The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1258 The oriole is behind
One option is for Apple and Warner Music to work together and sign a comprehensive cooperation agreement, whereby all works under Warner Music will be sold on iTunes.

Here, including the August 31st band.

One option is that Apple, Anson and the band August 31st work together separately and sign an independent agreement. Although the band's previous works still need to be cooperated with Warner Records, Anson and the band's future works can be released on iTunes separately.

Here, things may be more complicated.

The band August 31st also has a cooperation agreement with Warner Records. If the band bypasses Warner Records and signs a digital audio source cooperation agreement, there will inevitably be some subsequent bargaining.

Two options, two strategies.

In Matt’s case?

Apple prefers the first option. What they need is not just an August 31st band, but the entire Warner Records contract.

Of course, Matt was willing to give August 5st some additional preferential treatment on top of the first plan. This was where the % came from, highlighting the band's unique status in this way.

Therefore, Anson’s analysis is not wrong. 5% means five cents, which means an extra five cents for each download.

Don't underestimate this 5%. If an album like "Midsummer Midnight" sells million copies, that would be $.

However, Matt could discern the deeper meaning behind Anson's words.

Matt is also a smart man, and he suddenly had an idea -

Could it be that the band August 31st is preparing to part ways with Warner Records?

This is absolutely a big deal.

After the Grammy frenzy, it's easy to imagine that major record companies will be scrambling for the band's record contract on August 31st.

Of course, Matt never dreamed that the truth behind this was that the band disbanded on August 31st.

But it didn't matter. It was already very rare that Matt was able to realize from Anson's words that there might be problems with the band's contract with Warner Records.

Thoughts, running at high speed——

If, just a hypothesis, iTunes was able to obtain exclusive distribution rights for the song "Another Light", what would happen next?

The "exclusive" here means that there is no physical single, only a digital audio source. If you want to listen to this song, you must buy an iPod and download iTunes, which is an exclusive binding.

There is no doubt that this will greatly affect the sales of the single. After all, only a few fanatical fans can do such a crazy and stupid thing as buying a whole new device just for a song, and it may even lead to backlash from public opinion.

But the point is, iTunes was an instant success.

Judging from the publicity and branding effects, even if the sales of the single were greatly reduced, Apple was able to enter the public's field of vision in one step.

Just by imagining it, Matt couldn't contain his excitement.

From this point of view, Anson and Warner Records' separation may be a good thing.

If this is the case, it would not be a problem for Anson to give 90% of the digital audio source dividends of "Another Light".

Although the figure of 90% is too crazy, it is only limited to one single. It not only opens up the situation for iTunes, but also opens up the possibility for future cooperation. The subsequent cooperation between iTunes and the band August st can be renegotiated, and the dividend figures can be lowered at that time.

Matt also had his own plans.

By trying out the cooperation on a single, Anson tasted the sweetness and realized that cooperation with iTunes is in no way inferior to that of traditional record companies. On the one hand, Anson's willingness to continue the cooperation increased, while iTunes could reduce the dividend ratio.

On the other hand, by following Anson's example, iTunes can attract more independent musicians to join in cooperation, and Baoluo Records is no exception.

Kill several birds with one stone and enjoy all the benefits without any harm.

In a flash, Matt's mind was filled with thoughts and inspiration.

When his attention focused on Anson again, a smile flashed in Matt's eyes.

"up to you."

Matt showed his decisiveness. Anson was a little surprised, "What do you mean?"

Matt, "Everything is up to you. You can include Warner Records or not. If not, in fact, the dividend figures can be overturned and reset. Tell us the figures you want, and we will satisfy them all."

Confident, calm and decisive.

This one sentence, like a stone, caused ripples in the hall.

Anson raised his eyebrows slightly, "Is 100% okay?"

Matt was stunned. He never expected that Anson would be bolder than he thought. "Haha. Then I may need to call a management meeting. The pressure is a little bit high."

As he spoke, Matt put his hands on his shoulders and made a little joke.

It can be seen that even though Anson asked for a big answer, Matt still maintained a positive attitude and did not deny it in person.

This is sincerity.

However, to Matt's surprise, Anson did not respond, but turned to look at Lucas.

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Not Edgar, but Lucas.

Matt was a little surprised. He still didn't understand Lucas' role here. Could it be that Lucas was Anson's manager?

In Hollywood, there are countless cases of hiring family members as managers. After all, it is often difficult for an agent to manage all aspects of the work of more than a dozen or hundreds of artists. The manager is responsible for close management and coordination of all affairs of the artist, which is a position that completely stands on the artist's side.

Not only Matt, Lucas was also a little surprised——

He knew nothing about music, and as an auditor, he had no resonance with the professional content and preferred to focus on the area in which he was good.

Obviously, Apple has ambitions and strategies, and their layout for iPod and iTunes may be more grand and massive than those paper reports.

At this moment, Lucas noticed Anson's gaze and looked back, a little puzzled.

Anson glanced at Matt, but his eyes were still fixed on Lucas. "Since you said that any conditions are acceptable, in fact, we do have an idea."

Matt: ??? No, I didn’t say anything was fine.

Lucas, however, had already reacted, "Anson, are you sure? I don't think Mr. Brown can handle such an impact."

"After all, you know, he has thin shoulders."

As he spoke, Lucas turned and looked at Matt.

Matt knew that this was a provocation, the oldest and simplest provocation, but he had to admit that the old-fashioned ones were often classics, and he became curious.

Lucas and Matt's eyes briefly locked in the air.

Then, Lucas spoke.

“You just mentioned that Apple doesn’t need a spokesperson, but you are willing to become a brand strategic partner with Anson and ultimately achieve a win-win situation for both parties.”

"I have a suitable plan. Why don't we shoot all of Apple's future commercials?"

As he spoke, Lucas pulled out a business card from his pocket, stood up and handed it to Matt.

Matt remained puzzled and glanced down at the business card——

"Forest Pictures, CEO, Lucas Wood".

Wait, Forest Pictures?
The mantis catches the cicada, and the oriole is behind.

Matt thought he was targeting Anson and preparing to leverage the interests of the entire industry; but he did not expect that his ambition would become a stepping stone for others to use and they were also planning to impact the interests of the entire industry.

(End of this chapter)