Vice plans TV channels next year

Vice plans to move in to linear TV in 2016” with channel launches across Europe and in the US.
Ahead of Vice’s IAB Digital Upfront event in London this evening, the youth-based digital media brand said that it planned to compliment its position across online and mobile with a push into linear television.

Though Vice founder Shane Smith is due to unveil more details at the event this evening, he said in interviews with the Guardian and CNBC that Vice plans to launch 12 channels across Europe as well as a Vice Network in the US.
Though specific launch details are not yet clear, Vice said that all planned Vice TV networks across Europe are expected to be produced and programmed exclusively by Vice, using the brand’s network of talent.
Vice is reportedly mulling joint ventures, partnerships, or buying networks in different markets.

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