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Noncontrolling and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests - Changes in Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
Mar. 31, 2020
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]    
Net loss attributable to MDC Partners Inc. $ 5,010 $ 1,002
Business acquisitions and step-up transactions, net of tax (330) (503)
Change from Net income attributable to MDC Partners Inc. and transfers to noncontrolling interests (4,680) (499)
MDC Partners Inc. Shareholders' Deficit    
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]    
Business acquisitions and step-up transactions, net of tax $ (330) $ (503)