While the people in China have not yet correctly understood the power of the media, the media here in North America have already taught their domestic media colleagues a good lesson!
What kind of news attracts the most attention?
The person involved has enough fame!
The company involved has enough reputation!
The content of the news is explosive enough!
The headlines of the news are eye-catching and confusing!
If this was still a scandal, then this news would immediately attract the attention of all media and at the same time arouse heated discussion among the people. And this news would be eye-catching enough!
For example, the zipper door incident in Kexton!
For Clinton, this is an unprecedented public relations crisis, but for the global media, it is definitely a carnival!
The recent news that broke out in North America, although not a scandal, is enough to attract everyone's attention!
In fact, in the past few months, there had been rumors like this one after another. However, at that time, these rumors were just based on rumors without any evidence, so they did not spread widely.
But when someone presented the evidence one by one, the news finally spread to North America and even Europe, becoming a hot topic among the people.
At the same time, this piece of news also gave everyone a new understanding of Wu Jianye and Phantom Media!
The news that Wu Jianye is the boss behind Phantom Media has finally been revealed!
This is no longer just fluffy news.
This news is described in sufficient detail.
The first is how Wu Jianye met Linda, the president of Phantom Media, and Johnson, the general manager of Oceanwide Cinemas...
The rumor described in detail how Linda and Johnson traveled to China together and were defrauded of money by Wu Jianye using a chamber pot.
Then there was the reunion between Wu Jianye and Linda in Shanghai.
Through the listing of the novel "Jurassic Park", how to accumulate initial funds, and then Wu Jianye accumulated funds again by shorting North American listed companies.
Later, Wu Jianye cooperated with Linda to establish Phantom Pictures and started filming their first movie "Home Alone"!
Every subsequent success of Phantom has the shadow of Wu Jianye...
When these news broke, everyone could not calm down.
After all, there had been such speculations before, but no one wanted to believe such rumors at the time. After all, this matter was too dreamy.
A Chinese is actually the boss behind one of the largest media groups in the world!
Anyone’s first thought after seeing this news is that it is untrue, but when someone shows the evidence one by one, they can’t help but not believe it!
If Phantom Media was just a group with movies as its core, this news would not be too offensive to Phantom Media!
But the problem arose when Phantom Media acquired the ABC Television Network.
"Chinese people control the media throat of North America!"
When news headlines like this appear, Phantom Media is in trouble. Neither ordinary people nor North American officials can allow one of their largest public television networks, the ABC Television Network, to be controlled by a Chinese.
fact.
Almost as soon as this news was reported by major news media in North America, a force of protest was launched!
There are white people, black people, and even yellow people...
For a time, Phantom Media began to be pushed to the forefront.
The wall fell and everyone pushed, business also appeared in the film industry, the home base of Phantom Media. For example, many independent production companies came out to accuse Phantom Media of occupying a monopoly in the film distribution industry.
Oceanwide Cinemas, the largest cinema chain in North America and Canada owned by Phantom Media, always prioritizes its own group's movies and does not give fair treatment to other independent production companies...
It seemed like an unreasonable condemnation, but it aroused the recognition of many people.
At the same time, these independent production companies have also issued statements demanding that they have fair requirements for filming in Oceanwide Cinemas with Phantom Pictures, otherwise they will unite to boycott Oceanwide Cinemas and no longer hand over their films to Phantom Pictures for distribution.
, a protest against no longer being released in Oceanwide Cinemas.
During the protest, they vaguely turned the topic to racial issues...
This crisis came so suddenly, but it was inevitable!
The reason why Wu Jianye suddenly left the promotion of "Eternal Night" which was in full swing in China and came to North America was to deal with this matter.
In the office of Phantom Media, the atmosphere was a bit solemn. Wu Jianye, Phantom Media President Linda, Oceanwide Cinema General Manager Johnson, Phantom Pictures General Manager Matthew Murphy, Marvel Pictures General Manager Avi Arad, consultants
Stan Lee, ABC Television Network General Manager Barry Winkler, ESPN General Manager Henry Burton, HBO General Manager Stephen Howard, Ryan Publishing General Manager Sean, Toy Biz Toys General Manager Andrews, Hera Agency General Manager Lauren Tang
Na, Will, general manager of Phantom Music, Owen, general manager of Phantom City, Phantom...
The general managers of various subsidiaries under Phantom Media, as well as the senior executives of Phantom Media headquarters, are all sitting here at this time.
This is the first time that they have officially met Wu Jianye in such a complete and complete manner. Some people even meet Wu Jianye for the first time. They are not unaware of the rumors during this period, but no matter how crazy the rumors are from the outside world,
Those are all rumors. Even if there is evidence, as long as Wu Jianye does not show up in person, everything will have room for change.
But when Wu Jianye appeared in person at the meeting at the group headquarters, everyone knew that the rumors were true!
The shock you see with your own eyes is always greater than what you hear yourself.
Of course, there are some who knew Wu Jianye’s identity from the beginning, such as Johnson and Matthew Murphy, and there are also those who are suspicious, such as Lauren Downer, who just became the general manager of Hera Agency this year...
"Hello everyone, I didn't expect to meet you under such circumstances!" Wu Jianye's smiling face made it impossible to tell that at this time, Phantom Media is facing the biggest crisis since its establishment!
When this matter became more and more serious, everyone could guess the outcome!
Either Wu Jianye gives up his Chinese identity and becomes a North American citizen. In this case, he can be regarded as an American. Then Wu Jianye shouts a few times in some public places: I love America!
In this case, a large part of this crisis can actually be eliminated, at least without triggering an official reaction from North America.
But if Wu Jianye does not do this, then Phantom Media will face one fate: it will face prosecution by the federal government, the monopoly case will be concluded, and then Phantom Media will face the end of separation!
At the same time, Phantom Media will also face huge fines!
Although Wu Jianye has been confirmed to be the boss behind Phantom Media, he does not have much reputation in Phantom Media. Everyone's basic understanding of him is still as a talented film director.
This also led to some people not having much recognition of Wu Jianye, or that subordinates were afraid of their superiors, so some people spoke directly without any scruples.
"Director Wu, now that everyone knows the ins and outs of the matter, and the solution to this matter is not difficult, you just need to..."
Barry Winkler, the general manager of ABC Television Network, spoke out about letting Wu Jianye become an American citizen.
"...Director Wu, although it is very difficult to become an American national, I think the conditions are not difficult for you. Moreover, the focus of world development is now on the United States. After you become an American national,
I believe it will definitely be very beneficial to your business!”
After Barry Winkler finished speaking, Andrews, general manager of toy biz toys, also agreed with his suggestion.
Although the others did not speak, their expressions were more in agreement with Barry Winkler's suggestion. After all, this was the simplest way to solve this matter.
Wu Jianye did not answer, but just looked at everyone quietly until everyone felt that the atmosphere was not right, but they did not know what went wrong. They had never thought about the importance of letting Wu Jianye change his nationality.
matter.
As a matter of fact, if you have a media group with a valuation of tens of billions of dollars under your name, they will have no problem with giving them the nationality of Equatorial Guinea, let alone changing it to American citizenship.
"There is no need to discuss this matter, it is impossible!" Wu Jianye finally spoke!
But the first words Wu Jianye said made everyone feel incredible.
"What?" Barry Winkler looked at Wu Jianye in surprise: "Director Wu, have you not thought about this matter clearly? If you don't change your nationality, have you thought about the fate of Phantom Media? Thank you all.
The group that we have worked so hard to build is about to fall apart!"
Wu Jianye laughed and said: "I must admit that Phantom Media is what it is today because of everyone's contribution, but I still say that changing nationality is impossible!"
Barry Winkler immediately retorted: "Director Wu, I hope you can seriously consider this matter. After all, this matter is related to the future development of the entire group. Phantom Media is not only yours, but also ours!"
Wu Jianye smiled. Linda, who was familiar with Wu Jianye, knew that things were going to be bad when she saw Wu Jianye's smile, because whenever Wu Jianye showed such a half-smiling smile, it meant
Wu Jianye felt very angry in his heart.
Linda was actually quite helpless at this time. In fact, she knew Wu Jianye's plan, but she still wanted to do it now. Although the purpose was not stated, Linda herself understood it.
This is nothing more than a balancing act created by Wu Jianye. With the end of the release of "Jurassic Park", Wu Jianye rarely stays in North America for a long time. In other words, in Wu Jianye's heart, now the Phantom
It has developed to this point, and the senior management within the group and the people in each branch are all their own.
What Wu Jianye is doing now is actually watching to see who would jump out and challenge his authority after knowing that Wu Jianye is the boss behind the scenes!
Kill the chicken to scare the monkey!
Linda was not wrong. Wu Jianye really wanted to scare the monkeys. Although his plan seemed to be perfect, in fact, as long as he got to that step, Linda's power would be even greater. By then, if everyone in the company was
Linda's people are definitely a very dangerous thing for Wu Jianye.
Phantom Media is different from other companies owned by Wu Jianye. This is North America. To put it bluntly, Wu Jianye does not belong here. If Linda really plays tricks with Wu Jianye, it will be very difficult to deal with it, so now
What Wu Jianye has to do is to relieve this worry to a certain extent.
Both of them understood what the other was thinking, but there was nothing they could do about it.
Not only Wu Jianye needs this chicken, Linda also needs this chicken!
Because Linda didn’t want Phantom Media to leave Wu Jianye, or she really wanted Phantom Media to be out of Wu Jianye’s control.
Wu Jianye has told himself with countless achievements how powerful he is now. Others may not know about Wu Jianye's other investments in the United States, but Linda knows part of it. Only Wu Jianye's holdings in the United States
The combined value of the shares of those companies is now almost the same as that of Phantom Media!
opponent?
Or a partner?
Linda's choice was easy.
The reason why Linda also needs this chicken is because Linda wants to prove to Wu Jianye that she is not the only one in Phantom Media, and she doesn't want Wu Jianye to think what she wants?
Because Wu Jianye told him his plan early on, as long as he told the company's senior executives in advance, they would definitely not stand up and find fault. That was the most dangerous time...
.
But Barry Winkler, who is now regarded as the chicken by Wu Jianye and Linda at the same time, does not know that he has become the knife that Wu Jianye and Linda test each other with, hurting themselves but unable to hurt others.
"You said the wrong thing!" Wu Jianye looked at Barry Winkler and said.
Barry Winkler was taken aback for a moment, then argued with reason: "What did I say wrong? Our suggestion is also for the sake of the group!"
"Phantom Media belongs to me. Only with my consent can you be considered the owner of ABC TV Network. If I don't agree, you are just a person!" Wu Jianye's voice was emotionless, but his face still had a tinge of emotion.
Smiling.
Barry Winkler was slightly startled. He didn't expect Wu Jianye to say that. At the same time, the heads of other branches also had unhappy looks on their faces, because what Wu Jianye said was a bit hurtful.
In fact, the truth always hurts!
What people need to pay attention to is mutual understanding and giving each other face. Even the United States needs this.
But sometimes, a person who can speak the truth unscrupulously is because he has no fear in his heart and has an absolute advantage in front of the person he is talking to.
Just like Wu Jianye now!
He has absolute authority in front of Barry Winkler.
"So, I have decided now that you will no longer be the general manager of ABC Television Network. Now you are just an ordinary person!"
"Now that I have finished speaking, who is in favor and who is against?"