Acquisitions and Dispositions (Schedule of Consolidation of Business Combinations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Jun. 30, 2017 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
Jun. 30, 2017 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
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Distribution | $ 857 | $ 813 | $ 1,712 | $ 1,614 |
Advertising | 805 | 813 | 1,492 | 1,500 |
Other | 83 | 82 | 154 | 155 |
Total revenues | 1,745 | 1,708 | 3,358 | 3,269 |
Operating income | 630 | 586 | 1,117 | 1,075 |
Net income | $ 380 | $ 415 | $ 601 | $ 684 |
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- Definition Revenues earned during the period from providing programming and related services to cable television operators, direct-to-home satellite operators and other distributors, net of any incentives or other considerations. No definition available.
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- Definition Revenue from the sale of advertising time (such as television and radio) or space (newspaper or magazine pages). May also include advertising, marketing and promotional services rendered during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount, after sales adjustments, returns, allowances, and discounts, of revenue classified as other. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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