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Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - shares	Sep. 30, 2014	Nov. 06, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	SPARK NETWORKS INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001314475
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2014
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		24,332,106

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 9,309	$ 14,723
Restricted cash	1,124	1,296
Accounts receivable	1,457	1,569
Deferred tax asset – current	10	10
Prepaid expenses and other	935	1,787
Total current assets	12,835	19,385
Property and equipment, net	3,918	3,901
Goodwill	8,893	9,305
Intangible assets, net	2,481	2,269
Deferred tax asset – non-current		186
Deposits and other assets	244	208
Total assets	28,371	35,254
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	777	1,516
Accrued liabilities	4,809	5,761
Deferred revenue	7,909	8,830
Deferred tax liability – current	526	526
Total current liabilities	14,021	16,633
Deferred tax liability – non-current	1,723	1,781
Other liabilities	1,662	1,717
Total liabilities	17,406	20,131
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Stockholders’ equity:
10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value, 450,000 of which are designated as Series C Junior Participating Cumulative Preferred Stock, with no shares of Preferred Stock issued or outstanding
100,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, with 24,274,022 and 24,001,937 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively:	26	24
Additional paid-in-capital	71,599	70,747
Accumulated other comprehensive income	760	776
Accumulated deficit	(61,420)	(56,424)
Total stockholders’ equity	10,965	15,123
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 28,371	$ 35,254

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	24,274,022	24,001,937
Common stock, shares outstanding	24,274,022	24,001,937
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Designated as Series C Junior Participating Cumulative Preferred Stock
Preferred stock, shares authorized	450,000	450,000

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 15,008	$ 17,361	$ 47,381	$ 52,205
Cost and expenses:
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)	7,004	13,620	28,234	42,046
Sales and marketing	1,368	1,423	4,299	3,972
Customer service	738	746	2,289	2,136
Technical operations	276	288	917	887
Development	886	746	2,645	2,331
General and administrative	4,446	2,496	11,472	7,704
Depreciation	518	529	1,558	1,454
Amortization of intangible assets other than goodwill	10	10	30	10
Impairment of long-lived assets	103		103	265
Total cost and expenses	15,349	19,858	51,547	60,805
Operating loss	(341)	(2,497)	(4,166)	(8,600)
Interest expense (income) and other, net	340	(77)	323	(172)
Loss before income taxes	(681)	(2,420)	(4,489)	(8,428)
Provision for income taxes	288	195	507	403
Net loss	(969)	(2,615)	(4,996)	(8,831)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(27)	23	(16)	45
Comprehensive loss	$ (996)	$ (2,592)	$ (5,012)	$ (8,786)
Net loss per share—basic and diluted	$ (0.04)	$ (0.11)	$ (0.21)	$ (0.39)
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted	24,035	23,753	23,936	22,410

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Cost of revenue
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation	$ 3		$ 3
Sales and marketing
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation	23	$ 36	99	$ 107
Technical operations
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation		2		4
Development
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation		3		10
General and administrative
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation	$ 259	$ 153	$ 511	$ 455

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (4,996)	$ (8,831)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,588	1,464
Impairment of long-lived assets	103	265
Foreign exchange gain on intercompany loan	(284)	(215)
Stock-based compensation	613	576
Deferred taxes	137	364
Other		66
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	112	16
Restricted cash	172	(88)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	1,487	(421)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(1,739)	(6)
Deferred revenue	(921)	1,143
Other liabilities	(51)	175
Net cash used in operating activities	(3,779)	(5,492)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(1,631)	(2,150)
Purchases of intangible assets	(242)	(355)
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,873)	(2,505)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of stock from exercise of stock options	1,730	2,529
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock		12,253
Repurchases of common stock	(1,492)
Net cash provided by financing activities	238	14,782
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(5,414)	6,785
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	14,723	10,458
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	9,309	17,243
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 36	$ 59

The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

1.	The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The Company

Spark Networks, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), is a leading global media business, focused on creating iconic niche-focused brands that build and strengthen the communities they serve. Core properties are primarily online dating websites accessible via desktop and mobile devices that enable adults to meet, participate in a community and form relationships with like-minded individuals by utilizing many features on its websites, such as detailed profiles, onsite email centers, real-time chat rooms, instant messaging services, suggested matches, interactive games and advanced searching tools. Currently, the Company’s largest and most recognizable websites are ChristianMingle.com and JDate.com. The Company also operates several international websites and maintains physical operations in both the United States and Israel.

Membership to the Company’s online services, which includes the posting of a personal profile and photos, and access to its database of profiles, is free. The Company typically charges a subscription fee for varying subscription lengths (typically, one, three and six months) to members, allowing them to initiate communication with other members and subscribers utilizing the Company’s onsite communication tools, including anonymous email, instant messenger, chat rooms and message boards. For most of the Company’s services, two-way communications through the Company’s email platform can only take place between paying subscribers.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the parent company and all of its majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring items, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the periods shown. The results of operations for such periods are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year or for any future periods.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to revenue recognition, cost of revenue, prepaid advertising, website and software development costs, goodwill, intangible and other long-lived assets, accounting for business combinations, legal contingencies, income taxes and stock-based compensation. In addition, the Company uses assumptions when employing the Black-Scholes option valuation model to calculate the fair value of granted stock-based awards. The Company bases its estimates of the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, when these carrying values are not readily available from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The consolidated financial statements on this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013 was derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Adoption of New Accounting Principles

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

New Accounting Pronouncements And Changes In Accounting Principles [Abstract]

Adoption of New Accounting Principles

2.	Adoption of New Accounting Principles

In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists”. ASU No. 2013-11 provides that a liability related to an unrecognized tax benefit (“UTB”) should be offset against a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or tax credit carryforward if such settlement is required or expected in the event that the UTB is disallowed. The Company adopted ASU No. 2013-11 on January 1, 2014. The effect of this adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360)—Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which includes amendments that change the requirements for reporting discontinued operations and require additional disclosures about discontinued operations. Under the new guidance, only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations that have, or will have, a major effect on the organization’s operations and financial results should be presented as discontinued operations. Additionally, ASU No. 2014-08 requires expanded disclosures about discontinued operations that will provide financial statement users with more information about the assets, liabilities, income, and expenses of discontinued operations. The amendments in ASU No. 2014-08 will be applied prospectively to annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU No. 2014-08 in the third quarter of 2014, which did not have a material impact on the Company’s interim consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU No. 2014-09 provides for a single, principles-based model for revenue recognition that replaces the existing revenue recognition guidance. ASU No. 2014-09 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016 and will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. It permits the use of either a retrospective or cumulative effect transition method and early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact the guidance will have upon adoption.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40) – Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern, which requires entities to evaluate their ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. Disclosure is required if there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. The guidance in ASU No. 2014-15 is effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter, with early application permitted. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this ASU will have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

- Definition

The entire disclosure of changes in accounting principles, including adoption of new accounting pronouncements, that describes the new methods, amount and effects on financial statement line items.

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Net Loss Per Share

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Net Loss Per Share

3.	Net Loss Per Share

Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding.

	For the Three Months September 30,						For the Nine Months September 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)	2014			2013			2014			2013
Net Loss Per Share of Common Stock – Basic and Diluted
Net loss applicable to common stock	$	(969	)	$	(2,615	)	$	(4,996	)	$	(8,831	)
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted		24,035			23,753			23,936			22,410
Net Loss Per Share – Basic and Diluted	$	(0.04	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.21	)	$	(0.39	)

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, all stock options outstanding during each period have been excluded from the diluted weighted average shares outstanding calculation because they would have been anti-dilutive.

Revolving Credit Facility

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Revolving Credit Facility

4.	Revolving Credit Facility

The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Spark Networks USA, LLC, have a $15.0 million revolving credit facility with Bank of America, which was entered into on February 14, 2008 with subsequent amendments (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement matures on March 14, 2016.

The per annum interest rate under the Credit Agreement is LIBOR, or the Eurodollar Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) under certain circumstances, plus 2.00%. In the event the Company elects to borrow under a base rate loan, the interest rate is increased to the prime rate plus 1.00%. The Company pays a 0.25% per annum commitment fee on all funds not utilized under the facility, measured on a daily basis.

The Credit Agreement contains financial covenants regarding the requirement to maintain a minimum consolidated adjusted EBITDA, minimum consolidated net liquidity and minimum consolidated revenue during different periods. The Credit Agreement also contains covenants regarding Jewish Networks minimum contribution and the Company’s ability to repurchase or redeem equity interests or issue dividends up to a specified amount, as well as other covenants, with exceptions, including restrictions on debt, liens, and investments. A default could cause any outstanding amounts to become immediately due and payable and prohibit the Company from obtaining further credit under the Credit Agreement.

On February 13, 2014, the parties executed a Sixth Amendment to the Credit Agreement (the “Sixth Amendment”) changing the maturity date from February 14, 2014 to March 14, 2014. On March 11, 2014, the parties executed a Seventh Amendment to the Credit Agreement (the “Seventh Amendment”). The Seventh Amendment, among other things, changed the maturity date to March 14, 2016 and updated the financial covenants regarding the requirement to maintain a minimum consolidated adjusted EBITDA and minimum consolidated revenue during different periods. The Company was in compliance with the Credit Agreement’s customary affirmative and negative covenants, as of September 30, 2014. However, subsequent to September 30, 2014, management determined it may not achieve compliance with the minimum quarterly revenue covenant for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2014. The Company will be discussing an amendment to the Credit Agreement with Bank of America.

On July 2, 2014, there was a change in the majority of the members of the Company’s Board of Directors. Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, a change in the majority of the Company’s Board, constitutes a change in control, which is one of the enumerated events of default under the Credit Agreement. On July 15, 2014, the parties executed a Consent Agreement, pursuant to which the lenders consented to the changes in the Board.

As of September 30, 2014, there were no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement. The deferred financing costs are amortized to interest expense (income) and other, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss over the full term of the Credit Agreement. Amortization expense for the deferred financing costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $3,000 and $9,000, respectively. Amortization expense for the deferred financing costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $9,000 and $26,000, respectively. The unamortized balance of deferred financing costs was $16,000 as of September 30, 2014.

Impairment of Long-lived Assets

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Impairment of Long-lived Assets

5.	Impairment of Long-lived Assets

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company impaired $103,000 of long-lived assets primarily related to the full unamortized balance of capitalized software development costs associated with certain mobile products. In the second quarter of 2013, the Company impaired $265,000 of long-lived assets, representing the full unamortized balance of capitalized software development costs related to certain web-based products that failed to perform to Company standards.

Stockholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

6.	Stockholders’ Equity

On December 12, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $5.0 million of the Company’s common stock. The repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, including pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan, at prices that the Company deems appropriate and subject to market conditions, applicable law, including Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and other factors deemed relevant in the Company’s sole discretion. The Company is not obligated to repurchase any dollar amount or any number of shares of common stock, and the program may be suspended, discontinued or modified at any time, for any reason and without notice. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company repurchased 0 shares of common stock, and 271,117 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $5.50, respectively. All stock repurchased has been retired.

On May 7, 2013, the Company issued 2,140,000 shares of its common stock at $6.25 per share in an underwritten public offering. The proceeds to the Company, net of $1.1 million of underwriting fees and offering expenses, were $12.3 million.

- Definition

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Stock-Based Compensation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

7.	Stock-Based Compensation

Employee Stock Option Plans

On July 9, 2007, pursuant to the completion of the Scheme of Arrangement, the Company adopted the Spark Networks, Inc. 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”) authorizing and reserving 2.5 million options.

Awards under the 2007 Plan may include incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted shares of common stock, restricted stock units, performance stock or unit awards, other stock-based awards and cash-based incentive awards.

The Compensation Committee may grant an award to a participant. The terms and conditions of the award, including the quantity, price, vesting periods and other conditions on exercise will be determined by the Compensation Committee.

The exercise price for stock options will be determined by the Compensation Committee in its discretion, but may not be less than 100% of the closing sale price of one share of the Company’s common stock on the NYSE MKT (or any other applicable exchange on which the stock is listed) on the date when the stock option is granted. Additionally, in the case of incentive stock options granted to a holder of more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company on the date of grant, the exercise price may not be less than 110% of the closing sale price of one share of common stock on the date the stock option is granted.

As of September 30, 2014, total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options was $0.7 million. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3 years.

The following table describes option activity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014:

	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Price per Share
	(in thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2013		2,952		$	4.19
Granted		100			4.87
Exercised		(70	)		3.06
Forfeited		(29	)		6.21
Expired		—			—
Outstanding at March 31, 2014		2,953		$	4.24
Granted		40			4.51
Exercised		(115	)		2.80
Forfeited		(40	)		4.51
Expired		—			—
Outstanding at June 30, 2014		2,838		$	4.29
Granted		300			5.32
Exercised		(375	)		3.31
Forfeited		(308	)		6.03
Expired		—			—
Outstanding at September 30, 2014		2,455		$	4.35

Stockholder Rights Plan

In July 2007, the Company adopted a stockholder rights plan. The rights accompany each share of common stock of the Company and are evidenced by ownership of common stock. The rights are not exercisable except upon the occurrence of certain takeover-related events. Once triggered, the rights would entitle the stockholders, other than a person qualifying as an “Acquiring Person” pursuant to the rights plan, to purchase additional common stock at a 50% discount to their fair market value. The rights issued under the Rights Plan may be redeemed by the board of directors at a nominal redemption price of $0.001 per right, and the board of directors may amend the rights in any respect until the rights are triggered.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

8.	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

	Foreign Currency Translation
	(all balances are in thousands, net of $0 tax)
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	776
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		(1	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		—
Balance at March 31, 2014	$	775
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		12
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		—
Balance at June 30, 2014	$	787
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		(27	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		—
Balance at September 30, 2014	$	760

There were no reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for comprehensive income, which includes, but is not limited to, 1) the amount of income tax expense or benefit allocated to each component of other comprehensive income, including reclassification adjustments, 2) the reclassification adjustments for each classification of other comprehensive income and 3) the ending accumulated balances for each component of comprehensive income.

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Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

9.	Segment Information

Segment reporting requires the use of the management approach in determining operating segments. The management approach considers the internal organization and reporting used by our chief operating decision maker for making operating decisions and assessing performance. The Company’s financial reporting includes detailed data on four separate reportable segments: (1) Jewish Networks, which consists of JDate.com, JDate.co.uk, JDate.fr, JDate.co.il, Cupid.co.il and their respective co-branded websites; (2) Christian Networks, which consists of ChristianMingle.com, ChristianMingle.co.uk, ChristianMingle.com.au, Believe.com, ChristianCards.net, DailyBibleVerse.com and Faith.com; (3) Other Networks, which consists of Spark.com and related other general market websites, as well as other properties which are primarily composed of sites targeted towards various religious, ethnic, geographic and special interest groups; and (4) Offline & Other Businesses, which consists of revenue generated from offline activities and HurryDate events and subscriptions.

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
Revenue
Jewish Networks	$	5,724		$	6,433		$	17,743		$	19,345
Christian Networks		8,672			10,088			27,660			30,256
Other Networks		533			715			1,713			2,305
Offline & Other Businesses		79			125			265			299
Total revenue		15,008			17,361			47,381			52,205

Direct marketing expenses
Jewish Networks		628			822			2,436			2,349
Christian Networks		5,293			11,659			22,470			36,247
Other Networks		107			123			364			474
Offline & Other Businesses		19			30			72			87
Total direct marketing expenses		6,047			12,634			25,342			39,157

Unallocated operating expenses		9,302			7,224			26,205			21,648
Operating loss	$	(341	)	$	(2,497	)	$	(4,166	)	$	(8,600	)

Due to the Company’s integrated business structure, cost and expenses, other than direct marketing expenses, are not allocated to the individual reporting segments. As such, the Company does not measure operating profit or loss by segment for internal reporting purposes. Assets are not allocated to the different business segments for internal reporting purposes.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

10.Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

ISYSTEMS v. Spark Networks, Inc. et al.

On July 11, 2008, ISYSTEMS initiated a lawsuit against Spark Networks, Inc. and Spark Networks Limited (collectively, “Spark Networks”) and other parties in the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. The lawsuit was filed in response to an arbitration award ordering the transfer of the domain name, JDATE.NET, to Spark Networks Limited from ISYSTEMS. Spark Networks was apprised of the lawsuit after ISYSTEMS unsuccessfully attempted to utilize the filing of the lawsuit to prevent the domain transfer to Spark Networks Limited. On December 1, 2008, Spark Networks filed a Motion to Dismiss the Complaint, or, Alternatively, for Summary Judgment. On September 10, 2009, the court granted Spark Networks’ motion and dismissed the case with prejudice. On September 22, 2009, ISYSTEMS filed a motion to vacate the order dismissing the action and requesting leave to amend its complaint. On October 26, 2009, the Court granted ISYSTEMS’ motion and ISYSTEMS filed its Amended Complaint on November 25, 2009. On January 19, 2010, Spark Networks filed a Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint, or Alternatively, for Summary Judgment. The court granted Spark Networks’ Motion to Dismiss on June 28, 2010 and entered a judgment in favor of Spark Networks. On July 25, 2010, ISYSTEMS filed a motion to vacate the order granting the motion to dismiss, which was denied by the Court on August 11, 2010. On September 10, 2010, ISYSTEMS filed a notice of appeal of the district court’s order and judgment to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. On June 13, 2011, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued its opinion affirming the District Court’s judgment. On June 29, 2011, ISYSTEMS filed a Petition for Rehearing with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which was granted. Oral argument was held on December 8, 2011. Per the Fifth Circuit’s request, the parties submitted supplemental briefs on December 16, 2011. On March 21, 2012, the Fifth Circuit issued its opinion affirming the District Court’s dismissal of certain claims and reversing the dismissal of certain other claims. On April 19, 2012, the matter was remanded back to the District Court. By written order dated August 30, 2012, the Court set the action for trial on February 24, 2014. On September 4, 2012, Spark Networks filed its Answer to the Complaint. On January 22, 2014, the court entered an Amended Scheduling Order continuing the commencement of the trial to July 21, 2014. The matter was tried before the Honorable David C. Godbey from July 21-22, 2014. On September 19, 2014, the Court issued a Final Judgment in favor of Spark Networks and ruling that ISYSTEMS takes nothing by its claims which were dismissed with prejudice. On October 17, 2014, ISYSTEMS filed a Motion for a New Trial. No ruling on ISYSTEMS’ Motion for a New Trial has been issued to date.

Kirby, et al. v. Spark Networks USA, LLC

On October 16, 2012, Kristina Kirby, Christopher Wagner and Jamie Carper (collectively referred to as “Plaintiffs”), on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, filed a putative class action Complaint in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of Los Angeles alleging claims against Spark Networks USA, LLC (“Spark Networks”) for violations of California Business & Professions Code section 17529.5. Plaintiffs allege that certain e-mail communications advertising websites of Spark Networks and received by Plaintiffs violate a California statute prohibiting false and deceptive e-mail communications (namely, California Business & Professions Code section 17529.5). Plaintiffs generally allege that they seek damages in excess of $25,000. The e-mail publishers responsible for distributing the e-mails at issue in this litigation agreed to furnish a complete defense to the Spark Networks, through independent counsel at their own expense, pursuant to contractual indemnification provisions. The parties reached a settlement to resolve the action on a classwide basis. They have executed a settlement agreement and filed the necessary approval paperwork with the court. The court granted plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary approval of the settlement on October 14, 2014. Notice to putative class members began on October 24, 2014, and the court has scheduled a hearing for final approval of the settlement on February 3, 2015.

At this time, the Company does not anticipate that its liability will exceed $75,000 if this settlement agreement is approved by the court.

Adconion v. Spark Networks USA, LLC

On December 18, 2013, Adconion Direct, Inc. (“Adconion”) filed a breach of contract lawsuit in the Superior Court of California of Los Angeles. Adconion alleges that it is a successor-in-interest to Frontline Direct Inc., with which Spark contracted for the placement of online advertisements. Adconion contends that it has performed all of its obligations pursuant to this contract, and that Spark failed to pay the January and February 2013 invoices, which total $437,729. Spark filed an answer to the complaint on February 3, 2014 along with a cross-complaint against Adconion for breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, express contractual indemnity, fraudulent concealment and negligent interference with prospective economic advantage.

The parties agreed to a confidential settlement to resolve their dispute for an amount less than the past due invoices, and the case (including all claims and cross-claims) was dismissed in its entirety on May 23, 2014.

California Unruh Act Litigation
Werner, et al. v. Spark Networks, Inc. and Spark Networks USA, LLC and Wright, et al. v. Spark Networks, Inc., Spark Networks USA, LLC, et al.

On July 19, 2013, Aaron Werner, on behalf of himself and all other similarly situated individuals, filed a putative Class Action Complaint (the “Werner Complaint”) in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of Los Angeles against Spark Networks, Inc. and Spark Networks USA, LLC (collectively “Spark Networks”). The Werner Complaint alleges that Spark Networks’ website ChristianMingle.com violates California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act (the “Unruh Act”) by allegedly discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation. The Werner Complaint requests the following relief: an injunction, statutory, general, compensatory, treble and punitive damages, attorneys’ fees and costs, pre-judgment interest, and an award for any other relief the Court deems just and appropriate. On December 23, 2013, Richard Wright, on behalf of himself and all other similarly situated individuals, filed a putative Class Action Complaint (the “Wright Complaint”) in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of San Francisco against Spark Networks, Inc. The Wright Complaint alleges that Spark Networks’ commercial dating services including ChristianMingle.com, LDSSingles.com, CatholicMingle.com, BlackSingles.com, MilitarySinglesConnection.com and AdventistSinglesConnection.com violate the Unruh Act by allegedly intentionally and arbitrarily discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation. The Wright Complaint requests the following relief: a declaratory judgment, a preliminary and permanent injunction, statutory penalties, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, pre-judgment interest, and an award for any other relief the Court deems just and appropriate. These matters are temporarily stayed while the parties explore whether an agreed upon resolution is possible.

Israeli Consumer Actions
Ben-Jacob vs. Spark Networks (Israel) Ltd., Gever vs. Spark Networks (Israel) Ltd. and Korland vs. Spark Networks (Israel) Ltd.

Three class action law suits have been filed in Israel alleging violations of the Israel Consumer Protection Law of 1981. Spark was served with a Statement of Claim and a Motion to Certify it as a Class Action in the Ben-Jacob action on January 14, 2014. The plaintiff alleges that Spark Networks (Israel) Ltd. (“Spark Networks”) refused to cancel her subscription and provide a refund for unused periods and claims that such a refusal is in violation of the Consumer Protection Law. Spark Networks was served with a Statement of Claim and a motion to Certify it as a Class Action in the Gever action on January 21, 2014. The plaintiff alleges that Spark Networks renewed his one month subscription without receiving his positive agreement in advance and claims that such renewal is prohibited under the Consumer Protection Law. Spark Networks was served with a Statement of Claim and a Motion to Certify it as a Class Action in the Korland action on February 12, 2014. The plaintiff alleges that Spark Networks refused to give her a full refund and charged her the price of a one month subscription to the JDate website in violation of the Consumer Protection Law. In each of these three cases, the plaintiff is seeking personal damages and damages on behalf of a defined group. On May 8, 2014, the Court granted Spark Networks’ motion to consolidate all three cases. All three cases are now consolidated and will be litigated jointly. Spark Networks’ combined response to their motions to certify the classes was filed November 1, 2014.

Please refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 for a description of additional litigation and claims.

We intend to defend vigorously against each of the lawsuits. However, no assurance can be given that these matters will be resolved in our favor and, depending on the outcome of these lawsuits, we may choose to alter our business practices.

We have additional existing legal claims and may encounter future legal claims in the normal course of business. In our opinion, the resolutions of the existing legal claims are not expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. We believe we have accrued appropriate amounts where necessary in connection with the above litigation.

Operating Leases

The Company leases its office and data center facilities under operating lease agreements, providing for annual minimum lease payments as follows:


Year Ending December 31 (amounts in thousands)
2014	$	281
2015		788
2016		777
2017		722
2018 and thereafter		514

Total	$	3,082

Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

11.	Income Taxes

The Company did not recognize tax benefit for losses incurred in the nine months ended September 30, 2014, as the Company recorded a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets. The Company recorded a provision for income tax of $507,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 which consists of $269,000 of deferred tax related to an increase in the deferred tax liability associated with tax deductible amortization of goodwill and other indefinite lived intangibles, $174,000 of foreign and state current taxes and $64,000 related to interest accrued on its uncertain tax positions.

Related Party Transactions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Related Party Transactions

12.	Related Party Transactions

In December 2011, the Company entered into a three year operating lease with Latisys-Irvine, Inc., a colocation and data center operator to provide colocation, cages, connectivity and other related equipment and services. Great Hill Partners, a former owner of more than 5% of the Company’s stock, informed the Company that it had an ownership position in Latisys-Irvine, Inc. The Company paid $271,000 for services rendered by Latisys-Irvine, Inc. for the full year in 2013. Great Hill Partners is no longer a shareholder of the Company and the Latisys-Irvine business arrangement is no longer considered a related party transaction for 2014.

During the three months ended September 30, 2014, the Company reimbursed Osmium Partners, LLC and 402 Capital, LLC and paid certain of its vendors for costs incurred in connection with a proxy contest to take control over the Company’s Board of Directors. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company paid for approximately $509,000 of the costs incurred by Osmium Partners, LLC and 402 Capital, LLC.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for related party transactions. Examples of related party transactions include transactions between (a) a parent company and its subsidiary; (b) subsidiaries of a common parent; (c) and entity and its principal owners; and (d) affiliates.

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The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the parent company and all of its majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying unaudited consolidated interim financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring items, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the periods shown. The results of operations for such periods are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year or for any future periods. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to revenue recognition, cost of revenue, prepaid advertising, website and software development costs, goodwill, intangible and other long-lived assets, accounting for business combinations, legal contingencies, income taxes and stock-based compensation. In addition, the Company uses assumptions when employing the Black-Scholes option valuation model to calculate the fair value of granted stock-based awards. The Company bases its estimates of the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, when these carrying values are not readily available from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The consolidated financial statements on this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013 was derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Net Loss Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Net Loss Per Share of Both Basic and Diluted

Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding.

	For the Three Months September 30,						For the Nine Months September 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)	2014			2013			2014			2013
Net Loss Per Share of Common Stock – Basic and Diluted
Net loss applicable to common stock	$	(969	)	$	(2,615	)	$	(4,996	)	$	(8,831	)
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted		24,035			23,753			23,936			22,410
Net Loss Per Share – Basic and Diluted	$	(0.04	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.21	)	$	(0.39	)

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Stock Options Activity

The following table describes option activity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014:

	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Price per Share
	(in thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2013		2,952		$	4.19
Granted		100			4.87
Exercised		(70	)		3.06
Forfeited		(29	)		6.21
Expired		—			—
Outstanding at March 31, 2014		2,953		$	4.24
Granted		40			4.51
Exercised		(115	)		2.80
Forfeited		(40	)		4.51
Expired		—			—
Outstanding at June 30, 2014		2,838		$	4.29
Granted		300			5.32
Exercised		(375	)		3.31
Forfeited		(308	)		6.03
Expired		—			—
Outstanding at September 30, 2014		2,455		$	4.35

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Summary of Changes in Accumulated Balances of Other Comprehensive Income

The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

	Foreign Currency Translation
	(all balances are in thousands, net of $0 tax)
Balance at December 31, 2013	$	776
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		(1	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		—
Balance at March 31, 2014	$	775
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		12
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		—
Balance at June 30, 2014	$	787
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		(27	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		—
Balance at September 30, 2014	$	760

Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Summary of Segment Information

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)	2014			2013			2014			2013
Revenue
Jewish Networks	$	5,724		$	6,433		$	17,743		$	19,345
Christian Networks		8,672			10,088			27,660			30,256
Other Networks		533			715			1,713			2,305
Offline & Other Businesses		79			125			265			299
Total revenue		15,008			17,361			47,381			52,205

Direct marketing expenses
Jewish Networks		628			822			2,436			2,349
Christian Networks		5,293			11,659			22,470			36,247
Other Networks		107			123			364			474
Offline & Other Businesses		19			30			72			87
Total direct marketing expenses		6,047			12,634			25,342			39,157

Unallocated operating expenses		9,302			7,224			26,205			21,648
Operating loss	$	(341	)	$	(2,497	)	$	(4,166	)	$	(8,600	)

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Leases of Office and Data Center Facilities under Operating Lease Agreements

The Company leases its office and data center facilities under operating lease agreements, providing for annual minimum lease payments as follows:


Year Ending December 31 (amounts in thousands)
2014	$	281
2015		788
2016		777
2017		722
2018 and thereafter		514

Total	$	3,082

Net Loss Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net Loss Per Share of Common Stock – Basic and Diluted
Net loss	$ (969)	$ (2,615)	$ (4,996)	$ (8,831)
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted	24,035	23,753	23,936	22,410
Net loss per share—basic and diluted	$ (0.04)	$ (0.11)	$ (0.21)	$ (0.39)

- Definition

The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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Revolving Credit Facility (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Revolving Credit Facility (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Revolving Credit Facility (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Revolving credit facility	$ 15,000,000		$ 15,000,000
Credit facility initiation date			Feb. 14, 2008
Maturity date of credit agreement			Mar. 14, 2016
Commitment fee per annum			0.25%
Per annum interest rate under credit agreement			LIBOR, or the Eurodollar Rate plus 2.00%.
Base rate loan, Interest Rate Description			Prime rate plus 1.00%
Outstanding amounts under credit agreement	0		$ 0
Amortization of Financing Costs	3,000	$ 9,000	9,000	$ 26,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	$ 16,000		$ 16,000
Revolving Credit Facility \| L I B O R Or Eurodollar Rate \| Scenario One
Revolving Credit Facility (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Line of credit, percentage points added to the reference rate			2.00%
Revolving Credit Facility \| Prime Rate \| Scenario Two
Revolving Credit Facility (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Line of credit, percentage points added to the reference rate			1.00%
Credit Facility Agreement Seventh Amendment
Revolving Credit Facility (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Maturity date of credit agreement			Mar. 14, 2016
Sixth Amendment To Credit Agreement
Revolving Credit Facility (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Maturity date of credit agreement			Feb. 13, 2014

Impairment of Long-lived Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Capitalized Computer Software, Impairments	$ 103,000	$ 265,000	$ 103,000

Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) - USD ($)	May 07, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 12, 2013
Stockholders' Equity (Textual) [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuance of stock in a public offering				$ 12,253,000
Common Stock
Stockholders' Equity (Textual) [Abstract]
Repurchased and retired common stock, shares		0	271,117
Weighted average price of common stock			$ 5.50
Common stock share issued in an underwritten public offering	2,140,000
Common stock issued price per share in an underwritten public offering	$ 6.25
Underwriting fees and offering expenses for Common stock issued	$ 1,100,000
Proceeds from issuance of stock in a public offering	$ 12,300,000
Maximum \| Common Stock
Stockholders' Equity (Textual) [Abstract]
Authorized to repurchase of common stock					$ 5,000,000

Stock-Based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Jul. 09, 2007
Stock-Based Compensation (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Options authorized and reserved		2.5
Exercise Price for stock options	Not be less than 100% of the closing sale price
Incentive stock options granted	More than 10% of the total combined voting power
Exercise Price, incentive stock options, description	Price may not be less than 110% of the closing sale price
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options	$ 0.7
Compensation cost expected to be recognized	3 years
Discount on purchase of additional common shares	50.00%
Redemption price per right	$ 0.001
Minimum
Stock-Based Compensation (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Exercise price of stock option as percentage of closing price of company share	100.00%
Voting power percentage	10.00%
Percentage of exercise price	110.00%

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Stock Options Activity
Beginning Balance, Number of Shares	2,838	2,953	2,952
Granted, Number of Shares	300	40	100
Exercised, Number of Shares	(375)	(115)	(70)
Forfeited, Number of Shares	(308)	(40)	(29)
Expired, Number of Shares	0	0	0
Ending Balance, Number of Shares	2,455	2,838	2,953
Beginning Balance, Weighted Average Price per Share	$ 4.29	$ 4.24	$ 4.19
Granted, Weighted Average Price per Share	5.32	4.51	4.87
Exercised, Weighted Average Price per Share	3.31	2.80	3.06
Forfeited, Weighted Average Price per Share	6.03	4.51	6.21
Expired, Weighted Average Price per Share	0	0	0
Ending Balance, Weighted Average Price per Share	$ 4.35	$ 4.29	$ 4.24

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Summary of changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income
Beginning Balance			$ 776	$ 776
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income				0
Ending Balance	$ 760			760
Foreign Currency Translation
Summary of changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income
Beginning Balance	787	$ 775	776	776
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	(27)	12	(1)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0	0	0
Ending Balance	$ 760	$ 787	$ 775	$ 760

- Definition

Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014 USD ($)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Textual) [Abstract]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	$ 0

Segment Information (Details Textual)	9 Months Ended
Segment Information (Details Textual)	Sep. 30, 2014 Segments
Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of separate reportable segments	4

Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Summary of segment information
Revenue	$ 15,008	$ 17,361	$ 47,381	$ 52,205
Total direct marketing expenses	6,047	12,634	25,342	39,157
Operating loss	(341)	(2,497)	(4,166)	(8,600)
Operating Segments \| Jewish Networks
Summary of segment information
Revenue	5,724	6,433	17,743	19,345
Total direct marketing expenses	628	822	2,436	2,349
Operating Segments \| Christian Networks
Summary of segment information
Revenue	8,672	10,088	27,660	30,256
Total direct marketing expenses	5,293	11,659	22,470	36,247
Operating Segments \| Other Networks
Summary of segment information
Revenue	533	715	1,713	2,305
Total direct marketing expenses	107	123	364	474
Operating Segments \| Offline And Other Businesses
Summary of segment information
Revenue	79	125	265	299
Total direct marketing expenses	19	30	72	87
Corporate Non Segment
Summary of segment information
Unallocated operating expenses	$ 9,302	$ 7,224	$ 26,205	$ 21,648

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2014 USD ($)
Summary of leases of office and data center facilities under operating lease agreements
2014	$ 281
2015	788
2016	777
2017	722
2018 and thereafter	514
Total	$ 3,082

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Provision for income taxes	$ 288,000	$ 195,000	$ 507,000	$ 403,000
Deferred tax			269,000
Current income tax			174,000
Income tax related to interest accrued on its uncertain tax positions	$ 64,000		$ 64,000

Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	11 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 12, 2013
Latisys Irvine Inc
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Operating lease term		3 years
Payments to related parties			$ 271,000
Osmium Partners LLC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments to related parties	$ 509,000	$ 509,000
Minimum
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Great Hill Partners, Majority shareholders		more than 5%

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual)	9 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual)	Sep. 30, 2014 USD ($)
Plaintiffs
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Plaintiffs damage sought value	$ 25,000
Plaintiffs \| Pending Litigation
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Expected litigation settlement amount	75,000
Adconion
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Contract obligation invoice amount	$ 437,729
Date of case dismissal	May 23, 2014