Vice Media

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Vice is a digital media and broadcasting company, which specializes in publishing a magazine that covers information on various subjects, such as music, fashion, photos, travel, sports, technology, and food. It also produces and licenses its content for mobile, TV, film and magazine companies and publishes videos across various content categories for the web. Vice's digital channels include Creators, dedicated to the arts and creativity, Motherboard, covering cultural happenings in technology, and Noisey, a music discovery channel.

TypePrivate
Founded1994
HQNew York, USMap
Websitevice.com
Employee Ratings3More
Culture scoreC+More
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Employees (est.) (May 2020)2,721(-5%)
Job Openings11
Revenue (Y, 2019)$600 M

Key People/Management at Vice Media

Nancy Dubuc

Nancy Dubuc

CEO
Suroosh Alvi

Suroosh Alvi

Co-Founder
Joseph Simon

Joseph Simon

Chief Technology Officer
Doug Jossem

Doug Jossem

Chief Revenue Officer, North America
Ramin Arani

Ramin Arani

Chief Financial Officer
Danielle Carrig

Danielle Carrig

Chief Communications Officer
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Vice Media Office Locations

Vice Media has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco and in 32 other locations
New York, US (HQ)
49 S 2nd St, Brooklyn
Los Angeles, US
589 Venice Blvd, Venice
Miami, US
38 NW 24th St
San Francisco, US
San Francisco
Vienna, AT
Floragasse 3/1
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek, BE
Koolmijnenkaai 62
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Vice Media Financials and Metrics

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Founding Date

1994

Vice Media total Funding

$1.7 b

Vice Media latest funding size

$250 m

Time since last funding

a year ago

Vice Media investors

Technology Crossover Ventures, The Walt Disney Company, A&E Television Networks, 21st Century Fox, Soros Fund Management, Disney Interactive, TPG (formerly Texas Pacific Group), 23 Capital
Vice Media's latest funding round in May 2019 was reported to be $250 m. In total, Vice Media has raised $1.7 b. Vice Media's latest valuation is reported to be $5.7 b.
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Vice Media Revenue

Vice Media's revenue was reported to be $600 m in Y, 2019
USD

Revenue (Y, 2019)

600.0m

Market valuation

5.7b
USDY, 2015Y, 2018EY, 2019E

Revenue

500.0m600.0m600.0m

Revenue growth, %

(14%)
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USDY, 2019

Revenue/Employee

184.8k
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Vice Media Operating Metrics

Jan, 2020Mar, 2020Apr, 2020May, 2020

Daily Content Pieces

1.50 k1.70 k1.70 k

Monthly Visitors

300 m

Product Lines

5 5

Trademarks (US)

9 9
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Vice Media Acquisitions / Subsidiaries

Company NameDateDeal Size
Refinery29October 02, 2019$400 m
VillainMay 04, 2018
STARWORKS GroupJuly 29, 2016
Garage MagazineJuly 05, 2016
Carrot CreativeDecember 10, 2013
The Carrot CompanyDecember 10, 2013
Holloway UK Limited
Holloway UK Limited(duplicate)
Levelprint Ltd
Pulse Films Los Angeles
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Vice Media Online and Social Media Presence

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Vice Media Company Culture

  • Overall Culture

    C+

    68/100

  • CEO Rating

    D+

    63/100

  • Compensation

    D

    55/100

  • Diversity

    C+

    68/100

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Vice Media News and Updates

May 09, 2017
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How Vice plans to prove to advertisers its branded content works

Vice Media is the media empire largely built off being an content agency. For years, the Brooklyn media company has worked closely with brands to make them cool, or at least make their brands part of cool content.
May 15, 2020

Vice lays off 155 as COVID-19 continues to slam media revenue

In a memo titled “The Course Ahead,” Vice Media Group CEO Nancy Dubuc announced a large round of layoffs to staff. The number includes 155 workers — 55 of whom will lose their jobs today. The remaining 100, meanwhile, will be let go in the coming weeks. The figure comprises around 5% of the company’…
January 31, 2020

Vice Media is getting rid of its Dumbo office in New York as it tries to get to profitability

Vice Media is consolidating its offices from three to two as it aims for profitability. The move will help the heavily funded yet still unprofitable venture-backed media company cut costs.  The move will mostly impact agency Virtue Worldwide, which is powering the company and is expected to add 10…
November 06, 2019

Vice Media CEO Nancy Dubuc on why she’s tired of hearing about ‘bro culture’

The freewheeling media startup has seen its share of controversy over the last 25 years, but Dubuc says VICE is moving on without sacrificing its pioneering spirit. Everybody knows Vice Media is a male-dominated snake pit of debauchery, schoolyard behavior, and exclusivity, right?Read Full Story
October 11, 2019

James Murdoch acquires minority stake in Vice Media

James Murdoch has agreed to buy a minority share in Vice Media as he looks to build his own media [...] The post James Murdoch acquires minority stake in Vice Media appeared first on CityAM.
October 03, 2019

Vice Media Acquires Refinery29 in a $400M Deal

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Vice Media Blogs

August 13, 2019

Watch the FBI Raid Jeffrey Epstein’s “Pedophile Island”

Video shows FBI agents swarming Epstein's sprawling island, Little St. James, by boat and by golf cart Monday.
August 13, 2019

Katy Perry Has Been Accused of Sexual Misconduct

“Teenage Dream” co-star Josh Kloss said Perry pulled down his pants at a party.
August 13, 2019

This "Miracle Solution" is Marketed as a Cure for Cancer and HIV. It's Bleach.

The FDA is warning, again, that the "mineral solution," which has been pushed by anti-vaxx influencers, can cause acute liver failure.
August 13, 2019

WATCH: How This Man on Stabbing Spree Was Stopped By Sydney Bystanders With Chairs and a Milk Crate

The man, who had already allegedly killed one woman and stabbed another, was running through the streets of Sydney's business district.
August 13, 2019

Here's What We Know About Jeffrey Epstein's Final Hours

The jail where he was held is reportedly severely understaffed, and his cell wasn't checked every half hour like it was meant to be.
August 12, 2019

Hong Kong Police Are Using Brutal Tactics Against Protesters: "We Are so Angry"

Police disguised as protesters are making arrests.
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 Vice Media Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was Vice Media founded?

    Vice Media was founded in 1994.

  • Who are Vice Media key executives?

    Vice Media's key executives are Nancy Dubuc, Suroosh Alvi and Joseph Simon.

  • How many employees does Vice Media have?

    Vice Media has 2,721 employees.

  • What is Vice Media revenue?

    Latest Vice Media annual revenue is $600 m.

  • What is Vice Media revenue per employee?

    Latest Vice Media revenue per employee is $220.5 k.

  • Who are Vice Media competitors?

    Competitors of Vice Media include Mic Network, Vox Media and BuzzFeed.

  • Where is Vice Media headquarters?

    Vice Media headquarters is located at 49 S 2nd St, Brooklyn, New York.

  • Where are Vice Media offices?

    Vice Media has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco and in 32 other locations.

  • How many offices does Vice Media have?

    Vice Media has 36 offices.