Strictly speaking, Smith Media has not been formed for more than a year.

It is a group company that Abel acquired by himself, or established a company with the nature of entertainment and media, and formed after integration.

By MGM and its subsidiaries Marvel, Dark Horse, DreamWorks, Pixar, etc.

There are also AMC TV, AB Smith Newspaper, AB Smith Entertainment, Yin Lizabeth Back Garden and other companies.

On the day the group was established, Abel announced the rotating CEO mechanism.

This model, which is modeled after Huaxia, has a very good effect within one year of operation.

The first CEO was Robert Iger, and the second CEO has already decided to be Michael Communications.

It will be officially replaced on June 1 this year.

Since its establishment, its major subsidiaries, with the support of Abel's huge gold group, have all developed rapidly.

Like MGM Pictures Group, it has successively annexed companies such as DreamWorks Films, Pixar Animation, Dark Horse, and Marvel.

Last year's performance was average, but since the beginning of this year, two consecutive movies have grossed $300 million.

Among them, "Spider-Man" won a global box office of $1.156 billion.

Better and more profitable than in parallel time and space.

"Haibian King", which has a low investment, also has a global box office of 450 million US dollars.

Just these two films will bring more than $400 million in profits to MGM movies at least this year.

Not to mention that this is just the beginning.

With last year's accumulation, this year's MGM Films and its subsidiaries will definitely deliver more dazzling results in the future.

This is Smith Media's performance in the film industry.

But from last year to now, Smith Media's more eye-catching business is the TV broadcasting business group.

The original cable TV station AMC Classic TV Company is now AMC TV Group.

After the setback of Abel's acquisition of the NBC television network.

AMC TV turned around with Bloomberg's television business and reorganized.

After the merger and reorganization, Abel and Bloomberg injected a lot of money.

AMC Television Group was able to begin its rapid growth, acquiring independent television stations and channels throughout the United States.

In just half a year, AMC TV Group has become a large-scale TV broadcasting group with 36 TV stations and more than 100 channels.

Of course, this scale is not comparable to those public television networks for the time being.

But the speed of its savage growth has already made the industry look sideways.

Michael Ovitz + Richard Pleple, these two people are one outside the home and the other inside the home.

One is mainly responsible for the acquisition and annexation of other TV stations, and the other is mainly responsible for the operation of the TV station itself and the quality of its programs.

The cooperation between the two has made the fast-growing AMC TV Group even more dazzling in terms of ratings.

From last year to this year, several high-investment high-quality TV series and many variety shows have achieved very outstanding results in the industry.

For example, the "Survival in the Wilderness reality show" filmed and hosted by Bell Grylls, a young British retired special forces soldier, was broadcast on AMC TV, and once it was broadcast, the number of viewers reached more than 10 million a month later, directly creating a new reality show type track.

As a result, other TV stations have begun to launch similar reality shows.

Follow-up to Richard Plepler, he watches reality TV shows and invests in low ratings even better than some TV series.

This genius TV program manager has made another "Real Housewives Show."

This reality TV series mainly chronicles the lives of some wealthy housewives living in different parts of the United States.

Its ratings are not much better than "Survival in the Wild", but they are no less outstanding.

The main reason is that the investment is very low, which is lower than "Survival in the Wilderness", and the proportion of investment income is extremely high.

At the same time, it also attracted a large number of loyal viewers to AMC TV.

After the success of this show.

Richard Plepler has continued his efforts, in addition to the TV series.

The genius TV manager has come up with several reality TV series such as "Survivor", "The Bachelor", and "America's Next Supermodel".

Especially "America's Next Supermodel", the show has not even started filming, and it has been announced to the public, saying that the judges in the show are famous top supermodels such as Gilsay Bonson, who has become famous.

also said that in the finals, the female devil Anna Wintour and others will be invited.

Just this gimmick, before the show has even filmed an episode, it has already gained the expectations of a large number of people.

There are also a large number of clothing companies and fashion companies advertising consulting, and the total amount of intended advertising has exceeded 200 million US dollars.

It's a super golden hen that has begun to lay golden eggs like crazy before even shooting.

While producing a large amount of excellent content, it is crazy to swallow up other small TV stations.

Compared with MGM Movie Group, AMC Television Group is more feared by its peers.

It's moving so fast!

The other subsidiaries of Smith Media Group are not losing to the above two at all.

Like the original Smith newspaper, it has now expanded into the Smith newspaper group.

In a few months, the newspaper group has owned 5 newspapers with daily sales of more than 200,000 copies and 9 newspapers with daily sales of more than 100,000 copies in the United States.

There are also 19 regional newspapers that sell more than 10,000 copies a day.

In terms of approximate daily newspaper sales, the Smith newspaper group has been able to send the sixth place in the United States.

Not to mention the fact that it also has a large number of branches and newspapers abroad, mainly in Europe.

Film, TV, radio, newspapers...... Smith Media has delivered excellent results under Robert Iger in all its fields.

Even if Able no longer provides Golden Bullet support to him.

Now Smith Media can also support itself, because many of its businesses have begun to make profits.

A virtuous circle has been entered.

This is also the confidence of Abel to list Smith Media.

A huge media group that is starting to make profits, operating and developing prospects.

Even without considering Abel's existence, it is an extremely attractive treasure in its own right.

Coupled with Abel's identity.

In the eyes of the world, buying its stock is almost a sure thing.

this day.

Smith Building, in the conference room of the Media Group.

Sitting on his main seat, looking at the senior executives of the media group who were eagerly looking at him.

Abel smiled and said, "Everyone knows what the first theme of today's meeting is. I won't be verbose. ”

"Smith Media Group currently has a total of 1 billion share capital."

He smiled and continued to whisper: "I have discussed with other shareholders that I will take out 10 million original shares as a reward for your hard work. ”

As soon as this statement came out, even if Abel was extremely majestic.

But hearing this kind of good thing that concerns his vital interests, a small burst of surprise and cheers broke out in the conference room.

Regarding the fact that Smith Media is going public, public opinion has fermented for a few days.

Now an American knows that Smith Media's stock is going to be worth a lot of money.

And now, they can get their hands on its most valuable original shares before it goes public.

Although there are only 10 million shares, it will be divided by so many people, and there will be a lock-up period of at least half a year, and you may have to spend money to buy them.

But that's the original stock of Smith Media!

In the market, there are already media outlets that believe that even if it is not listed, Smith Media's market capitalization is worth at least $40 billion.

After the listing, depending on the enthusiasm of investors, it may be up to double, or even 1.5 times, or more!

Even at the listing price of $40 billion, get its original shares.

After half a year, you can sell the stock at least half of the money, and at most twice the profit.

This kind of good thing can fall on them, and they are naturally excited.

Looking at the excited management, Abel smiled slightly.

He spoke again:

"Also, because of everyone's contributions, I was able to convince other shareholders. You only need half price to get this batch of original shares. ”

Seeing that there were already people, I wanted to applaud excitedly.

Abel raised his hand slightly, suppressing the group of media group executives who were already excited to the point of being a little manic.

"One more piece of good news. Personally, I will provide an interest-free loan for half a year, which can only be used to buy the original shares. See what I mean? Now you can rejoice. ”

As soon as his words fell, Richard Pleppler, the youngest among the media executives, jumped for the first time.

"Understood, so understood! Boss, I declare that you are the greatest, most generous, most merciful, most handsome, most surrendering, and most prostrable boss in the world! ”

The guy sang the praises of Abel's madness in a choir-like, rhythmic aria-like voice.

It is true that there are many professional managers in the United States who can get insanely high salaries.

But that usually happens in the financial industry, and in the most profitable industries.

Today's media industry is not as profitable as it will be.

Since its establishment, Smith Media has only started to make a profit in the last two months.

In this case, their gang will generally not be able to get equity incentives or anything like that until next year at the earliest.

But now, on the eve of Smith Media's imminent IPO.

On the eve of this madness, Abel gave them such a reward.

Looking at the whole world, no capitalist would be so generous.

"Boss, this decision of yours really excites us." Even Robert Iger, who has always been elegant and rarely shoots Abel's sycophants, began to pat Abel's sycophants.

"Boss, all the rich people in the world, no one is more happy than you, I don't know how other people feel, but I guess I will be excited for three days and three nights and can't sleep."

Robert was thinking: How much can I get? I'm the first CEO, MGM has the best development, and I've contributed the most, so I should be able to get the most, right? But the two Michaels may not be low, they are too early with the boss.

The others followed suit, licking Abel like crazy.

For a while, those who knew knew that this was the conference room of Smith Media.

Those who don't know think that this conference room is now a training camp for sycophants.

Wealth touches people's hearts.

10,000,000 original shares, bought at half price.

According to the media's lowest estimate of 40 billion, this share is worth $400 million without listing.

They can get a minimum guaranteed value of $400 million for $200 million.

Even if it takes so many people to share, this kind of good thing that can be earned when they get it is worth letting them treat Abel like this.

"The specific list of rewards will be announced later."

After listening to a few minutes of flattery and singing praises.

Abel laughed and stopped the group of media executives who had temporarily become sycophants.

"Let's move on to the next topic, the group's target strategy after listing."

The manic conference room calmed down a little.

And this matter was soon stabbed by Smith Media to the public opinion media.

The clock came to an end in February 2002.

Christmas and New Year's Day were celebrated before.

The media in the United States generally calms down for a while.

This time is generally in January and February every year.

During this period, the news they published was basically related to people's livelihood and entertainment.

Like where there is a celebration, Glammy and the Oscars, what are the big things, which star's new movie or new record is on the line, etc.

But this year is different, and from 2002 to now, even February has not yet passed.

The news about Abel has hardly stopped.

"Attack" news, "New Consortium Core" news, "Smith Media IPO" news......

Each of them blew up the whole country, whether it was the elite or the civilian society, all of them were hot news.

These news are all related to Abel, since the incident of his "gossip girlfriend".

In the past two years, the news about him has hardly stopped.

has been fried for almost two years in a row, and it is more popular than the hottest stars in the entertainment industry.

Why do the media always catch Abel hype?

In addition to the deliberate guidance of the relevant parties, even Abel himself has contributed.

Also because Americans like to watch.

The United States is the stronghold of capitalism, a hodgepodge of immigrants, and its ordinary people come from all over the world.

Everyone gathers in one country, and it sounds like they are all coming for a better life.

To put it simply, everyone is actually running for money and wants to get rich.

This makes ordinary Americans, most of them, very fond of self-made rich gossip.

Abel's entrepreneurial deeds, wonderful and magical, have been embraced by the vast majority of Americans.

What everyone likes, the media will naturally publish it.

"Abel Smith is generous, he is the best boss in the world, and he may reward his subordinates with more than a billion dollars!"

This is the headline of the American Sun, which detonated the whole of the United States, hanging on the front page.

The next day, the media followed up with reports.

"Future working emperors!"

"Lucky Michael Communication!"

"A new way to realize the American dream, want to become a multi-millionaire or even a billionaire? Go work for Abel Smith. ”

The media in the United States went crazy and speculated on Abel's stock awards, which led to thousands of Americans wanting to work for Abel.

Michael Incoming, the executive who was able to get 1 million shares of Smith Media's original stock this time.

It also became inexplicably popular, and his photos were hung on the front pages of major newspapers and many Internet websites.

At the hottest, the limelight even suppressed the boss.

A few days later, on March 1, the Washington Post published a serious report on Michael Communications.

"The American Dream, Smith!"

Here's the title, which reads as follows:

It's an extraordinary country, it's an extraordinary company, it's a quintessential American dream. 】

In America, all dreams can come true, and the success of Michael Communications is a sure proof of this! 】

America gave birth to Smith, and Smith brought together dreamers. 】

Two years ago, Michael was just an ordinary broker in a brokerage firm with an annual salary of no more than $500,000. Since he joined Smith Entertainment, his talent has been fully tapped by his boss Abel Smith, and he has become one of the most influential figures in the American entertainment industry in a very short period of time. 】

Abel Smith recruited him at the beginning, but he was just asked to run errands for himself, and was later promoted to the general manager of Smith Entertainment, and then served as the CEO of Yin Lizabeth's back garden, and finally became one of the presidents of Smith Media. 】

But talent is often available, good employers are not often available, and I hope that all employees in the United States can meet employers like Abel Smith. 】

While praising Michael Communication, he also promoted Abel's reputation as a good boss, making his already good reputation in the American bottom society to a higher level.

After reading this report, Abel's response was to give David Jones an order:

"David, all the Smith companies are planning to recruit in advance. Also, give 1/10 of our advertising share this year to the Washington Post. ”

Abel was "reciprocating the favor".

Michael Incoming was eating breakfast at home.

He is 41 years old and has been married twice.

He had no output with his ex-wife, married his current wife after divorce, and gave birth to two children in 7 years, the eldest son was 5 years old and the youngest daughter was 1 year old.

Meanwhile in New York, Michael Indon lives with his parents.

At breakfast, the family of six was beaming, and Michael Came's mother asked him excitedly:

"Oh, Mike! Mr. Smith, did you really give you 1 million of the original shares? I look at the media and say they are worth at least $40 million, maybe even $80 million, or more than hundreds of millions of dollars. You're about to become a billionaire? ”

"Pretty much." Michael Evie hugged his one-year-old daughter and fed her cereal porridge with powdered milk, saying:

"I have an annual salary of $4 million and a bonus of about the same. The annual income is now $8 million. Add to that these stocks, and the daily benefits, and the billionaires are not talking nonsense. ”

"Mr. Smith appreciates you so much, you have to work hard."

Michael Laiwen's mother began to educate her son, "There is no second such good employer in the world." ”

"Mike knows what to do, and he still needs you to be verbose," Michael Communication's father glared at her.

"If it weren't for Mike's loyalty and ability, Mr. Smith would reward him like this? By the way, Mike, let's visit Kate's house in the evening. ”

Almost without hesitation, Michael immediately smiled and nodded: "Okay, no problem." ”

is different from the mother who has always felt that her son is the best in the United States.

Anne was her mother's godfather, who was Michael Communication's father.

Although the old man didn't say it, he also understood the real reason why his son could get to where he is today.

That's right, Michael is indeed very capable of communication, and he is loyal enough to Abel.

But the reason why he was able to be trusted by Abel, at the beginning, was most important because of his relationship with Anne Hathaway.

Because Michael Communication's father is the godfather of Anne's mother, Kate McGoley Hathaway!

From the perspective of this relationship, Michael Indon is Anne's "goduncle", which is a relatively serious social relationship in the United States.

Anne was able to debut so early and serve as the heroine in the TV series so early because of her and Michael Communications.

Jessica and Cameron also have this layer of relationship.

The latter is reversed, because Anne became Abel's mistress.

When Abel was unavailable at the beginning, Michael Incoming also gained Abel's trust because of this relationship.

Later, Abel found that he was indeed capable and very "eye-catching", and Michael Communications was reused step by step.

But there is no beginning of this relationship.

No matter how capable Michael Communications is, he will never have the status he has now.

Both father and son are very aware of this, and they also know that Anne is still very important in Abel's side.

So continuing to maintain the relationship with Kate, the goddaughter, is, of course, the natural choice of Michael Communication's father.

Michael is also well aware of this, and of course will not resist his father's decision.

The family decided to visit Hathaway's house in the evening.