CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net income (loss)	$ (3,237)	$ (19,289)	$ 7,498	$ (50,135)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1,597)	(757)	(2,356)	857
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,597	757	2,356	(857)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	202	(1,930)	(4,014)	(4,401)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc.	$ (1,438)	$ (20,462)	$ 5,840	$ (55,393)