Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of changes in assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of fair value measurement valuation
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Home Segment [Member]
Home Segment [Member]
Home Segment [Member]
Consumer Segment [Member]
Consumer Segment [Member]
Consumer Segment [Member]
Insurance Segment [Member]
Insurance Segment [Member]
Insurance Segment [Member]
Other Segments [Member]
Other Segments [Member]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Revenue
Revenues
Cost of Revenue and Marketing Expense
Cost of Revenue and Marketing Expense
Cost of Revenue and Marketing Expense
Gross Profit
Gross Profit
Other Cost of Operating Revenue
Other Cost of Operating Revenue
Other Selling and Marketing Expense
Other Selling and Marketing Expense
General and administrative expense
General and Administrative Expense
Product development
Research and Development Expense
Depreciation
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Amortization of intangibles
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Change in fair value of contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Charges
Litigation Settlement, Expense
Litigation Settlement, Expense
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest Expense
Interest Expense
Other Income
Other Income
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income [Member]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Net (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Non-cash compensation
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Purchase of treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Purchase of treasury stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Issuance of common stock for stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units, net of withholding taxes
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Issuance of common stock for stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units, net of withholding taxes (in shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Balance
Balance (in shares)
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Effective tax rates (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Federal statutory income tax rate (as a percentage)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Excess tax benefit on stock compensation
Excess Tax Benefit on Stock Compensation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Excess Tax Benefit on Stock Compensation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Impact of CARES Act
CARES Act, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
CARES Act, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Excess tax benefit on stock compensation
Proceeds and Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Income tax (expense) benefit - excluding excess tax benefit on stock compensation
Income Tax Expense Excluding Excess Tax Benefit on Stock Compensation
Income Tax Expense Excluding Excess Tax Benefit on Stock Compensation
Income tax benefit
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of weighted average basic and diluted common shares
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Ovation
Ovation [Member]
Ovation Credit Services
QuoteWizard
QuoteWizard [Member]
QuoteWizard [Member]
DepositAccounts
DepositAccounts [Member]
DepositAccounts [Member]
SnapCap
SnapCap [Member]
SnapCap
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Contingent consideration payments
Payment for Contingent Consideration Liability, Financing Activities
Current contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current
Non-current contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Noncurrent
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. Demand Letter
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. Demand Letter [Member]
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. Demand Letter [Member]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Pending Settlement
Pending Litigation [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale [Member]
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale [Member]
Statement, Operating Activities Segment [Axis]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Segment, Operating Activities [Domain]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Obligation to Repurchase Receivables Sold
Obligation to Repurchase Receivables Sold [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Home Loan Center, Inc.
Home Loan Center, Inc. [Member]
Home Loan Center, Inc. [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Lending Tree Loans
Lending Tree Loans [Member]
Represents the information pertaining to LendingTree Loans.
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Discover
Discover Bank [Member]
Represents Discover Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Discover Financial Services.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Assets
Assets
Asset purchase agreement proceeds from sale
Asset Purchase Agreement Proceeds From Sale
Represents the proceeds for sale of the assets under the purchase agreement entered into by the reporting entity.
Settlement value of indemnification claim and other miscellaneous items
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party
Revenue and net income (loss) of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Loss before income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Income tax benefit
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Loss from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Assets and liabilities of facilities reported as discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]
Current liabilities
Loss Contingency Accrual
Cash
Cash
Loss recognized
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net gain related to removal of HLC
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Recognition of liability
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax
Dividends
Dividends
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Annual interest rate on convertible senior notes
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Credit Loss [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the period
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Bad debt expense
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Recoveries collected
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Recovery
Balance, end of the period
ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS
Credit Loss, Financial Instrument [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance (in dollars)
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accumulated depreciation of property and equipment
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, authorized shares
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, issued shares
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, outstanding shares
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, authorized shares
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, issued shares
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, outstanding shares
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
CASH AND RESTRICTED CASH
Restricted Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units with performance conditions
Performance Shares [Member]
Restricted Stock with performance conditions
Performance-Based Restricted Stock [Member]
Performance-Based Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock with market conditions
Market-Based Restricted Stock [Member]
Market-Based Restricted Stock
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of shared to be earned
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Maximum Shares To Be Earned
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Maximum Shares To Be Earned
Percentage of target number of shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Percentage Of Target Number Of Shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Percentage Of Target Number Of Shares
Performance Awards Earned
Performance Awards Earned
Performance Awards Earned
Nonvested RSUs, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units with Performance Conditions, Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested at the beginning of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Nonvested at the end of the period (in shares)
Nonvested RSUs, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units with Performance Conditions, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Nonvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Certain Risks and Concentrations
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Litigation Settlements and Contingencies
Legal Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
CONTINGENCIES
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Award Date [Axis]
Award Date [Axis]
Award Date [Domain]
Award Date [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting [Domain]
Schedule of non-cash compensation expense related to equity awards
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]
Summary of changes in outstanding stock options
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of stock option valuation assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of changes in outstanding stock options with market conditions
Schedule of Nonvested Performance Based Stock Options [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Nonvested Performance Based Stock Options [Table Text Block]
Schedule of changes in outstanding non-vested RSUs and restricted stock
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of changes in outstanding nonvested RSUs and restricted stock with performance and market conditions
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of balance of intangible assets, net
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of intangible assets with definite lives
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of amortization of intangible assets with definite lives for the next five years
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Amortization of intangible assets with definite lives computed on a straight-line basis
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Remainder of current year
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Total intangible assets with definite lives, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Calculation of weighted average common shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Weighted average common shares, basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Effect of dilutive securities
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Effect of stock options (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Effect of dilutive share awards (in shares)
IncrementalCommonSharesAttributableToRestrictedStockUnits
IncrementalCommonSharesAttributableToRestrictedStockUnits
Effect of Convertible Senior Notes (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Call Options and Warrants
Weighted average common shares, diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Common stock repurchases
Disclosure of Repurchase Agreements [Abstract]
Value of common stock authorized to be repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Remaining authorized repurchase amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
ValuePenguin
ValuePenguin [Member]
ValuePenguin [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill
Goodwill, Gross
Accumulated impairment losses
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Net goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill) [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill) [Abstract]
Intangible assets with indefinite lives
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible assets with definite lives, net
Total intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Schedule of income tax (expense) benefit
Schedule of income tax provision benefit [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Schedule of income tax provision benefit [Table]
Reconciliation of income tax (expense) benefit
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Axis]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Axis]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Domain]
Valuation Approach and Technique [Domain]
Option pricing model
Valuation Technique, Option Pricing Model [Member]
Scenario approach based on interest rate forecasts
Valuation, Market Approach [Member]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Weighted average
Weighted Average [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Operating results growth rate
Measurement Input, Long-term Revenue Growth Rate [Member]
Customer growth rate
Measurement Input, Customer Growth Rate [Member]
Measurement Input, Customer Growth Rate [Member]
Discount rate
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Contingent consideration, measurement input
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Measurement Input
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
EQUITY INVESTMENT
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Residential Funding Co. v Home Loan Center
Residential Funding Co. v Home Loan Center [Member]
Residential Funding Co. v Home Loan Center [Member]
Residential Funding Company
Residential Funding Company [Domain]
Residential Funding Company [Domain]
Judicial Ruling
Judicial Ruling [Member]
Pending litigation or appeal
Investor [Axis]
Investor [Axis]
Information by investor
Investor [Domain]
Investor [Domain]
[Domain] for Information by investor
Discover Bank
Damages
Damages [Member]
Damages [Member]
Pre-Verdict Interest
Pre-Verdict Interest [Member]
Pre-Verdict Interest [Member]
Attorney Fees
Attorney Fees [Member]
Attorney Fees [Member]
Pre-Judgment Interest
Pre-Judgment Interest [Member]
Pre-Judgment Interest [Member]
Loan Loss Obligations
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Number Of Loan Originators
Loss Contingency, Number Of Loan Originators
Loss Contingency, Number Of Loan Originators
Settlement offer
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants
Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants
Loss Contingencies, Number of Loans Sold with Losses
Loss Contingencies, Number of Loans Sold with Losses
Represents the number of loans sold with losses by the entity.
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of the gross carrying amount, unamortized debt cost and net carrying value of the liability component of the Notes
Convertible Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of revenue
Cost of Sales [Member]
Selling and marketing expense
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
General and administrative expense
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Product development
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Non-cash compensation expense related to equity awards
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Total non-cash compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Convertible Notes Payable [Member]
Convertible Notes Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes
Convertible Debt
Initial conversion rate, shares per $1,000 principal amount of notes
Debt Conversion, Number of Shares of Common Stock Convertible per $1,000 of Principal Notes
Debt Conversion, Number of Shares of Common Stock Convertible per $1,000 of Principal Notes
Initial conversion price per share
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Conversion rate, sales price of common stock as a percentage of the conversion price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger
Threshold trading days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days
Threshold consecutive trading days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Conversion rate, sales price of common stock as a percentage of the conversion price, five business days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage Of Stock Price Trigger, Five Business Days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage Of Stock Price Trigger, Five Business Days
Cash repurchase at a price equal to the principal amount of the notes, Percentage
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Nonconvertible debt borrowing rate at the date of issuance
Nonconvertible Debt Borrowing Rate at the Date of Issuance
Nonconvertible Debt Borrowing Rate at the Date of Issuance
Debt component of the principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes
Convertible Debt, Noncurrent
Equity component of the principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component
Financing costs related to the issuance of the Convertible Senior Notes
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross
Debt issuance costs, liability component
Debt issuance costs, liability component
Debt issuance costs, liability component
Debt issuance costs, equity component
Debt issuance costs, equity component
Debt issuance costs, equity component
Total interest expense on the Convertible Senior Notes
Interest Expense, Debt
Interest expense recognized associated with the 0.625% coupon rate
Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization
Amortization of convertible debt discount
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Amortization of debt issuance costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Fair value of the Convertible Senior Notes using a Level 1 observable input
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Unamortized debt discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contract asset
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Contract liability
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Revenue recognized from prior period
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Estimated variable consideration, increase in revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Cumulative Catch-up Adjustment to Revenue, Change in Estimate of Transaction Price
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Credit Cards
Credit Cards [Member]
Credit Cards [Member]
Personal Loans
Personal Loans [Member]
Personal Loans [Member]
Other Consumer
Other Consumer [Member]
Other Consumer [Member]
Other Products And Services
Other Products And Services [Member]
Other Products And Services [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement [Line Items]
Cash flows from operating activities attributable to continuing operations:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss)
Less: Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Loss on impairments and disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Non-cash compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Noncash Expense (Benefit)
The noncash component of income tax expense for the period representing the increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.
ROU asset amortization, offset by change in lease liabilities
ROU asset amortization, offset by change in operating lease liabilities
ROU asset amortization, offset by change in operating lease liabilities
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Prepaid and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities
This element represent increase or decrease in accounts payable and other current liabilities
Current contingent consideration
Contingent Consideration Payment
Contingent Consideration Payment
Income taxes receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Other, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by operating activities attributable to continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Cash flows from investing activities attributable to continuing operations:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Equity investment
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Net cash used in investing activities attributable to continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities attributable to continuing operations:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Payments related to net-share settlement of stock-based compensation, net of proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds (Payments) Related To Net-Share Settlement Of Stock-Based Compensation, Net
Proceeds (Payments) Related To Net-Share Settlement Of Stock-Based Compensation, Net
Contingent consideration payments
Net proceeds from revolving credit facility
Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit
Payment of debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Purchase of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Other financing activities
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Total cash used in continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations
Net cash used in operating activities attributable to discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Total cash used in discontinued operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period
Non-cash investing activities:
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Capital additions from tenant improvement allowance
Lease Obligation Incurred
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
ORGANIZATION
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued advertising expense
Accrued Advertising, Current
Accrued compensation and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued professional fees
Accrued Professional Fees, Current
Customer deposits and escrows
Customer Deposits and Escrows, Current
Customer Deposits and Escrows, Current
Contribution to LendingTree Foundation
Charitable Contribution Accrual
Charitable Contribution Accrual
Current lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Other
Other Liabilities, Current
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of revenue and net income (loss) of the discontinued operations
Schedule of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, which may include the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss), amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations
Income Statement [Abstract]
Costs and expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below)
Cost of Revenue
Selling and marketing expense
Selling and Marketing Expense
Severance
Severance Costs
Litigation settlements and contingencies
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement
Total costs and expenses
Costs and Expenses
Operating income (loss)
Other (expense) income, net:
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest expense, net
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Other income
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income (loss) before income taxes
Net income from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic
Diluted
Income per share from continuing operations:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Loss per share from discontinued operations:
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic and Diluted Share [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Future Known Payment
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Future Known Payment
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Future Known Payment
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Contingent consideration additions
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Purchases, (Sales), Issuances, (Settlements)
Contingent consideration payments
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements
Ending balance
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Contingencies
Accrued litigation liability
Estimated Litigation Liability
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Net proceeds from the Convertible Notes used to pay for the cost of the Convertible Note Hedge
Net proceeds from the Convertible Notes used to pay for the cost of the Convertible Note Hedge
Net proceeds from the Convertible Notes used to pay for the cost of the Convertible Note Hedge
Payment of convertible note hedge transactions
Payments for Hedge, Financing Activities
Number of shares covered by the hedge transactions
Number of Shares Covered by the Hedge Transactions
Number of Shares Covered by the Hedge Transactions
Strike price of warrants sold
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Premium of warrant strike price over sales price of common stock
Premium of warrant strike price over sales price of common stock
Premium of warrant strike price over sales price of common stock
Share price
Share Price
Proceeds from the sale of warrants
Proceeds from Issuance of Warrants
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Stash
Stash Financial, Inc. [Member]
Stash Financial, Inc. [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity investment, original cost
Equity Method Investment, Aggregate Cost
BUSINESS ACQUISITION
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
33% over a period of three years from the grant date
Tranche 1 [Member]
Tranche 1 [Member]
25% over a period of four years from the grant date
Tranche 2 [Member]
Tranche 2 [Member]
Aggregate stock options
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Member]
Market options
Performance Options [Member]
Performance Options
Stock options, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Expired (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)
Options exercisable at the end of the period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Stock options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Expired (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Options exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Stock options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Outstanding at the end of the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options exercisable at the end of the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Stock options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Outstanding at the end of the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Options exercisable at the end of the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Stock options, Grant Date Fair Value Valuation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Grant date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Expected term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term, Simplified Method
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected dividend rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Expected volatility, minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum
Expected volatility, maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected dividends
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Payments
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility, 31 Day Borrowing
Revolving Credit Facility, 31 Day Borrowing [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility, 31 Day Borrowing [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility, 32 Day Borrowing
Revolving Credit Facility, 31 Day Borrowing, Two [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility, 31 Day Borrowing, Two [Member]
Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]
Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Swingline Facility [Member]
Swingline Facility [Member]
Swingline Facility [Member]
Letters of Credit [Member]
Letters of Credit [Member]
Letters of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Credit Agreement, Potential Additional Borrowing Capacity
Credit Agreement, Potential Additional Borrowing Capacity
Credit Agreement, Potential Additional Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time
Revolving Credit Facility, term
Debt Instrument, Term
Ratio of Debt to EBITDA to Increase Revolving Commitment
Ratio of Debt to EBITDA to Increase Revolving Commitment
Ratio of Debt to EBITDA to Increase Revolving Commitment
Revolving Credit Facility, basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Revolving Credit Facility, collateral, percent of assets
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral, Percent of Assets
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral, Percent of Assets
Revolving Credit Facility, collateral, percent of equity
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral, Percent of Equity
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral, Percent of Equity
Revolving Credit Facility, unused capacity, commitment fee percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Revolving Credit Facility, letter of credit participation fee percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Letter of Credit Participation Fee Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Participation Fee
Revolving Credit Facility, letter of credit fronting fee percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Letter of Credit Fronting Fee Percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Letter of Credit Fronting Fee Percentage
Fees and expense paid to lenders at closing
Debt Instrument, Fee Amount
Ratio of Debt to EBITDA
Ratio of Debt to EBITDA
Ratio of Debt to EBITDA
Ratio of Debt to EBITDA Step-Down
Ratio of Debt to EBITDA Step-Down
Ratio of Debt to EBITDA Step-Down
Ratio of Debt to EBITDA Increase
Ratio of Debt to EBITDA Increase
Ratio of Debt to EBITDA Increase
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral, Percent of Domestic Subsidiaries Equity
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral, Percent of Domestic Subsidiaries Equity
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral, Percent of Domestic Subsidiaries Equity
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral, Percent of Voting Equity
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral, Percent of Voting Equity
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral, Percent of Voting Equity
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral, Percent of Non-Voting Equity
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral, Percent of Non-Voting Equity
Line of Credit Facility, Collateral, Percent of Non-Voting Equity
Interest Expense, Debt
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Fee
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Fee
REVENUE
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Reconciliation of allowance for doubtful accounts
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
ASSETS:
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Accounts receivable (net of allowance of $2,021 and $1,466, respectively)
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Prepaid and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Current assets of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $19,294 and $17,979, respectively)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Deferred income tax assets
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Equity investment (Note 7)
Equity Method Investments
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Non-current assets of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
LIABILITIES:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Revolving credit facility
Accounts payable, trade
Accounts Payable, Trade, Current
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Current liabilities of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock $.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock $.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 15,704,064 and 15,676,819 shares issued, respectively, and 13,062,746 and 13,035,501 shares outstanding, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Outstanding
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury stock; 2,641,318 shares
Treasury Stock, Value
Total shareholders' equity
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Technology
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Customer lists
Customer Lists [Member]
Trademarks and tradenames
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Website content
Media Content [Member]
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Intangible assets with definite lives
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization