Chapter 414: First Contact with Sony's Higher-Ups
Zhu Zi didn't want to dream a lot at night, so he spent most of the day and reached an equity transfer agreement with the headquarters of "Reading News" magazine. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info
On his way back to the office, he received a call from Shinichi Inoue, and then learned that Kazuo Hirai, Yasuya Akimoto, and Naoki Kitagawa were in the Purple Moon Office.
Zhu Zi knew that Kazuo Hirai must have come in person to form Nogizaka 46.
This made him a little curious, Kazuo Hirai would really come to him because of the matter of Nogizaka 46, interesting.
An hour later, Zhu Zi arrived at the Purple Moon Office.
The staff of Shinichi Inoue, Enyama Bao and other offices hurriedly greeted him.
Seeing this, Kazuo Hirai, Yasu Akimoto, Naoki Kitagawa and others also followed out.
"Zhu Zisang, I took the liberty to disturb you. Akimoto first apologized to Zhu Zi.
"Welcome, I've been a little busy in the past two days, and I'm really sorry to have Mr. Akimoto wait here for so long. President Matsuura hasn't seen you for a long time, and I'm a little dissatisfied with the covers of several AKB singles recently. I think Ikuta and Mai Shiraishi should be able to take the place of the child in Nagoya, what do you think?" Zhu Zi smiled.
Katsuto Matsuura looked at Yasushi Akimoto, and things like the cover of the single were generally decided by Yasushi Akimoto.
Akimotoyasu's expression was slightly embarrassed.
Zhu Zi's gaze immediately fell on Naoki Kitagawa and Kazuo Hirai.
"Mr. Zhu Zi, I am really sorry that President Kitagawa and I took the liberty of interrupting you. I'm Kazuo Hirai, and I'm the CEO of Sony, and this is Naoki Kitagawa, the president of Sony Music. For the misunderstanding between Sony Music and Mr. Zhu Zi, I feel very sorry and regretful. Kazuo Hirai first introduced himself.
"Welcome to Mr. Hirai and President Kitagawa, I'm really sorry to have the four of you waiting here for so long today, please come in. Zhu Zi said.
Everyone walked into Zhu Zi's office, Zhu Zi invited a few guests to sit down, and then he handed the documents to Shinichi Inoue from his bag.
"Let's announce this next year, don't reveal it to the outside world just yet. I've already said hello on that side, and Inoue-san, you should resign from Nishimura Asahi. You need to go to the NTV side. ”
"Yes, President. Shinichi Inoue was shocked and knew that the acquisition had been completed.
"Alright, several. Now we can talk about things. Zhu Zi said.
Of the few people who came today, Katsuto Matsuura and Yasuya Akimoto were only lobbyists at most, and it was the two senior executives of Sony who really discussed things.
"Mr. Zhu Zi, we are here this time for cooperation. We want to cooperate with Mr. Akimoto and Mr. Zhu Zi to form a new idol group. "Naoki Kitagawa didn't mean to be polite.
"I wonder how Mr. Kitagawa wants to cooperate?" asked Zhu Zi.
"Mr. Akimoto is the producer, Mr. Zhu Zi is the legal advisor, and we at Sony Music Entertainment are the operating company and record company. Naoki Kitagawa said.
"Sony Music Entertainment can be the operating company, but I must have 60% of the operating rights and decision-making rights of the new group. Zhu Zi said lightly.
Naoki Kitagawa frowned, and glanced at Kazuo Hirai, who was expressionless, to be honest, he couldn't accept this condition.
Let an outsider like Zhu Zi occupy more shares than they Sony Music Entertainment, which means that if he makes any decisions in the future, Zhu Zi will have more say in this idol group than Sony.
This is different from their original intention of forming a new idol group, why did Sony choose to cooperate with Yasusu Akimoto again, it was basically for money, Zhu Zi took most of the benefits as soon as he came, how could Sony accept it. "If Mr. Kitagawa thinks I'm a bit of a lion, then you can go back and talk to the Sony directors. Zhu Zi said lightly.
Naoki Kitagawa looked at Kazuo Hirai, who bowed slightly.
"Okay, I'll give Mr. Zhu Zi an answer in three days. Naoki Kitagawa said.
After meeting with Zhu Zi, Naoki Kitagawa, Kazuo Hirai and others did not stay long, and left after a few polite words.
"President, I don't think Kitagawa and Sony's top management will agree so easily. After sending Ren away, Inoue Shinto came back and said.
"Now the initiative is in my hands, and I'm sure they'll be looking for me soon. Zhu Zi said with a smile. "By the way, I recently arranged for me to meet with the TBS executives. ”
Inoue Zhenyi had some doubts in his heart, but he still did as Zhu Zi instructed.
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During this time, the various processes of this year's Red and White Song Club were also released.
Due to the large-scale commemorative event of the 60th anniversary of the previous year, this program has attracted more attention. This year's broadcast time has been shortened by 15 minutes compared to the previous year, and the broadcast will start at 19:30 Japan Standard Time (JST).
From this point on, the new mascot "Uta? Wookie”。
NHK broadcasts the same channels in Japan as before, with a total of four channels broadcasting on NHK General Channel, BS2, and BShi, and NHK Broadcasting on the first frequency. Overseas, NHKWorldPremium and Radio Japan (shortwave is only available to Southeast Asia and the Asian continent, and satellite broadcasting is available worldwide). Support two-way interaction between digital TV. The digital general channel (excluding 1seg) and digital BS2 broadcast "Red and White Secret Channel" on the second channel of the stereo by Terry Ito and Mari Sekine of the "Red and White Support Team" and NHK announcer Kazuya Matsumoto.
Since Japan will end analog TV transmission in July 2011, this red and white will also be able to be broadcast for the last time.
October 14 - Announcement of the broadcast time and theme "Link by Song".
October 20 - The list of red and white support teams is announced.
It is served by Mari Sekine and Terry Ito, members of the former Red and White Support Team (60th), and Nana Mizuki, a member of the former Red and White Digital Support Team.
October 26 - The official mascot of the Red and White Song Battle is announced. Wookie”。
November 3 - Announces the hosts.
The red group is actor Nao Matsushita, and the white group is Arashi of Genesys & Associates. Arashi is also the first group to serve as the host of Red and White.
Nov. 15 - Live viewing draw was held.
According to NHK, the winning rate was 578:1, which was the highest since the 56th round was used to determine the number of viewers.
November 17 - Announcement of the chief presenter and radio host. Start the official account of the Red and White Song Fight on Twitter.