Chapter 1230 Counting Wall

"Singers under Universal Music and well-known actors and staff who have projects in the hands of Universal Pictures have all been hinted to join the joint name, and I have also received..."

It is good to have a friendship, and I have already rushed to the Thai film set to start work again. Jodie Foster, the twin actress of Anna and the King, immediately reported the news.

"OK, I see, thank you Judy, thank you very much... No, don't feel embarrassed, just listen to your manager."

Song Ya, who was preparing for the rehearsal, hung up the phone with a smile, and soon, Catherine from K Films also called, "It's okay, it's not a joint name against me. Haha... yes, it really doesn't matter, that bill is not that important to me , the American music website is one of the weakest existences among Internet listed companies... um, um, I understand."

After the acquisition of PolyGram, the influence of Seagram Global Group in the entertainment industry will only increase. The singers of all its labels are like crucian carp in the river. I believe that the momentum created by the rich three generations will be very amazing in a few days .

Many acquaintances are secretly giving themselves news in advance, which can actually explain their status within Universal. The head movie star Jodie Foster and the head producer Catherine were notified first, and then some small label owners, such as Derry, followed by familiar singers, actors and staff friends.

It stands to reason that David Geffen and Doug Morris should be the first to receive the news, but they will not make this call.

"Sloan, I heard..."

Superstar treatment, I am used to it, I am used to rushing between various announcements, I am used to the pursuit of supporting fans and paparazzi, I am used to it, I am used to the hype of radio stations, TV stations, newspapers and magazines, I am used to it, I am used to it, I am used to it, I am used to it, I am used to it, rehearsals and messy stage design, I am also used to pre-stage work such as rehearsals, and the complicated interpersonal relationships of the entire tour team... I am used to it.

Song Ya dealt with it very easily. She only spent physical strength instead of concentration on these matters. When she received the information, she passed it on to Ms. Sloan, who was also in Washington.

"I know, it's annoying. The pressure of Hollywood is beyond the reach of many donkey politicians."

There is also a photo wall in front of Sloan, which is almost the same shape as Bronfman Jr., except that there are more photos of congressmen in the yea frame, which means that she is more optimistic about the passage of the bill.

"I've been warned not to be too aggressive, you still have to follow through on this, I've heard the internet bosses are squeezing you."

Linton warned that this kind of turning point related to the future of the industry, neither he nor himself needs to stand under the spotlight, emphatically emphasizing, "You are very honest, but now, you are the CEO of Littman Media. gone."

"I understand that I'm just completing tasks at my level, helping to analyze and analyze intelligence, formulate some public relations strategies, and target individual congressmen..."

The two had agreed on this for a long time, and Sloan replied, "We only have a little old relationship."

The old relationship in her mouth mainly consists of two people, Underwood, the whip of the Donkey Party of the House of Representatives, and Rangel, who is in the black party group. They are both members of Congress who know that Song Ya can exert the greatest influence. Lobbying them is justified, and other things are more secretive , For example, the contact with Cheney of the Elephant Party is fine.

It's just a 'small' company that was accepted by the Internet giants just now, and if it does these things well, it will be considered as overfulfilling the task.

"Okay, let's continue."

Sloan put away his mobile phone and continued to discuss specific strategies with the senior executives of the lobbying company hired by the Internet industry, "This person." She pointed to a photo of a white congressman who was included in the YEA camp, "He promised to vote for it, but he has not publicly expressed his opinion on it. ?"

"He is a member of Tennessee. Since Nashville, the capital of country music, is in Tennessee, if there is too much public pressure from the record industry, he has a high probability of turning against it..."

The lobbying company had its own sources. They learned that Bronfman's new move was no later than Song Ya's. The executives removed the photo and put it in the nay column, "We should lose this vote."

"Do you think he got word of the big record industry protests sooner than we did?" Sloan asked.

"should not……"

"There is still a possibility of saving it. He will attend a charity event here in half an hour. There will be speeches and reporters' questions." Sloan called his assistant and found out the itinerary of the white Tennessee congressman. "That's right. , in half an hour, maybe we can get his public statement."

"OK, I understand."

Politicians’ public statements contrary to the actual voting process will hurt credibility. A senior lobbyist can tell you this, “I’ll ask if any friends from the media are present.” Immediately get busy.

"Then put him here first. Who is the next one who might run away?"

Sloan moved the photo to the undecided area between Yea and Nay. There are more than 400 members of the House of Representatives. This kind of voting is very intensive, and the advantage is that you don't need to show your face.

Half an hour later, the Tennessee Congressman showed up at the charity event on time. After delivering an impassioned speech, he signaled to the reporters in the audience to ask questions freely.

"Uh, can you tell me where you stand on the Digital Millennium Act, Congressman?" a reporter asked, raising his hand.

"Of course, the sooner it is passed, the better. My attitude is consistent. The information technology revolution is related to the future of mankind. We, the United States, are pioneers..."

Members of the constituency in the tobacco-growing area immediately showed off their knowledge of the Internet. During the mid-term election year, the MPs under the pressure of election will not let go of any opportunity to create a positive image.

After the long speech was over, he saw his campaign manager walking around anxiously with his mobile phone, "What's wrong?"

After seeing a text message from a country singer friend who firmly supported him and often came to perform on the stage of the campaign rally, "Oh shxt!" He was so anxious that he covered the microphone on the spot and cursed, then turned his head to look at the camera in the audience, It's over, it was recorded.

In Montreal, Canada, there is a similar counting wall in the old Bronfman's study. The difference is that there are not so many fancy photos of parliamentarians, only the names of some key figures and Arabic numerals that have been redacted by hand.

The old man wiped his sweat with his handkerchief frequently in a hurry, "If the current version of the Digital Millennium Act is passed without changing a word, how much impact will it have on the record and film industries?"

"Movies... are in a much better place, physical piracy is the main enemy right now."

An old friend of the same ethnicity in the entertainment industry analyzed, "Records are troublesome, and now there is a trend of free sharing on the Internet. Even though various Internet listed companies have deleted the infringing content on this website, users can still easily share it on small sites. Even obtaining resources on personal servers... the cost of rights protection will be very high in the future, and the income will definitely drop sharply."

"well……"

Old Bronfman collected himself and fell into deep thought.

"Boss..." The subordinate brought in the wireless extension.

After answering the phone, he agreed, his face became more and more gloomy, "Joseph Lieberman knows, so it won't be long before other people of the same level learn about it..."

"There is not much time in the first place. Deutsche Bank will always report its earnings." The old friend also sighed.

"Where's Barry Diller?" asked the old Bronfman suddenly.

"With little Edgar, Washington."

The old friend replied, "We don't have any media anymore. We sold everything to him. Little Edgar has to rely on him now."

"Call him and tell him that I want to play golf with him." The old man made up his mind and said.

"OK."

Chicago 1990