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How does Vice Media's Investment Deal with Viacom and WPP Affect Its Indie Cred?

Known for its guerrilla journalism, Vice Media has linked up with corporate giants in an investment deal. Nicole LaPorte talks with Shane Smith about how the move affects his company’s indie cred.

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Shane Smith, founder of Vice, attends a premiere on Dec. 1, 2010 in New York City. (Photo: Jemal Countess / Getty Images)

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