CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 32,401	$ 18,219	$ 2,690	$ 10,735
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,737	983	(3,444)	(759)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	30,664	17,236	6,134	11,494
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(1,737)	(983)	3,444	759
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(3,216)	(3,106)	(3,065)	(4,216)
Comprehensive income attributable to MDC Partners Inc.	$ 27,448	$ 14,130	$ 3,069	$ 7,278