UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net loss	$ 1,794	$ 316
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	7,429	(4,659)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	7,429	(4,659)
Comprehensive income (loss) for the period	9,223	(4,343)
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	(282)	(780)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc.	$ 8,941	$ (5,123)