BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Principles of Consolidation
Percentage of advertising revenue generated in fourth quarter		33.00%
Intercompany expenses	$ 300
Channel 31 Group
Principles of Consolidation
Percentage of economic interest owned	60.00%
Assets (excluding intercompany assets)	21,690
Liabilities (excluding intercompany liabilities)	6,653
Intercompany payables	$ 4,061
Teleradiokompaniya 31st Kanal LLP (Channel 31)
Principles of Consolidation
Percentage of participation interest owned	20.00%
Prim LLP
Principles of Consolidation
Percentage of participation interest owned	70.00%
Advertising and Marketing LLP
Principles of Consolidation
Percentage of participation interest owned	60.00%

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