Just imagine that everyone is busy making money, and the only smart people are those who work hard to maintain the situation at hand. Once you have a small intention to break this invisible balance, it is not far from other forces to attack.
Liu Qingshan returned under such circumstances. Although the first season of his "America's Next Top Model" has ended, the higher-end "America's Next Top Model" derived from it is in the midst of intense preparations.
These two programs alone span almost the entire year and have attracted the attention of the entire fashion industry in the United States and even Europe. Their huge influence can be judged by the number of passengers arriving at the airport every day.
Moreover, most of the visitors are fashion industry teams or top models at all levels, and new interest projects born around them have developed rapidly.
From the fashion industry to the active participation of the entire entertainment industry, it has led to the comprehensive expansion of the local tourism, hotel, catering, transportation, and entertainment industries. It is reasonable for Seattle's overall market to be optimistic in the future.
This is the huge change brought about by Liu Qingshan, and it is not surprising that he himself has received more attention!
There is another industry that will suffer from his positive impact, and that is UEN TV station. They are also the organizers of two model competitions. It is inevitable that they will send out a luxurious pick-up team as soon as they hear the news of his arrival.
You must know that UEN today was originally just a municipal TV station, but because of a variety show, it has become the most profitable TV media in the entire state of Washington. Moreover, it is only March at this time, and the remaining nine months will be through higher The full-scale "America's Next Top Model" is about to become one of the most famous broadcast platforms in the United States.
Don’t forget that it also bears the name of a TV station affiliated to CAS. Although it has a special nature of being responsible for profits and losses, its sudden rise is bound to receive a vigorous publicity campaign from CAS. After all, although there is no benefit of equal sharing of interests, the reputation It is necessary to grab a part of it.
The foundation of CAS Group is one of the eight major film companies. It has countless superstars under its name and a lot of blockbuster IP resources. As a nominal subsidiary unit, UEN is very happy to accelerate its own reputation by following the light of the head office.
What's more, both parties attach great importance to Liu Qingshan's existence. Because of him, they have established a potential strategic partnership, which is a factor that other large forces do not have.
To put it bluntly, it’s all about profit. What capital sees is income, and what platforms see is commission. Notoriety, reputation, prestige, etc. are all bullshit. The ultimate goal is to earn real money. Purpose.
But there is nothing to be ashamed of. In the business society, just as it is the nature of merchants to sit down and raise prices, business may look like a battlefield or a place for fighting, but it is actually the deepest part of the Shura Field, where a god is buried. Whoever can dig it out and make everyone believe in it can unify the world.
Therefore, the essence of business is exchange. How to maximize the value of shareholders is always the top priority.
Liu Qingshan does not have a thorough understanding of these, but he knows the role he plays in it.
Therefore, he can face each side calmly without losing his tact in playing both sides.
Pilon, the president of UEN TV, was the first person he interviewed after arriving, because this person came with an urgent request and he was leaving by plane at night.
"I have no choice. It's the Victoria's Secret company's hard request. In tonight's live broadcast preview, they also used some tricks to announce the news that you are about to participate in advance!"
Today, UEN has a music audition variety show, and the new live broadcast will be that night. Since it is the finals, the four contestants need supporting guests. Victoria's Secret, as the largest sponsor, asked Liu Qingshan and Jin Xishan to join.
This variety show is not Liu Qingshan's idea, but a traditional old variety show like "Millions of Miracles" by UEN. It cannot be said to be very influential, so the advertising cost for inviting guests is also limited.
His difficulty is not entirely because of the notification fee, but because he is going back to China tonight. It is not a bad idea to spend some time as much as possible, but firstly, the time is too tight, and secondly, the notification fee is too low, which will affect the future market. Price demarcation.
Fortunately, he said that even voluntary help does not matter. The point is that Jin Xishan does not yet have wide public recognition. At this time, accepting an invitation that announces a serious reduction in fees will directly affect a series of subsequent price settings.
Even if it is an announcement from Han Country or Hua Country, even if the budget will not be based on the internationally unified price, the specific numbers will be calculated together.
The problem then arises. Not everyone can get an internationally unified net worth list. Only truly international stars recognized by the market are eligible to enter the American and American Billboard rankings.
And this price ranking is a benchmark for international unified price. Once Jin Xishan, who has barely squeezed in, starts to drift downward on his own, it will inevitably have adverse consequences, and he may even be kicked out of the list.
In other words, lowering one's self-esteem is a taboo for international stars, and it is suspected of being indifferent to the ranking organizers.
Therefore, Liu Qingshan discussed this issue in detail with Pilon.
Pilon is not stupid. How could he not have considered this aspect in advance? He pretended to be confused on the surface just to save a lot of money. In fact, anyone with a little common sense in the industry can guess that the sponsor invited a certain person. How could a celebrity not do market research in advance?
In other words, Victoria's Secret must have increased the fixed advertising fee for this variety show based on this special situation, but whether it can ultimately be used by the guests depends on the specific operations of the TV station.
Because Liu Qingshan understood this and was not willing to participate in this dispensable performance opportunity, he was not angry at Piron's various pretense.
According to his idea, he would reject it tactfully. No matter how close his cooperation with Victoria's Secret is, such a variety show that has little promotional value for his own fame is really not interesting to him.
Jin Xishan also held this view, and at the same time, he was making excuses from the sidelines.
Taylor also came this time. Although her artist contract was affiliated with another company, it actually belonged to Snowland North America.
I haven't even been to the headquarters of my own company, so it doesn't sound good no matter what.
At this time, she expressed it much more straightforwardly than Liu Qingshan and Jin Xishan: "Mr. Pilon, my brother and sister have lowered their status. As the president of the TV media, don't you understand this?" What’s the rule? There’s nothing wrong with doing a favor for a friend, but if you always have this kind of bargaining attitude, I think they’re doing you a favor by not going crazy on the spot!”
Despite Taylor's young age, everyone knows that she is Liu Qingshan's first contracted artist, and everyone knows that she is cared for in every possible way.
What's more, people in the circle also know some of the potential ambiguous relationships between them, so even Piron does not dare to underestimate her existence.
Besides, she is still a minor and is in a reckless stage where she does not understand the importance of her words, so it is understandable that she would say such disrespectful words.
Piron even thought that these three people had already agreed in advance to make love to each other in order to expose his intention to seek more benefits for the TV station.
In fact, this is not a big crime. Since as a president, it is only natural that he is willing to seek greater benefits for the industry under his name. There is nothing shameful in using bargaining methods to negotiate with Liu Qingshan.
However, it was uncomfortable to have someone expose the disguise, which caused Piron to smile slightly awkwardly: "I think it's better to forget it. Sister Taylor has already seen through that little trick, so I just let Victoria's Secret One party will come and talk to you in person!"
He worked for Victoria's Secret before, just to save more on advertising expenses. Now that he has been exposed, he can only hand it over to the sponsor again.
Liu Qingshan nodded noncommittally, "Is Wexner from Victoria's Secret here or is it executive Ed Razek?"
"It's Ed, he's actually in the car outside!"
Liu Qingshan didn't ask any more questions. After Pi Lun walked out, he said: "Sister Xishan, I don't think we need to accept the invitation. The announcement fee is only one aspect, and the biggest problem is that it has no practical significance!"
Jin Xishan somewhat understood what he was thinking, so he smiled and said, "You can't show that you don't want to see this show just because it is too low-level. After all, it is a signature show that has been held for several seasons. Although UEN's current overall program The quality and scale have both improved, but it’s still difficult to completely give up some of the other party’s traditional variety shows, so we should give them this face!”
"Then how about we use another method? For example, record a congratulatory video or something, or simply appear in the live broadcast, but do not participate in the performance on stage, and of course there will be no charge. In this way, the problem for both parties is solved. !”
"Let's wait until Ed Razek arrives. My opinion is in your favor!"
While talking, the executive also arrived immediately. After a while of greetings, Liu Qingshan also immediately mentioned such a setting.
I didn't expect to be rejected by Razek, but his expression was quite enthusiastic when he spoke: "It must be that Pilon guy who hid the truth from us. This guy has always been stingy, I still understand this!"
Liu Qingshan laughed loudly: "Mr. Pilon is the president of a television media, so it is understandable that he should think more about the interests of this station!"
"But obviously he ignored the real needs of our Victoria's Secret! Mr. Liu, this time asking you and Miss Jin to come forward to support us is the intention of our big boss. The price he offered you is also in line with the price. There is only one purpose, which is to let you The "Supermodel Contest" that will be held in two months is known to the whole world, and if Mr. Liu can come up with more publicity plans, Mr. Wexner will definitely provide another reward!"
Liu Qingshan waved his hands happily, "I still hold half of the shares in "Supermodel Contest". Any kind of publicity is also obligatory, but forget it today, it's not suitable in name!"
