Chapter 83 Fighting is Everywhere
Fox Tower, Television Center Channel 11.
In the producer's office, Megan Taylor closed the "People" in her hand, looked at the family of three on the cover, and said to Hawke next to her: "There is a trend of anti-discrimination in the sports circle. , several MLB games last week had anti-discrimination activities on site. Slogan. "
Hoke stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window: "I just wanted to divert my attention and gave it a push."
Meghan looked downstairs, where Steve, Daisy and Wilson had already gotten out of the car and was about to enter the Fox Building, but was blocked by a large number of people.
Not only fans, but also fanatics from several equal rights organizations, many of whom are white.
In terms of public impact, the impact of this incident on white people in California far exceeds that on black people.
People have entered the building, Megan said: "Let's go."
Hoke followed out of the office and waited for a moment at the entrance of the program team's office. Caroline and Byers He turned over with the three people.
Steve stepped forward quickly, gave Hawke a gentle punch, and said, "I have good news for you. I just got a new endorsement."
"Congratulations." Hawke immediately introduced both parties.
Caroline took the three of them to communicate with Megan about the program process.
Biles stayed.
Hoke led Byers to the reception room. At "Midnight Entertainment", he felt like he was in his own studio.
“I want to ask one thing.” Hawke was very direct: “When will you pay the remaining US$400,000?”
Byers was slightly surprised: "You haven't paid yet?"
Hoke just looked at him and smiled.
Biles realized that something was not going well, and delaying the other party's salary was definitely not a wise choice.
He saw with his own eyes how this man manipulated public opinion.
"Wait a moment." Byers left the reception room and went to find Steve.
Hawke waited for about five minutes before Byers came back from the outside.
"Steve asked the accountant to pay you the remaining remuneration the day after the "People" photo shoot." Byers tried his best to explain: "But Daisy thinks that the photo shoot time has been advanced, and it should be as scheduled. Set a time to pay, and called the accountant privately..."
He knew the key to the problem: "Steve called the accountant again."
Hoke nodded slightly, without waiting too long. After a long time, the bank business manager he contacted called and reminded him that a sum of 400,000 US dollars had been credited to the studio account.
Biles went to the studio to accompany clients.
The door to the reception room was pushed open from the outside, and Caroline walked in, sat down on the sofa chair, and said, "This woman is really difficult to deal with."
She asked Hawke: "You When it comes to news, she keeps the price down every time?”
Hoke put away his phone: “On the contrary, I will ask for it every time.” "High price."
Caroline has done similar work, and she understands after a little thought: "Every time you get hot headlines, this kind of news belongs to a seller's market. There are so many media in Los Angeles. There is no shortage of buyers."
Hoke said: "It turns out you are smarter than the little ewe."
Caroline's face turned dark, but she held it back: "Next time we have a chance, let's make news together."
"By the way, all Steve's commissions have been received, and I will transfer 6 Ten thousand dollars will be transferred to you." Hawke gave it to Caroline first. Bait, and then said: "Cooperation is possible, come find the opportunity."
Thinking of the $60,000, Caroline responded: "No problem."
Hoke had already He took hold of Miss Me's fate.
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Upstairs, the office of the director of Channel 11.
Because the ratings of "Midnight Entertainment" exploded and there was another highlight tonight, director Cynthia Rosberg chose to take a break during the day and come back to the station in the evening.
Stuck in time, she turned on the TV in the office.
The office door knocked, and a blond woman about thirty years old entered the office.
Cynthia looked at the female news anchor of Channel 11 and asked: "Gretchen, why are you here?"
Gretchen is the producer and anchor of Channel 11's prime time "Ace News". She pointed to the TV: "I have something to talk to you about."
Cynthia asked her to sit down.
"Midnight Entertainment" is on and is reviewing the Steve incident.
Gretchen said with a smile: "Would it be better to put this kind of news during prime time?"
Cynthia understood what she meant as soon as she heard it: "The news channel is Mei The roots develop, not from me.”
Gretchen is the number one female anchor on Channel 11 and has a certain say in the matter: "Such hot news is more effective when placed during prime time, and has a more obvious promotion effect on the entire channel."
Cynthia is proficient in balance. Meghan is probably not the master of this method. A whip in the book: "We follow the rules in this industry. Even I can't force Meghan to hand over her news sources."
Gretchen complained ten thousand times in her heart, what is needed Make rules when you don't need them, and you are the rules when you don't need them.
But at this point, she was unable to refute the director, so she had no choice but to accompany Cynthia to watch "Midnight Entertainment".
As soon as those three weird and popular characters who created the black kids came on stage, the ratings of the show soared like a rocket.
Women are particularly jealous, not to mention anchors who are in direct competition. Gretchen resisted watching for a while, but finally couldn't hold it back and took the initiative to say goodbye and leave.
When she came out of the director's office, she saw Cynthia's assistant on the side of the office. She leaned over and said, "Are you free on the weekend? Let's go shopping together. Burberry has new products."
The assistant understood. When the other party wanted to give him a gift, she didn't refuse: "Okay." Gretchen lowered her voice: "Do you know much about West Coast Studios? Have you met Hawke Osmond?"
The assistant leaned closer: "All of Megan's recent hot news , all provided by West Coast Studios ”
Gretchen understood.
The assistant's voice was equally low: "It seems that he will be on the "Midnight Entertainment" program tonight."
"Thanks." Gretchen walked out, took out her mobile phone and sent a text message .
Not long after, news came back: "He was wearing a gray haute couture business suit, with short black hair, and was about six feet tall."
Gretchen took the elevator directly downstairs, Went to the lobby on the first floor, found a place where we could observe the elevator room, and waited patiently.
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The "Midnight Entertainment" program ended successfully, and the audience burst into warm applause.
Daisy left the studio first and walked towards the ladies dressing room.
Outside the studio, Edward saw her back and said to Hawke: "Boss, wait for me for a while, I will be back soon."
Hoke waved his hand casually.
Steve and Wilson came out one after another.
Hoke waved at the two of them but did not go over.
After this show, the contract between the two parties officially ended.
Megan also came out, obviously in a good mood, with a smile on her delicately made-up face. She stopped next to Hawke and said: "This incident started on Channel 11 and ended on Channel 11." , perfect.”
Hoke has always been simple and unpretentious: “Since it’s so perfect, how about the show team give me another $150,000?”
Megan's smile disappeared instantly and said: "The last party was postponed to this weekend because of your busy schedule. Do you have time?"
Hoke still said the same thing: "Call me to confirm the time and place. ”
Megan went to remove her makeup.
Hoke has nothing to do here. Wait until Edward comes back and go to the elevator to go downstairs.
The two were sitting in the elevator, and Hawke asked curiously: "What did you do?"
Edward said: "I went to Daisy and asked for her contact information. She seemed to like black people very much and gave me a business card happily."
Hoke was surprised: "When did you like married women?" ?”
“No, I’m not interested in married women” Edward said for Hawke. Analyzed: "Boss, look, Daisy and Steve will definitely get divorced in the future, and won't Daisy become a divorced woman with a child?"
What can Hawke say? Praise: "You have such a far-sighted vision."
The two came out of the elevator and prepared to leave Fox.
A blond woman walked quickly from the thorn, appeared in front of Hawke, and took the initiative to say hello: "Hawke Osmond?"
Hawk looked at the person quickly and found that the person was about thirty years old and tall. She is mature and wears the short skirt, stockings and high heels that are common among Fox female anchors. It may be because of the makeup. She has an intellectual and beautiful temperament.
He often comes to Fox Television Center. Although he has never met the real person, he knows who this is.
Gretchen smiled and gestured to the resting area on the side of the hall: "Let's chat alone for a few words?"
Hoke waved his hand to Edward and followed Gretchen to the resting area and sat down.
Gretchen said directly: "You must know me. I am the anchor and producer of "Ace News". If you have hot news, you can come to me directly."
Of course Hawke does not exclude one more piece of news. News sales channel: "I only do popular news, so the price will be very high."
"Your news appears in my program, which not only brings you money. "Gretchen knows how to take advantage of it: "The news is broadcast during prime time and late night gossip time, which has completely different prospects for the development of the studio."
Hoke said: "My news may be based on gossip. Lord."
Gretchen said: "News like Steve Nutt can also make headlines on my show."
She took out a card with her name and phone number printed on it and handed it to Hawke: "If you have any big news, please contact me. You don't have to worry about the price."
Hoke put it away and gave her a card as well. Put up a business card and make a sales pitch at the right time: "In addition to news, my studio also accepts public relations consulting services. You may be If anyone around you needs anything, please call me anytime."
This was beyond Gretchen's expectation. She was stunned for a moment, and based on Steve's news, she vaguely guessed and said, "If you need it. I'll call you."
Hoke said goodbye, met Edward, went out and got in the car to leave.
Gretchen stared at the elevator entrance. Just now she saw Claire sending Steve and his group out.
She smiled and nodded to Claire, picked up her handbag and walked towards the door.
Gretchen deliberately chose a hall where people come and go, also to let Meghan know that she is the trump card of Channel 11 and that resources are readily available.
Claire saw Gretchen meeting Hawke, turned around and walked back, taking the elevator upstairs.
For more than a month, the most popular news in "Midnight Entertainment" was all provided by Hawke.
Claire knocked on the door and entered Meghan's dressing room. Seeing that Meghan had finished taking off her makeup, she waved to the makeup artist, who hurried out.
She closed the door and said to Megan: "Gretchen just found Hawke."
Megan tied her long hair back and said lightly: "I know."
(End of this chapter)