CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net income (loss)	$ 18,219	$ 11,330	$ 10,735	$ (30,846)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	983	574	(759)	1,614
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(983)	(574)	759	(1,614)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(3,106)	(1,500)	(4,216)	(2,471)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc.	$ 14,130	$ 9,256	$ 7,278	$ (34,931)