CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Comprehensive Loss
Net loss	$ (32,471)	$ (6,482)	$ (52,478)	$ (3,792)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,331)	(5,893)	8,354	(9,337)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(30,140)	(589)	(60,832)	5,545
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	2,331	5,893	(8,354)	9,337
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(569)	(344)	(4,481)	(3,409)
Comprehensive loss attributable to MDC Partners Inc.	$ (30,709)	$ (933)	$ (65,313)	$ 2,136