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Loss per Common Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Sep. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2011
Mar. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Numerator                      
Numerator for diluted loss per common share loss from continuing operations $ (22,104) $ (12,392) $ (15,811) $ (23,692) $ (54,687) $ (16,815) $ 4,531 $ (6,149) $ (73,999) $ (73,120) $ (177)
Net income attributable to the non-controlling interests                 (6,012) (8,387) (10,378)
Loss attributable to MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders from continuing operations                 (80,011) (81,507) (10,555)
Effect of dilutive securities                 0 0 0
Numerator for diluted income per common share loss attributable to MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders from continuing operations                 $ (80,011) $ (81,507) $ (10,555)
Denominator                      
Denominator for basic loss per common share weighted average common shares                 30,726,773 29,120,373 28,161,144
Effect of dilutive securities:                      
Dilutive potential common shares                 0 0 0
Denominator for diluted loss per common share adjusted weighted shares and assumed conversions                 30,726,773 29,120,373 28,161,144
Basic loss per common share from continuing operations $ (0.76) $ (0.44) $ (0.57) $ (0.84) $ (1.93) $ (0.65) $ 0.06 $ (0.28) $ (2.60) $ (2.80) $ (0.38)
Diluted loss per common share from continuing operations $ (0.76) $ (0.44) $ (0.57) $ (0.84) $ (1.93) $ (0.65) $ 0.05 $ (0.28) $ (2.60) $ (2.80) $ (0.38)