Acquisitions and Dispositions (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 25, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011
Summary of preliminary purchase price allocation
Current assets	$ 312,554		$ 324,339
Property and equipment				1,790
Broadcast licenses				11,190
Goodwill				4,342
Other intangibles				72
Current liabilities	(155,700)		(178,435)
Total purchase price		16,800		17,394
Less: Carrying value of stations transferred				2,116
Gain on asset exchange				15,278
Townsquare Asset Exchange [Member]
Summary of preliminary purchase price allocation
Current assets	149
Property and equipment	4,690
Broadcast licenses	11,900
Goodwill	3,014
Other intangibles	200
Current liabilities	(207)
Total purchase price	19,746
Less: Carrying value of stations transferred	71,436
Add: Cash received	114,918
Gain on asset exchange	$ 63,228