CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net income (loss)	$ 13,467	$ 2,088	$ 3,784	$ (20,684)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(550)	1,860	(618)	10,685
Other comprehensive income (loss)	550	(1,860)	618	(10,685)
Comprehensive income (loss) for the period	14,017	228	4,402	(31,369)
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	(3,220)	(1,397)	(4,368)	(3,912)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc.	$ 10,797	$ (1,169)	$ 34	$ (35,281)