Extracting skills from movies

Chapter 566: Hey, this is called a counterattack!

From the perspective of profit distribution, Star Media is Du Sheng’s top priority.

After all, he only holds a 35% stake in Phoenix TV.

As the saying goes, even brothers have to settle accounts clearly, so we have to be clear about this.

He can decide on the profits of Star Media (Zhong Zhen and Ye Jingzhi will not object).
Phoenix TV's profits also need to be shared with other shareholders.

Of course, Du Sheng doesn't mind leading shareholders to profits with a forward-looking vision, but he has to ensure that he can get a larger share.

Who would be so stupid as to give away the greatest benefits to others after putting in so much effort?

In addition, in order to leave room for Phoenix TV to develop, Du Sheng did not assign the copyright of his self-produced dramas to Star Media.

Instead, it was separated out separately to stimulate the development of Phoenix TV.

In the future, any variety show or drama purchased by Phoenix Satellite TV will basically be inseparable from Star Media, while self-produced content will be left to Phoenix Satellite TV to make profits on its own.

In this way, Du Sheng can earn the main profits without hindering the growth and development of Phoenix TV.

Now it can be regarded as a clear development direction for Phoenix TV.

If there is no error in the subsequent development, the economy will surely prosper.

His status and prestige at Phoenix TV have long been deeply rooted in people's hearts.

Unless there are extremely serious decision-making mistakes in the future, it will be difficult for anyone to overthrow his leadership.

Because if someone else comes, they may not be able to achieve such results even if they are given three years.

Just look at the ratings for recent shows.

Even the more ordinary "Wulin Waijia" has 28%, which is already a popular drama in Hong Kong.

"Forensic Heroes" reached 33%, surpassing TVB's sitcoms.

"Water Moon Cave" and "Voice of the East" even achieved high ratings of over 37%.

This method ensures content quality while avoiding waste of resources, which is something industry insiders would call a turn-around!
Because even Mango TV, which has risen the fastest, achieved a revenue of 26.4 billion yuan last year, but its sales costs were as high as 12.89 billion yuan.

Moreover, at least half of the self-produced dramas cannot be broadcast smoothly every year, which further pushes up the overall cost.

In the market, few people can guarantee that every TV series will become a hit.

Not to mention doing it without any failure.

Therefore, Du Sheng is also nicknamed "a person who defies the heaven" by people in the industry.

Even TVB executives had to admit that they now dared not confront him head-on when it came to the dramas he produced.

Thanks to this driving effect, programs in other time periods of Phoenix TV have also benefited greatly.

Not only did the ratings increase, but advertising revenue also increased.

Since Du Sheng took over, Phoenix TV's gross profit has exceeded 3 million in just a few months.

Liu Changle also joked after reading it:
'It seems I have to prepare to abdicate.'

Su Xiao saw Du Sheng studying the latest financial statements carefully, and felt uneasy for a moment. He couldn't help but say:

"Mr. Du, I wonder if you are considering dividends this year?"

Since we made a lot of money this time, dividends to shareholders is an unavoidable topic.

Su Xiao also had a plan for this, but he didn't want to withdraw too much funds temporarily.

After all, Phoenix TV is in the process of taking off and still needs a lot of investment.

Du Sheng put down the report and waved his hand in understanding:
“Boss Su, you can rest assured about this, I am not so short-sighted.

I will mention this to the shareholders later and reserve this part of the income.”

Hearing this, Su Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, with a look of joy on his face:
“Thank you Mr. Du for your foresight and understanding!”

He knew that next year's financial report would be the best opportunity to demonstrate Phoenix TV's profitability, which would in turn significantly boost the stock price!
After all, making money by making international profits in the stock market can be much faster than working hard on a TV series for ten years.

"Boss Su, I let the station take charge of the production of self-made dramas and variety shows, not because I don't value them."

Du Sheng added:
"It's that I believe in your professional ability and creativity, and that you will be able to be self-sufficient in the future."

"Don't worry, President Du. The morale of the company is high now, and with sufficient financial support, we will definitely not let you down!"

Su Xiao responded confidently.

For Du Sheng, there is really little point in coveting the dividends from Phoenix TV.

On the one hand, the profits that Star Media has earned from these popular works and programs have exceeded those of Phoenix TV.

Even if he distributed all the profits as dividends, he could only get tens of millions at most, which was a negligible amount compared to his overall assets.

On the other hand, although Phoenix TV's performance in recent months has overwhelmed TVB, there is still a gap in strength and scale.

For example, in Bay City, TVB has its own satellite TV station, TVBS, and does not need to rely on the local area for survival.

Phoenix TV still has to face fierce competition there.

There are 182 TV stations in this prefecture, and a viewership of 6% is considered a hit.

Even if Du Sheng doesn't want to make that little money, considering the future public opinion atmosphere, he must control this publicity and promotion channel.

He plans to have Phoenix TV obtain a television station license in Bay City and set up a local branch within the next two years.

As long as I can get it done, I won’t care about the blue or green shit in the future. I will just raise my own flag and become the king of the mountain.

After spending half a day understanding the various situations in the station, he did not stay for dinner.

I still have a lot of advertising, endorsement and other matters to deal with in Hong Kong, so I can't stay here for long.

.........

After such a long competition, "Voice of the East" finally came to a successful conclusion.

On this day, several youthful girls were strolling in the lobby of Star Media headquarters.

One of them looked around curiously from time to time.

Deng Ziqi gently pulled the corner of Zhang Jingying's clothes and said with a smile:

"Sister Ying, stop looking. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. There are people waiting for us!"

"Oh, Ziqi, I still feel like I'm dreaming."

Zhang Jingying said with emotion:

“Who would have thought that I could actually join such a big company?”

Since participating in the "Voice of the East" competition, her dressing style has become more fashionable, but her simple and youthful personality remains unchanged.

Although Deng Ziqi is a few years younger than Zhang Jingying, she has much more experience and knowledge in this circle.

Moreover, she has lived in the mainland for some time and is already familiar with everything around her as if it were everyday life.

Zhang Jie, who was standing by, couldn't help but ask:

"Zi Qi, have you been here before?"

Deng Ziqi tilted her head and thought for a while. She felt that the competition was over. She would have to receive relevant training at Star Media next, so there was no need to hide some things anymore.

So he nodded calmly:
"Yeah, I was here two months ago."

Zhang Jie exchanged glances with Huang Liling from Bay City and understood instantly.

It turns out that Deng Ziqi was already a member of Star Media long before participating in the competition.

Recalling the scene during the competition when the company negotiated with them about the conditions for joining...

They suddenly realized that the ranking of "Voice of the East" this time did not seem as simple as announced.

Huang Liling secretly thanked herself for agreeing to the contract proposal, otherwise she might have been eliminated long ago.

She is aware of her own abilities. Although she is talented and has even earned the reputation of "Zhang Huimei's successor", there are many people with outstanding singing skills in the competition.

If it weren't for the signing factor, she probably wouldn't even make it into the top eight.

And Deng Ziqi, as one of the earliest members to join the company, is very likely to be the designated candidate for the championship.

At this moment, several people had a deeper understanding of the entertainment industry.

Those good opportunities that seem to be within reach have actually already been allocated.

Without the support of the background and the company, you are not even qualified to compete.

"Brother Jie, based on the time you entered the company, shouldn't you call me Senior Sister?"

Deng Ziqi joked.

After hearing this, Zhang Jie didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

He chased after her and tried to catch the naughty girl, saying angrily:

"Let me call you senior, right? Just wait!"

They had been in contact since the game and their relationship was getting better and better.

Amidst the laughter, everyone came to the reception room.

I found two people inside.

They are Chen Chusheng who ranked fourth and Liang Jingqi who ranked sixth.

Everyone greeted each other.

Chen Chusheng has actually been a contracted artist for a long time and has visited the headquarters several times.

Fish Leong was once a member of the group "Girls' Dormitory". After the group disbanded and went solo, she also signed with Miracle Records.

Her mother is Phoenix TV COO Xiao Xiaoming, and her father is TVB production director Liang Jiashu.

Just based on this network of contacts, it is enough to show that the starting point is different.

When Du Sheng walked into the conference room with his secretary, he saw laughter and joy, without any sense of strangeness.

When the girls who were talking just now saw Du Sheng, they couldn't suppress the excitement on their faces.

Even Huang Liling, who usually seems a bit cold, was no exception. "Ah! Brother Sheng, I'm your biggest fan!"

Fish Leong walked forward excitedly and let out a sweet scream.

Most of them are loyal fans of Du Sheng.

Du Sheng is not only an idol in their hearts, but also a guiding light for them.

Who says grassroots can’t make a comeback?
Looking at the reactions of the people around her, Deng Ziqi felt a little proud.

Because she had met Du Sheng a long time ago, and was introduced to him by her mentor Zhou Huimin.

Zhang Jingying, who was standing next to her, was even more proud, after all, she was a member of Du Sheng's team!
Du Sheng smiled and waved his hand, saying:

“Haha, I also admire your performance in the game.

Now you still regard me as your idol, I hope you won't complain quietly in the future!"

He clapped his hands gently, signaling everyone to be quiet, and then said gently:
“First of all, thank you for choosing to sign with Miracle Records.

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Today, I can honestly tell you that each and every one of them has been carefully selected by me personally.

I believe you all possess extraordinary potential and unique talents..."

How could everyone not be excited by the encouragement from their idol?

For these new artists, getting recognition from Du Sheng is far more precious than the praise from the judges.

“I believe you have gained a lot from the competition of Voice of the East.

I would like to ask, what made you decide to join Interstellar Media? "

Du Sheng randomly selected a member:
"Jingying, please share first."

Zhang Jingying didn't expect that she would be the first to be called, and a hint of nervousness flashed across her face.

"take it easy."

Du Sheng encouraged softly:
"This is your home, you can speak out whatever you think."

Feeling Du Sheng's kindness, Zhang Jingying relaxed a little and said with a bit of immaturity:
“In fact, when I first signed up, I just wanted the bonus and a good job.

I didn’t expect to be among the top in the country, and I didn’t expect to be given such a large signing bonus and be allocated various resources as soon as I signed the contract. Now I feel like I’m dreaming!”

Everyone couldn't help laughing when they heard Zhang Jingying's sincere words.

For artists from the mainland, this signing fee is indeed a considerable amount of money;

But for people in Hong Kong and Taiwan, it is not out of reach.

Du Sheng nodded in approval:

“Well said, very true!”

Zhang Jingying felt a little embarrassed and smiled.

Then, Du Sheng turned to Deng Ziqi:

"Zi Qi, what about you?"

Deng Ziqi answered concisely and firmly:
"I have loved music and the stage since I was a child. I hope to make a difference in this field in the future, so I chose to sign with Star Media."

Du Sheng nodded:

"Very good, keep it up!"

Then he looked at Leung Ching-kei:
"Jingqi, do you have anything to say?"

Fish Leung has been to various TVB venues since she was a child, so she is obviously no stranger to such occasions.

She sorted out her thoughts and spoke confidently:
“I like music, and after my mother recommended it to me after I went solo, I chose Eastern Voice without hesitation.

Because I think the development of the mainland will only get better and better in the future, and Star Media is a platform that can help me grow and develop...

At the same time, I am very grateful for the opportunities and help the company has given me.”

She was able to make it into the top six, not only because of her outstanding singing skills, but also because of her connections in the circle.

So this gratitude cannot be faked.

Du Sheng nodded with satisfaction, then looked around:

"Do you have similar thoughts?"

Zhang Jie and Huang Liling thought about it and felt that the previous answer was quite standard, so they nodded in agreement.

Finally, Du Sheng turned his gaze to Chen Chusheng:

"Chu Sheng, tell me about it."

Chen Chusheng, who had been singing in the bar for several years and had experienced a lot of hardships, did not hesitate at all. He stepped forward and said in a firm and clear voice:
"Brother Sheng, I want to be famous!
I came to Star Media to become a big star!"

The room suddenly became quiet, and everyone looked at Chen Chusheng in surprise.

In the Eastern cultural context, modesty and indifference to fame and wealth have always been traditional virtues.

But Chen Chusheng directly expressed what most people think deep down.

After a moment, applause broke out.

Only Du Sheng was clapping.

He put away his smile and became serious:

“Do you know what kind of stage you are about to step onto?

Maybe some people understand, maybe some people are still confused.

I want to tell you that you have entered the entertainment industry, a big stage full of temptations and fierce competition.

Here, everyone is striving for fame and profit, vying for roles, rankings, advertising endorsements, and competition for resources is everywhere.

Open and covert struggles, as well as deception and suspicion, are inevitable.

But everyone who enters the entertainment industry wants to be famous! "

Du Sheng's eyes swept across everyone's face, his tone heavy and sincere:
“Ask yourself, when you made the signing decision, what did you really want?
What is the goal you want to achieve?"

At this moment, a solemn atmosphere filled the room.

Everyone fell into deep thought.

Du Sheng's words are not only a warning for their future, but also a true call to their hearts.

Zhang Jingying was stunned. What she just said was indeed the truth.

For her, participating in the competition was initially just to find a stable job.

I didn’t expect that everyone else came here with the dream of becoming a big star!

The few people who were pointed out by Du Sheng seemed to feel that their thoughts were exposed, and their cheeks flushed slightly.

Some even lowered their heads.

Yes, they really came here to pursue their dream of becoming a star.

What's there to be embarrassed about pretending?
Girls like Deng Ziqi and Huang Liling traveled thousands of miles from their hometowns to the mainland. Isn’t it the dream of becoming a shining star that they hold in their hearts?
On the stage of "Voice of the East", they experienced the feeling of being the center of attention. Who would be willing to give up this honor easily?
Du Sheng felt a little relieved as he watched these young minds gradually awaken.

He doesn't care what everyone thinks initially.
Because people's goals change with their experiences.

Maybe at first you just want to find a decent job, but when you really stand at this starting point, you will naturally have greater pursuits in your heart.

This desire for more is actually human nature.

Du Sheng took a step forward and said firmly:

“Dreams are the driving force that pushes us forward, and opportunities always favor those who are brave and strategic.

Here, becoming a big star is never a luxury!
Be brave and show your dreams!

It’s not about secret calculations or superficial competition, but about the determination to prove yourself and surpass yourself!

As long as you are willing to work hard, I have enough resources to help you gain a foothold in this industry."

His words were like a sharp sword, striking straight into everyone's heart.

Let them realize the true face of the entertainment industry.

No one had ever told them so directly before, and no elder had ever warned their children in this way.

Du Sheng tears off the mysterious veil of the entertainment industry and exposes its luxuries and desires to everyone.

At this moment, they clearly realized that the entertainment industry might be two completely different worlds from what they had imagined before.

"Next, let's talk about the resources you will get after signing."

Seeing that everyone was in high spirits, Du Sheng nodded with satisfaction:

"In addition to the EP albums and singles promised to the first, second and third place winners, film and television resources, brand endorsements and commercial performances will also be in place one after another.

Of course, the premise of all this is that your professional skills must also be improved simultaneously.

Chu Sheng, Li Ling, Jing Qi, you will be no exception.

I will select ten songs from my library for you to choose from.

At the same time, you will also be given priority in endorsement opportunities for our own products, including Kung Fu Pie, Skyworth TV, Times Skin Care, DDTank, and Gold Miner..."

At this point, he emphasized:

“As for how far you can go in the future, it depends on how hard you work.

No superstar has ever achieved success without struggle..."

After seeing off this group of passionate young people, Du Sheng returned to the office.

Ye Jingzhi smiled and said to him:
"You are now a really good and competent boss, and you are getting better and better at bewitching people!"

.........

(End of this chapter)