UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net loss	$ 2,508	$ 7,333	$ 4,302	$ 7,649
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,367	(1,385)	8,796	(6,044)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,367	(1,385)	8,796	(6,044)
Comprehensive income (loss) for the period	3,875	5,948	13,098	1,605
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	(3,511)	(3,081)	(3,793)	(3,861)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc.	$ 364	$ 2,867	$ 9,305	$ (2,256)