Chapter 123: Two Camps
At present, American television stations can be roughly divided into two categories.
One is a wireless television network that provides free advertising revenue to users across the United States.
For example, CBS, NBC, etc., the signal transmission mode is mainly satellite and radio.
The other is a cable TV network similar to HBO and adult channels, which is mainly paid by users.
Because of the different ways of signal transmission, the restrictions are also different.
In some ways, as the largest communications and network operator in the United States, ATT can be regarded as the father of all pay TV stations.
From the website itself, in the current situation that the number of users is not enough to go public and go to the capital market to make money.
Then, in addition to paid reading, the biggest profit point can only be IP adaptation.
But TVB networks are big bullies, and they use a broader media platform to grab the biggest piece of cake in film and television dramas, but they don't want to take a little risk.
This made Wang gradually have to shift his attention to the pay TV network.
However, compared to small websites, pay TV networks such as HBO are still behemoths, and the conditions they put forward are extremely demanding.
At this time, ATT came to the door because of Motorola's ambitions.
To be honest, Wang gradually underestimated ATT's concerns about the Iridium program.
The largest operator in the United States has not hesitated to change its strategy in order to maintain its basic interests.
Not only did they block Wall Street's investment in the "Iridium" program by issuing additional shares and exchanging benefits.
Even, a large amount of money will be invested in Qualcomm, Fairchild and other companies committed to the research of the third generation of communication technology.
ATT expects that in the future, it can rely on this technology to counter the "satellite communications" advocated by Motorola.
Therefore, some technology media ridiculed: This is the most-for-tat duel between large enterprises after IBM announced the PC standard to target the current half-dead Apple.
This has almost completely removed the browser dispute between Microsoft and Netscape, two large enterprises, from the pages of tech media.
Of course, because ATT and the other three major operators launched a crazy counterattack, many companies have inexplicably benefited.
For example, Qualcomm, ARM, etc., and of course, Nokia, which is Motorola's biggest competitor, have all received investment from ATT.
As a result, the website that Nokia took a fancy to also fell from the sky.
"Wang, ATT has put pressure on HBO and Netflix. "They have a prerequisite, though," Lehman said on the phone. ”
Well?
Wang Yan, who was waiting to sit on the ground and pay back the money on the ground, was a little puzzled for a while.
That's agreed?
It turns out that ATT is the one who really engages in charity in the United States!
He looked into the phone suspiciously, "What conditions?"
"You need to be the founder of the website and a best-selling author to attend a Nokia product launch event in Helsinki. On Lyman's end, the sound of paper being turned over could be heard.
And at the press conference, he and the president of Nokia demonstrated the applet about the website in the new mobile phone. ”
"This kind of intricate interest relationship involving multiple industries," Wang gradually asked with a little childishness, "Is it really okay?"
"Rest assured, under the influence of ATT, those two companies will make the biggest concessions. Lyman's tone was very relaxed, "Besides, Goldman Sachs will also participate in this negotiation." ”
"ATT and other four major operators are all going crazy at the moment. Not to mention HBO, even Warner behind them is unwilling to bear the wrath of these giants. ”
"They don't have the guts to play tricks. ”
After hanging up the phone, Wang gradually sat in his office and thought quietly for a while.
Then, through the internal phone, Tom and Dorsey were called in.
"Tom, you and Lyman go and negotiate with HBO and Netflix. He turned the pen in his hand, "If there is anything, remember to inform me in time." ”
"And Dorsey," Wang pondered for a moment, "have you ever seen a press conference for a tech product?"
Dorsey nodded, "I have watched the new product launch conferences of Apple, Microsoft, and IBM on the spot. ”
"Well, congratulations. This time I had the opportunity to come to power. ”
Wang gradually thought about what Lyman had just said, and instructed Dorsey: "By the way, remember to post an announcement on the homepage of the website. ”
"The news of the upcoming cooperation with Nokia will be announced. ”
When Tom and Dorsey left the office and went off to work.
Wang gradually looked at the information of some new mobile phones left by Nokia representatives last time.
"Alas, I can't come to power and know nothing about this Nokia 9000. ”
For the first time, Wang Jianwei was nervously preparing for the public appearance in front of the public instead of being a best-selling author, but as a "scientific and technological elite".
Sarah also sat in front of the computer, desperately ruffling her hair.
How to write the second season of "Prison Break"?
God, I am just a Hispanic girl under the age of 19 who has not gone to school much.
Why did he suddenly become a well-known writer and screenwriter by his former brother?
She refreshed the web page over and over again, enjoying the happiness of "Kavin" to the fullest.
Suddenly, I noticed an extra message on the homepage of the website.
The famous best-selling author and founder of the website, Wang Jian, will travel to Finland to attend the launch of Nokia's new products.
And on Nokia's upcoming mobile phones, there are also small programs with websites on the mobile side.
Readers, if you want to see what you like from time to time, please stay tuned to the Nokia 9000. ”
Is the king going to Finland?
Sarah searched for the weather in the country and was taken aback.
-77 degrees Fahrenheit?
It's too cold in this country, right?
Sarah thought about it, turned off her computer, and prepared to buy a blue down jacket.
"Alas, Wang gradually did not know how to take care of himself since he was a child. ”
Around this time, Lily, who was in another apartment in Brooklyn, and Lynn of Omnicom Advertising Agency also saw this information thoughtfully.
And at this time, inside Amazon's corporate building.
Assistant to the President, is doing something to Jeff?? Bezos presented the work report.
"At present, ATT has decided to fully support Nokia and fight against Motorola through a series of means. ”
Bezos touched his bald head and said to himself: "However, Nokia didn't come to us to cooperate, it was Motorola." ”
The assistant to the president nodded, "What Nokia is looking for is the best-selling author Wang Yan." ”
Bezos frowned, "Let's negotiate with a few major publishing houses to buy out the electronic rights of those books that sell very poorly." ”
"Personally, I would like to agree to work with Motorola. However, we need to send some engineers to participate in the design of this program. ”
"Mobile phone engineers?" the assistant looked at the bald president in surprise.
Bezos nodded, "Actually, I'm not very optimistic about Motorola. ”
"However, it also reminded me that there is an electronic way to browse sales. ”
"If Motorola's plan fails and the barriers to mobile technology are lowered, we have to be able to launch our own electronic browser. ”