Chapter 675: Nominated for a Golden Globe Award before it was released
"What William Bennett said makes sense. When our little Roger grows up, we will have to prevent him from watching TV. You don't know, your son likes to press the remote control. Find the Disney Channel
Faster than me."
Diane saw on TV that William Bennett, on behalf of the Parents Television Council, called for the installation of parental monitoring chips on all cable TVs. He mainly appeared on mainstream TV stations, and Ronald's connections in New York allowed him to
He can appear on many prime time shows as a guest for a few minutes.
With his eloquent reasoning and his good looks, Bennett has now become the idol of many housewives, which can be regarded as helping them solve the problem of many teenagers peeking at paid channels.
However, when Ronald saw little Roger crawling around on the sofa, holding the remote control in his hand and skillfully turning up the sound, he suddenly thought that this was some kind of regulatory chip. Maybe parents and children haven’t figured it out yet.
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The Parents Television Council has begun lobbying on Capitol Hill in Washington. Ronald and Doug Jr. have approved a large sum of money and hired the original lobbying team of George Jr.. They have old connections and everyone is familiar with each other, so things are progressing very well.
good.
In addition, the opinions of the Parents Television Council are much more moderate than those of the other two committees with religious backgrounds. They will not infringe on the fundamental interests of Hollywood, but will only tighten the distinction between television rating systems.
If we follow the experience of the Hollywood film rating system, such a strict rating may also encourage more "fist and pillow" TV series to land on these paid channels. Anyway, after the locks are installed, most families will only stay in their parents' bedrooms.
In order to watch these channels, the TV in the living room still maintains Disney standards.
In this way, the audience's orientation will be clearer. Cable stations like HBO and Showtime can specialize in producing TV series that are convenient for watching in the bedroom to fill this gap in the market. Without the worry of public condemnation, they can hire more handsome people.
Stronger men and more beautiful women have expanded the selection of actors for Hollywood, which is a great thing for reducing the production costs of film and television dramas.
"This time you go to New York, come back early. We are waiting for you to come back and buy little Roger a Christmas tree this Christmas. He has been looking forward to it for a long time."
Ronald is going to New York soon, and Helen and daughter Linda there are also looking forward to him going there. However, according to the Chinese, she is not the first wife, so during Christmas, which is the same as American and Chinese New Year, when the whole family reunites, she
No part in it.
However, there will be problems if they are left alone all the time. Ronald still has to go over to accompany them before and after the holidays and enjoy some family fun.
"Of course, I can just go to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Let Ed talk about Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Delaware. I'm sorry for the two of us, the chairman and the CEO.
I still have to run around for business before Christmas.”
After formulating a strategy to acquire local wireless TV stations, DDH began nationwide inspections and acquisition offers.
After an investigation, Ronald and Bastian discovered that there was a company doing similar things to them in the Great Lakes region, mainly Chicago. This company was called Forum Broadcasting.
They originally started by broadcasting in Illinois, and this year they added a local cable news program in Chicago.
As can be seen from their name, the owner of this TV station is the listed company Tribune Group, where the Chicago Tribune is located. They are very fast and are preparing to acquire 5-6 strong regional TV stations in the Great Lakes region.
On the other hand, Forum Broadcasting is actually negotiating a broadcast agreement with Warner Bros. They are close to finalizing the agreement and becoming Warner Television Network's exclusive broadcast partner in the Great Lakes region.
Ronald also learned that their next target was Renaissance Broadcasting, which is headquartered in Connecticut.
This overlaps with the goals of DDH. DDH is relatively strong in local TV stations in the New York area, and has exclusive cooperation agreements with several TV stations such as NBC and ABC. However, because the most important TV areas, including Manhattan, are
As a directly operated TV station, although DDH has a strong cooperation agreement, the actual number of viewers is still smaller than that of TV stations under Forum Broadcasting.
Therefore, whoever can seize Renaissance Broadcasting in Connecticut first will get the upper hand in this enclosure movement.
Furthermore, Renaissance Broadcasting happens to be a cooperative broadcaster of Warner Television and Fox Television. It provides on-site services for TV viewers in the Northeast for several weeks, as well as local news and weather forecasts.
This also makes up for DDH's biggest shortcoming in broadcast agreements. They have no long-term broadcast agreements with Warner Bros. and Fox, so they can just rely on acquisitions to complete the puzzle.
Another company undergoing similar expansion is the Sinclair Broadcast Group in Baltimore, Maryland.
This company has a similar development trajectory. It started in broadcasting, and then obtained the construction land with the approval of the FCC. Coupled with the owner Smith family's good management, it has now developed into a major local TV station operation in Maryland and Washington, DC.
business.
They are also looking outside the state, looking at several television stations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and in several medium-population state capitals such as Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Cincinnati and Kansas City, Ohio.
Ronald could tolerate Sinclair Broadcasting's acquisition of those TV stations that did not have the largest population, but Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, were both must-win places. As for the large tracts of farmland in the middle, just give them to the other party.
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"Ronald."
Ed Bastian boarded Ronald's private plane with two suits in hand. Time was tight, and many things had to be done quickly. In short, Ronald approved Bastian's trip to the southern route.
The quota of 200 million U.S. dollars must be absorbed by the target TV station.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! When Ronald went to Renaissance Broadcasting in Connecticut, Ronald himself prepared a merger and acquisition price of US$500 million.
In short, before Chicago's Forum Broadcasting raises funds and Sinclair Broadcasting goes public for financing, it is necessary to first win over the 20 DMAs (television broadcast areas) where local TV stations in major cities are located in the United States with the largest audience and the most commercial value.
As for the remaining 180-odd DMAs, it is left to other competitors to compete. It just so happens that DDH can also avoid the attention of antitrust laws.
Regardless of the number of DMAs or the TV viewing population in the United States, these TV stations of DDH are still below 20% no matter how you calculate them, and it is impossible to touch the red line of antitrust.
Of course, according to Ed Bastian's calculations, the advertising revenue received by these TV stations and the subsidies from cable TV networks may account for more than 30% of the profits of the entire local wireless TV stations.
Of course, this is all because of DDH's smart management and unique vision, as well as Daydream Pictures, a group company in Hollywood, which can provide cost-effective film sources.
No one can doubt that this is also because Ronald chose a great CEO under the great free competitive market.
These baseless rumors about lobbying to influence congressional legislation and fight for monopoly interests are simply nonsense.
"The back is Christmas gifts for your children. I've prepared them all for you, from pandas to dinosaurs to the Lion King, everything..."
Ronald pointed to a large bag placed at the back of the cabin. Ed Bastian and his wife were very affectionate, and Ronald asked him to go on a business trip before Christmas, and he had to solve other people's worries.
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The two parted ways after the plane landed in Philadelphia. Ronald flew directly to the airport in New Jersey and drove directly to Helen's home.
"Bang bang..."
Helen decorated the home very warmly, and the Christmas tree that Ronald sent someone to take up the space next to the fireplace. There were many bells and gifts hanging on it, which was an early Christmas for Linda.
Helen was also happy to be able to take time to spend time with their mother and daughter. After spending the night with Ronald, she entrusted little Linda to her mother and accompanied Ronald on a business trip to the northeastern states.
Perhaps with the company of a beautiful woman, or perhaps because local television stations have not yet discovered that the mandatory policy has opened up new sources of revenue for these local wireless stations, the negotiations between Ronald and Bastian went quite smoothly.
Ed Bastian bought the most acclaimed local television stations in two major cities in Pennsylvania, one in Philadelphia and one in Pittsburgh, for $63 million and $76 million respectively. The price was slightly higher than expected, probably due to Sinclair’s
due to competition within the group.
However, the Sinclair Group has just submitted a listing application to the New York Stock Exchange. Of course, it cannot compare with DDH in terms of sufficient funds. After two rounds of bidding, they surrendered and went back to find trouble with Forum Broadcasting and dig out their nest.
Went to Cincinnati and Milwaukee.
The funds for Forum Broadcasting need to be approved by the parent company Forum Group before they can be allocated. How could Ronald have the final say and be so responsive?
Ronald also found William Bennett and asked him to go on a Renaissance TV station to promote the benefits of safe television viewing. In addition, little Doug called several congressmen in Washington in person, and Connell was immediately convinced.
Dick State veterans are convinced of DDH's strength.
The entire merger and acquisition will be carried out in the form of cash and stock exchange, and will be submitted to the SEC for approval after the New Year holiday.
This pleases Michael Finkelstein, the owner of Renaissance Broadcasting, who has long sought a listing but failed because it did not meet the standards.
Michael Finkelstein originally had great ambitions to run a multi-state television network, but his previous mergers and acquisitions ran into problems the year before last. Several TV stations in Miami he bought were lost due to a major reshuffle within the industry.
Cooperation license of NBC and Fox.
This time, Ronald's merger still allowed him to manage the television stations in Hartford and New Haven, Connecticut. After the merger, he also owned some DDH stocks. As a shareholder, he also completed a feat that he had not accomplished that year.
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There are not many Hollywood female stars here in Connecticut, and the arrival of Helen Slater also gave Michael Finkelstein a lot of face in the social circle. The last time New Haveners saw a live Hollywood star, they had to
Way back when Jodie Foster and Jennifer Beals were at Yale.
People in Hartford are even worse off. The last time they saw a big Hollywood star alive was Katharine Hepburn, who was born in Hartford.
After signing the contract, everyone sat in Michael Finkelstein's old house and socialized with a dance-style party that was outdated in big cities.
Ronald also understood that this was a kind of boasting mentality of Michael Finkelstein. Although he sold the business, he wanted people in the social circle to think that he had done a good business.
Of course, Ronald was very cooperative and became the center of attention among the neighbors and celebrities. He patiently answered everyone's questions about the mysterious Hollywood, and also admitted, denied, and responded to many gossips without comment.
Everyone was very satisfied with the party, and Michael Finkelstein received the greatest honor of the night in the Connecticut social circle - with Ronald, the son of the famous rich man, Hollywood director and New Yorker.
Li talked and laughed happily.
What made him happiest was that Ronald repeatedly praised Michael Finkelstein's management capabilities and said many times how lucky he was to be joined by Renaissance Broadcasting. He also asked his youngest son, Michael Finkelstein Jr.
Stan goes to work for DDH.
Finally, the guests and hosts had a great time, and the last part was to watch the live broadcast of the Golden Globe nomination announcement with all the guests at Finkelstein's home.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Although in Hollywood, the Golden Globe Awards are not a major award, and most stars can be nominated for another as long as they agree to attend. But for the public in Connecticut,
The Golden Globes are the only acting awards that are televised like the Oscars.
In their minds, the Golden Globe Awards are the smaller Oscars plus the Emmy Awards.
When the host announced that Forrest Gump had been nominated for seven categories including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay, everyone still applauded according to etiquette.
Ronald really felt the sincerity of these guests. Helen next to him was also very happy. This kind of upper-class atmosphere made her very adaptable to an actress, and she dreamed directly back to the golden age of Hollywood. She thought of herself as Catherine
·Hepburn.
Thinking back to when Katharine Hepburn attended a cocktail party in her hometown with director John Ford, whom she had a relationship with, was this how it felt, right?
“Also winning the Best Actor, Drama category is Brad Pitt, Days of Our Lives.”
Ronald frowned slightly, but he still managed to get this pretty boy into Hollywood.
"What, do you think his acting skills are not worthy of a Golden Globe nomination?" Finkelstein, who was next to him, saw Ronald's expression.
"Ah...hey...?"
Ronald was caught off guard, and he couldn't admit this in public. Brad Pitt's face is not suitable for the big screen. In the stills of "Love Day", he has long hair, which just covers the huge cheeks. Photography
Only the artist can find the right angle to shoot him handsomely.
But this is not a good reason either.
After thinking about it for a long time, Ronald had an idea, "This movie hasn't been officially released yet. Nowadays, awards, including the Golden Globe and Oscar, have become part of marketing. They are far away from the time when the awards were originally established to honor the industry in the past year."
The performance was outstanding, but it was disappointing.
"Hey, yes, we think so too. Many movies will be watched after they win awards."
Ronald also frowned. The reason he was making up seemed to make sense. Many of the films nominated for this year's Golden Globe Awards did not even meet the two-week release standard of the Oscars. The official release will have to wait until next year. This