Chapter 25 Beauty Pageant
Song Ci did not get angry. It was already commendable that Yang Junfeng and his team could achieve this level in a limited time, so there was no need to be too harsh on them.
He reached out and patted Zhang Yong on the shoulder, comforting him: "Don't worry, Lao Zhang. In just one month, Yang Junfeng and the others have done a good job."
Zhang Yong calmed down and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Song, I lost my temper, but the company definitely cannot do anything that infringes on copyright. Reprinting news without authorization will cause endless troubles."
Yang Junfeng hung his head, feeling a little aggrieved. He had been leading the project team to work overtime during this period, and it was really hard.
He is a technician by profession and is good at writing code for web pages, but content planning is really difficult for him.
The atmosphere in the meeting hall was a little dull for a while. Song Ci, as the boss, naturally wanted to encourage the morale of the troops at this time. "Don't be discouraged, Lao Yang. I have a way."
Thinking about how some websites in the past continuously launched self-made programs, which received very good responses and attracted a large amount of traffic, Song Ci felt that Toutiao.com could also refer to them for reference.
"We can do this by having Toutiao launch some special programs to increase the popularity of the website and retain customers to tide over the vacuum period in the early stages of development."
Song Ci did not beat around the bush and said directly: "For example, prepare a talk show similar to interviewing and talking to celebrities, and invite some of the most popular people nowadays.
For example, the Athens Olympics is about to end, and we can interview the Olympic champions. The scale of the interview can be larger, which will attract more users.
If the effect is good, we can continue to run it and make it a featured program of Toutiao.com. The program name can be called "Toutiao Star", which fits Toutiao.com very well."
Song Ci was full of inspiration and spoke eloquently. "It is not limited to interviewing celebrities. We can create some hot topics and interview ordinary people to trigger heated discussions among the masses and increase the popularity of the website. For example, which one should we choose between 6 million cash and 600 points in the college entrance examination? Topics like this should have a good effect."
Song Ci's unique idea was like a revelation to Yang Junfeng, "I understand, Mr. Song, your words have greatly inspired me.
I am planning to do another exclusive feature on Toutiao.com. Schools will start classes in September soon, and the entire society’s biggest concern in the near future is definitely the start of school. Toutiao.com can do a special report on major universities and provide a detailed introduction to some of the university situations.
For example, we can introduce the campus scenery, humanities and history of top universities such as Tsinghua University and Peking University. I think ordinary people are still very interested in higher education institutions.”
Seeing Yang Junfeng's understanding, Song Ci praised him generously, "You are right to think this way. There are always more solutions than problems. You need to open your mind.
Internet companies must constantly innovate and make breakthroughs. We should learn from others’ strengths, but we must also constantly create our own characteristics.”
Song Ci took a sip of tea and said, "We can expand on the special report on colleges and universities mentioned earlier, such as holding a university beauty selection event on Toutiao."
The activity of selecting campus beauties in colleges and universities is very common in later generations, but it was very novel in 2004. Beauty pageants are eye-catching activities in any era and are bound to bring huge traffic to the website.
Zhang Yong and Yang Junfeng looked at each other and were both impressed by Song Ci's idea. They had to admire their boss's wisdom and cleverness.
Wang Jing, Liu Rong and other audience members were also amazed by Song Ci's wild and imaginative ideas.
Liu Shishi watched Song Ci solve each difficult problem with ease. His methodical, mature, steady and strategic appearance made her heart beat fast. She stared at her childhood sweetheart with affection.
Song Ci was very interested at the moment. “According to the rules and procedures of the event, any female college student can sign up to participate after uploading a photo and student ID card in the selection area of Toutiao.com.
After that, it will be online voting. It is recommended that each IP address can cast 5 votes per day to select the top 100 female college students with the highest votes from all participating female college students.
Another thing to note is that since this is the first time the website is hosting such an event, we must nip the problem in the bud and strictly prohibit ticket-rigging to ensure the fairness of the event.
The 100 people who are finally selected will receive souvenirs from the event. The top ten will receive prize money, the second to tenth place will receive 10,000 yuan, and the first place will receive 50,000 yuan. "
Zhang Yong couldn't help but applaud and said, "Boss Song, this is really brilliant! Once this plan is released, Toutiao.com will definitely become a big hit. Old Yang, Boss Song has set the stage for you, and the rest is up to you."
Yang Junfeng patted his chest and assured: "Boss Song, Boss Zhang, rest assured, I will never let you down and will definitely make the event a success."
Wang Jing also interjected at the right time, "Mr. Song, the idea of selecting school beauties is really great. The event planning can be handed over to our advertising planning department. They are professionals and will satisfy Mr. Song and Toutiao."
Song Ci nodded, "One person's plan is short, three people's plan is long. What I just said is just a reference. The whole company should work together to optimize the details. Sister Liu, the publicity and distribution department you are in charge of should also take action to build momentum for Toutiao.com and the event."
Liu Rong replied: "Don't worry, I will do my best."
Song Ci continued to make arrangements, "Just holding a beauty pageant is too low-brow, Toutiao.com will donate 5 million to the National Hope Project.
The first person selected will be invited by Toutiao.com to become a charity donation ambassador and will be the spokesperson for Toutiao.com's charity activities. Only fame and fortune can motivate college students. Mr. Zhang, you will personally take care of the donation."
Zhang Yong replied cautiously: "Don't worry, Mr. Song, I will do it myself!"
"It goes without saying that a girl who can make it onto the top 100 campus beauties has good looks. Tengda Culture currently doesn't have any female artists. After the event, Sister Jing, please arrange for someone to contact companies that are willing to enter the entertainment industry and try to sign her and train her."
Everyone was full of admiration for the layout of Song Ci.
"Mr. Song, you are really awesome!" Wang Jing gave Song Ci a thumbs up.
Song Ci waved his hand and asked Yang Junfeng, "Old Yang, do you have any questions?"
Yang Junfeng was still thinking about Song Ci's arrangement, and he stuttered, "No, no more!"
"No more, right?" Song Ci tapped the table with his middle finger, attracting everyone's attention, and said seriously, "I have something else to say!"
Seeing Song Ci's stern face and cautious tone, everyone straightened their backs. Even Liu Shishi, who was paddling, sat up straight and waited for Song Ci to speak.
"Any articles or pictures that violate laws or regulations must not be published on Toutiao.com. This is the company's red line. If there is a problem here, I will only ask you, Lao Yang!
Not only Toutiao.com, but all other businesses and projects of the company must not touch the red line of breaking the law and violating regulations! "
As the heads of the two companies, Zhang Yong and Wang Jing quickly expressed their views on Song Ci.
Yang Junfeng also assured, "Don't worry, Mr. Song, the company attaches great importance to content review and has hired three senior editors to be responsible for content review."
Song Ci nodded slightly, very satisfied with everyone's attitude. For some things, it is better to be prepared.
(End of this chapter)
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