I’m in Hollywood

In the recent period, as long as there is leisure time, Eric will take time to study the information of Qualcomm collected by Kelly for himself. As a blind technology that has never been known about mobile communication, Eric has also spent a lot of time trying to understand Qualcomm. The CDMA standard code division multiple access technology has advantages over the time-division multiple access technology of the second generation communication system such as gsm.

At the same time, Eric also found that Qualcomm is currently at the lowest stage of its development process, the mobile communications industry is rapidly shifting from the analog signal era to the digital signal era, the second generation of mobile communication technology is very mature and enters the commercial stage. Although Qualcomm has proved its superiority over 2g through many experiments and tests, so far, there is no cdma commercial operation network in the world.

Recalling the information I recently saw, Eric said to Kelly: "I found that I have taken it for granted on Qualcomm. I first felt that since cdma technology is better than gsm technology, Qualcomm is now in trouble. Among them, I took a sum of money and spared no effort to support the development of Qualcomm, which will definitely make this company a leader in the industry. But the facts are more complicated than I imagined. Qualcomm’s current situation involves the entire mobile communications industry in the Federation. The direction of development, the establishment of any mobile communication network involves billions or even billions of dollars of investment. Once a certain communication system is determined, even if this communication system is lagging behind other technologies, it is still impossible to change in a short time. Therefore, the communication standard-setting process involving multi-faceted interests is simply not a question of 'my technology is better'. There are too many bad coins in the world to expel good money. Therefore, we are rashly To rush to Qualcomm, it is very likely that there will be no return."

Kelly listened quietly to Eric's words. Eric had solemnly told her to collect Qualcomm's information. The female assistant also studied Qualcomm's information in detail, and also had a deep understanding of Qualcomm. To understanding.

Not to mention that the major US telecommunications operators are arguing over technical standards, and there are also entanglements with operators in Qualcomm. At the beginning, Qualcomm developed a customized wireless communication solution for communications companies like an outsourcing businessman. In this process, many communication operators hold Qualcomm's shares through capital injection. This interest relationship is actually a potential advantage of Qualcomm in the communication system competition. However, if Eric is forced to squeeze into the ranks of Qualcomm's major shareholders with strong financial resources. Diluting the shares held by the operators will inevitably weaken the competitive advantage of cdma. Even for this reason, Qualcomm will lose the standard of gsm in the final mobile communication technology standard and become a marginal technology.

If it was before, Kelly would have hoped that Eric would not rush to participate in Qualcomm. But at this time listening to Eric's introspection, the female assistant's tender and full-eyed eyes were more admired. A man standing at the top of the pyramid was able to keep the sobriety and reason. Kelly felt that she was somewhat obsessed. This little man, and her heart also dispelled the idea of ​​let Eric withdraw, said: "Eric, San Diego is only a hundred kilometers away from Los Angeles, I mean, busy with this thing, why not Take time to talk to Qualcomm's ceo Owen Jacobs? The information we collected is more detailed. It certainly cannot be compared with the information that the Qualcomm founder has mastered. Maybe you can get unexpected results after your contact. ”

Eric looked at the female assistant and smiled: "Did you not approve of my investment in Qualcomm?"

"That was before, since you have a very clear understanding of this matter now, there is nothing wrong with trying it out. Moreover, I feel that your point of view completely ignores your personal influence now, to you now. The capital in your hands. If you fully support Qualcomm, you can definitely get a bigger advantage in the competition of mobile communication standards."

Eric had already given up the idea of ​​rushing into Qualcomm, and only intends to slowly absorb some of Qualcomm's stock through the firefly investment, and to be a small shareholder. But when I heard Kelly’s words, I couldn’t help but move.

However, considering the work schedule, Eric's face once again showed a helpless expression, even if he can take time to meet with Owen Jacobs, it is impossible to spend too much energy on Qualcomm. He has too many things to pay attention to now.

Originally, this project can be handed over to the firefly investment side, but Chris's personal energy is also limited. With the rapid development of several companies under the firefly investment, Chris is also busy with the whole person. In recent months, Resolving issues such as personnel and production adjustments caused by the rapid expansion of Nokia, Chris has been a flying trapeze for several months and hurried back to the United States before Thanksgiving.

Upon hearing Eric's concerns, Kelly reached over and patted Eric's back and said, "Eric, and me... we don't have to take everything on ourselves, we have a lot of People can help you."

"Well," Eric grabbed Kelly's small hand and tried to take it back. He said with enthusiasm: "In this case, maybe I need to plan well and give some energy to Qualcomm."

Although the idea was made, the meeting with Qualcomm ceo Owen Jacobs can only be arranged after the New Year.

In December, the commercial films such as "Mission Impossible" and "Running Bride" in the New Year's schedule continued to be harvested at the box office. With the advent of the award season, they were handed over to Fox and operated by the Weinstein brothers. The Heart also began a small-scale release in the early stage. At the end of the firefly, the same killer was released by Luc Besson.

At the same time, Hollywood's turmoil is still continuing. Sony finally announced a $2.1 billion asset write-down for Columbia Pictures, causing a shock to the entire capital market. After the rumor announcement, Sony's founder and chairman, Akio Morita said The resignation report was submitted to the board of directors. Although in order to maintain the reputation of the one-handed business tycoon, Sony publicly stated that the departure of Akio Morita had nothing to do with the Colombian incident, but there were few people who believed.

On the global side, Michael Ovitz’s departure has become a foregone conclusion. However, the issue of Michael Owitz’s high-priced severance has finally become a nuance between Panasonic, Seagram and Michael Eisner. Panasonic believes that the golden parachute agreement is a personal work mistake of Michael Eisner, so Sigram asked Michael Ovitz to leave, the compensation should be borne by Michael Eisner, and Michael Eisner is a bite. The Golden Parachute Agreement that insisted on Michael Owitz was approved by the Panasonic Board of Directors. Nothing to do with him, Seagram is very clear that the future of global business can not be separated from Michael Eisner, can only put pressure on Panasonic, and even looming threats if Panasonic does not compromise. Seagram will transfer the target to acquire Colombia.

While paying close attention to the situation in Hollywood, Eric completed the editing of the TV series of the Vimy big show in early December, and once again focused on the marketing of the final stage of Wei Mi.

In order to maximize the influence of the Vimy brand, after the TV version editing was completed, Eric allowed the Firefly's distribution department to start producing a TV version of the videotape. Before December 6th, the first batch of 10,000 video tapes had been produced, and the TVs could be distributed to the whole country immediately after the TV broadcast was completed.

On Tuesday, December 6, although the time has passed since the beginning of work, today's abc headquarters on 66th Street still gathers a lot of people, because today is not only the final set of the first season of Survivors, it is possible to create a miracle of viewing. It is also the day of the long-awaited TV show of Victoria's Secret Annual Show.

Abc has just experienced a very good TV fall file, "Friends", "Survivor" and "Emergency Room Story" three-stop ace program took turns, all the viewing data is full of red. Firmly occupying the top position of the public TV market share, the reality show "Survivor" has created a new viewing miracle, the average audience of the first 12 episodes reached more than 330,000. Therefore, every employee who is left over at the abc headquarters today is filled with excitement and joy, not only because of the high ratings of the survivors in the first season, but also because of the ratings. After the data is released, the group's top executives will definitely host a grand party for celebration.

In the large conference room of the abc headquarters, there were more than a dozen people gathered in the forest, but compared to the "survivors". This time in the conference room, mainly the people of the Wei Mi project team, in addition to Eric, Edward Lazek, Emily, etc., also included five invited Wei Mi spokespersons. . Knowing that the final set of Survivors is destined to be a big success, the abc side is not as big as it was when it was first launched. Only Robert Eiger appeared on the scene alone, Tom Murphy was old, and went home early in the morning, and Kasenberg did not deliberately fly from Los Angeles.

In addition to the TV show of the Vimy big show starting at nine o'clock, the Yahoo Portal will also open the popular voting of the Victorian Angels.

In the conference room, Cindy Crow looked at Eric and sat in front of the conference table. Tina Brown, who skillfully tapped the laptop keyboard and worked overtime in Boston, did an instant communication. Her eyes turned and she got up and went out for a while. Soon she moved a laptop and she was followed by a full The male staff with a good face, diligently helped Cindy Crawford to connect the Internet to the Internet. Linda Ivangolinsta saw the movements of Cindy Crawford and gathered around them. In front of the laptop, I talked about the computer screen with interest.

Sitting in the vicinity of Eric, Emily looked at the movements of the women, and Chris, who was sore and smothered, said: "The pretty woman is born with privileges, I want a laptop, how? No one borrowed me."

Chris, who was looking at a magazine intently, got up and said, "Okay, I will help you borrow one. It’s really... woman."

Emily showed her eyes: "What are you doing?"

Chris didn't answer, and he walked out of the meeting room in a hurry, causing a burst of laughter from everyone.

Emily was also a little embarrassed. She could only look at the watch in a pretentious manner, and then picked up the file in front of him and poked Eric, who was chatting with Robert Eiger: "Hey, Eric, that 10,000 videotape. However, it took more than 50,000 production costs. Do you think someone will be willing to spend $3 to buy a short film that is only forty minutes?"

Eric has some bottoms, but he has already thought about the solution. He said, "If you don't buy it, you can send it. You can carry out various activities through the Yahoo portal, even in the Wei Mi chain store. I originally also I don’t plan to use video tape sales to make money. This 10,000-pack video tape is like Wei Mi’s mail order catalogue. The main role is to promote it. Of course, all the expenses of this year’s Wei Mi show will come from me. There is money on the side of the ltd."

Emily smiled and nodded, because of the scruples about the effect of this big show advertisement, the original transfer of the production rights of Wei Mi Daxiu to Eric, now only in the stock price, the market value of the company increased. More than one billion dollars, don't explain the year, even if Eric now opens the door to let the company compensate for the production budget he spent, the board will certainly approve.

When she saw her boyfriend holding a laptop back, Emily moved to the side and remembered the "survivor" played before the Vimy show. She was curious and said: "Eric, you think "survivor" What is the number of viewers in the last episode?"

This sentence just fell, the offices of the people who were doing their own things at the same time quieted down and turned their eyes to Eric.

Eric shrugged and pointed at the electronic clock on the wall of the conference room. He said, "You will know when you wait for half an hour. I am sure everyone will be surprised."

Surrounded by regret, Robert Eiger, sitting next to Eric, smiled and asked a few words, hoping that Eric could give a prediction. Eric just shook his head, which made everyone look forward to the next ratings data.

After the last episode of "Summers" began to play, Nielsen's preliminary statistics showed that everyone was greatly surprised.

"Survivor" last week's data has just reached 30,000, but the last episode has just started, the number of viewers has rushed to a high of 490,000, and then it is climbing, when the final result of this reality show competition is released, the audience The rate has reached 560,000.

Upon hearing this amazing viewing data, Emily looked at Robert Eiger, who was excitedly holding a mobile phone standing in the corner of the conference room, and asked Eric: "560,000, that is the big show." How much will the viewing data reach?"

Eric had already expected it, but he was not as surprised and excited as other people. He looked at the big screen TV that started to play advertisements in the conference room. He said: "According to the high-profile program leading experience like Super Bowl, Wei Mi Da The average viewing of the show should be half of the lead series. Of course, after so long, I think the ratings are definitely higher than usual."

"Oh, even if it’s only half, it’s 20,000,” Emily said with some excitement. “I’m looking forward to the opening of the stock market tomorrow. The market value of the company is only a little less than $400 million.”

That being said, the big screen color TV played an advertisement, and the screen flashed. Victoria's secret silver vs. logo appeared on the TV screen. One line reminded the audience that they could participate in the subtitles of the popular angel vote through the Yahoo portal. The night view of Manhattan overlooks the camera, and the drums sound as if they are rushing from far and near. (To be continued.)