Kyoto, late at night.
Three hours after the "battle" on the first day of the summer TV series season ended.
Tiger Cool Video Headquarters.
CEO Shao Ming is calling his subordinates.
"Minister Lin, has Aiyao responded?"
"Mr. Shao, not yet. With such a big deal, I think they'll have to think about it. It's already so late, why don't you take a rest first? I'll report to you tomorrow morning if there's any news."
The person on the other end of the phone was the director of Huku Video Content Department, named Lin Jian.
About an hour ago, it was he who contacted Aiyao Studio at the instruction of Shao Ming and expressed his desire to purchase "The Longest Day in Chang'an".
Lin Jian also participated in the screening of the summer TV series. At that time, a person in charge of Aiyao named Liu Fenfang enthusiastically handed him a business card and wanted to chat with him.
But at that time, Huku was thinking about "Sword of Love in the Immortal Mountain" and "Legend of Half Immortal", and was considering choosing one of these two popular dramas.
At that time, Ai Yao's costume drama was not even within Hu Ku's consideration. Facing the enthusiastic Fang Fang, Lin Jian was very polite on the surface, but he was just perfunctory and didn't pay any more attention to her afterwards.
It’s not that he is blind and can’t see the quality of "The Longest Day in Chang'an", but when investors buy a drama, they not only look at the quality, but also the traffic.
There are so many high-quality, low-traffic dramas every year, how many of them become popular?
As a first-tier large platform, Huku may look glorious in public, but it faces considerable pressure behind the scenes. Not only is it competing with its old rival Penguin Video, but it is also followed by iYi, Xiyou, Tianya and other eager pursuers.
Don't dare to take a wrong step.
As one of the most important TV drama schedules of the year, the summer season naturally requires choosing popular dramas that have been tested by the market.
What's more, Ai Yao's offer is so high. A drama with obviously insufficient traffic is almost priced the same as "Sword of Love in the Immortal Mountain". Isn't this crazy for money?
Therefore, Lin Jian chose "Sword of Love in the Fairy Mountain" without hesitation, and immediately forgot about the person in charge of Ai Yao named Liu Fenfang.
Unexpectedly, less than two months later, the situation took a 180-degree turn.
At 8 o'clock tonight, several popular dramas were broadcast at the same time. The most popular drama "Xian Shan Qing Jian" was cancelled due to various reasons.
The average viewership ratings on several major TV stations were just over 1, and the number of online broadcasts was less than 100 million. It was even worse on the TV drama popularity list, ranking only eighth.
However, "The Longest Day in Chang'an", which Huku originally looked down upon, has received rave reviews and ranked first in both online playback volume and popularity charts.
Moreover, not long after the show was aired, it occupied several hot searches on Weibo and sparked several topics.
This is obviously the starting rhythm of a standard hit drama.
So, Shao Ming, the CEO of Huku Video, panicked and immediately decided to buy the online broadcasting rights of "The Longest Day in Chang'an".
AiYao does not give exclusive broadcasting rights to iYi and Apple TV. As long as other platforms purchase the broadcasting rights, they can broadcast it online.
Shao Ming asked Lin Jian to contact the person in charge of Ai Yao immediately. The first person Lin Jian thought of was Liu Fenfang, whom he met at the film screening.
He quickly took out Liu Fenfang's business card and called the other party, saying that Huku Video could buy the online broadcasting rights of "The Longest Day in Chang'an" at the same price as iYi.
But just as he was arrogant at first and respectful later, the other party's attitude also changed. She was no longer as humble as she was during the film viewing, but said calmly that she would report to the boss before giving him an answer.
As for when we can get a reply, it is unclear.
But Shao Ming was anxious!
Hearing that Lin Jian was still there and couldn't see the situation clearly, Shao Ming took a deep breath, controlled his emotions, and then said:
"Minister Lin, you don't know yet, right? Liao Zhiqian also came to see Aiyao just now!"
"Liao Zhiqian, the Vice President of Penguin Video? He's also so quick?"
Lin Jian was stunned.
"Not only Penguin Video, but also Xiyou, Tianya, and Fengyun have already contacted Aiyao's people!"
Shao Ming said coldly.
"How come?"
Lin Jian was stunned. He obviously didn't expect the competition to be so fierce.
This shows that these online platforms, like us, have already seen the potential of "The Longest Day in Chang'an". Now it depends on who can get there first.
"Then, Mr. Shao, how about we contact Lin Yao or Fang Xiaole directly through Hong Sanshi?"
Lin Jian suggested.
Huku Video still has some connections and has good relationships with many celebrities in the circle.
"Well, go quickly... Never mind, I'll do it myself."
As Shao Ming was speaking, Lin Jian suddenly said:
"Mr. Shao, Mr. Liu from Aiyao called."
"Then answer it quickly!"
After Shao Ming finished speaking, he hung up the phone and sat in a chair, waiting quietly.
Judging from the data and word of mouth, it will be difficult for "Sword of Love in the Immortal Mountain" to make a comeback. In the first step of the summer season competition, it has already fallen behind.
The top priority now is to make up for the loss and buy the broadcasting rights of "The Longest Day in Chang'an" to replace "The Sword of Love in the Immortal Mountain" with it.
If that doesn't work, then we can only find a low-cost, high-quality drama to be broadcast at another time period, hoping to fill the big hole left by "The Sword of Love in the Immortal Mountain".
"Alas, why do you suddenly ignore traffic? Do audiences' tastes change so quickly these days?"
Shao Ming was a little depressed. He leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and muttered to himself.
A few minutes later, the cell phone rang and Shao Ming picked it up quickly.
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