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Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc. $ 9,816 $ (20,114) $ (33,342) $ (46,395)
Transfers to the noncontrolling interest:        
Increase (decrease) in MDC Partners Inc. paid-in capital for purchase of equity interests in excess of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests 0 (1,977) 0 (3,240)
Increase (decrease) in MDC Partners Inc. paid-in capital from issuance of equity interest 10,875 0 9,816 0
Net transfers from noncontrolling interest 10,875 (1,977) 9,816 (3,240)
Change from net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc. and transfers to noncontrolling interest $ 20,691 $ (22,091) $ (23,526) $ (49,635)