MDC PARTNERS CHAIRMAN AND CEO MILES S. NADAL TO RING NASDAQ STOCK MARKET
OPENING BELL

NEW YORK, Sept. 22 /CNW/ - MDC Partners Inc. announced today that Miles S. Nadal, the company's Chairman and CEO, joined by members of the management team and its partners, will ring the Opening Bell at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City on Monday, September 27th, 2010 at 9:30 ET. MDC Partners Class A shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol MDCA.

The event coincides with the opening day of Advertising Week, the preeminent event for the advertising and communications industries, during which MDC Partners hosts a three part seminar series at the Times Center.

"Our Opening Bell ringing ceremony at the NASDAQ MarketSite is a great honor and a direct testament to the most critical asset in our organization - our people, who are dedicated to developing brilliant work, making brands famous and driving increasing return on marketing investment for our clients", said Mr. Nadal. "As we celebrate the milestone of our 30th anniversary, we continue to be privileged to partner with some of the most prolific thought leaders in the marketing industry, making MDC Partners truly 'The Place Where Great Talent Lives."

About MDC Partners, Inc.

MDC Partners is a progressive Marketing and Communications Network, championing the most innovative entrepreneurial talent. MDC Partners provides strategic solutions and services multinational clients in North America, Europe and Latin America. Our philosophy emphasizes the utilization of Strategy and Creativity to drive growth and measurable impact. "MDC Partners is The Place Where Great Talent Lives." The company's Class A shares are publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol "MDCA" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDZ.A".

For further information: Katie Kempner, Sr. VP, Corporate Communications, 305-646-7366, [email protected]