UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net loss	$ 7,333	$ 5,951	$ 7,649	$ (22,568)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1,385)	(1,848)	(6,044)	429
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,385)	(1,848)	(6,044)	429
Comprehensive loss for the period	5,948	4,103	1,605	(22,139)
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to the noncontrolling interests	3,081	1,641	3,861	1,436
Comprehensive loss attributable to MDC Partners Inc.	$ 2,867	$ 2,462	$ (2,256)	$ (23,575)