Chapter 426: The Foundation of Global TV’s Rise

"Next, let's talk about the reform of the TV station!"

"I don't like the name of Lide TV. We will rename it to Global TV. The basic goal is to cover the entire globe and provide diverse TV programs to Chinese people worldwide. The long-term goal is to offer TV programs to the entire world."

"Based on the existing channels, we will rename them to Global Hong Kong Channel, Global International Chinese Channel, and Global International English Channel. We will add more channels as needed. Specific adjustments and designs will be discussed in future meetings, and a practical and feasible plan will be developed."

"Xizhao, you will be in charge of these tasks. The logo design will be reviewed by me."

"Understood!"

Huang Xizhao responded solemnly, quickly jotting down notes, while feeling a surge of excitement and enthusiasm about the boss's goals.

"Next is the personnel and logistics aspect."

Hearing this, Zhong Jinhui raised his attention again, as this was his area of responsibility.

"Make every effort to recruit talent from Jia Shi. Accept anyone with capability. Don't worry about whether the company can afford to support them; I'm not short on money for maintaining staff!"

"Global TV's development needs a constant influx of talent. Currently, we don't have enough talent. Talent strategy is a long-term fundamental strategy for the company, so remember this!"

"What I said at the press conference is not empty talk. I will invest at least 100 million to fully transform the TV station. This includes expanding and renovating the film and television base, as well as upgrading hardware such as clothing and equipment, aiming to make our programs top-quality."

"Jinhui, you will lead these tasks, and everyone else must cooperate."

"Jinhui, you need to come up with a plan quickly. The pressure is considerable, but I believe you can handle it!"

Seeing the boss looking at him, Zhong Jinhui felt both happy and under heavy pressure. He took a deep breath and nodded solemnly, saying, "Understood! I will not let you down!"

"Next is the reform of the company's systems. I'll set the tone, and you must implement it."

Xia Yu said with a serious expression. The implementation of the following systems would be a strong guarantee for the TV station's long-term success.

"Two new departments will be added: the Planning Department and the Screenwriting Department."

"Mai Danxiong, Li Zhaoxiong, and Tu Yongxiong, you three will be in the Planning Department. All future TV program planning will be discussed in this department."

"Xiao Ruoyuan and Xu Xiaoming, you two will be in the Screenwriting Department. I know that many TV dramas before lacked a complete script, and were either improvised by directors or written while filming. This is not acceptable. The script is the soul of a TV drama. Before filming, a complete script must be prepared, and directors must strictly follow the script during filming."

"Of course, every script can be temporarily revised by the director within the Screenwriting Department."

Seeing that Mai Danxiong and Xiao Ruoyuan nodded but had somewhat complicated expressions, Xia Yu knew they were worried about their authority and freedom being reduced.

He explained, "I understand this will restrict you somewhat, but as the saying goes, three cobblers with their wits combined are better than Zhuge Liang. You may have moments of inspiration, but they are rare. The operation of the TV station needs steady progress, not a gamble."

"In the future, the entry standards for the Planning Department and Screenwriting Department will be very strict. You must have impressive results to be considered. After approval by me and Huang Xizhao, I believe that with the collective wisdom of a group of elites, any plan or script can be made as perfect as possible. The company's profits will increase, and your bonuses will also be higher."

"I will later introduce a rigorous reward scheme. Based on the ratings of programs and TV dramas, different levels of rewards will be given. Rewards will be shared among all participants, with distribution based on individual contributions, ensuring fairness and equity. You will definitely earn more than you do now!"

"But how much you can earn depends on how well you work together to achieve outstanding results!"

"Is that clear?"

Xia Yu raised his voice and looked at Xiao Ruoyuan and the others.

"Understood. Thank you, boss!"

"We will not let you down!"

Xiao Ruoyuan and the others eagerly nodded in agreement, feeling energized.

They hadn't expected the boss's approach—rewarding screenwriters and planners based on ratings was like profit-sharing for programs. How was this different from program bonuses?

Screenwriters in Hong Kong often had a low status, with many directors not requiring scripts, and improvising or adapting as they went. The importance of a good script was recognized, as evidenced by successful Hollywood movies.

However, the situation was different in various regions, and in Hong Kong, screenwriters' status was low. In the film industry, it was even worse, with a good script selling for just a few thousand Hong Kong dollars.

Now, the boss promised a share of the program's profits, which greatly elevated the status of screenwriters in the film and television industry. If this system became known, all screenwriters in Hong Kong would be extremely grateful to Xia Yu and consider Global TV as a holy place.

Not only were the screenwriters like Xiao Ruoyuan and Xu Xiaoming thrilled, but the planning trio of Mai Danxiong and others were also excited. The clear promise from the boss gave them a new motivation to work harder and produce excellent program plans to win more bonuses.

"The fourth task is about reorganizing the staff of the TV station."

"In addition to the basic staff, our TV station has many artists and industry professionals. The current management system is outdated and does not maximize the commercial value of the artists."

"Jinhui, I'm not blaming you. You don't need to feel guilty; in my view, the artist management system in Hong Kong is outdated."

Seeing Zhong Jinhui showing a guilty expression, Xia Yu added, which relieved Zhong Jinhui.

"Establish a Global Brokerage Company as a subsidiary of the TV station. All artists, directors, screenwriters, and industry support staff under the TV station will be included under this company. In addition to signing labor contracts, we will also sign brokerage service contracts."

"Brokerage service contracts will be classified into categories such as artists, directors, screenwriters, etc., and each category will be divided into seven levels: SSS, SS, S, A, B, C, and D."

"You may not have a clear concept, so let me give an example using artists. D level is for new contracts, C level is for third-rate artists, B level is for second-rate artists, A level is for first-rate artists, S level is for top artists whose fame exceeds Hong Kong, SS level is for artists with significant global fame, and SSS level is for global superstars. In my view, among Chinese people, only the late Bruce Lee qualifies for an SSS level contract."

"The specific benefits, welfare, and obligations of each level of the brokerage contract need to be reasonably designed. Currently, in Hong Kong's film and television industry, there are not many who can qualify for S level contracts according to my standard."

"This task will be handled by Xizhao, and it will be implemented after my review."

"Xizhao, the brokerage company is very important. The goal is to ensure that with the funds I provide to shoot a TV drama, the brokerage company can arrange all personnel needed for the production, understood?"

After Xia Yu finished speaking, he looked at Huang Xizhao seriously.

Huang Xizhao, already shocked by the boss's plans, nodded solemnly and replied loudly, "Understood!"

"Do you have any questions?"

Xia Yu looked at everyone, and they all shook their heads.

Seeing this, Xia Yu nodded slightly and encouraged everyone, "These tasks are challenging, but all of you are talents I have high expectations for. I believe you can handle them!"

"Please notify everyone. At 3 PM this afternoon, gather all company employees for a meeting."

"Alright, the meeting is adjourned!"

Afterward, Xia Yu left the TV station, preparing to go home for dinner.

He believed that if the tasks assigned in this high-level meeting could be implemented, the only outcome for Wireless TV would be a beating.

For a company, an excellent management system and a strong management team are the foundations for long-term success.

It's undeniable that there are always some geniuses in the world, but Xia Yu believes that even geniuses have limited energy and cannot cover all aspects.

History has proven that collective wisdom is the strongest.

Xia Yu doesn't write scripts, nor does he know how to create program plans. Although he is familiar with many popular TV dramas and programs from the future, he can only mention some key ideas but cannot write complete scripts or plans!

He doesn't have the time or energy to do these things!

But as long as there is an elite screenwriting team and an elite planning team, he can provide a spark of inspiration, and these elites can replicate what he wants or even do it better.

This will ensure the quality of every program and TV drama, and the rate of producing high-quality content.

In the future, Global TV's competition with Wireless TV might see Wireless TV suddenly producing a hit drama, but one drama can only temporarily overshadow Global TV. Once that drama is over, there will be no more.

However, with such an excellent system, Global TV can produce eight or nine out of ten dramas better than Wireless TV.

The superiority is clear!

Xia Yu is very clear that copying programs and scripts may achieve temporary

 success, but it won't last forever. Even if he copied until 2018, what about after 2019? There would be nothing left to copy.

Such methods of imitation can only be used to accelerate Global TV's rise and are just temporary tricks. What truly ensures Global TV's stability is an excellent management system.

The essence of business management is management.

Of course, this does not mean Xia Yu will abandon using his era advantage and past experiences. Smart people maximize their resources.

Without a doubt, Xia Yu is a clever person who pays attention to the bigger picture.

Management is the right path, while past memories are the clever path. Combining both will enable Global TV to rise at the fastest speed!