policies or estimates since we filed our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2011.  

Goodwill and Radio Broadcasting Licenses

Impairment Testing

We have made several radio station acquisitions in the past for which a significant portion of the purchase price was allocated to goodwill and radio broadcasting licenses. Goodwill exists whenever the purchase price exceeds the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible net assets acquired in business combinations. As of September 30, 2012, we had approximately $677.1 million in broadcast licenses and $272.0 million in goodwill, which totaled $949.1 million, and represented approximately 64.2% of our total assets. Therefore, we believe estimating the fair value of goodwill and radio broadcasting licenses is a critical accounting estimate because of the significance of their carrying values in relation to our total assets. We recorded an impairment charge of $313,000 against our Charlotte radio broadcasting licenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. We did not record any impairment charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

We test for impairment annually, or when events or changes in circumstances or other conditions suggest impairment may have occurred. Our annual impairment testing is performed for assets owned as of October 1. Impairment exists when the carrying value of these assets exceeds its respective fair value. When the carrying value exceeds fair value, an impairment amount is charged to operations for the excess.

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Valuation of Broadcasting Licenses

       We utilize the services of a third-party valuation firm to provide independent analysis when evaluating the fair value of our radio broadcasting licenses and reporting units. The testing for radio broadcasting licenses is performed at the unit of accounting level as determined by ASC 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other.” In our case, each unit of accounting is a clustering of radio stations into one geographical market. We use the income approach to value broadcasting licenses, which involves a 10-year model that incorporates several variables, including, but not limited to: (i) estimated discounted cash flows of a hypothetical market participant; (ii) estimated radio market revenue and growth projections; (iii) estimated market share and revenue for the hypothetical participant; (iv) likely media competition within the market; (v) estimated start-up costs and losses incurred in the early years; (vi) estimated profit margins and cash flows based on market size and station type; (vii) anticipated capital expenditures; (viii) probable future terminal values; (ix) an effective tax rate assumption; and (x) a discount rate based on the weighted-average cost of capital for the radio broadcast industry. In calculating the discount rate, we considered: (i) the cost of equity, which includes estimates of the risk-free return, the long-term market return, small stock risk premiums and industry beta; (ii) the cost of debt, which includes estimates for corporate borrowing rates and tax rates; and (iii) estimated average percentages of equity and debt in capital structures. Since our October 2011 annual assessment, we have not made any changes to the methodology for valuing broadcasting licenses.

During the second quarter of 2012, the total market revenue growth for certain markets was below that used in our 2011 annual impairment testing. We deemed this shortfall to be an impairment indicator that warranted interim impairment testing of certain of our radio broadcasting licenses, which we performed as of June 30, 2012. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $313,000 related to our Charlotte radio broadcasting licenses. The remaining radio broadcasting licenses that were tested during the second quarter of 2012 were not impaired. There were no impairment indicators for our radio broadcast licenses noted during the third quarter of 2012. Below are some of the key assumptions used in the income approach model for estimating broadcasting licenses fair values for all annual and interim impairment assessments performed since January 2011.

Radio Broadcasting	May 31,			September 30,			October 1,			June 30,
Licenses	2011 (a)			2011 (a)			2011			2012 (a)
Pre-tax impairment charge (in millions)	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	0.3
Discount Rate		10.0	%		9.5	%		10.0	%		10.0	%
Year 1 Market Revenue Growth Range		1.3% -2.8	%		1.5% -2.0	%		1.5% -2.5	%		1.0% -3.0	%
Long-term Market Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 – 10)		1.5% - 2.0	%		1.5% - 2.0	%		1.0% - 2.0	%		1.0% - 2.0	%
Mature Market Share Range		9.0% - 22.5	%		9.3% - 22.4	%		0.7% - 28.9	%		5.8% - 15.6	%
Operating Profit Margin Range		32.7% - 40.8	%		32.7% - 33.0	%		19.1% - 47.4	%		29.1% - 48.0	%

(a)  Reflects changes only to the key assumptions used in the interim testing for certain units of accounting.

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Valuation of Goodwill

The impairment testing of goodwill is performed at the reporting unit level. In testing for the impairment of goodwill, with the assistance of a third-party valuation firm, we primarily rely on the income approach. The approach involves a 10-year model with similar variables as described above for broadcasting licenses, except that the discounted cash flows are generally based on the Company’s estimated and projected market revenue, market share and operating performance for its reporting units, instead of those for a hypothetical participant. We follow a two-step process to evaluate if a potential impairment exists for goodwill. The first step of the process involves estimating the fair value of each reporting unit. If the reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying value, a second step is performed to allocate the fair value of the reporting unit to the individual assets and liabilities of the reporting unit in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill as of the impairment assessment date. Any excess of the carrying value of the goodwill over the implied fair value of the goodwill is written off as a charge to operations. Since our annual assessment, we have not made any changes to the methodology of valuing or allocating goodwill when determining the carrying values of the radio markets, Reach Media, Interactive One or TV One.

Below are some of the key assumptions used in the income approach model for estimating the fair value for Reach Media for all interim, annual and year end assessments since January 2011. When compared to the discount rates used for assessing radio market reporting units, the higher discount rates used in these assessments reflect a premium for a riskier and broader media business, with a heavier concentration and significantly higher amount of programming content related intangible assets that are highly dependent on the on-air personality Tom Joyner. Reach Media did not meet its budgeted operating cash flow for the third quarter and we performed an interim impairment assessment at September 30, 2012. With the assistance of a third-party valuation firm, the Company completed a valuation of the Reach Media reporting unit and concluded that the carrying value of goodwill attributable to Reach Media had not been impaired.

	March  31,			June 30,			September 30,			December 31,			March 31,			June 30,			September 30,
Reach Media Goodwill	2011			2011			2011			2011			2012			2012			2012
Pre-tax impairment charge (in millions)	$	–		$	–		$	–		$	–		$	–		$	–		$	–
Discount Rate		13.5	%		13.0	%		12.0	%		12.5	%		12.5	%		12.5	%		12.0	%
Year 1 Revenue Growth Rate		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.0	%
Long-term Revenue Growth Rate Range		(1.3)% - 4.9	%		(0.2)% - 3.9	%		(2.0)% - 3.5	%		3.0% - 12.7	%		2.2% - 9.7	%		0.3% - 2.5	%		(4.7)% - 2.8	%
Operating Profit Margin Range		16.2% - 27.4	%		17.6% - 22.6	%		18.8% - 21.7	%		(2.0)% - 16.8	%		3.7% - 18.1	%		4.9% - 15.3	%		4.6% - 19.8	%

In September 2012, the Company performed interim impairment testing on the valuation of goodwill associated with Interactive One. Interactive One net revenues and cash flows declined for the third quarter and year to date 2012 and full year internal projections were revised. When compared to discount rates for the radio reporting units, the higher discount rate used to value the reporting unit is reflective of discount rates applicable to internet media businesses. As a result of the testing, the Company concluded no impairment to the carrying value had occurred. We did not make any changes to the methodology for valuing or allocating goodwill when determining the carrying value. Below are some of the key assumptions used in the income approach model for estimating the fair value for Interactive One since January 2011.

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	October 1,			September 30,
Goodwill (Internet Segment)	2011			2012
Pre-tax impairment charge (in millions)	$	-		$	-
Discount Rate		14.5	%		14.0	%
Year 1 Revenue Growth Rate		20.3	%		15.3	%
Long-term Revenue Growth Rate		2.5	%		2.5	%
Operating Profit Margin Range		0.0% - 28.8	%		5.4 – 26.2	%

      As part of our annual testing, when arriving at the estimated fair values for radio broadcasting licenses and goodwill, we also performed a reasonableness test by comparing our overall average implied multiple based on our cash flow projections and fair values to recently completed sales transactions, and by comparing our fair value estimates to the market capitalization of the Company. The results of these comparisons confirmed that the fair value estimates resulting from our annual assessment for 2011 were reasonable.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, which provides a consistent definition of fair value and ensures that the fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are similar between GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. ASU 2011-04 changes certain fair value measurement principles and enhances the disclosure requirements particularly for level 3 fair value measurements. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2012 and it did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08, which provides companies with an option to perform a qualitative assessment that may allow them to skip the two-step impairment test. ASU 2011-08 amends existing guidance by giving an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If this is the case, companies will need to perform a more detailed two-step goodwill impairment test which is used to identify potential goodwill impairments and to measure the amount of goodwill impairment losses to be recognized, if any. ASU 2011-08 is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2012 and it did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, “Presentation of Comprehensive Income,” which was subsequently modified in December 2011 by ASU 2011-12, “Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05.” This ASU amends existing presentation and disclosure requirements concerning comprehensive income, most significantly by requiring that comprehensive income be presented with net income in a continuous financial statement, or in a separate but consecutive financial statement. The provisions of this ASU (as modified) are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements, other than presentation and disclosure.

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CAPITAL AND COMMERICAL COMMITMENTS:

Radio Broadcasting Licenses

Each of the Company’s radio stations operates pursuant to one or more licenses issued by the Federal Communications Commission that have a maximum term of eight years prior to renewal. The Company’s radio broadcasting licenses expire at various times through October 1, 2020. Although the Company may apply to renew its radio broadcasting licenses, third parties may challenge the Company’s renewal applications. The Company is not aware of any facts or circumstances that would prevent the Company from having its current licenses renewed.

Indebtedness

We have several debt instruments outstanding within our corporate structure. The total amount available under our 2011 Credit Agreement is $411.0 million, consisting of a $386.0 million term loan facility that matures on March 31, 2016 and a $25.0 million revolving loan facility that matures on March 31, 2015. We also have outstanding $747,000 in 6³/₈% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2013 and $327.0 million in our 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes due May 2016. Finally, TV One issued $119.0 million in senior secured notes on February 25, 2011. The notes were issued in connection with the repurchase of its equity interest from certain financial investors and TV One management. The notes bear interest at 10.0% per annum, which is payable monthly, and the entire principal amount is due on March 15, 2016. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources.”  

 Royalty Agreements

Effective December 31, 2009, our radio music license agreements with the two largest performance rights organizations, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (“ASCAP”) and Broadcast Music, Inc. (“BMI”) expired. The Radio Music License Committee (“RMLC”), which negotiates music licensing fees for most of the radio industry with ASCAP and BMI, at that time, reached an agreement with these organizations on a temporary fee schedule that reflected a provisional discount of 7.0% against 2009 fee levels. The temporary fee reductions became effective in January 2010. In May 2010 and June 2010, the U.S. District Court’s judge charged with determining the licenses fees ruled to further reduce interim fees paid to ASCAP and BMI, respectively, down approximately another 11.0% from the previous temporary fees negotiated with the RMLC. In January 2012, the U.S. District Court approved a settlement between RMLC and ASCAP. The settlement determined the amount to be paid to ASCAP for usage through 2016. In addition, stations received a credit for overpayments made in 2010 and 2011 to ASCAP. In June 2012, RMLC and BMI reached a settlement agreement. The settlement covers the period through 2016 and determined a new fee structure based on percentage of revenue. In addition, stations received a credit for overpayments made in 2010 and 2011 to BMI.

The Company has entered into other fixed and variable fee music license agreements with other performance rights organizations, which expire as late as December 2016. In connection with these agreements, the Company incurred expenses of approximately $2.4 million and $7.8 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012, respectively, and approximately $3.1 million and $9.4 million, respectively, for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011.

Lease obligations

We have non-cancelable operating leases for office space, studio space, broadcast towers and transmitter facilities that expire over the next 19 years.

Operating Contracts and Agreements

We have other operating contracts and agreements including employment contracts, on-air talent contracts, severance obligations, retention bonuses, consulting agreements, equipment rental agreements, programming related agreements, and other general operating agreements that expire over the next seven years.

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Reach Media Noncontrolling Interest Shareholders’ Put Rights

Beginning on February 28, 2012, the noncontrolling interest shareholders of Reach Media have an annual right to require Reach Media to purchase all or a portion of their shares at the then current fair market value for such shares.   Beginning in 2012, this annual right can be exercised for a 30-day period beginning February 28 of each year. The purchase price for such shares may be paid in cash and/or registered Class D Common Stock of Radio One, at the discretion of Radio One. As a result, our ability to fund business operations, new acquisitions or new business initiatives could be limited. The noncontrolling interest shareholders of Reach Media did not exercise their right during the 30-day period that ended March 29, 2012. However, we have no assurances that they will or will not exercise their rights in future years.

Contractual Obligations Schedule

The following table represents our contractual obligations as of September 30, 2012:

	Payments Due by Period
Contractual Obligations	2012		2013		2014		2015		2016		2017 and Beyond		Total
	(In thousands)
63/8% Senior Subordinated Notes(1)	$	12	$	753	$	–	$	–	$	–	$	–	$	765
121/2%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes(1)		10,220		40,879		40,879		40,879		339,980		–		472,837
Credit facilities(2)		8,272		32,239		31,951		31,663		372,771		–		476,896
Other operating contracts / agreements(3)		25,513		39,308		26,050		5,301		4,623		642		101,437
Operating lease obligations		2,419		8,314		7,283		6,140		5,322		17,383		46,861
Senior Secured Notes(4)		2,975		11,900		11,900		11,900		121,777		–		160,452
Total	$	49,411	$	133,393	$	118,063	$	95,883	$	844,473	$	18,025	$	1,259,248

(1)	Includes interest obligations based on current effective interest rate on senior subordinated notes outstanding as of September 30, 2012.
(2)	Includes interest obligations based on current effective interest rate and projected interest expense on credit facilities outstanding as of September 30, 2012.
(3)	Includes employment contracts, severance obligations, on-air talent contracts, consulting agreements, equipment rental agreements, programming related agreements, and other general operating agreements. Also includes contracts that TV One has entered into to acquire entertainment programming rights and programs from distributors and producers.  These contracts relate to content assets as well as prepaid programming related agreements.
(4)	Represents $119.0 million issued by TV One in senior secured notes on February 25, 2011.  The notes were issued in connection with the repurchase of its equity interest from certain financial investors and TV One management.  The notes bear interest at 10.0% per annum, which is payable monthly, and the entire principal amount is due on March 15, 2016.

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Other Contingencies

The Company has been named as a defendant in several legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. It is management’s opinion, after consultation with its legal counsel, that the outcome of these claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of September 30, 2012, we had four standby letters of credit totaling approximately $1.1 million in connection with our annual insurance policy renewals and real estate leases.  

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company’s CEO and Chairperson own a music company called Music One, Inc. (“Music One”). The Company sometimes engages in promoting the recorded music product of Music One. Based on the cross-promotional value received by the Company, we believe that the provision of such promotion is fair.  During the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, Radio One made no payments to or on behalf of Music One. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, Radio One paid $37,000 and $5,000, respectively, to or on behalf of Music One, primarily for market talent event appearances, travel reimbursement and sponsorships. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company provided advertising services to Music One in the amounts of $0 and $1,000, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company provided no advertising services to Music One. There were no cash, trade or no-charge orders placed by Music One for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Item 3:  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk affecting Radio One, see Item 7A: “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.  Our exposure related to market risk has not changed materially since December 31, 2011.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

We have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in our periodic SEC reports. Disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, are controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide a reasonable level of assurance of reaching our desired disclosure controls objectives. Our management, including our CEO and CFO, has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in reaching that level of reasonable assurance.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting

During the three months ended September 30, 2012, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

Legal Proceedings

In November 2001, Radio One and certain of its officers and directors were named as defendants in a shareholder class action filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, captioned, In re Radio One, Inc. Initial Public Offering Securities Litigation, Case No. 01-CV-10160. Similar complaints were filed in the same court against hundreds of other public companies (“Issuers”) that conducted initial public offerings of their common stock in the late 1990s (“the IPO Cases”). In the complaint filed against Radio One (as amended), the plaintiffs claimed that Radio One, certain of its officers and directors, and the underwriters of certain of its public offerings violated Section 11 of the Securities Act. The plaintiffs’ claim was based on allegations that Radio One’s registration statement and prospectus failed to disclose material facts regarding the compensation to be received by the underwriters, and the stock allocation practices of the underwriters. The complaint also contains a claim for violation of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 based on allegations that these omissions constituted a deceit on investors. The plaintiffs seek unspecified monetary damages and other relief.

In July 2002, Radio One joined in a global motion, filed by the Issuers, to dismiss the IPO Cases. In October 2002, the court entered an order dismissing the Company’s named officers and directors from the IPO Lawsuits without prejudice, pursuant to an agreement tolling the statute of limitations with respect to Radio One’s officers and directors until September 30, 2003. In February 2003, the court issued a decision denying the motion to dismiss the Section 11 and Section 10(b) claims against Radio One and most of the Issuers.

In July 2003, a Special Litigation Committee of Radio One’s board of directors approved in principle a tentative settlement with the plaintiffs. The proposed settlement would have provided for the dismissal with prejudice of all claims against the participating Issuers and their officers and directors in the IPO Cases and the assignment to plaintiffs of certain potential claims that the Issuers may have against their underwriters. In September 2003, in connection with the proposed settlement, Radio One’s named officers and directors extended the tolling agreement so that it would not expire prior to any settlement being finalized. In June 2004, Radio One executed a final settlement agreement with the plaintiffs. In 2005, the court issued a decision certifying a class action for settlement purposes and granting preliminary approval of the settlement. In 2007, the settlement was terminated pursuant to stipulation of the parties.

In February 2009, plaintiffs informed the court that a new settlement of all IPO Cases had been agreed to in principle, subject to formal approval by the parties and preliminary and final approval by the court. In April 2009, the parties submitted a tentative settlement agreement to the court and moved for preliminary approval thereof. In June 2009, the court granted preliminary approval of the tentative settlement and ordered that notice of the settlement be published and mailed to class members. In October 2009, the court certified the settlement class in each IPO Case and granted final approval to the settlement. Thereafter, a number of shareholders filed appeals to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, objecting to the settlement. On January 10, 2012, the last of these shareholder appeals was dismissed with prejudice.  Accordingly, the settlement is now final, all claims against us and our officers and directors in the IPO Cases will be dismissed with prejudice, and our pro rata share of the settlement fund will be fully funded by insurance. 

Radio One is involved from time to time in various routine legal and administrative proceedings and threatened legal and administrative proceedings incidental to the ordinary course of our business. Radio One believes the resolution of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition or results of operations.

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Item 1A.  Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2011 (the “2011 Annual Report”), which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our 2011 Annual Report, as updated by our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-Q/A, are not the only risks facing our Company.  Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us, or that we currently deem to be immaterial, may also materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

We are currently not in compliance with NASDAQ rules for continued listing of our Class A and Class D common shares.

Our shares of Class A and Class D common stock are currently not in compliance with NASDAQ rules for continued listing and may be at risk of being delisted.

On July 13, 2012, the Company received notification (the “Class D Notification”) from the NASDAQ Stock Markets (“NASDAQ”) that for the 30 consecutive business days prior to July 13, 2012, the bid price of the Company’s Class D common stock had closed below the minimum $1.00 per share requirement for continued listing under Marketplace Rule 5450(a)(1). As such, the Company’s Class D common stock had become non-compliant with NASDAQ’s continued listing requirements.  In accordance with NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has a grace period of 180 calendar days, or until January 9, 2013, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of the Company’s Class D common stock must meet or exceed $1.00 per share for at least ten consecutive business days during this 180-day grace period.  If the Company does not regain compliance by January 9, 2013, NASDAQ will provide written notification that the Company’s Class D common stock will be delisted.  However, the Company may apply to transfer its Class D common stock to the NASDAQ Capital Market.   If its application is approved, NASDAQ will afford the Company a second 180 calendar day compliance period in order to regain compliance while on the NASDAQ Capital Market.  If the Company does not regain compliance after such additional compliance period, NASDAQ will provide written notification that the Company’s Class D common stock will be delisted.  The Class D Notification did not impact upon the Company’s Class A common stock.

On July 26, 2012, the Company received notification (the “Class A Notification”) from NASDAQ that for the 30 consecutive business days prior to July 26, 2012, the bid price of the Company’s Class A common stock had closed below the minimum $1.00 per share requirement for continued listing. As such, the Company’s Class A common stock had become non-compliant with NASDAQ’s continued listing requirements.  As with the Company’s Class D common stock, the Company has a grace period of 180 calendar days, or until January 22, 2013, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of the Company’s Class A common stock must meet or exceed $1.00 per share for at least ten consecutive business days during this 180-day grace period.  If the Company does not regain compliance by January 22, 2013, NASDAQ will provide written notification that the Company’s Class A common stock will be delisted.  However, the Company may apply for an additional grace period if it meets all of the criteria for continued listing other than the minimum closing bid price at the time of application for the additional grace period. If the Company then fails to regain compliance within the additional grace period permitted by the NASDAQ Capital Market, the Company’s Class A common stock will be subject to delisting by NASDAQ.

The Company will consider available options to resolve the noncompliance with the minimum bid price requirement for both the Class A and Class D common stock, including but not limited to the implementation of a reverse stock split. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirements or other NASDAQ listing criteria for either class of stock.

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.  Removed and Reserved

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Item 5.  Other Information

 None.

Item 6.  Exhibits

Exhibit
Number	Description
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101	Financial information from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, formatted in XBRL.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

RADIO ONE, INC.

/s/ PETER D. THOMPSON

Peter D. Thompson

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Accounting Officer)

November 13, 2012 

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

I, Alfred C. Liggins, III, Chief Executive Officer and President of Radio One, Inc., certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Radio One, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’sthirdfiscal quarter in the case of this report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

	By:	/s/ Alfred C. Liggins, III
		Alfred C. Liggins, III
		President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:November 13, 2012

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

I, Peter D. Thompson, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer of Radio One, Inc., certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Radio One, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(i) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’sthird fiscal quarter in the case of this report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

	By:	/s/ Peter D. Thompson
		Peter D. Thompson
		Executive Vice President,
		Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer
Date:November 13, 2012

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

      Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of Radio One, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

(i)	the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter endedSeptember 30, 2012 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(ii)	the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

	By:	/s/ Alfred C. Liggins, III
		Name: Alfred C. Liggins, III
		Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:November 13, 2012

      A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Radio One, Inc. and will be retained by Radio One, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

      Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of Radio One, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

(i)	The accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter endedSeptember 30, 2012 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(ii)	the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

	By:	/s/ Peter D. Thompson
		Name: Peter D. Thompson
		Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date:November 13, 2012

      A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Radio One, Inc. and will be retained by Radio One, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012
Stock Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	4,831	5,129	4,831
Restricted Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	105	1,137	114

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GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES (Details Textual) (Licensing Agreements [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Licensing Agreements [Member]
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	Sep. 30, 2012
Shares, Unvested at December 31, 2011	144,000
Shares Granted	0
Shares Vested	(62,000)
Shares Forfeited/cancelled/expired	0
Shares, Unvested at September 30, 2012	82,000
Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Unvested at December 31, 2011	$ 1.10
Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Grants	$ 0
Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Vested	$ 1.09
Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Forfeited/cancelled/expired	$ 0
Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Unvested at September 30, 2012	$ 1.11

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INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended					12 Months Ended				3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended					9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Feb. 28, 2011	Feb. 28, 2011 Financial Investers [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Senior Notes [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Senior Notes [Member]	Feb. 28, 2011 Senior Notes [Member]	Feb. 25, 2011 Senior Notes [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 TV One LLC [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 TV One LLC [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 TV One LLC [Member]	Apr. 25, 2011 TV One LLC [Member]	Feb. 28, 2011 TV One LLC [Member]	Apr. 30, 2007 TV One LLC [Member]	Jan. 31, 2004 TV One LLC [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 TV One LLC [Member] Advertising Services [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 TV One LLC [Member] Advertising Services [Member]	Dec. 31, 2003 TV One LLC [Member] Advertising Services [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Aggregate Cost																		$ 74,000,000
Equity Method Investments																	60,300,000
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments														13,700,000
Long-term Debt, Gross	825,037,000		825,037,000		815,652,000			119,000,000	119,000,000									74,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage											10.00%
Private Placement Debt Offering Utilized Amount										82,400,000
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage															51.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent						50.00%									51.00%	2.00%
Operating income	21,533,000	13,120,000	56,786,000	34,488,000								0	3,300,000
Debt Instrument Maturity Period								Mar. 15, 2016
Percentage Of Outstanding Membership Interest						2.00%	15.40%								12.40%
Percentage Of Outstanding Membership Interest Before Acquisition															36.80%
Percentage Of Outstanding Membership Interest After Acquisition															50.90%
Sales Revenue, Services, Net																			511,000
Fees and Commissions																					$ 500,000
Media Placement Fee																				15.00%

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012 Standby Letters Of Credit [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Music License Agreements [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Music License Agreements [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Music License Agreements [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Music License Agreements [Member]	Dec. 31, 2009 Minimum [Member]	Dec. 31, 2009 Maximum [Member]
License Expenses		$ 2.4	$ 3.1	$ 7.8	$ 9.4
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Liability	$ 1.1
Percentage Of Provisional Discount On Music Licensing Fee						7.00%	11.00%
Number Of Letters of Credit	4

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ACQUISITIONS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net revenue	$ 109,952	$ 104,445	$ 318,910	$ 301,801
Costs and expenses, net	123,016	120,026	368,548	230,940
Net (loss) income	$ (13,064)	$ (15,581)	$ (49,638)	$ 70,861

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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value [Table Text Block]

The fair values and the presentation of the Company’s derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

	Liability Derivatives
	As of September 30, 2012			As of December 31, 2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
	Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value	Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Employment agreement award	Other Long-Term Liabilities	$	11,086	Other Long-Term Liabilities	$	10,346
Total derivatives		$	11,086		$	10,346

Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]

The effect and the presentation of the Company’s derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations are as follows:

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Amount of Gain in Other Comprehensive Loss on Derivative (Effective Portion)				Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Income (Effective Portion)					Gain (Loss) in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
	Amount				Location	Amount				Location	Amount
Three Months Ended September 30,
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
	2012		2011			2012		2011			2012		2011
Interest rate swaps	$	—	$	—	Interest expense	$	—	$	—	Interest expense	$	—	$	—

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Amount of Gain in Other Comprehensive Loss on Derivative (Effective Portion)				Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Income (Effective Portion)						Gain (Loss) in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
	Amount				Location	Amount					Location	Amount
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
	2012		2011			2012		2011				2012		2011
Interest rate swaps	$	—	$	—	Interest expense	$	—	$	(258	)	Interest expense	$	—	$	—

Schedule Of Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	Location of Gain (Loss) in Income of Derivative	Amount of Gain (Loss) in Income of Derivative
		Three Months Ended September 30,
		2012			2011
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Employment agreement award	Corporate selling, general and administrative expense	$	(46	)	$	(3,068	)

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	Location of Gain (Loss) in Income on Derivative	Amount of Gain (Loss) in Income of Derivative
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2012			2011
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Employment agreement award	Corporate selling, general and administrative expense	$	(740	)	$	(3,538	)

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details Textual) (Music One Inc [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Music One Inc [Member]
Selling and Marketing Expense		$ 37,000	$ 5,000
Advertising Expense	$ 0	$ 1,000

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INVESTMENTS (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Available-for-sale Securities , Fair Value less than 1 Year	$ 0	$ 3,160
Available-for-sale Securities ,Unrealized Losses less than 1 Year	0	(180)
Available-for-sale Securities , Fair Value greater than 1 Year	775	1,693
Available-for-sale Securities, Unrealized Losses greater than 1 Year	(16)	(86)
Available For Sale Securities ,Total Unrealized Losses	(16)	(266)
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities , Fair Value less than 1 Year	0	2,760
Available-for-sale Securities ,Unrealized Losses less than 1 Year	0	(178)
Available-for-sale Securities , Fair Value greater than 1 Year	775	1,693
Available-for-sale Securities, Unrealized Losses greater than 1 Year	(16)	(86)
Available For Sale Securities ,Total Unrealized Losses	(16)	(264)
Mortgage-Backed Securities, Issued By Us Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities , Fair Value less than 1 Year	0	400
Available-for-sale Securities ,Unrealized Losses less than 1 Year	0	(2)
Available-for-sale Securities , Fair Value greater than 1 Year	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Unrealized Losses greater than 1 Year	0	0
Available For Sale Securities ,Total Unrealized Losses	$ 0	$ (2)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 48,660	$ 35,939	$ 33,171	$ 9,192
Short-term investments	165	761
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	89,255	83,876
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	6,066	8,421
Current portion of content assets	31,021	27,383
Current assets from discontinued operations	85	90
Total current assets	175,252	156,470
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	35,230	33,988
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	1,213,464	1,244,861
CONTENT ASSETS, net	47,413	38,934
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS	2,367	7,428
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES	0	0
OTHER ASSETS	3,771	3,325
NON-CURRENT ASSETS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	1,426	1,476
Total assets	1,478,923	1,486,482
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	10,187	5,626
Accrued interest	5,994	6,703
Accrued compensation and related benefits	11,296	10,981
Current portion of content payables	22,015	20,807
Income taxes payable	1,037	1,794
Other current liabilities	12,846	12,227
Current portion of long-term debt	4,587	3,860
Current liabilites from discontinued operations	186	260
Total current liabilities	68,148	62,258
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion and original issue discount	814,733	805,044
CONTENT PAYABLES, net of current portion	11,596	16,168
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	20,563	18,521
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES	179,361	153,521
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	21	29
Total liabilities	1,094,422	1,055,541
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	21,580	20,343
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock	50	50
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(52)	(199)
Additional paid-in capital	1,000,368	1,001,840
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	(845,794)	(796,156)
Total stockholders' equity	154,572	205,535
Noncontrolling interest	208,349	205,063
Total Equity	362,921	410,598
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity	1,478,923	1,486,482
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	1,593	187	132	1,043
Short-term investments	0	0
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	31,287	29,896
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,258	1,691
Current portion of content assets	0	0
Current assets from discontinued operations	(40)	(35)
Total current assets	34,098	31,739
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	17,435	17,994
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	540,524	551,271
CONTENT ASSETS, net	0	0
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS	0	0
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES	0	0
OTHER ASSETS	318	204
NON-CURRENT ASSETS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	1,426	1,476
Total assets	593,801	602,684
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	2,004	1,568
Accrued interest	0	0
Accrued compensation and related benefits	2,417	1,958
Current portion of content payables	0	0
Income taxes payable	0	0
Other current liabilities	9,149	9,367
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0
Current liabilites from discontinued operations	158	230
Total current liabilities	13,728	13,123
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion and original issue discount	0	0
CONTENT PAYABLES, net of current portion	0	0
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	1,093	1,240
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES	0	0
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	21	29
Total liabilities	14,842	14,392
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	0	0
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock	0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	160,669	197,680
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	418,290	390,612
Total stockholders' equity	578,959	588,292
Noncontrolling interest	0	0
Total Equity	578,959	588,292
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity	593,801	602,684
Radio One [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	47,067	35,752	33,039	8,149
Short-term investments	165	761
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	57,968	53,980
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	4,808	6,730
Current portion of content assets	31,021	27,383
Current assets from discontinued operations	125	125
Total current assets	141,154	124,731
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	17,795	15,994
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	672,940	693,590
CONTENT ASSETS, net	47,413	38,934
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS	2,367	7,428
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES	578,959	588,292
OTHER ASSETS	3,453	3,121
NON-CURRENT ASSETS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	0	0
Total assets	1,464,081	1,472,090
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	8,183	4,058
Accrued interest	5,994	6,703
Accrued compensation and related benefits	8,879	9,023
Current portion of content payables	22,015	20,807
Income taxes payable	1,037	1,794
Other current liabilities	3,697	2,860
Current portion of long-term debt	4,587	3,860
Current liabilites from discontinued operations	28	30
Total current liabilities	54,420	49,135
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion and original issue discount	814,733	805,044
CONTENT PAYABLES, net of current portion	11,596	16,168
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	19,470	17,281
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES	179,361	153,521
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	0	0
Total liabilities	1,079,580	1,041,149
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	21,580	20,343
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock	50	50
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(52)	(199)
Additional paid-in capital	1,000,368	1,001,840
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	(845,794)	(796,156)
Total stockholders' equity	154,572	205,535
Noncontrolling interest	208,349	205,063
Total Equity	362,921	410,598
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity	1,464,081	1,472,090
Eliminations [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Short-term investments	0	0
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	0
Current portion of content assets	0	0
Current assets from discontinued operations	0	0
Total current assets	0	0
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	0	0
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	0	0
CONTENT ASSETS, net	0	0
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS	0	0
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES	(578,959)	(588,292)
OTHER ASSETS	0	0
NON-CURRENT ASSETS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	0	0
Total assets	(578,959)	(588,292)
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	0	0
Accrued interest	0	0
Accrued compensation and related benefits	0	0
Current portion of content payables	0	0
Income taxes payable	0	0
Other current liabilities	0	0
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0
Current liabilites from discontinued operations	0	0
Total current liabilities	0	0
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion and original issue discount	0	0
CONTENT PAYABLES, net of current portion	0	0
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	0	0
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES	0	0
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	0	0
Total liabilities	0	0
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	0	0
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock	0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	(160,669)	(197,680)
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	(418,290)	(390,612)
Total stockholders' equity	(578,959)	(588,292)
Noncontrolling interest	0	0
Total Equity	(578,959)	(588,292)
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity	$ (578,959)	$ (588,292)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net income (loss)	$ (10,255)	$ (7,395)	$ (38,975)	$ 29,830
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			29,112	25,825
Amortization of debt financing costs			2,281	3,040
Amortization of content assets			28,569	20,564
Amortization of launch assets			7,468	0
Deferred income taxes			25,840	79,937
Gain on investment in affiliated company	0	0	0	(146,879)
Equity in income of affiliated company	0	0	0	(3,287)
Impairment of long-lived assets	0	0	313	0
Stock-based compensation and other non-cash compensation	37	760	127	2,895
Non-cash interest			15,069	19,123
Loss on retirement of debt	0	0	0	7,743
Effect of change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired:
Trade accounts receivable			(5,379)	(27,857)
Prepaid expenses and other assets			2,355	1,157
Other assets			(299)	3,402
Accounts payable			4,561	4,271
Due to corporate/from subsidiaries			0	0
Accrued interest			(709)	1,921
Accrued compensation and related benefits			315	292
Income taxes payable			(757)	603
Other liabilities			2,941	6,241
Payments for content assets			(43,618)	(12,761)
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities of discontinued operations			(27)	290
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities			29,187	16,350
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment			(9,535)	(5,410)
Net cash and investments acquired in connection with TV One consolidation			0	65,245
Proceeds from sales of investment securities			6,286	0
Purchases of investment securities			(629)	0
Investment in subsidiaries			0	0
Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities			(3,878)	59,835
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from credit facility			0	378,280
Repayment of credit facility			(4,829)	(355,611)
Debt refinancing and modification costs			(18)	(6,197)
Repurchase of noncontrolling interests			0	(54,595)
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest member			0	2,776
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest members of Reach Media			0	(933)
Repurchase of common stock			0	(8,516)
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest members of TV One			(7,741)	(7,410)
Net cash flows used in financing activities			(12,588)	(52,206)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS			12,721	23,979
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period			35,939	9,192
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	48,660	33,171	48,660	33,171
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net income (loss)	11,296	10,959	27,678	26,421
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			5,450	6,140
Amortization of debt financing costs			0	0
Amortization of content assets			0	0
Amortization of launch assets			0
Deferred income taxes			0	0
Gain on investment in affiliated company				0
Equity in income of affiliated company				0
Impairment of long-lived assets	0		313
Stock-based compensation and other non-cash compensation			0	0
Non-cash interest			0	0
Loss on retirement of debt				0
Effect of change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired:
Trade accounts receivable			(1,391)	(789)
Prepaid expenses and other assets			1,687	327
Other assets			(114)	226
Accounts payable			436	591
Due to corporate/from subsidiaries			(32,584)	(33,184)
Accrued interest			0	0
Accrued compensation and related benefits			459	(456)
Income taxes payable			0	0
Other liabilities			(365)	(178)
Payments for content assets			0	0
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities of discontinued operations			(163)	0
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities			1,406	(911)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment			0	0
Net cash and investments acquired in connection with TV One consolidation				0
Proceeds from sales of investment securities			0
Purchases of investment securities			0
Investment in subsidiaries			0	0
Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities			0	0
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from credit facility				0
Repayment of credit facility			0	0
Debt refinancing and modification costs			0	0
Repurchase of noncontrolling interests				0
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest member				0
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest members of Reach Media			0	0
Repurchase of common stock				0
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest members of TV One			0	0
Net cash flows used in financing activities			0	0
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS			1,406	(911)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period			187	1,043
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	1,593	132	1,593	132
Radio One [Member]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net income (loss)	(10,255)	(7,395)	(38,975)	29,830
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			23,662	19,685
Amortization of debt financing costs			2,281	3,040
Amortization of content assets			28,569	20,564
Amortization of launch assets			7,468
Deferred income taxes			25,840	79,937
Gain on investment in affiliated company				(146,879)
Equity in income of affiliated company				(3,287)
Impairment of long-lived assets	0		0
Stock-based compensation and other non-cash compensation			127	2,895
Non-cash interest			15,069	19,123
Loss on retirement of debt				7,743
Effect of change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired:
Trade accounts receivable			(3,988)	(27,059)
Prepaid expenses and other assets			668	830
Other assets			(185)	3,176
Accounts payable			4,125	3,680
Due to corporate/from subsidiaries			32,584	33,184
Accrued interest			(709)	1,921
Accrued compensation and related benefits			(144)	748
Income taxes payable			(757)	603
Other liabilities			3,306	6,419
Payments for content assets			(43,618)	(12,761)
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities of discontinued operations			136	290
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities			55,459	43,682
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment			(9,535)	(5,410)
Net cash and investments acquired in connection with TV One consolidation				65,245
Proceeds from sales of investment securities			6,286
Purchases of investment securities			(629)
Investment in subsidiaries			(27,678)	(26,421)
Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities			(31,556)	33,414
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from credit facility				378,280
Repayment of credit facility			(4,829)	(355,611)
Debt refinancing and modification costs			(18)	(6,197)
Repurchase of noncontrolling interests				(54,595)
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest member				2,776
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest members of Reach Media				(933)
Repurchase of common stock				(8,516)
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest members of TV One			(7,741)	(7,410)
Net cash flows used in financing activities			(12,588)	(52,206)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS			11,315	24,890
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period			35,752	8,149
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	47,067	33,039	47,067	33,039
Eliminations [Member]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net income (loss)	(11,296)	(10,959)	(27,678)	(26,421)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			0	0
Amortization of debt financing costs			0	0
Amortization of content assets			0	0
Amortization of launch assets			0
Deferred income taxes			0	0
Gain on investment in affiliated company				0
Equity in income of affiliated company				0
Impairment of long-lived assets			0
Stock-based compensation and other non-cash compensation			0	0
Non-cash interest			0	0
Loss on retirement of debt				0
Effect of change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired:
Trade accounts receivable			0	0
Prepaid expenses and other assets			0	0
Other assets			0	0
Accounts payable			0	0
Due to corporate/from subsidiaries			0	0
Accrued interest			0	0
Accrued compensation and related benefits			0	0
Income taxes payable			0	0
Other liabilities			0	0
Payments for content assets			0	0
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities of discontinued operations			0	0
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities			(27,678)	(26,421)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment			0	0
Net cash and investments acquired in connection with TV One consolidation				0
Proceeds from sales of investment securities			0
Purchases of investment securities			0
Investment in subsidiaries			27,678	26,421
Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities			27,678	26,421
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from credit facility				0
Repayment of credit facility			0	0
Debt refinancing and modification costs			0	0
Repurchase of noncontrolling interests				0
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest member				0
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest members of Reach Media			0	0
Repurchase of common stock				0
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest members of TV One			0	0
Net cash flows used in financing activities			0	0
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS			0	0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period			0	0
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Repurchase Program 2011 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2010 Stock Plan LTIP Shares 2009 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2009 Stock Plan LTIP Shares 2009 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2009 Chief Executive Officer [Member] Stock Plan LTIP Shares 2009 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2009 Board Of Directors Chairman [Member] Stock Plan LTIP Shares 2009 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2009 Chief Financial Officer [Member] Stock Plan LTIP Shares 2009 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2009 Chief Operating Officer [Member] Stock Plan LTIP Shares 2009 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2009 Former President Of Radio Division [Member] Stock Plan LTIP Shares 2009 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2009 Other Key Employees [Member] Stock Plan LTIP Shares 2009 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Common Class A [Member] Stock Option and Restricted Stock Grant Plan 1999 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Common Class D [Member] Stock Option and Restricted Stock Grant Plan 1999 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Common Class D [Member] Stock Plan 2009 [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount					$ 15,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized							3,250,000							1,408,099	10,816,198	8,250,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant																4,724,272
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross								1,000,000	300,000	225,000	225,000	130,000	1,370,000
Share Based Compensation Arrangement Number Of Employees Covered							31						26
Percentage Of Restricted Stock Award Vested During Period						33.00%
Stock-based compensation	37,000	760,000	127,000	2,895,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	150,600		151,000	181,520
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award Options Vested In Period			95,064	725,794
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Stock Options	141,000		141,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition			13 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value			$ 3.37
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options	$ 74,000		$ 74,000

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events [Text Block]

16.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:

The Company announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the assets of one of its Columbus, Ohio radio stations, WJKR-FM (The Jack, 98.9 FM), to Salem Media of Ohio, Inc., a subsidiary of Salem Communications.  The closing on the sale of WJKR-FM is subject to customary conditions, prorations and adjustments, including approval from the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”). The Company expects the transaction to close shortly after final consent from the FCC. However, under a local marketing agreement, Salem will be providing programming for the station beginning as of November 1, 2012.

On October 22, 2012, the Company announced that Alfred Liggins, the Company’s CEO and President, would add oversight of all daily network operations for TV One to his portfolio of duties. The Company announced that Mr. Liggins would assume the title of CEO of TV One effective November 1.  As a result, the Company further announced that TV One’s current President and CEO Wonya Lucas would step down at the end of October 2012.

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GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES (Details) (Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012		Oct. 01, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011		May 31, 2011
Pre-tax impairment charge	$ 0.3	[1]	$ 0	$ 0	[1]	$ 0	[1]
Discount Rate	10.00%	[1]	10.00%	9.50%	[1]	10.00%	[1]
Minimum [Member]
Year1 Market Revenue Growth Range	1.00%	[1]	1.50%	1.50%	[1]	1.30%	[1]
Long-term Market Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 - 10)	1.00%	[1]	1.00%	1.50%	[1]	1.50%	[1]
Mature Market Share Range	5.80%	[1]	0.70%	9.30%	[1]	9.00%	[1]
Operating Profit Margin Range	29.10%	[1]	19.10%	32.70%	[1]	32.70%	[1]
Maximum [Member]
Year1 Market Revenue Growth Range	3.00%	[1]	2.50%	2.00%	[1]	2.80%	[1]
Long-term Market Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 - 10)	2.00%	[1]	2.00%	2.00%	[1]	2.00%	[1]
Mature Market Share Range	15.60%	[1]	28.90%	22.40%	[1]	22.50%	[1]
Operating Profit Margin Range	48.00%	[1]	47.40%	33.00%	[1]	40.80%	[1]

[1] Reflects changes only to the key assumptions used in quarterly interim testing for certain reporting units.

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 4) (Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Technique [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Employment Agreement Award [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	11.50%
Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Growth Rate	3.00%
Fair Value Inputs, Market Multiple	10
Fair Value Inputs, Value Per Subscriber	$ 7.00
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach
Incentive Award Plan [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	11.50%
Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Growth Rate	3.00%
Fair Value Inputs, Market Multiple	10
Fair Value Inputs, Value Per Subscriber	$ 7.00
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	12.00%
Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Growth Rate	2.00%
Fair Value Measurements, Valuation Techniques	Discounted Cash Flow

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	$ (10,255)	$ (7,395)	$ (38,975)	$ 29,830
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES	27	(220)	147	(164)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	(10,228)	(7,615)	(38,828)	29,666
LESS: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	2,809	2,483	10,663	5,403
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	(13,037)	(10,098)	(49,491)	24,263
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	11,296	10,959	27,678	26,421
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES	0	0	0	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	11,296	10,959	27,678	26,421
LESS: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	0	0	0	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	11,296	10,959	27,678	26,421
Radio One [Member]
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	(10,255)	(7,395)	(38,975)	29,830
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES	27	(220)	147	(164)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	(10,228)	(7,615)	(38,828)	29,666
LESS: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	2,809	2,483	10,663	5,403
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	(13,037)	(10,098)	(49,491)	24,263
Eliminations [Member]
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	(11,296)	(10,959)	(27,678)	(26,421)
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES	0	0	0	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	(11,296)	(10,959)	(27,678)	(26,421)
LESS: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	0	0	0	0
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$ (11,296)	$ (10,959)	$ (27,678)	$ (26,421)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Schedule of Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]

Three Months Ended September 30, 2012

	Combined
	Guarantor		Radio
	Subsidiaries		One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
NET REVENUE	$	36,357	$	73,595		$	—		$	109,952
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical		7,890		24,564			—			32,454
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		15,099		21,551			—			36,650
Corporate selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		—		9,630			—			9,630
Depreciation and amortization		1,779		7,906						9,685
Impairment of long-lived assets		—		—			—			—
Total operating expenses		24,768		63,651			—			88,419
Operating income		11,589		9,944			—			21,533
INTEREST INCOME		—		108			—			108
INTEREST EXPENSE		308		21,871			—			22,179
OTHER EXPENSE, net		—		681			—			681
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		11,281		(12,500	)		—			(1,219	)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		—		9,051			—			9,051
Net income (loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		11,281		(21,551	)		—			(10,270	)
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES		—		11,296			(11,296	)		—
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		11,281		(10,255	)		(11,296	)		(10,270	)
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax		15		—			—			15
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)		11,296		(10,255	)		(11,296	)		(10,255	)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		2,809			—			2,809
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	11,296	$	(13,064	)	$	(11,296	)	$	(13,064	)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2011

	Combined
	Guarantor		Radio
	Subsidiaries		One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
NET REVENUE	$	35,403	$	69,042		$	—		$	104,445
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical		7,995		24,747			—			32,742
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		14,531		21,504			—			36,035
Corporate selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		—		11,044			—			11,044
Depreciation and amortization		1,930		9,574			—			11,504
Total operating expenses		24,456		66,869			—			91,325
Operating income		10,947		2,173			—			13,120
INTEREST INCOME		—		103			—			103
INTEREST EXPENSE		—		22,973			—			22,973
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, net		—		(19	)		—			(19	)
Income (loss) before benefit from income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		10,947		(20,678	)		—			(9,731	)
BENEFIT FROM INCOME TAXES		—		(2,325	)		—			(2,325	)
Net income (loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		10,947		(18,353	)		—			(7,406	)
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES		—		10,959			(10,959	)		—
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		10,947		(7,394	)		(10,959	)		(7,406	)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax		12		(1	)		—			11
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)		10,959		(7,395	)		(10,959	)		(7,395	)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		2,483			—			2,483
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	10,959	$	(9,878	)	$	(10,959	)	$	(9,878	)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

	Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries		Radio One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
NET REVENUE	$	103,036	$	215,874		$	—		$	318,910
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical		24,209		72,368			—			96,577
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		44,615		62,429			—			107,044
Corporate selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		—		29,078			—			29,078
Depreciation and amortization		5,450		23,662			—			29,112
Impairment of long-lived assets		313		—			—			313
Total operating expenses		74,587		187,537			—			262,124
Operating income		28,449		28,337			—			56,786
INTEREST INCOME		—		155			—			155
INTEREST EXPENSE		807		68,047			—			68,854
OTHER EXPENSE, NET		—		1,284			—			1,284
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		27,642		(40,839	)		—			(13,197	)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		—		25,814			—			25,814
Net income (loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		27,642		(66,653	)		—			(39,011	)
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES		—		27,678			(27,678	)		—
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		27,642		(38,975	)		(27,678	)		(39,011	)
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax		36		—			—			36
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)		27,678		(38,975	)		(27,678	)		(38,975	)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		10,663			—			10,663
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	27,678	$	(49,638	)	$	(27,678	)	$	(49,638	)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

	Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Radio One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
NET REVENUE	$	97,241		$	169,275		$	—		$	266,516
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical		24,191			58,100			—			82,291
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		40,419			55,917			—			96,336
Corporate selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		—			27,576			—			27,576
Depreciation and amortization		6,140			19,685			—			25,825
Total operating expenses		70,750			161,278			—			232,028
Operating income		26,491			7,997			—			34,488
INTEREST INCOME		—			120			—			120
INTEREST EXPENSE		—			65,222			—			65,222
GAIN ON INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY		—			146,879			—			146,879
EQUITY IN INCOME OF AFFILIATED COMPANY		—			3,287			—			3,287
LOSS ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT		—			7,743			—			7,743
OTHER EXPENSE, NET		—			3			—			3
Income before provision for income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		26,491			85,315			—			111,806
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		—			81,905			—			81,905
Net income before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		26,491			3,410			—			29,901
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES		—			26,421			(26,421	)		—
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		26,491			29,831			(26,421	)		29,901
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax		(70	)		(1	)		—			(71	)
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)		26,421			29,830			(26,421	)		29,830
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—			5,403			—			5,403
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	26,421		$	24,427		$	(26,421	)	$	24,427

Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

 CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2012

	Combined
	Guarantor		Radio
	Subsidiaries		One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	11,296	$	(10,255	)	$	(11,296	)	$	(10,255	)
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES		—		27			—			27
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		11,296		(10,228	)		(11,296	)		(10,228	)
LESS:  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		2,809			—			2,809
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	11,296	$	(13,037	)	$	(11,296	)	$	(13,037	)

  CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2011

	Combined
	Guarantor		Radio
	Subsidiaries		One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	10,959	$	(7,395	)	$	(10,959	)	$	(7,395	)
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES		—		(220	)		—			(220	)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		10,959		(7,615	)		(10,959	)		(7,615	)
LESS:  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		2,483			—			2,483
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	10,959	$	(10,098	)	$	(10,959	)	$	(10,098	)

 CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

	Combined
	Guarantor		Radio
	Subsidiaries		One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	27,678	$	(38,975	)	$	(27,678	)	$	(38,975	)
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES		—		147			—			147
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		27,678		(38,828	)		(27,678	)		(38,828	)
LESS:  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		10,663			—			10,663
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	27,678	$	(49,491	)	$	(27,678	)	$	(49,491	)

 CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

	Combined
	Guarantor		Radio
	Subsidiaries		One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	26,421	$	29,830		$	(26,421	)	$	29,830
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES		—		(164	)		—			(164	)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		26,421		29,666			(26,421	)		29,666
LESS:  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		5,403			—			5,403
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	26,421	$	24,263		$	(26,421	)	$	24,263

Schedule of Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]

CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

As of September 30, 2012

	Combined
	Guarantor			Radio One,
	Subsidiaries			Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,593		$	47,067		$	—		$	48,660
Short-term investments		—			165			—			165
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts		31,287			57,968			—			89,255
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,258			4,808			—			6,066
Current portion of content assets		—			31,021			—			31,021
Current assets from discontinued operations		(40	)		125			—			85
Total current assets		34,098			141,154			—			175,252
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net		17,435			17,795			—			35,230
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net		540,524			672,940			—			1,213,464
CONTENT ASSETS, net		—			47,413			—			47,413
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS		—			2,367			—			2,367
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES		—			578,959			(578,959	)		—
OTHER ASSETS		318			3,453			—			3,771
NON-CURRENT ASSETS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS		1,426			—			—			1,426
Total assets	$	593,801		$	1,464,081		$	(578,959	)	$	1,478,923
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	2,004		$	8,183		$	—		$	10,187
Accrued interest		—			5,994			—			5,994
Accrued compensation and related benefits		2,417			8,879			—			11,296
Current portion of content payables		—			22,015			—			22,015
Income taxes payable		—			1,037			—			1,037
Other current liabilities		9,149			3,697			—			12,846
Current portion of long-term debt		—			4,587			—			4,587
Current liabilities from discontinued operations		158			28			—			186
Total current liabilities		13,728			54,420			—			68,148
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion and original issue discount		—			814,733			—			814,733
CONTENT PAYABLES, net of current portion		—			11,596			—			11,596
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES		1,093			19,470			—			20,563
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES		—			179,361			—			179,361
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS		21			—			—			21
Total liabilities		14,842			1,079,580			—			1,094,422
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST		—			21,580			—			21,580
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock		—			50			—			50
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		—			(52	)		—			(52	)
Additional paid-in capital		160,669			1,000,368			(160,669	)		1,000,368
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)		418,290			(845,794	)		(418,290	)		(845,794	)
Total stockholders’ equity		578,959			154,572			(578,959	)		154,572
Noncontrolling interest		—			208,349			—			208,349
Total Equity		578,959			362,921			(578,959	)		362,921
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity	$	593,801		$	1,464,081		$	(578,959	)	$	1,478,923

As of December 31, 2011

	Combined
	Guarantor			Radio One,
	Subsidiaries			Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(In thousands)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	187		$	35,752		$	—		$	35,939
Short-term investments		—			761			—			761
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts		29,896			53,980			—			83,876
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,691			6,730			—			8,421
Current portion of content assets		—			27,383			—			27,383
Current assets from discontinued operations		(35	)		125			—			90
Total current assets		31,739			124,731			—			156,470
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net		17,994			15,994			—			33,988
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net		551,271			693,590			—			1,244,861
CONTENT ASSETS, net		—			38,934			—			38,934
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS		—			7,428			—			7,428
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES		—			588,292			(588,292	)		—
OTHER ASSETS		204			3,121			—			3,325
NON-CURRENT ASSETS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS		1,476			—			—			1,476
Total assets	$	602,684		$	1,472,090		$	(588,292	)	$	1,486,482
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	1,568		$	4,058		$	—		$	5,626
Accrued interest		—			6,703			—			6,703
Accrued compensation and related benefits		1,958			9,023			—			10,981
Current portion of content payables		—			20,807			—			20,807
Income taxes payable		—			1,794			—			1,794
Other current liabilities		9,367			2,860			—			12,227
Current portion of long-term debt		—			3,860			—			3,860
Current liabilities from discontinued operations		230			30			—			260
Total current liabilities		13,123			49,135			—			62,258
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion and original issue discount		—			805,044			—			805,044
CONTENT PAYABLES, net of current portion		—			16,168			—			16,168
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES		1,240			17,281			—			18,521
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES		—			153,521			—			153,521
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS		29			—			—			29
Total liabilities		14,392			1,041,149			—			1,055,541
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST		—			20,343			—			20,343
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock		—			50			—			50
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		—			(199	)		—			(199	)
Additional paid-in capital		197,680			1,001,840			(197,680	)		1,001,840
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)		390,612			(796,156	)		(390,612	)		(796,156	)
Total stockholders’ equity		588,292			205,535			(588,292	)		205,535
Noncontrolling interest		—			205,063			—			205,063
Total Equity		588,292			410,598			(588,292	)		410,598
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity	$	602,684		$	1,472,090		$	(588,292	)	$	1,486,482

Schedule of Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

	Combined
	Guarantor			Radio
	Subsidiaries			One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net income (loss)	$	27,678		$	(38,975	)	$	(27,678	)	$	(38,975	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		5,450			23,662			—			29,112
Amortization of debt financing costs		—			2,281			—			2,281
Amortization of content assets		—			28,569			—			28,569
Amortization of launch assets		—			7,468			—			7,468
Deferred income taxes		—			25,840			—			25,840
Impairment of long-lived assets		313			—			—			313
Stock-based compensation and other non-cash compensation		—			127			—			127
Non-cash interest		—			15,069			—			15,069
Effect of change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired:
Trade accounts receivable, net		(1,391	)		(3,988	)		—			(5,379	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,687			668			—			2,355
Other assets		(114	)		(185	)		—			(299	)
Accounts payable		436			4,125			—			4,561
Due to corporate/from subsidiaries		(32,584	)		32,584			—			—
Accrued interest		—			(709	)		—			(709	)
Accrued compensation and related benefits		459			(144	)		—			315
Income taxes payable		—			(757	)		—			(757	)
Other liabilities		(365	)		3,306			—			2,941
Payments for content assets		—			(43,618	)		—			(43,618	)
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities from discontinued operations		(163	)		136			—			(27	)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) by operating activities		1,406			55,459			(27,678	)		29,187
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment		—			(9,535	)		—			(9,535	)
Proceeds from sales of investment securities		—			6,286			—			6,286
Purchases of investment securities		—			(629	)		—			(629	)
Investment in subsidiaries		—			(27,678	)		27,678			—
Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities		—			(31,556	)		27,678			(3,878	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayment of credit facility		—			(4,829	)		—			(4,829	)
Debt refinancing and modification costs		—			(18	)		—			(18	)
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest members of TV One		—			(7,741	)		—			(7,741	)
Net cash flows used in financing activities		—			(12,588	)		—			(12,588	)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		1,406			11,315			—			12,721
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period		187			35,752			—			35,939
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	1,593		$	47,067		$	—		$	48,660

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

	Combined
	Guarantor			Radio
	Subsidiaries			One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(As Restated)
	(In thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net income (loss)	$	26,421			29,830			(26,421	)		29,830
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		6,140			19,685			—			25,825
Amortization of debt financing costs		—			3,040			—			3,040
Amortization of content assets		—			20,564			—			20,564
Deferred income taxes		—			79,937			—			79,937
Gain on investment in affiliated company		—			(146,879	)		—			(146,879	)
Equity in income of affiliated company		—			(3,287	)		—			(3,287	)
Stock-based compensation and other non-cash compensation		—			2,895			—			2,895
Non-cash interest		—			19,123			—			19,123
Loss on retirement of debt		—			7,743			—			7,743
Effect of change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired:
Trade accounts receivable, net		(798	)		(27,059	)		—			(27,857	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		327			830			—			1,157
Other assets		226			3,176			—			3,402
Accounts payable		591			3,680			—			4,271
Due to corporate/from subsidiaries		(33,184	)		33,184			—			—
Accrued interest		—			1,921			—			1,921
Accrued compensation and related benefits		(456	)		748			—			292
Income taxes payable		—			603			—			603
Other liabilities		(178	)		6,419			—			6,241
Payments for content assets		—			(12,761	)		—			(12,761	)
Net cash flows provided by operating activities from discontinued operations		—			290			—			290
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities		(911	)		43,682			(26,421	)		16,350
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment		—			(5,410	)		—			(5,410	)
Net cash and investments acquired in connection with TV One consolidation		—			65,245			—			65,245
Investment in subsidiaries		—			(26,421	)		26,421			—
Net cash flows provided by investing activities		—			33,414			26,421			59,835
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from credit facility		—			378,280			—			378,280
Repayment of credit facility		—			(355,611	)		—			(355,611	)
Debt refinancing and modification costs		—			(6,197	)		—			(6,197	)
Repurchase of noncontrolling interest		—			(54,595	)		—			(54,595	)
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest member		—			2,776			—			2,776
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest shareholders of Reach Media		—			(933	)		—			(933	)
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest shareholders of TV One		—			(7,410	)		—			(7,410	)
Repurchase of common stock		—			(8,516	)		—			(8,516	)
Net cash flows used in financing activities		—			(52,206	)		—			(52,206	)
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(911	)		24,890			—			23,979
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period		1,043			8,149			—			9,192
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	132		$	33,039		$	—		$	33,171

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GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES (Details 2) (Internet Segment [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Oct. 01, 2011
Pre-tax impairment charge	$ 0	$ 0
Discount Rate	14.00%	14.50%
Year 1 Market Revenue Growth Range	15.30%	20.30%
Long-term Revenue Growth Rate	2.50%	2.50%
Minimum [Member]
Operating Profit Margin Range	5.40%	0.00%
Maximum [Member]
Operating Profit Margin Range	26.20%	28.80%

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INCOME TAXES (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
PROVISION FOR (BENEFIT FROM) INCOME TAXES	$ 9,051,000	$ (2,325,000)	$ 25,814,000	$ 81,905,000
(Loss) income before provision for (benefit from) income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and income (loss) from discontinued operations	(1,219,000)	(9,731,000)	(13,197,000)	111,806,000
Radio One [Member]
PROVISION FOR (BENEFIT FROM) INCOME TAXES	9,051,000	(2,325,000)	25,814,000	81,905,000
(Loss) income before provision for (benefit from) income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and income (loss) from discontinued operations	(12,500,000)	(20,678,000)	(40,839,000)	85,315,000
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)			248,000
Radio One [Member] | Unclassified Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Deferred income taxes			25,300,000
Reach Media [Member]
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions			511,000
Tv One [Member] | Unclassified Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Deferred income taxes			$ 402,000

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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Details 1) (Cash Flow Hedging [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Amount of Gain in Other Comprehensive Loss on Derivative (Effective Portion)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Income (Effective Portion)	0	0	0	(258)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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ACQUISITIONS (Details Textual) (USD $)	6 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Apr. 14, 2011	Feb. 28, 2011	Apr. 25, 2011 Tv One Llc [Member]	Feb. 28, 2011 Tv One Llc [Member]	Jan. 31, 2004 Tv One Llc [Member]	Feb. 28, 2011 Financial Investers [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Senior Notes [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Senior Notes [Member]	Feb. 28, 2011 Senior Notes [Member]	Feb. 25, 2011 Senior Notes [Member]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 825,037,000	$ 815,652,000					$ 74,000,000		$ 119,000,000	$ 119,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage													10.00%
Private Placement Debt Offering Utilized Amount												82,400,000
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage						51.00%
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Current Assets				61,200,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Tangible Assets				2,400,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount				204,100,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Amortizable Intangible Assets				287,300,000
Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Liabilities				225,700,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Noncontrolling Interest				203,000,000
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent					50.00%	51.00%	2.00%
Debt Instrument Maturity Period										Mar. 15, 2016
Percentage Of Outstanding Membership Interest					2.00%	12.40%			15.40%
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Launch Assets				39,000,000
Business Acquisition After Tax Gain Loss Recognized	$ 146,900,000
Percentage Of Outstanding Membership Interest Before Acquisition						36.80%
Percentage Of Outstanding Membership Interest After Acquisition						50.90%

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net (loss) income	$ (38,975)	$ 29,830
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	29,112	25,825
Amortization of debt financing costs	2,281	3,040
Amortization of content assets	28,569	20,564
Amortization of launch assets	7,468	0
Deferred income taxes	25,840	79,937
Impairment of long-lived assets	313	0
Gain on investment in affiliated company	0	(146,879)
Equity in income of affiliated company	0	(3,287)
Stock-based compensation	127	2,895
Non-cash interest	15,069	19,123
Loss on retirement of debt	0	7,743
Effect of change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired:
Trade accounts receivable	(5,379)	(27,857)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	2,355	1,157
Other assets	(299)	3,402
Accounts payable	4,561	4,271
Accrued interest	(709)	1,921
Accrued compensation and related benefits	315	292
Income taxes payable	(757)	603
Other liabilities	2,941	6,241
Payments for content assets	(43,618)	(12,761)
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	(27)	290
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	29,187	16,350
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment	(9,535)	(5,410)
Net cash and investments acquired in connection with TV One consolidation	0	65,245
Proceeds from sales of investment securities	6,286	0
Purchases of investment securities	(629)	0
Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities	(3,878)	59,835
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from credit facility	0	378,280
Repayment of credit facility	(4,829)	(355,611)
Debt refinancing and modification costs	(18)	(6,197)
Repurchase of noncontrolling interests	0	(54,595)
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest member	0	2,776
Repurchase of common stock	0	(8,516)
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest members of Reach Media	0	(933)
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest members of TV One	(7,741)	(7,410)
Net cash flows used in financing activities	(12,588)	(52,206)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	12,721	23,979
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	35,939	9,192
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	48,660	33,171
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest	52,017	40,498
Income taxes, net	$ 618	$ 2,004

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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Details 2) (Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member], Employment Agreement Award [Member], Corporate Selling General and Administrative Expense [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] | Employment Agreement Award [Member] | Corporate Selling General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Amount of Gain (Loss) in Income of Derivative	$ (46)	$ (3,068)	$ (740)	$ (3,538)

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended				3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended				3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended				9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Feb. 28, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Launch Support Assets [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Launch Support Assets [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Launch Support Assets [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Launch Support Assets [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Content Assets [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Content Assets [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Content Assets [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Licensing Agreements [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Chief Executive Officer [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Programming and Technical Expenses [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Programming and Technical Expenses [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Programming and Technical Expenses [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Programming and Technical Expenses [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] February 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] February 2013 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] May 2016 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] May 2016 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] May 2016 [Member] Maximum [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] May 2016 [Member] Minimum [Member]	Apr. 25, 2011 Tv One Llc [Member]	Feb. 28, 2011 Tv One Llc [Member]	Jan. 31, 2004 Tv One Llc [Member]	Apr. 25, 2011 Reach Media Inc [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent						50.00%																								51.00%	2.00%		53.50%
Debt Instrument Maturity Period																								Feb. 15, 2013		May 24, 2016
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 825,037,000		$ 825,037,000		$ 815,652,000																			$ 747,000	$ 747,000	$ 327,034,000	$ 312,800,000					$ 74,000,000
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure																								642,000	710,000	281,300,000	262,200,000
Sales Commissions and Fees	9,300,000	8,400,000	25,700,000	23,900,000
Advertising Barter Transactions, Advertising Barter Revenue	825,000	856,000	2,300,000	2,500,000												141,000	46,000	224,000	188,000	684,000	810,000	2,000,000	2,300,000
Amortization of Intangible Assets							2,500,000	2,500,000	7,500,000	4,600,000	965,000	604,000	1,300,000
Percentage Of Financial Instrument																								6.375%				15.00%	12.50%
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Weighted Average Amortization Period									3 years 7 months 6 days
Percentage Of Award Amount	8.00%		8.00%												8.00%
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Impairment Losses														$ 313,000

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ACQUISITIONS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Net revenue	$	109,952		$	104,445		$	318,910		$	301,801
Costs and expenses, net		123,016			120,026			368,548			230,940
Net (loss) income		(13,064	)		(15,581	)		(49,638	)		70,861

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RESTATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Restatement Of Condensed Financial Statements [Abstract]

Effects Of Restatement Adjustment On Cash Flow Statements [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the effects of the restatement adjustments on the consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
	As Previously Reported			Adjustments			As Restated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for content assets	$	-		$	(12,761	)	$	(12,761	)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities		29,111			(12,761	)		16,350
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for content assets		(12,761	)		12,761			-
Net cash flows provided by investing activities		47,074			12,761			59,835
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash flows used in financing activities		(52,206	)		-			(52,206	)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	$	23,979		$	-		$	23,979

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INVESTMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Amortized Cost Basis	$ 2,385	$ 8,388
Gross Unrealized Losses	(16)	(266)
Gross Unrealized Gains	163	67
Fair Value	2,532	8,189
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Amortized Cost Basis	2,285	7,376
Gross Unrealized Losses	(16)	(264)
Gross Unrealized Gains	163	66
Fair Value	2,432	7,178
Mortgage-Backed Securities, Issued By Us Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Amortized Cost Basis	100	1,012
Gross Unrealized Losses	0	(2)
Gross Unrealized Gains	0	1
Fair Value	$ 100	$ 1,011

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RESTATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for content assets	$ (43,618)	$ (12,761)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities	29,187	16,350
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for content assets		0
Net cash flows provided by investing activities	(3,878)	59,835
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash flows used in financing activities	(12,588)	(52,206)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	12,721	23,979
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for content assets		0
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities		29,111
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for content assets		(12,761)
Net cash flows provided by investing activities		47,074
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash flows used in financing activities		(52,206)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		23,979
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for content assets		(12,761)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities		(12,761)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for content assets		12,761
Net cash flows provided by investing activities		12,761
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash flows used in financing activities		0
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		$ 0

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Income Statement Disclosures [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the operating results for all of the stations sold or stations that we do not operate that are the subject of an LMA and are classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented:

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011			2012		2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Net revenue	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	59
Station operating expenses		61		(30	)		184		96
Depreciation and amortization		14		19			50		54
Interest income		90		—			270		—
Gain on sale of assets		—		—			—		20
Income (loss) before income taxes		15		11			36		(71	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	15	$	11		$	36	$	(71	)

Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Balance Sheet and Disclosures [Table Text Block]

The assets and liabilities of these stations classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets consisted of the following: 

	As of
	September 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Currents assets:
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	$	85	$	90
Total current assets		85		90
Intangible assets, net		1,202		1,202
Property and equipment, net		224		274
Total assets	$	1,511	$	1,566
Current liabilities:
Other current liabilities	$	186	$	260
Total current liabilities		186		260
Long-term liabilities		21		29
Total liabilities	$	207	$	289

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GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Radio Broadcasting Licenses Impairment[Table Text Block]

	May 31,			September 30,			October 1,			June 30,
Radio Broadcasting Licenses	2011 (a)			2011 (a)			2011			2012 (a)
Pre-tax impairment charge (in millions)	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	0.3
Discount Rate		10.0	%		9.5	%		10.0	%		10.0	%
Year 1 Market Revenue Growth Range		1.3% -2.8	%		1.5% -2.0	%		1.5% -2.5	%		1.0% -3.0	%
Long-term Market Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 – 10)		1.5% - 2.0	%		1.5% - 2.0	%		1.0% - 2.0	%		1.0% - 2.0	%
Mature Market Share Range		9.0% - 22.5	%		9.3% - 22.4	%		0.7% - 28.9	%		5.8% - 15.6	%
Operating Profit Margin Range		32.7% - 40.8	%		32.7% - 33.0	%		19.1% - 47.4	%		29.1% - 48.0	%

(a)  Reflects changes only to the key assumptions used in quarterly interim testing for certain reporting units.

Schedule Of Goodwill Impairment Test [Table Text Block]

	March 31,			June 30,			September 30,			December 31,			March 31,			June 30,			September 30,
Reach Media Goodwill	2011			2011			2011			2011			2012			2012			2012
Pre-tax impairment charge (in millions)	$	–		$	–		$	–		$	–		$	–		$	–		$	–
Discount Rate		13.5	%		13.0	%		12.0	%		12.5	%		12.5	%		12.5	%		12.0	%
Year 1 Revenue Growth Rate		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.0	%
Long-term Revenue Growth Rate Range		(1.3)% - 4.9	%		(0.2)% - 3.9	%		(2.0)% - 3.5	%		3.0% - 12.7	%		2.2% - 9.7	%		0.3% - 2.5	%		(4.7)% - 2.8	%
Operating Profit Margin Range		16.2% - 27.4	%		17.6% - 22.6	%		18.8% - 21.7	%		(2.0)% - 16.8	%		3.7% - 18.1	%		4.9% - 15.3	%		4.6% - 19.8	%

Schedule Of Goodwill Impairment Test Goodwill Internet Segment [Table Text Block]

Below are some of the key assumptions used in the income approach model for estimating the fair value for Interactive One since January 2011.

	October 1,			September 30,
Goodwill (Internet Segment)	2011			2012
Pre-tax impairment charge (in millions)	$	-		$	-
Discount Rate		14.5	%		14.0	%
Year 1 Revenue Growth Rate		20.3	%		15.3	%
Long-term Revenue Growth Rate		2.5	%		2.5	%
Operating Profit Margin Range		0.0% - 28.8	%		5.4 – 26.2	%

Schedule Of Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

	Goodwill Carrying Balances
	As of				As of
Segment	December 31, 2011		Increase (Decrease)		September 30, 2012
			(In millions)
Radio Broadcasting Segment	$	70.8	$	—	$	70.8
Reach Media Segment		14.4		—		14.4
Internet Segment		21.8		—		21.8
Cable Television Segment		165.0		—		165.0
Total	$	272.0	$	—	$	272.0

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST (Parenthetical)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Common Class A [Member]
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted	(12,000)
Common Class D [Member]
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted	12,000

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INVESTMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Investments [Abstract]

Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]

The Company’s investments (short-term and long-term) consist of the following:

	Amortized Cost Basis		Gross Unrealized Losses			Gross Unrealized Gains		Fair Value
	(In thousands)
September 30, 2012
Corporate debt securities	$	2,285	$	(16	)	$	163	$	2,432
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		100		-			-		100
Total investments	$	2,385	$	(16	)	$	163	$	2,532

	Amortized Cost Basis		Gross Unrealized Losses			Gross Unrealized Gains		Fair Value
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2011
Corporate debt securities	$	7,376	$	(264	)	$	66	$	7,178
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		1,012		(2	)		1		1,011
Total investments	$	8,388	$	(266	)	$	67	$	8,189

Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]

The following tables show the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments with unrealized losses that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:

	Fair Value < 1 Year		Unrealized Losses < 1 Year		Fair Value > 1 Year		Unrealized Losses > 1 Year			Total Unrealized Losses
	(In thousands)
September 30, 2012
Corporate debt securities	$	-	$	-	$	775	$	(16	)	$	(16	)
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		-		-		-		-			-
Total investments	$	-	$	-	$	775	$	(16	)	$	(16	)

	Fair Value < 1 Year		Unrealized Losses < 1 Year			Fair Value > 1 Year		Unrealized Losses > 1 Year			Total Unrealized Losses
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2011
Corporate debt securities	$	2,760	$	(178	)	$	1,693	$	(86	)	$	(264	)
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		400		(2	)		-		-			(2	)
Total investments	$	3,160	$	(180	)	$	1,693	$	(86	)	$	(266	)

Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at September 30, 2012, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities of mortgage-backed securities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

	Amortized Cost Basis		Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Within 1 year	$	202	$	199
After 1 year through 5 years		1,635		1,778
After 5 years through 10 years		448		455
After 10 years		-		-
Mortgage-backed securities		100		100
Total	$	2,385	$	2,532

Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Table Text Block]

Available-for-sale securities were sold as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2012		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012			Three Months Ended September 30, 2011			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
	(In thousands)
Proceeds from sales	$	719	$	6,286		$	1,045		$	3,575
Gross realized gains		11		30			2			8
Gross realized losses		-		(98	)		(1	)		(66	)

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	$ 2,532		$ 8,189
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan	5,096	[1]	5,096	[1]
Employment agreement award	11,086	[2]	10,346	[2]
Total	16,182		15,442
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	21,580	[3]	20,343	[3]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	2,432		7,178
Mortgage-Backed Securities, Issued By Us Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	100		1,011
Fixed Maturities [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	2,532	[4]	8,189	[4]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	2,432		7,178
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Total	0		0
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	[3]	0	[3]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Incentive Award Plan [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan	0	[1]	0	[1]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Employment Agreement Award [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Employment agreement award	0	[2]	0	[2]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fixed Maturities [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	2,432	[4]	7,178	[4]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fixed Maturities [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	2,432		7,178
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Fixed Maturities [Member] | Mortgage-Backed Securities, Issued By Us Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	100		1,011
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Total	0		0
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	[3]	0	[3]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Incentive Award Plan [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan	0	[1]	0	[1]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Employment Agreement Award [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Employment agreement award	0	[2]	0	[2]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fixed Maturities [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	100	[4]	1,011	[4]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fixed Maturities [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Fixed Maturities [Member] | Mortgage-Backed Securities, Issued By Us Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	100		1,011
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	0		0
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Total	16,182		15,442
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	21,580	[3]	20,343	[3]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Incentive Award Plan [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan	5,096	[1]	5,096	[1]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Employment Agreement Award [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Employment agreement award	11,086	[2]	10,346	[2]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fixed Maturities [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	0	[4]	0	[4]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fixed Maturities [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fixed Maturities [Member] | Mortgage-Backed Securities, Issued By Us Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fair Value	$ 0		$ 0

[1] These balances are measured based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One. For the period ended September 30, 2012, the Company determined that there was no change in TV One's fair market value since the December 31, 2011 valuation.

[2] Pursuant to an employment agreement (the "Employment Agreement") executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") is eligible to receive an award amount equal to 8% of any proceeds from distributions or other liquidity events in excess of the return of the Company's aggregate investment in TV One. The Company reviews the factors underlying this award at the end of each quarter including the valuation of TV One and an assessment of the probability that the employment agreement will be renewed and contain this provision. The Company's obligation to pay the award will be triggered only after the Company's recovery of the aggregate amount of its capital contribution in TV One and only upon actual receipt of distributions of cash or marketable securities or proceeds from a liquidity event with respect to the Company's membership interest in TV One. The CEO was fully vested in the award upon execution of the Employment Agreement, and the award lapses if the CEO voluntarily leaves the Company or is terminated for cause. In calculating the fair value of the award, the Company determined that there was no change in TV One's fair market value since the December 31, 2011 valuation (See Note 8 Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.) The Company is currently in negotiations with the Company's CEO for a new employment agreement. Until such time as his new employment agreement is executed, the terms of his April 2008 employment agreement remain in effect including eligibility for the TV One award.

[3] Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Reach Media is measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in calculating the fair value. Inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value.

[4] Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are estimated using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows.

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GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES (Details 3) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Goodwill, Beginning balance at December 31, 2011	$ 272,037,000
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	0
Goodwill, Beginning balance at September 30, 2012	272,037,000
Radio Broadcasting Segment [Member]
Goodwill, Beginning balance at December 31, 2011	70,800,000
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	0
Goodwill, Beginning balance at September 30, 2012	70,800,000
Reach Media Segment [Member]
Goodwill, Beginning balance at December 31, 2011	14,400,000
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	0
Goodwill, Beginning balance at September 30, 2012	14,400,000
Internet Segment [Member]
Goodwill, Beginning balance at December 31, 2011	21,800,000
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	0
Goodwill, Beginning balance at September 30, 2012	21,800,000
Cable Television Segment [Member]
Goodwill, Beginning balance at December 31, 2011	165,000,000
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease)	0
Goodwill, Beginning balance at September 30, 2012	$ 165,000,000

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Net Revenue:
NET REVENUE	$ 109,952	$ 104,445	$ 318,910	$ 266,516
Operating Expenses (excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment charges and including stock-based compensation):
Operating Expenses Excluding Depreciation Amortization and Impairment Charges and Including Stock Based Compensation	78,734	79,821	232,699	206,203
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation And Amortization	9,685	11,504	29,112	25,825
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	0	0	313	0
Operating income (loss):
Operating income (loss)	21,533	13,120	56,786	34,488
ASSETS
Total Assets	1,478,923		1,478,923		1,486,482
Radio Broadcasting [Member]
Net Revenue:
NET REVENUE	61,823	58,733	176,316	167,152
Operating Expenses (excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment charges and including stock-based compensation):
Operating Expenses Excluding Depreciation Amortization and Impairment Charges and Including Stock Based Compensation	33,663	35,117	104,068	103,317
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation And Amortization	1,589	1,657	4,817	5,091
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	0	0	313	0
Operating income (loss):
Operating income (loss)	26,571	21,959	67,118	58,744
ASSETS
Total Assets	809,594		809,594		806,822
Reach Media [Member]
Net Revenue:
NET REVENUE	11,909	13,427	34,008	37,928
Operating Expenses (excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment charges and including stock-based compensation):
Operating Expenses Excluding Depreciation Amortization and Impairment Charges and Including Stock Based Compensation	11,324	10,490	34,631	32,745
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation And Amortization	293	988	887	2,961
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	0	0	0	0
Operating income (loss):
Operating income (loss)	292	1,949	(1,510)	2,222
ASSETS
Total Assets	32,588		32,588		33,737
Internet [Member]
Net Revenue:
NET REVENUE	4,452	4,884	14,659	12,705
Operating Expenses (excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment charges and including stock-based compensation):
Operating Expenses Excluding Depreciation Amortization and Impairment Charges and Including Stock Based Compensation	4,888	5,086	15,250	14,983
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation And Amortization	795	838	2,432	2,875
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	0	0	0	0
Operating income (loss):
Operating income (loss)	(1,231)	(1,040)	(3,023)	(5,153)
ASSETS
Total Assets	31,551		31,551		33,265
Cable Televsion [Member]
Net Revenue:
NET REVENUE	33,232	29,545	97,722	54,711
Operating Expenses (excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment charges and including stock-based compensation):
Operating Expenses Excluding Depreciation Amortization and Impairment Charges and Including Stock Based Compensation	24,983	23,303	65,893	40,805
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation And Amortization	6,708	7,779	20,219	14,208
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	0	0	0	0
Operating income (loss):
Operating income (loss)	1,541	(1,537)	11,610	(302)
ASSETS
Total Assets	548,041		548,041		561,325
Corporate/Elemenation/Other [Member]
Net Revenue:
NET REVENUE	(1,464)	(2,144)	(3,795)	(5,980)
Operating Expenses (excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment charges and including stock-based compensation):
Operating Expenses Excluding Depreciation Amortization and Impairment Charges and Including Stock Based Compensation	3,876	5,825	12,857	14,353
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation And Amortization	300	242	757	690
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	0	0	0	0
Operating income (loss):
Operating income (loss)	(5,640)	(8,211)	(17,409)	(21,023)
ASSETS
Total Assets	$ 57,149		$ 57,149		$ 51,333

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
NET REVENUE	$ 109,952	$ 104,445	$ 318,910	$ 266,516
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical	32,454	32,742	96,577	82,291
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation of $20 and $157, and $52 and $533, respectively	36,650	36,035	107,044	96,336
Corporate selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation of $17 and $602, and $75 and $2,362, respectively	9,630	11,044	29,078	27,576
Depreciation and amortization	9,685	11,504	29,112	25,825
Impairment of long-lived assets	0	0	313	0
Total operating expenses	88,419	91,325	262,124	232,028
Operating income	21,533	13,120	56,786	34,488
INTEREST INCOME	108	103	155	120
INTEREST EXPENSE	22,179	22,973	68,854	65,222
LOSS ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT	0	0	0	7,743
GAIN ON INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY	0	0	0	146,879
EQUITY IN INCOME OF AFFILIATED COMPANY	0	0	0	3,287
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME), net	681	(19)	1,284	3
(Loss) income before provision for (benefit from) income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and income (loss) from discontinued operations	(1,219)	(9,731)	(13,197)	111,806
PROVISION FOR (BENEFIT FROM) INCOME TAXES	9,051	(2,325)	25,814	81,905
Net (loss) income from continuing operations	(10,270)	(7,406)	(39,011)	29,901
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax	15	11	36	(71)
CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME	(10,255)	(7,395)	(38,975)	29,830
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	2,809	2,483	10,663	5,403
CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$ (13,064)	$ (9,878)	$ (49,638)	$ 24,427
BASIC NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ (0.26)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.99)	$ 0.48
Discontinued operations, net of tax (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00	$ 0.00	$ 0.00	$ 0.00
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ (0.26)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.99)	$ 0.48
DILUTED NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ (0.26)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.99)	$ 0.46
Discontinued operations, net of tax (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00	$ 0.00	$ 0.00	$ 0.00
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ (0.26)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.99)	$ 0.46
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic (in shares)	50,019,048	50,270,550	50,010,406	51,072,480
Diluted (in shares)	50,019,048	50,270,550	50,010,406	52,943,536

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RESTATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment	$ 12.8

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Paranthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable (in dollars)	$ 2,824	$ 3,719
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common Class A [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	30,000,000	30,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	2,719,860	2,731,860
Common stock, shares outstanding	2,719,860	2,731,860
Common Class B [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	2,861,843	2,861,843
Common stock, shares outstanding	2,861,843	2,861,843
Common Class C [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	3,121,048	3,121,048
Common stock, shares outstanding	3,121,048	3,121,048
Common Class D [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	41,421,667	41,409,667
Common stock, shares outstanding	41,421,667	41,409,667

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INVESTMENTS (Details 3) (Fixed Maturities [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Fixed Maturities [Member]
Proceeds from sales	$ 719	$ 1,045	$ 6,286	$ 3,575
Gross realized gains	11	2	30	8
Gross realized losses	$ 0	$ (1)	$ (98)	$ (66)

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011		2012			2011
Average risk-free interest rate		0.62	%		—		0.62	%		2.23	%
Expected dividend yield		0.00	%		—		0.00	%		0.00	%
Expected lives		6.00 Years			—		6.00 Years			6.00 Years
Expected volatility		127.5	%		—		127.5	%		120.7	%

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]

Transactions and other information relating to stock options for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 are summarized below:

	Number of Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (In Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2011		4,811,000		$	8.60				—
Grants		151,000		$	0.83
Exercised		—			—
Forfeited/cancelled/expired		(131,000	)		5.78
Balance as of September 30, 2012		4,831,000		$	8.43		3.87	$	—
Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2012		4,813,000		$	8.46		3.85	$	—
Unvested at September 30, 2012		184,000		$	1.02		9.50	$	—
Exercisable at September 30, 2012		4,647,000		$	8.73		3.65	$	—

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]

Transactions and other information relating to restricted stock grants for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 are summarized below:

	Shares			Average Fair Value at Grant Date
Unvested at December 31, 2011		144,000		$	1.10
Grants		—		$	—
Vested		(62,000	)	$	1.09
Forfeited/cancelled/expired		—		$	—
Unvested at September 30, 2012		82,000		$	1.11

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LONG-TERM DEBT (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Senior Secured Leverage	4.12
Total Leverage	7.93
Interest Coverage	1.49
Credit Agreement 2011 [Member]
Senior Debt	355.2
Total Debt	682.9
Pro Forma Last Twelve Months Covenant EBITDA	86.1
Pro Forma Last Twelve Months Interest Expense	57.8
Senior Secured Debt [Member] | Covenant Limit [Member] | Credit Agreement 2011 [Member]
Senior Secured Leverage	4.50
Total Leverage	8.50
Interest Coverage	1.25
Senior Secured Debt [Member] | Excess Coverage [Member] | Credit Agreement 2011 [Member]
Senior Secured Leverage	0.38
Total Leverage	0.57
Interest Coverage	0.24

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]

13.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:

The Company’s CEO and Chairperson own a music company called Music One, Inc. (“Music One”). The Company sometimes engages in promoting the recorded music product of Music One. Based on the cross-promotional value received by the Company, we believe that the provision of such promotion is fair.  During the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, Radio One made no payments to or on behalf of Music One. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, Radio One paid $37,000 and $5,000, respectively, to or on behalf of Music One, primarily for market talent event appearances, travel reimbursement and sponsorships. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company provided advertising services to Music One in the amounts of $0 and $1,000, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company provided no advertising services to Music One. There were no cash, trade or no-charge orders placed by Music One for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

Detailed segment data for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 is presented in the following tables:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Net Revenue:
Radio Broadcasting	$	61,823		$	58,733
Reach Media		11,909			13,427
Internet		4,452			4,884
Cable Television		33,232			29,545
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		(1,464	)		(2,144	)
Consolidated	$	109,952		$	104,445
Operating Expenses (excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment charges and including stock-based compensation):
Radio Broadcasting	$	33,663		$	35,117
Reach Media		11,324			10,490
Internet		4,888			5,086
Cable Television		24,983			23,303
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		3,876			5,825
Consolidated	$	78,734		$	79,821
Depreciation and Amortization:
Radio Broadcasting	$	1,589		$	1,657
Reach Media		293			988
Internet		795			838
Cable Television		6,708			7,779
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		300			242
Consolidated	$	9,685		$	11,504
Operating income (loss):
Radio Broadcasting	$	26,571		$	21,959
Reach Media		292			1,949
Internet		(1,231	)		(1,040	)
Cable Television		1,541			(1,537	)
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		(5,640	)		(8,211	)
Consolidated	$	21,533		$	13,120

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Total Assets:
Radio Broadcasting	$	809,594	$	806,822
Reach Media		32,588		33,737
Internet		31,551		33,265
Cable Television		548,041		561,325
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		57,149		51,333
Consolidated	$	1,478,923	$	1,486,482

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Net Revenue:
Radio Broadcasting	$	176,316		$	167,152
Reach Media		34,008			37,928
Internet		14,659			12,705
Cable Television		97,722			54,711
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		(3,795	)		(5,980	)
Consolidated	$	318,910		$	266,516
Operating Expenses (excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment charges and including stock-based compensation):
Radio Broadcasting	$	104,068		$	103,317
Reach Media		34,631			32,745
Internet		15,250			14,983
Cable Television		65,893			40,805
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		12,857			14,353
Consolidated	$	232,699		$	206,203
Depreciation and Amortization:
Radio Broadcasting	$	4,817		$	5,091
Reach Media		887			2,961
Internet		2,432			2,875
Cable Television		20,219			14,208
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		757			690
Consolidated	$	29,112		$	25,825
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:
Radio Broadcasting	$	313		$	—
Reach Media		—			—
Internet		—			—
Cable Television		—			—
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		—			—
Consolidated	$	313		$	—
Operating income (loss):
Radio Broadcasting	$	67,118		$	58,744
Reach Media		(1,510	)		2,222
Internet		(3,023	)		(5,153	)
Cable Television		11,610			(302	)
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		(17,409	)		(21,023	)
Consolidated	$	56,786		$	34,488

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

Royalty Agreements

Effective December 31, 2009, our radio music license agreements with the two largest performance rights organizations, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (“ASCAP”) and Broadcast Music, Inc. (“BMI”) expired. The Radio Music License Committee (“RMLC”), which negotiates music licensing fees for most of the radio industry with ASCAP and BMI, at that time, reached an agreement with these organizations on a temporary fee schedule that reflected a provisional discount of 7.0% against 2009 fee levels. The temporary fee reductions became effective in January 2010. In May 2010 and June 2010, the U.S. District Court’s judge charged with determining the licenses fees ruled to further reduce interim fees paid to ASCAP and BMI, respectively, down approximately another 11.0% from the previous temporary fees negotiated with the RMLC. In January 2012, the U.S. District Court approved a settlement between RMLC and ASCAP. The settlement determined the amount to be paid to ASCAP for usage through 2016. In addition, stations received a credit for overpayments made in 2010 and 2011 to ASCAP. In June 2012, RMLC and BMI reached a settlement agreement. The settlement covers the period through 2016 and determined a new fee structure based on percentage of revenue. In addition, stations received a credit for overpayments made in 2010 and 2011 to BMI.

The Company has entered into other fixed and variable fee music license agreements with other performance rights organizations, which expire as late as December 2016. In connection with these agreements, the Company incurred expenses of approximately $2.4 million and $7.8 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012, respectively, and approximately $3.1 million and $9.4 million, respectively, for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011.

Other Contingencies

The Company has been named as a defendant in several legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. It is management’s opinion, after consultation with its legal counsel, that the outcome of these claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of September 30, 2012, we had four standby letters of credit totaling approximately $1.1 million in connection with our annual insurance policy renewals and real estate leases.  

Noncontrolling Interest Shareholders’ Put Rights

Beginning on February 28, 2012, the noncontrolling interest shareholders of Reach Media have an annual right to require Reach Media to purchase all or a portion of their shares at the then current fair market value for such shares.   Beginning in 2012, this annual right can be exercised for a 30-day period beginning February 28 of each year. The purchase price for such shares may be paid in cash and/or registered Class D Common Stock of Radio One, at the discretion of Radio One. As a result, our ability to fund business operations, new acquisitions or new business initiatives could be limited. The noncontrolling interest shareholders of Reach Media did not exercise their right during the 30-day period that ended March 29, 2012. However, we have no assurances that they will or will not exercise their rights in future years.

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Average risk-free interest rate	0.62%	0.00%	0.62%	2.23%
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Expected lives	6 years	0 years	6 years	6 years
Expected volatility	127.50%	0.00%	127.50%	120.70%

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY AND NONCONTROLLING INTEREST (USD $) In Thousands	Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Class A [Member]	Common Class B [Member]	Common Class C [Member]	Common Class D [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 0	$ 3	$ 3	$ 3	$ 41	$ (199)	$ 1,001,840	$ (796,156)	$ 205,063	$ 410,598
Consolidated net (loss) income	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	(49,638)	11,027	(38,611)
Net change in unrealized loss on investment activities	0	0	0	0	0	147	0	0	0	147
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	(7,741)	(7,741)
Conversion of 12,000 shares of Class A common stock to Class D common stock	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to estimated redemption value	0	0	0	0	0	0	(1,599)	0	0	(1,599)
Stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0	0	0	0	127	0	0	127
BALANCE at Sep. 30, 2012	$ 0	$ 3	$ 3	$ 3	$ 41	$ (52)	$ 1,000,368	$ (845,794)	$ 208,349	$ 362,921

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 20	$ 157	$ 52	$ 533
Corporate [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 17	$ 602	$ 75	$ 2,362

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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

8.  DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES:

  ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” establishes disclosure requirements related to derivative instruments and hedging activities with the intent to provide users of financial statements with an enhanced understanding of: (i) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments; (ii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for and its related interpretations; and (iii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. ASC 815 requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about the fair value of gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative instruments.

The fair values and the presentation of the Company’s derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

	Liability Derivatives
	As of September 30, 2012			As of December 31, 2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
	Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value	Balance Sheet Location		Fair Value
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Employment agreement award	Other Long-Term Liabilities	$	11,086	Other Long-Term Liabilities	$	10,346
Total derivatives		$	11,086		$	10,346

The effect and the presentation of the Company’s derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations are as follows:

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Amount of Gain in Other Comprehensive Loss on Derivative (Effective Portion)				Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Income (Effective Portion)					Gain (Loss) in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
	Amount				Location	Amount				Location	Amount
Three Months Ended September 30,
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
	2012		2011			2012		2011			2012		2011
Interest rate swaps	$	—	$	—	Interest expense	$	—	$	—	Interest expense	$	—	$	—

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Amount of Gain in Other Comprehensive Loss on Derivative (Effective Portion)				Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Income (Effective Portion)						Gain (Loss) in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
	Amount				Location	Amount					Location	Amount
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
	2012		2011			2012		2011				2012		2011
Interest rate swaps	$	—	$	—	Interest expense	$	—	$	(258	)	Interest expense	$	—	$	—

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	Location of Gain (Loss) in Income of Derivative	Amount of Gain (Loss) in Income of Derivative
		Three Months Ended September 30,
		2012			2011
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Employment agreement award	Corporate selling, general and administrative expense	$	(46	)	$	(3,068	)

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	Location of Gain (Loss) in Income on Derivative	Amount of Gain (Loss) in Income of Derivative
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2012			2011
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Employment agreement award	Corporate selling, general and administrative expense	$	(740	)	$	(3,538	)

Hedging Activities

In June 2005, pursuant to our Previous Credit Agreement (as defined in Note 9 — Long-Term Debt), the Company entered into four fixed rate swap agreements to reduce interest rate fluctuations on certain floating rate debt commitments. One of the four $25.0 million swap agreements expired in each of June 2007 and 2008, and 2010, respectively. The remaining $25.0 million swap agreement was terminated on March 31, 2011 in conjunction with the March 31, 2011 retirement of our Previous Credit Agreement.  We have no swap agreements in connection with our current credit facilities.

Each swap agreement had been accounted for as a qualifying cash flow hedge of the Company’s senior bank debt, in accordance with ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” whereby changes in the fair market value are reflected as adjustments to the fair value of the derivative instruments as reflected on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

The Company’s objectives in using interest rate swaps were to manage interest rate risk associated with the Company’s floating rate debt commitments and to add stability to future cash flows. To accomplish this objective, the Company used interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy.  Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges was recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, such derivatives were used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with existing floating rate debt commitments.  The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives, if any, was recognized directly in earnings.

Amounts reported in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss related to derivatives were reclassified to interest expense as interest payments were made on the Company’s floating rate debt.

Under the swap agreements, the Company paid a fixed rate. The counterparties to the agreements paid the Company a floating interest rate based on the three month LIBOR, for which measurement and settlement is performed quarterly. The counterparties to these agreements were international financial institutions.

Other Derivative Instruments

The Company recognizes all derivatives at fair value, whether designated in hedging relationships or not, on the balance sheet as either an asset or liability. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and the hedged item are recognized in the statement of operations. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in other comprehensive income and are recognized in the statement of operations when the hedged item affects net income. If a derivative does not qualify as a hedge, it is marked to fair value through the statement of operations. 

As of September 30, 2012, the Company was party to an Employment Agreement executed in April 2008 with the CEO. Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, the CEO is eligible to receive an award amount equal to 8% of any proceeds from distributions or other liquidity events in excess of the return of the Company’s aggregate investment in TV One. The Company reassessed the estimated fair value of the award at September 30, 2012 to be approximately $11.1 million, and accordingly, adjusted its liability to this amount. The Company’s obligation to pay the award will be triggered only after the Company’s recovery of the aggregate amount of its capital contribution in TV One and only upon actual receipt of distributions of cash or marketable securities or proceeds from a liquidity event with respect to the Company’s membership interest in TV One. The CEO was fully vested in the award upon execution of the Employment Agreement, and the award lapses if the CEO voluntarily leaves the Company, or is terminated for cause. The Company is currently in negotiations with the Company’s CEO for a new employment agreement. Until such time as his new employment agreement is executed, the terms of his April 2008 employment agreement remain in effect including eligibility for the TV One award.

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DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Nov. 02, 2012 Common Class A [Member]	Nov. 02, 2012 Common Class B [Member]	Nov. 02, 2012 Common Class C [Member]	Nov. 02, 2012 Common Class D [Member]
Entity Registrant Name	RADIO ONE, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0001041657
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Trading Symbol	roia
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		2,719,860	2,861,843	3,121,048	41,421,667
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012

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LONG-TERM DEBT

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

9.  LONG-TERM DEBT:

Long-term debt consists of the following:

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Senior bank term debt	$	378,256	$	383,105
6⅜% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2013		747		747
12½%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes due May 2016		327,034		312,800
10% Senior Secured TV One Notes due March 2016		119,000		119,000
Total debt		825,037		815,652
Less: current portion		4,587		3,860
Less: original issue discount		5,717		6,748
Long-term debt, net	$	814,733	$	805,044

Credit Facilities

March 2011 Refinancing Transaction

On March 31, 2011, the Company entered into a new senior secured credit facility (the “2011 Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of banks, and simultaneously borrowed $386.0 million to retire all outstanding obligations under the Company’s previous amended and restated credit agreement and to fund our obligation with respect to a capital call initiated by TV One.  The total amount available under the 2011 Credit Agreement is $411.0 million, consisting of a $386.0 million term loan facility that matures on March 31, 2016 and a $25.0 million revolving loan facility that matures on March 31, 2015. Borrowings under the credit facilities are subject to compliance with certain covenants including, but not limited to, certain financial covenants. Proceeds from the credit facilities can be used for working capital, capital expenditures made in the ordinary course of business, its common stock repurchase program, permitted direct and indirect investments and other lawful corporate purposes.

The 2011 Credit Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants that the Company is required to comply with, including:

(a) maintaining an interest coverage ratio of no less than:

§	1.25 to 1.00 on June 30, 2011 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2015; and
§	1.50 to 1.00 on December 31, 2015 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.

(b)   maintaining a senior secured leverage ratio of no greater than:

§	5.25 to 1.00 on June 30, 2011;
§	5.00 to 1.00 on September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2011;
§	4.75 to 1.00 on March 31, 2012;
§	4.50 to 1.00 on June 30, 2012, September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012;
§	4.00 to 1.00 on March 31, 2013 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2013;
§	3.75 to 1.00 on December 31, 2013 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2014;
§	3.25 to 1.00 on December 31, 2014 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2015; and
§	2.75 to 1.00 on December 31, 2015 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.

(c)   maintaining a total leverage ratio of no greater than:

§	9.25 to 1.00 on June 30, 2011 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through December 31, 2011;
§	9.00 to 1.00 on March 31, 2012;
§	8.75 to 1.00 on June 30, 2012;
§	8.50 to 1.00 on September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012;
§	8.00 to 1.00 on March 31, 2013 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2013;
§	7.50 to 1.00 on December 31, 2013 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2014;
§	6.50 to 1.00 on December 31, 2014 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2015; and
§	6.00 to 1.00 on December 31, 2015 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.

 (d) limitations on:

§	liens;
§	sale of assets;
§	payment of dividends; and
§	mergers.

As of September 30, 2012, ratios calculated in accordance with the 2011 Credit Agreement, are as follows:

	As of September 30, 2012			Covenant Limit			Excess Coverage
Pro Forma Last Twelve Months Covenant EBITDA (In millions)	$	86.1
Pro Forma Last Twelve Months Interest Expense (In millions)	$	57.8
Senior Debt (In millions)	$	355.2
Total Debt (In millions)	$	682.9
Senior Secured Leverage
Senior Secured Debt / Covenant EBITDA		4.12	x		4.50	x		0.38	x
Total Leverage
Total Debt / Covenant EBITDA		7.93	x		8.50	x		0.57	x
Interest Coverage
Covenant EBITDA / Interest Expense		1.49	x		1.25	x		0.24	x
EBITDA - Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization

In accordance with the 2011 Credit Agreement, the calculations for the ratios above do not include the operating results and related debt of Reach Media and TV One.

As of September 30, 2012, the Company was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the 2011 Credit Agreement.  

Under the terms of the 2011 Credit Agreement, interest on base rate loans is payable quarterly and interest on LIBOR loans is payable monthly or quarterly. The base rate is equal to the greater of (i) the prime rate, (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50% or (iii) the LIBOR Rate for a one-month period plus 1.00%.  The applicable margin on the 2011 Credit Agreement is between (i) 4.50% and 5.50% on the revolving portion of the facility and (ii) 5.00% (with a base rate floor of 2.5% per annum) and 6.00% (with a LIBOR floor of 1.5% per annum) on the term portion of the facility. Commencing on June 30, 2011, quarterly installments of 0.25%, or $960,000, of the principal balance on the term loan are payable on the last day of each March, June, September and December.

As of September 30, 2012, the Company had approximately $23.9 million of borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility. After taking into consideration the financial covenants under the 2011 Credit Agreement, approximately $23.9 million was available to be borrowed.

As of September 30, 2012, the Company had outstanding approximately $378.3 million on its term credit facility. During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, the Company repaid its quarterly installment of approximately $1.0 million under the 2011 Credit Agreement. In addition, on April 13, 2012, the Company made an approximately $2.0 million term loan principal repayment based on its December 31, 2011 excess cash flow calculation according to the terms of the 2011 Credit Agreement. The original issue discount is being reflected as an adjustment to the carrying amount of the debt obligation and amortized to interest expense over the term of the credit facility.

Senior Subordinated Notes

Period after the March 2011 Refinancing Transaction

As of September 30, 2012, the Company had outstanding $747,000 of its 6³/₈% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2013 and approximately $327.0 million of our 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes due May 2016. The 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes due May 2016 had a carrying value of approximately $327.0 million and a fair value of approximately $281.3 million as of September 30, 2012, and the 6³/₈% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2013 had a carrying value of $747,000 and a fair value of $642,000 as of September 30, 2012. The fair values were determined based on the trading value of the instruments as of the reporting date.

Interest payments under the terms of the 6³/₈% Senior Subordinated Notes are due in February and August.  Based on the $747,000 principal balance of the 6³/₈% Senior Subordinated Notes outstanding on September 30, 2012, interest payments of $24,000 are payable each February and August through February 2013.

Interest on the 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes is payable in cash, or at our election, partially in cash and partially through the issuance of additional 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes (a “PIK Election”) on a quarterly basis in arrears on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15, commencing on February 15, 2011.  We made a PIK Election only with respect to interest accruing up to but not including May 15, 2012, and with respect to interest accruing from and after May 15, 2012 such interest accrues at a rate of 12¹/₂% and is payable in cash.

Interest on the Exchange Notes will accrue from the date of original issuance or, if interest has already been paid, from the date it was most recently paid.  Interest will accrue for each quarterly period at a rate of 12¹/₂% if the interest for such quarterly period is paid fully in cash.  In the event of a PIK Election, including the PIK Election that was in effect through May 15, 2012, the interest paid in cash and the interest paid-in-kind by issuance of additional Exchange Notes (“PIK Notes”) accrued for such quarterly period at 6.0% cash per annum and 9.0% PIK per annum.

In the absence of an election for any interest period, interest on the Exchange Notes shall be payable according to the election for the previous interest period, provided that interest accruing from and after May 15, 2012 shall accrue at a rate of 12¹/₂% and shall be payable in cash. A PIK Election remained in effect through May 15, 2012. After May 15, 2012, interest accrues at a rate of 12¹/₂% and is payable wholly in cash and the Company no longer has an option to pay any portion of its interest through the issuance of PIK Notes.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, the Company paid cash interest in the amount of approximately $21.0 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company paid cash interest in the amount of approximately $52.0 million and issued approximately $14.2 million of additional 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes in accordance with the PIK Election that was in effect through May 15, 2012.

The indentures governing the Company’s 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes also contain covenants that restrict, among other things, the ability of the Company to incur additional debt, purchase common stock, make capital expenditures, make investments or other restricted payments, swap or sell assets, engage in transactions with related parties, secure non-senior debt with assets, or merge, consolidate or sell all or substantially all of its assets.

The Company conducts a portion of its business through its subsidiaries. Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Company’s 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes, the 6³/₈% Senior Subordinated Notes and the Company’s obligations under the 2011 Credit Agreement.

Senior Secured Notes

      In connection with the Redemption Financing, TV One issued $119.0 million in senior secured notes on February 25, 2011. The notes were issued in connection with the repurchase of its equity interest from certain financial investors and TV One management. The notes bear interest at 10.0% per annum, which is payable monthly, and the entire principal amount is due on March 15, 2016.

Note Payable

In November 2009, Reach Media issued a $1.0 million, 7% promissory note in connection with the repurchase of certain of its common stock held by a minority shareholder, a subsidiary of Cumulus (formerly Citadel). The note was due and paid on December 30, 2011.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME	$ (10,255)	$ (7,395)	$ (38,975)	$ 29,830
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES	27	(220)	147	(164)
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME	(10,228)	(7,615)	(38,828)	29,666
LESS: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	2,809	2,483	10,663	5,403
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$ (13,037)	$ (10,098)	$ (49,491)	$ 24,263

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ACQUISITIONS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]

3.  ACQUISITIONS:

On February 25, 2011, TV One completed a privately placed debt offering of $119 million (the “Redemption Financing”). The Redemption Financing is structured as senior secured notes bearing a 10% coupon and due in 2016. Subsequently, on February 28, 2011, TV One utilized $82.4 million of the Redemption Financing to repurchase 15.4% of its outstanding membership interests from certain of its financial investors and 2.0% of its outstanding membership interests held by TV One management (representing approximately 50% of interests held by management). Beginning on April 14, 2011, the Company began to account for TV One on a consolidated basis after having executed an amendment to the TV One operating agreement with the remaining members of TV One concerning certain governance issues. The Company’s purchase price allocation consisted of approximately $61.2 million to current assets, $39.0 million to launch assets, $2.4 million to fixed assets, $204.1 million to indefinite-lived intangibles (goodwill and TV One brand), $287.3 million to definite-lived intangibles (content assets, acquired advertising contracts, advertiser relationships, affiliation agreements, etc.), $225.7 million to liabilities (including the $119.0 million in debt discussed above) and $203.0 million in noncontrolling interests. In accordance with accounting standards applicable to business combinations, the Company recorded the assets and liabilities of TV One at fair value as of April 14, 2011. The Company recognized an after-tax gain of approximately $146.9 million during the second quarter of 2011 associated with the transaction. The gain is computed as the difference between the carrying value of the Company’s investment in TV One prior to date of consolidation and the fair value of the Company’s interest in TV One as of the consolidation date. Finally, on April 25, 2011, TV One utilized the balance of the Redemption Financing to repurchase 12.4% of its outstanding membership interests from DIRECTV. These redemptions by TV One increased the Company’s ownership interest in TV One from 36.8% to approximately 50.9% as of April 25, 2011. Subsequent to April 2011, our ownership in TV One increased to approximately 51.0% after a redemption of certain management interests.

The following unaudited pro forma summary presents consolidated information of the Company as if the consolidation of TV One had occurred on January 1, 2011. The pro forma financial information gives effect to the Company’s consolidation of TV One by the application of the pro forma adjustments to the historical consolidated financial statements of the Company. Such unaudited pro forma financial information is based on the historical financial statements of the Company and TV One and certain adjustments, which the Company believes to be reasonable based on current available information, to give effect to these transactions. Pro forma adjustments were made from January 1, 2011 up to the date of the consolidation with the actual results reflected thereafter in the pro forma financial information.

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial data does not purport to represent what the Company’s results of operations actually would have been if the consolidation of TV One had occurred on January 1, 2011, or what such results will be for any future periods. The actual results in the periods following the consolidation date may differ significantly from that reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial data for a number of reasons including, but not limited to, differences between the assumptions used to prepare the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial data and the actual amounts.

The financial information of TV One has been derived from the historical financial statements of TV One, which were prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Unaudited adjustments have been made to adjust the results of TV One for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011. These adjustments reflect additional amortization expense that would have been incurred assuming the fair value adjustments to intangible assets as well as additional interest expense on the debt assumed had been applied on January 1, 2011.

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Net revenue	$	109,952		$	104,445		$	318,910		$	301,801
Costs and expenses, net		123,016			120,026			368,548			230,940
Net (loss) income		(13,064	)		(15,581	)		(49,638	)		70,861

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RESTATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Restatement Of Condensed Financial Statements [Abstract]

Restatement Of Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]

2. RESTATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

In its previously filed consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company improperly classified cash payments for TV One content assets as investing activities rather than operating activities in its consolidated statements of cash flows. The classification errors had no effect on the reported changes in cash and cash equivalents in any period, and also had no effect on the consolidated balance sheets, the consolidated statements of operations, or the consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity for any period. The reclassification adjustment decreased cash flows from operating activities and increased cash flows from investing activities by approximately $12.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

The following table summarizes the effects of the restatement adjustments on the consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
	As Previously Reported			Adjustments			As Restated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for content assets	$	-		$	(12,761	)	$	(12,761	)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities		29,111			(12,761	)		16,350
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for content assets		(12,761	)		12,761			-
Net cash flows provided by investing activities		47,074			12,761			59,835
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash flows used in financing activities		(52,206	)		-			(52,206	)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	$	23,979		$	-		$	23,979

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]

14.  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

The Company conducts a portion of its business through its subsidiaries. All of the Company’s Subsidiary Guarantors have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Company’s 6³/₈ Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2013, the 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes due May 2016, and the Company’s obligations under the 2011 Credit Agreement.

Set forth below are consolidated balance sheets for the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, and related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss and cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The equity method of accounting has been used by the Company to report its investments in subsidiaries. Separate financial statements for the Subsidiary Guarantors are not presented based on management’s determination that they do not provide additional information that is material to investors.

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended September 30, 2012

	Combined
	Guarantor		Radio
	Subsidiaries		One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
NET REVENUE	$	36,357	$	73,595		$	—		$	109,952
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical		7,890		24,564			—			32,454
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		15,099		21,551			—			36,650
Corporate selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		—		9,630			—			9,630
Depreciation and amortization		1,779		7,906						9,685
Impairment of long-lived assets		—		—			—			—
Total operating expenses		24,768		63,651			—			88,419
Operating income		11,589		9,944			—			21,533
INTEREST INCOME		—		108			—			108
INTEREST EXPENSE		308		21,871			—			22,179
OTHER EXPENSE, net		—		681			—			681
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		11,281		(12,500	)		—			(1,219	)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		—		9,051			—			9,051
Net income (loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		11,281		(21,551	)		—			(10,270	)
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES		—		11,296			(11,296	)		—
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		11,281		(10,255	)		(11,296	)		(10,270	)
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax		15		—			—			15
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)		11,296		(10,255	)		(11,296	)		(10,255	)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		2,809			—			2,809
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	11,296	$	(13,064	)	$	(11,296	)	$	(13,064	)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2011

	Combined
	Guarantor		Radio
	Subsidiaries		One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
NET REVENUE	$	35,403	$	69,042		$	—		$	104,445
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical		7,995		24,747			—			32,742
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		14,531		21,504			—			36,035
Corporate selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		—		11,044			—			11,044
Depreciation and amortization		1,930		9,574			—			11,504
Total operating expenses		24,456		66,869			—			91,325
Operating income		10,947		2,173			—			13,120
INTEREST INCOME		—		103			—			103
INTEREST EXPENSE		—		22,973			—			22,973
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, net		—		(19	)		—			(19	)
Income (loss) before benefit from income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		10,947		(20,678	)		—			(9,731	)
BENEFIT FROM INCOME TAXES		—		(2,325	)		—			(2,325	)
Net income (loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		10,947		(18,353	)		—			(7,406	)
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES		—		10,959			(10,959	)		—
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		10,947		(7,394	)		(10,959	)		(7,406	)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax		12		(1	)		—			11
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)		10,959		(7,395	)		(10,959	)		(7,395	)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		2,483			—			2,483
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	10,959	$	(9,878	)	$	(10,959	)	$	(9,878	)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

	Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries		Radio One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
NET REVENUE	$	103,036	$	215,874		$	—		$	318,910
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical		24,209		72,368			—			96,577
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		44,615		62,429			—			107,044
Corporate selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		—		29,078			—			29,078
Depreciation and amortization		5,450		23,662			—			29,112
Impairment of long-lived assets		313		—			—			313
Total operating expenses		74,587		187,537			—			262,124
Operating income		28,449		28,337			—			56,786
INTEREST INCOME		—		155			—			155
INTEREST EXPENSE		807		68,047			—			68,854
OTHER EXPENSE, NET		—		1,284			—			1,284
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		27,642		(40,839	)		—			(13,197	)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		—		25,814			—			25,814
Net income (loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		27,642		(66,653	)		—			(39,011	)
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES		—		27,678			(27,678	)		—
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		27,642		(38,975	)		(27,678	)		(39,011	)
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax		36		—			—			36
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)		27,678		(38,975	)		(27,678	)		(38,975	)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		10,663			—			10,663
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	27,678	$	(49,638	)	$	(27,678	)	$	(49,638	)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

	Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries			Radio One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
NET REVENUE	$	97,241		$	169,275		$	—		$	266,516
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical		24,191			58,100			—			82,291
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		40,419			55,917			—			96,336
Corporate selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation		—			27,576			—			27,576
Depreciation and amortization		6,140			19,685			—			25,825
Total operating expenses		70,750			161,278			—			232,028
Operating income		26,491			7,997			—			34,488
INTEREST INCOME		—			120			—			120
INTEREST EXPENSE		—			65,222			—			65,222
GAIN ON INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY		—			146,879			—			146,879
EQUITY IN INCOME OF AFFILIATED COMPANY		—			3,287			—			3,287
LOSS ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT		—			7,743			—			7,743
OTHER EXPENSE, NET		—			3			—			3
Income before provision for income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		26,491			85,315			—			111,806
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		—			81,905			—			81,905
Net income before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations		26,491			3,410			—			29,901
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES		—			26,421			(26,421	)		—
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		26,491			29,831			(26,421	)		29,901
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax		(70	)		(1	)		—			(71	)
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)		26,421			29,830			(26,421	)		29,830
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—			5,403			—			5,403
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	26,421		$	24,427		$	(26,421	)	$	24,427

 CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2012

	Combined
	Guarantor		Radio
	Subsidiaries		One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	11,296	$	(10,255	)	$	(11,296	)	$	(10,255	)
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES		—		27			—			27
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		11,296		(10,228	)		(11,296	)		(10,228	)
LESS:  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		2,809			—			2,809
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	11,296	$	(13,037	)	$	(11,296	)	$	(13,037	)

Three Months Ended September 30, 2011

	Combined
	Guarantor		Radio
	Subsidiaries		One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	10,959	$	(7,395	)	$	(10,959	)	$	(7,395	)
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES		—		(220	)		—			(220	)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		10,959		(7,615	)		(10,959	)		(7,615	)
LESS:  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		2,483			—			2,483
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	10,959	$	(10,098	)	$	(10,959	)	$	(10,098	)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

	Combined
	Guarantor		Radio
	Subsidiaries		One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	27,678	$	(38,975	)	$	(27,678	)	$	(38,975	)
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES		—		147			—			147
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		27,678		(38,828	)		(27,678	)		(38,828	)
LESS:  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		10,663			—			10,663
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	27,678	$	(49,491	)	$	(27,678	)	$	(49,491	)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

	Combined
	Guarantor		Radio
	Subsidiaries		One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	26,421	$	29,830		$	(26,421	)	$	29,830
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES		—		(164	)		—			(164	)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)		26,421		29,666			(26,421	)		29,666
LESS:  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		—		5,403			—			5,403
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	26,421	$	24,263		$	(26,421	)	$	24,263

CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

As of September 30, 2012

	Combined
	Guarantor			Radio One,
	Subsidiaries			Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,593		$	47,067		$	—		$	48,660
Short-term investments		—			165			—			165
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts		31,287			57,968			—			89,255
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,258			4,808			—			6,066
Current portion of content assets		—			31,021			—			31,021
Current assets from discontinued operations		(40	)		125			—			85
Total current assets		34,098			141,154			—			175,252
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net		17,435			17,795			—			35,230
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net		540,524			672,940			—			1,213,464
CONTENT ASSETS, net		—			47,413			—			47,413
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS		—			2,367			—			2,367
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES		—			578,959			(578,959	)		—
OTHER ASSETS		318			3,453			—			3,771
NON-CURRENT ASSETS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS		1,426			—			—			1,426
Total assets	$	593,801		$	1,464,081		$	(578,959	)	$	1,478,923
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	2,004		$	8,183		$	—		$	10,187
Accrued interest		—			5,994			—			5,994
Accrued compensation and related benefits		2,417			8,879			—			11,296
Current portion of content payables		—			22,015			—			22,015
Income taxes payable		—			1,037			—			1,037
Other current liabilities		9,149			3,697			—			12,846
Current portion of long-term debt		—			4,587			—			4,587
Current liabilities from discontinued operations		158			28			—			186
Total current liabilities		13,728			54,420			—			68,148
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion and original issue discount		—			814,733			—			814,733
CONTENT PAYABLES, net of current portion		—			11,596			—			11,596
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES		1,093			19,470			—			20,563
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES		—			179,361			—			179,361
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS		21			—			—			21
Total liabilities		14,842			1,079,580			—			1,094,422
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST		—			21,580			—			21,580
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock		—			50			—			50
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		—			(52	)		—			(52	)
Additional paid-in capital		160,669			1,000,368			(160,669	)		1,000,368
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)		418,290			(845,794	)		(418,290	)		(845,794	)
Total stockholders’ equity		578,959			154,572			(578,959	)		154,572
Noncontrolling interest		—			208,349			—			208,349
Total Equity		578,959			362,921			(578,959	)		362,921
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity	$	593,801		$	1,464,081		$	(578,959	)	$	1,478,923

As of December 31, 2011

	Combined
	Guarantor			Radio One,
	Subsidiaries			Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(In thousands)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	187		$	35,752		$	—		$	35,939
Short-term investments		—			761			—			761
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts		29,896			53,980			—			83,876
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,691			6,730			—			8,421
Current portion of content assets		—			27,383			—			27,383
Current assets from discontinued operations		(35	)		125			—			90
Total current assets		31,739			124,731			—			156,470
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net		17,994			15,994			—			33,988
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net		551,271			693,590			—			1,244,861
CONTENT ASSETS, net		—			38,934			—			38,934
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS		—			7,428			—			7,428
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES		—			588,292			(588,292	)		—
OTHER ASSETS		204			3,121			—			3,325
NON-CURRENT ASSETS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS		1,476			—			—			1,476
Total assets	$	602,684		$	1,472,090		$	(588,292	)	$	1,486,482
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	1,568		$	4,058		$	—		$	5,626
Accrued interest		—			6,703			—			6,703
Accrued compensation and related benefits		1,958			9,023			—			10,981
Current portion of content payables		—			20,807			—			20,807
Income taxes payable		—			1,794			—			1,794
Other current liabilities		9,367			2,860			—			12,227
Current portion of long-term debt		—			3,860			—			3,860
Current liabilities from discontinued operations		230			30			—			260
Total current liabilities		13,123			49,135			—			62,258
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion and original issue discount		—			805,044			—			805,044
CONTENT PAYABLES, net of current portion		—			16,168			—			16,168
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES		1,240			17,281			—			18,521
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES		—			153,521			—			153,521
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS		29			—			—			29
Total liabilities		14,392			1,041,149			—			1,055,541
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST		—			20,343			—			20,343
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock		—			50			—			50
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		—			(199	)		—			(199	)
Additional paid-in capital		197,680			1,001,840			(197,680	)		1,001,840
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)		390,612			(796,156	)		(390,612	)		(796,156	)
Total stockholders’ equity		588,292			205,535			(588,292	)		205,535
Noncontrolling interest		—			205,063			—			205,063
Total Equity		588,292			410,598			(588,292	)		410,598
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity	$	602,684		$	1,472,090		$	(588,292	)	$	1,486,482

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

	Combined
	Guarantor			Radio
	Subsidiaries			One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net income (loss)	$	27,678		$	(38,975	)	$	(27,678	)	$	(38,975	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		5,450			23,662			—			29,112
Amortization of debt financing costs		—			2,281			—			2,281
Amortization of content assets		—			28,569			—			28,569
Amortization of launch assets		—			7,468			—			7,468
Deferred income taxes		—			25,840			—			25,840
Impairment of long-lived assets		313			—			—			313
Stock-based compensation and other non-cash compensation		—			127			—			127
Non-cash interest		—			15,069			—			15,069
Effect of change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired:
Trade accounts receivable, net		(1,391	)		(3,988	)		—			(5,379	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,687			668			—			2,355
Other assets		(114	)		(185	)		—			(299	)
Accounts payable		436			4,125			—			4,561
Due to corporate/from subsidiaries		(32,584	)		32,584			—			—
Accrued interest		—			(709	)		—			(709	)
Accrued compensation and related benefits		459			(144	)		—			315
Income taxes payable		—			(757	)		—			(757	)
Other liabilities		(365	)		3,306			—			2,941
Payments for content assets		—			(43,618	)		—			(43,618	)
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities from discontinued operations		(163	)		136			—			(27	)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) by operating activities		1,406			55,459			(27,678	)		29,187
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment		—			(9,535	)		—			(9,535	)
Proceeds from sales of investment securities		—			6,286			—			6,286
Purchases of investment securities		—			(629	)		—			(629	)
Investment in subsidiaries		—			(27,678	)		27,678			—
Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities		—			(31,556	)		27,678			(3,878	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayment of credit facility		—			(4,829	)		—			(4,829	)
Debt refinancing and modification costs		—			(18	)		—			(18	)
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest members of TV One		—			(7,741	)		—			(7,741	)
Net cash flows used in financing activities		—			(12,588	)		—			(12,588	)
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		1,406			11,315			—			12,721
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period		187			35,752			—			35,939
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	1,593		$	47,067		$	—		$	48,660

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

	Combined
	Guarantor			Radio
	Subsidiaries			One, Inc.			Eliminations			Consolidated
	(Unaudited)
	(As Restated)
	(In thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net income (loss)	$	26,421			29,830			(26,421	)		29,830
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		6,140			19,685			—			25,825
Amortization of debt financing costs		—			3,040			—			3,040
Amortization of content assets		—			20,564			—			20,564
Deferred income taxes		—			79,937			—			79,937
Gain on investment in affiliated company		—			(146,879	)		—			(146,879	)
Equity in income of affiliated company		—			(3,287	)		—			(3,287	)
Stock-based compensation and other non-cash compensation		—			2,895			—			2,895
Non-cash interest		—			19,123			—			19,123
Loss on retirement of debt		—			7,743			—			7,743
Effect of change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired:
Trade accounts receivable, net		(798	)		(27,059	)		—			(27,857	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		327			830			—			1,157
Other assets		226			3,176			—			3,402
Accounts payable		591			3,680			—			4,271
Due to corporate/from subsidiaries		(33,184	)		33,184			—			—
Accrued interest		—			1,921			—			1,921
Accrued compensation and related benefits		(456	)		748			—			292
Income taxes payable		—			603			—			603
Other liabilities		(178	)		6,419			—			6,241
Payments for content assets		—			(12,761	)		—			(12,761	)
Net cash flows provided by operating activities from discontinued operations		—			290			—			290
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities		(911	)		43,682			(26,421	)		16,350
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment		—			(5,410	)		—			(5,410	)
Net cash and investments acquired in connection with TV One consolidation		—			65,245			—			65,245
Investment in subsidiaries		—			(26,421	)		26,421			—
Net cash flows provided by investing activities		—			33,414			26,421			59,835
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from credit facility		—			378,280			—			378,280
Repayment of credit facility		—			(355,611	)		—			(355,611	)
Debt refinancing and modification costs		—			(6,197	)		—			(6,197	)
Repurchase of noncontrolling interest		—			(54,595	)		—			(54,595	)
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest member		—			2,776			—			2,776
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest shareholders of Reach Media		—			(933	)		—			(933	)
Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest shareholders of TV One		—			(7,410	)		—			(7,410	)
Repurchase of common stock		—			(8,516	)		—			(8,516	)
Net cash flows used in financing activities		—			(52,206	)		—			(52,206	)
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(911	)		24,890			—			23,979
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period		1,043			8,149			—			9,192
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	132		$	33,039		$	—		$	33,171

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INCOME TAXES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

10.  INCOME TAXES:

The Company recorded a tax expense of approximately $25.8 million on a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of approximately $13.2 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 based on the actual effective tax rate as of September 30, 2012.  The Company continues to estimate a range of possible outcomes due to the proportion of deferred tax expense from indefinite-lived intangibles over operating income.  Thus, the Company believes the actual effective rate best represents the estimated effective rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 in accordance with ASC 740-270, "Interim Reporting."

As of September 30, 2012, the Company continues to maintain a full valuation allowance for entities other than Reach Media for its net deferred tax assets, but excludes deferred tax liabilities related to indefinite-lived intangibles.  In accordance with ASC 740, "Accounting for Income Taxes", the Company continually assesses the adequacy of the valuation allowance by assessing the likely future tax consequences of events that have been realized in the Company's financial statements or tax returns, tax planning strategies, and future profitability.  As of September 30, 2012, the Company does not believe it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized.  As part of the assessment, the Company has not included the deferred tax liability related to indefinite-lived intangible assets as a source of future taxable income to support realization of the deferred tax assets.

During 2011, the consolidation of TV One included an adjustment to the deferred tax liability related to the partnership investment in TV One. The Company evaluated the deferred tax liability and concluded that a portion will not reverse within the requisite period since it relates to indefinite-lived assets and cannot be offset against deferred tax assets. This item generated a tax expense of $402,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The deferred tax liability on the indefinite-lived intangible assets of Radio One generated a tax expense of approximately $25.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The remaining portion of the tax expense or benefit primarily consists of Radio One state taxes of $248,000 which were offset by a tax benefit from Reach Media of $511,000.

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INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]

6.  INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY:

In January 2004, the Company, together with an affiliate of Comcast Corporation and other investors, launched TV One, an entity formed to operate a cable television network featuring lifestyle, entertainment and news-related programming targeted primarily towards African-American viewers. At that time, we committed to make a cumulative cash investment of $74.0 million in TV One, of which $60.3 million had been funded as of April 30, 2007. Since December 31, 2006, the initial four year commitment period for funding the capital had been extended on a quarterly basis due in part to TV One’s lower than anticipated capital needs. In connection with the Redemption Financing (as defined in Note 3 — Acquisitions), we funded our remaining capital commitment amount of approximately $13.7 million on April 19, 2011, and currently anticipate no further capital commitment. In December 2004, TV One entered into a distribution agreement with DIRECTV and certain affiliates of DIRECTV became investors in TV One.

On February 25, 2011, TV One completed its $119 million Redemption Financing. The Redemption Financing is structured as senior secured notes bearing a 10% coupon and is due in 2016. Subsequently, on February 28, 2011, TV One utilized $82.4 million of the Redemption Financing to repurchase 15.4% of its outstanding membership interests from certain financial investors and 2.0% of its outstanding membership interests held by TV One management (representing approximately 50% of interests held by management). Beginning on April 14, 2011, the Company began to account for TV One on a consolidated basis after having executed an amendment to the TV One operating agreement with the remaining members of TV One concerning certain governance issues. Finally, on April 25, 2011, TV One utilized the balance of the Redemption Financing to repurchase 12.4% of its outstanding membership interests from DIRECTV. These redemptions by TV One, increased the Company’s holding in TV One from 36.8% to approximately 50.9% as of April 25, 2011. Subsequent to April 2011, our ownership in TV One increased to approximately 51.0% after a further redemption of certain management interests.

Prior to the consolidation date, the Company recorded its investment at cost and had adjusted its carrying amount of the investment to recognize the change in the Company’s claim on the net assets of TV One resulting from operating income or losses of TV One as well as other capital transactions of TV One using a hypothetical liquidation at book value approach. On April 14, 2011, the Company began to account for TV One on a consolidated basis and the basis of the assets and liabilities of TV One at that date were recorded at fair value. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company’s allocable share of TV One’s operating income was $0 and approximately $3.3 million, respectively.

We entered into separate network services and advertising services agreements with TV One in 2003. Under the network services agreement, we provided TV One with administrative and operational support services and access to Radio One personalities. In consideration of providing these services, we received equity in TV One, and received an annual cash fee of $500,000 for providing services under the network services agreement.  The network services agreement, originally scheduled to expire in January 2009 was extended to January 2011, at which time it expired.

Under an advertising services agreement, we provided a specified amount of advertising to TV One. Prior to the consolidation date, the Company was accounting for the services provided to TV One under the advertising services agreement in accordance with ASC 505-50-30, “Equity.”  As services were provided to TV One, the Company recorded revenue based on the fair value of the most reliable unit of measurement in these transactions. The most reliable unit of measurement had been determined to be the value of underlying advertising time that was provided to TV One. Prior to consolidation, the Company recognized $511,000 in revenue relating to this agreement for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The advertising services agreement was also originally scheduled to expire in January 2009 and was extended to January 2011, at which time it expired. However, we entered into a new advertising services agreement with TV One with an effective date of January 2011. Under the new advertising services agreement, we (i) provide advertising services to TV One on certain of our media properties and (ii) act as media placement agent for TV One in certain instances. In return for such services, TV One pays us for such advertising time and services and, where we act as media placement agent, pays us a media placement fee equal to the lesser of 15% of media placement costs or a market rate, in addition to reimbursing us (or paying in advance) for all actual costs associated with the media placement services.

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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net	$ 11,086	[1]	$ 10,346	[1]
Other Liabilities [Member] | Employment Agreement Award [Member]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Net	$ 11,086		$ 10,346

[1] Pursuant to an employment agreement (the "Employment Agreement") executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") is eligible to receive an award amount equal to 8% of any proceeds from distributions or other liquidity events in excess of the return of the Company's aggregate investment in TV One. The Company reviews the factors underlying this award at the end of each quarter including the valuation of TV One and an assessment of the probability that the employment agreement will be renewed and contain this provision. The Company's obligation to pay the award will be triggered only after the Company's recovery of the aggregate amount of its capital contribution in TV One and only upon actual receipt of distributions of cash or marketable securities or proceeds from a liquidity event with respect to the Company's membership interest in TV One. The CEO was fully vested in the award upon execution of the Employment Agreement, and the award lapses if the CEO voluntarily leaves the Company or is terminated for cause. In calculating the fair value of the award, the Company determined that there was no change in TV One's fair market value since the December 31, 2011 valuation (See Note 8 Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.) The Company is currently in negotiations with the Company's CEO for a new employment agreement. Until such time as his new employment agreement is executed, the terms of his April 2008 employment agreement remain in effect including eligibility for the TV One award.

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]

4.  DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:

As of June 2011, our remaining Boston radio station was made the subject of an LMA whereby we have made available, for a fee, air time on this station to another party. The remaining assets and liabilities of stations sold or stations that we do not operate that are the subject of an LMA, have been classified as discontinued operations as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Thus, stations sold or stations that we do not operate that are the subject of an LMA results from operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, have been classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

The following table summarizes the operating results for all of the stations sold or stations that we do not operate that are the subject of an LMA and are classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented:

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011			2012		2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Net revenue	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	59
Station operating expenses		61		(30	)		184		96
Depreciation and amortization		14		19			50		54
Interest income		90		—			270		—
Gain on sale of assets		—		—			—		20
Income (loss) before income taxes		15		11			36		(71	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	15	$	11		$	36	$	(71	)

The assets and liabilities of these stations classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets consisted of the following: 

	As of
	September 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Currents assets:
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	$	85	$	90
Total current assets		85		90
Intangible assets, net		1,202		1,202
Property and equipment, net		224		274
Total assets	$	1,511	$	1,566
Current liabilities:
Other current liabilities	$	186	$	260
Total current liabilities		186		260
Long-term liabilities		21		29
Total liabilities	$	207	$	289

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GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

5.  GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES:

Impairment Testing

In the past, we have made acquisitions whereby a significant amount of the purchase price was allocated to radio broadcasting licenses, goodwill and other intangible assets. In accordance with ASC 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other,” we do not amortize our radio broadcasting licenses and goodwill. Instead, we perform a test for impairment annually or on an interim basis when events or changes in circumstances or other conditions suggest impairment may have occurred. Other intangible assets continue to be amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives. We perform our annual impairment test as of October 1 of each year.

Valuation of Broadcasting Licenses

We utilize the services of a third-party valuation firm to provide independent analysis when evaluating the fair value of our radio broadcasting licenses and reporting units. Fair value is estimated to be the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We use the income approach to test for impairment of radio broadcasting licenses. A projection period of 10 years is used, as that is the time horizon in which operators and investors generally expect to recover their investments. When evaluating our radio broadcasting licenses for impairment, the testing is done at the unit of accounting level as determined by ASC 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other.” In our case, each unit of accounting is a clustering of radio stations into one of the 15 geographical radio markets that we own and operate.  Broadcasting license fair values are based on the estimated after-tax discounted future cash flows of the applicable unit of accounting assuming an initial hypothetical start-up operation which possesses FCC licenses as the only asset. Over time, it is assumed the operation acquires other tangible assets such as advertising and programming contracts, employment agreements and going concern value, and matures into an average performing operation in a specific radio market. The income approach model incorporates several variables, including, but not limited to: (i) radio market revenue estimates and growth projections; (ii) estimated market share and revenue for the hypothetical participant; (iii) likely media competition within the market; (iv) estimated start-up costs and losses incurred in the early years; (v) estimated profit margins and cash flows based on market size and station type; (vi) anticipated capital expenditures; (vii) probable future terminal values; (viii) an effective tax rate assumption; and (ix) a discount rate based on the weighted-average cost of capital for the radio broadcast industry. In calculating the discount rate, we considered: (i) the cost of equity, which includes estimates of the risk-free return, the long-term market return, small stock risk premiums and industry beta; (ii) the cost of debt, which includes estimates for corporate borrowing rates and tax rates; and (iii) estimated average percentages of equity and debt in capital structures. Since our annual October 2011 assessment, we have not made any changes to the methodology for valuing broadcasting licenses.

During the second quarter of 2012, the total market revenue growth for certain markets was below that used in our 2011 annual impairment testing. We deemed this shortfall to be an impairment indicator that warranted interim impairment testing of certain of our radio broadcasting licenses, which we performed as of June 30, 2012. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $313,000 related to our Charlotte radio broadcasting licenses. The remaining radio broadcasting licenses that were tested during the second quarter of 2012 were not impaired. There were no impairment indicators for our radio broadcast licenses noted during the third quarter of 2012. Below are some of the key assumptions used in the income approach model for estimating broadcasting licenses fair values for all annual and interim impairment assessments performed since January 2011.

	May 31,			September 30,			October 1,			June 30,
Radio Broadcasting Licenses	2011 (a)			2011 (a)			2011			2012 (a)
Pre-tax impairment charge (in millions)	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	0.3
Discount Rate		10.0	%		9.5	%		10.0	%		10.0	%
Year 1 Market Revenue Growth Range		1.3% -2.8	%		1.5% -2.0	%		1.5% -2.5	%		1.0% -3.0	%
Long-term Market Revenue Growth Rate Range (Years 6 – 10)		1.5% - 2.0	%		1.5% - 2.0	%		1.0% - 2.0	%		1.0% - 2.0	%
Mature Market Share Range		9.0% - 22.5	%		9.3% - 22.4	%		0.7% - 28.9	%		5.8% - 15.6	%
Operating Profit Margin Range		32.7% - 40.8	%		32.7% - 33.0	%		19.1% - 47.4	%		29.1% - 48.0	%

(a)  Reflects changes only to the key assumptions used in quarterly interim testing for certain reporting units.

Valuation of Goodwill

The impairment testing of goodwill is performed at the reporting unit level. In testing for the impairment of goodwill, with the assistance of a third-party valuation firm, we primarily rely on the income approach. The approach involves a 10-year model with similar variables as described above for broadcasting licenses, except that the discounted cash flows are generally based on the Company’s estimated and projected market revenue, market share and operating performance for its reporting units, instead of those for a hypothetical participant. We follow a two-step process to evaluate if a potential impairment exists for goodwill. The first step of the process involves estimating the fair value of each reporting unit. If the reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying value, a second step is performed as per the guidance of ASC 805-10, “Business Combinations,” to allocate the fair value of the reporting unit to the individual assets and liabilities of the reporting unit in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill as of the impairment assessment date. Any excess of the carrying value of the goodwill over the implied fair value of the goodwill is written off as a charge to operations. Since our annual assessment, we have not made any changes to the methodology of valuing or allocating goodwill when determining the carrying values of the radio markets, Reach Media, Interactive One or TV One.

Below are some of the key assumptions used in the income approach model for estimating the fair value for Reach Media for all interim, annual and year end assessments since January 2011. When compared to the discount rates used for assessing radio market reporting units, the higher discount rates used in these assessments reflect a premium for a riskier and broader media business, with a heavier concentration and significantly higher amount of programming content related intangible assets that are highly dependent on the on-air personality Tom Joyner. Reach Media did not meet its budgeted operating cash flow for the third quarter and we performed an interim impairment assessment at September 30, 2012. With the assistance of a third-party valuation firm, the Company completed a valuation of the Reach Media reporting unit and concluded that the carrying value of goodwill attributable to Reach Media had not been impaired.

	March 31,			June 30,			September 30,			December 31,			March 31,			June 30,			September 30,
Reach Media Goodwill	2011			2011			2011			2011			2012			2012			2012
Pre-tax impairment charge (in millions)	$	–		$	–		$	–		$	–		$	–		$	–		$	–
Discount Rate		13.5	%		13.0	%		12.0	%		12.5	%		12.5	%		12.5	%		12.0	%
Year 1 Revenue Growth Rate		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.5	%		2.0	%
Long-term Revenue Growth Rate Range		(1.3)% - 4.9	%		(0.2)% - 3.9	%		(2.0)% - 3.5	%		3.0% - 12.7	%		2.2% - 9.7	%		0.3% - 2.5	%		(4.7)% - 2.8	%
Operating Profit Margin Range		16.2% - 27.4	%		17.6% - 22.6	%		18.8% - 21.7	%		(2.0)% - 16.8	%		3.7% - 18.1	%		4.9% - 15.3	%		4.6% - 19.8	%

In September 2012, the Company performed interim impairment testing on the valuation of goodwill associated with Interactive One. Interactive One net revenues and cash flows declined for the third quarter and year to date 2012 and full year internal projections were revised. When compared to discount rates for the radio reporting units, the higher discount rate used to value the reporting unit is reflective of discount rates applicable to internet media businesses. As a result of the testing, the Company concluded no impairment to the carrying value had occurred. We did not make any changes to the methodology for valuing or allocating goodwill when determining the carrying value. Below are some of the key assumptions used in the income approach model for estimating the fair value for Interactive One since January 2011.

	October 1,			September 30,
Goodwill (Internet Segment)	2011			2012
Pre-tax impairment charge (in millions)	$	-		$	-
Discount Rate		14.5	%		14.0	%
Year 1 Revenue Growth Rate		20.3	%		15.3	%
Long-term Revenue Growth Rate		2.5	%		2.5	%
Operating Profit Margin Range		0.0% - 28.8	%		5.4 – 26.2	%

Goodwill Valuation Results

The table below presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment during the nine month period ended September 30, 2012. The goodwill balances for each reporting unit are not disclosed so as to not make publicly available sensitive information that could potentially be competitively harmful to the Company.

	Goodwill Carrying Balances
	As of				As of
Segment	December 31, 2011		Increase (Decrease)		September 30, 2012
			(In millions)
Radio Broadcasting Segment	$	70.8	$	—	$	70.8
Reach Media Segment		14.4		—		14.4
Internet Segment		21.8		—		21.8
Cable Television Segment		165.0		—		165.0
Total	$	272.0	$	—	$	272.0

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INVESTMENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Investments [Abstract]

Investments [Text Block]

7.  INVESTMENTS:

The Company’s investments (short-term and long-term) consist of the following:

	Amortized Cost Basis		Gross Unrealized Losses			Gross Unrealized Gains		Fair Value
	(In thousands)
September 30, 2012
Corporate debt securities	$	2,285	$	(16	)	$	163	$	2,432
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		100		-			-		100
Total investments	$	2,385	$	(16	)	$	163	$	2,532

	Amortized Cost Basis		Gross Unrealized Losses			Gross Unrealized Gains		Fair Value
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2011
Corporate debt securities	$	7,376	$	(264	)	$	66	$	7,178
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		1,012		(2	)		1		1,011
Total investments	$	8,388	$	(266	)	$	67	$	8,189

The following tables show the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments with unrealized losses that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:

	Fair Value < 1 Year		Unrealized Losses < 1 Year		Fair Value > 1 Year		Unrealized Losses > 1 Year			Total Unrealized Losses
	(In thousands)
September 30, 2012
Corporate debt securities	$	-	$	-	$	775	$	(16	)	$	(16	)
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		-		-		-		-			-
Total investments	$	-	$	-	$	775	$	(16	)	$	(16	)

	Fair Value < 1 Year		Unrealized Losses < 1 Year			Fair Value > 1 Year		Unrealized Losses > 1 Year			Total Unrealized Losses
	(In thousands)
December 31, 2011
Corporate debt securities	$	2,760	$	(178	)	$	1,693	$	(86	)	$	(264	)
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		400		(2	)		-		-			(2	)
Total investments	$	3,160	$	(180	)	$	1,693	$	(86	)	$	(266	)

The Company’s investments in debt securities are sensitive to interest rate fluctuations, which impact the fair value of individual securities. Unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in debt securities have occurred due to volatility and liquidity concerns within the capital markets during the quarter ended September 30, 2012.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at September 30, 2012, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities of mortgage-backed securities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

	Amortized Cost Basis		Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Within 1 year	$	202	$	199
After 1 year through 5 years		1,635		1,778
After 5 years through 10 years		448		455
After 10 years		-		-
Mortgage-backed securities		100		100
Total	$	2,385	$	2,532

A primary objective in the management of the fixed maturity portfolios is to maximize total return relative to underlying liabilities and respective liquidity needs. In achieving this goal, assets may be sold to take advantage of market conditions or other investment opportunities, as well as tax considerations. Sales will generally produce realized gains or losses. In the ordinary course of business, the Company may sell securities for a number of reasons, including, but not limited to: (i) changes to the investment environment; (ii) expectation that the fair value could deteriorate further; (iii) desire to reduce exposure to an issuer or an industry; (iv) changes in credit quality; and (v) changes in expected cash flow. Available-for-sale securities were sold as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2012		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012			Three Months Ended September 30, 2011			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
	(In thousands)
Proceeds from sales	$	719	$	6,286		$	1,045		$	3,575
Gross realized gains		11		30			2			8
Gross realized losses		-		(98	)		(1	)		(66	)

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LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Total debt	$ 825,037	$ 815,652
Less: current portion	4,587	3,860
Less: original issue discount	5,717	6,748
Long-term debt, net	814,733	805,044
Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | February 2013 [Member]
Total debt	747	747
Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] | May 2016 [Member]
Total debt	327,034	312,800
Senior Notes [Member]
Total debt	119,000	119,000
Senior Bank Term Debt [Member]
Total debt	$ 378,256	$ 383,105

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LONG-TERM DEBT (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended				9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended						9 Months Ended		1 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Credit Agreement 2011 [Member]	Mar. 31, 2011 Credit Agreement 2011 [Member] Term Loan [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Credit Agreement 2011 [Member] Term Loan [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Credit Agreement 2011 [Member] Term Loan [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Credit Agreement 2011 [Member] Term Loan [Member] Base Floor Rate [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Credit Agreement 2011 [Member] Term Loan [Member] Libor Floor Rate [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Senior Subordinated Notes [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] February 2013 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] February 2013 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] February 2013 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] May 2016 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] May 2016 [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Senior Notes [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Senior Notes [Member]	Feb. 25, 2011 Senior Notes [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Senior Notes [Member] March 2016 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Minimum [Member] Credit Agreement 2011 [Member] Term Loan [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Minimum [Member] Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] May 2016 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Maximum [Member] Credit Agreement 2011 [Member] Term Loan [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Maximum [Member] Senior Subordinated Notes [Member] May 2016 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Credit Agreement 2011 [Member]	Jun. 30, 2011 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Credit Agreement 2011 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Minimum [Member] Credit Agreement 2011 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Maximum [Member] Credit Agreement 2011 [Member]	Mar. 31, 2011 Line Of Credit [Member] Credit Agreement 2011 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Line Of Credit [Member] Credit Agreement 2011 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Notes Payable [Member] Reach Media [Member]	Nov. 30, 2009 7% Percentage Promissory Note [Member]
Term Loan Facility Carrying Amount					$ 386,000,000
Revolving Loan Facility Carrying Amount					25,000,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount																				119,000,000										411,000,000		1,000,000
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis						Under the terms of the 2011 Credit Agreement, interest on base rate loans is payable quarterly and interest on LIBOR loans is payable monthly or quarterly. The base rate is equal to the greater of (i) the prime rate, (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50% or (iii) the LIBOR Rate for a one-month period plus 1.00%. The applicable margin on the 2011 Credit Agreement is between (i) 4.50% and 5.50% on the revolving portion of the facility and (ii) 5.00% (with a base rate floor of 2.5% per annum) and 6.00% (with a LIBOR floor of 1.5% per annum) on the term portion of the facility.
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate										2.50%	1.50%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate During Period																						5.00%		6.00%				4.50%	5.50%
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal									960,000
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity																										23,900,000
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity																										23,900,000
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding																															378,300,000
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit	1,000,000
Repayments of Other Long-term Debt								2,000,000
Long-term Debt, Gross	825,037,000	825,037,000		815,652,000									747,000	747,000	747,000	327,034,000	312,800,000	119,000,000	119,000,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date							Mar. 31, 2016							Feb. 15, 2013		May 24, 2016		Mar. 15, 2016												Mar. 15, 2015		Dec. 30, 2011
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure													642,000	642,000	710,000	281,300,000	262,200,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Interest														24,000
Interest		52,017,000	40,498,000										21,000,000	52,000,000
Debt Instrument, Increase, Additional Borrowings														14,200,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage																				10.00%													7.00%
Notes Issued																					119,000,000
Covenant Compliance Description For Maintaining Interest Coverage Ratio						(a) maintaining an interest coverage ratio of no less than: § 1.25 to 1.00 on June 30, 2011 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2015; and § 1.50 to 1.00 on December 31, 2015 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.
Covenant Limitations Description						(d) limitations on: § liens; § sale of assets; § payment of dividends; and § mergers.
Debt Instrument Periodic Payment Percentage Of Principal																											0.25%
Percentage Of Financial Instrument														6.38%								12.50%	12.50%	15.00%	15.00%
Percentage Of Cash Paid For Interest												6.00%
Percentage Of Paid In Kind Interest Paid												9.00%
Covenant Compliance Description For Maintaining Senior Secured Leverage Ratio						(b) maintaining a senior secured leverage ratio of no greater than: § 5.25 to 1.00 on June 30, 2011; § 5.00 to 1.00 on September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2011; § 4.75 to 1.00 on March 31, 2012; § 4.50 to 1.00 on June 30, 2012, September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012; § 4.00 to 1.00 on March 31, 2013 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2013; § 3.75 to 1.00 on December 31, 2013 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2014; § 3.25 to 1.00 on December 31, 2014 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2015; and § 2.75 to 1.00 on December 31, 2015 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.
Covenant Compliance Description For Maintaining Total Leverage Ratio						(c) maintaining a total leverage ratio of no greater than: § 9.25 to 1.00 on June 30, 2011 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through December 31, 2011; § 9.00 to 1.00 on March 31, 2012; § 8.75 to 1.00 on June 30, 2012; § 8.50 to 1.00 on September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012; § 8.00 to 1.00 on March 31, 2013 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2013; § 7.50 to 1.00 on December 31, 2013 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2014; § 6.50 to 1.00 on December 31, 2014 and the last day of each fiscal quarter through September 30, 2015; and § 6.00 to 1.00 on December 31, 2015 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.
Notes Payable																																	$ 1,000,000

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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified			6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 01, 2005 Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Jun. 30, 2005 Interest Rate Swap [Member] Derivative Agreement 1 [Member]	Jun. 30, 2005 Interest Rate Swap [Member] Derivative Agreement 2 [Member]	Jun. 30, 2005 Interest Rate Swap [Member] Derivative Agreement 3 [Member]	Jun. 30, 2005 Interest Rate Swap [Member] Derivative Agreement 4 [Member]
Derivative Agreement Face Amount Of Contract		$ 25
Derivative, Maturity Date			Jun. 30, 2007	Jun. 30, 2008	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2011
Percentage Of Award Amount	8.00%
Reassesed Estimated Fair Value Of Award	$ 11.1

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LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Long Term Debt [Table Text Block]

Long-term debt consists of the following:

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Senior bank term debt	$	378,256	$	383,105
6⅜% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2013		747		747
12½%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes due May 2016		327,034		312,800
10% Senior Secured TV One Notes due March 2016		119,000		119,000
Total debt		825,037		815,652
Less: current portion		4,587		3,860
Less: original issue discount		5,717		6,748
Long-term debt, net	$	814,733	$	805,044

Schedule of Ratios Calculated in Accordance with Credit Agreement [Table Text Block]

As of September 30, 2012, ratios calculated in accordance with the 2011 Credit Agreement, are as follows:

	As of September 30, 2012			Covenant Limit			Excess Coverage
Pro Forma Last Twelve Months Covenant EBITDA (In millions)	$	86.1
Pro Forma Last Twelve Months Interest Expense (In millions)	$	57.8
Senior Debt (In millions)	$	355.2
Total Debt (In millions)	$	682.9
Senior Secured Leverage
Senior Secured Debt / Covenant EBITDA		4.12	x		4.50	x		0.38	x
Total Leverage
Total Debt / Covenant EBITDA		7.93	x		8.50	x		0.57	x
Interest Coverage
Covenant EBITDA / Interest Expense		1.49	x		1.25	x		0.24	x
EBITDA - Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization

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GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES (Details 1) (Reach Media [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011
Pre-tax impairment charge	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Discount Rate	12.00%	12.50%	12.50%	12.50%	12.00%	13.00%	13.50%
Year 1 Market Revenue Growth Range	2.00%	2.50%	2.50%	2.50%	2.50%	2.50%	2.50%
Minimum [Member]
Long-Term Market Revenue Growth Rate Range	(4.70%)	0.30%	2.20%	3.00%	(2.00%)	(0.20%)	(1.30%)
Operating Profit Margin Range	4.60%	4.90%	3.70%	(2.00%)	18.80%	17.60%	16.20%
Maximum [Member]
Long-Term Market Revenue Growth Rate Range	2.80%	2.50%	9.70%	12.70%	3.50%	3.90%	4.90%
Operating Profit Margin Range	19.80%	15.30%	18.10%	16.80%	21.70%	22.60%	27.40%

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

12.  SEGMENT INFORMATION:

The Company has four reportable segments: (i) Radio Broadcasting; (ii) Reach Media; (iii) Internet; and (iv) Cable Television. These segments operate in the United States and are consistently aligned with the Company’s management of its businesses and its financial reporting structure.

The Radio Broadcasting segment consists of all broadcast results of operations. The Company aggregates the broadcast markets in which it operates into the Radio Broadcasting segment. The Reach Media segment consists of the results of operations for the Tom Joyner Morning Show and related activities. The Internet segment includes the results of our online business, including the operations of Interactive One and CCI. The Cable Television segment consists of TV One’s results of operations. Corporate/Eliminations/Other represents financial activity associated with our corporate staff and offices and intercompany activity among the four segments.

Operating loss or income represents total revenues less operating expenses, depreciation and amortization, and impairment of long-lived assets. Intercompany revenue earned and expenses charged between segments are recorded at fair value and eliminated in consolidation.

The accounting policies described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1 – Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies are applied consistently across the segments.

Detailed segment data for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 is presented in the following tables:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Net Revenue:
Radio Broadcasting	$	61,823		$	58,733
Reach Media		11,909			13,427
Internet		4,452			4,884
Cable Television		33,232			29,545
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		(1,464	)		(2,144	)
Consolidated	$	109,952		$	104,445
Operating Expenses (excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment charges and including stock-based compensation):
Radio Broadcasting	$	33,663		$	35,117
Reach Media		11,324			10,490
Internet		4,888			5,086
Cable Television		24,983			23,303
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		3,876			5,825
Consolidated	$	78,734		$	79,821
Depreciation and Amortization:
Radio Broadcasting	$	1,589		$	1,657
Reach Media		293			988
Internet		795			838
Cable Television		6,708			7,779
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		300			242
Consolidated	$	9,685		$	11,504
Operating income (loss):
Radio Broadcasting	$	26,571		$	21,959
Reach Media		292			1,949
Internet		(1,231	)		(1,040	)
Cable Television		1,541			(1,537	)
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		(5,640	)		(8,211	)
Consolidated	$	21,533		$	13,120

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Total Assets:
Radio Broadcasting	$	809,594	$	806,822
Reach Media		32,588		33,737
Internet		31,551		33,265
Cable Television		548,041		561,325
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		57,149		51,333
Consolidated	$	1,478,923	$	1,486,482

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Net Revenue:
Radio Broadcasting	$	176,316		$	167,152
Reach Media		34,008			37,928
Internet		14,659			12,705
Cable Television		97,722			54,711
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		(3,795	)		(5,980	)
Consolidated	$	318,910		$	266,516
Operating Expenses (excluding depreciation, amortization and impairment charges and including stock-based compensation):
Radio Broadcasting	$	104,068		$	103,317
Reach Media		34,631			32,745
Internet		15,250			14,983
Cable Television		65,893			40,805
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		12,857			14,353
Consolidated	$	232,699		$	206,203
Depreciation and Amortization:
Radio Broadcasting	$	4,817		$	5,091
Reach Media		887			2,961
Internet		2,432			2,875
Cable Television		20,219			14,208
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		757			690
Consolidated	$	29,112		$	25,825
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:
Radio Broadcasting	$	313		$	—
Reach Media		—			—
Internet		—			—
Cable Television		—			—
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		—			—
Consolidated	$	313		$	—
Operating income (loss):
Radio Broadcasting	$	67,118		$	58,744
Reach Media		(1,510	)		2,222
Internet		(3,023	)		(5,153	)
Cable Television		11,610			(302	)
Corporate/Eliminations/Other		(17,409	)		(21,023	)
Consolidated	$	56,786		$	34,488

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]

(a) Organization

 Radio One, Inc. (a Delaware corporation referred to as “Radio One”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) is an urban-oriented, multi-media company that primarily targets African-American and urban consumers. Our core business is our radio broadcasting franchise that is the largest radio broadcasting operation that primarily targets African-American and urban listeners. We currently own and/or operate 55 broadcast stations located in 16 urban markets in the United States.  While our primary source of revenue is the sale of local and national advertising for broadcast on our radio stations, our operating strategy is to operate the premier multi-media entertainment and information content provider targeting African-American and urban consumers. Thus, we have diversified our revenue streams by making acquisitions and investments in other complementary media properties. Our other media interests include our approximately 51.0% (see Note 3 — Acquisitions) controlling ownership interest in TV One, LLC (“TV One”), an African-American targeted cable television network that we invested in with an affiliate of Comcast Corporation and other investors; our 53.5% ownership interest in Reach Media, Inc. (“Reach Media”), which operates the Tom Joyner Morning Show; our ownership of Interactive One, LLC (“Interactive One”), an online platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment, which operates a number of branded sites, including News One, UrbanDaily and HelloBeautiful; and our ownership of Community Connect, LLC (formerly Community Connect Inc.) (“CCI”), an online social networking company, which operates a number of branded websites, including BlackPlanet, MiGente and Asian Avenue.  CCI is included within the operations of Interactive One. Through our national multi-media presence, we provide advertisers with a unique and powerful delivery mechanism to the African-American and urban audience.

As of June 2011, our remaining Boston radio station was made the subject of a local marketing agreement (“LMA”) whereby we have made available, for a fee, air time on this station to another party. The remaining assets and liabilities of stations sold or stations that we do not operate that are the subject of an LMA, have been classified as discontinued operations as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Thus, the Boston station’s results from operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, have been classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

As part of our consolidated financial statements, consistent with our financial reporting structure and how the Company currently manages its businesses, we have provided selected financial information for the Company’s four reportable segments: (i) Radio Broadcasting; (ii) Reach Media; (iii) Internet; and (iv) Cable Television (See Note 12 – Segment Information.)

Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]

(b)  Interim Financial Statements

The interim consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In management’s opinion, the interim financial data presented herein include all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.

Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]

(c)  Financial Instruments

Financial instruments as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consisted of cash and cash equivalents, investments, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, note payable, long-term debt and redeemable noncontrolling interest. The carrying amounts approximated fair value for each of these financial instruments as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, except for the Company’s outstanding senior subordinated notes. The 6³/₈% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2013 had a carrying value of $747,000 and a fair value of approximately $642,000 as of September 30, 2012, and a carrying value of $747,000 and a fair value of approximately $710,000 as of December 31, 2011. The 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes due May 2016 had a carrying value of approximately $327.0 million and a fair value of approximately $281.3 million as of September 30, 2012, and a carrying value of approximately $312.8 million and a fair value of approximately $262.2 million as of December 31, 2011. The fair values, classified as Level 2, were determined based on the trading values of these instruments in an inactive market as of the reporting date.

Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]

(d)  Revenue Recognition

Within our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments, the Company recognizes revenue for broadcast advertising when a commercial is broadcast and is reported, net of agency and outside sales representative commissions, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605, “Revenue Recognition.”  Agency and outside sales representative commissions are calculated based on a stated percentage applied to gross billing. Generally, clients remit the gross billing amount to the agency or outside sales representative, and the agency or outside sales representative remits the gross billing, less their commission, to the Company. For our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments, agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $9.3 million and $8.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $25.7 million and $23.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Interactive One generates the majority of the Company’s internet revenue, and derives such revenue principally from advertising services, including advertising aimed at diversity recruiting. Advertising services include the sale of banner and sponsorship advertisements.  Advertising revenue is recognized either as impressions (the number of times advertisements appear in viewed pages) are delivered, when “click through” purchases or leads are reported, or ratably over the contract period, where applicable.

TV One, the driver of revenues in our Cable Television segment, derives advertising revenue from the sale of television air time to advertisers and recognizes revenue when the advertisements are run. TV One also receives affiliate fees and records revenue during the term of various affiliation agreements at levels appropriate for the most recent subscriber counts reported by the applicable affiliate.

Advertising Barter Transactions, Policy [Policy Text Block]

(e)  Barter Transactions

The Company provides advertising time in exchange for programming content and certain services and accounts for these exchanges in accordance with ASC 605, “Revenue Recognition.” The terms of these exchanges generally permit the Company to preempt such time in favor of advertisers who purchase time in exchange for cash. The Company includes the value of such exchanges in both net revenue and station operating expenses. The valuation of barter time is based upon the fair value of the network advertising time provided for the programming content and services received. For the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, barter transaction revenues were $825,000 and $856,000, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, barter transaction revenues were approximately $2.3 million and $2.5 million, respectively. Additionally, barter transaction costs were reflected in programming and technical expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses of $684,000 and $810,000 and $141,000 and $46,000, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, barter transaction costs were reflected in programming and technical expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses of approximately $2.0 million and $2.3 million and $224,000 and $188,000, respectively.

Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]

(f) Earnings Per Share

        Basic earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method.  The Company’s potentially dilutive securities include stock options and restricted stock. Diluted earnings per share considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities except in periods in which there is a net loss, as the inclusion of the potentially dilutive common shares would have an anti-dilutive effect.

The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except share and per share data):

	Three Months Ended  September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In Thousands)
Numerator:
Consolidated net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders	$	(13,064	)	$	(9,878	)	$	(49,638	)	$	24,427
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net (loss) income per share — weighted average outstanding shares		50,019,048			50,270,550			50,010,406			51,072,480
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock		—			—			—			1,871,056
Denominator for diluted net (loss) income per share — weighted-average outstanding shares		50,019,048			50,270,550			50,010,406			52,943,536
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share — basic	$	(0.26	)	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.99	)	$	0.48
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share — diluted	$	(0.26	)	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.99	)	$	0.46

All stock options and restricted stock awards were excluded from the diluted calculation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, as well as the three months ended September 30, 2011, as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.  The following table summarizes the potential common shares excluded from the diluted calculation.

	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2012		September 30, 2011		September 30, 2012
	(Unaudited)
	(In Thousands)
Stock options		4,831		5,129		4,831
Restricted stock		105		1,137		114

Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]

(g) Fair Value Measurements

We report our financial and non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis under the provisions of ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

      The fair value framework requires the categorization of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows:

Level 1: Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that can be accessed at measurement date.

Level 2: Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1. The fair value of Level 2 assets are based on quoted market prices for similar assets in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.

      As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the fair values of our financial assets and liabilities are categorized as follows:

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
As of September 30, 2012
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fixed maturity securities – available for sale:
Corporate debt securities	$	2,432	$	2,432	$	—	$	—
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		100		—		100		—
Total fixed maturity securities (a)		2,532		2,432		100		—
Total	$	2,532	$	2,432	$	100	$	—
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan (b)	$	5,096	$	—	$	—	$	5,096
Employment agreement award (c)		11,086		—		—		11,086
Total	$	16,182	$	—	$	—	$	16,182
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (d)	$	21,580	$	—	$	—	$	21,580
As of December 31, 2011
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fixed maturity securities – available for sale:
Corporate debt securities	$	7,178	$	7,178	$	—	$	—
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		1,011		—		1,011		—
Total fixed maturity securities (a)		8,189		7,178		1,011		—
Total	$	8,189	$	7,178	$	1,011	$	—
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan (b)	$	5,096	$	—	$	—	$	5,096
Employment agreement award (c)		10,346		—		—		10,346
Total	$	15,442	$	—	$	—	$	15,442
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (d)	$	20,343	$	—	$	—	$	20,343

(a) Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are estimated using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows.

(b) These balances are measured based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One. For the period ended September 30, 2012, the Company determined that there was no change in TV One’s fair market value since the December 31, 2011 valuation.

(c)  Pursuant to an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is eligible to receive an award amount equal to 8% of any proceeds from distributions or other liquidity events in excess of the return of the Company’s aggregate investment in TV One. The Company reviews the factors underlying this award at the end of each quarter including the valuation of TV One and an assessment of the probability that the employment agreement will be renewed and contain this provision. The Company’s obligation to pay the award will be triggered only after the Company’s recovery of the aggregate amount of its capital contribution in TV One and only upon actual receipt of distributions of cash or marketable securities or proceeds from a liquidity event with respect to the Company’s membership interest in TV One. The CEO was fully vested in the award upon execution of the Employment Agreement, and the award lapses if the CEO voluntarily leaves the Company or is terminated for cause. In calculating the fair value of the award, the Company determined that there was no change in TV One’s fair market value since the December 31, 2011 valuation (See Note 8 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.) The Company is currently in negotiations with the Company’s CEO for a new employment agreement. Until such time as his new employment agreement is executed, the terms of his April 2008 employment agreement remain in effect including eligibility for the TV One award.

(d)  Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Reach Media is measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology.  A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in calculating the fair value. Inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value.

The following table presents the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

	Incentive Award Plan		Employment Agreement Award			Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	5,096	$	10,346		$	20,343
Losses included in earnings (unrealized)		—		740			—
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			(362	)
Change in fair value		—		—			1,599
Balance at September 30, 2012	$	5,096	$	11,086		$	21,580
The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	$	—	$	(740	)	$	—

	Incentive Award Plan		Employment Agreement Award			Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2010	$	—	$	6,824		$	30,635
Losses included in earnings (unrealized)		—		3,538			—
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			1,533
Recognition of TV One management incentive award plan in connection with the consolidation of TV One		6,428		—			—
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests		—		—			(933	)
Change in fair value		—		—			(1,524	)
Balance at September 30, 2011	$	6,428	$	10,362		$	29,711
The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	$	—	$	(3,538	)	$	—

Gains (losses) included in earnings were recorded in the consolidated statement of operations as corporate selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2012, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:

Level 3 liabilities	Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Significant Unobservable Input Value
Incentive Award Plan	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Discount Rate	11.5%
Incentive Award Plan	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Long-term Growth Rate	3.0%
Incentive Award Plan	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Market Multiple	10x
Incentive Award Plan	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Value Per Subscriber	$7.00
Employment Agreement Award	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Discount Rate	11.5%
Employment Agreement Award	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Long-term Growth Rate	3.0%
Employment Agreement Award	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Market Multiple	10x
Employment Agreement Award	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Value Per Subscriber	$7.00
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate	12.0%
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Long-term Growth Rate	2.0%

       Any significant increases or decreases in significant inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurements.

       Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis using Level 3 inputs as defined in ASC 820.  These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances.  Included in this category are goodwill, radio broadcasting licenses and other intangible assets, net, that are written down to fair value when they are determined to be impaired, as well as content assets that are periodically written down to net realizable value. The Company concluded these assets were not impaired during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, and therefore, these assets were reported at carrying value as opposed to fair value. The Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $313,000 related to our Charlotte radio broadcasting licenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

 (h) Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, which provides a consistent definition of fair value and ensures that the fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are similar between GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. ASU 2011-04 changes certain fair value measurement principles and enhances the disclosure requirements particularly for level 3 fair value measurements. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2012, and it did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08, which provides companies with an option to perform a qualitative assessment that may allow them to skip the two-step impairment test. ASU 2011-08 amends existing guidance by giving an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If this is the case, companies will need to perform a more detailed two-step goodwill impairment test which is used to identify potential goodwill impairments and to measure the amount of goodwill impairment losses to be recognized, if any. ASU 2011-08 is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2012 and it did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, “Presentation of Comprehensive Income,” which was subsequently modified in December 2011 by ASU 2011-12, “Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05.” This ASU amends existing presentation and disclosure requirements concerning comprehensive income, most significantly by requiring that comprehensive income be presented with net income in a continuous financial statement, or in a separate but consecutive financial statement. The provisions of this ASU (as modified) are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements, other than presentation and disclosure.

Liquidity Disclosure [Policy Text Block]

(i) Liquidity and Uncertainties Related to Going Concern

On March 31, 2011, the Company entered into a new senior credit facility (the “2011 Credit Agreement”).  Under the 2011 Credit Agreement, beginning June 30, 2011, the Company became required to maintain compliance with certain financial ratios (as detailed in Note 9 — Long-Term Debt below).  Based on our current projections, we expect to be in compliance with these financial ratios and other covenants over the next twelve months.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Policy [Policy Text Block]

(j) Redeemable noncontrolling interest

Redeemable noncontrolling interest is an interest in a subsidiary that is redeemable outside of the Company’s control either for cash or other assets. This interest is classified as mezzanine equity and measured at the greater of estimated redemption value at the end of each reporting period or the historical cost basis of the noncontrolling interests adjusted for cumulative earnings allocations.  The resulting increases or decreases in the estimated redemption amount are affected by corresponding charges against retained earnings, or in the absence of retained earnings, additional paid-in-capital.

Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]

(k) Investments

Investment Securities

Investments consist primarily of corporate fixed maturity securities and government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities.

Investments with original maturities in excess of three months and less than one year are classified as short-term investments. Long-term investments have original maturities in excess of one year.

Debt securities are classified as “available-for-sale” and reported at fair value. Investments in available-for-sale fixed maturity securities are classified as either current or noncurrent assets based on their contractual maturities. Fixed maturity securities are carried at estimated fair value based on quoted market prices for the same or similar instruments. Investment income is recognized when earned and reported net of investment expenses. Unrealized gains and losses are excluded from earnings and are reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until realized, unless the losses are deemed to be other than temporary. Realized gains or losses, including any provision for other-than-temporary declines in value, are included in the statements of operations. For purposes of computing realized gains and losses, the specific-identification method of determining cost was used.

Evaluating Investments for Other than Temporary Impairments

The Company periodically performs evaluations, on a lot-by-lot and security-by-security basis, of its investment holdings in accordance with its impairment policy to evaluate whether any declines in the fair value of investments are other than temporary. This evaluation consists of a review of several factors, including but not limited to: length of time and extent that a security has been in an unrealized loss position, the existence of an event that would impair the issuer’s future earnings potential, and the near-term prospects for recovery of the market value of a security. The FASB has issued guidance for recognition and presentation of other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”), or FASB OTTI guidance. Accordingly, any credit-related impairment of fixed maturity securities that the Company does not intend to sell, and is not likely to be required to sell, is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations, with the noncredit-related impairment recognized in other comprehensive loss.

For fixed maturity securities where fair value is less than amortized cost, and where the securities are not deemed to be credit-impaired, the Company has asserted that it has no intent to sell and that it believes it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell the investment before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If such an assertion had not been made, the security’s decline in fair value would be deemed to be other than temporary and the entire difference between fair value and amortized cost would be recognized in the statements of income.

For fixed maturity securities, a critical component of the evaluation for OTTI is the identification of credit-impaired securities, where the Company does not expect to receive cash flows sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security. The difference between the present value of projected future cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis is recognized as credit-related OTTI in the statements of income. If fair value is less than the present value of projected future cash flows expected to be collected, the portion of OTTI related to other than credit factors is reduced in accumulated other comprehensive income.

In order to determine the amount of credit loss for a fixed maturity security, the Company calculates the recovery value by performing a discounted cash flow analysis based on the present value of future cash flows expected to be received. The discount rate is generally the effective interest rate of the fixed maturity security prior to impairment.

When determining the collectability and the period over which the fixed maturity security is expected to recover, the Company considers the same factors utilized in its overall impairment evaluation process described above.

The Company believes that it has adequately reviewed its investment securities for OTTI and that its investment securities are carried at fair value. However, over time, the economic and market environment (including any ratings change for any such securities, including US treasury securities and corporate bonds) may provide additional insight regarding the fair value of certain securities, which could change management’s judgment regarding OTTI. This could result in realized losses relating to other than temporary declines being charged against future income. Given the judgments involved, there is a continuing risk that further declines in fair value may occur and material OTTI may be recorded in future periods.

Launch Support [Policy Text Block]

(l) Launch Support

TV One has entered into certain affiliate agreements requiring various payments by TV One for launch support. Launch assets are assets used to initiate carriage under new affiliation agreements and are amortized over the term of the respective contracts. Amortization is recorded as a reduction to revenue to the extent that revenue is recognized from the vendor, and any excess amortization is recorded as launch support amortization expense. The weighted-average amortization period for launch support is approximately 3.6 years. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, launch asset amortization of approximately $2.5 million and $7.5 million, respectively, was recorded as a reduction in revenue. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, launch asset amortization of approximately $2.5 million and $4.6 million, respectively, was recorded as a reduction in revenue.

Content Assets [Policy Text Block]

(m) Content Assets

TV One has entered into contracts to acquire entertainment programming rights and programs from distributors and producers. The license periods granted in these contracts generally run from one year to perpetuity. Contract payments are made in installments over terms that are generally shorter than the contract period. Each contract is recorded as an asset and a liability at an amount equal to its gross contractual commitment when the license period begins and the program is available for its first airing.

Program rights are recorded at the lower of amortized cost or estimated net realizable value. Program rights are amortized based on the greater of the usage of the program or term of license. Estimated net realizable values are based on the estimated revenues directly associated with the program materials and related expenses. The Company has not recorded any additional amortization expense as a result of evaluating its contracts for recoverability for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and recorded $906,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The Company recorded an additional $965,000 and approximately $1.3 million of amortization expense as a result of evaluating its contracts for recoverability for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively. All produced and licensed content is classified as a long-term asset, except for the portion of the unamortized content balance that will be amortized within one year as it is classified as a current asset.

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Currents assets:
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 85	$ 90
Total current assets	85	90
Intangible assets, net	1,202	1,202
Property and equipment, net	224	274
Total assets	1,511	1,566
Current liabilities:
Other current liabilities	186	260
Total current liabilities	186	260
Long-term liabilities	21	29
Total liabilities	$ 207	$ 289

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Incentive Award Plan [Member]
Balance	$ 5,096	$ 0
Losses included in earnings (unrealized)	0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Recognition of TV One management incentive award plan in connection with the consolidation of TV One		6,428
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests		0
Change in fair value	0	0
Balance	5,096	6,428
The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	0	0
Employment Agreement Award [Member]
Balance	10,346	6,824
Losses included in earnings (unrealized)	740	3,538
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Recognition of TV One management incentive award plan in connection with the consolidation of TV One		0
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests		0
Change in fair value	0	0
Balance	11,086	10,362
The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	(740)	(3,538)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Balance	20,343	30,635
Losses included in earnings (unrealized)	0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(362)	1,533
Recognition of TV One management incentive award plan in connection with the consolidation of TV One		0
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests		(933)
Change in fair value	1,599	(1,524)
Balance	21,580	29,711
The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	$ 0	$ 0

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 48,660	$ 35,939
Short-term investments	165	761
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,824 and $3,719, respectively	89,255	83,876
Prepaid expenses	4,802	6,934
Current portion of content assets	31,021	27,383
Other current assets	1,264	1,487
Current assets from discontinued operations	85	90
Total current assets	175,252	156,470
CONTENT ASSETS, net	47,413	38,934
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	35,230	33,988
GOODWILL	272,037	272,037
RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES	677,094	677,407
LAUNCH ASSETS, net	24,969	32,437
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	239,364	262,980
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS	2,367	7,428
OTHER ASSETS	3,771	3,325
NON-CURRENT ASSETS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	1,426	1,476
Total assets	1,478,923	1,486,482
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY
Accounts payable	10,187	5,626
Accrued interest	5,994	6,703
Accrued compensation and related benefits	11,296	10,981
Current portion of content payables	22,015	20,807
Income taxes payable	1,037	1,794
Other current liabilities	12,846	12,227
Current portion of long-term debt	4,587	3,860
Current liabilities from discontinued operations	186	260
Total current liabilities	68,148	62,258
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion and original issue discount	814,733	805,044
CONTENT PAYABLES, net of current portion	11,596	16,168
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	20,563	18,521
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES	179,361	153,521
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	21	29
Total liabilities	1,094,422	1,055,541
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	21,580	20,343
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Convertible preferred stock, $.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively	0	0
Common stock value	50	50
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(52)	(199)
Additional paid-in capital	1,000,368	1,001,840
Accumulated deficit	(845,794)	(796,156)
Total stockholders' equity	154,572	205,535
Noncontrolling interest	208,349	205,063
Total equity	362,921	410,598
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity	1,478,923	1,486,482
Common Class A [Member]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock value	3	3
Common Class B [Member]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock value	3	3
Common Class C [Member]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock value	3	3
Common Class D [Member]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock value	$ 41	$ 41

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]

1.  ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

(a) Organization

 Radio One, Inc. (a Delaware corporation referred to as “Radio One”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) is an urban-oriented, multi-media company that primarily targets African-American and urban consumers. Our core business is our radio broadcasting franchise that is the largest radio broadcasting operation that primarily targets African-American and urban listeners. We currently own and/or operate 55 broadcast stations located in 16 urban markets in the United States.  While our primary source of revenue is the sale of local and national advertising for broadcast on our radio stations, our operating strategy is to operate the premier multi-media entertainment and information content provider targeting African-American and urban consumers. Thus, we have diversified our revenue streams by making acquisitions and investments in other complementary media properties. Our other media interests include our approximately 51.0% (see Note 3 — Acquisitions) controlling ownership interest in TV One, LLC (“TV One”), an African-American targeted cable television network that we invested in with an affiliate of Comcast Corporation and other investors; our 53.5% ownership interest in Reach Media, Inc. (“Reach Media”), which operates the Tom Joyner Morning Show; our ownership of Interactive One, LLC (“Interactive One”), an online platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment, which operates a number of branded sites, including News One, UrbanDaily and HelloBeautiful; and our ownership of Community Connect, LLC (formerly Community Connect Inc.) (“CCI”), an online social networking company, which operates a number of branded websites, including BlackPlanet, MiGente and Asian Avenue.  CCI is included within the operations of Interactive One. Through our national multi-media presence, we provide advertisers with a unique and powerful delivery mechanism to the African-American and urban audience.

As of June 2011, our remaining Boston radio station was made the subject of a local marketing agreement (“LMA”) whereby we have made available, for a fee, air time on this station to another party. The remaining assets and liabilities of stations sold or stations that we do not operate that are the subject of an LMA, have been classified as discontinued operations as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Thus, the Boston station’s results from operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, have been classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

As part of our consolidated financial statements, consistent with our financial reporting structure and how the Company currently manages its businesses, we have provided selected financial information for the Company’s four reportable segments: (i) Radio Broadcasting; (ii) Reach Media; (iii) Internet; and (iv) Cable Television (See Note 12 – Segment Information.)

(b)  Interim Financial Statements

The interim consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In management’s opinion, the interim financial data presented herein include all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.

Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

(c)  Financial Instruments

Financial instruments as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consisted of cash and cash equivalents, investments, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, note payable, long-term debt and redeemable noncontrolling interest. The carrying amounts approximated fair value for each of these financial instruments as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, except for the Company’s outstanding senior subordinated notes. The 6³/₈% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2013 had a carrying value of $747,000 and a fair value of approximately $642,000 as of September 30, 2012, and a carrying value of $747,000 and a fair value of approximately $710,000 as of December 31, 2011. The 12¹/₂%/15% Senior Subordinated Notes due May 2016 had a carrying value of approximately $327.0 million and a fair value of approximately $281.3 million as of September 30, 2012, and a carrying value of approximately $312.8 million and a fair value of approximately $262.2 million as of December 31, 2011. The fair values, classified as Level 2, were determined based on the trading values of these instruments in an inactive market as of the reporting date.

(d)  Revenue Recognition

Within our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments, the Company recognizes revenue for broadcast advertising when a commercial is broadcast and is reported, net of agency and outside sales representative commissions, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605, “Revenue Recognition.”  Agency and outside sales representative commissions are calculated based on a stated percentage applied to gross billing. Generally, clients remit the gross billing amount to the agency or outside sales representative, and the agency or outside sales representative remits the gross billing, less their commission, to the Company. For our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments, agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $9.3 million and $8.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $25.7 million and $23.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Interactive One generates the majority of the Company’s internet revenue, and derives such revenue principally from advertising services, including advertising aimed at diversity recruiting. Advertising services include the sale of banner and sponsorship advertisements.  Advertising revenue is recognized either as impressions (the number of times advertisements appear in viewed pages) are delivered, when “click through” purchases or leads are reported, or ratably over the contract period, where applicable.

TV One, the driver of revenues in our Cable Television segment, derives advertising revenue from the sale of television air time to advertisers and recognizes revenue when the advertisements are run. TV One also receives affiliate fees and records revenue during the term of various affiliation agreements at levels appropriate for the most recent subscriber counts reported by the applicable affiliate.

(e)  Barter Transactions

The Company provides advertising time in exchange for programming content and certain services and accounts for these exchanges in accordance with ASC 605, “Revenue Recognition.” The terms of these exchanges generally permit the Company to preempt such time in favor of advertisers who purchase time in exchange for cash. The Company includes the value of such exchanges in both net revenue and station operating expenses. The valuation of barter time is based upon the fair value of the network advertising time provided for the programming content and services received. For the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, barter transaction revenues were $825,000 and $856,000, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, barter transaction revenues were approximately $2.3 million and $2.5 million, respectively. Additionally, barter transaction costs were reflected in programming and technical expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses of $684,000 and $810,000 and $141,000 and $46,000, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, barter transaction costs were reflected in programming and technical expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses of approximately $2.0 million and $2.3 million and $224,000 and $188,000, respectively.

(f) Earnings Per Share

        Basic earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method.  The Company’s potentially dilutive securities include stock options and restricted stock. Diluted earnings per share considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities except in periods in which there is a net loss, as the inclusion of the potentially dilutive common shares would have an anti-dilutive effect.

The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except share and per share data):

	Three Months Ended  September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In Thousands)
Numerator:
Consolidated net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders	$	(13,064	)	$	(9,878	)	$	(49,638	)	$	24,427
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net (loss) income per share — weighted average outstanding shares		50,019,048			50,270,550			50,010,406			51,072,480
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock		—			—			—			1,871,056
Denominator for diluted net (loss) income per share — weighted-average outstanding shares		50,019,048			50,270,550			50,010,406			52,943,536
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share — basic	$	(0.26	)	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.99	)	$	0.48
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share — diluted	$	(0.26	)	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.99	)	$	0.46

All stock options and restricted stock awards were excluded from the diluted calculation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, as well as the three months ended September 30, 2011, as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.  The following table summarizes the potential common shares excluded from the diluted calculation.

	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2012		September 30, 2011		September 30, 2012
	(Unaudited)
	(In Thousands)
Stock options		4,831		5,129		4,831
Restricted stock		105		1,137		114

(g) Fair Value Measurements

We report our financial and non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis under the provisions of ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

      The fair value framework requires the categorization of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows:

Level 1: Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that can be accessed at measurement date.

Level 2: Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1. The fair value of Level 2 assets are based on quoted market prices for similar assets in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.

      As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the fair values of our financial assets and liabilities are categorized as follows:

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
As of September 30, 2012
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fixed maturity securities – available for sale:
Corporate debt securities	$	2,432	$	2,432	$	—	$	—
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		100		—		100		—
Total fixed maturity securities (a)		2,532		2,432		100		—
Total	$	2,532	$	2,432	$	100	$	—
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan (b)	$	5,096	$	—	$	—	$	5,096
Employment agreement award (c)		11,086		—		—		11,086
Total	$	16,182	$	—	$	—	$	16,182
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (d)	$	21,580	$	—	$	—	$	21,580
As of December 31, 2011
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fixed maturity securities – available for sale:
Corporate debt securities	$	7,178	$	7,178	$	—	$	—
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		1,011		—		1,011		—
Total fixed maturity securities (a)		8,189		7,178		1,011		—
Total	$	8,189	$	7,178	$	1,011	$	—
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan (b)	$	5,096	$	—	$	—	$	5,096
Employment agreement award (c)		10,346		—		—		10,346
Total	$	15,442	$	—	$	—	$	15,442
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (d)	$	20,343	$	—	$	—	$	20,343

(a) Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are estimated using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows.

(b) These balances are measured based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One. For the period ended September 30, 2012, the Company determined that there was no change in TV One’s fair market value since the December 31, 2011 valuation.

(c)  Pursuant to an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is eligible to receive an award amount equal to 8% of any proceeds from distributions or other liquidity events in excess of the return of the Company’s aggregate investment in TV One. The Company reviews the factors underlying this award at the end of each quarter including the valuation of TV One and an assessment of the probability that the employment agreement will be renewed and contain this provision. The Company’s obligation to pay the award will be triggered only after the Company’s recovery of the aggregate amount of its capital contribution in TV One and only upon actual receipt of distributions of cash or marketable securities or proceeds from a liquidity event with respect to the Company’s membership interest in TV One. The CEO was fully vested in the award upon execution of the Employment Agreement, and the award lapses if the CEO voluntarily leaves the Company or is terminated for cause. In calculating the fair value of the award, the Company determined that there was no change in TV One’s fair market value since the December 31, 2011 valuation (See Note 8 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.) The Company is currently in negotiations with the Company’s CEO for a new employment agreement. Until such time as his new employment agreement is executed, the terms of his April 2008 employment agreement remain in effect including eligibility for the TV One award.

(d)  Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Reach Media is measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology.  A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in calculating the fair value. Inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value.

The following table presents the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

	Incentive Award Plan		Employment Agreement Award			Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	5,096	$	10,346		$	20,343
Losses included in earnings (unrealized)		—		740			—
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			(362	)
Change in fair value		—		—			1,599
Balance at September 30, 2012	$	5,096	$	11,086		$	21,580
The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	$	—	$	(740	)	$	—

	Incentive Award Plan		Employment Agreement Award			Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2010	$	—	$	6,824		$	30,635
Losses included in earnings (unrealized)		—		3,538			—
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			1,533
Recognition of TV One management incentive award plan in connection with the consolidation of TV One		6,428		—			—
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests		—		—			(933	)
Change in fair value		—		—			(1,524	)
Balance at September 30, 2011	$	6,428	$	10,362		$	29,711
The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	$	—	$	(3,538	)	$	—

Gains (losses) included in earnings were recorded in the consolidated statement of operations as corporate selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2012, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:

Level 3 liabilities	Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Significant Unobservable Input Value
Incentive Award Plan	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Discount Rate	11.5%
Incentive Award Plan	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Long-term Growth Rate	3.0%
Incentive Award Plan	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Market Multiple	10x
Incentive Award Plan	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Value Per Subscriber	$7.00
Employment Agreement Award	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Discount Rate	11.5%
Employment Agreement Award	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Long-term Growth Rate	3.0%
Employment Agreement Award	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Market Multiple	10x
Employment Agreement Award	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Value Per Subscriber	$7.00
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate	12.0%
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Long-term Growth Rate	2.0%

       Any significant increases or decreases in significant inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurements.

       Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis using Level 3 inputs as defined in ASC 820.  These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances.  Included in this category are goodwill, radio broadcasting licenses and other intangible assets, net, that are written down to fair value when they are determined to be impaired, as well as content assets that are periodically written down to net realizable value. The Company concluded these assets were not impaired during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, and therefore, these assets were reported at carrying value as opposed to fair value. The Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $313,000 related to our Charlotte radio broadcasting licenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

 (h) Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, which provides a consistent definition of fair value and ensures that the fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are similar between GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. ASU 2011-04 changes certain fair value measurement principles and enhances the disclosure requirements particularly for level 3 fair value measurements. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2012, and it did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08, which provides companies with an option to perform a qualitative assessment that may allow them to skip the two-step impairment test. ASU 2011-08 amends existing guidance by giving an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If this is the case, companies will need to perform a more detailed two-step goodwill impairment test which is used to identify potential goodwill impairments and to measure the amount of goodwill impairment losses to be recognized, if any. ASU 2011-08 is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2012 and it did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, “Presentation of Comprehensive Income,” which was subsequently modified in December 2011 by ASU 2011-12, “Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05.” This ASU amends existing presentation and disclosure requirements concerning comprehensive income, most significantly by requiring that comprehensive income be presented with net income in a continuous financial statement, or in a separate but consecutive financial statement. The provisions of this ASU (as modified) are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements, other than presentation and disclosure.

(i) Liquidity and Uncertainties Related to Going Concern

On March 31, 2011, the Company entered into a new senior credit facility (the “2011 Credit Agreement”).  Under the 2011 Credit Agreement, beginning June 30, 2011, the Company became required to maintain compliance with certain financial ratios (as detailed in Note 9 — Long-Term Debt below).  Based on our current projections, we expect to be in compliance with these financial ratios and other covenants over the next twelve months.  

 (j) Redeemable noncontrolling interest

Redeemable noncontrolling interest is an interest in a subsidiary that is redeemable outside of the Company’s control either for cash or other assets. This interest is classified as mezzanine equity and measured at the greater of estimated redemption value at the end of each reporting period or the historical cost basis of the noncontrolling interests adjusted for cumulative earnings allocations.  The resulting increases or decreases in the estimated redemption amount are affected by corresponding charges against retained earnings, or in the absence of retained earnings, additional paid-in-capital.

(k) Investments

Investment Securities

Investments consist primarily of corporate fixed maturity securities and government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities.

Investments with original maturities in excess of three months and less than one year are classified as short-term investments. Long-term investments have original maturities in excess of one year.

Debt securities are classified as “available-for-sale” and reported at fair value. Investments in available-for-sale fixed maturity securities are classified as either current or noncurrent assets based on their contractual maturities. Fixed maturity securities are carried at estimated fair value based on quoted market prices for the same or similar instruments. Investment income is recognized when earned and reported net of investment expenses. Unrealized gains and losses are excluded from earnings and are reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until realized, unless the losses are deemed to be other than temporary. Realized gains or losses, including any provision for other-than-temporary declines in value, are included in the statements of operations. For purposes of computing realized gains and losses, the specific-identification method of determining cost was used.

Evaluating Investments for Other than Temporary Impairments

The Company periodically performs evaluations, on a lot-by-lot and security-by-security basis, of its investment holdings in accordance with its impairment policy to evaluate whether any declines in the fair value of investments are other than temporary. This evaluation consists of a review of several factors, including but not limited to: length of time and extent that a security has been in an unrealized loss position, the existence of an event that would impair the issuer’s future earnings potential, and the near-term prospects for recovery of the market value of a security. The FASB has issued guidance for recognition and presentation of other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”), or FASB OTTI guidance. Accordingly, any credit-related impairment of fixed maturity securities that the Company does not intend to sell, and is not likely to be required to sell, is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations, with the noncredit-related impairment recognized in other comprehensive loss.

For fixed maturity securities where fair value is less than amortized cost, and where the securities are not deemed to be credit-impaired, the Company has asserted that it has no intent to sell and that it believes it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell the investment before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If such an assertion had not been made, the security’s decline in fair value would be deemed to be other than temporary and the entire difference between fair value and amortized cost would be recognized in the statements of income.

For fixed maturity securities, a critical component of the evaluation for OTTI is the identification of credit-impaired securities, where the Company does not expect to receive cash flows sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security. The difference between the present value of projected future cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis is recognized as credit-related OTTI in the statements of income. If fair value is less than the present value of projected future cash flows expected to be collected, the portion of OTTI related to other than credit factors is reduced in accumulated other comprehensive income.

In order to determine the amount of credit loss for a fixed maturity security, the Company calculates the recovery value by performing a discounted cash flow analysis based on the present value of future cash flows expected to be received. The discount rate is generally the effective interest rate of the fixed maturity security prior to impairment.

When determining the collectability and the period over which the fixed maturity security is expected to recover, the Company considers the same factors utilized in its overall impairment evaluation process described above.

The Company believes that it has adequately reviewed its investment securities for OTTI and that its investment securities are carried at fair value. However, over time, the economic and market environment (including any ratings change for any such securities, including US treasury securities and corporate bonds) may provide additional insight regarding the fair value of certain securities, which could change management’s judgment regarding OTTI. This could result in realized losses relating to other than temporary declines being charged against future income. Given the judgments involved, there is a continuing risk that further declines in fair value may occur and material OTTI may be recorded in future periods.

(l) Launch Support

TV One has entered into certain affiliate agreements requiring various payments by TV One for launch support. Launch assets are assets used to initiate carriage under new affiliation agreements and are amortized over the term of the respective contracts. Amortization is recorded as a reduction to revenue to the extent that revenue is recognized from the vendor, and any excess amortization is recorded as launch support amortization expense. The weighted-average amortization period for launch support is approximately 3.6 years. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, launch asset amortization of approximately $2.5 million and $7.5 million, respectively, was recorded as a reduction in revenue. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, launch asset amortization of approximately $2.5 million and $4.6 million, respectively, was recorded as a reduction in revenue.

(m) Content Assets

TV One has entered into contracts to acquire entertainment programming rights and programs from distributors and producers. The license periods granted in these contracts generally run from one year to perpetuity. Contract payments are made in installments over terms that are generally shorter than the contract period. Each contract is recorded as an asset and a liability at an amount equal to its gross contractual commitment when the license period begins and the program is available for its first airing.

Program rights are recorded at the lower of amortized cost or estimated net realizable value. Program rights are amortized based on the greater of the usage of the program or term of license. Estimated net realizable values are based on the estimated revenues directly associated with the program materials and related expenses. The Company has not recorded any additional amortization expense as a result of evaluating its contracts for recoverability for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and recorded $604,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The Company recorded an additional $965,000 and approximately $1.3 million of amortization expense as a result of evaluating its contracts for recoverability for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively. All produced and licensed content is classified as a long-term asset, except for the portion of the unamortized content balance that will be amortized within one year as it is classified as a current asset.

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INVESTMENTS (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Amortized Cost Basis, Within 1 year	$ 202
Amortized Cost Basis, After 1 year through 5 years	1,635
Amortized Cost Basis, After 5 years through 10 years	448
Amortized Cost Basis, After 10 years	0
Amortized Cost Basis, Mortgage-backed securities	100
Amortized Cost Basis, Total	2,385
Fair Value, Within 1 year	199
Fair Value, After 1 year through 5 years	1,778
Fair Value, After 5 years through 10 years	455
Fair Value, After 10 years	0
Fair Value, Mortgage-backed securities	100
Fair Value, Total	$ 2,532	$ 8,189

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Number of Options, Outstanding at December 31, 2011		4,811,000
Number of Options, Grants	150,600	151,000	181,520
Number of Options, Exercised		0
Number of Option, Forfeited/cancelled/expired		(131,000)
Number of Options, Balance as of September 30, 2012	4,831,000	4,831,000
Number of Options, Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2012	4,813,000	4,813,000
Number of Options, Unvested at Sep 30, 2012	184,000	184,000
Number of Options, Exercisable at Sep 30, 2012	4,647,000	4,647,000
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at December 31, 2011		$ 8.60
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Grants		$ 0.83
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised		$ 0
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited/cancelled/expired		$ 5.78
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Balance as of September 30, 2012	$ 8.43	$ 8.43
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2012	$ 8.46	$ 8.46
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Unvested at September 30, 2012	$ 1.02	$ 1.02
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable at September 30, 2012	$ 8.73	$ 8.73
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Balance as of September 30, 2012 (in years)		3 years 10 months 13 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2012 (in years)		3 years 10 months 6 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Unvested at September 30, 2012 (in years)		9 years 6 months
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable at September 30, 2012 (in years)		3 years 7 months 24 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding at December 31, 2011		$ 0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Balance September 30, 2012	0	0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2012	0	0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Unvested at September 30, 2012	0	0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable at September 30, 2012	$ 0	$ 0

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator And Denominator In Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except share and per share data):

	Three Months Ended  September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(Unaudited)
	(In Thousands)
Numerator:
Consolidated net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders	$	(13,064	)	$	(9,878	)	$	(49,638	)	$	24,427
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net (loss) income per share — weighted average outstanding shares		50,019,048			50,270,550			50,010,406			51,072,480
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock		—			—			—			1,871,056
Denominator for diluted net (loss) income per share — weighted-average outstanding shares		50,019,048			50,270,550			50,010,406			52,943,536
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share — basic	$	(0.26	)	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.99	)	$	0.48
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share — diluted	$	(0.26	)	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.99	)	$	0.46

Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the potential common shares excluded from the diluted calculation.

	Three Months Ended		Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2012		September 30, 2011		September 30, 2012
	(Unaudited)
	(In Thousands)
Stock options		4,831		5,129		4,831
Restricted stock		105		1,137		114

Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]

  As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the fair values of our financial assets and liabilities are categorized as follows: 

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
					(Unaudited)
					(In thousands)
As of September 30, 2012
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fixed maturity securities – available for sale:
Corporate debt securities	$	2,432	$	2,432	$	—	$	—
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		100		—		100		—
Total fixed maturity securities (a)		2,532		2,432		100		—
Total	$	2,532	$	2,432	$	100	$	—
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan (b)	$	5,096	$	—	$	—	$	5,096
Employment agreement award (c)		11,086		—		—		11,086
Total	$	16,182	$	—	$	—	$	16,182
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (d)	$	21,580	$	—	$	—	$	21,580
As of December 31, 2011
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Fixed maturity securities – available for sale:
Corporate debt securities	$	7,178	$	7,178	$	—	$	—
Government sponsored enterprise mortgage-backed securities		1,011		—		1,011		—
Total fixed maturity securities (a)		8,189		7,178		1,011		—
Total	$	8,189	$	7,178	$	1,011	$	—
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan (b)	$	5,096	$	—	$	—	$	5,096
Employment agreement award (c)		10,346		—		—		10,346
Total	$	15,442	$	—	$	—	$	15,442
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (d)	$	20,343	$	—	$	—	$	20,343

(a) Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are estimated using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows.

(b) These balances are measured based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One. For the period ended September 30, 2012, the Company determined that there was no change in TV One’s fair market value since the December 31, 2011 valuation.

(c)  Pursuant to an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is eligible to receive an award amount equal to 8% of any proceeds from distributions or other liquidity events in excess of the return of the Company’s aggregate investment in TV One. The Company reviews the factors underlying this award at the end of each quarter including the valuation of TV One and an assessment of the probability that the employment agreement will be renewed and contain this provision. The Company’s obligation to pay the award will be triggered only after the Company’s recovery of the aggregate amount of its capital contribution in TV One and only upon actual receipt of distributions of cash or marketable securities or proceeds from a liquidity event with respect to the Company’s membership interest in TV One. The CEO was fully vested in the award upon execution of the Employment Agreement, and the award lapses if the CEO voluntarily leaves the Company or is terminated for cause. In calculating the fair value of the award, the Company determined that there was no change in TV One’s fair market value since the December 31, 2011 valuation (See Note 8 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.) The Company is currently in negotiations with the Company’s CEO for a new employment agreement. Until such time as his new employment agreement is executed, the terms of his April 2008 employment agreement remain in effect including eligibility for the TV One award.

(d)  Redeemable noncontrolling interest in Reach Media is measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology.  A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in calculating the fair value. Inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value.

Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]

The following table presents the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

	Incentive Award Plan		Employment Agreement Award			Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	5,096	$	10,346		$	20,343
Losses included in earnings (unrealized)		—		740			—
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			(362	)
Change in fair value		—		—			1,599
Balance at September 30, 2012	$	5,096	$	11,086		$	21,580
The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	$	—	$	(740	)	$	—

	Incentive Award Plan		Employment Agreement Award			Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2010	$	—	$	6,824		$	30,635
Losses included in earnings (unrealized)		—		3,538			—
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—			1,533
Recognition of TV One management incentive award plan in connection with the consolidation of TV One		6,428		—			—
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests		—		—			(933	)
Change in fair value		—		—			(1,524	)
Balance at September 30, 2011	$	6,428	$	10,362		$	29,711
The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	$	—	$	(3,538	)	$	—

Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]

For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2012, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:

Level 3 liabilities	Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Significant Unobservable Input Value
Incentive Award Plan	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Discount Rate	11.5%
Incentive Award Plan	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Long-term Growth Rate	3.0%
Incentive Award Plan	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Market Multiple	10x
Incentive Award Plan	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Value Per Subscriber	$7.00
Employment Agreement Award	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Discount Rate	11.5%
Employment Agreement Award	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Long-term Growth Rate	3.0%
Employment Agreement Award	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Market Multiple	10x
Employment Agreement Award	Discounted Cash Flow and Market Multiple Approach	Value Per Subscriber	$7.00
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate	12.0%
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Long-term Growth Rate	2.0%

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
NET REVENUE	$ 109,952	$ 104,445	$ 318,910	$ 266,516
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical	32,454	32,742	96,577	82,291
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation	36,650	36,035	107,044	96,336
Depreciation and amortization	9,685	11,504	29,112	25,825
Impairment of long-lived assets	0	0	313	0
Total operating expenses	88,419	91,325	262,124	232,028
Operating income	21,533	13,120	56,786	34,488
INTEREST INCOME	108	103	155	120
INTEREST EXPENSE	22,179	22,973	68,854	65,222
GAIN ON INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY	0	0	0	146,879
EQUITY IN INCOME OF AFFILIATED COMPANY	0	0	0	3,287
LOSS ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT	0	0	0	7,743
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, net	681	(19)	1,284	3
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations	(1,219)	(9,731)	(13,197)	111,806
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	9,051	(2,325)	25,814	81,905
Net income (loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations	(10,270)	(7,406)	(39,011)	29,901
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	(10,270)	(7,406)	(39,011)	29,901
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax	15	11	36	(71)
CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME	(10,255)	(7,395)	(38,975)	29,830
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	2,809	2,483	10,663	5,403
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	(13,064)	(9,878)	(49,638)	24,427
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation	36,650	36,035	107,044	96,336
Corporate [Member]
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation	9,630	11,044	29,078	27,576
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
NET REVENUE	36,357	35,403	103,036	97,241
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical	7,890	7,995	24,209	24,191
Depreciation and amortization	1,779	1,930	5,450	6,140
Impairment of long-lived assets	0		313
Total operating expenses	24,768	24,456	74,587	70,750
Operating income	11,589	10,947	28,449	26,491
INTEREST INCOME	0	0	0	0
INTEREST EXPENSE	308	0	807	0
GAIN ON INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY				0
EQUITY IN INCOME OF AFFILIATED COMPANY				0
LOSS ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT				0
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, net	0	0	0	0
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations	11,281	10,947	27,642	26,491
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations	11,281	10,947	27,642	26,491
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	11,281	10,947	27,642	26,491
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax	15	12	36	(70)
CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME	11,296	10,959	27,678	26,421
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	0	0	0	0
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	11,296	10,959	27,678	26,421
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation	15,099	14,531	44,615	40,419
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] | Corporate [Member]
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation	0	0	0	0
Radio One [Member]
NET REVENUE	73,595	69,042	215,874	169,275
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical	24,564	24,747	72,368	58,100
Depreciation and amortization	7,906	9,574	23,662	19,685
Impairment of long-lived assets	0		0
Total operating expenses	63,651	66,869	187,537	161,278
Operating income	9,944	2,173	28,337	7,997
INTEREST INCOME	108	103	155	120
INTEREST EXPENSE	21,871	22,973	68,047	65,222
GAIN ON INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY				146,879
EQUITY IN INCOME OF AFFILIATED COMPANY				3,287
LOSS ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT				7,743
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, net	681	(19)	1,284	3
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations	(12,500)	(20,678)	(40,839)	85,315
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	9,051	(2,325)	25,814	81,905
Net income (loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations	(21,551)	(18,353)	(66,653)	3,410
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES	11,296	10,959	27,678	26,421
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	(10,255)	(7,394)	(38,975)	29,831
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax	0	(1)	0	(1)
CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME	(10,255)	(7,395)	(38,975)	29,830
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	2,809	2,483	10,663	5,403
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	(13,064)	(9,878)	(49,638)	24,427
Radio One [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation	21,551	21,504	62,429	55,917
Radio One [Member] | Corporate [Member]
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation	9,630	11,044	29,078	27,576
Non Guarantor Eliminations [Member]
NET REVENUE	0	0	0	0
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical	0	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
Impairment of long-lived assets	0		0
Total operating expenses	0	0	0	0
Operating income	0	0	0	0
INTEREST INCOME	0	0	0	0
INTEREST EXPENSE	0	0	0	0
GAIN ON INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY				0
EQUITY IN INCOME OF AFFILIATED COMPANY				0
LOSS ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT				0
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, net	0	0	0	0
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations	0	0	0	0
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss) before equity in income of subsidiaries and discontinued operations	0	0	0	0
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES	(11,296)	(10,959)	(27,678)	(26,421)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	(11,296)	(10,959)	(27,678)	(26,421)
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, net of tax	0	0	0	0
CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME	(11,296)	(10,959)	(27,678)	(26,421)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	0	0	0	0
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	(11,296)	(10,959)	(27,678)	(26,421)
Non Guarantor Eliminations [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation	0	0	0	0
Non Guarantor Eliminations [Member] | Corporate [Member]
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Numerator:
Consolidated net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders	$ (13,064)	$ (9,878)	$ (49,638)	$ 24,427
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net (loss) income per share - weighted average outstanding shares	50,019,048	50,270,550	50,010,406	51,072,480
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock	0	0	0	1,871,056
Denominator for diluted net (loss) income per share - weighted-average outstanding shares	50,019,048	50,270,550	50,010,406	52,943,536
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ (0.26)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.99)	$ 0.48
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ (0.26)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.99)	$ 0.46

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]

11.  STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: 

 Stock Repurchase Program

In April 2011, the Company’s board of directors authorized a repurchase of shares of the Company’s Class A and Class D common stock (the “2011 Repurchase Authorization”). Under the 2011 Repurchase Authorization, the Company is authorized, but is not obligated, to repurchase up to $15 million worth of its Class A and/or Class D common stock prior to April 13, 2013.  Repurchases will be made from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.  The timing and extent of any repurchases will depend upon prevailing market conditions, the trading price of the Company’s Class A and/or Class D common stock and other factors, and subject to restrictions under applicable law.  The Company expects to implement this stock repurchase program in a manner consistent with market conditions and the interests of the stockholders, including maximizing stockholder value.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company did not repurchase any Class A Common Stock or Class D Common Stock.

 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Grant Plan

Under the Company’s 1999 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Grant Plan (“Plan”), the Company had the authority to issue up to 10,816,198 shares of Class D common stock and 1,408,099 shares of Class A common stock. The Plan expired March 10, 2009. The options previously issued under this plan are exercisable in installments determined by the compensation committee of the Company’s board of directors at the time of grant. These options expire as determined by the compensation committee, but no later than ten years from the date of the grant. The Company uses an average life for all option awards. The Company settles stock options upon exercise by issuing stock.

A new stock option and restricted stock plan (the “2009 Stock Plan”) was approved by the stockholders at the Company’s annual meeting on December 16, 2009.  The terms of the 2009 Stock Plan are substantially similar to the prior Plan. The Company has the authority to issue up to 8,250,000 shares of Class D common stock under the 2009 Stock Plan. As of September 30, 2012, 4,724,272 shares of Class D common stock were available for grant under the 2009 Stock Plan.

In December 2009, the compensation committee and the non-executive members of the Board of Directors approved a long-term incentive plan (the “2009 LTIP”) for certain “key” employees of the Company. The 2009 LTIP is comprised of 3,250,000 shares (the “LTIP Shares”) of the 2009 Stock Plan’s 8,250,000 shares of Class D common stock. Awards of the LTIP Shares were granted in the form of restricted stock and allocated among 31 employees of the Company, including the named executive officers. The named executive officers were allocated LTIP Shares as follows: (i) Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) (1.0 million shares); (ii) the Chairperson (300,000 shares); (iii) the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) (225,000 shares); (iv) the Chief Administrative Officer (“CAO”) (225,000 shares); and (v) the former President of the Radio Division (“PRD”) (130,000 shares). The remaining 1,370,000 shares were allocated among 26 other “key” employees. All awards will vest in three installments.  The awards were granted effective January 5, 2010 and the first installment of 33% vested on June 5, 2010, the second installment vested on June 5, 2011. The third installment was originally scheduled to vest on June 5, 2012 but upon determination by the compensation committee was accelerated to vest on November 19, 2011. Pursuant to the terms of the 2009 Stock Plan, subject to the Company’s insider trading policy, a portion of each recipient’s vested shares may be sold into the open market for employee tax withholding purposes on or about the vesting dates.

The Company follows the provisions under ASC 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation,” using the modified prospective method, which requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock-based awards at fair value on date of grant and recognition of compensation over the service period for awards expected to vest. These stock-based awards do not participate in dividends until fully vested. The fair value of stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes (“BSM”) valuation model. Such fair value is recognized as an expense over the service period, net of estimated forfeitures, using the straight-line method. Estimating the number of stock awards that will ultimately vest requires judgment, and to the extent actual forfeitures differ substantially from our current estimates, amounts will be recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period the estimated number of stock awards are revised. We consider many factors when estimating expected forfeitures, including the types of awards, employee classification and historical experience. Actual forfeitures may differ substantially from our current estimate.

The Company also uses the BSM valuation model to calculate the fair value of stock-based awards. The BSM incorporates various assumptions including volatility, expected life, and interest rates. For options granted, the Company uses the BSM option-pricing model and determines: (i) the term by using the simplified “plain-vanilla” method as allowed under SAB No. 110; (ii) a historical volatility over a period commensurate with the expected term, with the observation of the volatility on a daily basis; and (iii) a risk-free interest rate that was consistent with the expected term of the stock options and based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant.

Stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was $37,000 and $760,000, respectively, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was $127,000 and approximately $2.9 million, respectively.

 The Company did not grant any stock options during the three months ended September 30, 2011. During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company granted 181,520 stock options. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company granted 150,600 stock options.

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011		2012			2011
Average risk-free interest rate		0.62	%		—		0.62	%		2.23	%
Expected dividend yield		0.00	%		—		0.00	%		0.00	%
Expected lives		6.00 Years			—		6.00 Years			6.00 Years
Expected volatility		127.5	%		—		127.5	%		120.7	%

Transactions and other information relating to stock options for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 are summarized below:

	Number of Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (In Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2011		4,811,000		$	8.60				—
Grants		151,000		$	0.83
Exercised		—			—
Forfeited/cancelled/expired		(131,000	)		5.78
Balance as of September 30, 2012		4,831,000		$	8.43		3.87	$	—
Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2012		4,813,000		$	8.46		3.85	$	—
Unvested at September 30, 2012		184,000		$	1.02		9.50	$	—
Exercisable at September 30, 2012		4,647,000		$	8.73		3.65	$	—

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the difference between the Company’s stock closing price on the last day of trading during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of shares that would have been received by the holders of in-the-money options had all the option holders exercised their options on September 30, 2012. This amount changes based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock. There were no options exercised during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. There were no options that vested during the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. The number of options that vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were 95,064 and 725,794, respectively.

As of September 30, 2012, $141,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 13 months. The stock option weighted-average fair value per share for all options outstanding was $3.37 at September 30, 2012.

The Company did not grant shares of restricted stock during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

Transactions and other information relating to restricted stock grants for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 are summarized below:

	Shares			Average Fair Value at Grant Date
Unvested at December 31, 2011		144,000		$	1.10
Grants		—		$	—
Vested		(62,000	)	$	1.09
Forfeited/cancelled/expired		—		$	—
Unvested at September 30, 2012		82,000		$	1.11

The restricted stock grants were included in the Company’s outstanding share numbers on the effective date of grant. As of September 30, 2012, $74,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock grants is expected to be recognized over the next 11 months.