Vol 3 Chapter 708: Enter the decision-making circle
The prediction of Hradley Mendes, chairman of ITV TV station, is completely correct!
This is not~
The UPN television network under Zhu Ke's name has not yet won the competition for the broadcast rights of the Champions League. It is only because of the cooperation with Sky Television Group that it has gained extreme attention and fame in just a few days.
"This is the Champions League!"
In an interview, British Government Sports Secretary Martin Field said: "Football is a sport that Europeans love to hear and hear. It has a long history of over a hundred years and has attracted more than 500 million people around the world to keep an eye on it. In addition, fans. With a base of more than 1 billion people, the UEFA Champions League, as the top football event, can attract the attention of hundreds of millions of people every year; well, the number of viewers of the UEFA Champions League final will not be less than 50 million."
"Zuke Wald's UPN TV network, once it is qualified for the broadcasting rights of the Champions League, then UPN TV network is bound to expand rapidly."
As soon as this interview and dialogue ended, it was quickly published by dozens of European and American media in the newspapers of the day, which once again attracted great attention.
Somewhere in Italy.
In a middle school in Turin, at the moment during the morning break, many students, especially those who love football, have a hot chat.
"UPN Television Network, I seem to have heard of it?"
Said a blond teenager with many small freckles on his face.
"Man, you are out!"
A boy with a dirty braid laughed and said: "UPN TV Network is a pay TV network in the United States. As early as the middle of last year, it had landed all over Italy. Turn on the TV and you will surely be able to find it."
"Yes!"
Another short-haired boy echoed: "I still know that the boss of the UPN TV network is the super rich Zucker Wald. Last year, the Venice Film Festival, the film "Burst Drummer", which won the Golden Lion Award, was directed by him. !"
The voice fell.
The freckled blond boy made a suddenly realized voice.
Have no idea!
He is an avid football fan, watching TV on weekdays is almost always watching football matches, or the highlights of the game, lack of attention to the UPN TV network.
After all, the UPN TV network under Zhu Ke's name is at a disadvantage in sports.
Of course this refers to football.
In the United States, the UPN TV network is qualified to broadcast and broadcast NBA basketball games. But who makes the European people's perception of basketball far lower than football? !
Under the words of many friends, the blond teenager with freckles was shocked and said: "I don't think this UPN TV network is quite powerful, it is capable of participating in the competition for the broadcast rights of the Champions League."
It was also on this day that people in France, Britain, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland and other countries and regions heard the name of the UPN television network for the first time.
"I heard it for the first time, is it weird?"
"It's also the first time I heard about UPN Television Network."
"Please~ there are not too many pay TV channels in Europe. Take Germany as an example. There are more than 50 pay TV stations, large and small, and all pay TV channels add up to no less than 100; my God, there are too many pay TV stations and pay TV channels in Europe."
That's right!
In the United States, the UPN TV network under Zucker’s name is indeed very strong. It is second only to HBO TV and Comcast TV. It ranks third in the field of pay TV stations. In 2001, its revenue exceeded 3.7 billion US dollars. .
But, is it within Europe?
Sorry~ UPN TV network can only be regarded as a younger brother in many pay TV fields in European countries and regions!
In 2001, the annual revenue of UPN TV network outside North America was 150 million US dollars, most of which came from the distribution accounts of other TV stations; also in 2001, UPN TV network’s expenditure outside North America last year was as high as 1.7 One hundred million U.S. dollars.
In other words, the UPN TV network was...losing money overseas last year!
This is why Zhu Ke is so eager to enhance the brand influence of UPN TV Network!
"See it~"
Zhu Ke put down numerous newspapers and laughed: "In order to compete for the three-year UEFA Champions League broadcast rights, I have thrown out the "Good Voice" variety show and up to 10 TV series cooperation plans, but the results are impressive. It is UPN's reputation this time that it can save us at least tens of millions of dollars in ground push fees."
Donna Langlei and others nodded.
Zhu Ke continued: "Since I have come up with the planning book for the "Good Voice" project, the company's star WB TV network must launch this project as soon as possible."
Hearing this, Donna Langlei immediately replied: "Already in preparation, I believe that with the "Good Voice" project as the base, we will definitely be able to restore the local TV audience in North America."
One of the ace programs of WB TV network is "The Talent Show" which has been aired for several years!
but!
As the saying goes: Flowers don’t have a hundred days red!
No matter how popular a variety show is, it has a lifespan!
This is not ~ Since the summer of 2001, FOX TV has obtained the authorization of "Pop Idol" from the British BBC TV station and produced a variety show "American Idol". Once this variety show was born, it was called a king bomb!
The number of viewers is huge!
It caused a huge target for Zhu Ke's WB TV network's ace show "The Talent Show", resulting in a lot of decline in the number of viewers of the show. If Donna Langlei hadn't responded in time, the show would have been pornographic. Up.
"I will arrange for the "Talent Show" program to be launched and broadcast as soon as possible, and then join the "Talent Show" program. I firmly believe that I can regain the audience and regain the championship of variety shows!"
Donna Langley's promise to Zhu Ke.
Zhuke nodded: "You can do it if you have confidence!"
Similarly, Zhu Ke is also confident!
In the original time and space, the "Voice of America" turned out, and only the second episode of the first season directly crushed the "American Idol" broadcast at the same time.
Ding Ding Ding~
At this moment, Zhuke's personal phone rang.
Caller-Taro Hashimoto!
Taro Hashimoto is also one of Zhu Ke's generals. He currently serves as the first person in charge of the home entertainment department of Golden Dawn Entertainment Group, the president of SpongeBob House, and the president of Baez Doll Factory.
"Something?" Zhu Ke frowned.
"Yes, boss."
Hashimoto’s tone was full of joy. He said on the phone: “Boss, the negotiating team I led just now, finally reached a preliminary agreement with the Japanese government on the construction of a Harry Potter theme park in Tokyo. "
"You're really saying it, this is simply wonderful!"
Zhuke was also pleasantly surprised: "Tokyo is done, and the next step is to get the Great Heavenly Sea, then our Harry Potter theme park will complete Japan's Tokyo, Great Heavenly Sea, London, England, Los Angeles, USA, Sydney, Australia, a total of five new theme park plans!"
The plan for the Harry Potter theme park is an important part of the movie "Harry Potter" series. For this reason, Zhuke has made a lot of money, with a total investment of no less than 1.5 billion US dollars.
That's right!
That's 1.5 billion dollars!
Moreover, this is only the initial investment. If other amusement facilities are added in the later stage, the total investment will definitely not be less than 3 billion US dollars.
Of course, this is much lower than the cost of Disney theme parks.
"I am not in a hurry!"
"Now it's just a Harry Potter theme park~www.wuxiaspot.com~In the future, I will control most of Marvel's equity. If we buy Universal Pictures and Universal Studios, then the investment will definitely increase several times! "
Zhu Ke has a clear plan in mind.
A few days later~
The first meeting of the bidding conference for the broadcast rights of the Champions League officially ended.
The UPN TV network under Zhu Ke's name lived up to expectations. After receiving the support of ITV TV and Sky TV Group, it successfully defeated many opponents and stood out from hundreds of TV stations. TV stations will join the decision-making circle of competition for broadcasting rights.
second round;
Third round
After a total of 5 rounds, the winner of the UEFA Champions League broadcast rights will be determined!
Of course, this is estimated to have to wait until November to produce results, so Zhuke almost returned to the United States.
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