"Why do you look dissatisfied, could it be that you have higher requirements for CNN?" The richest man quipped casually. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

A look of embarrassment flashed across Ted Turner's face and he asked, "Recently, my CEO and President, Barry Diller, revealed his intention to leave at the end of his term, don't you really know?" ”

Tang Huan shrugged, "I thought you could handle him." ”

"He is quite firm in his desire to stand on his own, what can I do." Ted Turner was quite annoyed, "I came to you this time in the hope that you, the original introducer, would come forward to make peace. ”

It can be seen that Ted Turner is quite reluctant to leave Barry Diller.

It's also normal that Barry Diller, who has been the CEO of Paramount for 10 years, has also been with Turner Broadcasting for nearly a decade, and it can be said that the achievement is so impressive, and no boss wants to lose such a competent assistant.

"I think Barry Diller should come to me and give me an explanation." Tang Huan thought for a while, and then said slowly: "As for you, it's better to have a natural attitude." In addition, in terms of Internet access and set-top boxes, Turner Broadcasters still needs to work harder. Otherwise, the rare first-mover advantage may be lost. ”

"The concept of the Internet is getting hotter and hotter pushed by you, how can I be careless in this regard." Ted Turner replied in all seriousness: "CNN, for example, is preparing to build its own website. However, the development technology in this area does not seem to be in place. ”

Tang Huan patiently explained: "At this stage, there is basically no problem in developing a static HTML web site; But CNN definitely hopes that its website can automatically refresh news and other content, which involves complex dynamic HTML technology, which will involve many fields such as intermediate layers and databases. ”

Speaking of this, Tang Huan raised his hand and pointed to himself and emphasized: "In fact, not only do you have to work harder, but I don't dare to take it lightly - after the passage of the Gore Act of 1991, those public research institutions that have received funding will definitely include such cutting-edge technologies in the scope of research, and according to past experience, the corresponding results will inevitably flow into the business world, and maybe when a browser war with these technologies as ammunition will break out." ”

Ted Turner laughed, "It is estimated that 99% of the people in the world would not have thought that the richest man in the world, under the infinite scenery, is full of endless dangers." No wonder you're so insecure. ”

Tang Huan said calmly: "I said more than ten years ago - my company will only be eighteen months away from closure; This statement will continue to be valid now, and even in the future. ”

"I think it's time for CNN to do another interview with your great thinker." Ted Turner suggested.

"Then it depends on my mood." The richest man waved his hand lazily.

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Not long after Ted Turner left, Barry Diller took the initiative to visit Tang Huan and talked about his career plan.

Mr. The richest man has three main areas of friendship in the business of networking - Chinese people of the same origin, well-known celebrities, and regional backgrounds in San Francisco, California and even the western United States.

Barry Diller, who was born in San Francisco, meets both of these criteria.

Moreover, in the eyes of Mr. the richest man, Barry Diller is a natural high-level worker, as long as he can control it well, it is a sharp sword that can save his master's effort and win.

Under Tang Huan's intention, the atmosphere of the conversation between the two sides was very frank.

The richest man asked directly: "Did you insist on leaving Turner because you had a disagreement with Ted Turner over business philosophy?" For example, he seems to have an extraordinary passion for Time Warner. ”

Barry Diller doesn't hide it, "There is a certain ingredient." As you know, I'm quick-tempered, and Ted Turner has a very strong personality, so it's inevitable that there will be verbal conflicts. ”

Hearing these words, Tang Huan was not surprised, because this was a fact. Especially Ted Turner, who suffered from the great changes in the family such as his father's suicide, has a notoriously difficult temper, don't look at him and the richest man getting along well, that's because Tang Huan has a high personality charm index, which can make him happy and convincing, but not necessarily for others. For example, Ted Turner and Rupert Murdoch's personal feud has reached the point where they want to go to the Las Vegas boxing ring for knockouts.

On the other hand, Barry Diller's ability is true, but he is also a complex character, such as an open secret about him - same-sex ~ love.

"But the main reason is that I am optimistic about the prospects of TV home shopping, and QVC, which has made a lot of achievements in this field, happens to be in trouble, which is really an opportunity for me to enter the market." Barry Diller explained, pulling out a document and handing it over.

Seeing this scene, Tang Huan immediately knew in his heart that Barry Diller's visit this time was not only to make an explanation, but also to attract investment.

This is also normal, the richest man is now a well-known venture capitalist and angel investor.

In fact, without reading the documents, Tang Huan can also remember QVC, the world's largest TV shopping channel in the original time and space, not to mention that it has also settled and developed in China in the form of a joint venture.

The name QVC is derived from the initials of Quality, Value, Convenience, and achieved annual sales of $112 million in its first fiscal year in 1986.

Three years after its founding, QVC acquired its biggest competitor, CVN, with a clear view of its ambitions. Ironically, the $380 million deal then resulted in a $17 million loss in the next fiscal quarter.

To add insult to injury, QVC's business has been at a low point in recent years, and it is a typical negative teaching material that people are not as good as the sky and the steps are too big to pull eggs.

Seeing that the richest man put the finished document on the coffee table, Barry Diller said with emotion: "Tang's discussion on the application of the Internet made me reflect on the television industry that I have been engaged in for many years. Compared with the Internet, the interaction between TV and the audience at this stage, such as commercials, is basically one-way; TV shopping, on the other hand, focuses on two-way interaction. To paraphrase a popular word in Tang, this should be regarded as e-commerce. ”

"Of course." Tang Huan laughed loudly, "It's just that the form of the network is different, but the spiritual essence is still the same." ”

"A friend of mine who is a costume designer ......," Barry Diller hesitated for a moment, but finally told him where he came from, "Diane Vonsteenberg, the inventor of the wrap dress, sold $1.2 million in branded clothing in two hours through QVC last year. ”

Because of the relationship between Bellucci Monica's career in the European fashion industry, Tang Huan still knows a little about this circle, and has also heard of the legendary experience of Diane Fontsteenberg.

In 1969, he married Prince Egon, a descendant of a German royal nobleman, and staged a modern version of the fairy tale of the princess and prince, becoming a pair of celebrities in the European social circle at that time.

It's a pity that although the political ~ governance is outdated, but by owning the land, and even the rights and interests of Fiat, and then still economically powerful, the royal family is still qualified to remain conservative, and then dissatisfied with Diane Phonstingberg's Jewish blood and civilian status, and finally the couple separated.

After the divorce, Diane Vron Stimber flourished in her career, inventing the popular wrap dress, launching perfumes and cosmetics, and at the peak of the company's business, it once recorded $150 million in sales in 1979.

However, when Diane Fontsteen was looking for a second spring, she met someone unladylike, and her career was slack, and her brand was basically outdated, but she didn't expect that it would come to a peak through QVC's TV shopping.

Seeing this vivid example that made the richest man look look of interest on his face, Barry Diller couldn't help but lift his spirits and took the opportunity to say the ultimate goal, "QVC's predicament is only temporary, and it is also related to the economic recession environment in the past two years, I am confident that it will be brought to a new level of development, I wonder if Tang has any investment intentions in it?" ”

Tang Huan picked up the document again, and while browsing it, he thought about it again and again - the value of QVC's TV shopping is dispensable to the richest man, and the key is to control Barry Diller, a high-level worker in the media field. CNN is indeed gaining momentum right now, but it is ultimately a traditional field, and the Internet media that is close at hand is what he values the most, and he needs someone with absolutely strong credentials to take the helm.

Just when Barry Diller, a media giant who is usually under one person and above 10,000 people, began to feel a sense of loss in his heart, he suddenly heard the richest man ask: "What kind of control do you have over QVC now?" ”

"I bought $25 million in QVC shares, but I can't talk about control yet." Barry Diller replied hurriedly.

"How can that be!" The richest man put the papers back on the coffee table and said slowly: "Since you are so optimistic about QVC that you do not hesitate to leave Turner Broadcasting, you should take control of this company, not to mention that it is still in trouble." ”

Barry Diller smiled bitterly: "I have the idea of acquisition, but my financial strength is really limited, so I don't want to ask Tangla to invest in order to increase the voice of the board of directors." ”

"That's it." Mr. The richest man waved his hand, "Replace this document with an acquisition plan, and I support you in winning QVC." When the time comes, you will be the absolute first person in this company, and you can spread your hands and feet to your heart's content. ”

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After sending Barry Diller away, Tang Huan casually made a phone call to Ted Turner and told the other party directly that instead of persuading Barry Diller back, he was persuaded by the other party to participate in the new investment plan.

Not to mention that Ted Turnardo was depressed, Tang Huan met Cheng Long next and enjoyed the latest movie that the other party made according to his intentions - "Who Am I".

Seeing that the amnesiac Cheng Long and Yamamoto Mirai drove the desert racing car as an acquired Jaguar, and Cheng Long's leap from the rooftop of the building was the "Gate of Europe" that was taken over, Tang Huan nodded with satisfaction: "Your hard work will definitely pay off, this movie should be a success, and I promise that everyone will see your style this year, including North America, Argentina, Europe, South Africa, China, and RB Australia." ”

Cheng Long, who exuded a faint smell of medicinal wine on his body, smiled with joy, and couldn't stop saying, "The boss is too good to me." ”

"Of course I'm going to be nice to you." The richest man said playfully: "What's more, you are also worthy of my attention - "Who Am I" will be released on the eve of Memorial Day. ”

In such a prime time, Cheng Long is of course impeccable, and he has to prepare for the promotion of the film.

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Cheng Long was praised by the richest man and accepted by Hollywood in advance, of course, he can't do without his real materials, just the desperate energy of pursuing special effects, which action star in Hollywood can compare?

Tang Huan gave an order, and his Hollywood machine running at full speed pushed Cheng Long and "Who Am I" to the front row.

However, the release of the film on a good schedule means that it needs to face fierce competition - there is "Instinct" in the front, "Lethal Weapon 3" in the back, and "Who Am I" in the middle, it is basically hopeless to come out on top at the box office.

Fortunately, Cheng Long's movie, which is impeccable in this action drama, also has selling points - for example, the protagonist's amnesia is not bad on the street; Cheng Long, who was caught in the battle group, still did not forget the humor and love shown by catching the pet dog that fell from a high altitude; the confusion of the protagonist standing on a high place and shouting "who am I"; In particular, the thrill of the picture of the rapid slide down the glass curtain wall from the height of the "Gate of Europe" can attract the audience to pay for tickets and enter the theater.

In addition, there is another aspect that cannot be ignored, that is, after the Los Angeles riots, the sense of ethnic unity has become strong - Chinese Americans, and even the entire Asian Americans, regard Cheng Long, a Hollywood action star from the East, as an idol, and the title "Who Am I" is also easy to trigger a special touch when the Los Angeles riots are still vivid, and then form support for "Who Am I".

On May 25, "Who Am I" won nearly $2,200 at the box office, second only to "Lethal Weapon 3", which ranked first - more than $27 million, and "Alien 3", which ranked second - more than $23 million, which also means that Cheng Long has completed the task assigned by Mr. The richest man has done a good job. (To be continued.) )