As VICE continues to rapidly grow and expand its video offerings ahead of new channel launches later this year, Franses’ sixteen years’ experience within broadcast, TV production and film - both within the UK and the US – make her the outstanding candidate to lead VICE’s content and partnerships in the UK.
Following a recent Emmy nomination for VICE’s news-magazine series on HBO - titled 'VICE’ – Franses will use this success as a launchpad to further VICE’s content offering in the UK to broadcasters and other platforms.
Further developments include VICE UK launching a multitude of new digital channels in Q4, including: a fashion channel (i-D), a dance and electronic music channel (THUMP) and a news channel, adding to its existing broad suite of verticals.
Formerly an executive at a number of successful companies – including Nutopia Ltd (an independent production company she co-founded), Zodiak Media, RAW TV and Film Four - Franses brings a wealth of commercial, operational and strategic management experience which she will utilise to amplify VICE’s content driven business model.
Franses will report into Matt Elek, Managing Director, EMEA.
Laura said: "I’m very excited to be marrying my background in television, with VICE’s preeminent digital content. The industry is going through profound and accelerated changes, and VICE is top of its class in identifying new opportunities and creating magnificent, acclaimed content.
Matt Elek said: "We're thrilled to welcome Laura to VICE. As we continue our rapid expansion, particularly in the online video space, having someone with Laura's experience and enthusiasm will be immensely important.”
