CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract] ASSETS ASSETS [Abstract] Current Assets: Current Assets: [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $158,870 as of December 31, 2011 and $238,228 as of December 31, 2010 Marketable securities Other receivables Prepaid expenses and other current assets Restricted cash Total current assets Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $13,466,365 as of December 31, 2011 and $12,845,359 as of December 31, 2010 Marketable securities Other assets Goodwill Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $5,529,730 as of December 31, 2011 and $4,174,403 as of December 31, 2010 Restricted cash Total assets LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY [Abstract] Current Liabilities: Current Liabilities: [Abstract] Accounts payable Accrued expenses Deferred revenue Other current liabilities Liabilities of discontinued operations Total current liabilities Deferred tax liability Other liabilities Total liabilities Stockholders’ Equity Stockholders’ Equity [Abstract] Preferred stock; $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 5,500 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010; the aggregate liquidation preference as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 totals $55,000,000 Common stock; $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 38,461,595 shares issued and 32,131,188 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2011, and 37,775,381 shares issued and 31,667,600 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2010 Additional paid-in capital Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income Treasury stock at cost; 6,330,407 shares as of December 31, 2011 and 6,107,781 shares as of December 31, 2010 Accumulated deficit Total stockholders’ equity Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity Allowance for doubtful accounts (in Dollars) Accumulated depreciation and amortization (in Dollars) Accumulated amortization (in Dollars) Preferred stock, par value (in Dollars per share) Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred stock, shares outstanding The liquidation preference value of preferred stock. Preferred stock, aggregate liquidation preference (in Dollars) Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share) Common stock, shares authorized Common stock, shares issued Common stock, shares outstanding Treasury stock, shares CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Abstract] Net revenue: Net revenue: [Abstract] Revenue of Premium service is comprised of subscriptions, licenses and fees for access to investment information and rate services. Premium services Marketing services Total net revenue Operating expense: Operating expense: [Abstract] Cost of services Sales and marketing General and administrative Depreciation and amortization Asset impairments Amount of restructuring and other charges during the period. Restructuring and other charges (Gain) loss on disposition of assets Total operating expense Operating loss Net interest income (Loss) gain on sales of marketable securities Other income Loss from continuing operations before income taxes Provision for income taxes Loss from continuing operations Discontinued operations: Discontinued operations: [Abstract] Loss from discontinued operations Net loss Preferred stock cash dividends Net loss attributable to common stockholders Basic and diluted net loss per share: Basic and diluted net loss per share: [Abstract] Loss from continuing operations (in Dollars per share) Loss from discontinued operations (in Dollars per share) Net loss (in Dollars per share) Preferred stock dividends (in Dollars per share) The amount of net loss attributable to common stockholders for the period per each share in instances when basic and diluted earnings per share. Net loss attributable to common stockholders (in Dollars per share) The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating basic and diluted EPS. Weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding (in Shares) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(LOSS) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(LOSS) [Abstract] Balance Balance Balance (in Shares) Balance (in Shares) Unrealized gain on marketable securities Value stock issued during the period as a result of the exercise and grants. Exercise and issuance of equity grants Number of shares exercised and granted during the current period. Exercise and issuance of equity grants (in Shares) Issuance of common stock for acquisition Issuance of common stock for acquisition (in Shares) Stock repurchase Stock repurchase (in Shares) Stock-based consideration for services Reduction to additional paid in capital resulting from Common stock dividends declared. Common stock cash dividends Reduction to additional paid in capital resulting from preferred stock dividends declared. Preferred stock cash dividends Net loss CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Abstract] Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Cash Flows from Operating Activities: [Abstract] Loss from discontinued operations Loss from continuing operations Adjustments to reconcile loss from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to reconcile loss from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities: [Abstract] Stock-based compensation expense Provision for doubtful accounts The sum of the portions valuation allowance on deferred taxes during the period. Valuation allowance on deferred taxes Impairment charges Value of restructuring cost and other charges during the period. Restructuring and other charges The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of deferred rent. Deferred rent Gain on disposal of equipment The amount of non-cash barter activity during the period. Noncash barter activity Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Changes in operating assets and liabilities: [Abstract] Accounts receivable Other receivables Prepaid expenses and other current assets Other assets Accounts payable Accrued expenses Deferred revenue Other current liabilities Other liabilities Net cash provided by continuing operations Net cash used in discontinued operations Net cash provided by operating activities Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Cash Flows from Investing Activities: [Abstract] Purchase of marketable securities Sale of marketable securities Purchase of Kikucall, Inc. Sale of Promotions.com Sale of certain assets of TheStreet Ratings Capital expenditures Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Cash Flows from Financing Activities: [Abstract] Cash dividends paid on common stock Cash dividends paid on preferred stock Restricted cash Purchase of treasury stock Net cash used in financing activities Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: [Abstract] Cash payments made for interest Cash payments made for income taxes Noncash investing and financing activities: Noncash investing and financing activities: [Abstract] Stock issued for business combinations The amount of notes received in noncash investing or financing activities. Notes received for sale of Promotions.com The amount of treasury shares received in settlement of working capital and debt adjustment in noncash transactions during the reporting period. Treasury shares received in settlement of Promotions.com working capital and debt adjustment The amount of treasury shares received in settlement of working capital adjustment in noncash transactions during the reporting period. Treasury shares received in settlement of Kikucall, Inc. working capital adjustment Organization, Nature of Business and Summary of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Discontinued Operations Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisitions and Divestures Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Net Loss Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities and Restricted Cash Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Property and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Accrued Expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Long Term Investment Cost-method Investments, Description [Text Block] Impairment Charge Asset Impairment Charges [Text Block] Restructuring and Other Charges Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Comprehensive Loss Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Other Liabilities Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] Employee Benefit Plan Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block] Subsequent Event Subsequent Events [Text Block] Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] SCHEDULE II-VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] Common Stock [Member] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Series B Preferred Stock [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Retained Earnings [Member] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] RestructuringCostsAndOtherCharges AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalPreferredStockDividends NetLossAttributableToCommonStockholdersPerBasicAndDilutedShare StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesStockOptionsExercisedAndGrants Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Assets, Current Gains (Losses) on Sales of Assets Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Current Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Shares, Outstanding Entity Central Index Key Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense Payments of Dividends, Common Stock Liabilities, Current Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent Document Period End Date Increase (Decrease) in Other Receivables Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted Amendment Flag Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities Document Type Assets Amendment Description Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Document Fiscal Period Focus Current Fiscal Year End Date Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Liabilities and Equity Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic and Diluted Share Operating Income (Loss) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Entity Voluntary Filers Treasury Stock, Value Payments of Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock Liabilities Entity Public Float Entity Filer Category Document Fiscal Year Focus Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Costs and Expenses Sales Revenue, Services, Net Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Entity Registrant Name Entity Current Reporting Status Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items]