Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - LIN Television (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			6 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013 Nami, Dedicated Media and HYFN	Jun. 30, 2013 LIN Television	Dec. 31, 2012 LIN Television	Jun. 30, 2013 LIN Television Nami, Dedicated Media and HYFN
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Balance as of the beginning of the period	$ 13,846	$ 3,242	$ 3,242	$ 13,846	$ 3,242	$ 3,242
Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interest			11,025			11,025
Net loss			470			470
Stock-based compensation			49			49
Balance as of the end of the period	$ 13,846	$ 3,242	$ 13,846	$ 13,846	$ 3,242	$ 13,846