ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in thousands, except share and per share data):

	Three Months Ended  June 30,				Six Months Ended  June 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
	(Unaudited)
	(In Thousands)
Numerator:
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders	$	(14,229)	$	42,648	$	(33,238)	$	(36,579)
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net (loss) income per share - weighted average outstanding shares		48,737,941		50,006,085		49,299,953		49,997,752
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock		—		118,333		—		—
Denominator for diluted net (loss) income per share - weighted-average outstanding shares		48,737,941		50,124,418		49,299,953		49,997,752
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share - basic	$	(0.29)	$	0.85	$	(0.67)	$	(0.73)
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share - diluted	$	(0.29)	$	0.85	$	(0.67)	$	(0.73)

Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the potential common shares excluded from the diluted calculation.

	Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended		Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2013		June 30, 2013		June 30, 2012
	(Unaudited)
	(In Thousands)
Stock options		4,630		4,630		4,712
Restricted stock		167		167		119

Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]

As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the fair values of our financial assets and liabilities are categorized as follows:

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
As of June 30, 2013
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Corporate debt securities (a)	$	1,042	$	1,042	$	—	$	—
Mutual funds (a)		2,223		2,223		—		—
Total	$	3,265	$	3,265	$	—	$	—
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan (b)	$	4,739	$	—	$	—	$	4,739
Employment agreement award (c)		12,610		—		—		12,610
Total	$	17,349	$	—	$	—	$	17,349
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (d)	$	11,865	$	—	$	—	$	11,865
As of December 31, 2012
Assets subject to fair value measurement:
Corporate debt securities (a)	$	192	$	192	$	—	$	—
Mutual funds (a)		1,502		1,502		—		—
Total	$	1,694	$	1,694	$	—	$	—
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Incentive award plan (b)	$	5,345	$	—	$	—	$	5,345
Employment agreement award (c)		11,374		—		—		11,374
Total	$	16,719	$	—	$	—	$	16,719
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (d)	$	12,853	$	—	$	—	$	12,853

(a)    Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are estimated using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows.

(b)   These balances are measured based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating TV One’s fair value. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value. There are specific unit holders for which the enterprise fair value is fixed.

(c)   Pursuant to an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is eligible to receive an award amount equal to 8% of any proceeds from distributions or other liquidity events in excess of the return of the Company’s aggregate investment in TV One. The Company reviews the factors underlying this award at the end of each quarter including the valuation of TV One and an assessment of the probability that the employment agreement will be renewed and contain this provision. There are probability factors included in the calculation of the award related to the likelihood that the award will be realized. The Company’s obligation to pay the award will be triggered only after the Company’s recovery of the aggregate amount of its capital contribution in TV One and only upon actual receipt of distributions of cash or marketable securities or proceeds from a liquidity event with respect to the Company’s membership interest in TV One. The CEO was fully vested in the award upon execution of the Employment Agreement, and the award lapses if the CEO voluntarily leaves the Company or is terminated for cause. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating TV One’s fair value. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value. The terms of the Employment Agreement remain in effect including eligibility for the TV One award.

(d)   The redeemable noncontrolling interest in Reach Media is measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology.  A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating the fair value. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value.

Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]

The following table presents the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:

	Incentive Award Plan		Employment Agreement Award		Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	5,345	$	11,374	$	12,853
Distribution		(594)		—		—
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—		123
Change in enterprise fair value		(12)		1,236		(1,111)
Balance at June 30, 2013	$	4,739	$	12,610	$	11,865
The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	$	(12)	$	(1,236)	$	—

	Incentive Award Plan		Employment Agreement Award		Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	5,096	$	10,346	$	20,343
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		—		(567)
Change in enterprise fair value		—		693		(1,776)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	5,096	$	11,039	$	18,000
The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	$	—	$	(693)	$	—

Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]

For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:

		Significant	As of June 30, 2013			As of  December 31,  2012			As of June 30, 2012
Level 3 liabilities	Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Significant Unobservable Input Value
Incentive award plan	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate		10.8	%		10.8	%		11.5	%
Incentive award plan	Discounted Cash Flow	Long-term Growth Rate		3.0	%		3.0	%		3.0	%
Employment agreement award	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate		10.8	%		10.8	%		11.5	%
Employment agreement award	Discounted Cash Flow	Long-term Growth Rate		3.0	%		3.0	%		3.0	%
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate		13.5	%		11.5	%		12.5	%
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Long-term Growth Rate		1.5	%		2.0	%		2.5	%

Schedule of Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value [Table Text Block]

The fair values and the presentation of the Company’s derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows: 

	Liability Derivatives
	As of June 30, 2013			As of December 31, 2012
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Employment agreement award	Other Long-Term Liabilities	$	12,610	Other Long-Term Liabilities	$	11,374
Total derivatives		$	12,610		$	11,374

Schedule Of Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]

The effect and the presentation of the Company’s derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations are as follows:

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	Location of Gain (Loss) in Income of Derivative	Amount of Gain (Loss) in Income of Derivative
		Three Months Ended June 30,
		2013		2012
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Employment agreement award	Corporate selling, general and administrative expense	$	(774)	$	(343)

Derivatives Not Designated   as Hedging Instruments	Location of Gain (Loss) in Income of Derivative	Amount of Gain (Loss) in Income of Derivative
		Six Months Ended June 30,
		2013		2012
		(Unaudited)
		(In thousands)
Employment agreement award	Corporate selling, general and administrative expense	$	(1,236)	$	(693)

Reach Media, Inc. [Member]

Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]

As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the fair values of our financial assets and liabilities are categorized as follows:

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
As of June 30, 2013
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (a)	$	11,865	$	—	$	—	$	11,865
As of December 31, 2012
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (a)	$	12,853	$	—	$	—	$	12,853

(a)    The redeemable noncontrolling interest is measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology.  A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating the fair value. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value.

Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]

The following table presents the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the six months ended June 30, 2013:

	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	12,853
Change in enterprise fair value		(988)
Balance at June 30, 2013	$	11,865
The amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	$	—

Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]

For Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows:

			As of June 30, 2013			As of December 31, 2012			As of June 30, 2012
Level 3 liabilities	Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Significant Unobservable Input Value
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate		13.5	%		11.5	%		12.5	%
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Long-term Growth Rate		1.5	%		2.0	%		2.5	%