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INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL (Block)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwil And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure Text Block

2. INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

Goodwill and certain intangible assets are not amortized for book purposes, however, they may be amortized for tax purposes. The Company accounts for its acquired broadcasting licenses as indefinite-lived intangible assets and, similar to goodwill, these assets are reviewed at least annually for impairment. At the time of each review, if the fair value is less than the carrying value of goodwill and certain intangibles (such as broadcasting licenses), then a charge is recorded to the results of operations.

There was no change in the carrying value of broadcasting licenses or goodwill since the year ended December 31, 2014.

Broadcasting Licenses Impairment Test

The Company performs its annual broadcasting license impairment test during the second quarter of each year by evaluating its broadcasting licenses for impairment at the market level using the direct method.

There were no events or circumstances since the Company’s prior year second quarter annual broadcasting licenses test that required the Company to re-test the carrying value of its broadcasting licenses.

Goodwill Impairment Test

The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment test during the second quarter of each year by assessing goodwill in each of the Company’s markets after determining that a radio market is a reporting unit.

There were no events or circumstances since the Company’s prior year second quarter annual goodwill test that required the Company to re-test the carrying value of its goodwill.

Interim Testing

If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by the industry or the Company, or if events occur or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value of the Company’s intangibles below the amount reflected in the balance sheet, then the Company may be required to conduct an interim test and possibly recognize impairment charges, which could be material, in future periods.