"You asked me 'how'?" Watanabe Manyumi asked, which made him laugh.
As soon as Iwahashi Shin said the words, he couldn't help but laugh, and said forcefully, "If I want to make a plan, I need your nod, so of course I have to ask you."
Watanabe Mayumi simply refused to answer and asked: "So, what are your plans?"
"In short, let's prepare enough supplies for one million singles." Iwahashi Shinichi said seriously.
Watanabe Manyumi listened.
"We have prepared enough goods for one million copies and issued a press release saying that the shipment volume of this single has reached one million copies." Shinichi Iwahashi said.
Such a press release is to build momentum for oneself and to encourage the public.
We still need to grasp the Japanese mentality of following the trend.
It is a fact that DREAMS COME TRUE and the band's new single are now popular, and the purpose of the press release is to once again deepen the impression of "popularity" in the minds of the public, so that people who were not interested in it before will become interested and instigated
If you are still hesitating, please contribute one.
"If we can win three consecutive championships this week, the effect of the draft will be even better."
When Iwahashi Shinichi said this, he added, "Therefore, the effectiveness of the publicity strategy prepared by the Manyumi Sangei Band this week is very important."
Having won the championship for two consecutive weeks and being locked in a stalemate with a popular idol in the third week, even if they lose to the male Douhu group this week, it will not delay their announcement. But if they win the male Douhu group, the popular
If an idol is knocked to the ground, then if this draft is issued, the effect will definitely be doubled.
In other words, it is a necessary step to win the male fighting group this week.
"Um……"
Watanabe Manyumi was thoughtful. She thought of something, grabbed what he just said, and suddenly asked again: "This is 'first', is there a 'second'?"
Iwahashi Shin kept smiling, "As expected of you."
Not only can he grasp the key points, but he also has a heart that will never give up until his ideas are squeezed out.
When the black-hearted boss Shinichi Iwahashi met the black-hearted boss Wan Yumi Watanabe...he went on to say, "Secondly."
Hearing his emphatic "secondly", Watanabe Manyumi couldn't help laughing.
"The new album is about to be released, and the tour is about to begin. Didn't we also include voting tickets for the concert song selection with the single?" Shinichi Iwahashi mentioned the old story again.
"Start advertising this tour before the voting deadline."
Not only do you need to advertise, but you also need to create a beautiful advertisement that makes people want to join in after seeing it.
When Iwahashi Shinichi said this, he paused, looked at Watanabe Wan Yumi with a serious expression, and said deliberately: "Then..."
"And 'and'?"
Watanabe Manyumi really didn't expect it this time. When she came back to her senses, she realized that he did it on purpose and there was nothing she could do about it.
Iwahashi Shinichi didn't mean to tease her, "Yes, yes."
He said, "Then, except for the promised performance of "THE BEST TEN" to celebrate three consecutive championships, I will not accept any more music program performances for the time being."
Music programs generally require the entire song to be sung. If you sing too much, sales will be lost.
"OK."
Watanabe Wan Yumi agreed. In order to repay him for being fucked by him just now, she deliberately asked again: "What's next?"
"Next..."
Unexpectedly, Iwahashi Shinichi really looked like he could continue talking.
Originally, she was waiting to laugh at him, but this time, Watanabe Wan Yumi couldn't understand him anymore, and waited for him to say. Seeing her reaction, Iwahashi Shinichi calmly said: "Next, I want to invite you
Wanyumi-san is preparing some good wine for the celebration."
"..."
Watanabe Manyumi was speechless after being fucked again.
If this continues, I don't know where the topic will go. Watanabe Wan Yumi gave up trying to argue with him, "I know. In short, in order to cooperate with your idea, I have to make arrangements first. In short, let's make this week
Win it."
…
Selling a million copies of a single is not easy.
What is the concept of one million pictures?
At this time, there are about 120 million people in Japan. Excluding the children and the elderly, the number of people with the ability to buy records is only about 70 to 80 million.
In the 1960s and 1970s, when the record industry was booming, millions of singles were released every year.
After entering the 1980s, due to the impact of a large number of music and singing programs on TV, as well as the impact of the record rental market, and other reasons, the record market began to enter a downturn.
The year 1985, when Shinichi Iwahashi decided to enter the industry, happened to be the first year that the record market shrank significantly.
His somewhat unlucky girlfriend, Taopusida, hit her peak during a downturn in the record market, and her best-selling single only sold more than 600,000 copies. Not only that, at the end of each year, it was always changed by coincidence.
Strong opponents are overwhelmed.
The annual single chart has been held down for three consecutive years. In the first year, it was understandable that they lost to the idol band THE CHECKERS, which was popular all over the country. In the second year, THE CHECKERS retired, but halfway through, a super-powerful first-timer Akemi Ishii came out, and was defeated by one
A cover single fell to the ground.
By the third year, she was the top star among idols, and there was no more strong first-time star——
Then, he was knocked down and beaten by Eiko Segawa, a long-lost veteran who became popular in the 1970s. Not only that, the single that won the title of the year was released by Eiko Segawa the year before.
When it was released, it couldn't even sell 2,000 copies. It was an old song that became popular after it opened up sales through on-demand radio broadcasts.
Occasionally, I also want to sigh for Akina Nakamori’s luck.
Since last year, the record market has begun to show signs of recovery. The total sales of singers at the top of the list have also increased significantly. They are no longer just four or five million copies like in previous years, but have begun to sell in the millions.
The threshold turns.
From this point of view, the record market has the soil for the birth of millions of singles.
Previously, the agency and the record company estimated that the final sales volume of the single "Eyes to me" was between 600,000 and 700,000. However, with the current sales momentum, the potential that this single can tap is
It's not just this number.
If the number of natural sales can reach 600,000 to 700,000, then adding a few more fires to attack the million-dollar dragon gate is not a delusion.
The goal of one million seems far and difficult.
But the momentum since the release of the single gave Shinichi Iwahashi the confidence to rush forward.
…
DREAMS COME TRUE, in order to win the record of three consecutive weeks of championships, used all the temporary promotion methods available. Johnny's side also tried its best to win the championship in the male fighting group.
A single that has just been released in the first week compared to a single that is in its third week after release. No matter how you look at it, the male fighting group has a greater chance of winning...that's how it should be.
As a result, after the single was officially launched, the male Douhu group showed lack of enthusiasm.
With the light of their idol status and the topic of the band craze, the male Dou Hu group had a glorious debut, but at the same time that they emerged, the bands that came out of the Band Heaven program began to make a name for themselves in the music industry.
These bands, which need to win for five consecutive weeks before they have a chance to officially debut, have outstanding hard capabilities, far beyond what idol bands like embroidered pillows can match.
In the hearts of the public, the form of a band is a symbol of strength. Performance-oriented bands like the Nandohu Group were expected when they first appeared, but they also showed timidity when they debuted. While their own strength showed timidity,
There are also real and powerful factions that are constantly emerging to support them, so each one can only fall worse than the last.
This time, it collided with DREAMS COME TRUE, and many record stores even spontaneously played a "showdown" in order to create buzz, putting the singles of the two bands together.
When the manager told the members about this, Narita Shoji from the male Douhu group suddenly turned red.
Immediately, he remembered what happened at the Red and White Song Contest last year. At that time, the male Douhu group was competing against DREAMS COME TRUE. During the live performance, they were severely "taught" by DREAMS COME TRUE.
But at that time, the male fighting group was still ahead in terms of sales.
Unexpectedly, in the next year, they would meet DREAMS COME TRUE on the ranking list. Not only that, they tried their best to fight against DREAMS COME TRUE, which was already in its third week.
The record store put the two bands' singles together, and if customers came in to listen to them...
No matter who loses or wins in the end, Narita Shoji thought that the band's opponent this week was such a terrible band, and the pain of being inferior to others resurfaced in his heart.
To face DREAMS COME TRUE is to face the cruel reality that you have no talent, you can only rely on your looks and the company's packaging to make a band, and you are unable to resist.
Because everything the band owns is given by the agency...
If you only regard idols or bands as a job, you may be able to avoid this entanglement. However, these young men in the male Douhu group formed a band in the first place because they were interested in the band.
On one side are the members who are showing off their timidity in front of DREAMS OCME TRUE. On the other side, the manager is still encouraging the members, "Guys, this week is very important. You must work hard to win the championship and don't lose to Dolicom."
"We have worked very hard."
Kazuya Takahashi of the Male Douhu Group was unconvinced and argued.
The agent was indifferent to his reaction, "But it's not enough. If you really work hard enough, you don't have to try every means to promote it so as not to lose to Dolicom."
Kazuya Takahashi choked and became more and more angry, "It's Marisan..."
"Takahashi-kun!" Narita Shoji looked at the manager's cold face and quickly stopped him.
After being reminded, Takahashi Kazuya still stared, looking like he was trying to endure. A bunch of words he was holding back in his heart made his expression stiff.
"It's because you didn't work hard enough."
The agent was a middle-aged man with sparse hair and a fat face. He ignored Takahashi Kazuya's anger and said slowly: "Because you didn't work hard enough and didn't have the strength to match your fame, the firm
It will reduce your resources."
Not long ago, Kitagawa Mari withdrew from the program that she was originally participating in as a member of the male Douhu group, and replaced her with a new group "Heike Pai" who is preparing for their debut.
When they first debuted, the male Dou Hu group had an amazing momentum and enjoyed the best resources. However, as the show became worse each time, the band's strength did not improve much, and the potential that could be tapped was clearly visible at a glance.
The office has suspended further investment in the band.
The suspension of investment was understandable, but the members were caught off guard by the resources being cut and given to newcomers.
Kazuya Takahashi, who has a strong personality, believes that the band was targeted by Kitagawa Marie.
Several members of the band have their own personalities, but they have personalities and ideas, but do not have the matching ability. In addition, several members are not the kind of flattering people, so they have never been liked by Kitagawa Mari.
The person responsible for leading the Heike faction this time is Marissa's daughter Keiko-san.
No matter how he looked at it, Takahashi Kazuya thought that Kitagawa Mari was taking the opportunity to beat them and take away the resources that should belong to the band to cultivate her daughter.
The Heike faction was the first group that Keiko Fujishima was truly responsible for. After Masahiko Kondo's accident passed, Keiko Fujishima took over the management affairs early.
In order to pave the way for her daughter to successfully become the heir in the future, Kitagawa Marie helped her overtly and covertly.
However, you can think about this kind of thing in your heart, but never say it out loud.
At this time, a hand was placed on Takahashi Kazuya's back and he pressed hard. It was the band leader Maeda Koyo. He pressed Takahashi Kazuya to lower his head, and he also bent down, "Yes, I'm sorry."
"We will redouble our efforts."
Maeda Koyo pressed Takahashi Kazuya hard.
Kazuya Takahashi did not feel ashamed at all when he lost to DREAMS COME TRUE. His talent and level were not comparable to them, so losing was normal.
In Takahashi Kazuya's opinion, it was a real shame to endure Kitagawa Marie's domineering behavior but still bow to her.
However, it is the operator who has the final say on how the goods are packaged and displayed in the display window.
"I'm sorry." Takahashi Kazuya was discouraged.
The manager's expression relaxed a little, "Then please ask some of you to cheer up and prepare well for the next recording of the show."
…
The male douhu group made various efforts to stabilize sales, but on Thursday night, "THE BEST TEN" announced that DREAMS COME TRUE had won the second championship, and at the same time, it also said in advance that "we will celebrate the third consecutive championship."
The words are made public.
The audience who originally wanted to see DREAMS COME TRUE on the TV show began to work hard to make the band achieve three consecutive championships.
Those who buy records buy records, those who write postcards write postcards, and some spontaneously recommend to relatives and friends. With a multi-pronged approach, all of a sudden, the sales of this single, which has been sold for the third week, in record stores has once again improved.
It's getting hot.
Customers who entered the record store without knowing it saw the male Douhu group's single put together with DREAMS COME TRUE and listened to it to judge.
Even among the customers who came for the male fighting group, some of them changed from buying one to buying two after trying it out.
Now that the band craze is on the rise, the band must have strength, and this matter is recognized by the general public.
The more I believe in this, when a band with superior strength and a band with embroidered pillows are put together, the latter not only cannot be the opponent of the former, but even advertises the former through extremely subtle contrast.
By Sunday, both sides had a conclusion to this "battle".
At U-MIZ, the printing plate factory is operating at full capacity to make up for the shipment of one million sheets. The writer is asked to prepare a draft for shipping one million sheets - two copies are prepared, and one of them says this
The band's third consecutive championship.
After the official results come out, sales volume will determine which version to release.
