Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 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 June 30, 2018
	National Networks		International and Other			Inter-segment eliminations			Consolidated
Revenues, net
Advertising	$	246,829	$	23,433		$	—		$	270,262
Distribution	380,460		123,278			(12,615		)	491,123
Consolidated revenues, net	$	627,289	$	146,711		$	(12,615	)	$	761,385
Operating income (loss)	$	210,007	$	(11,338	)	$	(7,138	)	$	191,531
Share-based compensation expense	16,259		3,494			—			19,753
Depreciation and amortization	8,412		13,257			—			21,669
Adjusted operating income	$	234,678	$	5,413		$	(7,138	)	$	232,953

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
	National Networks			International and Other			Inter-segment eliminations			Consolidated
Revenues, net
Advertising	$	245,472		$	21,373		$	—		$	266,845
Distribution	359,451			89,471			(5,222		)	443,700
Consolidated revenues, net	$	604,923		$	110,844		$	(5,222	)	$	710,545
Operating income (loss)	$	211,623		$	(31,222	)	$	(4,611	)	$	175,790
Share-based compensation expense	12,211			2,921			—			15,132
Restructuring (credit) expense	(97		)	16			—			(81		)
Impairment and related charges	—			17,112			—			17,112
Depreciation and amortization	8,430			12,176			—			20,606
Adjusted operating income	$	232,167		$	1,003		$	(4,611	)	$	228,559

(In thousands)	Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
	National Networks		International and Other			Inter-segment eliminations			Consolidated
Revenues, net
Advertising	$	472,559	$	45,943		$	—		$	518,502
Distribution	787,758		212,158			(16,210		)	983,706
Consolidated revenues, net	$	1,260,317	$	258,101		$	(16,210	)	$	1,502,208
Operating income (loss)	$	459,859	$	(28,151	)	$	(6,522	)	$	425,186
Share-based compensation expense	28,786		6,286			—			35,072
Depreciation and amortization	16,907		25,116			—			42,023
Adjusted operating income	$	505,552	$	3,251		$	(6,522	)	$	502,281
Capital expenditures	$	6,116	$	31,286		$	—		$	37,402

(In thousands)	Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
	National Networks			International and Other			Inter-segment eliminations			Consolidated
Revenues, net
Advertising	$	493,014		$	41,443		$	—		$	534,457
Distribution	727,056			176,198			(6,977		)	896,277
Consolidated revenues, net	$	1,220,070		$	217,641		$	(6,977	)	$	1,430,734
Operating income (loss)	$	461,230		$	(50,439	)	$	(3,330	)	$	407,461
Share-based compensation expense	22,119			5,476			—			27,595
Restructuring (credit) expense	(43		)	2,666			—			2,623
Impairment and related charges	—			17,112			—			17,112
Depreciation and amortization	16,834			27,265			—			44,099
Adjusted operating income	$	500,140		$	2,080		$	(3,330	)	$	498,890
Capital expenditures	$	8,294		$	31,642		$	—		$	39,936

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 June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2018			2017			2018			2017
Inter-segment revenues
National Networks	$	(12,615	)	$	(5,142	)	$	(15,150	)	$	(6,866	)
International and Other	—			(80		)	(1,060		)	(111		)
	$	(12,615	)	$	(5,222	)	$	(16,210	)	$	(6,977	)

Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Area

The table below summarizes revenues based on customer location:

(In thousands)	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2018		2017		2018		2017
Revenues
United States	$	600,195	$	548,555	$	1,186,763	$	1,148,610
Europe	116,422		108,076		202,686		186,750
Other	44,768		53,914		112,759		95,374
	$	761,385	$	710,545	$	1,502,208	$	1,430,734

Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets

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

(In thousands)	June 30, 2018		December 31, 2017
Property and equipment, net
United States	$	170,558	$	136,203
Europe	26,047		28,261
Other	17,449		19,050
	$	214,054	$	183,514