Inviting fans to the players’ box to watch the game in person?
In Jenkins' memory, this has never happened before. After all, the players' box is too personal and private, and such actions may often cross the line.
But from the perspective of publicity and public relations, this is actually a special means for players to break down the barriers between fans. Just look at the envious eyes of the fans around you and you can deeply feel the emotions surging in the air.
So, is this the case for Gawain?
Jenkins' eyes never left Gawain.
Look at the two simple middle-aged fans, and then look at Gao Wen, whose eyes are full of sincerity and slightly nervous. His gestures reveal a little worry about being rejected or being too offensive. At this moment, you can really feel Gao Wen.
Wen is still young, but after all, he is just a nineteen-year-old college student.
Jenkins is willing to believe that Gao Wen's invitation is a sincere invitation, not for public relations image or promotional packaging——
To be honest, if it was just for publicity, you could just buy tickets for the fans; but now Gao Wen is like inviting friends to a private house party, making people feel the bond behind the invitation.
Things seemed to become understandable.
Then you can see——
Tate covered his mouth in disbelief, his eyes filled with astonishment and surprise, and tried his best to suppress his urge to curse on the spot.
Meng Xiushan was also a little surprised, his eyes were slightly hot, but he still smiled, "Of course, Gawain, this is our honor."
He took the initiative to stretch out his right hand, and you could faintly see that his right hand was shaking slightly. He tried his best to control his excitement.
"Meng, my name is Meng." Meng Xiushan introduced himself.
Gawain took Meng Xiushan's right hand and asked, "Meng? What's your full name?"
Only then did Meng Xiushan realize that after living in the United States for too many years, the locals did not like to say his full name, so he was always used to introducing himself in this way, but the Gao Wen in front of him did not need it, and then he continued
He opened his mouth and said, "Meng Xiushan, my name is Meng Xiushan."
Meng Xiushan himself didn't realize that his voice was trembling slightly uncontrollably. He couldn't remember the last time he introduced his full name.
"Meng Xiushan, nice to meet you." Gao Wen said in standard Chinese, with a little soft language from the Jiangnan water town, which caught Meng Xiushan off guard and broke out into a big smile, but his eyes were covered with tears.
The thin layer of water vapor revealed a rare appearance of embarrassment.
Gao Wen took the initiative to give Meng Xiushan a hug, and then hugged Tate again.
Tate held Gawain's right hand with both hands and couldn't help but beat it gently on the spot, like a flea, "My name is Brad, Brad Tate."
"Dear Brad Tate, thank you for coming to watch my game." Gawain showed a perfect smile.
It was not until Gao Wen signed the jerseys of the two uncles and signed autographs for other fans that he left the training ground and ended today's field training. Next, he needs to enter the gym for some recovery training.
However, the training ground was not quiet.
The excitement and excitement of the fans are still erupting like a volcano, and the chattering discussions continue to spread and boil under the hot sunshine. The enthusiastic fans surround the two middle-aged uncles, talking about them and their concerns.
The origin between Gawain.
The truth spreads word of mouth.
Jenkins soon learned the full story. It turned out that these two middle-aged fans were Binghamton fans who learned about Gowen and became Gowen fans for the first time; it turned out that these two middle-aged fans had half-jokingly and
Gawain made a promise, and now they came to fulfill their promise, and Gawain also reciprocated his promise.
I see.
For these two blue-collar workers, it is an expense for them to come to New York. Even if they can buy tickets and enter Arthur Ashe Stadium to watch the game, considering that this is the final, I am afraid that the price of the tickets will be inflated.
If a rising tide lifts all boats, I'm afraid they won't be able to buy a good location.
But now all the problems are solved.
This is fate and bond.
Looking at the moved fans in front of him, Jenkins became more firm in his judgment. Perhaps, there are more qualities worth exploring in this 19-year-old young man, unique qualities.
Until the appearance of Tobias interrupted his train of thought.
"I only have five minutes."
They just met and without saying hello, Tobias complained mercilessly.
Jenkins was not angry either. He and Tobias were good friends, old friends who had known each other before entering the workplace. After each entered their careers, they also established long-term cooperative relationships. Not only did their friendship not be eroded, but it was even better than when they were in college.
We need to be more intimate and familiar with each other.
Obviously, Tobias deliberately "made things difficult" for him and was complaining about Gawain.
Jenkins didn't defend himself and simply apologized, "I'm sorry."
Tobias was a little surprised. He raised his eyes and glanced at Jenkins. He did not expect that Jenkins would "lower his head" and asked, "Are you representing yourself or Nike?"
"Nike." Jenkins admitted very simply, "We know that we made mistakes, and we also know that we foolishly missed too many opportunities. We have no room for excuse, but at least, we can sincerely apologize."
As soon as they met, Jenkins lowered his attitude and did not make glib jokes. Instead, he showed rare crispness and directness.
In fact, this is tantamount to handing over the initiative. Giving up the initiative in a situation where Gawain's side has the advantage is tantamount to letting Tobias ask for the price.
This is not normal, at least not for a giant like Nike. Even if Gao Wen has great potential, it is not worthy of being so humbled by the giants in the industry.
But Tobias still had to admit: It's very cool, because he has never seen Nike or Adidas willing to lower their profile, never.
Tobias raised his eyebrows, "With such a low profile, I feel uneasy. I always feel like there is a big trap in front of me."
Jenkins laughed directly, "Apology is a way of showing sincerity. We are willing to admit our mistakes and show our sincerity. Believe me, John, we all know that things went off the rails."
Tobias thought for a while, but after all he couldn't help complaining, "But isn't it too late? Adidas had already taken action before the quarterfinals. In comparison, you guys are like an eighty-year-old old lady.
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"Sorry." Jenkins apologized again.
Apologizing once feels good; apologizing twice feels weird; apologizing three times feels creepy.
Tobias squinted his eyes slightly and looked at Jenkins, and the agent's vigilance immediately became alarmed, "Tell me, what are you planning?"
Jenkins laughed happily, "John, of course we know that Adidas is making frequent moves, and we also know that other brands are eyeing it, but you need to know that we are Nike. Either we don't make a move, or we must hit the target if we make a move."
The understatement shows strong confidence. Whether you are willing to admit it or not, currently only Nike has such ability in the world.