171: Meeting with Ma Xiaotian
No matter how the final result changes, it has become a fact that the later stages of "Survival in the Wild" will definitely be interrupted.
Therefore, Wang Luo's first task at the moment is to discuss with the TV station to see what their opinions are?
It's a bit unrealistic to pay liquidated damages or something, and Wang Luo also believes that the TV station won't do it. But now the worst outcome is nothing more than the original twelve episodes of the show to be reduced to ten, and the episode where Lu Ming was injured will be the last episode of the first episode. And Wang Luo returned the first broadcast fee of 400,000 yuan to the TV station, and then continued to cooperate in the next season.
Regarding Wang Luo's call, Ma Xiaotian was very enthusiastic and agreed to the request to meet. Last night, the science and education channel was in the limelight, although it did not surpass Huhai Satellite TV to become the first channel in the ratings, but it also swept away all the previous unhappiness, so that the science and education channel made a beautiful turnaround.
When you're in a good mood, it's easy to say anything. Just now, Ma Xiaotian was still arranging for the staff of the investment promotion department to be responsible for contacting advertisers to re-attract advertisements between 8:30 and 10:30 on Saturday night.
Obviously, this is a regular way for TV stations to make money. Although the current science and education channel is still profitable during this time period, this profit is really not worthy of such high ratings. Moreover, their ads are all on a weekly basis, and the next round of ads will be run from Friday.
Before that, Ma Xiaotian also quietly made some means, and was not in a hurry to attract investment for the next issue of the 9 o'clock in the evening. In order to wait for the ratings of "Survival in the Wilderness", although he was not present for last night's show, he still got the ratings in the first time. For Wang Luo, a person who can surprise people everywhere, how could Ma Xiaotian not like it?
Near the CCTV building, just after getting off work at noon, Wang Luo sent a text message to Ma Xiaotian to tell him his location.
Ten minutes later, Ma Xiaotian appeared in front of Wang Luo with a smile on his face. For Ma Xiaotian, Wang Luo himself is not worthy of such solemnity, but his show is something he must pay attention to.
Ma Xiaotian in the system, if he wants to take another step up, he must make achievements. In fact, they never worried about making a profit or anything, they just had to find a way to raise the ratings, so that the money would come over on its own, and it would be the same in any TV station.
"Yes, it's really blue." After sitting down, Ma Xiaotian praised Wang Luo without hesitation.
Wang Luo's matter was in full swing before, and Ma Xiaotian also heard about it. In fact, if it weren't for the little girl from the old Zhang family who came to the door this time, Ma Xiaotian wouldn't have paid attention to Wang Luo's show at all. And the little girl of the old Zhang family did play the role of a stepping stone.
Then, Ma Xiaotian took a fancy to this program at a glance, which is very suitable for broadcasting on the science and education channel.
In the face of the results, the arrogant Ma Xiaotian also had to look at Wang Luo with admiration. Crazy is a little crazy, but after all, there are some abilities, such people are both a headache and a likable.
"Director Ma has won the award, in fact, I asked you out today because I want to discuss something with you." Wang Luo didn't take Ma Xiaotian's praise to heart, Lu Ming's matter made him fidget all morning, and now he is in no mood to have a relationship with Ma Xiaotian.
First, he is concerned about Lu Ming's injury, and he can't see Lu Ming at present, so he can only be anxious. The other is the follow-up question of the show.
"Oh?" Ma Xiaotian returned to his seriousness, looking at Wang Luo's solemn expression, it was difficult not to be serious.
"I just received the news this morning that Lu Ming is injured." Wang Luo got straight to the point.
"Seriously?" Ma Xiaotian frowned tightly, this result was obviously something that neither side wanted to see.
Wang Luo told Ma Xiaotian about Lu Ming's injuries in detail, and did not hide anything, and even told him the advice of the doctor there.
After listening, Ma Xiaotian also frowned, this is obviously a tricky question. The first season has a total of twelve episodes, and this number of episodes is not much. Although the tenth episode has been filmed, if there are two episodes missing, it will have a great impact on the science and education channel.
Not to mention two episodes can make them directly lose hundreds of thousands, or even millions. The invisible loss is even more serious, but this is indeed an accident, an accident that no one can control.
With a special? It's obviously impossible, and even if it is used, it can't be interspersed in the middle of the show, at least it will have to wait for the end of the first season to add a special episode or two.
If you use a special in the middle, it will make the audience feel deceitful, and it will also have a certain impact on viewing. It's not a good way for TV stations. Moreover, there has never been an example of a TV station using a special as a feature film, whether it is CCTV or a local TV station, there is no precedent for this.
Obviously, this question is also difficult for Ma Xiaotian. In fact, when they encountered this kind of problem in the past, they often chose to terminate the show and end it early. If it's a sequel, the show that didn't air in this season will be placed at the beginning of the next season.
It's not a TV series, one episode at a time, so you don't have to worry about goofs or anything at all. Even if it ends in ten episodes, the audience won't say anything, at most they have a feeling of unfinished.
But the show clearly has the potential to set a new record for the Science and Education Channel, and the more episodes there are, the more likely it is to break the record. Ma Xiaotian was obviously a little unsure, he didn't want to take risks, but he didn't want to lose this opportunity either.
But obviously, now Ma Xiaotian has to make a choice. The TV station is not his home, he still wants to continue to develop here, and it is important to set records, but stability is more important.
"It depends, if you can catch up, then come as planned. If you can't catch up, you can only regard the tenth episode as the finale. If possible, I hope the eleventh episode is the finale. After thinking for a long time, Ma Xiaotian finally spoke.
It is a bit difficult to end according to the plan, but according to Wang Luo's description, it is still possible to end in the eleventh episode. Now Ma Xiaotian's idea is to have one more episode, which is only good for the TV station and Wang Luo, but not harmful.
"I've put people in touch with the best scald doctor, hoping to get Lu Ming back as soon as possible." Wang Luo agreed.
"Well, I also have some friends in this regard, let me help you get in touch, and everyone will come up with a way as soon as possible." Ma Xiaotian was also a little unwilling.
The host is Lu Ming, which is impossible to change in the first season, and with the broadcast of the show, the audience will slowly recognize Lu Ming, and if someone else comes over rashly, it is still a question whether the audience can accept it.
Besides, Ma Xiaotian also sincerely hopes that Lu Ming can recover as soon as possible, so it is not a problem to help contact the doctor.