You are a star, why do you have all the skills from the underworld?

Chapter 286 When talking about cooperation, you have to be more stable.

Xu Yi is very familiar with Magic City.

But he was not familiar with Magic Tomato TV Station. Even though he worked for Yixiu Media before, Xu Yi never came to Tomato Channel to participate in program recording.

At that time, Xu Yi was a little transparent in the entertainment industry.

There are three no artists!
However, after nearly two years, coming back this time feels like a proud return to my hometown.

Yan Zhongwen had been waiting downstairs of the TV station early, accompanied by two other producers from Tomato Channel. The administrative leaders in the station did not come down to greet Xu Yi. To them, no matter how talented and capable Xu Yi was, as long as his superiors were not here, it was not worth coming down.

These are two systems.

According to the agreed time, Xu Yi appeared downstairs at the TV station on time around 11 a.m.

Yan Zhongwen saw Xu Yi from afar and immediately shouted:

"Xu Yi!"

"Welcome, welcome. It would be great if you could come to our tomato station in person! Come on, let me introduce it to you."

"This is Zhu Xu and this is Liu Ziyuan. Both of them are producers of our Tomato Channel."

"Everyone is very happy to hear that you are coming."

"There are many colleagues who were originally going to come down to greet me, but this is where I work after all, and people come and go. I'm afraid it will have a bad impact, so I just ask them to wait upstairs. Let's... just go up. ?”

Xu Yi shook hands with Zhu Xu and Liu Ziyuan one by one.

Only then did Yan Zhongwen finish speaking and responded with a smile:
"You're welcome, Director Yan, you're too polite."

"I have worked in Shanghai for several years, and this is half of my hometown."

"Right, right, right!" Yan Zhongwen took over Xu Yi's words, "You are back home now, so you can be more casual when you are home. Come on, let's go upstairs, I'll take you to visit the TV station."

Yan Zhongwen is very enthusiastic.

Seeing Xu Yi was even more exciting than meeting the director!
The fact that Xu Yi was able to come to the Magic City from the capital in person showed that among the many TV stations, he only chose Tomato Channel as the target of cooperation negotiations.

This is a crucial step.

As long as the negotiation is settled, Yan Zhongwen believes that Xu Yi will definitely still have something in his stomach!

When the time comes, it will be a matter of course to create a hit program on Tomato Channel.

"Come here, this is our variety show channel."

"Tomato Channel is a local satellite TV. Unlike the main channel, each channel is independently accounted for. However, our variety show channel is also very strong, and the several programs we launched previously have received good responses."

Xu Yi smiled and nodded.

He knew that even the music talent show for boys and girls was still far behind compared to The Voice. However, before The Voice appeared, Tomato Channel’s music talent show was also quite popular.

"This way."

Yan Zhongwen was like a parent, introducing Xu Yi to every place he went to.

It seems that Xu Yi joined the company today, and he, an old man at the desk, was introducing the office environment to the newcomers.

"This is the News Department. Half of the seriousness in the station is here. You can tell from their clothes. Their upper body is very serious, but their lower body is very lively."

Xu Yi looked over and found that there were several news anchors wearing suits and jeans. It is conceivable that if it comes to summer, there must be shorts underneath.

He echoed with a smile:
"Indeed, the atmosphere is very good."

In the following trip, Yan Zhongwen took Xu Yi to visit the staff activity room, even the canteen, etc., and also took Xu Yi through them all.

Finally, Xu Yi was taken to his office.

"Come, sit down."

"Try the latest tea I got. By the way, are you a tea drinker? Or milk tea? You young people generally like to drink milk tea, right?"

Xu Yi quickly said: "It's okay, I can just drink tea."

Yan Zhongwen made tea and handed it to Xu Yi.

Then he brought the topic to the main topic of this meeting: "Xu Yi, I'm older than you, how about I call you Xiao Xu, okay?"

Xu Yi: "Of course, Director Yan is free."

"Well, I'll call you Xiao Xu." Yan Zhongwen continued: "For coming here this time, on behalf of the station, I would like to thank you very much. I know that several TV stations have sent you cooperation invitations, but you alone It is a kind of fate to choose our Tomato Station alone.”

"If you have any ideas, you can mention them to Taili."

Xu Yi thought for a while, but didn't really bring up any ideas. Instead, he asked Yan Zhongwen: "Director Yan, can I ask you, what do you think of the current domestic variety show market?"

He had to feel it out first.

Let’s take a look at the vision of the management team at Tomato, and by the way, how strong the station’s support for the program is.

Yan Zhongwen immediately said:

"Good boy, you are taking the exam for the school and I am here!"

"The current domestic variety shows are still in a relatively early stage. Once a certain program becomes popular, many local stations will follow suit and launch similar programs."

"But there's nothing wrong with that."

"After all, program formats that have been proven by the market are always less risky."

"Judging from the ratings results, I think the domestic variety show market is at a stage of vigorous development. If there are programs with first-class content and production standards, it is almost expected that they will be welcomed by the market."

This view coincides with Xu Yi's observation.

At present, most domestic variety shows are still in the stage of brutal growth. At the next stage, some local satellite TV stations will use their brains to introduce some programs from abroad, purchase the copyrights, and then re-produce them according to domestic habits.

If you go further down, you will have to work hard.

Every satellite TV station has to come up with their own innovations.

But that's all for later, Xu Yi doesn't have to worry about the rest. Maybe by that time, he would have already retired and laid down.

Just listen to Xu Yi continue to ask:

"Director Yan is indeed a senior TV person!"

"I took a quick look, and it seems that currently only Mango Channel, Blue Channel, and your Tomato Channel are doing pretty well in this regard, but the homogeneity of programs is quite serious."

"Actually, it's not difficult to create a good variety show."

"In addition to program planning, the most important thing is that the station must provide strong support. In terms of funds, resources, manpower, and even broadcast time, all must be taken care of in order to truly create a national-level variety show."

Yan Zhongwen listened obediently and immediately understood what Xu Yi meant.

He immediately promised:
"Xiao Xu, don't worry about this."

"I know our station director very well, and this kind of support is necessary."

Xu Yi has nothing to worry about. He hasn't started cooperating with Tomato Channel yet. Xu Yi smiled, then changed the topic and said: "Director Yan, I took a look at the cooperation invitation you sent before. You want to cooperate with me exclusively. In other words, once I establish a relationship with Tomato Station, If we have a cooperative relationship, we can no longer make suggestions for other TV stations, right?”

"Ah...yes, I have this idea."

It would be the best to tie Xu Yi to the tomato platform. Otherwise, if this kid is planning a program on the station today, and then going to another TV station tomorrow, and then planning a high imitation version, so that the two TV stations are at odds with each other, how can it be fun?
So Yan Zhongwen’s original intention when thinking about this was to avoid risks as much as possible.

Xu Yi thought for a while and said:
"I wonder how Director Yan wants to cooperate?"

The simplest way is actually to follow the form of single-project cooperation with the main station. Xu Yi comes up with ideas and collects copyright fees. As for program production, it is left to the TV station itself.

However, he still wanted to hear what Tomato Station planned to do.

Yan Zhongwen was already prepared. He took out two A4 papers from the drawer of his desk, handed one to Xu Yi, held the other for himself, and then said:

"That's what I think. Xiao Xu, can you listen to me?"

"You can also mention anything inappropriate or missing. Of course, you can also mention the form you want for the final cooperation method."

"First, it is annual cooperation."

"Within the annual framework, you have to help our station plan at least three variety shows, and one of them must be guaranteed to be produced online and broadcast normally."

“Second, it’s project cooperation.”

"This method of cooperation is somewhat similar to when you were at the main station."

"You come up with a program plan and we purchase it."

"Of course, in order to ensure the effectiveness of the program, we will also hire you as the general consultant of the program. But the program cannot be sold to two companies. I don't care about the overseas copyright, it can be kept in your hands."

"The third thing is to join our Tomato Station."

"Although this is a bit unrealistic, I still keep it in mind. As long as you can come, except that I can't give you the position of director, I can talk about everything else."

Yan Zhongwen's sincerity is not insignificant.

Although he knew that Xu Yi would definitely not come to join the company, that's why he dared to talk so loudly. But for a person in his position, being able to say these words is already a sign of sincerity.

Xu Yi thought carefully and said:

"If it's a single project cooperation, what price can you offer?"

That depends on the quality of the program!

Yan Zhongwen couldn't ask this question directly. He said euphemistically: "It must be the highest price in the market. Don't worry about this. As long as there is a TV station that offers a higher price than us, you can choose the other party. However, the specific price, Still have to watch the show.”

"What if it's a phenomenal program like "The Voice of China"?"

Xu Yi's words were like thunder, startling Yan Zhongwen.

This guy really has something hidden!

If it’s really a program like The Voice, then it’s worth all the money spent!
Yan Zhongwen immediately said with enthusiasm:
"Xiao Xu, if it is really a program of the level of The Voice. I won't say much else. I will at least give you this for the cost of purchasing the program. The cost of hiring you as a consultant is not included."

As he spoke, Yan Zhongwen stretched out five fingers.

This means fifty million, Xu Yi can understand.

Fifty million plus consulting fees, this is top-notch remuneration in the industry. However, the TV station is not at a loss. If there is a program of the level of The Voice, it will be able to attract investors.

When the time comes, no matter how much money you spend, you will get back twice as much.

Xu Yi didn't have much objection to the money. Moreover, the subsequent broadcast rights of the program, advertising placement, naming investment, etc., these were the obvious benefits that the TV station could see.

Some invisible benefits have not yet been calculated.

For example, the long-tail effect brought about by the program, the audience also follows other programs and TV series on the TV station, etc. These are difficult to measure with data.

A gold medal variety show can become the TV station's signature and attract countless viewers.

Xu Yi thought for a moment and then said:

"There is no problem with the cost. I currently agree with the second method of cooperation. However, for the final answer, I would like to discuss it with the company before replying to Director Yan. Director Yan, do you think it is feasible?"

"Of course!"

Yan Zhongwen knew that this cooperation already had a certain horoscope.

So he was happy:
"Of course, I'm looking forward to our first cooperation. By working with our Tomato Station, I guarantee you won't have any worries."

This sentence also implicitly points to the affairs of the main station.

Xu Yi could hear it, but he didn't say anything. He smiled and said, "Whoever I cooperate with depends on the person. I will definitely consider it seriously after receiving such warm hospitality from Director Yan today."

After leaving Tomato TV, Xu Yi returned to his flat.

Haven't been here for a while.

Sometimes, if you are used to living in courtyard houses, occasionally living in a high-rise apartment with a large flat floor, opening up your horizons and seeing the Huangpu River, is actually a good experience.

As soon as he walked to the gate of the community, he noticed a figure that seemed familiar.

"Wang Xi?"

"Ah, Xu Yi! It's really you, what a coincidence!"

Could it be a coincidence?

You are strolling downstairs in my house and it is hard not to bump into you.

Wang Xi was Xu Yi's colleague when he worked at Yixiu Media, and was one of the top newcomers in last year's rookie season. At that time, relying on "Invisible Wings" written by Xu Yi, Wang Xi got through all the obstacles and reached the end.

However, since becoming the Rookie King, Wang Xi's voice has become much quieter.

After the popularity passed, she no longer had any good works, and her fans gradually accused her of resting on her laurels, saying that she only sang one song to support her retirement, and so on.

This made Wang Xi very frustrated for a time.

In particular, Wang Xi was actually a little tempted when he saw Zheng Tao and the others going to Xu Yi's place after leaving their jobs.

But she was very confused.

She always feels that Yixiu Media has a bigger platform, while Xu Yina is just a studio. It is hard to say which one has better future development prospects.

If Wang Xi knew that Yao Meng was also from Xu Yi Studio, he wonders if he would be filled with regret at this moment.

I took a walk here today purely by chance.

Unexpectedly, he actually ran into Xu Yi.

I saw Xu Yi pointing upstairs, and then said: "I rarely come back. How about it? Do you want to go up and sit?"

Wang Xi was polite and nodded immediately:
"Okay!"

I remember back then, in order to repay Xu Yi for writing songs, Wang Xi even went to clean Xu Yi's flat.

It's just that time flies by.

In a blink of an eye, it has been almost a year.

This year's rookie ranking season is about to kick off in two months. I don't know who will take away the crown of rookie king? Xu Yi... will he take action again?

(End of this chapter)