UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net loss	$ 5,513	$ (13,667)	$ 13,162	$ (36,235)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1,461)	(1,327)	(7,505)	(898)
Other comprehensive loss	(1,461)	(1,327)	(7,505)	(898)
Comprehensive income (loss) for the period	4,052	(14,994)	5,657	(37,133)
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	6,969	2,931	10,830	4,367
Comprehensive loss attributable to MDC Partners Inc.	$ (2,917)	$ (17,925)	$ (5,173)	$ (41,500)