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Asset Write-Downs and Other Charges and Credits
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Asset Write-Downs and Other Charges and Credits Asset Write-Downs and Other Charges and Credits
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes was affected by the following:

2020 - Acquisition and related integration costs of $10.9 million in the third quarter of 2020 and $16.1 million in the first nine months of 2020 reflect contract termination costs and professional service costs incurred to integrate the Cordillera and Nexstar-Tribune television stations, as well as costs incurred for the pending ION Media transaction.

2019 - Acquisition and related integration costs of $16.7 million in the third quarter of 2019 and $23.0 million in the first nine months of 2019 reflect investment banking and legal fees incurred to complete the 2019 acquisitions, as well as professional service costs incurred to integrate Triton and the Raycom, Cordillera and Nexstar-Tribune television stations.