Chapter 354 The Temptation of the TV Network

(Thanks to "Clumsy FLY" for the rewards, my brother is so awesome, I don't know what to say, I will work hard to add more words, but I am not full-time, and it is already the limit to code more than 8,000 words at the end of work every day. Add more Please forgive me for too few, bow~\(≧▽≦)/~)

On December 28th, in a blink of an eye, there were only the last three days left in 2014. Yang Cheng had a sense of seeing thousands of years ago. However, he had no time to feel that the time flies. Yesterday, he and Georgina went shopping in the Northwest District of DC. In the afternoon, he visited several museums, and his calves were trembling. Georgina stepped on 6 cm high-heeled boots, but she looked like a normal person. Sure enough, women are the most wonderful creatures created by God and his old man.

Yi~ Wan went out early in the morning, I don't know what to do, I was bored in the room all day yesterday, and I don't know how to discuss with her Jewish husband, anyway, the last time limit Yang Cheng gave her is less than After 4 hours, if the desired result is not obtained by then, the editor of the Toutiao app will follow Yang Cheng's instructions and make the embarrassing incident of the Big Mouth family known to the whole world.

Georgina stayed in the hotel to sleep to recharge her energy. Yang Cheng didn't have such a good life. She worked hard to plow and fertilize the fields at night, and couldn't even sleep late in the morning, and had to get up to go to the date. He said on the phone that there was good news, even if he put a gatling on the back of the bed, he couldn't force Yang Cheng to get up from the bed.

Yawning all over the place, he drove to Capitol Hill. Compared with yesterday, Yang Cheng's entry into the Capitol was much smoother today, although there were still many security checks to pass.

It was still the middle-aged mother who brought Yang Cheng into the office, and Richard Durbin had just arrived, and the two greeted each other good morning and chatted about business.

"Richard, look at my dark circles. You don't have to go to the zoo to see the national treasure of country Z. I hope your good news makes me feel sorry for the fact that I only slept for 4 hours last night." Yang Cheng joked.

Richard laughed when he heard the words, "Believe me, Jason, this news is definitely not in vain for you to wake up so early. I believe you know very well that New Times Media is still not comparable to News Corporation, or even Viacom or Comcast. The reason?"

Yang Cheng shrugged, "Of course, we still lack concise and effective direct communication platforms, such as TV networks."

Richard nodded, "That's right, so what if I can help you fill this vacancy?"

Yang Cheng straightened her body instinctively, and asked with frowned eyebrows, "What do you mean? Are you going to sell me a TV station?"

Richard laughed and waved his hands, "No, no, I don't have a TV station, but right now there is indeed an opportunity for you to own a complete TV network."

"Richard, don't fool me. Now all valuable TV stations, even more than 90% in the United States, have been divided up by several giants. I don't even have soup." Yang Cheng curled her lips, indifferent Believe.

"I didn't lie to you, in fact, the CW TV network is eagerly looking for a new owner." Richard said with a smile in his eyes.

Yang Cheng's pupils shrank slightly, and her breathing was stagnant, but then she thought of something, and couldn't help laughing out loud, "Let me just say, what good things are left in this year, it turned out to be the CW TV network, but are Time Warner and Columbia willing to let go?" ? No matter how bad it is, it is one of the five major TV networks."

The reason why he behaved like this is that he remembered the domestic nickname for CW TV station, "America's toilet table."

Although CW covers more than 95% of the population in the United States, its ratings are pitifully low. The average audience is only about 5 million, and it is also the youngest of the five major TV networks. (CBS) and Warner Bros. (Warnar Bro.) co-financed.

Its predecessor was WB TV station and UPN. Due to the long-term low ratings and financial difficulties of these two TV stations, they decided to merge and establish a new TV network CW TV station. Its name CW comes from the first letter of CBS and WB.

Due to the sluggish ratings of the predecessor, the management decided to adjust the audience after discussion. After the establishment of CW TV station, many dramas with older audiences were canceled, and the main focus was young people. The current audience of dramas is also very young. Brain-dead idol dramas emerge in endlessly, but it is undeniable that relying on miraculous outbreaks every once in a while, CW can survive until now, otherwise it would have gone bankrupt long ago.

Its representative American TV series Gossip Girl and The Vampire Diaries have indeed caused quite a stir around the world. Oh, yes, there is also a long-lived American TV series Evil Force, which is one of the few pillars of CW TV station.

Of course, the greatest value of this TV network is that it is a wireless station, and it is also one of the only five major wireless TV networks. Even if the ratings are poor, relying on the wireless license, it can sell hundreds of millions.

However, Yang Cheng is not too interested in this. If he was reborn a few years earlier, he would definitely grit his teeth and take it. After all, he has a lot of ideas for American dramas in his mind, but now he can shoot What? Do you want to shoot the very yellow and violent Westworld? The department will definitely not agree, the review of wireless channels is very strict, not to mention revealing the plot, even cursing a dirty word starting with F will be punished with a series of warnings.

Besides, Western World relies on the eye-catching pictures that stimulate blood spurts. If you cut off the heavy-duty pictures and only talk about the plot, it is really not a great work. It's a pity that it's too short and weak. Waiting for the ratings to come up, the show will be over. (Heavy recommendation "Sin Night Run", it is really a good drama, from the picture to the plot to the control of the rhythm of the story, including the concept that the TV series wants to convey, etc., it is almost a classic TV series at the textbook level, it is very worthwhile one look)

Yang Cheng couldn't help thinking that it would be great if it was HBO, and he would win it even if he lost his fortune. He didn't want to make too much money, but it's a pity that Warner wouldn't sell it, and even if he did, it would be an astronomical figure.

Richard Debin didn't know what Yang Cheng was thinking, "Warner has HBO, CNN, and Columbia has CBS. They don't care about running CW at all. If they can make money, it's okay, but the current situation is that they need to subsidize a large amount of money every year to guarantee The CW is running normally, they've had enough, and they're finally determined to get rid of this liability."

Yang Cheng complained unhappily, "Richard, you also know that it's a burden. Why should I take over the offer? It's an obvious loss of money."

Richard Debin didn't take it seriously, stood up and poured a cup of English Earl Gray tea for Yang Cheng, and sat on the desk to persuade him, "That's also a wireless TV network, as long as you can recruit experts in the field of TV production, once the production arrives With two hit shows, it is possible to turn CW into the fourth full-time TV station, and the power it will bring is huge. For this, the Donkey Party has full support. As long as you can succeed, we can even arrange an Olympic TV station. President Guan Hai participated in an exclusive interview with CW TV station."

Yang Cheng didn't know whether he was scalded by the steaming black tea or was shocked. He looked at Richard Durbin with an unbelievable expression, "Are you serious?"

Richard shrugged, "Of course, the Donkey Party has no hardcore collaborators in the media field."

Yang Cheng's face was full of absurdity, "Are you kidding me? Except for Murdoch's News Corporation, all the media groups in the United States are supporters of your donkey party. Tell me now that you don't have hardcore?"

"It's just an exchange of interests. As long as the Xiang Party is willing to put aside prejudice and put trust in the other giants, believe me, those media groups will definitely change their doors resolutely, but that will be their biggest loss." Richard It is not surprising that De's tone is full of arrogance and prejudice. As a senior executive of the Donkey Party, he must also have such an attitude.

Yang Cheng also somewhat understood the intention of the Donkey Party this time, it was nothing more than wanting his own mouthpiece, but why would Yang Cheng be willing to be driven by them?

He reminded in a bad tone, "Don't forget, I never promised to join the donkey party and charge for you."

"That's right, but if you have the resources of the Donkey Party, your media empire will be formed sooner, and it will be a matter of time before you can compete with News Corporation." Richard Debin pressed Yang Cheng's shoulder and drew a big cake.

Yang Cheng sneered, "I have a very good relationship with News Corporation. We sat down to discuss cooperation a few days ago. We are good partners in the UK."

If he successfully became the second largest shareholder of Sky TV before, he is indeed qualified to say this, but it is a pity that there is no word about the matter of Sky TV now, it is pure deception.

Sure enough, when the majestic party whip didn't understand the situation, he should have been fooled, "I haven't heard of this. I didn't expect you to cooperate with News Corporation."

Yang Cheng asked instead, "What is the market value of CW TV station? What are the prices of Warner and Columbia?"

Richard didn't have time to think about it, and replied following Yang Cheng's words, "The market value is about 1.6 billion. According to our previous negotiations with CW, we can win it with only 1.5 billion US dollars. If it is not convenient for us to come forward, this kind of Good things are not your turn, Jason."

"1.5 billion, it's really not expensive." Yang Cheng muttered.

This matter cannot be decided in a few words, Yang Cheng shook his head, "I will seriously consider this matter, give me some time, and talk about the deal we discussed yesterday, do you agree?"

Richard put away his smile and said with a serious face, "Jason, after a night of deliberation, I am willing to cooperate with you, but you must give me a promise."

Meeting Richard's firm eyes, he raised his hand to signal, "What guarantee?"

"Guarantee to stand on the united front with me, and not to be in two boats, otherwise I will lose the right to speak in the party, which is not good for us."

Yang Cheng thought for a while, but he should give the other party something sweet, "I can only guarantee that when it comes to conflicts of interest, I will stand on the united front with you personally, but it is not the time for full cooperation with the Donkey Party."

After a pause, he gave Richard another reassurance, "Don't worry, Richard, you should understand that we Chinese are always willing to make friends and treat friends with warmth like a spring breeze. You don't have to worry that we will harm you, let alone be afraid of us. I will use you to do dangerous things, this transaction is just a transaction, and it will take time to prove where our relationship will go in the future."