Business Segments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013 segment	Jun. 30, 2012
Business Segments
Number of operating segments			2
Business segments, information about operations
Operating revenues	$ 188,256	$ 189,629	$ 366,588	$ 375,671
Operating income (loss)	14,309	(143,403)	24,483	(129,427)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
Interest expense	(779)	(880)	(1,582)	(1,899)
Interest income	42	29	77	58
Other, net	(83)	(402)	1,135	(1,056)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	13,489	(144,656)	24,113	(132,324)
Direct Marketing
Business segments, information about operations
Operating revenues	140,106	142,794	272,458	282,250
Operating income (loss)	17,977	16,578	30,800	32,231
Shoppers
Business segments, information about operations
Operating revenues	48,150	46,835	94,130	93,421
Operating income (loss)	1,896	(156,684)	2,666	(155,439)
Corporate Activities
Business segments, information about operations
Operating income (loss)	$ (5,564)	$ (3,297)	$ (8,983)	$ (6,219)