Chapter 29: The Profiteers

The second update!

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in the conference room.

Miles was silent for the others didn't know what to say.

No one would have thought that the ratings of "The Big Bang Theory" last night would have a shocking reversal, and the terrifying ratings of 18 million people made Miles and others restless.

Especially when I think of yesterday's bet, everyone can't help but sweat on their foreheads.

Link sat there relaxedly, he was not in a hurry at all, because it was his turn to control the right to speak.

At this time, Fat Jack walked in quietly and whispered to Link: "Little boss, Bobs is here, and he seems to be in a hurry." ”

Link smiled faintly and said, "Let that. Wait, I don't have time to receive him right now. ”

Fat Jack smiled, he had never been so excited as he was today, and his waist was straighter.

"I know what to do to get that. Let's wait a little longer. ”

Fat Jack's eyes when he looked at Link also brought a strong sense of adoration. The sensation caused by the 'Halloween Special' can be said to be a god-level promotion strategy.

Thinking that he was still yelling at Link two days ago, Fat Jack felt a little embarrassed, but fortunately, the little boss didn't blame himself in the slightest, which also made him more determined to follow Link.

It wasn't until now that Fat Jack discovered that the grand blueprint that Link had planned for him at that time was really more than just talk. He was already fantasizing about himself sitting in a spacious office, sipping coffee while watching the flow of people through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows.

The others here couldn't be happier, especially Miles, who had personally agreed to yesterday's bet, and now he just wanted to regret it, and he couldn't say it in front of so many people.

Besides, if this kind of thing gets out, it will have a big impact on everyone here.

Miles rubbed his eyes, and waited until the dryness of his eyes had eased before he forced a smile and said, "Mr. Link, I have to say, you really surprised me. I don't think anyone would have imagined that this would be the case, it's really shocking! ”

"Mr. Myers has won the prize."

Link smiled faintly: "I don't know how you think about it, is there a result?" ”

A few words of praise that don't want money couldn't make Link's psychology loosen in the slightest, and he asked unhurriedly.

Miles glanced at several of the delegates, then smiled wryly: "This ...... We are very impressed by Mr. Link's methods. Just ......"

Several representatives smiled wryly and sighed at the same time, who would have thought that God really played a big joke on them.

The sudden explosion of ratings of "The Big Bang Theory" is obviously because Link's hype methods are very clever, plus this sitcom is indeed very novel, and it is indeed very exciting to be able to do this.

Moreover, due to the hot ratings in North America, overseas viewers can't wait to see this jingcai drama. With a little publicity, it doesn't take much money at all, and it can have an amazing effect.

They no longer think about using the average ratings of "The Big Bang Theory" as a standard for valuing copyright. But...... If you really want to calculate the weight of ratings rise, it is simply too appalling.

The first episode of "The Big Bang Theory" only had 180,000 viewers, and the eighth episode, which just ended, had a terrifying 18 million viewers, a full 100 times!

With such a horrible increase, if calculated by the weight of the increase, they will pay a horrible price to buy, which no one wants to see.

"Mr. Link." Miles said with some embarrassment: "I'm ashamed of what I said before, to be honest, what I said before about 'using ratings to increase weight' as a valuation criterion is actually a joke of mine. This ......"

Being able to say this kind of thing, Miles himself felt a little blushing, he had lived most of his life, and this kind of 'shameless' remark could not be said anymore.

Link scolded in his heart, but a gambling contract, although it could not allow him to occupy an absolutely advantageous position at the negotiating table, but at least it could allow him to have enough discourse capital.

"Then I have a proposal here." Link stretched out a finger, stared at everyone and said, "You only need to pay 20 million in cash, and the rest can be exchanged for advertising time, how about it?" ”

Link's idea was also well thought out, and in many cases, the U.S. television stations and producers did not trade directly with cash. Because, no one can say the ratings of an American drama, and the cost of purchasing films is extremely expensive. The purchase cost of each episode of an American drama is at least millions, and Link's self-produced and self-sold method is basically an exception. But he succeeded, and others had nothing to say.

However, many times, TV stations only pay part of the cost of buying films, and part of them are paid for during advertising time.

This method can not only reduce the risk of purchasing films for TV stations, but also give producers more motivation! As long as the ratings are good, the producers can generate huge financial benefits from the advertising time they get.

However, this method has not yet been used in overseas film purchase transactions.

Miles consulted with a few of the delegates, and all of them thought it was a good idea.

With a package price of 20 million, each TV station only needs to pay $2 million, and then use 30% of the advertising revenue to pay for the rest of the funds, such an attractive offer, no one will choose not to agree.

Miles didn't have a smile on his face until now: "Mr. Link, you are the most generous businessman I have ever met, I hope we have a good cooperation!" ”

Link also stretched out his hand and said with a smile: "The Big Bang Theory will not have only one season, and I will have a new drama next year, and I hope Mr. Miles will not miss it then." ”

Miles laughed too, "I've seen Mr. Link's methods, so we'll see you next year." ”

Link sends everyone out of CAA and waves goodbye.

When he returned to his office, Link had a jiān smile on his face.

Fat Jack ran in at this time: "Little boss, the contract is done, and the 20 million film purchase funds have also arrived." Fat Jack hesitated for a moment and said, "Little boss, why do you propose to use advertising to pay part of the money for the purchase of films?" If we pay all in cash, we can get at least $30 million! 30 million! That's a lot of money! ”

Link was equally excited, and this was the most he'd made so far.

"Man, 20 million is already a lot, don't be too greedy." Link laughed: "Do you think 30 million is a lot?" Judging from the current ratings of the first season of "The Big Bang Theory", 30 million is just the bottom line. ”

"Could it be that we can make more money by paying for part of the rights to the transaction with advertising time?"

Fat Jack asked, still puzzled.

"Say you're stupid, you're really stupid." Link had to explain: "Although Myers and others have just purchased the copyright, the overseas broadcast will not be until the beginning of next year. They thought that spending 20 million, plus a part of the advertising time transaction, would leave them with a lot of money, then they were simply wrong. ”

Link smiled very happily, and his whole body trembled slightly with great excitement: "Other countries are not the United States, they don't have the strict advertising time limit of the United States. The contract is very clear, we will be able to get a share of 30% of the advertising time revenue, which is simply unlimited! ”

"With more than a dozen TV stations, each paying an average of $2 million and 30% of the advertising time, we made a lot of money! If you look at it online, audiences in Australia and the UK have been looking forward to "The Big Bang Theory" for a long time. After next year, this hurricane will sweep across the entire English-speaking countries, and when it is broadcast on overseas television, it will inevitably cause a sensation, just look at the current United States. ”

Fat Jack's eyes finally lit up, and he understood a little: "Little boss, you mean that next year, there will be a big explosion in the world?" And then more countries will be attracted to attention? ”

Link nodded: "That's right, although the overseas copyright of "The Big Bang Theory" was packaged and purchased by Miles and others, as long as they sell it twice, they still need to pay us a certain percentage of fees, and the terms of the contract will not be changed." ”

Link said excitedly: "Think about it, every TV station that broadcasts "The Big Bang Theory" will need to give us 30% of the advertising revenue, which is a lot of money!" ”

"Oh God, oh God!"

Fat Jack trembled with excitement.

"My little boss, you're a jiān businessman!"

Fat Jack smiled.

Link was also full of smiles: "Jiān businessman? I love this title! ”

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