10-Q

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019

Commission File No. 0-25969

URBAN ONE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	52-1166660
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)	Identification No.)

1010 Wayne Avenue,

14th Floor

Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

(Address of principal executive offices)

(301) 429-3200

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes   þ   No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).   Yes   þ   No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ¨	Accelerated filer  þ
Non-accelerated filer ¨	Smaller reporting company þ
	Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  Yes  ¨ No  þ

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class:	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered:
Class A Common Stock	UONE	NASDAQ Stock Market
Class D Common Stock	UONEK	NASDAQ Stock Market

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class	Outstanding at May 3, 2019
Class A Common Stock, $.001 Par Value		1,615,092
Class B Common Stock, $.001 Par Value		2,861,843
Class C Common Stock, $.001 Par Value		2,928,906
Class D Common Stock, $.001 Par Value		38,387,431

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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	PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)	4
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)	5
	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2018	6
	Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)	7
	Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 (Unaudited)	8
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)	9
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	10
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	32
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	45
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	45
	PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	46
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	46
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	46
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	46
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	46
Item 5.	Other Information	46
Item 6.	Exhibits	47
	SIGNATURES	48

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CERTAIN DEFINITIONS

Unless otherwise noted, throughout this report, the terms “Urban One,” “the Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Urban One, Inc. together with its subsidiaries.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements do not relay historical facts, but rather reflect our current expectations concerning future operations, results and events. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” including any projections of earnings, revenues or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new services or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. You can identify some of these forward-looking statements by our use of words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “likely,” “may,” “estimates” and similar expressions.  You can also identify a forward-looking statement in that such statements discuss matters in a way that anticipates operations, results or events that have not already occurred but rather will or may occur in future periods.  We cannot guarantee that we will achieve any forward-looking plans, intentions, results, operations or expectations.  Because these statements apply to future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control that could cause actual results to differ materially from those forecasted or anticipated in the forward-looking statements.  These risks, uncertainties and factors include (in no particular order), but are not limited to:

· economic volatility, financial market unpredictability and fluctuations in the United States and other world economies that may affect our business and financial condition, and the business and financial conditions of our advertisers;

· our high degree of leverage, certain cash commitments related thereto and potential inability to finance strategic transactions given fluctuations in market conditions;

· fluctuations in the local economies of the markets in which we operate (particularly our largest markets, Atlanta; Baltimore; Houston; and Washington, DC) could negatively impact our ability to meet our cash needs and our ability to maintain compliance with our debt covenants;

· fluctuations in the demand for advertising across our various media;

· risks associated with the implementation and execution of our business diversification strategy;

· regulation by the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) relative to maintaining our broadcasting licenses, enacting media ownership rules and enforcing of indecency rules;

· changes in our key personnel and on-air talent;

· increases in competition for and in the costs of our programming and content, including on-air talent and content production or acquisitions costs;

· financial losses that may be incurred due to impairment charges against our broadcasting licenses, goodwill, and other intangible assets;

· increased competition for advertising revenues with other radio stations, broadcast and cable television, newspapers and magazines, outdoor advertising, direct mail, internet radio, satellite radio, smart phones, tablets, and other wireless media, the internet, social media, and other forms of adverting;

· the impact of our acquisitions, dispositions and similar transactions, as well as consolidation in industries in which we and our advertisers operate; and

· other factors mentioned in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) including the factors discussed in detail in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2018.

You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect our views as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements because of new information, future events or otherwise.

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URBAN ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019			2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands, except share data)
NET REVENUE	$	98,449		$	99,621
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical, including stock-based compensation of $20 and $0, respectively		30,950			32,147
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation of $111 and $258, respectively		33,139			35,235
Corporate selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation of $380 and $1,118, respectively		9,969			10,080
Depreciation and amortization		8,274			8,288
Impairment of long-lived assets		—			6,556
Total operating expenses		82,332			92,306
Operating income		16,117			7,315
INTEREST INCOME		23			144
INTEREST EXPENSE		22,151			19,281
GAIN ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT		—			(239	)
OTHER INCOME, net		(1,721	)		(1,901	)
Loss before provision for income taxes and noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries		(4,290	)		(9,682	)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		2,248			12,840
CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS		(6,538	)		(22,522	)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		125			33
CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	(6,663	)	$	(22,555	)
BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(0.15	)	$	(0.48	)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic and diluted		45,001,767			46,757,386

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019			2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	$	(6,538	)	$	(22,522	)
LESS: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		125			33
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$	(6,663	)	$	(22,555	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	As of
	March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands, except share data)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	5,809		$	15,255
Restricted cash		636			635
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $8,592 and $8,249, respectively		101,099			110,354
Prepaid expenses		13,235			9,775
Current portion of content assets		37,857			33,951
Other current assets		4,696			3,229
Total current assets		163,332			173,199
CONTENT ASSETS, net		79,885			77,266
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net		25,589			26,088
GOODWILL		245,572			245,572
RIGHT OF USE ASSETS		47,910			—
RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES		600,134			600,134
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net		63,107			70,091
OTHER ASSETS		46,060			45,059
Total assets	$	1,271,589		$	1,237,409
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	7,561		$	7,331
Accrued interest		13,082			6,887
Accrued compensation and related benefits		7,145			15,033
Current portion of content payables		21,505			18,870
Current portion of lease liabilities		7,682			—
Other current liabilities		32,012			24,451
Current portion of long-term debt		20,626			38,706
Total current liabilities		109,613			111,278
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion, original issue discount and issuance costs		870,946			873,757
CONTENT PAYABLES, net of current portion		19,218			18,381
LONG-TERM LEASE LIABILITIES		44,835			—
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES		26,748			35,716
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES, net		12,331			9,345
Total liabilities		1,083,691			1,048,477
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS		10,401			10,232
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Convertible preferred stock, $.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding at March 31, 2019 and 2018		—			—
Common stock — Class A, $.001 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized; 1,615,092 and 1,637,472 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively		2			2
Common stock — Class B, $.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 2,861,843 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018		3			3
Common stock — Class C, $.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 2,928,906 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018		3			3
Common stock — Class D, $.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 38,420,499 and 38,845,917 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively		38			39
Additional paid-in capital		978,286			978,628
Accumulated deficit		(800,835	)		(799,975	)
Total stockholders’ equity		177,497			178,700
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders’ equity	$	1,271,589		$	1,237,409

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 (UNAUDITED)

	Convertible Preferred Stock		Common Stock Class A		Common Stock Class B		Common Stock Class C		Common Stock Class D			Additional Paid-In Capital			Accumulated Deficit			Total Stockholders’ Equity
	(In thousands, except share data)
BALANCE, as of December 31, 2018	$	—	$	2	$	3	$	3	$	39		$	978,628		$	(799,975	)	$	178,700
Consolidated net loss		—		—		—		—		—			—			(6,663	)		(6,663	)
Repurchase of 22,380 shares of Class A common stock and 1,220,657 shares of Class D common stock		—		—		—		—		(1	)		(2,447	)		—			(2,448	)
Adoption of ASC 842		—		—		—		—		—			—			5,803			5,803
Exercise of options for 15,000 shares of common stock		—		—		—		—		—			29			—			29
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to estimated redemption value		—		—		—		—		—			(44	)		—			(44	)
Issuance of 755,239 shares of Class D common stock		—		—		—		—		—			1,609			—			1,609
Stock-based compensation expense		—		—		—		—		—			511			—			511
BALANCE, as of March 31, 2019	$	—	$	2	$	3	$	3	$	38		$	978,286		$	(800,835	)	$	177,497

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 (UNAUDITED) 

	Convertible Preferred Stock		Common Stock Class A		Common Stock Class B		Common Stock Class C		Common Stock Class D			Additional Paid-In Capital			Accumulated Deficit			Total Stockholders’ Equity
	(In thousands, except share data)
BALANCE, as of December  31, 2017	$	—	$	2	$	3	$	3	$	41		$	983,582		$	(940,976	)	$	42,655
Consolidated net loss		—		—		—		—		—			—			(22,555	)		(22,555	)
Repurchase of 1,568,246 shares of Class D common stock		—		—		—		—		(1	)		(2,950	)		—			(2,951	)
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to estimated redemption value		—		—		—		—		—			(1,202	)		—			(1,202	)
Stock-based compensation expense		—		—		—		—		1			1,375			—			1,376
BALANCE, as of March 31, 2018	$	—	$	2	$	3	$	3	$	41		$	980,805		$	(963,531	)	$	17,323

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019			2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net loss	$	(6,538	)	$	(22,522	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		8,274			8,288
Amortization of debt financing costs		943			715
Amortization of content assets		11,759			11,267
Amortization of launch assets		257			105
Deferred income taxes		2,986			12,857
Non-cash interest expense		483			—
Impairment of long-lived assets		—			6,556
Stock-based compensation		511			1,376
Gain on retirement of debt		—			(239	)
Effect of change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired:
Trade accounts receivable		9,255			13,415
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(3,702	)		(1,781	)
Other assets		(1,001	)		8
Accounts payable		230			(531	)
Accrued interest		6,195			117
Accrued compensation and related benefits		(7,888	)		108
Other liabilities		9,303			2,910
Payments for content assets		(14,812	)		(10,645	)
Net cash flows provided by operating activities		16,255			22,004
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment		(707	)		(914	)
Net cash flows used in investing activities		(707	)		(914	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayment of 2017 credit facility		(824	)		(875	)
Distribution of contingent consideration		(279	)		(195	)
Repayment of Comcast Note		(11,872	)		—
Proceeds of Asset-backed credit facility		3,000			—
Repayment of 2018 credit facility		(10,562	)		—
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		29			—
Repayment of 2020 Notes		(2,037	)		(10,788	)
Repurchase of common stock		(2,448	)		(2,951	)
Net cash flows used in financing activities		(24,993	)		(14,809	)
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH		(9,445	)		6,281
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of period		15,890			37,811
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of period	$	6,445		$	44,092
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for:
Interest	$	13,200		$	18,447
Income taxes, net of refunds	$	91		$	748

NON-CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance of common stock	$	1,609	$	—

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

(a) Organization

Urban One, Inc. (a Delaware corporation referred to as “Urban One”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) is an urban-oriented, multi-media company that primarily targets African-American and urban consumers. Our core business is our radio broadcasting franchise which is the largest radio broadcasting operation that primarily targets African-American and urban listeners. As of March 31, 2019, we owned and/or operated 60 broadcast stations (including all HD stations, translator stations and the low power television station we operate) located in 15 of the most populous African-American markets in the United States. While a core source of our revenue has historically been and remains the sale of local and national advertising for broadcast on our radio stations, our strategy is to operate the premier multi-media entertainment and information content provider targeting African-American and urban consumers. Thus, we have diversified our revenue streams by making acquisitions and investments in other complementary media properties. Our diverse media and entertainment interests include TV One, LLC (“TV One”), an African-American targeted cable television network; our 80.0% ownership interest in Reach Media, Inc. (“Reach Media”) which operates the Tom Joyner Morning Show and our other syndicated programming assets, including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Russ Parr Morning Show and the DL Hughley Show; and Interactive One, LLC (“Interactive One”), our wholly owned digital platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment websites, including its Cassius, Bossip, HipHopWired and MadameNoire digital platforms and brands. We also have invested in a minority ownership interest in MGM National Harbor, a gaming resort located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Through our national multi-media operations, we provide advertisers with a unique and powerful delivery mechanism to the African-American and urban audiences.

On January 19, 2019, the Company launched CLEO TV, a lifestyle and entertainment network targeting Millennial and Gen X women of color. CLEO TV offers quality content that defies negative and cultural stereotypes of today’s modern women. The results of CLEO TV’s operations will be reflected in the Company’s cable television segment.

Our core radio broadcasting franchise operates under the brand “Radio One.”  We also operate our other brands, such as TV One, Reach Media and Interactive One, while developing additional branding reflective of our diverse media operations and targeting our African-American and urban audiences.

As part of our consolidated financial statements, consistent with our financial reporting structure and how the Company currently manages its businesses, we have provided selected financial information on the Company’s four reportable segments: (i) radio broadcasting; (ii) Reach Media; (iii) digital; and (iv) cable television. (See Note 7 – Segment Information.)

(b) Interim Financial Statements

The interim consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In management’s opinion, the interim financial data presented herein include all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.

Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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(c) Financial Instruments

Financial instruments as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, consisted of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade accounts receivable, asset-backed credit facility, long-term debt and redeemable noncontrolling interests. The carrying amounts approximated fair value for each of these financial instruments as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, except for the Company’s long-term debt. The 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes, which were due in February 2020 (the “2020 Notes”) had a carrying value of approximately $2.0 million and fair value of approximately $2.0 million as of December 31, 2018. On January 17, 2019, the Company announced that it had given the required notice under the indenture governing its 2020 Notes to redeem for cash all outstanding aggregate principal amount of its Notes to the extent outstanding on February 15, 2019.  On February 15, 2019, the remaining 2020 Notes were redeemed. The fair values of the 2020 Notes, classified as Level 2 instruments, were determined based on the trading values of these instruments in an inactive market as of the reporting date. The 7.375% Senior Secured Notes that are due in March 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) had a carrying value of approximately $350.0 million and fair value of approximately $340.4 million as of March 31, 2019. The 2022 Notes had a carrying value of approximately $350.0 million and fair value of approximately $332.5 million as of December 31, 2018. The fair values of the 2022 Notes, classified as Level 2 instruments, were determined based on the trading values of these instruments in an inactive market as of the reporting date. On April 18, 2017, the Company closed on a $350.0 million senior secured credit facility (the “2017 Credit Facility”) which had a carrying value of approximately $323.1 million and fair value of approximately $307.6 million as of March 31, 2019, and had a carrying value of approximately $323.9 million and fair value of approximately $305.8 million as of December 31, 2018. The fair value of the 2017 Credit Facility, classified as a Level 2 instrument, was determined based on the trading values of this instrument in an inactive market as of the reporting date. On December 20, 2018, the Company closed on a new $192.0 million unsecured credit facility (the “2018 Credit Facility”) which had a carrying value of approximately $181.4 million and fair value of approximately $185.1 million as of March 31, 2019, and had a carrying value of approximately $192.0 million and fair value of approximately $195.9 million as of December 31, 2018. The fair value of the 2018 Credit Facility, classified as a Level 2 instrument, was determined based on the trading values of this instrument in an inactive market as of the reporting date. On December 20, 2018, the Company also closed on a new $50.0 million secured credit loan (the “MGM National Harbor Loan”) which had a carrying value of approximately $50.5 million and fair value of approximately $56.6 million as of March 31, 2019, and had a carrying value of approximately $50.1 million and fair value of approximately $56.1 million as of December 31, 2018. The fair value of the 2018 MGM National Harbor Loan, classified as a Level 2 instrument, was determined based on the trading values of this instrument in an inactive market as of the reporting date. The senior unsecured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $11.9 million (the “Comcast Note”) had a fair value and carrying value of approximately $11.9 million as of December 31, 2018. On February 15, 2019, the Comcast Note was paid in full and retired. The fair value of the Comcast Note, classified as a Level 3 instrument, was determined based on the fair value of a similar instrument as of the reporting date using updated interest rate information derived from changes in interest rates since inception to the reporting date. The Company’s asset-backed credit facility (the “ABL Facility”) had a carrying value of approximately $3.0 million and fair value of approximately $3.0 million as of March 31, 2019.  There was no balance outstanding on the ABL Facility as of December 31, 2018.

(d) Revenue Recognition

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” which requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company elected to use the modified retrospective method, but the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact to our financial statements. In general, our spot advertising (both radio and cable television) as well as our digital advertising continues to be recognized when aired and delivered. For our cable television affiliate revenue, the Company grants a license to the affiliate to access its television programming content through the license period, and the Company earns a usage based royalty when the usage occurs, consistent with our previous revenue recognition policy. Finally, for event advertising, the performance obligation is satisfied at a point in time when the activity associated with the event is completed.

Within our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments, the Company recognizes revenue for broadcast advertising at a point in time when a commercial spot runs. The revenue is reported net of agency and outside sales representative commissions. Agency and outside sales representative commissions are calculated based on a stated percentage applied to gross billing. Generally, clients remit the gross billing amount to the agency or outside sales representative, and the agency or outside sales representative remits the gross billing, less their commission, to the Company. For our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments, agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $4.8 million and $5.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Within our digital segment, including Interactive One, which generates the majority of the Company’s digital revenue, revenue is principally derived from advertising services on non-radio station branded but Company-owned websites. Advertising services include the sale of banner and sponsorship advertisements.  Advertising revenue is recognized at a point in time either as impressions (the number of times advertisements appear in viewed pages) are delivered, when “click through” purchases are made, or ratably over the contract period, where applicable. In addition, Interactive One derives revenue from its studio operations, in which it provides third-party clients with publishing services including digital platforms and related expertise.  In the case of the studio operations, revenue is recognized primarily through fixed contractual monthly fees and/or as a share of the third party’s reported revenue.

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Our cable television segment derives advertising revenue from the sale of television air time to advertisers and recognizes revenue when the advertisements are run. Advertising revenue is recognized at a point in time when the individual spots run. To the extent there is a shortfall in contracts where the ratings were guaranteed, a portion of the revenue is deferred until the shortfall is settled, typically by providing additional advertising units generally within one year of the original airing. Our cable television segment also derives revenue from affiliate fees under the terms of various multi-year affiliation agreements based on a per subscriber fee multiplied by the most recent subscriber counts reported by the applicable affiliate. The Company recognizes the affiliate fee revenue at a point in time as its performance obligation to provide the programming is met. The Company has a right of payment each month as the programming services and related obligations have been satisfied. For our cable television segment, agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $3.7 million and $3.5 million the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Revenue by Contract Type

The following chart shows our net revenue (and sources) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019		2018
	(Unaudited) (In thousands)
Net Revenue:
Radio Advertising	$	42,439	$	44,622
Political Advertising		123		200
Digital Advertising		7,437		8,146
Cable Television Advertising		20,193		18,936
Cable Television Affiliate Fees		27,475		27,250
Event Revenues & Other		782		467
Net Revenue (as reported)	$	98,449	$	99,621

If economic conditions change, or other adverse factors outside our control arise, our operations could be negatively impacted.

Contract assets and liabilities

Contract assets (unbilled receivables) and contract liabilities (customer advances and unearned income and unearned event income) that are not separately stated in our consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2019, December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2018 were as follows:

	March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018		March 31, 2018
	(Unaudited)					(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Contract assets:
Unbilled receivables		$	6,529	$	3,425	$	6,284
Contract liabilities:
Customer advances and unearned income		$	3,836	$	3,766	$	4,516
Unearned event income			8,201		3,864		6,157

Unbilled receivables consists of earned revenue on behalf of customers that have not yet been billed. Customer advances and unearned income represents advance payments by customers for future services under contract that are generally incurred in the near term. Unearned event income represents payments by customers for upcoming events.

For customer advances and unearned income as of January 1, 2019, approximately $1.4 million was recognized as revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2019. For unearned event income, no revenue was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as the event takes place during the second quarter of 2019. For customer advances and unearned income as of January 1, 2018, approximately $1.5 million was recognized as revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2018. For unearned event income, no revenue was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2018, as the event takes place during the second quarter of 2018. 

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Practical expedients and exemptions

We generally expense sales commissions when incurred because the amortization period would have been one year or less. These costs are recorded within selling, general and administrative expenses.

We do not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected length of one year or less or (ii) contracts for which we recognize revenue at the amount to which we have the right to invoice for services performed.

(e) Launch Support

The cable television segment has entered into certain affiliate agreements requiring various payments for launch support. Launch support assets are used to initiate carriage under affiliation agreements and are amortized over the term of the respective contracts. The Company did not pay any launch support for carriage initiation during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. The weighted-average amortization period for launch support is approximately 7.8 years as of March 31, 2019, and approximately 7.8 years as of December 31, 2018. The remaining weighted-average amortization period for launch support is 5.8 years and 6.1 years as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Amortization is recorded as a reduction to revenue to the extent that revenue is recognized from the vendor, and any excess amortization is recorded as launch support amortization expense. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, launch support asset amortization of $105,000 and $105,000, respectively, was recorded as a reduction of revenue, and $151,000 and $0, respectively, was recorded as an operating expense in selling, general and administrative expenses. Launch assets are included in other intangible assets on the consolidated balance sheets, except for the portion of the unamortized balance that is expected to be amortized within one year which is included in other current assets.

(f) Barter Transactions

For barter transactions, the Company provides broadcast advertising time in exchange for programming content and certain services. The Company includes the value of such exchanges in both broadcasting net revenue and operating expenses. The valuation of barter time is based upon the fair value of the network advertising time provided for the programming content and services received. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, barter transaction revenues were $566,000 and $749,000 respectively. Additionally, for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, barter transaction costs were reflected in programming and technical expenses of $416,000 and $708,000, respectively, and selling, general and administrative expenses of $150,000 and $41,000, respectively.

(g) Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock (Classes A, B, C and D) outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method.  The Company’s potentially dilutive securities include stock options and unvested restricted stock. Diluted earnings per share considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities except in periods in which there is a net loss, as the inclusion of the potentially dilutive common shares would have an anti-dilutive effect.

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 March 31,
	2019			2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(6,663	)	$	(22,555	)
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net loss per share – weighted-average outstanding shares		45,001,767			46,757,386
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock		—			—
Denominator for diluted net loss per share – weighted-average outstanding shares		45,001,767			46,757,386
Net loss attributable to common stockholders per share – basic and diluted	$	(0.15	)	$	(0.48	)

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All stock options and restricted stock awards were excluded from the diluted calculation for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.  The following table summarizes the potential common shares excluded from the diluted calculation.

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019		2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Stock options		3,549		5,537
Restricted stock awards		1,256		2,348

(h) Fair Value Measurements

We report our financial and non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis under the provisions of ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

The fair value framework requires the categorization of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows: 

Level 1: Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that can be accessed at the measurement date.

Level 2: Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1 (i.e., quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets).

Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.

A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value instrument.

As of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively, the fair values of our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized as follows:

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
As of March 31, 2019
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Contingent consideration (a)	$	2,628		—		—	$	2,628
Employment agreement award (b)		26,011		—		—		26,011
Total	$	28,639	$	—	$	—	$	28,639
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (c)	$	10,401	$	—	$	—	$	10,401
As of December 31, 2018
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Contingent consideration (a)	$	2,831		—		—	$	2,831
Employment agreement award (b)		25,660		—		—		25,660
Total	$	28,491	$	—	$	—	$	28,491
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (c)	$	10,232	$	—	$	—	$	10,232

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(a)  This balance is measured based on the income approach to valuation in the form of a Monte Carlo simulation. The Monte Carlo simulation method is suited to instances such as this where there is non-diversifiable risk. It is also well-suited to multi-year, path dependent scenarios. Significant inputs to the Monte Carlo method include forecasted net revenues, discount rate and expected volatility. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating the contingent consideration.

(b)  Each quarter, pursuant to an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is eligible to receive an award (the “Employment Agreement Award”) amount equal to approximately 4% 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 (based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One as determined by a discounted cash flow analysis), and an assessment of the probability that the Employment Agreement will be renewed and contain this provision. The Company’s obligation to pay the award was triggered after the Company recovered 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 aggregate investment 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 using a discounted cash flow analysis. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value. In September 2014, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved terms for a new employment agreement with the CEO, including a renewal of the Employment Agreement Award upon similar terms as in the prior Employment Agreement. Prior to the quarter ended September 30, 2018, there were probability factors included in the calculation of the award related to the likelihood that the award will be realized. During the quarter ended September 30, 2018, management changed the methodology used in calculating the fair value of the Company's Employment Agreement Award liability to simplify the calculation. As part of the simplified calculation, the Company eliminated certain adjustments made to its aggregate investment in TV One, including the treatment of historical dividends paid and potential distribution of assets upon liquidation. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the simplified method which eliminates certain assumptions that were historically used in the determination of the fair value of this liability. 

(c)  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.

There were no transfers in or out of Level 1, 2, or 3 during the three months ended March 31, 2019. The following table presents the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended March 31, 2019:

	Contingent Consideration			Employment Agreement Award			Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	2,831		$	25,660		$	10,232
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			125
Distribution		(279	)		(1,558	)		—
Change in fair value		76			1,909			44
Balance at March 31, 2019	$	2,628		$	26,011		$	10,401
The amount of total (losses)/income for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses/income relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	$	(76	)	$	(1,909	)	$	—

Losses and income included in earnings were recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as corporate selling, general and administrative expenses for the employment agreement award for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. Losses included in earnings were recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as selling, general and administrative expenses for contingent consideration for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. 

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		Significant	As of March 31, 2019			As of December 31, 2018
Level 3 liabilities	Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Significant Unobservable Input Value
Contingent consideration	Monte Carlo Simulation	Expected volatility		31.8	%		34.6	%
Contingent consideration	Monte Carlo Simulation	Discount Rate		15.5	%		15.0	%
Employment agreement award	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate		11.0	%		11.0	%
Employment agreement award	Discounted Cash Flow	Long-term Growth Rate		2.5	%		2.5	%
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate		10.5	%		10.5	%
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Long-term Growth Rate		1.0	%		1.0	%

Any significant increases or decreases in discount rate or long-term growth rate inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurements.

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis using Level 3 inputs as defined in ASC 820.  These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances.  Included in this category are goodwill, radio broadcasting licenses and other intangible assets, net, that are written down to fair value when they are determined to be impaired, as well as content assets that are periodically written down to net realizable value. The Company concluded these assets were not impaired during the three months ended March 31, 2019. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $2.7 million related to its Charlotte market goodwill and a charge of approximately $3.8 million associated with our Detroit market radio broadcasting licenses. 

(i) Leases

As of January 01, 2019, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842, Leases, using the modification retrospective transition method. Prior comparative periods will be not be restated under this new standard and therefore those amounts are not presented below. The Company adopted a package of practical expedients as allowed by the transition guidance which permits the Company to carry forward the historical assessment of whether contracts contain or are leases, classification of leases and the remaining lease terms. The Company has also made an accounting policy election to exclude leases with an initial term of twelve months or less from recognition on the consolidated balance sheet. Short-term leases will be expensed over the lease term. The Company also elected to separate the consideration in the lease contracts between the lease and non-lease components. All variable non-lease components are expensed as incurred.

ASC 842 results in significant changes to the balance sheets of lessees, most significantly by requiring the recognition of right of use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases. Upon adoption of ASC 842, deferred rent balances, which were historically presented separately, were combined and presented net within the ROU asset. The adoption of this standard resulted in the Company recording an increase in ROU assets of approximately $49.8 million and an increase in lease liabilities of approximately $54.1 million. Approximately $4.3 million in deferred rent was also reclassed from liabilities to offset the applicable ROU asset. The tax impact of ASC 842, which primarily consisted of deferred gains related to previous transactions that were historically accounted for as sale and operating leasebacks in accordance with ASC Topic 840 were recognized as part of the cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings, resulting in an increase to retained earnings, net of tax, of approximately $5.8 million.

Many of the Company's leases provide for renewal terms and escalation clauses, which are factored into calculating the lease liabilities when appropriate. The implicit rate within the Company's lease agreements is generally not determinable and as such the Company’s collateralized borrowing rate is used.

The following table sets forth the components of lease expense and the weighted average remaining lease term and the weighted average discount rate for the Company’s leases as of March 31, 2019, dollars in thousands:

Operating Lease Cost (Cost resulting from lease payments)	$	3,057
Variable Lease Cost (Cost excluded from lease payments)		103
Total Lease Cost	$	3,160
Operating Lease - Operating Cash Flows (Fixed Payments)	$	3,268
Operating Lease - Operating Cash Flows (Liability Reduction)	$	1,897
Weighted Average Lease Term - Operating Leases		6.28 years
Weighted Average Discount Rate - Operating Leases		11.00	%

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As of March 31, 2019, maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:

For the Year Ended December 31,	(Dollars in thousands)
For the remaining nine months ending December 31, 2019	$	9,790
2020		12,448
2021		11,619
2022		10,941
2023		9,722
Thereafter		18,472
Total future lease payments		72,992
Imputed interest		(20,475	)
Total	$	52,517

(j) Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (“ASU 2016-13”). ASU 2016-13 is intended to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. This standard will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company has not yet completed its assessment of the impact of the new standard on its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (A Consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force)” (“ASU 2016-15”). ASU 2016-15 is intended to reduce differences in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. This standard will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted the new standard during the first quarter of 2018 and its adoption did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. 

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In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment” (“ASU 2017-04”). ASU 2017-04 is intended to simplify the accounting for goodwill impairment. The guidance removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. This standard will be effective for interim and annual goodwill impairment tests beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company adopted the new standard during the first quarter of 2018 and its adoption did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

(k) Redeemable noncontrolling interest

Redeemable noncontrolling interests are interests in subsidiaries that are redeemable outside of the Company’s control either for cash or other assets. These interests are classified as mezzanine equity and measured at the greater of estimated redemption value at the end of each reporting period or the historical cost basis of the noncontrolling interests adjusted for cumulative earnings allocations.  The resulting increases or decreases in the estimated redemption amount are affected by corresponding charges against retained earnings, or in the absence of retained earnings, additional paid-in-capital.

(l) Investments – Cost Method

On April 10, 2015, the Company made a $5 million investment in MGM’s world-class casino property, MGM National Harbor, located in Prince George’s County, Maryland, which has a predominately African-American demographic profile. On November 30, 2016, the Company contributed an additional $35 million to complete its investment. This investment further diversified our platform in the entertainment industry while still focusing on our core demographic. We accounted for this investment on a cost basis. Our MGM National Harbor investment entitles us to an annual cash distribution based on net gaming revenue. Our MGM investment is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets and its income in the amount of approximately $1.7 million and $1.6 million, for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, is recorded in other income on the consolidated statements of operations. The cost method investment is subject to a periodic impairment review in the normal course. The Company reviewed the investment and concluded that no impairment to the carrying value was required. As of December 4, 2018, the Company’s interest in the MGM National Harbor Casino secures the MGM National Harbor Loan.

(m) Content Assets

Our cable television segment has entered into contracts to acquire entertainment programming rights and programs from distributors and producers. The license periods granted in these contracts generally run from one year to ten years. Contract payments are made in installments over terms that are generally shorter than the contract period. Each contract is recorded as an asset and a liability at an amount equal to its gross contractual commitment when the license period begins and the program is available for its first airing. Acquired content is generally amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the license which reflects the estimated usage. For certain content for which the pattern of usage is accelerated, amortization is based upon the actual usage. Amortization of content assets is recorded in the consolidated statement of operations as programming and technical expenses.

The Company also has programming for which the Company has engaged third parties to develop and produce, and it owns most or all rights (commissioned programming). In accordance with ASC 926, content amortization expense for each period is recognized based on the revenue forecast model, which approximates the proportion that estimated advertising and affiliate revenues for the current period represent in relation to the estimated remaining total lifetime revenues as of the beginning of the current period.  Management regularly reviews, and revises when necessary, its total revenue estimates, which may result in a change in the rate of amortization and/or a write-down of the asset to fair value. 

Acquired program rights are recorded at the lower of unamortized cost or estimated net realizable value. Estimated net realizable values are based on the estimated revenues associated with the program materials and related expenses. The Company did not record any additional amortization expense as a result of evaluating its contracts for recoverability for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. All produced and licensed content is classified as a long-term asset, except for the portion of the unamortized content balance that is expected to be amortized within one year which is classified as a current asset. 

Tax incentives that state and local governments offer that are directly measured based on production activities are recorded as reductions in production costs.

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(n) Derivatives

The Company recognizes all derivatives at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets as either an asset or liability. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation.

The Company accounts for the Employment Agreement Award as a derivative instrument in accordance with ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging.” The Company estimated the fair value of the award at March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, to be approximately $26.0 million and $25.7 million, respectively, and accordingly adjusted its liability to this amount. The long-term portion is recorded in other long-term liabilities and the current portion is recorded in other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The expense associated with the Employment Agreement Award was recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as corporate selling, general and administrative expenses and was approximately $1.9 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

The Company’s obligation to pay the Employment Agreement Award was triggered after the Company recovered 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 aggregate investment 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. In September 2014, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved terms for a new employment agreement with the CEO, including a renewal of the Employment Agreement Award upon similar terms as in the prior employment agreement. Prior to the quarter ended September 30, 2018, there were probability factors included in the calculation of the award related to the likelihood that the award will be realized. During the quarter ended September 30, 2018, management changed the methodology used in calculating the fair value of the Company's Employment Agreement Award liability to simplify the calculation. As part of the simplified calculation, the Company eliminated certain adjustments made to its aggregate investment in TV One, including the treatment of historical dividends paid and potential distribution of assets upon liquidation. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the simplified method which eliminates certain assumptions that were historically used in the determination of the fair value of this liability.

(o) Related Party Transactions

Reach Media operates the Tom Joyner Foundation’s Fantastic Voyage^® (the “Fantastic Voyage^®”), a fund raising event, on behalf of the Tom Joyner Foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”), a 501(c)(3) entity. The agreements under which the Fantastic Voyage^® operates provide that Reach Media provide all necessary operations of the cruise and that Reach Media will be reimbursed its expenditures and receive a fee plus a performance bonus for the cruise. Distributions from operating income or operating revenues, depending upon the year, are in the following order until the funds are depleted: up to $250,000 to the Foundation, reimbursement of Reach’s expenditures, up to $1.0 million fee to Reach, a performance bonus of up to 50% of remaining operating income to Reach, with the balance remaining with the Foundation. For years 2020 through 2022, $250,000 to the Foundation is guaranteed. Reach Media’s earnings for the Fantastic Voyage^® may not exceed $1.7 million in 2018 and 2019, nor $1.75 million in 2020 and thereafter. The Foundation’s remittances to Reach Media under the agreements are limited to its Fantastic Voyage^®-related cash revenues. Reach Media bears the risk should the Fantastic Voyage^® sustain a loss and bears all credit risk associated with the related customer cabin sales. The agreement between Reach and the Foundation automatically renews annually unless termination is mutually agreed or unless a party’s financial requirements are not met, in which case that party not in breach of their obligations has the right, but not the obligation, to terminate unilaterally. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Foundation owed Reach Media approximately $2.1 million and $208,000, respectively, under the agreements for the operations on the cruises.

Reach Media provides office facilities (including office space, telecommunications facilities, and office equipment) to the Foundation, and to Tom Joyner, LTD. (“Limited”), Tom Joyner’s production company. Such services are provided to the Foundation and to Limited on a pass-through basis at cost. Additionally, from time to time, the Foundation and Limited reimburse Reach Media for expenditures paid on their behalf at Reach Media-related events. Under these arrangements, as of March 31, 2019, the Foundation and Limited owed $34,000 and $3,000 to Reach Media, respectively. As of December 31, 2018, the Foundation and Limited owed $34,000 and $2,000 to Reach Media, respectively.

Karen Wishart is employed as an Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer of the Company and as a Vice President of each of the Company's subsidiaries. Ms. Wishart owns a controlling interest in a temporary staffing and recruiting services firm. During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company paid the staffing and recruiting services firm $0 and $22,000, respectively. Subsequent to Ms. Wishart’s hiring on October 2, 2017, on a limited basis, the staffing firm can continue to provide new staffing and/or recruiting services to the Company. However, the staffing firm will only be reimbursed for direct expenses actually incurred.

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2. ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS:

On October 20, 2011, we entered into a time brokerage agreement (“TBA”) with WGPR, Inc. (“WGPR”). Pursuant to the TBA, beginning October 24, 2011, we began to broadcast programs produced, owned or acquired by the Company on WGPR’s Detroit radio station, WGPR-FM. We pay a monthly fee as well as certain operating costs of WGPR-FM, and in exchange we retain all revenues from the sale of the advertising within the programming we provide. The original term of the TBA was through December 31, 2014; however, in September 2014, we entered into an amendment to the TBA to extend the term of the TBA through December 31, 2019. Under the terms of the TBA, WGPR has also granted us certain rights of first negotiation and first refusal with respect to the sale of WGPR-FM by WGPR and with respect to any potential time brokerage agreement for WGPR-FM covering any time period subsequent to the term of the TBA.

On January 30, 2017, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement to sell certain land, towers and equipment to a third party for $25 million. On May 2, 2017, the Company closed on its previously announced sale, and is leasing certain assets back from the buyer as a part of its normal operations. The Company received proceeds of approximately $25.0 million, resulting in an overall net gain on sale of approximately $22.5 million, of which approximately $14.4 million was recognized immediately during the second quarter of 2017, and approximately $8.1 million which was deferred and was recognized into income ratably over the lease term of ten years. Upon adoption of ASC 842 on January 1, 2019, the unamortized portion of this deferred gain, net of tax, was recognized as a cumulative adjustment to equity.

On August 8, 2018, the Company closed on its previously announced sale of the assets of one of its Detroit, Michigan radio stations, WPZR-FM (102.7 FM), to Educational Media Foundation, of California, for total consideration of approximately $12.7 million, of which approximately $12.2 million was received in cash. As part of the deal, the Company received 3 FM translators that service the Detroit metropolitan area. These signals were combined with the existing FM translator to multicast the Detroit Praise Network. The Company recognized an immaterial loss on the sale of the station during the year ended December 31, 2018.

On August 9, 2018, the Company closed on its previously announced acquisition of the assets of the radio station The Team 980 (WTEM 980 AM) from Red Zebra Broadcasting. Upon closing, the Company also entered into an agreement with the Washington Redskins to ensure that all Redskins games, as well as pregame and postgame programming, will remain on The Team 980.  The Company’s purchase accounting to reflect the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed consisted of approximately $2.0 million to radio broadcasting licenses, $1.1 million to land and land improvements, $512,000 to towers, $91,000 to goodwill, $206,000 to advertiser agreements, and $254,000 to other property and equipment assets.

3. GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES:

Impairment Testing

In accordance with ASC 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other,” we do not amortize our indefinite-lived radio broadcasting licenses and goodwill. Instead, we perform a test for impairment annually across all reporting units, or on an interim basis when events or changes in circumstances or other conditions suggest impairment may have occurred in any given reporting unit. Other intangible assets continue to be amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives. We perform our annual impairment test as of October 1 of each year. We evaluate all events and circumstances on an interim basis to determine if an interim indicator is present.

Valuation of Broadcasting Licenses

We did not identify any impairment indicators for the three months ended March 31, 2019. During the quarter ended March 31, 2018, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of approximately $3.8 million associated with our Detroit market radio broadcasting licenses.

Valuation of Goodwill

We did not identify any impairment indicators at any of our reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2019. During the quarter ended March 31, 2018, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of approximately $2.7 million to reduce the carrying value of our Charlotte goodwill balance. We did not identify any impairment indicators at any of our other reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

Goodwill Valuation Results

The table below presents the changes in the Company’s goodwill carrying values for its four reportable segments.

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	Radio Broadcasting Segment			Reach Media Segment			Digital Segment			Cable Television Segment		Total
	(In thousands)
Gross goodwill	$	155,000		$	30,468		$	27,567		$	165,044	$	378,079
Additions		—			—			—			—		—
Impairments		—			—			—			—		—
Accumulated impairment losses		(101,848	)		(16,114	)		(14,545	)		—		(132,507	)
Net goodwill at March 31, 2019	$	53,152		$	14,354		$	13,022		$	165,044	$	245,572

4. LONG-TERM DEBT:

Long-term debt consists of the following:

	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
2018 Credit Facility	$	181,438	$	192,000
MGM National Harbor Loan		50,549		50,066
2017 Credit Facility		323,102		323,926
9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2020		—		2,037
7.375% Senior Secured Notes due April 2022		350,000		350,000
Asset-backed credit facility		3,000		—
Comcast Note due April 2019		—		11,872
Total debt		908,089		929,901
Less: current portion of long-term debt		20,626		38,706
Less: original issue discount and issuance costs		16,517		17,438
Long-term debt, net	$	870,946	$	873,757

2018 Credit Facility

On December 4, 2018, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a credit agreement ("2018 Credit Facility"), among the Company, the lenders party thereto from time to time, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as administrative agent, and TCG Senior Funding L.L.C, as sole lead arranger and sole bookrunner. The 2018 Credit Facility provided $192.0 million in term loan borrowings, which was funded on December 20, 2018. The net proceeds of term loan borrowings under the 2018 Credit Facility were used to refinance, repurchase, redeem or otherwise repay the Company's outstanding 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020.

Borrowings under the 2018 Credit Facility are subject to customary conditions precedent, as well as a requirement under the 2018 Credit Facility that (i) the Company's total gross leverage ratio on a pro forma basis be not greater than 8:00 to 1:00 (this total gross leverage ratio test steps down as described below), (ii) neither of the administrative agents under the Company's existing credit facilities nor the trustee under the Company's existing senior secured notes due 2022 have objected to the terms of the new credit documents and (iii) certification by the Company that the terms and conditions of the 2018 Credit Facility satisfy the requirements of the definition of "Permitted Refinancing" (as defined in the agreements governing the Company's existing credit facilities) and neither of the administrative agents under the Company's existing credit facilities notifies the Company within five (5) business days prior to funding the borrowings under the 2018 Credit Facility that it disagrees with such determination (including a reasonable description of the basis upon which it disagrees).

The 2018 Credit Facility matures on December 31, 2022 (the "Maturity Date"). Interest rates on borrowings under the 2018 Credit Facility will be either (i) from the Funding Date to the Maturity Date, 12.875% per annum, (ii) 11.875% per annum, once 50% of the term loan borrowings have been repaid or (iii) 10.875% per annum, once 75% of the term loan borrowings have been repaid. Interest payments begin on the last day of the 3-month period commencing on the Funding Date.

The Company's obligations under the 2018 Credit Facility are not secured. The 2018 Credit Facility is guaranteed on an unsecured basis by each entity that guarantees the Company's outstanding $350.0 million 2017 Credit Facility (as defined below). 

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The term loans may be voluntarily prepaid prior to February 15, 2020 subject to payment of a prepayment premium. The Company will be required to repay principal to the extent then outstanding on each quarterly interest payment date, commencing on the last business day in March 2019, equal to one quarter of 7.5% of the aggregate initial principal amount of all term loans incurred on the Funding Date to December 2019, commencing on the last business day in March 2020, one quarter of 10.0% of the aggregate initial principal amount of all term loans incurred on the Funding Date to December 2021, and, commencing on the last business day in March 2021, one quarter of 12.5% of the aggregate initial principal amount of all term loans incurred on the Funding Date to December 2022. The Company will also be required to use 75% of excess cash flow (as defined in the 2018 Credit Facility, which exclude any distributions to the Company or its restricted subsidiaries in respect of its interests in the MGM National Harbor) to repay outstanding term loans at par, paid semiannually and to use 100% of all distributions to the Company or its restricted subsidiaries received in respect of its interest in the MGM National Harbor to repay outstanding terms loans at par. During the three months March 31, 2019, the Company repaid approximately $10.6 million under the 2018 Credit Facility.

The 2018 Credit Facility contains customary representations and warranties and events of default, affirmative and negative covenants (in each case, subject to materiality exceptions and qualifications). The 2018 Credit Facility also contains certain financial covenants, including a maintenance covenant requiring the Company's total gross leverage ratio to be not greater than 8.0 to 1.00 in 2019, 7.5 to 1.00 in 2020, 7.25 to 1.00 in 2021 and 6.75 to 1.00 in 2022. As of March 31, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the 2018 Credit Facility.

As of March 31, 2019, the Company had outstanding approximately $181.4 million on its 2018 Credit Facility. The original issue discount in the amount of approximately $3.8 million and associated debt issuance costs in the amount of $875,000 is being reflected as an adjustment to the carrying amount of the debt obligation and amortized to interest expense over the term of the credit facility using the effective interest rate method. The amortization of deferred financing costs was charged to interest expense for all periods presented. The amount of deferred financing costs included in interest expense for all instruments, for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, was $943,000 and $715,000, respectively.

MGM National Harbor Loan

Concurrently, on December 4, 2018, Urban One Entertainment SPV, LLC ("UONESPV") and its immediate parent, Radio One Entertainment Holdings, LLC ("ROEH"), each of which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a credit agreement, providing $50.0 million in term loan borrowings (the "MGM National Harbor Loan") which was funded on December 20, 2018.

The MGM National Harbor Loan matures on December 31, 2022 and bears interest at 7.0% per annum in cash plus 4.0% per annum paid-in kind. The loan has limited ability to be prepaid in the first two years. The loan is secured on a first priority basis by the assets of UONESPV and ROEH, including all of UONESPV's shares held by ROEH, all of UONESPV's interests in MGM National Harbor, its rights under the joint venture operating agreement governing the MGM National Harbor and UONESPV's obligation to exercise its put right under the joint venture operating agreement in the event of a UONESPV payment default or bankruptcy event, in each case, subject to applicable Maryland gaming laws and approvals. Exercise by UONESPV of its put right under the joint venture operating agreement is subject to required lender consent unless the proceeds are used to retire the MGM National Harbor Loan and any remaining excess is used to repay borrowings, if any, under the 2018 Credit Facility. The MGM National Harbor Loan also contains customary representations and warranties and events of default, affirmative and negative covenants (in each case, subject to materiality exceptions and qualifications).

As of March 31, 2019, the Company had outstanding approximately $50.5 million on its MGM National Harbor Loan. The original issue discount in the amount of approximately $1.0 million and associated debt issuance costs in the amount of approximately $1.7 million is being reflected as an adjustment to the carrying amount of the debt obligation and amortized to interest expense over the term of the obligation using the effective interest rate method. The amortization of deferred financing costs was charged to interest expense for all periods presented.

2017 Credit Facilities

On April 18, 2017, the Company closed on a senior secured credit facility (the “2017 Credit Facility”). The 2017 Credit Facility is governed by a credit agreement by and among the Company, the lenders party thereto from time to time and Guggenheim Securities Credit Partners, LLC, as administrative agent, The Bank of New York Mellon, as collateral agent, and Guggenheim Securities, LLC as sole lead arranger and sole book running manager. The 2017 Credit Facility provides for $350 million in term loan borrowings, all of which was advanced and outstanding on the date of the closing of the transaction.

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The 2017 Credit Facility matures on the earlier of (i) April 18, 2023, or (ii) in the event such debt is not repaid or refinanced, 91 days prior to the maturity of either of the Company’s 2022 Notes or the Company’s 2020 Notes. At the Company’s election, the interest rate on borrowings under the 2017 Credit Facility are based on either (i) the then applicable base rate (as defined in the 2017 Credit Facility) as, for any day, a rate per annum (rounded upward, if necessary, to the next 1/100th of 1%) equal to the greater of (a) the prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal, (b) 1/2 of 1% in excess rate of the overnight Federal Funds Rate at any given time, (c) the one-month LIBOR rate commencing on such day plus 1.00%) and (d) 2%, or (ii) the then applicable LIBOR rate (as defined in the 2017 Credit Facility). The average interest rate was approximately 6.51% for 2019 and was 5.71% for 2018.

The 2017 Credit Facility is (i) guaranteed by each entity that guarantees the Company’s 2022 Notes on a pari passu basis with the guarantees of the Notes and (ii) secured on a pari passu basis with the Company’s 2022 Notes. The Company’s obligations under the 2017 Credit Facility are secured, subject to permitted liens and except for certain excluded assets (i) on a first priority basis by certain notes priority collateral, and (ii) on a second priority basis by collateral for the Company’s asset-backed line of credit.

In addition to any mandatory or optional prepayments, the Company is required to pay interest on the term loans (i) quarterly in arrears for the base rate loans, and (ii) on the last day of each interest period for LIBOR loans. Certain voluntary prepayments of the term loans during the first six months will require an additional prepayment premium. Beginning with the interest payment date occurring in June 2017 and ending in March 2023, the Company will be required to repay principal, to the extent then outstanding, equal to 1∕4 of 1% of the aggregate initial principal amount of all term loans incurred on the effective date of the 2017 Credit Facility. On December 19, 2018, upon drawing under the 2018 Credit Facility and MGM National Harbor Loan, the Company voluntarily prepaid approximately $20.0 million in principal on the 2017 Credit Facility. During the three months March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company repaid $824,000 and $875,000, respectively, under the 2017 Credit Facility.

The 2017 Credit Facility contains customary representations and warranties and events of default, affirmative and negative covenants (in each case, subject to materiality exceptions and qualifications) which may be more restrictive than those governing the Notes. The 2017 Credit Facility also contains certain financial covenants, including a maintenance covenant requiring the Company’s interest expense coverage ratio (defined as the ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense) to be greater than or equal to 1.25 to 1.00 and its total senior secured leverage ratio (defined as the ratio of consolidated net senior secured indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA) to be less than or equal to 5.85 to 1.00. 

The net proceeds from the 2017 Credit Facility were used to prepay in full the Company’s previous senior secured credit facility and the agreement governing such credit facility.

The 2017 Credit Facility contains affirmative and negative covenants that the Company is required to comply with, including:

(a) maintaining an interest coverage ratio of no less than:

§ 1.25 to 1.00 on June 30, 2017 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.

(b) maintaining a senior leverage ratio of no greater than:

§ 5.85 to 1.00 on June 30, 2017 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.

(c) limitations on:

§	liens;
§	sale of assets;
§	payment of dividends; and
§	mergers.

As of March 31, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the 2017 Credit Facility.

As of March 31, 2019, the Company had outstanding approximately $323.1 million on its 2017 Credit Facility. The original issue discount is being reflected as an adjustment to the carrying amount of the debt obligations and amortized to interest expense over the term of the credit facility using the effective interest rate method. The amortization of deferred financing costs was charged to interest expense for all periods presented.

2022 Notes

On April 17, 2015, the Company closed a private offering of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.375% senior secured notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”). The 2022 Notes were offered at an original issue price of 100.0% plus accrued interest from April 17, 2015, and will mature on April 15, 2022. Interest on the 2022 Notes accrues at the rate of 7.375% per annum and is payable semiannually in arrears on April 15 and October 15, which commenced on October 15, 2015. The 2022 Notes are guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior secured basis by the Company’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries, including TV One.   

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In connection with the closing of the 2022 Notes, the Company and the guarantor parties thereto entered into a Fourth Supplemental Indenture to the indenture governing the 2020 Notes (as defined below). Pursuant to this Fourth Supplemental Indenture, TV One, which previously did not guarantee the 2020 Notes, became a guarantor under the 2020 Notes indentures. In addition, the transactions caused a “Triggering Event” (as defined in the 2020 Notes Indenture) and, as a result, the 2020 Notes became an unsecured obligation of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors and rank equal in right of payment with the Company’s other senior indebtedness.

The Company used the net proceeds from the 2022 Notes, to refinance a previous credit agreement, refinance certain TV One indebtedness, and finance the buyout of membership interests of Comcast in TV One and pay the related accrued interest, premiums, fees and expenses associated therewith.

The 2022 Notes are the Company’s senior secured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ existing and future senior indebtedness, including obligations under the 2017 Credit Facility and the Company’s 2020 Notes (defined below).  The 2022 Notes and related guarantees are equally and ratably secured by the same collateral securing the 2017 Credit Facility and any other parity lien debt issued after the issue date of the 2022 Notes, including any additional notes issued under the Indenture, but are effectively subordinated to the Company’s and the guarantors’ secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness that does not also secure the 2022 Notes. Collateral includes substantially all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ current and future property and assets for accounts receivable, cash, deposit accounts, other bank accounts, securities accounts, inventory and related assets including the capital stock of each subsidiary guarantor. Finally, the Company also has the Comcast Note (defined below) which is a general but senior unsecured obligation of the Company.

On February 24, 2015, the Company entered into a letter of credit reimbursement and security agreement. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had letters of credit totaling $788,000 under the agreement for certain operating leases and certain insurance policies. Letters of credit issued under the agreement are required to be collateralized with cash.

Senior Subordinated Notes

On February 10, 2014, the Company closed a private placement offering of $335.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9.25% senior subordinated notes due 2020 (the “2020 Notes”). The 2020 Notes were offered at an original issue price of 100.0% plus accrued interest from February 10, 2014. The 2020 Notes mature on February 15, 2020. Interest accrues at the rate of 9.25% per annum and is payable semiannually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 in the initial amount of approximately $15.5 million, which commenced on August 15, 2014. The 2020 Notes are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries and any other subsidiaries that guarantee the existing senior credit facility or any of the Company’s other syndicated bank indebtedness or capital markets securities. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering to repurchase or otherwise redeem all of the amounts then outstanding under its previous notes and to pay the related accrued interest, premiums, fees and expenses associated therewith. During the quarter ended December 31, 2018, in conjunction with entering into the 2018 Credit Facility and MGM National Harbor Loan, the Company repurchased approximately $243.0 million of its 2020 Notes at an average price of approximately 100.88% of par. During the quarter ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded a loss on retirement of debt of approximately $2.8 million. This amount includes a write-off of previously capitalized debt financing costs and original issue discount associated with the 2020 Notes in the amount of $649,000 and also includes approximately $2.1 million associated with the premium paid to the bondholders. During the quarter ended September 30, 2018, the Company repurchased approximately $5.0 million of its 2020 Notes at an average price of approximately 97.25% of par. The Company recorded a net gain on retirement of debt of $120,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. During the quarter ended June 30, 2018, the Company repurchased approximately $14.0 million of its 2020 Notes at an average price of approximately 95.125% of par. The Company recorded a net gain on retirement of debt of $626,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2018. During the quarter ended March 31, 2018, the Company repurchased approximately $11 million of its 2020 Notes at an average price of approximately 97.375% of par. The Company recorded a net gain on retirement of debt of $239,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had approximately $0 and $2.0 million, respectively, of our 2020 Notes outstanding.

On January 17, 2019, the Company announced that it had given the required notice under the indenture governing its 2020 Notes to redeem for cash all outstanding aggregate principal amount of its Notes to the extent outstanding on February 15, 2019 (the "Redemption Date").  The redemption price for the Notes will be 100.0% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the Redemption Date. On February 15, 2019, the remaining 2020 Notes were redeemed in full.

The indenture that governs the 2020 Notes contains covenants that restrict, among other things, the ability of the Company to incur additional debt, purchase common stock, make capital expenditures, make investments or other restricted payments, swap or sell assets, engage in transactions with related parties, secure non-senior debt with assets, or merge, consolidate or sell all or substantially all of its assets.

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Comcast Note

The Company also had outstanding a senior unsecured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $11.9 million due to Comcast (“Comcast Note”). The Comcast Note bears interest at 10.47%, is payable quarterly in arrears, and the entire principal amount is due on April 17, 2019. The Company is contractually required to retire the Comcast Note in February 2019 upon redemption of the remaining 2020 Notes. On February 15, 2019, upon redemption of the remaining 2020 Notes, the Comcast Note was paid in full and retired.

Asset-Backed Credit Facility

On April 21, 2016, the Company entered into a senior credit agreement governing an asset-backed credit facility (the “ABL Facility”) among the Company, the lenders party thereto from time to time and Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”). The ABL Facility provides for $25 million in revolving loan borrowings in order to provide for the working capital needs and general corporate requirements of the Company. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had approximately $3.0 million in borrowings outstanding on its ABL Facility and as of December 31, 2018, the Company did not have any borrowings outstanding on its ABL Facility.

At the Company’s election, the interest rate on borrowings under the ABL Facility are based on either (i) the then applicable margin relative to Base Rate Loans (as defined in the ABL Facility) or (ii) the then applicable margin relative to LIBOR Loans (as defined in the ABL Facility) corresponding to the average availability of the Company for the most recently completed fiscal quarter.

Advances under the ABL Facility are limited to (a) eighty-five percent (85%) of the amount of Eligible Accounts (as defined in the ABL Facility), less the amount, if any, of the Dilution Reserve (as defined in the ABL Facility), minus (b) the sum of (i) the Bank Product Reserve (as defined in the ABL Facility), plus (ii) the aggregate amount of all other reserves, if any, established by Administrative Agent.

All obligations under the ABL Facility are secured by first priority lien on all (i) deposit accounts (related to accounts receivable), (ii) accounts receivable, (iii) all other property which constitutes ABL Priority Collateral (as defined in the ABL Facility).  The obligations are also secured by all material subsidiaries of the Company.

The ABL Facility matures on the earlier to occur of: (a) the date that is five (5) years from the effective date of the ABL Facility and (b) the date that is thirty (30) days prior to the earlier to occur of (i) the "Term Loan Maturity Date" of the Company’s existing term loan, and (ii) the "Stated Maturity" of the Company’s existing notes.  As of the effective date of the ABL Facility, the "Term Loan Maturity Date" is December 31, 2018, and the "Stated Maturity" is April 15, 2022. The current ABL Facility maturity date is April 21, 2021.

Finally, the ABL Facility is subject to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement (as defined in the ABL Facility) by and among the Administrative Agent, the administrative agent for the secured parties under the Company’s term loan and the trustee and collateral trustee under the senior secured notes indenture.

The Company conducts a portion of its business through its subsidiaries. Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Company’s 2022 Notes, the Company’s obligations under the 2017 Credit Facility, and the obligations under the 2018 Credit Facility. The Company’s interest in the MGM National Harbor Casino fully guarantees the MGM National Harbor Loan. 

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Future Minimum Principal Payments

Future scheduled minimum principal payments of debt as of March 31, 2019, are as follows: 

	2018  Credit Facility		MGM National Harbor Loan		Asset-backed Credit Facility		2017  Credit  Facility		7.38% Senior Secured Notes  due April 2022		Total
	(In thousands)
April - December 2019	$	10,800		—		—	$	2,473	$	—	$	13,273
2020		20,929		—		—		3,297		—		24,226
2021		19,200		—		3,000		3,297		—		25,497
2022		130,509		50,549		—		3,297		350,000		534,355
2023		—		—		—		310,738		—		310,738
2024 and thereafter		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total Debt	$	181,438	$	50,549		3,000	$	323,102	$	350,000	$	908,089

5. INCOME TAXES:

The Company uses the estimated annual effective tax rate method under ASC 740-270, “Interim Reporting” to calculate the provision for income taxes. The Company recorded a provision for income taxes of approximately $2.2 million on pre-tax loss from continuing operations of approximately $4.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, which results in a tax rate of approximately (52.4)%. This tax rate is based on an estimated annual effective rate of 29.4%. The Company recorded discrete tax provision expense of approximately $3.5 million primarily due to an adjustment of the state net operating losses estimated at December 31, 2018, for which the Company expects to recognize in future periods.

In accordance with ASC 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes”, the Company continues to evaluate the realizability of its net deferred tax assets by assessing the likely future tax consequences of events that have been realized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns, tax planning strategies, and future profitability. As of March 31, 2019, the Company believes it is more likely than not that these deferred tax assets will be realized. 

The Company is subject to the continuous examination of our income tax returns by the IRS and other domestic tax authorities. We believe that an adequate provision has been made for any adjustments that may result from tax examinations. The Company does not currently anticipate that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change within the next twelve months.

6. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

Stock Repurchase Program

From time to time, the Company’s Board of Directors has authorized repurchases of shares of the Company’s Class A and Class D common stock. On May 5, 2018, the Company authorized repurchases of up to $5.0 million through December 31, 2018. In addition, on December 20, 2018, the Company authorized repurchases up to $1.0 million through December 31, 2019. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had $54,000 remaining under its most recent and open authorization with respect to its Class A and Class D common stock. Under open authorizations, repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Shares are retired when repurchased. The timing and extent of any repurchases will depend upon prevailing market conditions, the trading price of the Company’s Class A and/or Class D common stock and other factors, and subject to restrictions under applicable law. When in effect, the Company executes upon stock repurchase programs in a manner consistent with market conditions and the interests of the stockholders, including maximizing stockholder value. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company repurchased 22,380 shares of Class A common stock in the amount of $50,000 at an average price of $2.24 per share and repurchased 369,000 shares of Class D common stock in the amount of $755,000 at an average price of $2.05 per share.  During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company did not repurchase any Class A common stock and repurchased 1,000,455 shares of Class D common stock in the amount of approximately $1.9 million at an average price of $1.93 per share.

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In addition, the Company has limited but ongoing authority to purchase shares of Class D common stock (in one or more transactions at any time there remain outstanding grants) under the Company’s 2009 Stock Plan (as defined below) to satisfy any employee or other recipient tax obligations in connection with the exercise of an option or a share grant under the 2009 Stock Plan, to the extent that the Company has capacity under its financing agreements (i.e., its current credit facilities and indentures) (each a “Stock Vest Tax Repurchase”). During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company executed a Stock Vest Tax Repurchase of 852,000 shares of Class D Common Stock in the amount of approximately $1.6 million at an average price of $1.94 per share. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company executed a Stock Vest Tax Repurchase of 567,791 shares of Class D Common Stock in the amount of approximately $1.0 million at an average price of $1.80 per share.

Stock Option and Restricted Stock Grant Plan

Our stock option and restricted stock plan currently in effect was originally approved by the stockholders at the Company’s annual meeting on December 16, 2009 (“the 2009 Stock Plan”).  The Company had the authority to issue up to 8,250,000 shares of Class D Common Stock under the 2009 Stock Plan.  Since its original approval, from time to time, the Board of Directors adopted and, as required, our stockholders approved certain amendments to and restatement of the 2009 Stock Plan (the “Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Plan”). The amendments under the Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Plan primarily affected (i) the number of shares with respect to which options and restricted stock grants may be granted under the 2009 Stock Plan and (ii) the maximum number of shares that can be awarded to any individual in any one calendar year.  Most recently, on April 13, 2015, the Board of Directors adopted, and our stockholders approved on June 2, 2015, an amendment that replenished the authorized plan shares, increasing the number of shares of Class D common stock available for grant back up to 8,250,000 shares.  As of March 31, 2019, 2,085,957 shares of Class D common stock were available for grant under the Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Plan.

On August 7, 2017, the Compensation Committee awarded Catherine Hughes, Chairperson, 474,609 restricted shares of the Company’s Class D common stock, and stock options to purchase 210,937 shares of the Company’s Class D common stock. The grants were effective January 5, 2018, and vested on January 5, 2019.

On August 7, 2017, the Compensation Committee awarded Alfred Liggins, Chief Executive Officer and President, 791,015 restricted shares of the Company’s Class D common stock, and stock options to purchase 351,562 shares of the Company’s Class D common stock. The grants were effective January 5, 2018, and vested on January 5, 2019.

On August 7, 2017, the Compensation Committee awarded Peter Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, 270,833 restricted shares of the Company’s Class D common stock, and stock options to purchase 120,370 shares of the Company’s Class D common stock. The grants were effective January 5, 2018, and vested on January 5, 2019.

Also on August 7, 2017, the Compensation Committee awarded 575,262 shares of restricted stock and 470,000 stock options to certain employees pursuant to the Company’s long-term incentive plan. The grants were effective August 7, 2017. 470,000 shares of restricted stock and 470,000 stock options will vest in three installments, with the first installment of 33% vesting on January 5, 2018, and the second installment vesting on January 5, 2019, and the remaining installment vesting on January 5, 2020. 105,262 shares of restricted stock immediately vested on August 7, 2017.

Pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Plan, and subject to the Company’s insider trading policy, a portion of each recipient’s vested shares may be sold in the open market for tax purposes on or about the vesting dates. 

On October 2, 2017, Karen Wishart, our current Chief Administrative Officer, as part of her employment agreement, received an equity grant of 37,500 shares of the Company's Class D common stock as well as a grant of options to purchase 37,500 shares of the Company's Class D common stock.  The grants vest in equal increments on each of October 2, 2018, October 2, 2019 and October 2, 2020.

Stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, was $511,000 and approximately $1.4 million, respectively

The Company did not grant stock options during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and granted 732,869 stock options during the three months ended March 31, 2018.

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Transactions and other information relating to stock options for the three months ended March 31, 2019, are summarized below:

	Number of Options		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (In Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2018		3,569,000	$	2.12		7.19	$	130,000
Grants		—	$	—
Exercised		15,000	$	1.90
Forfeited/cancelled/expired/settled		5,000	$	1.90
Balance as of March 31, 2019		3,549,000	$	2.12		6.94	$	462,000
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2019		3,518,000	$	2.12		6.92	$	458,000
Unvested at March 31, 2019		187,000	$	1.90		8.42	$	19,000
Exercisable at March 31, 2019		3,362,000	$	2.13		6.85	$	443,000

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the difference between the Company’s stock closing price on the last day of trading during the three months ended March 31, 2019, and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of shares that would have been received by the holders of in-the-money options had all the option holders exercised their options on March 31, 2019. This amount changes based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock.

There were 15,000 options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2019. There were no options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2018. 839,530 options vested during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 831,937 options vested during the three months ended March 31, 2018.

As of March 31, 2019, $172,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 10 months. The weighted-average fair value per share of shares underlying stock options was $1.59 at March 31, 2019.

The Company granted 780,239 shares of restricted stock during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and granted 1,665,404 shares of restricted stock during the three months ended March 31, 2018.

Transactions and other information relating to restricted stock grants for the three months ended March 31, 2019, are summarized below: 

	Shares			Average Fair Value at Grant Date
Unvested at December 31, 2018		2,124,000		$	1.85
Grants		780,000		$	2.13
Vested		(2,453,000	)	$	1.91
Forfeited/cancelled/expired		(32,000	)	$	2.41
Unvested at March 31, 2019		419,000		$	2.01

Restricted stock grants were and are included in the Company’s outstanding share numbers on the effective date of grant. As of March 31, 2019, $535,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock grants is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average period of 9 months.

7. SEGMENT INFORMATION:

The Company has four reportable segments: (i) radio broadcasting; (ii) Reach Media; (iii) digital; and (iv) cable television. These segments operate in the United States and are consistently aligned with the Company’s management of its businesses and its financial reporting structure.

The radio broadcasting segment consists of all broadcast results of operations. The Reach Media segment consists of the results of operations for the Tom Joyner Morning Show and related activities and operations of other syndicated shows. The digital segment includes the results of our online business, including the operations of Interactive One, as well as the digital components of our other reportable segments. The cable television segment consists of the Company’s cable TV operation, including TV One’s and CLEO TV’s results of operations. Corporate/Eliminations represents financial activity associated with our corporate staff and offices and intercompany activity among the four segments.

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Operating loss or income represents total revenues less operating expenses, depreciation and amortization, and impairment of long-lived assets. Intercompany revenue earned and expenses charged between segments are recorded at estimated fair value and eliminated in consolidation.

The accounting policies described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1 – Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies are applied consistently across the segments.

Detailed segment data for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, is presented in the following tables:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019			2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Net Revenue:
Radio Broadcasting	$	36,749		$	39,513
Reach Media		6,973			6,520
Digital		7,437			8,146
Cable Television		47,823			46,186
Corporate/Eliminations*		(533	)		(744	)
Consolidated	$	98,449		$	99,621
Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets):
Radio Broadcasting	$	26,887		$	27,241
Reach Media		6,352			6,501
Digital		7,545			10,445
Cable Television		25,976			26,666
Corporate/Eliminations		7,298			6,609
Consolidated	$	74,058		$	77,462
Depreciation and Amortization:
Radio Broadcasting	$	869		$	870
Reach Media		59			63
Digital		461			476
Cable Television		6,575			6,557
Corporate/Eliminations		310			322
Consolidated	$	8,274		$	8,288
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:
Radio Broadcasting	$	—		$	6,556
Reach Media		—			—
Digital		—			—
Cable Television		—			—
Corporate/Eliminations		—			—
Consolidated	$	—		$	6,556
Operating income (loss):
Radio Broadcasting	$	8,993		$	4,846
Reach Media		562			(44	)
Digital		(569	)		(2,775	)
Cable Television		15,272			12,963
Corporate/Eliminations		(8,141	)		(7,675	)
Consolidated	$	16,117		$	7,315

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* Intercompany revenue included in net revenue above is as follows:

Radio Broadcasting $ (533 ) $ (744 )

Capital expenditures by segment are as follows:

Radio Broadcasting	$	221	$	417
Reach Media		19		34
Digital		318		380
Cable Television		96		42
Corporate/Eliminations		53		41
Consolidated	$	707	$	914

	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Total Assets:
Radio Broadcasting	$	742,201	$	717,400
Reach Media		37,149		34,388
Digital		27,182		24,389
Cable Television		413,189		402,511
Corporate/Eliminations		51,868		58,721
Consolidated	$	1,271,589	$	1,237,409

8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

Royalty Agreements

Musical works rights holders, generally songwriters and music publishers, have been traditionally represented by performing rights organizations, such as the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (“ASCAP”), Broadcast Music, Inc. (“BMI”) and SESAC, Inc. (“SESAC”).  The market for rights relating to musical works is changing rapidly. Songwriters and music publishers have withdrawn from the traditional performing rights organizations, particularly ASCAP and BMI, and new entities, such as Global Music Rights LLC (“GMR”), have been formed to represent rights holders. These organizations negotiate fees with copyright users, collect royalties and distribute them to the rights holders.  We have arrangements with ASCAP, SESAC and GMR, and are in negotiations with BMI for a new agreement. If we are unable to reach an agreement with BMI, a court will determine the royalty we will be required to pay BMI.  The changing market for musical works may have an adverse effect on us, including increasing our costs or limiting the musical works available to us.

Other Contingencies

The Company has been named as a defendant in several legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. It is management’s opinion, after consultation with its legal counsel, that the outcome of these claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

On February 24, 2015, the Company entered into a letter of credit reimbursement and security agreement. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had letters of credit totaling $788,000 under the agreement for certain operating leases and certain insurance policies. Letters of credit issued under the agreement are required to be collateralized with cash.

Noncontrolling Interest Shareholders’ Put Rights

Beginning on January 1, 2018, the noncontrolling interest shareholders of Reach Media have had an annual right to require Reach Media to purchase all or a portion of their shares at the then current fair market value for such shares (the “Put Right”).  This annual right is exercisable for a 30-day period beginning January 1 of each year. The purchase price for such shares may be paid in cash and/or registered Class D common stock of Urban One, at the discretion of Urban One. The noncontrolling interest shareholders of Reach Media did not exercise their Put Right for the 30-day period ending January 30, 2019. Management, at this time, cannot reasonably determine the period when and if, the put right will be exercised by the noncontrolling interest shareholders.

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9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:

Since April 1, 2019 and through May 3, 2019, the Company executed a Stock Vest Tax Repurchase of 6,368 shares of Class D common stock in the amount of $12,000 at an average price of $1.98 per share. In addition, since April 1, 2019 and through May 3, 2019, the Company repurchased 22,000 shares of Class D common stock in the amount of $44,000 at an average price of $2.01 per share.

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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following information should be read in conjunction with “Selected Financial Data” and the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere in this report and the audited financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Introduction

Revenue

Within our core radio business, we primarily derive revenue from the sale of advertising time and program sponsorships to local and national advertisers on our radio stations. Advertising revenue is affected primarily by the advertising rates our radio stations are able to charge, as well as the overall demand for radio advertising time in a market. These rates are largely based upon a radio station’s audience share in the demographic groups targeted by advertisers, the number of radio stations in the related market, and the supply of, and demand for, radio advertising time. Advertising rates are generally highest during morning and afternoon commuting hours.

Net revenue consists of gross revenue, net of local and national agency and outside sales representative commissions. Agency and outside sales representative commissions are calculated based on a stated percentage applied to gross billing.

The following chart shows the percentage of consolidated net revenue generated by each reporting segment.

	For The Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019			2018
Radio broadcasting segment		37.3	%		39.7	%
Reach Media segment		7.1	%		6.5	%
Digital segment		7.5	%		8.2	%
Cable television segment		48.6	%		46.4	%
Corporate/eliminations		(0.5	)%		(0.8	)%

The following chart shows the percentages generated from local and national advertising as a subset of net revenue from our core radio business.

	For The Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019			2018
Percentage of core radio business generated from local advertising		62.7	%		61.4	%
Percentage of core radio business generated from national advertising, including network advertising		35.5	%		36.5	%

National and local advertising also includes advertising revenue generated from our digital segment. The balance of net revenue from our radio segment was generated from tower rental income, ticket sales and revenue related to our sponsored events, management fees and other revenue.

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The following charts show our net revenue (and sources) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019		2018		$ Change			% Change
	(Unaudited) (In thousands)
Net Revenue:
Radio Advertising	$	42,439	$	44,622	$	(2,183	)		(4.9	)%
Political Advertising		123		200		(77	)		(38.5	)
Digital Advertising		7,437		8,146		(709	)		(8.7	)
Cable Television Advertising		20,193		18,936		1,257			6.6
Cable Television Affiliate Fees		27,475		27,250		225			0.8
Event Revenues & Other		782		467		315			67.5
Net Revenue (as reported)	$	98,449	$	99,621	$	(1,172	)		(1.2	)%

In the broadcasting industry, radio stations and television stations often utilize trade or barter agreements to reduce cash expenses by exchanging advertising time for goods or services. In order to maximize cash revenue for our spot inventory, we closely manage the use of trade and barter agreements.

Within our digital segment, including Interactive One which generates the majority of the Company’s digital revenue, revenue is principally derived from advertising services on non-radio station branded, but Company-owned websites. Advertising services include the sale of banner and sponsorship advertisements. Advertising revenue is recognized either as impressions (the number of times advertisements appear in viewed pages) are delivered, when “click through” purchases are made, or ratably over the contract period, where applicable. In addition, Interactive One derives revenue from its studio operations, in which it provides third-party clients with publishing services including digital platforms and related expertise.  In the case of the studio operations, revenue is recognized primarily through fixed contractual monthly fees and/or as a share of the third party’s reported revenue.

Our cable television segment generates the Company’s cable television revenue, and derives its revenue principally from advertising and affiliate revenue. Advertising revenue is derived from the sale of television air time to advertisers and is recognized when the advertisements are run. Our cable television segment also derives revenue from affiliate fees under the terms of various affiliation agreements based upon a per subscriber fee multiplied by most recent subscriber counts reported by the applicable affiliate.

Reach Media primarily derives its revenue from the sale of advertising in connection with its syndicated radio shows, including the Tom Joyner Morning Show and our other syndicated programming assets, including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Russ Parr Morning Show and the DL Hughley Show. Reach Media also operates www.BlackAmericaWeb.com, an African-American targeted news and entertainment website.  Additionally, Reach Media operates various other event-related activities.

Expenses

Our significant expenses are: (i) employee salaries and commissions; (ii) programming expenses; (iii) marketing and promotional expenses; (iv) rental of premises for office facilities and studios; (v) rental of transmission tower space; (vi) music license royalty fees; and (vii) content amortization. We strive to control these expenses by centralizing certain functions such as finance, accounting, legal, human resources and management information systems and, in certain markets, the programming management function. We also use our multiple stations, market presence and purchasing power to negotiate favorable rates with certain vendors and national representative selling agencies. In addition to salaries and commissions, major expenses for our internet business include membership traffic acquisition costs, software product design, post-application software development and maintenance, database and server support costs, the help desk function, data center expenses connected with internet service provider (“ISP”) hosting services and other internet content delivery expenses. Major expenses for our cable television business include content acquisition and amortization, sales and marketing.

We generally incur marketing and promotional expenses to increase and maintain our audiences. However, because Nielsen reports ratings either monthly or quarterly, depending on the particular market, any changed ratings and the effect on advertising revenue tends to lag behind both the reporting of the ratings and the incurrence of advertising and promotional expenditures.

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Measurement of Performance

We monitor and evaluate the growth and operational performance of our business using net income and the following key metrics:

(a)  Net revenue:  The performance of an individual radio station or group of radio stations in a particular market is customarily measured by its ability to generate net revenue. Net revenue consists of gross revenue, net of local and national agency and outside sales representative commissions consistent with industry practice. Net revenue is recognized in the period in which advertisements are broadcast. Net revenue also includes advertising aired in exchange for goods and services, which is recorded at fair value, revenue from sponsored events and other revenue. Net revenue is recognized for our online business as impressions are delivered, as “click throughs” are made or ratably over contract periods, where applicable. Net revenue is recognized for our cable television business as advertisements are run, and during the term of the affiliation agreements at levels appropriate for the most recent subscriber counts reported by the affiliate, net of launch support.

(b)  Broadcast and digital operating income:  Net income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, income taxes, interest expense, interest income, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries, other (income) expense, corporate selling, general and administrative expenses, stock-based compensation, impairment of long-lived assets, (gain) loss on retirement of debt and gain on sale-leaseback, is commonly referred to in the radio broadcasting industry as “station operating income.” However, given the diverse nature of our business, station operating income is not truly reflective of our multi-media operation and, therefore, we now use the term broadcast and digital operating income. Broadcast and digital operating income is not a measure of financial performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Nevertheless, broadcast and digital operating income is a significant measure used by our management to evaluate the operating performance of our core operating segments. Broadcast and digital operating income provides helpful information about our results of operations, apart from expenses associated with our fixed and long-lived intangible assets, income taxes, investments, impairment charges, debt financings and retirements, corporate overhead and stock-based compensation. Our measure of broadcast and digital operating income is similar to industry use of station operating income; however, it reflects our more diverse business and therefore is not completely analogous to “station operating income” or other similarly titled measures as used by other companies. Broadcast and digital operating income does not represent operating loss or cash flow from operating activities, as those terms are defined under GAAP, and should not be considered as an alternative to those measurements as an indicator of our performance.

(c)  Broadcast and digital operating income margin:  Broadcast and digital operating income margin represents broadcast and digital operating income as a percentage of net revenue. Broadcast and digital operating income margin is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Nevertheless, we believe that broadcast and digital operating income margin is a useful measure of our performance because it provides helpful information about our profitability as a percentage of our net revenue. Broadcast and digital operating margin includes results from all four segments (radio broadcasting, Reach Media, digital and cable television).

(d) Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA consists of net (loss) income plus (1) depreciation and amortization, income taxes, interest expense, noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries, impairment of long-lived assets, stock-based compensation, (gain) loss on retirement of debt, gain on sale-leaseback, employment agreement, incentive plan award expenses and other compensation, contingent consideration from acquisition, severance-related costs, cost method investment income, less (2) other income and interest income. Net income before interest income, interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization is commonly referred to in our business as “EBITDA.” Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA are not measures of financial performance under GAAP. We believe Adjusted EBITDA is often a useful measure of a company’s operating performance and is a significant measure used by our management to evaluate the operating performance of our business because Adjusted EBITDA excludes charges for depreciation, amortization and interest expense that have resulted from our acquisitions and debt financing, our taxes, impairment charges, and gain on retirements of debt. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information about the operating performance of our business, apart from the expenses associated with our fixed assets and long-lived intangible assets, capital structure or the results of our affiliated company. Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used as one of the measures for comparing businesses in the broadcasting industry, although our measure of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, including, but not limited to the fact that our definition includes the results of all four of our operating segments (radio broadcasting, Reach Media, digital and cable television). Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA do not purport to represent operating income or cash flow from operating activities, as those terms are defined under GAAP, and should not be considered as alternatives to those measurements as an indicator of our performance.

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Summary of Performance

The tables below provide a summary of our performance based on the metrics described above: 

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019			2018
	(In thousands, except margin data)
Net revenue	$	98,449		$	99,621
Broadcast and digital operating income		34,491			32,497
Broadcast and digital operating income margin		35.0	%		32.6	%
Consolidated net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(6,663	)	$	(22,555	)

The reconciliation of net loss to broadcast and digital operating income is as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019			2018
	(In thousands)
Consolidated net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(6,663	)	$	(22,555	)
Add back non-broadcast and digital operating income items included in consolidated net loss:
Interest income		(23	)		(144	)
Interest expense		22,151			19,281
Provision for income taxes		2,248			12,840
Corporate selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation		9,589			8,962
Stock-based compensation		511			1,376
Gain on retirement of debt		—			(239	)
Other income, net		(1,721	)		(1,901	)
Depreciation and amortization		8,274			8,288
Noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries		125			33
Impairment of long-lived assets		—			6,556
Broadcast and digital operating income	$	34,491		$	32,497

The reconciliation of net loss to adjusted EBITDA is as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019			2018
	(In thousands)
Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation:
Consolidated net loss attributable to common stockholders, as reported	$	(6,663	)	$	(22,555	)
Add back non-broadcast and digital operating income items included in consolidated net loss:
Interest income		(23	)		(144	)
Interest expense		22,151			19,281
Provision for income taxes		2,248			12,840
Depreciation and amortization		8,274			8,288
EBITDA	$	25,987		$	17,710
Stock-based compensation		511			1,376
Gain on retirement of debt		—			(239	)
Other income, net		(1,721	)		(1,901	)
Noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries		125			33
Impairment of long-lived assets		—			6,556
Employment Agreement Award, incentive plan award expenses and other compensation		1,909			1,588
Contingent consideration from acquisition		77			1,530
Severance-related costs		420			198
Cost method investment income		1,729			1,638
Adjusted EBITDA	$	29,037		$	28,489

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URBAN ONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table summarizes our historical consolidated results of operations:

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 (In thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019			2018			Increase/(Decrease)
	(Unaudited)
Statements of Operations:
Net revenue	$	98,449		$	99,621		$	(1,172	)	(1.2	)%
Operating expenses:
Programming and technical, excluding stock-based compensation		30,930			32,147			(1,217	)	(3.8	)
Selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation		33,028			34,977			(1,949	)	(5.6	)
Corporate selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation		9,589			8,962			627		7.0
Stock-based compensation		511			1,376			(865	)	(62.9	)
Depreciation and amortization		8,274			8,288			(14	)	(0.2	)
Impairment of long-lived assets		—			6,556			(6,556	)	(100.0	)
Total operating expenses		82,332			92,306			(9,974	)	(10.8	)
Operating income		16,117			7,315			8,802		120.3
Interest income		23			144			(121	)	(84.0	)
Interest expense		22,151			19,281			2,870		14.9
Gain on retirement of debt		—			(239	)		(239	)	(100.0	)
Other income, net		(1,721	)		(1,901	)		180		9.5
Loss before provision for income taxes and noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries		(4,290	)		(9,682	)		(5,392	)	(55.7	)
Provision for income taxes		2,248			12,840			(10,592	)	(82.5	)
Consolidated net loss		(6,538	)		(22,522	)		(15,984	)	(71.0	)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		125			33			92		278.8
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(6,663	)	$	(22,555	)	$	(15,892	)	(70.5	)%

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Net revenue

Three Months Ended March 31,				Increase/(Decrease)
2019		2018
$	98,449	$	99,621	$	(1,172	)	(1.2	)%

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we recognized approximately $98.4 million in net revenue compared to approximately $99.6 million during the same period in 2018. These amounts are net of agency and outside sales representative commissions. Net revenues from our radio broadcasting segment decreased 7.0% compared to the same period in 2018. Based on reports prepared by the independent accounting firm Miller, Kaplan, Arase & Co., LLP (“Miller Kaplan”), the markets we operate in (excluding Richmond and Raleigh, both of which no longer participate in Miller Kaplan) increased 0.3% in total revenues. We experienced net revenue declines most significantly in our Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and Richmond markets, with our Atlanta and Washington DC markets experiencing growth for the quarter. We recognized approximately $47.8 million of revenue from our cable television segment during the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to approximately $46.2 million for the same period in 2018, with an increase primarily in advertising sales. Net revenue from our Reach Media segment increased 6.9% for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, compared to the same period in 2018 due to better inventory utilization. Finally, net revenues for our digital segment decreased 8.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to a decrease in direct revenues and timing of events.

Operating Expenses

Programming and technical, excluding stock-based compensation

Three Months Ended March 31,				Increase/(Decrease)
2019		2018
$	30,930	$	32,147	$	(1,217	)	(3.8	)%

Programming and technical expenses include expenses associated with on-air talent and the management and maintenance of the systems, tower facilities, and studios used in the creation, distribution and broadcast of programming content on our radio stations. Programming and technical expenses for the radio segment also include expenses associated with our programming research activities and music royalties. For our digital segment, programming and technical expenses include software product design, post-application software development and maintenance, database and server support costs, the help desk function, data center expenses connected with ISP hosting services and other internet content delivery expenses. For our cable television segment, programming and technical expenses include expenses associated with technical, programming, production, and content management. The decrease in programming and technical expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to the same period in 2018 is primarily to lower expenses in our Reach Media, cable television and digital segments, which was partially offset by an increase in expenses at our radio broadcasting segment.

Selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation

Three Months Ended March 31,				Increase/(Decrease)
2019		2018
$	33,028	$	34,977	$	(1,949	)	(5.6	)%

Selling, general and administrative expenses include expenses associated with our sales departments, offices and facilities and personnel (outside of our corporate headquarters), marketing and promotional expenses, special events and sponsorships and back office expenses. Expenses to secure ratings data for our radio stations and visitors’ data for our websites are also included in selling, general and administrative expenses. In addition, selling, general and administrative expenses for the radio broadcasting segment and digital segment include expenses related to the advertising traffic (scheduling and insertion) functions. Selling, general and administrative expenses also include membership traffic acquisition costs for our online business. The decrease in expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to the same period in 2018 is primarily from our digital segment due to variable compensation from a previous acquisition.

Corporate selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation

Three Months Ended March 31,				Increase/(Decrease)
2019		2018
$	9,589	$	8,962	$	627	7.0	%

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Corporate expenses consist of expenses associated with our corporate headquarters and facilities, including personnel as well as other corporate overhead functions. The increase in expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to the same period in 2018 is primarily due to an increase in compensation expense for the Chief Executive Officer in connection with the valuation of the Employment Agreement Award element in his employment agreement.

Stock-based compensation

Three Months Ended March 31,				Increase/(Decrease)
2019		2018
$	511	$	1,376	$	(865	)	(62.9	)%

The decrease in stock-based compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to the same period in 2018, is primarily due to grants and vesting of stock awards for certain executive officers and other management personnel.

Depreciation and amortization

Three Months Ended March 31,				Increase/(Decrease)
2019		2018
$	8,274	$	8,288	$	(14	)	(0.2	)%

The decrease in depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019, was due to the mix of assets approaching or near the end of their useful lives.

Impairment of long-lived assets

Three Months Ended March 31,				Increase/(Decrease)
2019		2018
$	—	$	6,556	$	(6,556	)	(100.0	)%

The impairment of long-lived assets for the three months ended March 31, 2018, was related to a non-cash impairment charge of approximately $2.7 million recorded to reduce the carrying value of our Charlotte goodwill balance and a charge of approximately $3.8 million associated with our Detroit market radio broadcasting licenses.

Interest expense

Three Months Ended March 31,				Increase/(Decrease)
2019		2018
$	22,151	$	19,281	$	2,870	14.9	%

Interest expense increased to approximately $22.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to approximately $19.3 million for the same period in 2018, due to higher interest rates on lower overall debt balances outstanding as well as the adoption of ASC 842. During the quarter ended March 31, 2019, upon adoption of ASC 842, the Company recorded interest expense of approximately $1.3 million on its operating leases. On December 20, 2018, the Company closed on a new $192.0 million unsecured credit facility (the “2018 Credit Facility”) and a new $50.0 million loan secured by its interest in the MGM National Harbor Casino (the “MGM National Harbor Loan”). During the quarter ended December 31, 2018, in conjunction with entering into the 2018 Credit Facility and MGM National Harbor Loan, the Company repurchased approximately $243.0 million of its 2020 Notes at an average price of approximately 100.88% of par. 

Gain on retirement of debt

Three Months Ended March 31,					Increase/(Decrease)
2019		2018
$	—	$	(239	)	$	(239	)	(100.0	)%

 There was a gain on retirement of debt of $239,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2018, due to the redemption of approximately $11 million of our 2020 Notes at a discount.

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Other income, net

Three Months Ended March 31,						Increase/(Decrease)
2019			2018
$	(1,721	)	$	(1,901	)	$	(180	)	(9.5	)%

Other income, net, was approximately $1.7 million and $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. We recognized other income in the amount of approximately $1.7 million and $1.6 million, for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, related to our MGM investment. In addition, we recognized $202,000 in other income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 related to the deferred gain on sale lease-back transaction. Upon adoption of ASC 842 on January 1, 2019, the unamortized portion of this deferred gain, net of tax, was recognized as a cumulative adjustment to equity and will no longer be recognized ratably into income.

Provision for income taxes

Three Months Ended March 31,				Increase/(Decrease)
2019		2018
$	2,248	$	12,840	$	(10,592	)	(82.5	)%

The Company is using the estimated annual effective tax rate method under ASC 740-270, “Interim Reporting” to calculate the provision for income taxes. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the provision for income taxes decreased to approximately $2.2 million compared to a provision for income taxes of approximately $12.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The decrease in the provision for income taxes was primarily due to discrete tax provision adjustments to state net operating losses estimated at December 31, 2018, for which the Company expects to recognize in future periods. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the income tax provision consisted of deferred tax expense of approximately $2.2 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the income tax provision consisted of deferred tax expense of approximately $12.8 million and current provision benefit of $17,000. The tax provision resulted in an effective tax rate of (52.4)% and (132.6)% for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Noncontrolling interests in (loss) income of subsidiaries

Three Months Ended March 31,				Increase/(Decrease)
2019		2018
$	125	$	33	$	92	278.8	%

The increase in noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries was due primarily to higher net income recognized by Reach Media during the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2018.

Other Data

Broadcast and digital operating income

Broadcast and digital operating income increased to approximately $34.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to approximately $32.5 million for the comparable period in 2018, an increase of approximately $2.0 or 6.1%. The increase was primarily due to higher broadcast and digital operating income at our cable television, digital and Reach Media segments, which was partially offset by lower broadcast and digital operating income at our radio broadcasting segment. Our radio broadcasting segment generated approximately $10.0 million of broadcast and digital operating income during the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to approximately $12.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2018, a decrease of approximately $2.5 million, primarily due to lower net revenues. Reach Media generated approximately $1.4 million of broadcast and digital operating income during the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to $794,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2018. The increase in Reach Media’s broadcast and digital operating income is primarily due to increased net revenues. Our digital segment generated $91,000 of broadcast and digital operating loss during the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to broadcast and digital operating loss of approximately $2.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2018. The decrease in the digital segment’s broadcast and digital operating loss is primarily from lower variable compensation associated with an acquisition. Finally, TV One generated approximately $23.3 million of broadcast and digital operating income during the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to approximately $21.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2018, with the increase primarily due to higher advertising sales.

Broadcast and digital operating income margin

Broadcast and digital operating income margin increased to 35.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2019, from 32.6% for the comparable period in 2018. The margin increase was primarily attributable to higher broadcast and digital operating income as noted above. 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our primary source of liquidity is cash provided by operations and, to the extent necessary, borrowings available under our senior credit facility and other debt or equity financing.

See Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements – Long-Term Debt for further information on liquidity and capital resources.

As of March 31, 2019, ratios calculated in accordance with the 2017 Credit Facility were as follows:  

	As of March 31, 2019			Covenant Limit			Excess Coverage
Interest Coverage
Covenant EBITDA / Interest Expense		1.96	x		1.25	x		0.71	x
Senior Secured Leverage
Senior Secured Debt / Covenant EBITDA		4.80	x		5.85	x		1.05	x

Covenant EBITDA – Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) adjusted for certain other adjustments, as defined in the 2017 Credit Facility

As of March 31, 2019, ratios calculated in accordance with the 2018 Credit Facility were as follows:

	As of March 31, 2019		Covenant Limit			Excess Coverage
Total Gross Leverage
Consolidated Indebtedness / Covenant EBITDA	6.13	x		8.00	x		1.87	x

Covenant EBITDA – Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) adjusted for certain other adjustments, as defined in the 2018 Credit Facility

The following table summarizes the interest rates in effect with respect to our debt as of March 31, 2019:

Type of Debt	Amount Outstanding		Applicable Interest Rate
	(In millions)
2017 Credit Facility, net of original issue discount and issuance costs (at variable rates)(1)	$	316.7		6.50	%
7.375% Senior Secured Notes, net of original issue discount and issuance costs (fixed rate)		346.9		7.375	%
2018 Credit Facility, net of original issue discount and issuance costs (fixed rate)		177.0		12.875	%
MGM National Harbor Loan, net of original issue discount and issuance costs (fixed rate, including PIK)		48.0		11.0	%
Asset-backed credit facility (variable rate)(1)		3.0		6.0	%

(1) Subject to variable LIBOR or Prime plus a spread that is incorporated into the applicable interest rate set forth above.

The following table provides a comparison of our statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively:

	2019			2018
	(In thousands)
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	$	16,255		$	22,004
Net cash flows used in investing activities	$	(707	)	$	(914	)
Net cash flows used in financing activities	$	(24,993	)	$	(14,809	)

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Net cash flows provided by operating activities were approximately $16.3 million and $22.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Net cash flow from operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2019, decreased from the prior year primarily due to timing of collections of accounts receivable, payments of accrued compensation and higher payments for content assets. Cash flows from operations, cash and cash equivalents, and other sources of liquidity are expected to be available and sufficient to meet foreseeable cash requirements.

Net cash flows used in investing activities were $707,000 and $914,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Capital expenditures, including digital tower and transmitter upgrades and deposits for station equipment and purchases were $707,000 and $914,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Net cash flows used in financing activities were approximately $25.0 million and $14.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, we repaid approximately $25.3 million and $875,000 in outstanding debt, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company repurchased approximately $10.8 million of our 2020 Notes. Finally, we repurchased approximately $2.4 million and $3.0 million of our Class D Common Stock during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018, respectively.

Credit Rating Agencies

Our corporate credit ratings by Standard & Poor's Rating Services and Moody's Investors Service are speculative-grade and have been downgraded and upgraded at various times during the last several years. Any reductions in our credit ratings could increase our borrowing costs, reduce the availability of financing to us or increase our cost of doing business or otherwise negatively impact our business operations.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which require us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In Management’s Discussion and Analysis contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, we summarized the policies and estimates that we believe to be most critical in understanding the judgments involved in preparing our consolidated financial statements and the uncertainties that could affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. With the exception of the adoption of ASC 842 on January 1, 2019, there have been no material changes to our existing accounting policies or estimates since we filed our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Goodwill and Radio Broadcasting Licenses

Impairment Testing

We have made several acquisitions in the past for which a significant portion of the purchase price was allocated to radio broadcasting licenses and goodwill. Goodwill exists whenever the purchase price exceeds the fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible net assets acquired in business combinations. As of March 31, 2019, we had approximately $600.1 million in broadcast licenses and $245.6 million in goodwill, which totaled $845.7 million, and represented approximately 66.5% of our total assets. Therefore, we believe estimating the fair value of goodwill and radio broadcasting licenses is a critical accounting estimate because of the significance of their carrying values in relation to our total assets.

There was no impairment recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2019. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $2.7 million related to its Charlotte market goodwill and a charge of approximately $3.8 million associated with our Detroit market radio broadcasting licenses.

We test for impairment annually across all reporting units, or when events or changes in circumstances or other conditions suggest impairment may have occurred in any given reporting unit. Our annual impairment testing is performed as of October 1 of each year. Impairment exists when the carrying value of these assets exceeds its respective fair value. When the carrying value exceeds fair value, an impairment amount is charged to operations for the excess.

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Valuation of Broadcasting Licenses

We did not identify any impairment indicators for the three months ended March 31, 2019. During the quarter ended March 31, 2018, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of approximately $3.8 million associated with our Detroit market radio broadcasting licenses.

Valuation of Goodwill

We did not identify any impairment indicators at any of our reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2019. During the quarter ended March 31, 2018, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of approximately $2.7 million to reduce the carrying value of our Charlotte goodwill balance. We did not identify any impairment indicators at any of our other reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

 As part of our annual testing, when arriving at the estimated fair values for radio broadcasting licenses and goodwill, we also performed an analysis by comparing our overall average implied multiple based on our cash flow projections and fair values to recently completed sales transactions, and by comparing our fair value estimates to the market capitalization of the Company. The results of these comparisons confirmed that the fair value estimates resulting from our annual assessment for 2018 were reasonable.

Several of the licenses in our units of accounting have limited or no excess of fair values over their respective carrying values. Should our estimates, assumptions, or events or circumstances for any upcoming valuations worsen in the units with no or limited fair value cushion, additional license impairments may be needed in the future.

Realizability of Deferred Tax Assets

As of each reporting date, management considers new evidence, both positive and negative, that could affect its conclusions regarding the future realization of the Company’s deferred tax assets (“DTAs”). During the quarter ended March 31, 2019, management continues to weigh sufficient positive evidence to conclude that it is more likely than not the net DTAs are realizable. The assessment to determine the value of the DTAs to be realized under ASC 740 is highly judgmental and requires the consideration of all available positive and negative evidence in evaluating the likelihood of realizing the tax benefit of the DTAs in a future period. Circumstances may change over time such that previous negative evidence no longer exists, and new conditions should be evaluated as positive or negative evidence that could affect the realization of the DTAs. Since the evaluation requires consideration of events that may occur in some years in the future, significant judgment is required, and our conclusion could be materially different if certain expectations do not materialize.

In the assessment of all available evidence, an important piece of objective verifiable evidence is evaluating a cumulative pre-tax income or loss position over the most recent three year period. Historically, the Company has maintained a full valuation against the net DTAs, principally due to a cumulative pre-tax loss over the most recent three year period. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company achieved three years of cumulative pre-tax income, which removed the most heavily weighed piece of objective verifiable negative evidence from our evaluation of the realizability of deferred tax assets. The Company continues to maintain three years of rolling cumulative pre-tax income as of March 31, 2019.

Additionally, the Company is projecting forecasts of taxable income to utilize our federal and state NOLs as part of our evaluation of positive evidence. As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, IRC Section 163(j) limited the deduction of interest expense. In conjunction with evaluating and weighing our cumulative three year pre-tax income, we also evaluated the impact that interest expense has had on our cumulative three year pre-tax income. A material component of the Company’s expenses is interest, and has been the primary driver of historical pre-tax losses. Adjusting for the IRC Section 163(j) interest expense limitation on projected taxable income, we estimate utilization of federal and state net operating losses that are not subject to annual limitations as a result of the 2009 ownership shift as defined under IRC Section 382.

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Realization of the Company’s federal and state net operating losses is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income in future periods, and although the Company believes it is more likely than not future taxable income will be sufficient to utilize the net operating losses, realization is not assured and future events may cause a change to the judgment of the realizability of these deferred tax assets. If a future event causes the Company to re-evaluate and conclude that it is not more likely than not, that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets are realizable, the Company would be required to establish a valuation allowance against the assets at that time which would result in a charge to income tax expense and a decrease to net income in the period which the change of judgment is concluded.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

See Note 1 of our consolidated financial statements – Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for a summary of recent accounting pronouncements.

As of January 01, 2019, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842, Leases, using the modification retrospective transition method. Prior comparative periods will be not be restated under this new standard and therefore those amounts are not presented below. The Company adopted a package of practical expedients as allowed by the transition guidance which permits the Company to carry forward the historical assessment of whether contracts contain or are leases, classification of leases and the remaining lease terms. The Company has also made an accounting policy election to exclude leases with an initial term of twelve months or less from recognition on the consolidated balance sheet. Short-term leases will be expensed over the lease term. The Company also elected to separate the consideration in the lease contracts between the lease and non-lease components. All variable non-lease components are expensed as incurred.

ASC 842 results in significant changes to the balance sheets of lessees, most significantly by requiring the recognition of right of use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases. Upon adoption of ASC 842, deferred rent balances, which were historically presented separately, were combined and presented net within the ROU asset. The adoption of this standard resulted in the Company recording an increase in ROU assets of approximately $49.8 million and an increase in lease liabilities of approximately $54.1 million. Approximately $4.3 million in deferred rent was also reclassed from liabilities to offset the applicable ROU asset. The tax impact of ASC 842, which primarily consisted of deferred gains related to previous transactions that were historically accounted for as sale and operating leasebacks in accordance with ASC Topic 840 were recognized as part of the cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings, resulting in an increase to retained earnings, net of tax, of approximately $5.8 million.

Many of the Company's leases provide for renewal terms and escalation clauses, which are factored into calculating the lease liabilities when appropriate. The implicit rate within the Company's lease agreements is generally not determinable and as such the Company’s collateralized borrowing rate is used.

CAPITAL AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS:

Radio Broadcasting Licenses

Each of the Company’s radio stations operates pursuant to one or more licenses issued by the Federal Communications Commission that have a maximum term of eight years prior to renewal. The Company’s radio broadcasting licenses expire at various times beginning October 2019 through August 1, 2022. Although the Company may apply to renew its radio broadcasting licenses, third parties may challenge the Company’s renewal applications. The Company is not aware of any facts or circumstances that would prevent the Company from having its current licenses renewed.

Indebtedness

We have several debt instruments outstanding within our corporate structure. We incurred senior bank debt as part of our 2017 Credit Facility in the amount of $350.0 million that matures on the earlier of (i) April 18, 2023, or (ii) in the event such debt is not repaid or refinanced, 91 days prior to the maturity of either of the Company’s 2022 Notes. We also have approximately $350.0 million outstanding in our 2022 Notes. Finally, on December 20, 2018, the Company closed on a new $192.0 million unsecured credit facility (the “2018 Credit Facility”) and the Company also closed on a new $50.0 million loan secured by our interest in the MGM National Harbor Casino (the “MGM National Harbor Loan”). See “Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

Royalty Agreements

Musical works rights holders, generally songwriters and music publishers, have been traditionally represented by performing rights organizations, such as the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (“ASCAP”), Broadcast Music, Inc. (“BMI”) and SESAC, Inc. (“SESAC”).  The market for rights relating to musical works is changing rapidly. Songwriters and music publishers have withdrawn from the traditional performing rights organizations, particularly ASCAP and BMI, and new entities, such as Global Music Rights LLC (“GMR”), have been formed to represent rights holders. These organizations negotiate fees with copyright users, collect royalties and distribute them to the rights holders.  We have arrangements with ASCAP, SESAC and GMR, and are in negotiations with BMI for a new agreement. If we are unable to reach an agreement with BMI, a court will determine the royalty we will be required to pay BMI.  The changing market for musical works may have an adverse effect on us, including increasing our costs or limiting the musical works available to us.

Lease obligations

We have non-cancelable operating leases for office space, studio space, broadcast towers and transmitter facilities that expire over the next 12 years.

Operating Contracts and Agreements

We have other operating contracts and agreements including employment contracts, on-air talent contracts, severance obligations, retention bonuses, consulting agreements, equipment rental agreements, programming related agreements, and other general operating agreements that expire over the next seven years.

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Reach Media Noncontrolling Interest Shareholders’ Put Rights

Beginning on January 1, 2018, the noncontrolling interest shareholders of Reach Media have had an annual right to require Reach Media to purchase all or a portion of their shares at the then current fair market value for such shares (the “Put Right”).  This annual right is exercisable for a 30-day period beginning January 1 of each year. The purchase price for such shares may be paid in cash and/or registered Class D common stock of Urban One, at the discretion of Urban One. The noncontrolling interest shareholders of Reach Media did not exercise their Put Right for the 30-day period ending January 30, 2019. Management, at this time, cannot reasonably determine the period when and if, the put right will be exercised by the noncontrolling interest shareholders.

Contractual Obligations Schedule

The following table represents our scheduled contractual obligations as of March 31, 2019:

	Payments Due by Period
Contractual Obligations	Remainder of 2019		2020		2021		2022		2023		2024 and Beyond		Total
	(In thousands)
7.375% Senior Secured Notes(1)	$	19,359	$	25,813	$	25,813	$	357,529	$	—	$	—	$	428,514
2017 Credit facility(2)		18,768		24,762		24,857		24,633		316,363		—		409,383
2018 Credit facility(2)		28,289		40,529		38,023		148,318		—		—		255,159
Other operating contracts/agreements(3)		57,272		31,294		27,254		16,941		11,951		45,599		190,311
Operating lease obligations		8,734		11,030		9,620		8,626		7,824		16,030		61,864
MGM National Harbor Loan		4,204		5,866		6,104		65,026		—		—		81,200
Total	$	136,626	$	139,294	$	131,671	$	621,073	$	336,138	$	61,629	$	1,426,431

(1) Includes interest obligations based on effective interest rates on senior secured notes outstanding as of March 31, 2019.

(2) Includes interest obligations based on effective interest rate, and projected interest expense on credit facilities outstanding as of March 31, 2019.

(3) Includes employment contracts (including the Employment Agreement Award), severance obligations, on-air talent contracts, consulting agreements, equipment rental agreements, programming related agreements, and other general operating agreements. Also includes contracts that TV One has entered into to acquire entertainment programming rights and programs from distributors and producers.  These contracts relate to their content assets as well as prepaid programming related agreements.

Of the total amount of other operating contracts and agreements included in the table above, approximately $122.5 million has not been recorded on the balance sheet as of March 31, 2019, as it does not meet recognition criteria. Approximately $6.5 million relates to certain commitments for content agreements for our cable television segment, approximately $20.0 million relates to employment agreements, and the remainder relates to other agreements.

Other Contingencies

The Company has been named as a defendant in several legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. It is management’s opinion, after consultation with its legal counsel, that the outcome of these claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

On February 24, 2015, the Company entered into a letter of credit reimbursement and security agreement. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had letters of credit totaling $788,000 under the agreement for certain operating leases and certain insurance policies. Letters of credit issued under the agreement are required to be collateralized with cash.

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Item 3:  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk affecting Urban One, see Item 7A: “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.  Our exposure related to market risk has not changed materially since December 31, 2018.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

We have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in our periodic SEC reports. Disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, are controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide a reasonable level of assurance of reaching our desired disclosure controls objectives. Our management, including our CEO and CFO, has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in reaching that level of reasonable assurance.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

Legal Proceedings

Urban One is involved from time to time in various routine legal and administrative proceedings and threatened legal and administrative proceedings incidental to the ordinary course of our business. Urban One believes the resolution of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition or results of operations.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (the “2018 Annual Report”), which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our 2018 Annual Report, as updated by our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, are not the only risks facing our Company.  Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us, or that we currently deem to be immaterial, may also materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.  Other Information

None.

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Item 6.  Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101	Financial information from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, formatted in XBRL.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

URBAN ONE, INC.

/s/ PETER D. THOMPSON

Peter D. Thompson

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Accounting Officer)

May 10, 2019

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

I, Alfred C. Liggins, III, Chief Executive Officer and President of Urban One, Inc., certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Urban One, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s first quarter in the case of this report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

By:	/s/ Alfred C. Liggins, III
	Alfred C. Liggins, III
	President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 10, 2019

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

I, Peter D. Thompson, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer of Urban One, Inc., certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Urban One, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(i) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s first quarter in the case of this report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

	By:	/s/ Peter D. Thompson
		Peter D. Thompson
		Executive Vice President,
		Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer
Date: May 10, 2019

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of Urban One, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

(i) the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

	By:	/s/ Alfred C. Liggins, III
		Name: Alfred C. Liggins, III
		Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 10, 2019

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Urban One, Inc. and will be retained by Urban One, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned officer of Urban One, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby certifies, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

(i) The accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

	By:	/s/ Peter D. Thompson
		Name: Peter D. Thompson
		Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 10, 2019

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Urban One, Inc. and will be retained by Urban One, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	May 03, 2019
Document Information [Line Items]
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Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Registrant Name	URBAN ONE, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0001041657
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
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Trading Symbol	UONE
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Document Information [Line Items]
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Common Class B [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
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Common Class C [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
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Document Information [Line Items]
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
NET REVENUE	$ 98,449	$ 99,621
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Programming and technical, including stock-based compensation of $20 and $0, respectively	30,950	32,147
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation of $111 and $258, respectively	33,139	35,235
Corporate selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation of $380 and $1,118, respectively	9,969	10,080
Depreciation and amortization	8,274	8,288
Impairment of long-lived assets	0	6,556
Total operating expenses	82,332	92,306
Operating income	16,117	7,315
INTEREST INCOME	23	144
INTEREST EXPENSE	22,151	19,281
GAIN ON RETIREMENT OF DEBT	0	(239)
OTHER INCOME, net	(1,721)	(1,901)
Loss before provision for income taxes and noncontrolling interests in income of subsidiaries	(4,290)	(9,682)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	2,248	12,840
CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS	(6,538)	(22,522)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	125	33
CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$ (6,663)	$ (22,555)
BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$ (0.15)	$ (0.48)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic and diluted	45,001,767	46,757,386

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Parenthetical] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
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Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 20	$ 0
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	111	258
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Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 380	$ 1,118

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	$ (6,538)	$ (22,522)
LESS: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	125	33
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	$ (6,663)	$ (22,555)

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 5,809	$ 15,255
Restricted cash	636	635
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $8,592 and $8,249, respectively	101,099	110,354
Prepaid expenses	13,235	9,775
Current portion of content assets	37,857	33,951
Other current assets	4,696	3,229
Total current assets	163,332	173,199
CONTENT ASSETS, net	79,885	77,266
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net	25,589	26,088
GOODWILL	245,572	245,572
RIGHT OF USE ASSETS	47,910	0
RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES	600,134	600,134
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	63,107	70,091
OTHER ASSETS	46,060	45,059
Total assets	1,271,589	1,237,409
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	7,561	7,331
Accrued interest	13,082	6,887
Accrued compensation and related benefits	7,145	15,033
Current portion of content payables	21,505	18,870
Current portion of lease liabilities	7,682	0
Other current liabilities	32,012	24,451
Current portion of long-term debt	20,626	38,706
Total current liabilities	109,613	111,278
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion, original issue discount and issuance costs	870,946	873,757
CONTENT PAYABLES, net of current portion	19,218	18,381
LONG-TERM LEASE LIABILITIES	44,835	0
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	26,748	35,716
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES, net	12,331	9,345
Total liabilities	1,083,691	1,048,477
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	10,401	10,232
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Convertible preferred stock, $.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding at March 31, 2019 and 2018	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	978,286	978,628
Accumulated deficit	(800,835)	(799,975)
Total stockholders' equity	177,497	178,700
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders' equity	1,271,589	1,237,409
Common Class A [Member]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock value	2	2
Common Class B [Member]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock value	3	3
Common Class C [Member]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock value	3	3
Common Class D [Member]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock value	$ 38	$ 39

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Parenthetical] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable (in dollars)	$ 8,592	$ 8,249
Convertible Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Convertible Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Convertible Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common Class A [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	30,000,000	30,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	1,615,092	1,637,472
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,615,092	1,637,472
Common Class B [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	2,861,843	2,861,843
Common stock, shares outstanding	2,861,843	2,861,843
Common Class C [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	2,928,906	2,928,906
Common stock, shares outstanding	2,928,906	2,928,906
Common Class D [Member]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	38,420,499	38,845,917
Common stock, shares outstanding	38,420,499	38,845,917

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock Class A [Member]	Common Stock Class B [Member]	Common Stock Class C [Member]	Common Stock Class D [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Deficit [Member]
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 42,655	$ 0	$ 2	$ 3	$ 3	$ 41	$ 983,582	$ (940,976)
Consolidated net loss	(22,555)	0	0	0	0	0	0	(22,555)
Repurchase of common stock	(2,951)	0	0	0	0	(1)	(2,950)	0
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to estimated redemption value	(1,202)	0	0	0	0	0	(1,202)	0
Stock-based compensation expense	1,376	0	0	0	0	1	1,375	0
BALANCE at Mar. 31, 2018	17,323	0	2	3	3	41	980,805	(963,531)
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2018	178,700	0	2	3	3	39	978,628	(799,975)
Consolidated net loss	(6,663)	0	0	0	0	0	0	(6,663)
Repurchase of common stock	(2,448)	0	0	0	0	(1)	(2,447)	0
Exercise of options for 15,000 shares of common stock	29	0	0	0	0	0	29	0
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to estimated redemption value	(44)	0	0	0	0	0	(44)	0
Issuance of 755,239 shares of Class D common stock	1,609	0	0	0	0	0	1,609	0
Stock-based compensation expense	511	0	0	0	0	0	511	0
BALANCE at Mar. 31, 2019	177,497	0	2	3	3	38	978,286	(800,835)
Adoption of ASC 842	$ 5,803	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 5,803

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Parenthetical]	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019 shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period	15,000
Common Stock Class A [Member]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	22,380
Common Stock Class D [Member]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	1,220,657
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted	755,239

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Consolidated net loss	$ (6,538)	$ (22,522)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	8,274	8,288
Amortization of debt financing costs	943	715
Amortization of content assets	11,759	11,267
Amortization of launch assets	257	105
Deferred income taxes	2,986	12,857
Non-cash interest expense	483	0
Impairment of long-lived assets	0	6,556
Stock-based compensation	511	1,376
Gain on retirement of debt	0	(239)
Effect of change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired:
Trade accounts receivable	9,255	13,415
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(3,702)	(1,781)
Other assets	(1,001)	8
Accounts payable	230	(531)
Accrued interest	6,195	117
Accrued compensation and related benefits	(7,888)	108
Other liabilities	9,303	2,910
Payments for content assets	(14,812)	(10,645)
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	16,255	22,004
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment	(707)	(914)
Net cash flows used in investing activities	(707)	(914)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Distribution of contingent consideration	(279)	(195)
Repayment of Comcast Note	(11,872)	0
Proceeds of Asset-backed credit facility	3,000	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	29	0
Repayment of 2020 Notes	(2,037)	(10,788)
Repurchase of common stock	(2,448)	(2,951)
Net cash flows used in financing activities	(24,993)	(14,809)
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH	(9,445)	6,281
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of period	15,890	37,811
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of period	6,445	44,092
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for: Interest	13,200	18,447
Cash paid for: Income taxes, net of refunds	91	748
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Issuance of common stock	1,609	0
2018 Credit Facility [Member]
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayment of credit facility	(10,562)	0
2017 Credit Facility [Member]
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayment of credit facility	$ (824)	$ (875)

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]

1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

(a) Organization

Urban One, Inc. (a Delaware corporation referred to as “Urban One”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) is an urban-oriented, multi-media company that primarily targets African-American and urban consumers. Our core business is our radio broadcasting franchise which is the largest radio broadcasting operation that primarily targets African-American and urban listeners. As of March 31, 2019, we owned and/or operated 60 broadcast stations (including all HD stations, translator stations and the low power television station we operate) located in 15 of the most populous African-American markets in the United States. While a core source of our revenue has historically been and remains the sale of local and national advertising for broadcast on our radio stations, our strategy is to operate the premier multi-media entertainment and information content provider targeting African-American and urban consumers. Thus, we have diversified our revenue streams by making acquisitions and investments in other complementary media properties. Our diverse media and entertainment interests include TV One, LLC (“TV One”), an African-American targeted cable television network; our 80.0% ownership interest in Reach Media, Inc. (“Reach Media”) which operates the Tom Joyner Morning Show and our other syndicated programming assets, including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Russ Parr Morning Show and the DL Hughley Show; and Interactive One, LLC (“Interactive One”), our wholly owned digital platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment websites, including its Cassius, Bossip, HipHopWired and MadameNoire digital platforms and brands. We also have invested in a minority ownership interest in MGM National Harbor, a gaming resort located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Through our national multi-media operations, we provide advertisers with a unique and powerful delivery mechanism to the African-American and urban audiences.

On January 19, 2019, the Company launched CLEO TV, a lifestyle and entertainment network targeting Millennial and Gen X women of color. CLEO TV offers quality content that defies negative and cultural stereotypes of today’s modern women. The results of CLEO TV’s operations will be reflected in the Company’s cable television segment.

Our core radio broadcasting franchise operates under the brand “Radio One.”  We also operate our other brands, such as TV One, Reach Media and Interactive One, while developing additional branding reflective of our diverse media operations and targeting our African-American and urban audiences.

As part of our consolidated financial statements, consistent with our financial reporting structure and how the Company currently manages its businesses, we have provided selected financial information on the Company’s four reportable segments: (i) radio broadcasting; (ii) Reach Media; (iii) digital; and (iv) cable television. (See Note 7 – Segment Information.)

(b) Interim Financial Statements

The interim consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In management’s opinion, the interim financial data presented herein include all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.

Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(c) Financial Instruments

Financial instruments as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, consisted of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade accounts receivable, asset-backed credit facility, long-term debt and redeemable noncontrolling interests. The carrying amounts approximated fair value for each of these financial instruments as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, except for the Company’s long-term debt. The 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes, which were due in February 2020 (the “2020 Notes”) had a carrying value of approximately $2.0 million and fair value of approximately $2.0 million as of December 31, 2018. On January 17, 2019, the Company announced that it had given the required notice under the indenture governing its 2020 Notes to redeem for cash all outstanding aggregate principal amount of its Notes to the extent outstanding on February 15, 2019.  On February 15, 2019, the remaining 2020 Notes were redeemed. The fair values of the 2020 Notes, classified as Level 2 instruments, were determined based on the trading values of these instruments in an inactive market as of the reporting date. The 7.375% Senior Secured Notes that are due in March 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) had a carrying value of approximately $350.0 million and fair value of approximately $340.4 million as of March 31, 2019. The 2022 Notes had a carrying value of approximately $350.0 million and fair value of approximately $332.5 million as of December 31, 2018. The fair values of the 2022 Notes, classified as Level 2 instruments, were determined based on the trading values of these instruments in an inactive market as of the reporting date. On April 18, 2017, the Company closed on a $350.0 million senior secured credit facility (the “2017 Credit Facility”) which had a carrying value of approximately $323.1 million and fair value of approximately $307.6 million as of March 31, 2019, and had a carrying value of approximately $323.9 million and fair value of approximately $305.8 million as of December 31, 2018. The fair value of the 2017 Credit Facility, classified as a Level 2 instrument, was determined based on the trading values of this instrument in an inactive market as of the reporting date. On December 20, 2018, the Company closed on a new $192.0 million unsecured credit facility (the “2018 Credit Facility”) which had a carrying value of approximately $181.4 million and fair value of approximately $185.1 million as of March 31, 2019, and had a carrying value of approximately $192.0 million and fair value of approximately $195.9 million as of December 31, 2018. The fair value of the 2018 Credit Facility, classified as a Level 2 instrument, was determined based on the trading values of this instrument in an inactive market as of the reporting date. On December 20, 2018, the Company also closed on a new $50.0 million secured credit loan (the “MGM National Harbor Loan”) which had a carrying value of approximately $50.5 million and fair value of approximately $56.6 million as of March 31, 2019, and had a carrying value of approximately $50.1 million and fair value of approximately $56.1 million as of December 31, 2018. The fair value of the 2018 MGM National Harbor Loan, classified as a Level 2 instrument, was determined based on the trading values of this instrument in an inactive market as of the reporting date. The senior unsecured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $11.9 million (the “Comcast Note”) had a fair value and carrying value of approximately $11.9 million as of December 31, 2018. On February 15, 2019, the Comcast Note was paid in full and retired. The fair value of the Comcast Note, classified as a Level 3 instrument, was determined based on the fair value of a similar instrument as of the reporting date using updated interest rate information derived from changes in interest rates since inception to the reporting date. The Company’s asset-backed credit facility (the “ABL Facility”) had a carrying value of approximately $3.0 million and fair value of approximately $3.0 million as of March 31, 2019.  There was no balance outstanding on the ABL Facility as of December 31, 2018.

(d) Revenue Recognition

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” which requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company elected to use the modified retrospective method, but the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact to our financial statements. In general, our spot advertising (both radio and cable television) as well as our digital advertising continues to be recognized when aired and delivered. For our cable television affiliate revenue, the Company grants a license to the affiliate to access its television programming content through the license period, and the Company earns a usage based royalty when the usage occurs, consistent with our previous revenue recognition policy. Finally, for event advertising, the performance obligation is satisfied at a point in time when the activity associated with the event is completed.

Within our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments, the Company recognizes revenue for broadcast advertising at a point in time when a commercial spot runs. The revenue is reported net of agency and outside sales representative commissions. Agency and outside sales representative commissions are calculated based on a stated percentage applied to gross billing. Generally, clients remit the gross billing amount to the agency or outside sales representative, and the agency or outside sales representative remits the gross billing, less their commission, to the Company. For our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments, agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $4.8 million and $5.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Within our digital segment, including Interactive One, which generates the majority of the Company’s digital revenue, revenue is principally derived from advertising services on non-radio station branded but Company-owned websites. Advertising services include the sale of banner and sponsorship advertisements.  Advertising revenue is recognized at a point in time either as impressions (the number of times advertisements appear in viewed pages) are delivered, when “click through” purchases are made, or ratably over the contract period, where applicable. In addition, Interactive One derives revenue from its studio operations, in which it provides third-party clients with publishing services including digital platforms and related expertise.  In the case of the studio operations, revenue is recognized primarily through fixed contractual monthly fees and/or as a share of the third party’s reported revenue.

Our cable television segment derives advertising revenue from the sale of television air time to advertisers and recognizes revenue when the advertisements are run. Advertising revenue is recognized at a point in time when the individual spots run. To the extent there is a shortfall in contracts where the ratings were guaranteed, a portion of the revenue is deferred until the shortfall is settled, typically by providing additional advertising units generally within one year of the original airing. Our cable television segment also derives revenue from affiliate fees under the terms of various multi-year affiliation agreements based on a per subscriber fee multiplied by the most recent subscriber counts reported by the applicable affiliate. The Company recognizes the affiliate fee revenue at a point in time as its performance obligation to provide the programming is met. The Company has a right of payment each month as the programming services and related obligations have been satisfied. For our cable television segment, agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $3.7 million and $3.5 million the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Revenue by Contract Type

The following chart shows our net revenue (and sources) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019		2018
	(Unaudited) (In thousands)
Net Revenue:
Radio Advertising	$	42,439	$	44,622
Political Advertising		123		200
Digital Advertising		7,437		8,146
Cable Television Advertising		20,193		18,936
Cable Television Affiliate Fees		27,475		27,250
Event Revenues & Other		782		467
Net Revenue (as reported)	$	98,449	$	99,621

If economic conditions change, or other adverse factors outside our control arise, our operations could be negatively impacted.

Contract assets and liabilities

Contract assets (unbilled receivables) and contract liabilities (customer advances and unearned income and unearned event income) that are not separately stated in our consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2019, December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2018 were as follows:

	March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018		March 31, 2018
	(Unaudited)					(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Contract assets:
Unbilled receivables		$	6,529	$	3,425	$	6,284
Contract liabilities:
Customer advances and unearned income		$	3,836	$	3,766	$	4,516
Unearned event income			8,201		3,864		6,157

Unbilled receivables consists of earned revenue on behalf of customers that have not yet been billed. Customer advances and unearned income represents advance payments by customers for future services under contract that are generally incurred in the near term. Unearned event income represents payments by customers for upcoming events.

For customer advances and unearned income as of January 1, 2019, approximately $1.4 million was recognized as revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2019. For unearned event income, no revenue was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as the event takes place during the second quarter of 2019. For customer advances and unearned income as of January 1, 2018, approximately $1.5 million was recognized as revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2018. For unearned event income, no revenue was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2018, as the event takes place during the second quarter of 2018. 

Practical expedients and exemptions

We generally expense sales commissions when incurred because the amortization period would have been one year or less. These costs are recorded within selling, general and administrative expenses.

We do not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected length of one year or less or (ii) contracts for which we recognize revenue at the amount to which we have the right to invoice for services performed.

(e) Launch Support

The cable television segment has entered into certain affiliate agreements requiring various payments for launch support. Launch support assets are used to initiate carriage under affiliation agreements and are amortized over the term of the respective contracts. The Company did not pay any launch support for carriage initiation during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. The weighted-average amortization period for launch support is approximately 7.8 years as of March 31, 2019, and approximately 7.8 years as of December 31, 2018. The remaining weighted-average amortization period for launch support is 5.8 years and 6.1 years as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Amortization is recorded as a reduction to revenue to the extent that revenue is recognized from the vendor, and any excess amortization is recorded as launch support amortization expense. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, launch support asset amortization of $105,000 and $105,000, respectively, was recorded as a reduction of revenue, and $151,000 and $0, respectively, was recorded as an operating expense in selling, general and administrative expenses. Launch assets are included in other intangible assets on the consolidated balance sheets, except for the portion of the unamortized balance that is expected to be amortized within one year which is included in other current assets.

(f) Barter Transactions

For barter transactions, the Company provides broadcast advertising time in exchange for programming content and certain services. The Company includes the value of such exchanges in both broadcasting net revenue and operating expenses. The valuation of barter time is based upon the fair value of the network advertising time provided for the programming content and services received. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, barter transaction revenues were $566,000 and $749,000 respectively. Additionally, for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, barter transaction costs were reflected in programming and technical expenses of $416,000 and $708,000, respectively, and selling, general and administrative expenses of $150,000 and $41,000, respectively.

(g) Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock (Classes A, B, C and D) outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method.  The Company’s potentially dilutive securities include stock options and unvested restricted stock. Diluted earnings per share considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities except in periods in which there is a net loss, as the inclusion of the potentially dilutive common shares would have an anti-dilutive effect.

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 March 31,
	2019			2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In Thousands)
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(6,663	)	$	(22,555	)
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net loss per share – weighted-average outstanding shares		45,001,767			46,757,386
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock		—			—
Denominator for diluted net loss per share – weighted-average outstanding shares		45,001,767			46,757,386
Net loss attributable to common stockholders per share – basic and diluted	$	(0.15	)	$	(0.48	)

All stock options and restricted stock awards were excluded from the diluted calculation for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.  The following table summarizes the potential common shares excluded from the diluted calculation. 

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019		2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Stock options		3,549		5,537
Restricted stock awards		1,256		2,348

(h) Fair Value Measurements

We report our financial and non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis under the provisions of ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

The fair value framework requires the categorization of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows: 

Level 1: Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that can be accessed at the measurement date.

Level 2: Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1 (i.e., quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets).

Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.

A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value instrument.

As of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively, the fair values of our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized as follows:

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
As of March 31, 2019
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Contingent consideration (a)	$	2,628		—		—	$	2,628
Employment agreement award (b)		26,011		—		—		26,011
Total	$	28,639	$	—	$	—	$	28,639
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (c)	$	10,401	$	—	$	—	$	10,401
As of December 31, 2018
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Contingent consideration (a)	$	2,831		—		—	$	2,831
Employment agreement award (b)		25,660		—		—		25,660
Total	$	28,491	$	—	$	—	$	28,491
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (c)	$	10,232	$	—	$	—	$	10,232

(a)  This balance is measured based on the income approach to valuation in the form of a Monte Carlo simulation. The Monte Carlo simulation method is suited to instances such as this where there is non-diversifiable risk. It is also well-suited to multi-year, path dependent scenarios. Significant inputs to the Monte Carlo method include forecasted net revenues, discount rate and expected volatility. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating the contingent consideration.

(b)  Each quarter, pursuant to an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is eligible to receive an award (the “Employment Agreement Award”) amount equal to approximately 4% 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 (based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One as determined by a discounted cash flow analysis), and an assessment of the probability that the Employment Agreement will be renewed and contain this provision. The Company’s obligation to pay the award was triggered after the Company recovered 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 aggregate investment 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 using a discounted cash flow analysis. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value. In September 2014, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved terms for a new employment agreement with the CEO, including a renewal of the Employment Agreement Award upon similar terms as in the prior Employment Agreement. Prior to the quarter ended September 30, 2018, there were probability factors included in the calculation of the award related to the likelihood that the award will be realized. During the quarter ended September 30, 2018, management changed the methodology used in calculating the fair value of the Company's Employment Agreement Award liability to simplify the calculation. As part of the simplified calculation, the Company eliminated certain adjustments made to its aggregate investment in TV One, including the treatment of historical dividends paid and potential distribution of assets upon liquidation. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the simplified method which eliminates certain assumptions that were historically used in the determination of the fair value of this liability. 

(c)  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.

There were no transfers in or out of Level 1, 2, or 3 during the three months ended March 31, 2019. The following table presents the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended March 31, 2019:

	Contingent Consideration			Employment Agreement Award			Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	2,831		$	25,660		$	10,232
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			125
Distribution		(279	)		(1,558	)		—
Change in fair value		76			1,909			44
Balance at March 31, 2019	$	2,628		$	26,011		$	10,401
The amount of total (losses)/income for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses/income relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	$	(76	)	$	(1,909	)	$	—

Losses and income included in earnings were recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as corporate selling, general and administrative expenses for the employment agreement award for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. Losses included in earnings were recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as selling, general and administrative expenses for contingent consideration for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. 

		Significant	As of March 31, 2019			As of December 31, 2018
Level 3 liabilities	Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Significant Unobservable Input Value
Contingent consideration	Monte Carlo Simulation	Expected volatility		31.8	%		34.6	%
Contingent consideration	Monte Carlo Simulation	Discount Rate		15.5	%		15.0	%
Employment agreement award	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate		11.0	%		11.0	%
Employment agreement award	Discounted Cash Flow	Long-term Growth Rate		2.5	%		2.5	%
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate		10.5	%		10.5	%
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Long-term Growth Rate		1.0	%		1.0	%

Any significant increases or decreases in discount rate or long-term growth rate inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurements.

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis using Level 3 inputs as defined in ASC 820.  These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances.  Included in this category are goodwill, radio broadcasting licenses and other intangible assets, net, that are written down to fair value when they are determined to be impaired, as well as content assets that are periodically written down to net realizable value. The Company concluded these assets were not impaired during the three months ended March 31, 2019. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $2.7 million related to its Charlotte market goodwill and a charge of approximately $3.8 million associated with our Detroit market radio broadcasting licenses. 

(i) Leases

As of January 01, 2019, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842, Leases, using the modification retrospective transition method. Prior comparative periods will be not be restated under this new standard and therefore those amounts are not presented below. The Company adopted a package of practical expedients as allowed by the transition guidance which permits the Company to carry forward the historical assessment of whether contracts contain or are leases, classification of leases and the remaining lease terms. The Company has also made an accounting policy election to exclude leases with an initial term of twelve months or less from recognition on the consolidated balance sheet. Short-term leases will be expensed over the lease term. The Company also elected to separate the consideration in the lease contracts between the lease and non-lease components. All variable non-lease components are expensed as incurred.

ASC 842 results in significant changes to the balance sheets of lessees, most significantly by requiring the recognition of right of use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases. Upon adoption of ASC 842, deferred rent balances, which were historically presented separately, were combined and presented net within the ROU asset. The adoption of this standard resulted in the Company recording an increase in ROU assets of approximately $49.8 million and an increase in lease liabilities of approximately $54.1 million. Approximately $4.3 million in deferred rent was also reclassed from liabilities to offset the applicable ROU asset. The tax impact of ASC 842, which primarily consisted of deferred gains related to previous transactions that were historically accounted for as sale and operating leasebacks in accordance with ASC Topic 840 were recognized as part of the cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings, resulting in an increase to retained earnings, net of tax, of approximately $5.8 million.

Many of the Company's leases provide for renewal terms and escalation clauses, which are factored into calculating the lease liabilities when appropriate. The implicit rate within the Company's lease agreements is generally not determinable and as such the Company’s collateralized borrowing rate is used.

The following table sets forth the components of lease expense and the weighted average remaining lease term and the weighted average discount rate for the Company’s leases as of March 31, 2019, dollars in thousands:

Operating Lease Cost (Cost resulting from lease payments)	$	3,057
Variable Lease Cost (Cost excluded from lease payments)		103
Total Lease Cost	$	3,160
Operating Lease - Operating Cash Flows (Fixed Payments)	$	3,268
Operating Lease - Operating Cash Flows (Liability Reduction)	$	1,897
Weighted Average Lease Term - Operating Leases		6.28 years
Weighted Average Discount Rate - Operating Leases		11.00	%

As of March 31, 2019, maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:

For the Year Ended December 31,	(Dollars in thousands)
For the remaining nine months ending December 31, 2019	$	9,790
2020		12,448
2021		11,619
2022		10,941
2023		9,722
Thereafter		18,472
Total future lease payments		72,992
Imputed interest		(20,475	)
Total	$	52,517

(j) Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (“ASU 2016-13”). ASU 2016-13 is intended to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. This standard will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company has not yet completed its assessment of the impact of the new standard on its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (A Consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force)” (“ASU 2016-15”). ASU 2016-15 is intended to reduce differences in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. This standard will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted the new standard during the first quarter of 2018 and its adoption did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. 

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment” (“ASU 2017-04”). ASU 2017-04 is intended to simplify the accounting for goodwill impairment. The guidance removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. This standard will be effective for interim and annual goodwill impairment tests beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company adopted the new standard during the first quarter of 2018 and its adoption did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

(k) Redeemable noncontrolling interest

Redeemable noncontrolling interests are interests in subsidiaries that are redeemable outside of the Company’s control either for cash or other assets. These interests are classified as mezzanine equity and measured at the greater of estimated redemption value at the end of each reporting period or the historical cost basis of the noncontrolling interests adjusted for cumulative earnings allocations.  The resulting increases or decreases in the estimated redemption amount are affected by corresponding charges against retained earnings, or in the absence of retained earnings, additional paid-in-capital.

(l) Investments – Cost Method

On April 10, 2015, the Company made a $5 million investment in MGM’s world-class casino property, MGM National Harbor, located in Prince George’s County, Maryland, which has a predominately African-American demographic profile. On November 30, 2016, the Company contributed an additional $35 million to complete its investment. This investment further diversified our platform in the entertainment industry while still focusing on our core demographic. We accounted for this investment on a cost basis. Our MGM National Harbor investment entitles us to an annual cash distribution based on net gaming revenue. Our MGM investment is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets and its income in the amount of approximately $1.7 million and $1.6 million, for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, is recorded in other income on the consolidated statements of operations. The cost method investment is subject to a periodic impairment review in the normal course. The Company reviewed the investment and concluded that no impairment to the carrying value was required. As of December 4, 2018, the Company’s interest in the MGM National Harbor Casino secures the MGM National Harbor Loan.

(m) Content Assets

Our cable television segment has entered into contracts to acquire entertainment programming rights and programs from distributors and producers. The license periods granted in these contracts generally run from one year to ten years. Contract payments are made in installments over terms that are generally shorter than the contract period. Each contract is recorded as an asset and a liability at an amount equal to its gross contractual commitment when the license period begins and the program is available for its first airing. Acquired content is generally amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the license which reflects the estimated usage. For certain content for which the pattern of usage is accelerated, amortization is based upon the actual usage. Amortization of content assets is recorded in the consolidated statement of operations as programming and technical expenses.

The Company also has programming for which the Company has engaged third parties to develop and produce, and it owns most or all rights (commissioned programming). In accordance with ASC 926, content amortization expense for each period is recognized based on the revenue forecast model, which approximates the proportion that estimated advertising and affiliate revenues for the current period represent in relation to the estimated remaining total lifetime revenues as of the beginning of the current period.  Management regularly reviews, and revises when necessary, its total revenue estimates, which may result in a change in the rate of amortization and/or a write-down of the asset to fair value. 

Acquired program rights are recorded at the lower of unamortized cost or estimated net realizable value. Estimated net realizable values are based on the estimated revenues associated with the program materials and related expenses. The Company did not record any additional amortization expense as a result of evaluating its contracts for recoverability for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. All produced and licensed content is classified as a long-term asset, except for the portion of the unamortized content balance that is expected to be amortized within one year which is classified as a current asset. 

Tax incentives that state and local governments offer that are directly measured based on production activities are recorded as reductions in production costs.

(n) Derivatives

The Company recognizes all derivatives at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets as either an asset or liability. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation.

The Company accounts for the Employment Agreement Award as a derivative instrument in accordance with ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging.” The Company estimated the fair value of the award at March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, to be approximately $26.0 million and $25.7 million, respectively, and accordingly adjusted its liability to this amount. The long-term portion is recorded in other long-term liabilities and the current portion is recorded in other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The expense associated with the Employment Agreement Award was recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as corporate selling, general and administrative expenses and was approximately $1.9 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

The Company’s obligation to pay the Employment Agreement Award was triggered after the Company recovered 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 aggregate investment 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. In September 2014, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved terms for a new employment agreement with the CEO, including a renewal of the Employment Agreement Award upon similar terms as in the prior employment agreement. Prior to the quarter ended September 30, 2018, there were probability factors included in the calculation of the award related to the likelihood that the award will be realized. During the quarter ended September 30, 2018, management changed the methodology used in calculating the fair value of the Company's Employment Agreement Award liability to simplify the calculation. As part of the simplified calculation, the Company eliminated certain adjustments made to its aggregate investment in TV One, including the treatment of historical dividends paid and potential distribution of assets upon liquidation. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the simplified method which eliminates certain assumptions that were historically used in the determination of the fair value of this liability.

(o) Related Party Transactions

Reach Media operates the Tom Joyner Foundation’s Fantastic Voyage® (the “Fantastic Voyage®”), a fund raising event, on behalf of the Tom Joyner Foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”), a 501(c)(3) entity. The agreements under which the Fantastic Voyage® operates provide that Reach Media provide all necessary operations of the cruise and that Reach Media will be reimbursed its expenditures and receive a fee plus a performance bonus for the cruise. Distributions from operating income or operating revenues, depending upon the year, are in the following order until the funds are depleted: up to $250,000 to the Foundation, reimbursement of Reach’s expenditures, up to $1.0 million fee to Reach, a performance bonus of up to 50% of remaining operating income to Reach, with the balance remaining with the Foundation. For years 2020 through 2022, $250,000 to the Foundation is guaranteed. Reach Media’s earnings for the Fantastic Voyage® may not exceed $1.7 million in 2018 and 2019, nor $1.75 million in 2020 and thereafter. The Foundation’s remittances to Reach Media under the agreements are limited to its Fantastic Voyage®-related cash revenues. Reach Media bears the risk should the Fantastic Voyage® sustain a loss and bears all credit risk associated with the related customer cabin sales. The agreement between Reach and the Foundation automatically renews annually unless termination is mutually agreed or unless a party’s financial requirements are not met, in which case that party not in breach of their obligations has the right, but not the obligation, to terminate unilaterally. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Foundation owed Reach Media approximately $2.1 million and $208,000, respectively, under the agreements for the operations on the cruises.

Reach Media provides office facilities (including office space, telecommunications facilities, and office equipment) to the Foundation, and to Tom Joyner, LTD. (“Limited”), Tom Joyner’s production company. Such services are provided to the Foundation and to Limited on a pass-through basis at cost. Additionally, from time to time, the Foundation and Limited reimburse Reach Media for expenditures paid on their behalf at Reach Media-related events. Under these arrangements, as of March 31, 2019, the Foundation and Limited owed $34,000 and $3,000 to Reach Media, respectively. As of December 31, 2018, the Foundation and Limited owed $34,000 and $2,000 to Reach Media, respectively.

Karen Wishart is employed as an Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer of the Company and as a Vice President of each of the Company's subsidiaries. Ms. Wishart owns a controlling interest in a temporary staffing and recruiting services firm. During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company paid the staffing and recruiting services firm $0 and $22,000, respectively. Subsequent to Ms. Wishart’s hiring on October 2, 2017, on a limited basis, the staffing firm can continue to provide new staffing and/or recruiting services to the Company. However, the staffing firm will only be reimbursed for direct expenses actually incurred.

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ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]

2. ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS:

On October 20, 2011, we entered into a time brokerage agreement (“TBA”) with WGPR, Inc. (“WGPR”). Pursuant to the TBA, beginning October 24, 2011, we began to broadcast programs produced, owned or acquired by the Company on WGPR’s Detroit radio station, WGPR-FM. We pay a monthly fee as well as certain operating costs of WGPR-FM, and in exchange we retain all revenues from the sale of the advertising within the programming we provide. The original term of the TBA was through December 31, 2014; however, in September 2014, we entered into an amendment to the TBA to extend the term of the TBA through December 31, 2019. Under the terms of the TBA, WGPR has also granted us certain rights of first negotiation and first refusal with respect to the sale of WGPR-FM by WGPR and with respect to any potential time brokerage agreement for WGPR-FM covering any time period subsequent to the term of the TBA.

On January 30, 2017, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement to sell certain land, towers and equipment to a third party for $25 million. On May 2, 2017, the Company closed on its previously announced sale, and is leasing certain assets back from the buyer as a part of its normal operations. The Company received proceeds of approximately $25.0 million, resulting in an overall net gain on sale of approximately $22.5 million, of which approximately $14.4 million was recognized immediately during the second quarter of 2017, and approximately $8.1 million which was deferred and  was recognized into income ratably over the lease term of ten years. Upon adoption of ASC 842 on January 1, 2019, the unamortized portion of this deferred gain, net of tax, was recognized as a cumulative adjustment to equity.

On August 8, 2018, the Company closed on its previously announced sale of the assets of one of its Detroit, Michigan radio stations, WPZR-FM (102.7 FM), to Educational Media Foundation, of California, for total consideration of approximately $12.7 million, of which approximately $12.2 million was received in cash. As part of the deal, the Company received 3 FM translators that service the Detroit metropolitan area. These signals were combined with the existing FM translator to multicast the Detroit Praise Network. The Company recognized an immaterial loss on the sale of the station during the year ended December 31, 2018.

On August 9, 2018, the Company closed on its previously announced acquisition of the assets of the radio station The Team 980 (WTEM 980 AM) from Red Zebra Broadcasting. Upon closing, the Company also entered into an agreement with the Washington Redskins to ensure that all Redskins games, as well as pregame and postgame programming, will remain on The Team 980.  The Company’s purchase accounting to reflect the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed consisted of approximately $2.0 million to radio broadcasting licenses, $1.1 million to land and land improvements, $512,000 to towers, $91,000 to goodwill, $206,000 to advertiser agreements, and $254,000 to other property and equipment assets.

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GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

3. GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES:

Impairment Testing

In accordance with ASC 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other,” we do not amortize our indefinite-lived radio broadcasting licenses and goodwill. Instead, we perform a test for impairment annually across all reporting units, or on an interim basis when events or changes in circumstances or other conditions suggest impairment may have occurred in any given reporting unit. Other intangible assets continue to be amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives. We perform our annual impairment test as of October 1 of each year. We evaluate all events and circumstances on an interim basis to determine if an interim indicator is present.

Valuation of Broadcasting Licenses

We did not identify any impairment indicators for the three months ended March 31, 2019. During the quarter ended March 31, 2018, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of approximately $3.8 million associated with our Detroit market radio broadcasting licenses.

Valuation of Goodwill

We did not identify any impairment indicators at any of our reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2019. During the quarter ended March 31, 2018, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of approximately $2.7 million to reduce the carrying value of our Charlotte goodwill balance. We did not identify any impairment indicators at any of our other reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

Goodwill Valuation Results

The table below presents the changes in the Company’s goodwill carrying values for its four reportable segments.

	Radio Broadcasting Segment			Reach Media Segment			Digital Segment			Cable Television Segment		Total
	(In thousands)
Gross goodwill	$	155,000		$	30,468		$	27,567		$	165,044	$	378,079
Additions		—			—			—			—		—
Impairments		—			—			—			—		—
Accumulated impairment losses		(101,848	)		(16,114	)		(14,545	)		—		(132,507	)
Net goodwill at March 31, 2019	$	53,152		$	14,354		$	13,022		$	165,044	$	245,572

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LONG-TERM DEBT

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

4. LONG-TERM DEBT:

Long-term debt consists of the following:

	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
2018 Credit Facility	$	181,438	$	192,000
MGM National Harbor Loan		50,549		50,066
2017 Credit Facility		323,102		323,926
9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2020		—		2,037
7.375% Senior Secured Notes due April 2022		350,000		350,000
Asset-backed credit facility		3,000		—
Comcast Note due April 2019		—		11,872
Total debt		908,089		929,901
Less: current portion of long-term debt		20,626		38,706
Less: original issue discount and issuance costs		16,517		17,438
Long-term debt, net	$	870,946	$	873,757

2018 Credit Facility

On December 4, 2018, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a credit agreement ("2018 Credit Facility"), among the Company, the lenders party thereto from time to time, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as administrative agent, and TCG Senior Funding L.L.C, as sole lead arranger and sole bookrunner. The 2018 Credit Facility provided $192.0 million in term loan borrowings, which was funded on December 20, 2018. The net proceeds of term loan borrowings under the 2018 Credit Facility were used to refinance, repurchase, redeem or otherwise repay the Company's outstanding 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020.

Borrowings under the 2018 Credit Facility are subject to customary conditions precedent, as well as a requirement under the 2018 Credit Facility that (i) the Company's total gross leverage ratio on a pro forma basis be not greater than 8:00 to 1:00 (this total gross leverage ratio test steps down as described below), (ii) neither of the administrative agents under the Company's existing credit facilities nor the trustee under the Company's existing senior secured notes due 2022 have objected to the terms of the new credit documents and (iii) certification by the Company that the terms and conditions of the 2018 Credit Facility satisfy the requirements of the definition of "Permitted Refinancing" (as defined in the agreements governing the Company's existing credit facilities) and neither of the administrative agents under the Company's existing credit facilities notifies the Company within five (5) business days prior to funding the borrowings under the 2018 Credit Facility that it disagrees with such determination (including a reasonable description of the basis upon which it disagrees).

The 2018 Credit Facility matures on December 31, 2022 (the "Maturity Date"). Interest rates on borrowings under the 2018 Credit Facility will be either (i) from the Funding Date to the Maturity Date, 12.875% per annum, (ii) 11.875% per annum, once 50% of the term loan borrowings have been repaid or (iii) 10.875% per annum, once 75% of the term loan borrowings have been repaid. Interest payments begin on the last day of the 3-month period commencing on the Funding Date.

The Company's obligations under the 2018 Credit Facility are not secured. The 2018 Credit Facility is guaranteed on an unsecured basis by each entity that guarantees the Company's outstanding $350.0 million 2017 Credit Facility (as defined below). 

The term loans may be voluntarily prepaid prior to February 15, 2020 subject to payment of a prepayment premium. The Company will be required to repay principal to the extent then outstanding on each quarterly interest payment date, commencing on the last business day in March 2019, equal to one quarter of 7.5% of the aggregate initial principal amount of all term loans incurred on the Funding Date to December 2019, commencing on the last business day in March 2020, one quarter of 10.0% of the aggregate initial principal amount of all term loans incurred on the Funding Date to December 2021, and, commencing on the last business day in March 2021, one quarter of 12.5% of the aggregate initial principal amount of all term loans incurred on the Funding Date to December 2022. The Company will also be required to use 75% of excess cash flow (as defined in the 2018 Credit Facility, which exclude any distributions to the Company or its restricted subsidiaries in respect of its interests in the MGM National Harbor) to repay outstanding term loans at par, paid semiannually and to use 100% of all distributions to the Company or its restricted subsidiaries received in respect of its interest in the MGM National Harbor to repay outstanding terms loans at par. During the three months March 31, 2019, the Company repaid approximately $10.6 million under the 2018 Credit Facility.

The 2018 Credit Facility contains customary representations and warranties and events of default, affirmative and negative covenants (in each case, subject to materiality exceptions and qualifications). The 2018 Credit Facility also contains certain financial covenants, including a maintenance covenant requiring the Company's total gross leverage ratio to be not greater than 8.0 to 1.00 in 2019, 7.5 to 1.00 in 2020, 7.25 to 1.00 in 2021 and 6.75 to 1.00 in 2022. As of March 31, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the 2018 Credit Facility.

As of March 31, 2019, the Company had outstanding approximately $181.4 million on its 2018 Credit Facility. The original issue discount in the amount of approximately $3.8 million and associated debt issuance costs in the amount of $875,000 is being reflected as an adjustment to the carrying amount of the debt obligation and amortized to interest expense over the term of the credit facility using the effective interest rate method. The amortization of deferred financing costs was charged to interest expense for all periods presented. The amount of deferred financing costs included in interest expense for all instruments, for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, was $943,000 and $715,000, respectively.

MGM National Harbor Loan

Concurrently, on December 4, 2018, Urban One Entertainment SPV, LLC ("UONESPV") and its immediate parent, Radio One Entertainment Holdings, LLC ("ROEH"), each of which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a credit agreement, providing $50.0 million in term loan borrowings (the "MGM National Harbor Loan") which was funded on December 20, 2018.

The MGM National Harbor Loan matures on December 31, 2022 and bears interest at 7.0% per annum in cash plus 4.0% per annum paid-in kind. The loan has limited ability to be prepaid in the first two years. The loan is secured on a first priority basis by the assets of UONESPV and ROEH, including all of UONESPV's shares held by ROEH, all of UONESPV's interests in MGM National Harbor, its rights under the joint venture operating agreement governing the MGM National Harbor and UONESPV's obligation to exercise its put right under the joint venture operating agreement in the event of a UONESPV payment default or bankruptcy event, in each case, subject to applicable Maryland gaming laws and approvals. Exercise by UONESPV of its put right under the joint venture operating agreement is subject to required lender consent unless the proceeds are used to retire the MGM National Harbor Loan and any remaining excess is used to repay borrowings, if any, under the 2018 Credit Facility. The MGM National Harbor Loan also contains customary representations and warranties and events of default, affirmative and negative covenants (in each case, subject to materiality exceptions and qualifications).

As of March 31, 2019, the Company had outstanding approximately $50.5 million on its MGM National Harbor Loan. The original issue discount in the amount of approximately $1.0 million and associated debt issuance costs in the amount of approximately $1.7 million is being reflected as an adjustment to the carrying amount of the debt obligation and amortized to interest expense over the term of the obligation using the effective interest rate method. The amortization of deferred financing costs was charged to interest expense for all periods presented.

2017 Credit Facilities

On April 18, 2017, the Company closed on a senior secured credit facility (the “2017 Credit Facility”). The 2017 Credit Facility is governed by a credit agreement by and among the Company, the lenders party thereto from time to time and Guggenheim Securities Credit Partners, LLC, as administrative agent, The Bank of New York Mellon, as collateral agent, and Guggenheim Securities, LLC as sole lead arranger and sole book running manager. The 2017 Credit Facility provides for $350 million in term loan borrowings, all of which was advanced and outstanding on the date of the closing of the transaction.

The 2017 Credit Facility matures on the earlier of (i) April 18, 2023, or (ii) in the event such debt is not repaid or refinanced, 91 days prior to the maturity of either of the Company’s 2022 Notes or the Company’s 2020 Notes. At the Company’s election, the interest rate on borrowings under the 2017 Credit Facility are based on either (i) the then applicable base rate (as defined in the 2017 Credit Facility) as, for any day, a rate per annum (rounded upward, if necessary, to the next 1/100th of 1%) equal to the greater of (a) the prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal, (b) 1/2 of 1% in excess rate of the overnight Federal Funds Rate at any given time, (c) the one-month LIBOR rate commencing on such day plus 1.00%) and (d) 2%, or (ii) the then applicable LIBOR rate (as defined in the 2017 Credit Facility). The average interest rate was approximately 6.51% for 2019 and was 5.71% for 2018.

The 2017 Credit Facility is (i) guaranteed by each entity that guarantees the Company’s 2022 Notes on a pari passu basis with the guarantees of the Notes and (ii) secured on a pari passu basis with the Company’s 2022 Notes. The Company’s obligations under the 2017 Credit Facility are secured, subject to permitted liens and except for certain excluded assets (i) on a first priority basis by certain notes priority collateral, and (ii) on a second priority basis by collateral for the Company’s asset-backed line of credit.

In addition to any mandatory or optional prepayments, the Company is required to pay interest on the term loans (i) quarterly in arrears for the base rate loans, and (ii) on the last day of each interest period for LIBOR loans. Certain voluntary prepayments of the term loans during the first six months will require an additional prepayment premium. Beginning with the interest payment date occurring in June 2017 and ending in March 2023, the Company will be required to repay principal, to the extent then outstanding, equal to 1∕4 of 1% of the aggregate initial principal amount of all term loans incurred on the effective date of the 2017 Credit Facility. On December 19, 2018, upon drawing under the 2018 Credit Facility and MGM National Harbor Loan, the Company voluntarily prepaid approximately $20.0 million in principal on the 2017 Credit Facility. During the three months March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company repaid $824,000 and $875,000, respectively, under the 2017 Credit Facility.

The 2017 Credit Facility contains customary representations and warranties and events of default, affirmative and negative covenants (in each case, subject to materiality exceptions and qualifications) which may be more restrictive than those governing the Notes. The 2017 Credit Facility also contains certain financial covenants, including a maintenance covenant requiring the Company’s interest expense coverage ratio (defined as the ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense) to be greater than or equal to 1.25 to 1.00 and its total senior secured leverage ratio (defined as the ratio of consolidated net senior secured indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA) to be less than or equal to 5.85 to 1.00. 

The net proceeds from the 2017 Credit Facility were used to prepay in full the Company’s previous senior secured credit facility and the agreement governing such credit facility.

The 2017 Credit Facility contains affirmative and negative covenants that the Company is required to comply with, including:

(a) maintaining an interest coverage ratio of no less than:

 1.25 to 1.00 on June 30, 2017 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.

(b) maintaining a senior leverage ratio of no greater than:

 5.85 to 1.00 on June 30, 2017 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.

(c) limitations on:

	liens;
	sale of assets;
	payment of dividends; and
	mergers.

As of March 31, 2019, the Company was in compliance with all of its financial covenants under the 2017 Credit Facility.

As of March 31, 2019, the Company had outstanding approximately $323.1 million on its 2017 Credit Facility. The original issue discount is being reflected as an adjustment to the carrying amount of the debt obligations and amortized to interest expense over the term of the credit facility using the effective interest rate method. The amortization of deferred financing costs was charged to interest expense for all periods presented.

2022 Notes

On April 17, 2015, the Company closed a private offering of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.375% senior secured notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”). The 2022 Notes were offered at an original issue price of 100.0% plus accrued interest from April 17, 2015, and will mature on April 15, 2022. Interest on the 2022 Notes accrues at the rate of 7.375% per annum and is payable semiannually in arrears on April 15 and October 15, which commenced on October 15, 2015. The 2022 Notes are guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior secured basis by the Company’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries, including TV One.   

In connection with the closing of the 2022 Notes, the Company and the guarantor parties thereto entered into a Fourth Supplemental Indenture to the indenture governing the 2020 Notes (as defined below). Pursuant to this Fourth Supplemental Indenture, TV One, which previously did not guarantee the 2020 Notes, became a guarantor under the 2020 Notes indentures. In addition, the transactions caused a “Triggering Event” (as defined in the 2020 Notes Indenture) and, as a result, the 2020 Notes became an unsecured obligation of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors and rank equal in right of payment with the Company’s other senior indebtedness.

The Company used the net proceeds from the 2022 Notes, to refinance a previous credit agreement, refinance certain TV One indebtedness, and finance the buyout of membership interests of Comcast in TV One and pay the related accrued interest, premiums, fees and expenses associated therewith.

The 2022 Notes are the Company’s senior secured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ existing and future senior indebtedness, including obligations under the 2017 Credit Facility and the Company’s 2020 Notes (defined below).  The 2022 Notes and related guarantees are equally and ratably secured by the same collateral securing the 2017 Credit Facility and any other parity lien debt issued after the issue date of the 2022 Notes, including any additional notes issued under the Indenture, but are effectively subordinated to the Company’s and the guarantors’ secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness that does not also secure the 2022 Notes. Collateral includes substantially all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ current and future property and assets for accounts receivable, cash, deposit accounts, other bank accounts, securities accounts, inventory and related assets including the capital stock of each subsidiary guarantor. Finally, the Company also has the Comcast Note (defined below) which is a general but senior unsecured obligation of the Company.

On February 24, 2015, the Company entered into a letter of credit reimbursement and security agreement. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had letters of credit totaling $788,000 under the agreement for certain operating leases and certain insurance policies. Letters of credit issued under the agreement are required to be collateralized with cash.

Senior Subordinated Notes

On February 10, 2014, the Company closed a private placement offering of $335.0 million aggregate principal amount of 9.25% senior subordinated notes due 2020 (the “2020 Notes”). The 2020 Notes were offered at an original issue price of 100.0% plus accrued interest from February 10, 2014. The 2020 Notes mature on February 15, 2020. Interest accrues at the rate of 9.25% per annum and is payable semiannually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 in the initial amount of approximately $15.5 million, which commenced on August 15, 2014. The 2020 Notes are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries and any other subsidiaries that guarantee the existing senior credit facility or any of the Company’s other syndicated bank indebtedness or capital markets securities. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering to repurchase or otherwise redeem all of the amounts then outstanding under its previous notes and to pay the related accrued interest, premiums, fees and expenses associated therewith. During the quarter ended December 31, 2018, in conjunction with entering into the 2018 Credit Facility and MGM National Harbor Loan, the Company repurchased approximately $243.0 million of its 2020 Notes at an average price of approximately 100.88% of par. During the quarter ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded a loss on retirement of debt of approximately $2.8 million. This amount includes a write-off of previously capitalized debt financing costs and original issue discount associated with the 2020 Notes in the amount of $649,000 and also includes approximately $2.1 million associated with the premium paid to the bondholders. During the quarter ended September 30, 2018, the Company repurchased approximately $5.0 million of its 2020 Notes at an average price of approximately 97.25% of par. The Company recorded a net gain on retirement of debt of $120,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. During the quarter ended June 30, 2018, the Company repurchased approximately $14.0 million of its 2020 Notes at an average price of approximately 95.125% of par. The Company recorded a net gain on retirement of debt of $626,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2018. During the quarter ended March 31, 2018, the Company repurchased approximately $11 million of its 2020 Notes at an average price of approximately 97.375% of par. The Company recorded a net gain on retirement of debt of $239,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had approximately $0 and $2.0 million, respectively, of our 2020 Notes outstanding.

On January 17, 2019, the Company announced that it had given the required notice under the indenture governing its 2020 Notes to redeem for cash all outstanding aggregate principal amount of its Notes to the extent outstanding on February 15, 2019 (the "Redemption Date").  The redemption price for the Notes will be 100.0% of the principal amount of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the Redemption Date. On February 15, 2019, the remaining 2020 Notes were redeemed in full.

The indenture that governs the 2020 Notes contains covenants that restrict, among other things, the ability of the Company to incur additional debt, purchase common stock, make capital expenditures, make investments or other restricted payments, swap or sell assets, engage in transactions with related parties, secure non-senior debt with assets, or merge, consolidate or sell all or substantially all of its assets.

Comcast Note

The Company also had outstanding a senior unsecured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $11.9 million due to Comcast (“Comcast Note”). The Comcast Note bears interest at 10.47%, is payable quarterly in arrears, and the entire principal amount is due on April 17, 2019. The Company is contractually required to retire the Comcast Note in February 2019 upon redemption of the remaining 2020 Notes. On February 15, 2019, upon redemption of the remaining 2020 Notes, the Comcast Note was paid in full and retired.

Asset-Backed Credit Facility

On April 21, 2016, the Company entered into a senior credit agreement governing an asset-backed credit facility (the “ABL Facility”) among the Company, the lenders party thereto from time to time and Wells Fargo Bank National Association, as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”). The ABL Facility provides for $25 million in revolving loan borrowings in order to provide for the working capital needs and general corporate requirements of the Company. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had approximately $3.0 million in borrowings outstanding on its ABL Facility and as of December 31, 2018, the Company did not have any borrowings outstanding on its ABL Facility.

At the Company’s election, the interest rate on borrowings under the ABL Facility are based on either (i) the then applicable margin relative to Base Rate Loans (as defined in the ABL Facility) or (ii) the then applicable margin relative to LIBOR Loans (as defined in the ABL Facility) corresponding to the average availability of the Company for the most recently completed fiscal quarter.

Advances under the ABL Facility are limited to (a) eighty-five percent (85%) of the amount of Eligible Accounts (as defined in the ABL Facility), less the amount, if any, of the Dilution Reserve (as defined in the ABL Facility), minus (b) the sum of (i) the Bank Product Reserve (as defined in the ABL Facility), plus (ii) the aggregate amount of all other reserves, if any, established by Administrative Agent.

All obligations under the ABL Facility are secured by first priority lien on all (i) deposit accounts (related to accounts receivable), (ii) accounts receivable, (iii) all other property which constitutes ABL Priority Collateral (as defined in the ABL Facility).  The obligations are also secured by all material subsidiaries of the Company.

The ABL Facility matures on the earlier to occur of: (a) the date that is five (5) years from the effective date of the ABL Facility and (b) the date that is thirty (30) days prior to the earlier to occur of (i) the "Term Loan Maturity Date" of the Company’s existing term loan, and (ii) the "Stated Maturity" of the Company’s existing notes.  As of the effective date of the ABL Facility, the "Term Loan Maturity Date" is December 31, 2018, and the "Stated Maturity" is April 15, 2022. The current ABL Facility maturity date is April 21, 2021.

Finally, the ABL Facility is subject to the terms of the Intercreditor Agreement (as defined in the ABL Facility) by and among the Administrative Agent, the administrative agent for the secured parties under the Company’s term loan and the trustee and collateral trustee under the senior secured notes indenture.

The Company conducts a portion of its business through its subsidiaries. Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Company’s 2022 Notes, the Company’s obligations under the 2017 Credit Facility, and the obligations under the 2018 Credit Facility. The Company’s interest in the MGM National Harbor Casino fully guarantees the MGM National Harbor Loan. 

Future Minimum Principal Payments

Future scheduled minimum principal payments of debt as of March 31, 2019, are as follows: 

	2018  Credit Facility		MGM National Harbor Loan		Asset-backed  Credit Facility		2017  Credit  Facility		7.38% Senior Secured Notes  due April 2022		Total
	(In thousands)
April - December 2019	$	10,800		—		—	$	2,473	$	—	$	13,273
2020		20,929		—		—		3,297		—		24,226
2021		19,200		—		3,000		3,297		—		25,497
2022		130,509		50,549		—		3,297		350,000		534,355
2023		—		—		—		310,738		—		310,738
2024 and thereafter		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total Debt	$	181,438	$	50,549		3,000	$	323,102	$	350,000	$	908,089

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INCOME TAXES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

5. INCOME TAXES:

The Company uses the estimated annual effective tax rate method under ASC 740-270, “Interim Reporting” to calculate the provision for income taxes. The Company recorded a provision for income taxes of approximately $2.2 million on pre-tax loss from continuing operations of approximately $4.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, which results in a tax rate of approximately (52.4)%. This tax rate is based on an estimated annual effective rate of 29.4%. The Company recorded discrete tax provision expense of approximately $3.5 million primarily due to an adjustment of the state net operating losses estimated at December 31, 2018, for which the Company expects to recognize in future periods.

In accordance with ASC 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes”, the Company continues to evaluate the realizability of its net deferred tax assets by assessing the likely future tax consequences of events that have been realized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns, tax planning strategies, and future profitability. As of March 31, 2019, the Company believes it is more likely than not that these deferred tax assets will be realized. 

The Company is subject to the continuous examination of our income tax returns by the IRS and other domestic tax authorities. We believe that an adequate provision has been made for any adjustments that may result from tax examinations. The Company does not currently anticipate that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change within the next twelve months.

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]

6. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

Stock Repurchase Program

From time to time, the Company’s Board of Directors has authorized repurchases of shares of the Company’s Class A and Class D common stock. On May 5, 2018, the Company authorized repurchases of up to $5.0 million through December 31, 2018. In addition, on December 20, 2018, the Company authorized repurchases up to $1.0 million through December 31, 2019. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had $54,000 remaining under its most recent and open authorization with respect to its Class A and Class D common stock. Under open authorizations, repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Shares are retired when repurchased. The timing and extent of any repurchases will depend upon prevailing market conditions, the trading price of the Company’s Class A and/or Class D common stock and other factors, and subject to restrictions under applicable law. When in effect, the Company executes upon stock repurchase programs in a manner consistent with market conditions and the interests of the stockholders, including maximizing stockholder value. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company repurchased 22,380 shares of Class A common stock in the amount of $50,000 at an average price of $2.24 per share and repurchased 369,000 shares of Class D common stock in the amount of $755,000 at an average price of $2.05 per share.  During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company did not repurchase any Class A common stock and repurchased 1,000,455 shares of Class D common stock in the amount of approximately $1.9 million at an average price of $1.93 per share.

In addition, the Company has limited but ongoing authority to purchase shares of Class D common stock (in one or more transactions at any time there remain outstanding grants) under the Company’s 2009 Stock Plan (as defined below) to satisfy any employee or other recipient tax obligations in connection with the exercise of an option or a share grant under the 2009 Stock Plan, to the extent that the Company has capacity under its financing agreements (i.e., its current credit facilities and indentures) (each a “Stock Vest Tax Repurchase”). During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company executed a Stock Vest Tax Repurchase of 852,000 shares of Class D Common Stock in the amount of approximately $1.6 million at an average price of $1.94 per share. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company executed a Stock Vest Tax Repurchase of 567,791 shares of Class D Common Stock in the amount of approximately $1.0 million at an average price of $1.80 per share.

Stock Option and Restricted Stock Grant Plan

Our stock option and restricted stock plan currently in effect was originally approved by the stockholders at the Company’s annual meeting on December 16, 2009 (“the 2009 Stock Plan”).  The Company had the authority to issue up to 8,250,000 shares of Class D Common Stock under the 2009 Stock Plan.  Since its original approval, from time to time, the Board of Directors adopted and, as required, our stockholders approved certain amendments to and restatement of the 2009 Stock Plan (the “Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Plan”). The amendments under the Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Plan primarily affected (i) the number of shares with respect to which options and restricted stock grants may be granted under the 2009 Stock Plan and (ii) the maximum number of shares that can be awarded to any individual in any one calendar year.  Most recently, on April 13, 2015, the Board of Directors adopted, and our stockholders approved on June 2, 2015, an amendment that replenished the authorized plan shares, increasing the number of shares of Class D common stock available for grant back up to 8,250,000 shares.  As of March 31, 2019, 2,085,957 shares of Class D common stock were available for grant under the Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Plan.

On August 7, 2017, the Compensation Committee awarded Catherine Hughes, Chairperson, 474,609 restricted shares of the Company’s Class D common stock, and stock options to purchase 210,937 shares of the Company’s Class D common stock. The grants were effective January 5, 2018, and vested on January 5, 2019.

On August 7, 2017, the Compensation Committee awarded Alfred Liggins, Chief Executive Officer and President, 791,015 restricted shares of the Company’s Class D common stock, and stock options to purchase 351,562 shares of the Company’s Class D common stock. The grants were effective January 5, 2018, and vested on January 5, 2019.

On August 7, 2017, the Compensation Committee awarded Peter Thompson, Chief Financial Officer, 270,833 restricted shares of the Company’s Class D common stock, and stock options to purchase 120,370 shares of the Company’s Class D common stock. The grants were effective January 5, 2018, and vested on January 5, 2019.

Also on August 7, 2017, the Compensation Committee awarded 575,262 shares of restricted stock and 470,000 stock options to certain employees pursuant to the Company’s long-term incentive plan. The grants were effective August 7, 2017. 470,000 shares of restricted stock and 470,000 stock options will vest in three installments, with the first installment of 33% vesting on January 5, 2018, and the second installment vesting on January 5, 2019, and the remaining installment vesting on January 5, 2020. 105,262 shares of restricted stock immediately vested on August 7, 2017.

Pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Plan, and subject to the Company’s insider trading policy, a portion of each recipient’s vested shares may be sold in the open market for tax purposes on or about the vesting dates. 

On October 2, 2017, Karen Wishart, our current Chief Administrative Officer, as part of her employment agreement, received an equity grant of 37,500 shares of the Company's Class D common stock as well as a grant of options to purchase 37,500 shares of the Company's Class D common stock.  The grants vest in equal increments on each of October 2, 2018, October 2, 2019 and October 2, 2020.

Stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, was $511,000 and approximately $1.4 million, respectively

The Company did not grant stock options during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and granted 732,869 stock options during the three months ended March 31, 2018.

Transactions and other information relating to stock options for the three months ended March 31, 2019, are summarized below:

	Number of Options		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (In Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2018		3,569,000	$	2.12		7.19	$	130,000
Grants		—	$	—
Exercised		15,000	$	1.90
Forfeited/cancelled/expired/settled		5,000	$	1.90
Balance as of March 31, 2019		3,549,000	$	2.12		6.94	$	462,000
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2019		3,518,000	$	2.12		6.92	$	458,000
Unvested at March 31, 2019		187,000	$	1.90		8.42	$	19,000
Exercisable at March 31, 2019		3,362,000	$	2.13		6.85	$	443,000

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the difference between the Company’s stock closing price on the last day of trading during the three months ended March 31, 2019, and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of shares that would have been received by the holders of in-the-money options had all the option holders exercised their options on March 31, 2019. This amount changes based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock.

There were 15,000 options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2019. There were no options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2018. 839,530 options vested during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 831,937 options vested during the three months ended March 31, 2018.

As of March 31, 2019, $172,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 10 months. The weighted-average fair value per share of shares underlying stock options was $1.59 at March 31, 2019.

The Company granted 780,239 shares of restricted stock during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and granted 1,665,404 shares of restricted stock during the three months ended March 31, 2018.

Transactions and other information relating to restricted stock grants for the three months ended March 31, 2019, are summarized below: 

	Shares			Average Fair Value at Grant Date
Unvested at December 31, 2018		2,124,000		$	1.85
Grants		780,000		$	2.13
Vested		(2,453,000	)	$	1.91
Forfeited/cancelled/expired		(32,000	)	$	2.41
Unvested at March 31, 2019		419,000		$	2.01

Restricted stock grants were and are included in the Company’s outstanding share numbers on the effective date of grant. As of March 31, 2019, $535,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock grants is expected to be recognized over the weighted-average period of 9 months.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

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7. SEGMENT INFORMATION:

The Company has four reportable segments: (i) radio broadcasting; (ii) Reach Media; (iii) digital; and (iv) cable television. These segments operate in the United States and are consistently aligned with the Company’s management of its businesses and its financial reporting structure.

The radio broadcasting segment consists of all broadcast results of operations. The Reach Media segment consists of the results of operations for the Tom Joyner Morning Show and related activities and operations of other syndicated shows. The digital segment includes the results of our online business, including the operations of Interactive One, as well as the digital components of our other reportable segments. The cable television segment consists of the Company’s cable TV operation, including TV One’s and CLEO TV’s results of operations. Corporate/Eliminations represents financial activity associated with our corporate staff and offices and intercompany activity among the four segments.

Operating loss or income represents total revenues less operating expenses, depreciation and amortization, and impairment of long-lived assets. Intercompany revenue earned and expenses charged between segments are recorded at estimated fair value and eliminated in consolidation.

The accounting policies described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1 – Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies are applied consistently across the segments.

Detailed segment data for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, is presented in the following tables:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019			2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Net Revenue:
Radio Broadcasting	$	36,749		$	39,513
Reach Media		6,973			6,520
Digital		7,437			8,146
Cable Television		47,823			46,186
Corporate/Eliminations*		(533	)		(744	)
Consolidated	$	98,449		$	99,621
Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets):
Radio Broadcasting	$	26,887		$	27,241
Reach Media		6,352			6,501
Digital		7,545			10,445
Cable Television		25,976			26,666
Corporate/Eliminations		7,298			6,609
Consolidated	$	74,058		$	77,462
Depreciation and Amortization:
Radio Broadcasting	$	869		$	870
Reach Media		59			63
Digital		461			476
Cable Television		6,575			6,557
Corporate/Eliminations		310			322
Consolidated	$	8,274		$	8,288
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:
Radio Broadcasting	$	—		$	6,556
Reach Media		—			—
Digital		—			—
Cable Television		—			—
Corporate/Eliminations		—			—
Consolidated	$	—		$	6,556
Operating income (loss):
Radio Broadcasting	$	8,993		$	4,846
Reach Media		562			(44	)
Digital		(569	)		(2,775	)
Cable Television		15,272			12,963
Corporate/Eliminations		(8,141	)		(7,675	)
Consolidated	$	16,117		$	7,315

* Intercompany revenue included in net revenue above is as follows:

Radio Broadcasting $ (533 ) $ (744 )

Capital expenditures by segment are as follows:

Radio Broadcasting	$	221	$	417
Reach Media		19		34
Digital		318		380
Cable Television		96		42
Corporate/Eliminations		53		41
Consolidated	$	707	$	914

	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Total Assets:
Radio Broadcasting	$	742,201	$	717,400
Reach Media		37,149		34,388
Digital		27,182		24,389
Cable Television		413,189		402,511
Corporate/Eliminations		51,868		58,721
Consolidated	$	1,271,589	$	1,237,409

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

Royalty Agreements

Musical works rights holders, generally songwriters and music publishers, have been traditionally represented by performing rights organizations, such as the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (“ASCAP”), Broadcast Music, Inc. (“BMI”) and SESAC, Inc. (“SESAC”).  The market for rights relating to musical works is changing rapidly. Songwriters and music publishers have withdrawn from the traditional performing rights organizations, particularly ASCAP and BMI, and new entities, such as Global Music Rights LLC (“GMR”), have been formed to represent rights holders. These organizations negotiate fees with copyright users, collect royalties and distribute them to the rights holders.  We have arrangements with ASCAP, SESAC and GMR, and are in negotiations with BMI for a new agreement. If we are unable to reach an agreement with BMI, a court will determine the royalty we will be required to pay BMI.  The changing market for musical works may have an adverse effect on us, including increasing our costs or limiting the musical works available to us.

Other Contingencies

The Company has been named as a defendant in several legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. It is management’s opinion, after consultation with its legal counsel, that the outcome of these claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

On February 24, 2015, the Company entered into a letter of credit reimbursement and security agreement. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had letters of credit totaling $788,000 under the agreement for certain operating leases and certain insurance policies. Letters of credit issued under the agreement are required to be collateralized with cash.

Noncontrolling Interest Shareholders’ Put Rights

Beginning on January 1, 2018, the noncontrolling interest shareholders of Reach Media have had an annual right to require Reach Media to purchase all or a portion of their shares at the then current fair market value for such shares (the “Put Right”).  This annual right is exercisable for a 30-day period beginning January 1 of each year. The purchase price for such shares may be paid in cash and/or registered Class D common stock of Urban One, at the discretion of Urban One. The noncontrolling interest shareholders of Reach Media did not exercise their Put Right for the 30-day period ending January 30, 2019. Management, at this time, cannot reasonably determine the period when and if, the put right will be exercised by the noncontrolling interest shareholders.

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events [Text Block]

9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:

Since April 1, 2019 and through May 3, 2019, the Company executed a Stock Vest Tax Repurchase of 6,368 shares of Class D common stock in the amount of $12,000 at an average price of $1.98 per share. In addition, since April 1, 2019 and through May 3, 2019, the Company repurchased 22,000 shares of Class D common stock in the amount of $44,000 at an average price of $2.01 per share.

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]

(a) Organization

Urban One, Inc. (a Delaware corporation referred to as “Urban One”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) is an urban-oriented, multi-media company that primarily targets African-American and urban consumers. Our core business is our radio broadcasting franchise which is the largest radio broadcasting operation that primarily targets African-American and urban listeners. As of March 31, 2019, we owned and/or operated 60 broadcast stations (including all HD stations, translator stations and the low power television station we operate) located in 15 of the most populous African-American markets in the United States. While a core source of our revenue has historically been and remains the sale of local and national advertising for broadcast on our radio stations, our strategy is to operate the premier multi-media entertainment and information content provider targeting African-American and urban consumers. Thus, we have diversified our revenue streams by making acquisitions and investments in other complementary media properties. Our diverse media and entertainment interests include TV One, LLC (“TV One”), an African-American targeted cable television network; our 80.0% ownership interest in Reach Media, Inc. (“Reach Media”) which operates the Tom Joyner Morning Show and our other syndicated programming assets, including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Russ Parr Morning Show and the DL Hughley Show; and Interactive One, LLC (“Interactive One”), our wholly owned digital platform serving the African-American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment websites, including its Cassius, Bossip, HipHopWired and MadameNoire digital platforms and brands. We also have invested in a minority ownership interest in MGM National Harbor, a gaming resort located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Through our national multi-media operations, we provide advertisers with a unique and powerful delivery mechanism to the African-American and urban audiences.

On January 19, 2019, the Company launched CLEO TV, a lifestyle and entertainment network targeting Millennial and Gen X women of color. CLEO TV offers quality content that defies negative and cultural stereotypes of today’s modern women. The results of CLEO TV’s operations will be reflected in the Company’s cable television segment.

Our core radio broadcasting franchise operates under the brand “Radio One.”  We also operate our other brands, such as TV One, Reach Media and Interactive One, while developing additional branding reflective of our diverse media operations and targeting our African-American and urban audiences.

As part of our consolidated financial statements, consistent with our financial reporting structure and how the Company currently manages its businesses, we have provided selected financial information on the Company’s four reportable segments: (i) radio broadcasting; (ii) Reach Media; (iii) digital; and (iv) cable television. (See Note 7 – Segment Information.)

Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]

(b) Interim Financial Statements

The interim consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In management’s opinion, the interim financial data presented herein include all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.

Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]

(c) Financial Instruments

Financial instruments as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, consisted of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade accounts receivable, asset-backed credit facility, long-term debt and redeemable noncontrolling interests. The carrying amounts approximated fair value for each of these financial instruments as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, except for the Company’s long-term debt. The 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes, which were due in February 2020 (the “2020 Notes”) had a carrying value of approximately $2.0 million and fair value of approximately $2.0 million as of December 31, 2018. On January 17, 2019, the Company announced that it had given the required notice under the indenture governing its 2020 Notes to redeem for cash all outstanding aggregate principal amount of its Notes to the extent outstanding on February 15, 2019.  On February 15, 2019, the remaining 2020 Notes were redeemed. The fair values of the 2020 Notes, classified as Level 2 instruments, were determined based on the trading values of these instruments in an inactive market as of the reporting date. The 7.375% Senior Secured Notes that are due in March 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) had a carrying value of approximately $350.0 million and fair value of approximately $340.4 million as of March 31, 2019. The 2022 Notes had a carrying value of approximately $350.0 million and fair value of approximately $332.5 million as of December 31, 2018. The fair values of the 2022 Notes, classified as Level 2 instruments, were determined based on the trading values of these instruments in an inactive market as of the reporting date. On April 18, 2017, the Company closed on a $350.0 million senior secured credit facility (the “2017 Credit Facility”) which had a carrying value of approximately $323.1 million and fair value of approximately $307.6 million as of March 31, 2019, and had a carrying value of approximately $323.9 million and fair value of approximately $305.8 million as of December 31, 2018. The fair value of the 2017 Credit Facility, classified as a Level 2 instrument, was determined based on the trading values of this instrument in an inactive market as of the reporting date. On December 20, 2018, the Company closed on a new $192.0 million unsecured credit facility (the “2018 Credit Facility”) which had a carrying value of approximately $181.4 million and fair value of approximately $185.1 million as of March 31, 2019, and had a carrying value of approximately $192.0 million and fair value of approximately $195.9 million as of December 31, 2018. The fair value of the 2018 Credit Facility, classified as a Level 2 instrument, was determined based on the trading values of this instrument in an inactive market as of the reporting date. On December 20, 2018, the Company also closed on a new $50.0 million secured credit loan (the “MGM National Harbor Loan”) which had a carrying value of approximately $50.5 million and fair value of approximately $56.6 million as of March 31, 2019, and had a carrying value of approximately $50.1 million and fair value of approximately $56.1 million as of December 31, 2018. The fair value of the 2018 MGM National Harbor Loan, classified as a Level 2 instrument, was determined based on the trading values of this instrument in an inactive market as of the reporting date. The senior unsecured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $11.9 million (the “Comcast Note”) had a fair value and carrying value of approximately $11.9 million as of December 31, 2018. On February 15, 2019, the Comcast Note was paid in full and retired. The fair value of the Comcast Note, classified as a Level 3 instrument, was determined based on the fair value of a similar instrument as of the reporting date using updated interest rate information derived from changes in interest rates since inception to the reporting date. The Company’s asset-backed credit facility (the “ABL Facility”) had a carrying value of approximately $3.0 million and fair value of approximately $3.0 million as of March 31, 2019.  There was no balance outstanding on the ABL Facility as of December 31, 2018.

Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]

(d) Revenue Recognition

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” which requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company elected to use the modified retrospective method, but the adoption of the standard did not have a material impact to our financial statements. In general, our spot advertising (both radio and cable television) as well as our digital advertising continues to be recognized when aired and delivered. For our cable television affiliate revenue, the Company grants a license to the affiliate to access its television programming content through the license period, and the Company earns a usage based royalty when the usage occurs, consistent with our previous revenue recognition policy. Finally, for event advertising, the performance obligation is satisfied at a point in time when the activity associated with the event is completed.

Within our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments, the Company recognizes revenue for broadcast advertising at a point in time when a commercial spot runs. The revenue is reported net of agency and outside sales representative commissions. Agency and outside sales representative commissions are calculated based on a stated percentage applied to gross billing. Generally, clients remit the gross billing amount to the agency or outside sales representative, and the agency or outside sales representative remits the gross billing, less their commission, to the Company. For our radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments, agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $4.8 million and $5.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Within our digital segment, including Interactive One, which generates the majority of the Company’s digital revenue, revenue is principally derived from advertising services on non-radio station branded but Company-owned websites. Advertising services include the sale of banner and sponsorship advertisements.  Advertising revenue is recognized at a point in time either as impressions (the number of times advertisements appear in viewed pages) are delivered, when “click through” purchases are made, or ratably over the contract period, where applicable. In addition, Interactive One derives revenue from its studio operations, in which it provides third-party clients with publishing services including digital platforms and related expertise.  In the case of the studio operations, revenue is recognized primarily through fixed contractual monthly fees and/or as a share of the third party’s reported revenue.

Our cable television segment derives advertising revenue from the sale of television air time to advertisers and recognizes revenue when the advertisements are run. Advertising revenue is recognized at a point in time when the individual spots run. To the extent there is a shortfall in contracts where the ratings were guaranteed, a portion of the revenue is deferred until the shortfall is settled, typically by providing additional advertising units generally within one year of the original airing. Our cable television segment also derives revenue from affiliate fees under the terms of various multi-year affiliation agreements based on a per subscriber fee multiplied by the most recent subscriber counts reported by the applicable affiliate. The Company recognizes the affiliate fee revenue at a point in time as its performance obligation to provide the programming is met. The Company has a right of payment each month as the programming services and related obligations have been satisfied. For our cable television segment, agency and outside sales representative commissions were approximately $3.7 million and $3.5 million the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Revenue by Contract Type

The following chart shows our net revenue (and sources) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019		2018
	(Unaudited) (In thousands)
Net Revenue:
Radio Advertising	$	42,439	$	44,622
Political Advertising		123		200
Digital Advertising		7,437		8,146
Cable Television Advertising		20,193		18,936
Cable Television Affiliate Fees		27,475		27,250
Event Revenues & Other		782		467
Net Revenue (as reported)	$	98,449	$	99,621

If economic conditions change, or other adverse factors outside our control arise, our operations could be negatively impacted.

Contract assets and liabilities

Contract assets (unbilled receivables) and contract liabilities (customer advances and unearned income and unearned event income) that are not separately stated in our consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2019, December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2018 were as follows:

	March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018		March 31, 2018
	(Unaudited)					(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Contract assets:
Unbilled receivables		$	6,529	$	3,425	$	6,284
Contract liabilities:
Customer advances and unearned income		$	3,836	$	3,766	$	4,516
Unearned event income			8,201		3,864		6,157

Unbilled receivables consists of earned revenue on behalf of customers that have not yet been billed. Customer advances and unearned income represents advance payments by customers for future services under contract that are generally incurred in the near term. Unearned event income represents payments by customers for upcoming events.

For customer advances and unearned income as of January 1, 2019, approximately $1.4 million was recognized as revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2019. For unearned event income, no revenue was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as the event takes place during the second quarter of 2019. For customer advances and unearned income as of January 1, 2018, approximately $1.5 million was recognized as revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2018. For unearned event income, no revenue was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2018, as the event takes place during the second quarter of 2018. 

Practical expedients and exemptions

We generally expense sales commissions when incurred because the amortization period would have been one year or less. These costs are recorded within selling, general and administrative expenses.

We do not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected length of one year or less or (ii) contracts for which we recognize revenue at the amount to which we have the right to invoice for services performed.

Launch Support [Policy Text Block]

(e) Launch Support

The cable television segment has entered into certain affiliate agreements requiring various payments for launch support. Launch support assets are used to initiate carriage under affiliation agreements and are amortized over the term of the respective contracts. The Company did not pay any launch support for carriage initiation during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. The weighted-average amortization period for launch support is approximately 7.8 years as of March 31, 2019, and approximately 7.8 years as of December 31, 2018. The remaining weighted-average amortization period for launch support is 5.8 years and 6.1 years as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Amortization is recorded as a reduction to revenue to the extent that revenue is recognized from the vendor, and any excess amortization is recorded as launch support amortization expense. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, launch support asset amortization of $105,000 and $105,000, respectively, was recorded as a reduction of revenue, and $151,000 and $0, respectively, was recorded as an operating expense in selling, general and administrative expenses. Launch assets are included in other intangible assets on the consolidated balance sheets, except for the portion of the unamortized balance that is expected to be amortized within one year which is included in other current assets.

Barter Transactions Advertising [Policy Text Block]

(f) Barter Transactions

For barter transactions, the Company provides broadcast advertising time in exchange for programming content and certain services. The Company includes the value of such exchanges in both broadcasting net revenue and operating expenses. The valuation of barter time is based upon the fair value of the network advertising time provided for the programming content and services received. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, barter transaction revenues were $566,000 and $749,000 respectively. Additionally, for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, barter transaction costs were reflected in programming and technical expenses of $416,000 and $708,000, respectively, and selling, general and administrative expenses of $150,000 and $41,000, respectively.

Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]

(g) Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock (Classes A, B, C and D) outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method.  The Company’s potentially dilutive securities include stock options and unvested restricted stock. Diluted earnings per share considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities except in periods in which there is a net loss, as the inclusion of the potentially dilutive common shares would have an anti-dilutive effect.

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 March 31,
	2019			2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In Thousands)
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(6,663	)	$	(22,555	)
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net loss per share – weighted-average outstanding shares		45,001,767			46,757,386
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock		—			—
Denominator for diluted net loss per share – weighted-average outstanding shares		45,001,767			46,757,386
Net loss attributable to common stockholders per share – basic and diluted	$	(0.15	)	$	(0.48	)

All stock options and restricted stock awards were excluded from the diluted calculation for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.  The following table summarizes the potential common shares excluded from the diluted calculation. 

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019		2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Stock options		3,549		5,537
Restricted stock awards		1,256		2,348

Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]

(h) Fair Value Measurements

We report our financial and non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis under the provisions of ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.” ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

The fair value framework requires the categorization of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows: 

Level 1: Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that can be accessed at the measurement date.

Level 2: Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1 (i.e., quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets).

Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.

A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value instrument.

As of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively, the fair values of our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized as follows:

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
As of March 31, 2019
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Contingent consideration (a)	$	2,628		—		—	$	2,628
Employment agreement award (b)		26,011		—		—		26,011
Total	$	28,639	$	—	$	—	$	28,639
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (c)	$	10,401	$	—	$	—	$	10,401
As of December 31, 2018
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Contingent consideration (a)	$	2,831		—		—	$	2,831
Employment agreement award (b)		25,660		—		—		25,660
Total	$	28,491	$	—	$	—	$	28,491
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (c)	$	10,232	$	—	$	—	$	10,232

(a)  This balance is measured based on the income approach to valuation in the form of a Monte Carlo simulation. The Monte Carlo simulation method is suited to instances such as this where there is non-diversifiable risk. It is also well-suited to multi-year, path dependent scenarios. Significant inputs to the Monte Carlo method include forecasted net revenues, discount rate and expected volatility. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating the contingent consideration.

(b)  Each quarter, pursuant to an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is eligible to receive an award (the “Employment Agreement Award”) amount equal to approximately 4% 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 (based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One as determined by a discounted cash flow analysis), and an assessment of the probability that the Employment Agreement will be renewed and contain this provision. The Company’s obligation to pay the award was triggered after the Company recovered 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 aggregate investment 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 using a discounted cash flow analysis. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value. In September 2014, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved terms for a new employment agreement with the CEO, including a renewal of the Employment Agreement Award upon similar terms as in the prior Employment Agreement. Prior to the quarter ended September 30, 2018, there were probability factors included in the calculation of the award related to the likelihood that the award will be realized. During the quarter ended September 30, 2018, management changed the methodology used in calculating the fair value of the Company's Employment Agreement Award liability to simplify the calculation. As part of the simplified calculation, the Company eliminated certain adjustments made to its aggregate investment in TV One, including the treatment of historical dividends paid and potential distribution of assets upon liquidation. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the simplified method which eliminates certain assumptions that were historically used in the determination of the fair value of this liability. 

(c)  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.

There were no transfers in or out of Level 1, 2, or 3 during the three months ended March 31, 2019. The following table presents the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended March 31, 2019:

	Contingent Consideration			Employment Agreement Award			Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	2,831		$	25,660		$	10,232
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			125
Distribution		(279	)		(1,558	)		—
Change in fair value		76			1,909			44
Balance at March 31, 2019	$	2,628		$	26,011		$	10,401
The amount of total (losses)/income for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses/income relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	$	(76	)	$	(1,909	)	$	—

Losses and income included in earnings were recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as corporate selling, general and administrative expenses for the employment agreement award for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. Losses included in earnings were recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as selling, general and administrative expenses for contingent consideration for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. 

		Significant	As of March 31, 2019			As of December 31, 2018
Level 3 liabilities	Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Significant Unobservable Input Value
Contingent consideration	Monte Carlo Simulation	Expected volatility		31.8	%		34.6	%
Contingent consideration	Monte Carlo Simulation	Discount Rate		15.5	%		15.0	%
Employment agreement award	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate		11.0	%		11.0	%
Employment agreement award	Discounted Cash Flow	Long-term Growth Rate		2.5	%		2.5	%
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate		10.5	%		10.5	%
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Long-term Growth Rate		1.0	%		1.0	%

Any significant increases or decreases in discount rate or long-term growth rate inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurements.

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis using Level 3 inputs as defined in ASC 820.  These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances.  Included in this category are goodwill, radio broadcasting licenses and other intangible assets, net, that are written down to fair value when they are determined to be impaired, as well as content assets that are periodically written down to net realizable value. The Company concluded these assets were not impaired during the three months ended March 31, 2019. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company recorded an impairment charge of approximately $2.7 million related to its Charlotte market goodwill and a charge of approximately $3.8 million associated with our Detroit market radio broadcasting licenses. 

Lessor, Leases [Policy Text Block]

(i) Leases

As of January 01, 2019, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842, Leases, using the modification retrospective transition method. Prior comparative periods will be not be restated under this new standard and therefore those amounts are not presented below. The Company adopted a package of practical expedients as allowed by the transition guidance which permits the Company to carry forward the historical assessment of whether contracts contain or are leases, classification of leases and the remaining lease terms. The Company has also made an accounting policy election to exclude leases with an initial term of twelve months or less from recognition on the consolidated balance sheet. Short-term leases will be expensed over the lease term. The Company also elected to separate the consideration in the lease contracts between the lease and non-lease components. All variable non-lease components are expensed as incurred.

ASC 842 results in significant changes to the balance sheets of lessees, most significantly by requiring the recognition of right of use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases. Upon adoption of ASC 842, deferred rent balances, which were historically presented separately, were combined and presented net within the ROU asset. The adoption of this standard resulted in the Company recording an increase in ROU assets of approximately $49.8 million and an increase in lease liabilities of approximately $54.1 million. Approximately $4.3 million in deferred rent was also reclassed from liabilities to offset the applicable ROU asset. The tax impact of ASC 842, which primarily consisted of deferred gains related to previous transactions that were historically accounted for as sale and operating leasebacks in accordance with ASC Topic 840 were recognized as part of the cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings, resulting in an increase to retained earnings, net of tax, of approximately $5.8 million.

Many of the Company's leases provide for renewal terms and escalation clauses, which are factored into calculating the lease liabilities when appropriate. The implicit rate within the Company's lease agreements is generally not determinable and as such the Company’s collateralized borrowing rate is used.

The following table sets forth the components of lease expense and the weighted average remaining lease term and the weighted average discount rate for the Company’s leases as of March 31, 2019, dollars in thousands:

Operating Lease Cost (Cost resulting from lease payments)	$	3,057
Variable Lease Cost (Cost excluded from lease payments)		103
Total Lease Cost	$	3,160
Operating Lease - Operating Cash Flows (Fixed Payments)	$	3,268
Operating Lease - Operating Cash Flows (Liability Reduction)	$	1,897
Weighted Average Lease Term - Operating Leases		6.28 years
Weighted Average Discount Rate - Operating Leases		11.00	%

As of March 31, 2019, maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:

For the Year Ended December 31,	(Dollars in thousands)
For the remaining nine months ending December 31, 2019	$	9,790
2020		12,448
2021		11,619
2022		10,941
2023		9,722
Thereafter		18,472
Total future lease payments		72,992
Imputed interest		(20,475	)
Total	$	52,517

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

(j) Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (“ASU 2016-13”). ASU 2016-13 is intended to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. This standard will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company has not yet completed its assessment of the impact of the new standard on its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (A Consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force)” (“ASU 2016-15”). ASU 2016-15 is intended to reduce differences in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. This standard will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted the new standard during the first quarter of 2018 and its adoption did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. 

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment” (“ASU 2017-04”). ASU 2017-04 is intended to simplify the accounting for goodwill impairment. The guidance removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. This standard will be effective for interim and annual goodwill impairment tests beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company adopted the new standard during the first quarter of 2018 and its adoption did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Policy [Policy Text Block]

(k) Redeemable noncontrolling interest

Redeemable noncontrolling interests are interests in subsidiaries that are redeemable outside of the Company’s control either for cash or other assets. These interests are classified as mezzanine equity and measured at the greater of estimated redemption value at the end of each reporting period or the historical cost basis of the noncontrolling interests adjusted for cumulative earnings allocations.  The resulting increases or decreases in the estimated redemption amount are affected by corresponding charges against retained earnings, or in the absence of retained earnings, additional paid-in-capital.

Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]

(l) Investments – Cost Method

On April 10, 2015, the Company made a $5 million investment in MGM’s world-class casino property, MGM National Harbor, located in Prince George’s County, Maryland, which has a predominately African-American demographic profile. On November 30, 2016, the Company contributed an additional $35 million to complete its investment. This investment further diversified our platform in the entertainment industry while still focusing on our core demographic. We accounted for this investment on a cost basis. Our MGM National Harbor investment entitles us to an annual cash distribution based on net gaming revenue. Our MGM investment is included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets and its income in the amount of approximately $1.7 million and $1.6 million, for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, is recorded in other income on the consolidated statements of operations. The cost method investment is subject to a periodic impairment review in the normal course. The Company reviewed the investment and concluded that no impairment to the carrying value was required. As of December 4, 2018, the Company’s interest in the MGM National Harbor Casino secures the MGM National Harbor Loan.

Content Assets [Policy Text Block]

(m) Content Assets

Our cable television segment has entered into contracts to acquire entertainment programming rights and programs from distributors and producers. The license periods granted in these contracts generally run from one year to ten years. Contract payments are made in installments over terms that are generally shorter than the contract period. Each contract is recorded as an asset and a liability at an amount equal to its gross contractual commitment when the license period begins and the program is available for its first airing. Acquired content is generally amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the license which reflects the estimated usage. For certain content for which the pattern of usage is accelerated, amortization is based upon the actual usage. Amortization of content assets is recorded in the consolidated statement of operations as programming and technical expenses.

The Company also has programming for which the Company has engaged third parties to develop and produce, and it owns most or all rights (commissioned programming). In accordance with ASC 926, content amortization expense for each period is recognized based on the revenue forecast model, which approximates the proportion that estimated advertising and affiliate revenues for the current period represent in relation to the estimated remaining total lifetime revenues as of the beginning of the current period.  Management regularly reviews, and revises when necessary, its total revenue estimates, which may result in a change in the rate of amortization and/or a write-down of the asset to fair value. 

Acquired program rights are recorded at the lower of unamortized cost or estimated net realizable value. Estimated net realizable values are based on the estimated revenues associated with the program materials and related expenses. The Company did not record any additional amortization expense as a result of evaluating its contracts for recoverability for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. All produced and licensed content is classified as a long-term asset, except for the portion of the unamortized content balance that is expected to be amortized within one year which is classified as a current asset. 

Tax incentives that state and local governments offer that are directly measured based on production activities are recorded as reductions in production costs.

Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]

(n) Derivatives

The Company recognizes all derivatives at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets as either an asset or liability. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation.

The Company accounts for the Employment Agreement Award as a derivative instrument in accordance with ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging.” The Company estimated the fair value of the award at March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, to be approximately $26.0 million and $25.7 million, respectively, and accordingly adjusted its liability to this amount. The long-term portion is recorded in other long-term liabilities and the current portion is recorded in other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The expense associated with the Employment Agreement Award was recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as corporate selling, general and administrative expenses and was approximately $1.9 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

The Company’s obligation to pay the Employment Agreement Award was triggered after the Company recovered 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 aggregate investment 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. In September 2014, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved terms for a new employment agreement with the CEO, including a renewal of the Employment Agreement Award upon similar terms as in the prior employment agreement. Prior to the quarter ended September 30, 2018, there were probability factors included in the calculation of the award related to the likelihood that the award will be realized. During the quarter ended September 30, 2018, management changed the methodology used in calculating the fair value of the Company's Employment Agreement Award liability to simplify the calculation. As part of the simplified calculation, the Company eliminated certain adjustments made to its aggregate investment in TV One, including the treatment of historical dividends paid and potential distribution of assets upon liquidation. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the simplified method which eliminates certain assumptions that were historically used in the determination of the fair value of this liability.

Related Party Transactions [Policy Text Block]

(o) Related Party Transactions

Reach Media operates the Tom Joyner Foundation’s Fantastic Voyage® (the “Fantastic Voyage®”), a fund raising event, on behalf of the Tom Joyner Foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”), a 501(c)(3) entity. The agreements under which the Fantastic Voyage® operates provide that Reach Media provide all necessary operations of the cruise and that Reach Media will be reimbursed its expenditures and receive a fee plus a performance bonus for the cruise. Distributions from operating income or operating revenues, depending upon the year, are in the following order until the funds are depleted: up to $250,000 to the Foundation, reimbursement of Reach’s expenditures, up to $1.0 million fee to Reach, a performance bonus of up to 50% of remaining operating income to Reach, with the balance remaining with the Foundation. For years 2020 through 2022, $250,000 to the Foundation is guaranteed. Reach Media’s earnings for the Fantastic Voyage® may not exceed $1.7 million in 2018 and 2019, nor $1.75 million in 2020 and thereafter. The Foundation’s remittances to Reach Media under the agreements are limited to its Fantastic Voyage®-related cash revenues. Reach Media bears the risk should the Fantastic Voyage® sustain a loss and bears all credit risk associated with the related customer cabin sales. The agreement between Reach and the Foundation automatically renews annually unless termination is mutually agreed or unless a party’s financial requirements are not met, in which case that party not in breach of their obligations has the right, but not the obligation, to terminate unilaterally. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Foundation owed Reach Media approximately $2.1 million and $208,000, respectively, under the agreements for the operations on the cruises.

Reach Media provides office facilities (including office space, telecommunications facilities, and office equipment) to the Foundation, and to Tom Joyner, LTD. (“Limited”), Tom Joyner’s production company. Such services are provided to the Foundation and to Limited on a pass-through basis at cost. Additionally, from time to time, the Foundation and Limited reimburse Reach Media for expenditures paid on their behalf at Reach Media-related events. Under these arrangements, as of March 31, 2019, the Foundation and Limited owed $34,000 and $3,000 to Reach Media, respectively. As of December 31, 2018, the Foundation and Limited owed $34,000 and $2,000 to Reach Media, respectively.

Karen Wishart is employed as an Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer of the Company and as a Vice President of each of the Company's subsidiaries. Ms. Wishart owns a controlling interest in a temporary staffing and recruiting services firm. During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company paid the staffing and recruiting services firm $0 and $22,000, respectively. Subsequent to Ms. Wishart’s hiring on October 2, 2017, on a limited basis, the staffing firm can continue to provide new staffing and/or recruiting services to the Company. However, the staffing firm will only be reimbursed for direct expenses actually incurred.

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]

The following chart shows our net revenue (and sources) for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019		2018
	(Unaudited) (In thousands)
Net Revenue:
Radio Advertising	$	42,439	$	44,622
Political Advertising		123		200
Digital Advertising		7,437		8,146
Cable Television Advertising		20,193		18,936
Cable Television Affiliate Fees		27,475		27,250
Event Revenues & Other		782		467
Net Revenue (as reported)	$	98,449	$	99,621

Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]

Contract assets (unbilled receivables) and contract liabilities (customer advances and unearned income and unearned event income) that are not separately stated in our consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2019, December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2018 were as follows:

	March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018		March 31, 2018
	(Unaudited)					(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Contract assets:
Unbilled receivables		$	6,529	$	3,425	$	6,284
Contract liabilities:
Customer advances and unearned income		$	3,836	$	3,766	$	4,516
Unearned event income			8,201		3,864		6,157

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 March 31,
	2019			2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In Thousands)
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(6,663	)	$	(22,555	)
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net loss per share – weighted-average outstanding shares		45,001,767			46,757,386
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock		—			—
Denominator for diluted net loss per share – weighted-average outstanding shares		45,001,767			46,757,386
Net loss attributable to common stockholders per share – basic and diluted	$	(0.15	)	$	(0.48	)

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

All stock options and restricted stock awards were excluded from the diluted calculation for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.  The following table summarizes the potential common shares excluded from the diluted calculation. 

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019		2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Stock options		3,549		5,537
Restricted stock awards		1,256		2,348

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

As of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, respectively, the fair values of our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized as follows:

	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
As of March 31, 2019
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Contingent consideration (a)	$	2,628		—		—	$	2,628
Employment agreement award (b)		26,011		—		—		26,011
Total	$	28,639	$	—	$	—	$	28,639
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (c)	$	10,401	$	—	$	—	$	10,401
As of December 31, 2018
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Contingent consideration (a)	$	2,831		—		—	$	2,831
Employment agreement award (b)		25,660		—		—		25,660
Total	$	28,491	$	—	$	—	$	28,491
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (c)	$	10,232	$	—	$	—	$	10,232

(a)  This balance is measured based on the income approach to valuation in the form of a Monte Carlo simulation. The Monte Carlo simulation method is suited to instances such as this where there is non-diversifiable risk. It is also well-suited to multi-year, path dependent scenarios. Significant inputs to the Monte Carlo method include forecasted net revenues, discount rate and expected volatility. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating the contingent consideration.

(b)  Each quarter, pursuant to an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is eligible to receive an award (the “Employment Agreement Award”) amount equal to approximately 4% 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 (based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One as determined by a discounted cash flow analysis), and an assessment of the probability that the Employment Agreement will be renewed and contain this provision. The Company’s obligation to pay the award was triggered after the Company recovered 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 aggregate investment 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 using a discounted cash flow analysis. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value. In September 2014, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved terms for a new employment agreement with the CEO, including a renewal of the Employment Agreement Award upon similar terms as in the prior Employment Agreement. Prior to the quarter ended September 30, 2018, there were probability factors included in the calculation of the award related to the likelihood that the award will be realized. During the quarter ended September 30, 2018, management changed the methodology used in calculating the fair value of the Company's Employment Agreement Award liability to simplify the calculation. As part of the simplified calculation, the Company eliminated certain adjustments made to its aggregate investment in TV One, including the treatment of historical dividends paid and potential distribution of assets upon liquidation. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the simplified method which eliminates certain assumptions that were historically used in the determination of the fair value of this liability. 

(c)  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]

There were no transfers in or out of Level 1, 2, or 3 during the three months ended March 31, 2019. The following table presents the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended March 31, 2019:

	Contingent Consideration			Employment Agreement Award			Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
	(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	2,831		$	25,660		$	10,232
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		—			—			125
Distribution		(279	)		(1,558	)		—
Change in fair value		76			1,909			44
Balance at March 31, 2019	$	2,628		$	26,011		$	10,401
The amount of total (losses)/income for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses/income relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	$	(76	)	$	(1,909	)	$	—

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

Losses and income included in earnings were recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as corporate selling, general and administrative expenses for the employment agreement award for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. Losses included in earnings were recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as selling, general and administrative expenses for contingent consideration for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. 

		Significant	As of March 31, 2019			As of December 31, 2018
Level 3 liabilities	Valuation Technique	Unobservable Inputs	Significant Unobservable Input Value
Contingent consideration	Monte Carlo Simulation	Expected volatility		31.8	%		34.6	%
Contingent consideration	Monte Carlo Simulation	Discount Rate		15.5	%		15.0	%
Employment agreement award	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate		11.0	%		11.0	%
Employment agreement award	Discounted Cash Flow	Long-term Growth Rate		2.5	%		2.5	%
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Discount Rate		10.5	%		10.5	%
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	Discounted Cash Flow	Long-term Growth Rate		1.0	%		1.0	%

Schedule Of Quantitative Information Related To Operating Leases [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth the components of lease expense and the weighted average remaining lease term and the weighted average discount rate for the Company’s leases as of March 31, 2019, dollars in thousands:

Operating Lease Cost (Cost resulting from lease payments)	$	3,057
Variable Lease Cost (Cost excluded from lease payments)		103
Total Lease Cost	$	3,160
Operating Lease - Operating Cash Flows (Fixed Payments)	$	3,268
Operating Lease - Operating Cash Flows (Liability Reduction)	$	1,897
Weighted Average Lease Term - Operating Leases		6.28 years
Weighted Average Discount Rate - Operating Leases		11.00	%

Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]

As of March 31, 2019, maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:

For the Year Ended December 31,	(Dollars in thousands)
For the remaining nine months ending December 31, 2019	$	9,790
2020		12,448
2021		11,619
2022		10,941
2023		9,722
Thereafter		18,472
Total future lease payments		72,992
Imputed interest		(20,475	)
Total	$	52,517

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GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Goodwill and Radio Broadcasting Licenses [Abstract]

Schedule Of Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

The table below presents the changes in the Company’s goodwill carrying values for its four reportable segments.

	Radio Broadcasting Segment			Reach Media Segment			Digital Segment			Cable Television Segment		Total
	(In thousands)
Gross goodwill	$	155,000		$	30,468		$	27,567		$	165,044	$	378,079
Additions		—			—			—			—		—
Impairments		—			—			—			—		—
Accumulated impairment losses		(101,848	)		(16,114	)		(14,545	)		—		(132,507	)
Net goodwill at March 31, 2019	$	53,152		$	14,354		$	13,022		$	165,044	$	245,572

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LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Long Term Debt [Table Text Block]

Long-term debt consists of the following:

	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
2018 Credit Facility	$	181,438	$	192,000
MGM National Harbor Loan		50,549		50,066
2017 Credit Facility		323,102		323,926
9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2020		—		2,037
7.375% Senior Secured Notes due April 2022		350,000		350,000
Asset-backed credit facility		3,000		—
Comcast Note due April 2019		—		11,872
Total debt		908,089		929,901
Less: current portion of long-term debt		20,626		38,706
Less: original issue discount and issuance costs		16,517		17,438
Long-term debt, net	$	870,946	$	873,757

Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]

Future scheduled minimum principal payments of debt as of March 31, 2019, are as follows: 

	2018  Credit Facility		MGM National Harbor Loan		Asset-backed  Credit Facility		2017  Credit  Facility		7.38% Senior Secured Notes  due April 2022		Total
	(In thousands)
April - December 2019	$	10,800		—		—	$	2,473	$	—	$	13,273
2020		20,929		—		—		3,297		—		24,226
2021		19,200		—		3,000		3,297		—		25,497
2022		130,509		50,549		—		3,297		350,000		534,355
2023		—		—		—		310,738		—		310,738
2024 and thereafter		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total Debt	$	181,438	$	50,549		3,000	$	323,102	$	350,000	$	908,089

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]

Transactions and other information relating to stock options for the three months ended March 31, 2019, are summarized below:

	Number of Options		Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (In Years)		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2018		3,569,000	$	2.12		7.19	$	130,000
Grants		—	$	—
Exercised		15,000	$	1.90
Forfeited/cancelled/expired/settled		5,000	$	1.90
Balance as of March 31, 2019		3,549,000	$	2.12		6.94	$	462,000
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2019		3,518,000	$	2.12		6.92	$	458,000
Unvested at March 31, 2019		187,000	$	1.90		8.42	$	19,000
Exercisable at March 31, 2019		3,362,000	$	2.13		6.85	$	443,000

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]

Transactions and other information relating to restricted stock grants for the three months ended March 31, 2019, are summarized below: 

	Shares			Average Fair Value at Grant Date
Unvested at December 31, 2018		2,124,000		$	1.85
Grants		780,000		$	2.13
Vested		(2,453,000	)	$	1.91
Forfeited/cancelled/expired		(32,000	)	$	2.41
Unvested at March 31, 2019		419,000		$	2.01

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2019

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

Detailed segment data for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, is presented in the following tables:

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019			2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Net Revenue:
Radio Broadcasting	$	36,749		$	39,513
Reach Media		6,973			6,520
Digital		7,437			8,146
Cable Television		47,823			46,186
Corporate/Eliminations*		(533	)		(744	)
Consolidated	$	98,449		$	99,621
Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets):
Radio Broadcasting	$	26,887		$	27,241
Reach Media		6,352			6,501
Digital		7,545			10,445
Cable Television		25,976			26,666
Corporate/Eliminations		7,298			6,609
Consolidated	$	74,058		$	77,462
Depreciation and Amortization:
Radio Broadcasting	$	869		$	870
Reach Media		59			63
Digital		461			476
Cable Television		6,575			6,557
Corporate/Eliminations		310			322
Consolidated	$	8,274		$	8,288
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:
Radio Broadcasting	$	—		$	6,556
Reach Media		—			—
Digital		—			—
Cable Television		—			—
Corporate/Eliminations		—			—
Consolidated	$	—		$	6,556
Operating income (loss):
Radio Broadcasting	$	8,993		$	4,846
Reach Media		562			(44	)
Digital		(569	)		(2,775	)
Cable Television		15,272			12,963
Corporate/Eliminations		(8,141	)		(7,675	)
Consolidated	$	16,117		$	7,315

* Intercompany revenue included in net revenue above is as follows:

Radio Broadcasting $ (533 ) $ (744 )

Capital expenditures by segment are as follows:

Radio Broadcasting	$	221	$	417
Reach Media		19		34
Digital		318		380
Cable Television		96		42
Corporate/Eliminations		53		41
Consolidated	$	707	$	914

	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018
	(Unaudited)
	(In thousands)
Total Assets:
Radio Broadcasting	$	742,201	$	717,400
Reach Media		37,149		34,388
Digital		27,182		24,389
Cable Television		413,189		402,511
Corporate/Eliminations		51,868		58,721
Consolidated	$	1,271,589	$	1,237,409

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Net Revenue	$ 98,449	$ 99,621
Radio Advertising [Member]
Net Revenue	42,439	44,622
Political Advertising [Member]
Net Revenue	123	200
Digital Advertising [Member]
Net Revenue	7,437	8,146
Cable Television Advertising [Member]
Net Revenue	20,193	18,936
Cable Television Affiliate Fees [Member]
Net Revenue	27,475	27,250
Event Revenues & Other [Member]
Net Revenue	$ 782	$ 467

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018
Contract assets:
Unbilled receivables	$ 6,529	$ 3,425	$ 6,284
Contract liabilities:
Customer advances and unearned income	3,836	3,766	4,516
Unearned event income	$ 8,201	$ 3,864	$ 6,157

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$ (6,663)	$ (22,555)
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net loss per share – weighted-average outstanding shares	45,001,767	46,757,386
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock	0	0
Denominator for diluted net loss per share – weighted-average outstanding shares	45,001,767	46,757,386
Net loss attributable to common stockholders per share – basic and diluted	$ (0.15)	$ (0.48)

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 3) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	3,549	5,537
Restricted Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	1,256	2,348

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Contingent consideration	[1]	$ 2,628	$ 2,831
Employment agreement award	[2]	26,011	25,660
Total		28,639	28,491
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	[3]	10,401	10,232
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Contingent consideration	[1]	0	0
Employment agreement award	[2]	0	0
Total		0	0
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	[3]	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Contingent consideration	[1]	0	0
Employment agreement award	[2]	0	0
Total		0	0
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	[3]	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Liabilities subject to fair value measurement:
Contingent consideration	[1]	2,628	2,831
Employment agreement award	[2]	26,011	25,660
Total		28,639	28,491
Mezzanine equity subject to fair value measurement:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	[3]	$ 10,401	$ 10,232

[1] This balance is measured based on the income approach to valuation in the form of a Monte Carlo simulation. The Monte Carlo simulation method is suited to instances such as this where there is non-diversifiable risk. It is also well-suited to multi-year, path dependent scenarios. Significant inputs to the Monte Carlo method include forecasted net revenues, discount rate and expected volatility. A third-party valuation firm assisted the Company in estimating the contingent consideration.

[2] Each quarter, pursuant to an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) executed in April 2008, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is eligible to receive an award (the “Employment Agreement Award”) amount equal to approximately 4% 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 (based on the estimated enterprise fair value of TV One as determined by a discounted cash flow analysis), and an assessment of the probability that the Employment Agreement will be renewed and contain this provision. The Company’s obligation to pay the award was triggered after the Company recovered 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 aggregate investment 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 using a discounted cash flow analysis. Significant inputs to the discounted cash flow analysis include forecasted operating results, discount rate and a terminal value. In September 2014, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved terms for a new employment agreement with the CEO, including a renewal of the Employment Agreement Award upon similar terms as in the prior Employment Agreement. Prior to the quarter ended September 30, 2018, there were probability factors included in the calculation of the award related to the likelihood that the award will be realized. During the quarter ended September 30, 2018, management changed the methodology used in calculating the fair value of the Company's Employment Agreement Award liability to simplify the calculation. As part of the simplified calculation, the Company eliminated certain adjustments made to its aggregate investment in TV One, including the treatment of historical dividends paid and potential distribution of assets upon liquidation. The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the simplified method which eliminates certain assumptions that were historically used in the determination of the fair value of this liability.

[3] 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.

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 5) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Contingent Consideration [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 2,831
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0
Distribution	(279)
Change in fair value	76
Balance, end of period	2,628
The amount of total income (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held	(76)
Employment Agreement Award [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	25,660
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0
Distribution	(1,558)
Change in fair value	1,909
Balance, end of period	26,011
The amount of total income (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held	(1,909)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	10,232
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	125
Distribution	0
Change in fair value	44
Balance, end of period	10,401
The amount of total income (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held	$ 0

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 6)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Contingent Consideration [Member] | Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Assumptions Measurement Rate	31.80%	34.60%
Contingent Consideration [Member] | Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Assumptions Measurement Rate	15.50%	15.00%
Employment Agreement Award [Member] | Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Assumptions Measurement Rate	11.00%	11.00%
Employment Agreement Award [Member] | Measurement Input, Long-term Revenue Growth Rate [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Assumptions Measurement Rate	2.50%	2.50%
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Assumptions Measurement Rate	10.50%	10.50%
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Measurement Input, Long-term Revenue Growth Rate [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Assumptions Measurement Rate	1.00%	1.00%

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 7)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Operating Lease Cost (Cost resulting from lease payments)	$ 3,057
Variable Lease Cost (Cost excluded from lease payments)	103
Total Lease Cost	3,160
Operating Lease - Operating Cash Flows (Fixed Payments)	3,268
Operating Lease - Operating Cash Flows (Liability Reduction)	$ 1,897
Weighted Average Lease Term - Operating Leases	6 years 3 months 10 days
Weighted Average Discount Rate - Operating Leases	11.00%

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 8) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
For the remaining nine months ending December 31, 2019	$ 9,790
2020	12,448
2021	11,619
2022	10,941
2023	9,722
Thereafter	18,472
Total future lease payments	72,992
Imputed interest	(20,475)
Total	$ 52,517

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ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Textual) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 20, 2018	Apr. 18, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016	Apr. 10, 2015
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 0		$ 350,000,000
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure				$ 332,500,000
Cost of Goods and Services Sold		30,950,000	$ 32,147,000
Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total		33,139,000	35,235,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage				9.25%
Reassessed Estimated Fair Value of Award		26,000,000		$ 25,700,000
Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party, Total		$ 2,100,000		208,000
Related Party Transaction, Terms and Manner of Settlement		Distributions from operating income or operating revenues, depending upon the year, are in the following order until the funds are depleted: up to $250,000 to the Foundation, reimbursement of Reach’s expenditures, up to $1.0 million fee to Reach, a performance bonus of up to 50% of remaining operating income to Reach, with the balance remaining with the Foundation.
Revenues		$ 98,449,000	99,621,000
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use		$ 0	6,556,000
Related Party Transaction Revenue Terms and Manner of Settlement		For years 2020 through 2022, $250,000 to the Foundation is guaranteed. Reach Media’s earnings for the Fantastic Voyage® may not exceed $1.7 million in 2018 and 2019, nor $1.75 million in 2020 and thereafter.
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset		$ 47,910,000		0
Operating Lease, Liability		52,517,000
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset					$ 49,800,000
Operating Lease, Liability					54,100,000
Cumulative Effect on Retained Earnings, Net of Tax	$ 5,800,000
Deferred Rent Credit					$ 4,300,000
Customer Advances [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Revenues		1,400,000	1,500,000
Credit Facility 2017 [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		323,100,000		323,900,000			$ 350,000,000
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure		307,600,000		305,800,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount							$ 350,000,000
Credit Facility 2018 [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		181,400,000		192,000,000
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure		185,100,000		195,900,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount						$ 192,000,000
Staffing And Recruiting Services [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction		$ 0	22,000
Comcast Note [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross				11,900,000
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure				11,900,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		10.47%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 11,900,000
MGM National Harbor [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		50,500,000		50,100,000
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure		56,600,000		$ 56,100,000
Investment Owned, at Cost								$ 35,000,000	$ 5,000,000
Other Income		1,700,000	1,600,000
Employment Agreement Award [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total		1,900,000	1,200,000
Barter Transactions [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax		566,000	749,000
Cost of Goods and Services Sold		416,000	708,000
Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total		150,000	41,000
Radio broadcasting and Reach Media segments [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Sales Commissions and Fees		4,800,000	5,300,000
Launch Support Assets [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Total		$ 151,000	0
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Weighted Average Amortization Period		7 years 9 months 18 days		7 years 9 months 18 days
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Remaining Weighted Average Amortization Period		5 years 9 months 18 days		6 years 1 month 6 days
Amortization of Intangible Assets		$ 105,000	105,000
Detroit Market Radio Broadcasting Licenses [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use			3,800,000
Charlotte Market Radio Broadcasting Licenses [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use			2,700,000
Tom Joyner Foundation Inc [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party, Total		34,000		$ 34,000
Tom Joyner Limited [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party, Total		$ 3,000		$ 2,000
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Percentage Of Award Amount				4.00%
Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2020 [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross				$ 2,000,000
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure				$ 2,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		9.25%
Senior Subordinated Notes due March 2022 [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 350,000,000
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure		$ 340,400,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		7.375%
MGM National Harbor Loan [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 50,500,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		50,000,000
ABL Facility [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		3,000,000
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure		3,000,000
Tv One Llc [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Sales Commissions and Fees		$ 3,700,000	$ 3,500,000
Reach Media Inc [Member]
ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent		80.00%

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ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS (Details Textual) - USD ($)		1 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 08, 2018	May 02, 2017	Jan. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Aug. 09, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses			$ 25,000,000
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Net Proceeds, Investing Activities		$ 25,000,000
Sale And Leaseback Transaction Gain		$ 22,500,000
Sale and Leaseback Transaction, Gain (Loss), Net				$ 14,400,000
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Deferred Gain, Net				$ 8,100,000
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Indefinite Live Intangible Assets Land And Land Improvements					$ 1,100,000
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Indefinite Live Intangible Assets Towers					512,000
Proceeds from Property Plant and Equipment Received in Cash	$ 12,200,000
Red Zebra Broadcasting [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets, Radio Broadcasting Licenses					2,000,000
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Including Goodwill					91,000
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Indefinite Live Intangible Assets Advertiser Agreements					206,000
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Indefinite Live Intangible Assets Other Property And Equipment					$ 254,000
Detroit radio station [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from Sale of Property Held-for-sale	$ 12,700,000

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GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Schedule of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross goodwill	$ 378,079
Additions	0
Impairments	0
Accumulated impairment losses	(132,507)
Net goodwill at March 31, 2019	245,572	$ 245,572
Radio Broadcasting Segment [Member]
Schedule of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross goodwill	155,000
Additions	0
Impairments	0
Accumulated impairment losses	(101,848)
Net goodwill at March 31, 2019	53,152
Reach Media Segment [Member]
Schedule of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross goodwill	30,468
Additions	0
Impairments	0
Accumulated impairment losses	(16,114)
Net goodwill at March 31, 2019	14,354
Digital Segment [Member]
Schedule of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross goodwill	27,567
Additions	0
Impairments	0
Accumulated impairment losses	(14,545)
Net goodwill at March 31, 2019	13,022
Cable Television Segment [Member]
Schedule of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross goodwill	165,044
Additions	0
Impairments	0
Accumulated impairment losses	0
Net goodwill at March 31, 2019	$ 165,044

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GOODWILL AND RADIO BROADCASTING LICENSES (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Schedule of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 0
Charlotte Goodwill [Member]
Schedule of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		$ 2,700
Radio Broadcasting Licenses [Member]
Schedule of Goodwill, Radio Broadcasting Licenses And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived		$ 3,800

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LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 908,089	$ 929,901
Less: current portion of long-term debt	20,626	38,706
Less: original issue discount and issuance costs	16,517	17,438
Long-term debt, net	870,946	873,757
2017 Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	323,102	323,926
2018 Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	181,438	192,000
Asset Backed Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	3,000	0
9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	0	2,037
7.375% Senior Secured Notes due April 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	350,000	350,000
Comcast Note due April 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	0	11,872
MGM National Harbor Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 50,549	$ 50,066

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LONG-TERM DEBT (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
April - December 2019	$ 13,273
2020	24,226
2021	25,497
2022	534,355
2023	310,738
2024 and thereafter	0
Total Debt	908,089	$ 929,901
2018 Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
April - December 2019	10,800
2020	20,929
2021	19,200
2022	130,509
2023	0
2024 and thereafter	0
Total Debt	181,438
MGM National Harbor Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
April - December 2019	0
2020	0
2021	0
2022	50,549
2023	0
2024 and thereafter	0
Total Debt	50,549	50,066
Asset Backed [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
April - December 2019	0
2020	0
2021	3,000
2022	0
2023	0
2024 and thereafter	0
Total Debt	3,000
2017 Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
April - December 2019	2,473
2020	3,297
2021	3,297
2022	3,297
2023	310,738
2024 and thereafter	0
Total Debt	323,102
7.38% Senior Secured Notes due April 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
April - December 2019	0
2020	0
2021	0
2022	350,000
2023	0
2024 and thereafter	0
Total Debt	$ 350,000	$ 350,000

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LONG-TERM DEBT (Details Textual) - USD ($)		1 Months Ended				3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Feb. 10, 2014	Dec. 19, 2018	Apr. 18, 2017	Apr. 21, 2016	Apr. 17, 2015	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 20, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Covenant Compliance Description For Maintaining Interest Coverage Ratio												maintaining an interest coverage ratio of no less than:$1.25 to 1.00 on June 30, 2017 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter
Covenant Compliance Description For Maintaining Total Leverage Ratio												maintaining a senior leverage ratio of no greater than: $5.85 to 1.00 on June 30, 2017 and the last day of each fiscal quarter thereafter.
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount						$ 788,000
Long-term Debt, Gross						0	$ 350,000,000				$ 350,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage							9.25%				9.25%
Gain Losses on Extinguishment of Debt						0				$ 239,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms			The 2017 Credit Facility contains customary representations and warranties and events of default, affirmative and negative covenants (in each case, subject to materiality exceptions and qualifications) which may be more restrictive than those governing the Notes. The 2017 Credit Facility also contains certain financial covenants, including a maintenance covenant requiring the Company’s interest expense coverage ratio (defined as the ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense) to be greater than or equal to 1.25 to 1.00 and its total senior secured leverage ratio (defined as the ratio of consolidated net senior secured indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA) to be less than or equal to 5.85 to 1.00.								The 2018 Credit Facility contains customary representations and warranties and events of default, affirmative and negative covenants (in each case, subject to materiality exceptions and qualifications). The 2018 Credit Facility also contains certain financial covenants, including a maintenance covenant requiring the Company's total gross leverage ratio to be not greater than 8.0 to 1.00 in 2019, 7.5 to 1.00 in 2020, 7.25 to 1.00 in 2021 and 6.75 to 1.00 in 2022.
Interest Expense, Total						22,151,000				19,281,000
Debt Instrument Additional Interest Payment Term On Prepayment			Beginning with the interest payment date occurring in June 2017 and ending in March 2023, the Company will be required to repay principal, to the extent then outstanding, equal to 1∕4 of 1% of the aggregate initial principal amount of all term loans incurred on the effective date of the 2017 Credit Facility.
Comcast Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount						$ 11,900,000
Long-term Debt, Gross							$ 11,900,000				$ 11,900,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						10.47%
2022 Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross					$ 350,000,000
Debt Instrument, Description					an original issue price of 100.0% plus accrued interest
9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross							2,000,000				2,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						9.25%
Gain Losses on Extinguishment of Debt							2,800,000
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount							$ 243,000,000				$ 243,000,000
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage							100.88%
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost							$ 649,000
Premium Paid to the Bondholders							2,100,000
9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 2020 [Member] | Private Offering [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 335,000,000
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment	$ 15,500,000
7.375% Senior Subordinated Notes due April 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Description					The 2022 Notes were offered at an original issue price of 100.0% plus accrued interest from April 17, 2015, and will mature on April 15, 2022. Interest on the 2022
MGM National Harbor Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount						$ 50,000,000
Long-term Debt, Gross						50,500,000
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net						1,000,000
Long Term Debt Percentage Paid In Kind											4.00%
Debt Issuance Costs, Net						1,700,000
Asset Backed Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross						3,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity				$ 25,000,000
Percentage Borrowing Of Eligible Accounts				(85.00%)
2017 Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount			$ 350,000,000
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Total		$ 20,000,000				824,000				875,000
Long-term Debt, Gross			$ 350,000,000			323,100,000	323,900,000				$ 323,900,000
Debt Instrument, Description			The 2017 Credit Facility matures on the earlier of (i) April 18, 2023, or (ii) in the event such debt is not repaid or refinanced, 91 days prior to the maturity of either of the Company’s 2022 Notes or the Company’s 2020 Notes. At the Company’s election, the interest rate on borrowings under the 2017 Credit Facility are based on either (i) the then applicable base rate (as defined in the 2017 Credit Facility) as, for any day, a rate per annum (rounded upward, if necessary, to the next 1/100th of 1%) equal to the greater of (a) the prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal, (b) 1/2 of 1% in excess rate of the overnight Federal Funds Rate at any given time, (c) the one-month LIBOR rate commencing on such day plus 1.00%) and (d) 2%, or (ii) the then applicable LIBOR rate (as defined in the 2017 Credit Facility). The average interest rate was approximately 6.51% for 2019 and was 5.71% for 2018.
2018 Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount													$ 192,000,000
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Total						10,600,000
Long-term Debt, Gross						181,400,000	$ 192,000,000				$ 192,000,000
Debt Instrument, Description											The 2018 Credit Facility matures on December 31, 2022 (the "Maturity Date"). Interest rates on borrowings under the 2018 Credit Facility will be either (i) from the Funding Date to the Maturity Date, 12.875% per annum, (ii) 11.875% per annum, once 50% of the term loan borrowings have been repaid or (iii) 10.875% per annum, once 75% of the term loan borrowings have been repaid. Interest payments begin on the last day of the 3-month period commencing on the Funding Date.
Interest Expense, Total						943,000				715,000
Debt Instrument Additional Interest Payment Term On Prepayment											The term loans may be voluntarily prepaid prior to February 15, 2020 subject to payment of a prepayment premium. The Company will be required to repay principal to the extent then outstanding on each quarterly interest payment date, commencing on the quarterly interest payment date ending March 2019, equal to one quarter of 7.5% of the aggregate initial principal amount of all term loans incurred on the Funding Date to December 2019, commencing on the quarterly interest payment date ending March 2020, one quarter of 10.0% of the aggregate initial principal amount of all term loans incurred on the Funding Date to December 2021, and, commencing on the quarterly interest payment date ending March 2021, one quarter of 12.5% of the aggregate initial principal amount of all term loans incurred on the Funding Date to December 2022. The Company will also be required to use 75% of excess cash flow (as defined in the 2018 Credit Facility, which exclude any distributions to the Company or its restricted subsidiaries in respect of its interests in the MGM National Harbor) to repay outstanding term loans at par, paid semiannually and to use 100% of all distributions to the Company or its restricted subsidiaries received in respect of its interest in the MGM National Harbor to repay outstanding terms loans at par.
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net						3,800,000
2018 Credit Facility [Member] | Debt Financing Cost [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Issuance Costs, Net						$ 875,000
Senior Subordinated Notes Due From 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					7.375%
Gain Losses on Extinguishment of Debt								$ 120,000	$ 626,000	$ 239,000
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount								$ 5,000,000	$ 14,000,000			$ 11,000,000
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage								97.25%	95.125%	97.375%

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INCOME TAXES (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 2,248	$ 12,840
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest, Total	$ (4,290)	$ (9,682)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	(52.40%)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent	29.40%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount	$ 3,500

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details 1) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Options, Grants		732,869
Number of Options, Exercised	15,000
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Options, Outstanding at Beginning of Year	3,569,000
Number of Options, Grants	0
Number of Options, Exercised	15,000
Number of Option, Forfeited/cancelled/expired/settled	5,000
Number of Options, Balance at End of Year	3,549,000		3,569,000
Number of Options, Vested and expected to vest	3,518,000
Number of Options, Unvested	187,000
Number of Options, Exercisable	3,362,000
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at Beginning of Year (in dollars per share)	$ 2.12
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Grants (in dollars per share)	0
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised (in dollars per share)	1.90
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Forfeited/cancelled/expired/settled (in dollars per share)	1.90
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Balance at End of Year (in dollars per share)	2.12		$ 2.12
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Vested and expected to vest (in dollars per share)	2.12
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Unvested (in dollars per share)	1.90
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable (in dollars per share)	$ 2.13
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding (in years)	6 years 11 months 8 days		7 years 2 months 8 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Vested and expected to vest (in years)	6 years 11 months 1 day
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Unvested (in years)	8 years 5 months 1 day
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable (in years)			6 years 10 months 6 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding	$ 462,000		$ 130,000
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested and expected to vest	458,000
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Unvested	19,000
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable	$ 443,000

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details 2) - Restricted Stock [Member]	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019 $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares, Unvested at beginning of year | shares	2,124,000
Shares, Grants | shares	780,000
Shares, Vested | shares	(2,453,000)
Shares, Forfeited/cancelled/expired | shares	(32,000)
Shares, Unvested at end of year | shares	419,000
Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Unvested at beginning of year (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 1.85
Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Grants (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	2.13
Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	1.91
Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Forfeited/cancelled/expired (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	2.41
Average Fair Value at Grant Date, Unvested at end of year (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 2.01

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details Textual) - USD ($)				1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 20, 2018	May 05, 2018	Aug. 07, 2017	Oct. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2009
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value					$ 2,448,000	$ 2,951,000
Repurchase Of Common Stock Price Per Share					$ 2.24
Share-based Compensation, Total					$ 511,000	$ 1,376,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Number of Shares					839,530	831,937
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross						732,869
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights					The grants were effective August 7, 2017. 470,000 shares of restricted stock and 470,000 stock options will vest in three installments, with the first installment of 33% vesting on January 5, 2018, and the second installment vesting on January 5, 2019, and the remaining installment vesting on January 5, 2020.
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 1,000,000	$ 5,000,000
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement by Sharebased Payment Award Options exercised Number of Shares					15,000
Stock Repurchase Program Expiration Date	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Stock Options					$ 535,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures					780,239	1,665,404
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period					780,000
Repurchase Program 2015 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount					$ 54,000
Chief Financial Officer [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights					The grants were effective January 5, 2018, and vested on January 5, 2019.
Employees [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross			470,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Stock Options					$ 172,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition					10 months
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures			575,262
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value					$ 1.59
Share based Compensation Arrangement By Share based Payment Award Restricted Stock Vested Number Of Shares			105,262
Chief Executive Officer and President [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights					The grants were effective January 5, 2018, and vested on January 5, 2019.
Common Class D [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares					369,000	1,000,455
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value					$ 755,000	$ 1,900,000
Repurchase Of Common Stock Price Per Share					$ 2.05	$ 1.93
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant					8,250,000
Common Class D [Member] | Stock Plan 2009 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized							8,250,000
Common Class D [Member] | Amended and Restated 2009 Stock Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant					2,085,957
Common Class D [Member] | Stock Vest Tax Repurchase [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares					852,000	567,791
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value					$ 1,600,000	$ 1,000,000
Repurchase Of Common Stock Price Per Share					$ 1.94	$ 1.80
Common Class D [Member] | Chief Administrative Officer [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Number of Shares				37,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period				37,500
Common Class D [Member] | Chairperson [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights					The grants were effective January 5, 2018, and vested on January 5, 2019.
Common Class D [Member] | Chairperson [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures			474,609
Common Class D [Member] | Chairperson [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross			210,937
Common Class D [Member] | Chief Executive Officer and President [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures			791,015
Common Class D [Member] | Chief Executive Officer and President [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures			270,833
Common Class D [Member] | Chief Executive Officer and President [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross			351,562
Common Class D [Member] | Chief Executive Officer and President [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants In Period, Gross			120,370
Common Class A [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares					22,380
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value					$ 50,000

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Standby Letters Of Credit [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Liability	$ 788,000

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue:		$ 98,449	$ 99,621
Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets):		74,058	77,462
Depreciation and Amortization:		8,274	8,288
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:		0	6,556
Operating income (loss):		16,117	7,315
Capital expenditures by segment are as follows:		707	914
Total Assets:		1,271,589		$ 1,237,409
Radio Broadcasting
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue:		36,749	39,513
Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets):		26,887	27,241
Depreciation and Amortization:		869	870
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:		0	6,556
Operating income (loss):		8,993	4,846
Capital expenditures by segment are as follows:		221	417
Total Assets:		742,201		717,400
Radio Broadcasting | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue:		(533)	(744)
Reach Media
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue:		6,973	6,520
Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets):		6,352	6,501
Depreciation and Amortization:		59	63
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:		0	0
Operating income (loss):		562	(44)
Capital expenditures by segment are as follows:		19	34
Total Assets:		37,149		34,388
Digital
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue:		7,437	8,146
Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets):		7,545	10,445
Depreciation and Amortization:		461	476
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:		0	0
Operating income (loss):		(569)	(2,775)
Capital expenditures by segment are as follows:		318	380
Total Assets:		27,182		24,389
Cable Television
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue:		47,823	46,186
Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets):		25,976	26,666
Depreciation and Amortization:		6,575	6,557
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:		0	0
Operating income (loss):		15,272	12,963
Capital expenditures by segment are as follows:		96	42
Total Assets:		413,189		402,511
Corporate/Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue:	[1]	(533)	(744)
Operating Expenses (including stock-based compensation and excluding depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets):		7,298	6,609
Depreciation and Amortization:		310	322
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:		0	0
Operating income (loss):		(8,141)	(7,675)
Capital expenditures by segment are as follows:		53	$ 41
Total Assets:		$ 51,868		$ 58,721

[1] Intercompany revenue included in net revenue above is as follows:

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details Textual) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	May 03, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		$ 2,448,000	$ 2,951,000
Repurchase Of Common Stock Price Per Share		$ 2.24
Common Class D [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares		1,220,657	1,568,246
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Common Class D [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	22,000
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	$ 44,000
Repurchase Of Common Stock Price Per Share	$ 2.01
Subsequent Event [Member] | Common Class D [Member] | Stock Vest Tax Repurchase [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	6,368
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	$ 12,000
Repurchase Of Common Stock Price Per Share	$ 1.98