CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Comprehensive Loss
Net loss	$ (22,434)	$ (29,711)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	8,825	(5,181)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(31,259)	(24,530)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(8,825)	5,181
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2,515)	151
Comprehensive loss attributable to MDC Partners Inc.	$ (33,774)	$ (24,379)