Vol 2 Chapter 613: The counterattack begins

The 613th chapter counterattack begins

Samuel Robson-Walton gladly agreed to Lin Feng's eligibility requirements for entering the board of directors. Lin Feng purchased another 20 million shares of "Wal-Mart" and owned 2% of the shares, becoming the 12th largest shareholder of "Wal-Mart" and qualified to join the board of directors. Moreover, Lin Feng only requested the qualifications of a named director, not the right to vote, and was just to vent his cousin. Samuel Robson-Walton naturally had no reason to disagree.

What's more, "Carrefour" is the second largest retailer in the world, second only to "Walmart". Both companies have always been competitors. Samuel Robson-Walton is still very much Interested in.

For Samuel Robson-Walton, this named director was just a matter of effort. But for Lin Feng, this named director has far-reaching significance.

With the development of b2c (business-to-customer), Lamfung’s "DingDang.com" has become increasingly demanding on logistics systems and supply chain management, and now "DingDang.com" has also begun to expand into the international market, with logistics systems and supply chain management. The procedure will be the key to determining whether "DingDang.com" can successfully expand the international market and make profits. Moreover, Wang Juntao is still conceiving whether to develop the b2b (business-to-business) system. By then, the massive cargo transportation and distribution will be the most severe test for "DingDang.com".

In Lin Feng's view, the current "Dingdong.com" does not yet have the logistics system and supply chain management procedures that match the sales volume. If you lag behind, you must learn. "Wal-Mart" is what Lin Feng wants to learn.

"Wal-Mart" can grow from a simple mom-and-pop store to the world's number one retail chain. It is famous for its logistics system and supply chain management. With this set of leading global logistics systems and supply chain management procedures, "Wal-Mart" merchandise logistics costs accounted for only 1.3% of sales, while "Kmart" (the originator of modern supermarket-type retail companies) accounted for 8.75%. , "Sears" (another US supermarket giant) is 5%. With the sales of “Wal-Mart” of US$220 billion in the past year, “Wal-Mart” can save up to US$8.14 billion in cost compared with other retail giants.

8.14 billion U.S. dollars, this is an extremely alarming figure. This is also a very important basis for "Wal-Mart" to call out "every day price" and "the world's lowest" promise!

Lin Feng wanted to plagiarize this logistics system and supply chain management procedures and use it as his own. Therefore, Lin Feng spent a huge price of 3.871 billion US dollars to purchase 2% of "Wal-Mart" and asked Samuel Robson-Walton for a director qualification to allow his own people to enter the interior. Learn slowly.

As for the "cousin" candidate, Lin Feng already has a general candidate in his mind.

Of course, Lin Feng invested 3.871 billion U.S. dollars for this purpose, which is not a loss for Lin Feng. "Wal-Mart" stocks have been stable for ten years, and there is no fear that the stocks purchased will shrink sharply, and the annual dividends are also extremely gratifying.

"Mr. Lin, happy cooperation!" Samuel Robson-Walton said with a handshake.

"Mr. Walton, happy cooperation!" Lin Feng satisfied with Samuel Robson-Walton and signed the "Online Music Store" operation cooperation agreement, and reached that Avril Records will only be in "Walmart". "Sales agreement.

After leaving Samuel Robson Walton's house, Lin Feng returned to Los Angeles.

"Lin, have you really reached a record sales agreement with'Wal-Mart'? Also, have you transferred the'Online mp3 sales system' of'Phantom Technology' to'Wal-Mart'?" Liu Yingying was surprised.

Liu Yingying never thought that Lin Feng would transfer the "online mp3 sales system" to "Walmart". Although the licensing contracts with many record companies were about to expire, it was not impossible to negotiate. After all, the "online mp3 sales system" is also profitable for these record companies, and now it is only because of Michael Jackson’s 50% of the Sony Records copyright and Avril Records’ violation of the rules that Lin Feng and many record companies are guilty. , But in Liu Yingying's view, this is definitely not unsolvable.

Merchants are only interested in profit. As long as Lin Feng can give them enough profits, Liu Yingying believes that other record companies don't have to fight with Lin Feng.

"Lin, does it really cost you a lot?" Avril held Lin Feng's arm tightly with a look of guilt. In Avril's view, Lin Feng is the third richest in the world. Helping her is just a matter of effort.

"Lin, I am very sorry. Maybe you don't need to sacrifice so much. I'll sign with other record companies. I believe that I can still get more generous treatment." Michael Jackson also frowned again and again, this time it was just him. He was already very sorry for affecting Avril’s personal affairs, but he could still owe Avril’s favor, but if Lin Feng was dragged on, he couldn’t accept it.

"Ha, it's okay, this was what I expected. I was prepared for this from the beginning." Lin Feng laughed indifferently.

For Lin Feng, who knows the "future", with the popularity of mobile phones, especially multimedia mobile phones, "mp3" players will gradually withdraw from the market. There will be a glorious one year at most, and then mobile phones will become the world. By then, most of them will rely more on mobile phones or mp4 to listen to mp3, rather than professional mp3 players. Now transfer this "online mp3 sales system" to "Wal-Mart" and get the friendship of "Wal-Mart". Not only is it not a loss, but it is very worthwhile.

"Okay, don't worry. If you really feel that I have lost a lot of money, you can endorse me for free when my'Phantom Technology' mobile phone comes out in the future." Lin Feng said with a smile.

"Of course!" Michael Jackson and Avril nodded heavily.

Don't forget to report, whether it is Michael Jackson or Avril, they are not the kind of villain who sees gains and forgets righteousness.

Lin Feng listened and felt happy, but this time he made a lot of money. Its own "Phantom Technology" has been negotiated with the famous French mobile phone manufacturer, and the final details are being discussed. Once the acquisition is successful, at that time, with his grasp of future mobile phone trends and the popularity of Michael Jackson and others, Lin Feng believes that his "Phantom Technology" mobile phone will become a new global hot spot.

"Yingying, how about it, is Dingdong.com already ready? We have to cooperate with the Wal-Mart's record sales plan to release at the same time!" Lin Feng turned to confess.

"Well, I know." Liu Yingying nodded her head.

Lin Feng smiled triumphantly. Motorola, my counterattack has begun.

Three days later, all major television stations in the United States, "Wal-Mart" announced that they will simultaneously sell the ads of the latest two Avril singles in 1,173 chain stores across the United States, and will subsequently lock in and sell them in "Wal-Mart" worldwide. At the same time, when Lin Feng’s "fsn-houston" TV broadcast the Houston Rockets game, it also broadcasted an advertisement on "Dingdong.com" selling the latest two singles of Avril online during the prime time period.

The overwhelming advertisements have made all Avril fans who have always wanted to be ecstatic, especially nowadays there are many ways to buy these two Avril singles, all of which are extremely convenient. Otaku or fans who don’t have time and are busy with work can buy it on "Dingdong.com", which is not only convenient for payment, but also home delivery. If you have free time, you can go to "Wal-Mart" all over the United States to buy, and purchase two records at the same time, you can also get a discount, which is fully in line with "Wal-Mart"'s "everyday parity" strategy.

In the first week, Avril’s two singles-when-yone and girlfriend Qi Qi were on the top of the latest US record sales charts, both sold 375,000 copies. This is also the first time that a singer has two singles at the same time. Topped the list. Of course, these two singles by Avril can achieve this amazing result. It is also because these two songs have appeared for too long, but there has been no record sale. The backlog of Avril’s fans has been vented this week. , It also made its first week's sales reach such an astonishing level.

auzw.com Of course, I must admit that these two songs by Avril are indeed very good.

damn it! how so! ——Sony Records headquarters, Motora angrily patted the table and roared. He never thought that Lin Feng's "Dingdang.com" would secretly cross the Chencang and open a branch in the United States. Moreover, according to a survey conducted by Motorola, Lin Feng’s "Dingdong.com" signed an online payment agreement with major U.S. banks and signed an express delivery service with FedEx. It was precisely when the "youtube" video site was just created, and Avril fans made trouble. time.

Being tricked, tricked by Lin Feng! Motora was frantic in the office, annoyed. But this is not what makes Motorola hysterical. What really makes Motorola crazy is that "Walmart" actually sells two of Avril's singles in full, and it advertises overwhelmingly in the United States, which undoubtedly slapped Motorola. Slapped. Moreover, Motorola sent people to understand that "Wal-Mart" puts these two albums of Avril in the most conspicuous place, as long as customers enter "Wal-Mart", they can see it, which also allows many customers to buy Avril's albums. .

Why, what the **** is this! ——Motora, who could not understand the actions of "Wal-Mart", grabbed the phone angrily and called "Wal-Mart" President Samuel Robson-Walton. However, after the phone call, Motorola instantly controlled his emotions and tried to maintain a calm and gentle tone.

"Mr. Walton, good afternoon, long time no see. Calling today, I just have a question. Are there any indecent words in these two singles of Avril? Wal-Mart has consistently reviewed the records. How can the system be passed? And it will be advertised across the United States? Our company and other record companies' records don't have this treatment? Mr. Walton, you are too favoritism to our other record companies." Motorcycle Although Ra was uneasy in his heart, facing the president of "Wal-Mart" Samuel Robson-Walton, he did not dare to use the tone of reproach, and could only speak in harmony.

After all, “Wal-Mart” and record companies do not have any intersection. Although “Wal-Mart” also sells records, at present, its record sales only account for less than 0.01% of “Wal-Mart”. It can be said that Wal-Mart's dependence on record sales is dispensable.

If Motorola pulls its records out of "Wal-Mart", it will not be "Wal-Mart" that will suffer, but many record companies.

"Mr. Motora, I am sorry. Our'Wal-Mart' audit standards have always been fair and strict. Now that the audit department has passed the audit, it can naturally be sold. As for advertising throughout the United States, that is our marketing strategy. I think we're Wal-Mart. "'S marketing strategy is not qualified for other companies to question." Samuel-Robson-Walton said lightly.

"Uh..." Motora touched a nail that was neither soft nor hard, and there was a displeasure on her face, but she did not dare to show it.

"Mr. Walton, we naturally believe in your company’s review system and have no right to question your company’s marketing strategy. But I have a gratuitous request. I wonder if you can ask your company to place other record companies’ records on the" The proper place! I think this is also the hope of all record companies!" Motorola especially emphasized the word "appropriate" and carried out all record companies to put pressure on Samuel Robson Walton.

Samuel Robson Walton sneered.

"Mr. Motora, how to put the records is the responsibility of our company's container department. I don't think other companies can direct us. Okay, Mr. Motora, I have something to do, goodbye!" Samuel- Robson-Walton hung up.

"Mr. Walton, Mr. Walton..." Motorra screamed, but there were bursts of blind tone on the phone.

Damn it, bastard, so arrogant! ——Motora hung up the phone heavily, her face distorted. But for "Wal-Mart", he has nothing to do.

No, it absolutely can't be like this! ——Motora then called other record companies, and must not allow Avril Records to turn over, otherwise their "blocking" would be a waste of effort and become a laughing stock.

Unexpectedly, a phone call from Motorola ended up irritating Motorola.

Mr. Motora, the previous promotional activities, discounts, and selected albums have reached market saturation. It can even be said that to a certain extent, the interests of our company’s artists have been harmed. Of course, it is definitely necessary to block Avril Records, but if the interests of our company's artists are too damaged, we will not be able to confess to their artists. Mr. Motora, it is still free to launch related promotions now. If Mr. Motora has other good solutions, please let us know and we will definitely cooperate with you. ——Bmg, or record companies such as Time Warner, unanimously rejected Motorola's plan to promote again.

After all, for other companies, it is absolutely unacceptable to lose both sides with Avril Records. In particular, there is Lin Feng behind Avril Records, and now "Wal-Mart" is backing Avril Records. Many The record company already feels that this "blocking" operation will fail.

Anyway, 50% of the copyright in Michael Jackson's hands belongs to Sony Records, not their company. It's good to get it, but it doesn't matter if you don't get it. As for Avril Records’ breaking the rules of the industry, it is not completely unacceptable to say it. Of course, by joining Avril Records, artists can get the most profit. But Avril Records is currently in the recording industry, as immature as a baby, still unable to compare with them. Moreover, if there are too many artists joining, I am afraid that they may not be able to obtain the desired profit.

After various calculations in this way, other record companies would naturally not choose to cooperate with Avril Records, perhaps it is to fight with Lin Feng.

Damn, short-sighted guy! ——Motora hung up again, annoyed, sitting on the chair sulking.

How to do? Now how to do? ——Motora is a bit at a loss at the moment.

But when Motora was a little at a loss, Lin Feng made another move.

This world is a society of money. Although money cannot buy everything, 99.99% of the world’s things can be sold through money. Many record companies have joined forces to put pressure on the record store to make the record store reject Avril's record, so Lin Feng can also use the money to buy the record store and let him fight back.

How many record shops are there in the United States? Lin Feng doesn't know, but he knows that few people in this world don't love money.

"Salche, look, there are only two of us here, no reporters, and no lawyers. This is just a drunk talk after drunkenness. I just ask you casually. I just want to know if Sony Records Are you pressured to not allow the record store to sell Avril's records?" Lin Feng asked a record store owner with a toast with a drink.

Salce opened his drunken eyes, looked at the check in Lin Feng's hand for 10,000 dollars, and then at the silent box around him. He smiled, "Mr. Lin, I will tell the truth. Yes, we are indeed affected by Sony. Record companies, as well as other record companies, have suggested that we refuse to sell Avril's records for various reasons." After speaking, Salce took away the check in Lin Feng's hand with a smug smile on his face.

In a word, there are 10,000 US dollars in the account, which is too easy. Besides, this is also true, and he is not slandering others.

Lin Feng also smiled satisfied, and got the information he wanted most.

Afterwards, Salce and Lin Feng parted ways and went home with satisfaction with a check for $10,000. But Salce didn't know that all this in the box just now had been recorded by the camera. And this incident also happened in 26 other places.

"Boss, get it done!" Chen Shijun (the chief technical officer of "youtube") posted these 27 videos to "youtube" using 27 different accounts.

Motorola, you underestimated the role of "youtube"! --Lin Feng said with a sneer.