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Chapter 165 We have official support

The venture capital team in the United States moved very quickly and flew to China in only two days.

After Qin Shaoyan got the news, he arranged for someone to go to the airport to greet him, and at the same time called Xiong Xiaoge and Zheng Nan.

"The donor is here, are you all ready?"

Xiong Xiaoge was very surprised, "How did they come so fast?"

"When is this happening? It will be June soon." Qin Shaoyan frowned and said, "The Olympic Games will open in August. This event must be done before the opening ceremony, otherwise there is no point."

Xiong Xiaoge sighed, "I'll contact the newspaper right away. There will be news in the newspaper tomorrow morning at the latest."

"As long as we can get the local newspaper in Yanjing, the newspaper itself is a prop." Qin Shaoyan warned, "But the prop must be real."

"Don't worry, this matter can be solved with money." Xiong Xiaoge said confidently, "I will find three or four media outlets for you to brag about it."

Xiong Xiaoge put down the phone and immediately began to contact newspapers and media, asking them to rush out a few press releases. Of course, reprinting fees were indispensable.

Qin Shaoyan's plan can be said to be a perfect edge, which can not only gain popularity but also bring traffic to himself.

It's normal for Taylor to find fault with it. It's impossible to accept it without hesitation after reading the plan.

No matter what the quality of the article is, whether it is on the front page or the second page, it just needs to get the news out.

Then Taylor's expression became serious, "John, we've seen your plan, it's great."

The next day, Taylor led a large group of people to Sentinel Technology.

The company must establish a news and public relations department to deal with similar public opinion issues.

At this time, Xiong Xiaoge and Zheng Nan were sitting upright with their assistant teams, waiting for the arrival of the American team.

Different from the tension and embarrassment last time, as soon as the two parties met, they embraced each other warmly and exchanged pleasantries.

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People on both sides shook hands with professional smiles and exchanged business cards, and the atmosphere immediately became lively.

"Thanks to Mr. Zheng for this." Qin Shaoyan said with a smile, "He specially brought the coffee beans back from Brazil. Otherwise, I really don't know how to entertain you."

Qin Shaoyan felt that it was too hasty and rushed to do something at the last minute, and it would be too passive to do urgent publicity next time.

Taylor took a sip of coffee and said slowly: "Of course, this plan is great, but there are still problems."

After thinking for a while, he suddenly remembered that Qu Bingbing was here. After tricking the American venture capital group away, he called her here to study and communicate.

Taylor nodded to Zheng Nan and said with a smile: "Mr. Zheng still understands me."

Taylor picked up the warm coffee and took a sip, "I didn't expect to be able to drink such delicious coffee in China."

This year, the popularity of the Olympic Games can be regarded as top-notch, but it is very difficult to catch up with this popularity.

Microsoft and Goldman Sachs each sent a vice president, with several assistants and translators. A dozen people rushed into the conference room under Zhang Pingyi's reception.

Although Qin Shaoyan's heart was tight, his expression was not panic at all.

"To be exact, this plan is beyond my expectation. I didn't expect you to approach it from such a clever angle."

Qin Shaoyan, Taylor and others sat down with smiles on their faces, chatting with each other like old friends.

Qin Shaoyan is not an innate PPT saint, and his plans cannot be perfect. He has been mentally prepared for this.

"This plan is not cheap." Taylor shrugged, "Of course money is not an issue, we have to see that the money is spent in a worthwhile way."

Qin Shaoyan showed a confident smile, "Of course this money is valuable."

"In addition to the publicity value of the event itself, the local media hosting the event will also spontaneously promote it." "So in terms of the cost-effectiveness of media investment, we get ten times the return for every penny we spend."

"I have a newspaper here. IDG President Xiong found it at the newsstand this morning."

Qin Shaoyan raised the newspaper in his hand and distributed it to everyone present.

"The local media in Yanjing have already started preliminary publicity reports, and a total of five newspapers have reported relevant news."

"Of course, they just got some uncertain news." Qin Shaoyan said with a smile, "So it was very vaguely mentioned in the news."

"If there is any definite information disclosed later, they will follow up like bees smelling the fragrance of flowers."

Taylor picked up the newspaper and read it a few times. The translator next to him lowered his head and explained in his ear.

Qin Shaoyan smiled and said nothing, quietly watching them read the newspaper, and then looked at Xiong Xiaoge inadvertently.

Xiong Xiaoge nodded imperceptibly, indicating that he was ready.

Taylor quickly read several newspapers, "It's really surprising. It seems that the media is very interested in this matter."

Xiong Xiaoge, who was next to him, said, "This is normal, because this year's Athens Olympics will open in August, and this matter is very popular in the country."

“Add that to the fact that the city is hosting the next Olympics in four years, so it’s normal to get media attention.”

"These newspapers have official backgrounds, and we can see the official attitude of China."

Taylor was a little surprised and asked tentatively: "Mr. Xiong, do you mean that the Chinese government will support this event?"

"Of course I will." Xiong Xiaoge said confidently, "Chinese officials attach more importance to the Olympics than you think. According to the news I have received, the local administrative agencies have begun to prepare plans for the marathon."

Qin Shaoyan also interjected: "If the local administrative agencies are willing to participate in the event, they will lobby the Chinese Olympic Committee to participate."

"With the cooperation and endorsement of the Chinese Olympic Committee, we will be more confident with the International Olympic Committee."

Taylor and the vice president of Microsoft Goldman Sachs immediately cheered up. With official support and participation, the effect of the event would be much better than simply spending money.

The most important thing is that with the official endorsement, the importance of this global international marathon will be raised to a higher level.

Having an official sanction and running your own pheasant event are completely different.

Qin Shaoyan struck while the iron was hot and said: "The last stop of the Global International Marathon is Yanjing, and it will definitely receive official support from China."

"Now as long as the Los Angeles government does a good job in public relations, then our plan will be half successful."

Taylor and others nodded and determined the first and last stops. The selection of the intermediate competition sites became much freer and more flexible.

It doesn’t matter if you can’t do it in places like London or Paris, just find any city in Central and Eastern Europe to do it.

If the quality is not good, just make up for the quantity. It is also very international to bring together more than a dozen countries.

Bruce, the vice president of Goldman Sachs, said with a smile, "The Los Angeles government can handle it very well. We only need to make a donation, and we can also invite the mayor to give a speech."

The vice president of Microsoft also interjected, "New York also wants to apply for the right to host the 12 Olympic Games. You can ask the mayor of New York what he wants."

Taylor nodded, "In this case, the US Olympic Committee can also lobby."

Qin Shaoyan smiled and said, "Gentlemen, if our plan is supported by China and the United States, Athens will not refuse."

"If we get three votes, what reason does the IOC have to reject us?"

Taylor clapped his hands in agreement, "Well said."

(End of this chapter)