CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Comprehensive Loss
Net loss	$ 2,427	$ 32,401	$ (20,007)	$ 2,690
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,860	1,737	10,685	(3,444)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	567	30,664	(30,692)	6,134
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(1,860)	(1,737)	(10,685)	3,444
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,397)	(3,216)	(3,912)	(3,065)
Comprehensive loss attributable to MDC Partners Inc.	$ (830)	$ 27,448	$ (34,604)	$ 3,069