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  A person who shows success and fame, what is the most effective way to improve Bigger, whether it is America or Yanjing, without exception, they will choose to publish books to promote themselves.

Among them, of course there are many top professional managers like Welch and Inamori Kazuo, but there are more mixed ones, especially many rich men who started from coal bosses, real estate and other industries, and they are even more concerned about things like autobiography. have a soft spot.

Those coal bosses, all kinds of bosses who suddenly became rich in the real estate industry, and even the reckless heroes in the Internet age, after they have their social status, they will pay high prices for their pens, and hire professional reporters and writers to write autobiographical memoirs for them. To make money from this thing, I pay for it myself, and then print thousands of copies of it, and distribute a copy of my memoirs to everyone. What's more, I spend nothing on New Years and holidays, and distribute this thing as a prize to the staff. People who receive this "special" gift can't turn their faces, after all, this thing is really more affectionate than courtesy.

   There are also countless "successful" masters who rely on this tool to cut leeks, first to attract a large number of fans, and then by selling sky-high prices and books, they cut crop after crop of leeks.

Celebrity memoirs, of course, are not useless. Some memoirs are indeed good things, which can make some people "Mause suddenly realize" at a certain moment after seeing them, but that is only a one-in-a-million probability, not much greater than the probability of winning the lottery , after most ordinary people read it, they are still doing what they should do.

Even if those celebrities are allowed to walk again by themselves, the road they have traveled may not be able to achieve their current achievements, let alone read a memoir. Heroes are made by the times. Indispensable.

In Yanjing, after waiting for a few years, after being baptized by the memoirs of various coal bosses and real estate bosses, this thing is a bad street in Yanjing, except that the master of success has packaged it into poisonous chicken soup and recommended it to leeks. , ordinary people don't care at all.

But on the American side, the autobiographical memoirs of Welch and many celebrities are still very popular. Not only can they increase their reputation, but they can also earn a lot of publishing fees. , A few memoirs must be published, and the publishing fee of more than one million dollars can be earned a year, which is much more than the pension of the general.

   "If necessary, Time Warner Publishing Group can also publish a memoir for the old Mr. Roberts. The contribution of the old Roberts to Philadelphia, as well as the American TV network and the telecommunications industry should not be forgotten!"

  Song Yang looked at Brian Roberts, and said to him solemnly that Comcast Group is headquartered in Philadelphia and has provided a lot of jobs for Philadelphia.

   Brian Roberts took a sip of coffee, feeling a little moved. Which family in America doesn’t need fame and wealth, but this kind of self-promotion still made Brian Roberts feel a little embarrassed and couldn’t let it go.

  Looking at Brian Roberts' face, Song Yang knew it clearly, and said directly, "Don't worry, as long as the old Mr. Roberts signs a licensing agreement, Time Warner Publishing will take care of the rest!"

One sheep is herding, and a flock of sheep is herding. Song Yang is eager to get all the memoirs of celebrities in America. As long as this stuff is good, it will not worry about selling it in America. In addition, it is also a way to attract contacts. This kind of method, just like those publishing groups, invites the memoirs of the former commander in chief at a high price, and invites them to give speeches at a high price. How could it be possible for the so-called preaching and teaching for the copyright fee? The contacts and resources from here, even if it is a retired commander!

   "In the past few years, too many things have happened, and everything has changed, but fortunately, Comcast Group persisted until the end."

Brian Roberts said with a sigh that General Electric was seriously injured, and it is still unknown when it will recover. The Bronfman family is even worse. The old Bronfman painstakingly managed dozens of Years of industry, all wiped out, and now retreated back to Canada.

Song Yang nodded in disbelief. Between ICQ, General Electric, the Bronfman family, and even Comcast Group, it is impossible to say who is right and who is wrong. In the final analysis, it depends on who is better. .

   After talking about the past, Brian Roberts tentatively asked Song Yang, "Song, I don't know if Comcast Group has a chance to participate in the acquisition of the Skype platform?!"

   When he asked this question, Brian Roberts stared closely at Song Yang's expression, as if he wanted to see some clues.

To be honest, Brian Roberts has already seen Song Yang’s methods after experiencing ICQ’s ever-changing King Banner on the wall. Even people like Immelt stumbled against Song Yang. It’s impossible not to think more about the Skype platform, although Song Yang’s reasons for selling the Skype platform are “sufficient”, to avoid ICQ being subject to anti-monopoly lawsuits, being “forced” by the Federal Communications Commission to sign an unequal settlement agreement, etc. He sold Skype in anger, but Brian Roberts was still wary.

   Song Yang still had a chuckle on his face, making it impossible for Brian Roberts to guess what Song Yang was thinking.

   "Of course, ICQ welcomes any buyers who are interested in Skype platform to participate in the auction!" Song Yang said without changing his face, "Of course, Comcast Group is also included!"

   Seeing that Song Yang couldn't find any words, Brian Roberts thought for a moment, and asked straight to the point, "Song, at what price are you going to sell the Skype platform?!"

  Song Yang shook his head, "Bryan, these matters need to be decided after other acquirers arrive. You should understand the rules. You are also a shareholder of ICQ's board of directors. You also don't want Skype to suffer losses?!"

  Brian Roberts sighed. They are all human beings. He could guess something from Song Yang's tone. Song Yang was obviously preparing to sell Skype for a sky-high price.

Comcast has a lot of cash, but it may not be able to compete with Microsoft, Cisco, and Yahoo! Gambling on Skype, it really cost tens of billions of dollars to buy it back. What is Comcast doing for it? !

  Heaved a sigh of relief, Brian Roberts already knew that for the Skype platform this time, Comcast might not have that great a chance.

"Song, I came this time, besides the Skype platform, actually, there is another thing, I hope Comcast Group can have more cooperation with ICQ, and you, Comcast Te Group needs transformation!"

Leaning on the sofa, Brian Roberts bluntly told Song Yang that he wanted to join forces with Song Yang when he came here this time. Comcast Group is preparing to start a transformation. For so many years, it has been widely rumored that Song Yang's investment vision , Brian Roberts just wanted to use Song Yang's investment vision.

  Hearing the showdown, Song Yang, whose expression hadn't changed much just now, became a little surprised, suppressed his smile, and looked seriously at Brian Roberts in front of him.

   "I think, this matter, Brian, you should find old Mr. Roberts instead of..."

   "Enough, Song!"

  Brian Roberts said directly, "He has retired, and times have changed!"

For his father Roberts, Brian certainly admires him. His father was able to build the Comcast Group from scratch, but his admiration cannot be eaten as a meal. At the beginning, he was facing the sudden and turbulent wave of the Internet. Old Roberts felt that he was really powerless , Comcast Group's stock price continued to fall, and finally the old Roberts retreated bravely and passed the position of Comcast president to Brian.

Song Yang took a serious look at Brian Roberts, and then fell into deep thought. After a while, Song Yang laughed, "Of course, there are many projects on the side of the North American Global Investment Fund. If Brian you have If you are interested, you can cooperate together until the end of this Skype sale!"

Hearing this, Brian Roberts finally breathed a sigh of relief, and then smiled, "Then I will advance, I wish you a happy cooperation, this time Comcast Group will let Skype get the value it deserves! "

After Song Yang and Brian Roberts looked at each other, they couldn't help but smile. Talking to someone like Brian doesn't need too much nonsense, and you can know the elegance after hearing the strings. Comcast Group is going to be the sixth child this time , to help the Skype platform compete with competitors from Microsoft, Cisco, and Yahoo, and let Skype sell at a sky-high price.

   This can be regarded as a nomination letter from Brian Roberts, but part of it is for himself. The higher the price Skype sells, the more dollars that Comcast Group, one of the shareholders of ICQ, will naturally get.

   After visiting the collection room of the San Jose Manor for a while, Brian Roberts left. He was already quite eye-catching when he came here, and he stayed for too long, fearing to attract the attention of interested people.

   Song Yang looked at the leaving figure of Brian Roberts, restrained his smile, and had a playful expression on his face.