Huayu: This celebrity doesn't follow the rules.

Chapter 58 The Benefits of the Princess's Promotion
In 2014, the revenue-sharing rules for video platforms were still in the experimental stage, and there were no unified standards.

The base split price is between 0.02 and 0.04 yuan per valid play.

Jiang Ye and Penguin were vying for a unit price of 0.03 yuan, which was made possible by the support of Zhang Ming, the director of the purchasing department.

When "Go Princess Go" premiered on LeTV, it garnered 24 billion views. Jiang Ye estimated that his "Princess Go" should have achieved a similar number.

However, the platform calculates effective playback, which means that each episode needs to be watched for a full 5 minutes.

According to the industry standard, effective playback is generally around 55%.

That is 24 billion × 55% = 13.2 billion times.

For each valid play, the platform calculates a basic revenue share of 0.03 yuan, so the total revenue is 13.2 billion yuan × 0.03 yuan = 3960 million yuan.

He takes 30%, which is exactly 3960 × 30% = 1188 million.

Not only that, he can also get a share of the advertising revenue.

After the show became popular, the number of pre-roll ads increased from the initial 2 to 23, including snacks, mobile games, and skincare products, with the longest being 30 seconds and the shortest 5 seconds.

According to Zhang Mingtou's estimates, a 15-second pre-roll ad costs around 60 yuan per ad, and with 23 ads, the total revenue would be around 1000 million yuan.

The platform will deduct 10% for operating costs first, and if the remaining amount is 900 million, he can still get about 270 million.

In other words, he will receive around 1450 million yuan after the show's premiere.

However, corporate income tax still needs to be paid on this. If Jiang Ye wants to transfer the money to his personal card for spending, he will also have to pay dividend tax...

This is not all; it's just the revenue share from the first broadcast!

The 24 billion views on the first episode are just the beginning. Given the long-tail effect of web dramas, there will be at least another 50 billion views in the next three years.

Of course, this revenue sharing cycle is quite long...

Actually, he was quite helpless when he was negotiating the contract with Tencent, after all, he was a newcomer with no achievements.

It's already quite an achievement to secure a share of the profits, since it wasn't a one-time buyout.

Once he gains fame, he can naturally strive for a 5:5, or even higher!
In the entertainment industry, success is measured by the quality of one's work!
The only downside is that the money won't be available for three months after the premiere, which is still considered fast.

Some slower platforms have a settlement cycle that can take up to 6 months!

The three-month buffer period also allowed him to set up the company's framework.

Let's also get the next project in the works...

Besides Bailu, the assistant, the company currently has five college students, a bunch of nobodies, and is a completely makeshift team.

A film and television company needs its own production department, editing team, artist management, and post-production team...

Actually, his uncle in the production department would be a good fit, but the old man declined the invitation last time...

They even scolded him!
What are the differences between Guangxian Media and Jiangying Media?
It doesn't matter where you work.

That old man...

After washing up and getting ready, Jiang Ye went to the company for a walk.

Pushing open the glass door of the office, you're greeted by the smell of ink from a new printer and the energy of young people.

Five college students were frantically working on their computers, the keyboards clattering loudly, and at first glance, it looked quite impressive.

Jiang Ye, with his hands in his pockets, slowly strolled up behind Zhang Li. The girl was scratching her head in front of the QQ group and didn't even notice him approaching.

"The fan group is in an uproar again?" he suddenly asked.

"Ah!" Zhang Li jumped in fright, almost leaping off her chair. Turning around and seeing it was her boss, her face flushed red. "President Jiang! There's an argument in the group chat about whether the second male lead's scenes should be increased or decreased. I offered some advice, and they accused me of being biased..."

Jiang Ye casually grabbed a piece of uneaten sandwich from her desk, took a bite, and mumbled, "It's no big deal."

He tapped his fingers on the keyboard, bringing up the group management interface: "Block words like arguing and fighting, and pin a group rule: discussing the plot is fine, but personal attacks will result in a three-day ban. Simple and direct." After swallowing the last bite of his sandwich, Jiang Ye leaned closer, his voice low: "Of all these people, I have the most faith in you."

He raised his hand and patted Zhang Li's shoulder, the force neither too light nor too heavy, "Keep it up."

Zhang Li suddenly looked up, her eyes widening instantly, and her cheeks flushed bright red.

"President Jiang! I... I'll definitely do a good job! I promise to manage the fan group perfectly!"

Her voice trembled slightly, but it was filled with a determined seriousness. "Don't worry, I'll cram on the group management tutorial tonight and submit a plan to you tomorrow!"

Bai Lu, who was eavesdropping while organizing documents not far away, rolled her eyes upon hearing this.

He then wandered over to Li Xiaocao's side, where the girl was staring at the Weibo interface as if facing a formidable enemy, her fingers hovering over the keyboard, afraid to touch it.

"What are you writing that's causing you so much confusion?" Jiang Ye leaned over to take a look.

Li Xiaocao stammered, "It's...it's the trailer for the new episode..."

"Don't be nervous," Jiang Ye casually picked up a mint from her desk. "That joke about men passing it on to women was quite interesting last time. Wasn't the comments section lively?"

Li Xiaocao was on the verge of tears: "That was an accident, President Jiang..."

“An accident? That’s free publicity.” Jiang Ye blinked. “Next time you can try typing ‘Crown Princess’ as ‘Crown Prince Fei’ and see if the fans can spot it.”

"Xiaocao, I think you have the makings of a director. Work hard, and this position will be yours. You'll be managing a dozen or so people. How impressive will that be?"

? ? ? ? ?

Li Xiaocao's face flushed red to the roots of her neck, and she almost dropped the mouse in her hand.

"I...I..." She stammered, and it took her a while to catch her breath. "President Jiang! I...I'll definitely write it well! I'll finish writing the entire trailer for next week by tomorrow! I guarantee it'll be even more explosive than the last one!"

"Well, come on!"

After he finished his rounds of visits and returned to his office, Bailu followed him in carrying documents and slammed the door shut.

The girl had a stern face, clearly still angry about yesterday.

"Boss, stop loitering around the office, you're disrupting our work!"

Jiang Ye: "???"

She glanced at Jiang Ye, her lips pursed in a wronged manner: "And also, while I was eating instant noodles and staring at data in the dorm yesterday, were you out having fun...?"

"It's so pitiful to be your little assistant..."

"Also, boss, stop making empty promises to them. We young people don't fall for that anymore..."

Jiang Ye suddenly interrupted her: "Starting next month, your salary will increase to eight thousand."

The egret's complaints came to an abrupt end.

She blinked, then blinked again, and the corners of her mouth began to involuntarily turn up: "Really...really?"

“Of course,” Jiang Ye leaned back in his chair and added slowly, “Xiao Bai, once the company’s dividends arrive, the boss will get you a car!”

"At the very least, it should be a car with a panoramic sunroof. You'll be the one driving it when we go out, and you'll look really prestigious."

"When you start filming, the boss will even provide you with a van and an assistant..."

Bai Lu's eyes lit up instantly: "Boss, wait for me! I'll go make you a cup of hand-drip coffee right now. The new coffee shop downstairs, they say it can make you handsome!"

Jiang Ye was very satisfied with the girl's attitude, and it was only right to give her a raise, since the company's current operating income still relied on the monthly copyright revenue from "Liang Liang".

This girl has made contributions to the company!
Besides, he can't drive himself when he goes out to discuss business.

Losing face...

(End of this chapter)