Segment Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2018

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Summary of Continuing Operations By Reportable Segment

The Company evaluates segment performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is operating segment adjusted operating income ("AOI"), a non-GAAP measure, defined as operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense or benefit, impairment and related charges (including gains or losses on sales or dispositions of businesses), and restructuring expense or credit. The Company has presented the components that reconcile adjusted operating income to operating income, an accepted GAAP measure, and other information as to the continuing operations of the Company's operating segments below.

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
	National Networks		International and Other			Inter-segment eliminations			Consolidated
Revenues, net
Advertising	$	225,730	$	22,510		$	—		$	248,240
Distribution	407,298		88,880			(3,595		)	492,583
Consolidated revenues, net	$	633,028	$	111,390		$	(3,595	)	$	740,823
Operating income (loss)	$	249,852	$	(16,814	)	$	617		$	233,655
Share-based compensation expense	12,527		2,792			—			15,319
Depreciation and amortization	8,495		11,859			—			20,354
Adjusted operating income (loss)	$	270,874	$	(2,163	)	$	617		$	269,328
Capital expenditures	$	2,148	$	9,794		$	—		$	11,942

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
	National Networks		International and Other			Inter-segment eliminations			Consolidated
Revenues, net
Advertising	$	247,542	$	20,070		$	—		$	267,612
Distribution	367,605		86,727			(1,755		)	452,577
Consolidated revenues, net	$	615,147	$	106,797		$	(1,755	)	$	720,189
Operating income (loss)	$	249,607	$	(19,217	)	$	1,281		$	231,671
Share-based compensation expense	9,908		2,556			—			12,464
Restructuring expense	54		2,650			—			2,704
Depreciation and amortization	8,404		15,089			—			23,493
Adjusted operating income	$	267,973	$	1,078		$	1,281		$	270,332
Capital expenditures	$	5,135	$	15,071		$	—		$	20,206

Summary of Inter-Segment Eliminations

Inter-segment eliminations are primarily licensing revenues recognized between the National Networks and International and Other segments as well as revenues recognized by AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology for transmission revenues recognized from the International and Other operating segment.

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2018			2017
Inter-segment revenues
National Networks	$	(2,535	)	$	(1,724	)
International and Other	(1,060		)	(31		)
	$	(3,595	)	$	(1,755	)

Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Area

The table below summarizes revenues based on customer location:

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2018		2017
Revenues
United States	$	586,568	$	600,055
Europe	86,264		78,675
Other	67,991		41,459
	$	740,823	$	720,189

Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets

The table below summarizes property and equipment based on asset location:

(In thousands)	March 31, 2018		December 31, 2017
Property and equipment, net
United States	$	138,912	$	136,203
Europe	28,449		28,261
Other	18,079		19,050
	$	185,440	$	183,514