Vice Media to acquire Refinery29.

Vice Media, a Canadian digital media and broadcasting company, agreed to acquire Refinery29, a leading female-focused lifestyle, and entertainment company. Financial terms were not disclosed. “This is an expansive moment for independent media. VICE Media Group and Refinery29, two of the strongest independent voices in the industry, will continue to build a scaled global and diversified media company. We will not allow a rapidly consolidating media ecosystem to constrict young people’s choices or their ability to freely express themselves about the things they care about most. At VICE and Refinery29, the megaphone is theirs to use and the platforms are theirs to build with us.” Nancy Dubuc, VICE Media Group CEO.