Vice Media

Founded in Montreal, Canada, in 1994 by Gavin McInnes, Shane Smith, and Suroosh Alvi, Vice Media Inc. is a global media company headquartered in New York City. The company's core mission is to provide cutting-edge content on arts, culture, news, and technology through various platforms including TV, radio, publishing, and internet advertising. Vice Media offers a wide range of services covering news and politics, education, culture, gender and sexuality, food and drink, science, and technology. Their market focus spans a global audience with a significant presence in both North America and Europe.

Notable figures affiliated with Vice Media include co-founders Shane Smith and Suroosh Alvi, with Ellis Jones serving as the editor-in-chief of its magazine. The company has attracted investments from prominent entities such as Disney and A&E Networks. Key achievements include a circulation of 900,000 worldwide for its magazine and the successful expansion into television with Vice TV. Vice Media has significantly impacted contemporary media by blending traditional journalism with innovative storytelling across multiple platforms.