Chapter 270 The second wave of public opinion hot spots
More than a dozen celebrities registered accounts and posted videos. This spectacular scene of collective outbound blessings was last seen in the Spring Festival Gala.
It is a rare occasion for a group of people to support an Internet company, and there are many popular A-list celebrities among them.
Of course, the dozen or so celebrities are not all popular, there are only seven or eight.
The rest are all from the second and third tiers, and they were handled by the brokerage company to make up the numbers.
There are also some starlets with bright minds who are starting to play the ice bucket challenge and are inviting others to participate.
This is the first time for netizens of this era to see such a grand scene, and they have begun to invite friends and invite everyone to watch the fun together.
Soon, news that celebrities from all over the world came to Qvod.com to collectively post videos began to spread everywhere, and people were discussing it in major community forums.
Just like the last time Bill Gates posted a video, people from all walks of life flocked to Qvod.com to find videos posted by celebrities and leave messages.
“Punch in and take a souvenir.”
Others are searching for celebrities one by one by name, finding out the celebrities who posted videos one by one, and putting them together into a post for other netizens to visit.
Later, a competition was formed to see who could find the most celebrities and collect all the video addresses.
Of course the fans are the most enthusiastic about checking in and commenting on celebrity videos. Fans who got the news spontaneously gathered together and started to register accounts and leave comments.
Various messages of encouragement and rainbow farts kept appearing under the video.
The influx of a large number of people caused the server of Qvod.com to be overloaded. Fortunately, these people did not pour in all at once, giving Kou Hongfei enough processing time.
But the bad news is, the influx is getting bigger and bigger.
Qin Shaoyan strolled around the campus network and understood what happened to Qvod.com.
He thought about it and immediately called Xiong Jiajia, "Everyone who asked you to go to work quickly, come to live now."
"Let them all go to Qvod.com and find the stars Post the video, make a fuss about it below.”
Xiong Jiajia was a little surprised, “I remember you opened Qvod.com, right?”
"Yes, it's mine." Qin Shaoyan replied without hesitation, "Is there any problem?"
"You do this in your own business?" Xiong Jiajia found it incredible, "Aren't you afraid of trouble?" Is something going on? "
"What we want now is popularity, and what we want is something going on." Qin Shaoyan said decisively, "This way there will be popularity, this way there will be topics, and this way there will be traffic."
“Only in this way can the website have exposure and popularity, and the valuation can go up!”
Xiong Jiajia thought for a while and asked: “Can you please stop scolding Bingbing, I like Bingbing .”
"Don't bring your personal preferences to work." Qin Shaoyan criticized harshly, "Work is work, life is life."
"Ask your employees to be full of energy, and don't let any celebrities go! ”
Qin Shaoyan then called another Mr. Xiong, Xiong Xiaoge.
“Mr. Xiong, another wave of public opinion hot spots on Qvod.com you want is coming.”
Xiong Xiaoge was still meeting with entrepreneurs looking for investment at this time, and was very excited when he saw Qin Shaoyan’s call. Surprised.
"Mr. Qin, what have you done?"
"We have a small cross-border cooperation with the entertainment industry." Qin Shaoyan said lightly, "This is an attempt to expand. You know, quickly Bo.com has been looking to get involved in the entertainment industry. "
Xiong Xiaoge immediately asked his assistant to bring him a laptop. He opened the Qvod.com website and immediately understood what was happening.
In addition to the recommendation seats in the first row of the homepage, the second row is full of videos of various celebrities.
“Hey, why didn’t I hear you say that you have connections in the entertainment industry?” Xiong Xiaoge was a little surprised.
"How dare I open up the entertainment business if it doesn't matter." Qin Shaoyan smiled slightly, rested for a moment, and said slowly, "This wave of traffic can last for a while. Although it is not as sensational as Bill Gates, it is better than lasting. We must take advantage of it. This opportunity."
Xiong Xiaoge nodded with satisfaction, "As expected of Mr. Qin, what a good idea."
"It's just a small trick, the rest depends on Mr. Xiong." He flattered Xiong Xiaoge without leaving a trace, hinting to him that he should put more effort into negotiating with YouTube.
Xiong Xiaoge naturally understood the meaning of Qin Shao's words and agreed immediately.
After hanging up the phone, Xiong Xiaoge continued to look at the PPT in his hand.
Coincidentally, this is also a project for a video website.
The concept of video websites has become popular recently, and many video website entrepreneurs have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, looking for investment everywhere.
Recently, Xiong Xiaoge has received financing proposals from several video websites, some of which are just demo versions, and some even only have a PPT.
Zhang Youyou, the entrepreneur sitting opposite Xiong Xiaoge, was talking about the plan, but Xiong Xiaoge remained silent.
When the entrepreneur finished speaking, Xiong Xiaoge suddenly asked: "Does your project have any special advantages?"
Zhang Youyou was stunned for a moment and said confidently: "I have an EMBA degree from China Europe International Business School. I have worked in large foreign companies such as Motorola, Alcoa, Bausch & Lomb, etc. I have profound theoretical and practical experience in management training." "
"Our video website has a unique philosophy and values, and will try to adopt a business model that is different from other video websites."
Xiong Xiaoge frowned, "I'm not asking you this. I’m asking you what’s special about this video website?”
“Such as website technical solutions, website features, marketing strategy”
“Well, I don’t understand technology, but I recruit. The team is all programmers who came back from Silicon Valley in the United States,” Zhang Youyou said immediately, “Some of them worked at YouTube.”
Xiong Xiaoge glanced at Zhang Youyou and asked expressionlessly: "Can you get the "Information Network Audiovisual Program License"?"
Zhang Youyou was stunned, what is that?
Xiong Xiaoge continued to ask: "Then do you know Bill Gates?"
Zhang Youyou was even more confused. If I knew Bill Gates, why would I come to you to attract investment?
Xiong Xiaoge asked the last question, "Do you have any connections in the entertainment industry?"
"I'm sorry, Mr. Xiong, I work on the Internet." Zhang Youyou said bravely, "I don't know anyone in the entertainment industry."
Xiong Xiaoge closed the financing plan without hesitation and said calmly : "You go back first, and we will think about it later."
Looking at Zhang Youyou who left in disappointment, Xiong Xiaoge sneered several times.
How dare you come out to cheat money when you have nothing.
Go back and practice again.
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The next day, Qvod.com once again dominated the newspaper headlines.
Well, it’s the headline of the entertainment section.
Last time, Bill Gates, the world's richest man, was still qualified to be on the front page. The remaining Internet tycoons could only mix the technology and economic pages.
Popular film and television stars also have entertainment versions, but the entertainment version is more eye-catching.
Internet tycoons are just like that in the eyes of ordinary people. They are not very attractive and are far less familiar to people than entertainment stars.
Ordinary people pay more attention to entertainment stars’ gossips, gossips and the like.
Seeing entertainment stars collectively posting videos on Qvod.com naturally aroused the curiosity of the melon-eaters and started discussing them one after another.
Quavo.com is even more lively than usual.
Under Qin Shaoyan’s instructions, Kou Hongfei opened the video playback rankings and added some water to the celebrities’ videos. In just one morning, Lu Yi's video climbed to the first place, and the video was also ranked in the most conspicuous position on the homepage.
The number of views in the first place is much higher than that of Hu Jun in the second place, which is very prominent.
Then Ren Quan’s fans quit, started taunting Lu Yi in the comment area, and started a war of words with the other fans.
The more they argue, the more popular it becomes, and Lu Yi’s blessing video skyrockets.
In the afternoon, Ren Quan’s video playback volume also surged, squeezing out Hu Jun’s position, and followed closely.
The fun was getting even bigger now. People from major social platforms such as Campus Network, Tianya, and Maopu came to watch in droves, and some people kept broadcasting the battle.
For a time, the hot topic of discussion on major social platforms was which celebrity was the most popular on the Internet.
Lu Yi and Ren Quan’s fans were at loggerheads. Although everyone was watching it with gusto, they were confused and didn’t understand why they started to quarrel?
Other celebrity fans were not busy watching the show. When they saw that the number of views of the celebrities they supported was obviously lagging behind, they began to organize and ran to support.
After hearing the news, fans began to leave crazy comments. Some fans are already calling on everyone to watch the video a few more times and increase the number of views, so that they will be ranked at the front.
Don’t underestimate the persistence of fans at any time. Unlike the fake traffic brought by later generations of data workers, the fans at this time are basically real people.
And there is no difference from those fans in later generations. There is no shortage of moderate fans, extreme fans, crazy fans, and bastard fans.
In the 1980s and 1990s, Hong Kong and Taiwan stars were at each other's throats, fans were fighting each other, and they used any means to scold and criticize each other. The things in later generations' fan circles are all leftover from other people's games.
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The feud on Qvod.com lasted for several days, and the popularity remained high.
When Davis saw the backend data provided by Qvod.com for several consecutive days, his face became more and more tense day by day.
He was surprised and happy. What he was happy about was that Qvod.com was so popular. The data was like riding a rocket, and the curve seemed to be fake.
What is surprising is that Qvod’s performance was so good that the other party took advantage of the situation and insisted on the price of US$320 million.
Davis also took the time to visit Qvod.com. The other party generously showed him the backstage and showed him the data changes of Qvod.com in one day.
The other party was so candid, Davis knew that the data must be true, and even if it was fake, it would not be a big deal.
Davis asked his assistant to collect domestic newspapers in China and some comments on the Internet, and finally compiled them into a PPT and sent them back to the headquarters via email.
After talking to his boss at the headquarters, Davis discussed it with other shareholder representatives for a while.
Finally, YouTube agreed to acquire Kuaibo.com for US$300 million, but refused to add more.
After a day at Kuaibo.com, Zhang Pingyi responded on behalf of Qin Shaoyan, agreeing to the price.
Davis finally breathed a sigh of relief, even though it cost an extra 60 million US dollars to finally settle the matter.
Whether Qvod.com is worth US$300 million is a matter of opinion.
From the scale and volume of the website, to the market prospects, development potential, and then to the entry ticket to the Chinese market.
Finally, the valuation of YouTube itself has increased. This deal is still a good deal.
The next step is for both parties to sign a letter of intent for cooperation.
Although signing a letter of intent for cooperation does not mean an acquisition, there are countless details to be dealt with before the contract can be officially signed.
But signing the letter of intent means that both parties have reached an agreement, and the rest is just a matter of going through the process.
On the day of the signing ceremony, the YouTube team and shareholder representatives were all present, and everyone seemed much more relaxed.
When the motorcade arrived at the hotel, David Banks noticed something was wrong as soon as he got off the car.
Every time there is a meeting, there are reporters waiting at the door, but today it was deserted and there were not many people in sight.
David Banks was a little surprised, "Why didn't I see the reporter?"
Davis was so satisfied that he didn't care about it, "I didn't see anything strange about the reporter. After the signing is completed, we will hold a press conference together, and the reporters will naturally come by then."< br>
While talking, Davis led the people towards the hotel door.
David Banks vaguely felt that something was not right. For such an important event as the signing ceremony, even if no reporters were interested, Qvod.com would probably notify a few reporters to come.
Everyone walked into the conference hall prepared by the hotel, which had been decorated for a long time.
The background curtain for the signing ceremony has been hung up, with the logos of YouTube and Qvod.com printed on it, and "Signing Ceremony" written in Chinese and English
The scene was decorated in a stylish way, with a row of snacks and a row of wine glasses placed on the tables on both sides.
On the table used for the signing ceremony, two bottles of champagne were specially placed.
Davis walked over happily, picked up the champagne and looked at it, "They are really thoughtful in preparing it. This wine looks good."
Everyone started to talk and laugh in a relaxed mood. Get up and the atmosphere gradually becomes relaxed.
People from Kuaibo.com also walked in quickly and greeted the YouTube team enthusiastically.
Davis glanced at the crowd and found that all the shareholder representatives of Qvod.com were here, as well as the representatives from Chao Ability Co., Ltd. last time.
But he was the only one who didn't see Qin Shaoyan.
Davis was very surprised and asked Zhang Pingyi: "Zhang, why didn't John come?"
"Mr. Qin is ill and still has a high fever." Zhang Pingyi sighed, "He is not physically fit to attend such an occasion, so I will sign on his behalf."
Davis was startled. He thought Qin Shaoyan was pretending to be sick to hide from him, and let Zhang Pingyi come forward to make a fool of himself.
Now he doesn't come to important occasions like the signing ceremony. He seems to be really sick.
However, Davis no longer cared about Qin Shaoyan's condition and said with a smile: "Let's get started."
Zhang Pingyi and David Banks each sat at the signing ceremony as company representatives. In front of the ceremony table, I took out the letter of intent and read it.
With a stroke of his pen, David Banks signed his name on the letter of intent in front of him, and then prepared to hand it to Zhang Pingyi.
But as soon as he turned around, David Banks was stunned. Zhang Pingyi held the pen and looked at the letter of intent, but made no move.
"Zhang, sign." David Banks urged.
Zhang Pingyi looked solemn and slowly picked up the pen. As soon as the pen tip landed on the paper, he suddenly put down the pen.
David Banks was stunned, and Davis next to him was also stunned.
Before they could ask questions, Xiong Xiaoge suddenly stood up and said, "I'm sorry, we won't sell it."
Walterfak? !
Davis was confused, what kind of plane are you doing?
The price has been negotiated, didn’t you agree, and now it’s time to sign, what do you mean by going back on it?
Is there still a price increase?
What is the difference between what you are doing and Yahoo?
What is the difference between it and those companies that are vulgar, unscrupulous, and unethical?
The representatives of Chao Ability Co., Ltd. also stood up and said, "We express our regret and hope to have the opportunity to cooperate in the future."
After that, one after another, the shareholder representatives stood up silently and followed Xiong Xiaoge out of the door.
Zhang Minyi looked at David Banks with a troubled face, "Sorry, it seems that the signing ceremony will end early."
Davis was instantly furious, "Zhang! Qin Shaoyan Where? I want to see him!”
“He must give me an explanation!”
"Otherwise I will sue the United Nations."
(End of Chapter)