Zhang Tianliang laughed loudly: "Today I've truly witnessed what it means to be rich and powerful. I agree to this collaboration."

Wu Shaohua nodded: "Suzhou and Taiwan do need to change. I agree to the cooperation. I heard that Longteng Productions will be developing 10 high-quality TV series with a budget of 40 million each this year?"

Wu Shaohua isn't interested in variety shows; he prefers good film and television works. Suzhou TV doesn't currently have much ambition in the variety show sector, given the limited variety show offerings available in China. Hunan TV dominates the market, and while other satellite channels' variety shows each have their own style, it's extremely difficult for them to compete with Hunan TV. This is mainly due to market factors; the primary market is still film and television dramas. Commercialization hasn't been fully developed yet.

Shen Fang nodded: "Yes, production has already begun, and two dramas are about to wrap up filming. When that happens, our first choice for partners will definitely be the local TV stations of the three leaders present here."

Wu Shaohua beamed with joy upon hearing this: "Good, good, a return of a favor. President Shen, you'll have to have a couple more drinks later."

"Shanghai TV has also agreed to cooperate, and the contract can be signed tomorrow. However, I've heard that Hunan TV has been making a big move with your Longteng recently, Mr. Shen. That Ouyang guy is a treacherous scoundrel. From now on, if they have any good projects, they'll come to Shanghai TV. What Hunan TV has, Shanghai TV has too; what Hunan TV doesn't have, Shanghai TV has too. Most importantly, Shanghai TV is a reputable television station!!!"

Shen Fang smiled slightly: "I heard before I came that you had a conflict with that Yangtai Director."

Wu Shaohua chuckled: "That's not just a conflict, it's a huge one. Ouyang's wife was Old Song's secret crush. Old Song had been pursuing her for years, and just when he was about to confess, Ouyang snatched her away."

We both came from the same school, and Old Song has held a grudge against us for years.

Shen Fang looked on with a gossipy expression. "Is that so? I've heard about it before. Shanghai TV and Hunan TV are always fighting, plagiarizing each other, and mocking each other."

It turns out there's a conflict between the upper management.

Song Jiongming lost face: "What nonsense are you talking about? Am I the kind of petty person who holds grudges? I'm just telling the truth. He's the petty person. Look at what he said, 'Entertainment first, entertainment for China.' What is the main responsibility of a TV station? Just focusing on entertainment? Forgetting its essence? I just can't stand that old guy. He's obsessed with money. All he cares about is ratings and making money. What kind of garbage is 'Happy Camp' and 'Day Day Up'? It's all nonsense."

Zhang Tianliang curled his lip: "What era are we living in now? That's called keeping up with the times and entertainment is king. There's nothing wrong with what they're doing. The media industry is almost becoming a pillar industry of Shanghai's economy. Besides, what's most important for our TV station is the ratings."

That's absolutely true. Ratings are everything; for TV stations, ratings prove everything.

Song Jiongming looked displeased: "Ratings are important, but don't forget what Hunan TV has done. They spend money to attract viewers, buy ratings, and then produce those messy Qiong Yao dramas. They pollute the public's vision and corrupt young people. And what about their practice of discarding those who have served their purpose? As long as someone achieves success, they arrange for their relatives to take over, causing many young people in the media industry who have made contributions and achievements to jump ship. Take Editor Wei from a few years ago, and that anchor Hongying. Don't you know about these things?"

"And recently, Hunan TV has been frantically inviting Korean stars and airing Korean dramas. What's going on? Are there no domestic dramas to broadcast? This is cultural invasion; he's a complete traitor!!!"

Shen Fang felt his scalp tingle as he listened. This was going too far, like a serious matter. What grudge did Song Tai hold against him?

However, he had heard some things about Hunan TV. Putting aside everything else, Hunan TV really knows how to make entertainment for everyone. In the early days, they learned from Hong Kong's entertainment programs, copied "Enjoy Yourself Tonight" and "Super Trio Series," and created "Happy Camp" and "Day Day Up," two of their flagship programs, as well as "Qi Zhi Da Bing." However, later, when Wang Han took over, he squeezed Da Bing out of the spotlight.

Following that, he collaborated with Qiong Yao, producing a whole bunch of melodramatic and mindless romance dramas. Then there were the Qing Dynasty dramas; Yu Zheng, that bastard, also rose to fame through collaborations with Hunan TV. And then there were the Super Girl and Happy Boy shows, which partnered with telecommunications companies, not only ripping off viewers with text messages, but also setting up their own entertainment companies and promoting their own artists. Chris Lee (Li Yuchun) is a product of Tianyu Media and Hunan TV.

Then, they collaborated with South Korean entertainment companies to introduce the Korean Wave to China, allowing South Korean artists to profit immensely from the Chinese audience. Later, after Sino-Korean relations deteriorated, Hunan TV, having solidified its position, produced numerous couple-themed programs. Hunan TV is very skilled at hype; its later programs are scripted and heavily promoted, ensuring each new show dominates the trending charts. They can make anyone famous, which is truly impressive. However, they have also certainly ruined many people's lives.

Moreover, Hunan TV doesn't just focus on entertainment; they also develop entertainment, food, and tourism into IPs.

Several of Hunan TV's star program hosts have opened numerous celebrity-owned restaurants in Changsha. Hunan TV pioneered the earliest celebrity-owned restaurant franchise model in China, creating a truly integrated entertainment IP industry loop.

From the moment you step into Changsha and check into your hotel, you'll be given a tourist brochure, including introductions to restaurants and eateries. These shops all collaborate with Hunan TV, and they're incredibly lucrative in terms of customer spending.

However, the hosts of Hunan TV's two flagship programs are indeed not very good people.

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