CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Net income (loss)	$ (6,482)	$ (3,237)	$ (3,792)	$ 7,498
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(5,893)	(1,597)	(9,337)	(2,356)
Other comprehensive income	(589)	(1,640)	5,545	9,854
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	5,893	1,597	9,337	2,356
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(344)	202	(3,409)	(4,014)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc.	$ (933)	$ (1,438)	$ 2,136	$ 5,840