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Deep Dive: Vice Is Broke (2025)

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Vice Is Broke
In 'Vice Is Broke', the documentary examines the decline of Vice Media, a digital news outlet that reached a valuation of $5.7 billion in 2017. The film investigates the reasons behind its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in 2023, focusing on the shifts in advertising revenue and increased competition from new platforms. Interviews with former executives and industry experts provide insight into the strategic errors that led to Vice's downfall. The documentary presents a critical perspective on how Vice Media, once a leader in modern journalism, struggled to adapt to a rapidly changing media landscape. It addresses the financial decisions made by the company and the consequences of those choices, offering a comprehensive look at the rise and fall of a prominent media entity.

Why Watch

  • •Find out why Vice Media's value plummeted.
  • •See the impact of digital competition on traditional media.
  • •Meet the executives who witnessed Vice's downfall.

Did You Know

•Vice Media was valued at $5.7 billion in 2017.
•The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2023.
•The documentary features interviews with former executives and industry experts.

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Media industry analysisBusiness strategyDigital journalism