UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net loss	$ 316	$ (28,519)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(4,659)	2,278
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(4,659)	2,278
Comprehensive loss for the period	(4,343)	(26,241)
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to the noncontrolling interests	(780)	204
Comprehensive loss attributable to MDC Partners Inc.	$ (5,123)	$ (26,037)