Industry Segments - Segment Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Publishing Revenues $ 24,482 $ 30,830
Merchandising Revenues 11,507 13,633
Broadcasting Revenues 1,235 5,368
Consolidated Revenues 37,224 49,831
Non-cash equity compensation (583) (1,330)
Depreciation and amortization (967) (1,007)
Restructuring charges (523) 0
Gain on sale of subscriber list, net 2,689 0
Operating income/(loss) (3,045) (4,182)
Publishing [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Publishing Revenues 24,482 30,830
Non-cash equity compensation (144) (188)
Depreciation and amortization (255) (180)
Restructuring charges 0  
Gain on sale of subscriber list, net 2,689  
Operating income/(loss) (990) (3,407)
Merchandising [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Merchandising Revenues 11,507 13,633
Non-cash equity compensation (79) (233)
Depreciation and amortization (15) (9)
Restructuring charges (392)  
Gain on sale of subscriber list, net 0  
Operating income/(loss) 5,686 9,444
Broadcasting [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Broadcasting Revenues 1,235 5,368
Non-cash equity compensation (7) (16)
Depreciation and amortization (24) (113)
Restructuring charges 0  
Gain on sale of subscriber list, net 0  
Operating income/(loss) 961 (1,416)
Corporate [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Non-cash equity compensation (353) (893)
Depreciation and amortization (673) (705)
Restructuring charges (131)  
Gain on sale of subscriber list, net 0  
Operating income/(loss) $ (8,702) $ (8,803)