Age of Legends

Chapter 119 Top Rank
The fact that Chen Xuran comes to the Wang family less often doesn't mean anything. After all, Zhang Chen doesn't live at Wang Shuowei's house usually. He just goes to Wang Bowen's filming site in his free time on weekends. And sometimes he doesn't go home but goes to the TV station. At most, he didn't see Chen Xuran coming to visit the set.

Secondly, Chen Xuran is the top host of the TV station after all. She has a lot of work and activities to do on a daily basis. Not to mention some provincial and municipal public welfare and evening party activities, she has to take part in them, so it is possible that she has no free time.

Thinking of this, Zhang Chen felt a little relieved.

Start planning for the second phase.

To this end, Wang Bowen chose another Saturday to discuss the next step with Zhang Chen when the previous project was completed.

"Cosplay exhibition, I always feel that this project of 'Play in Rongcheng' is a little hard to understand. It is still very new in China and no one has done it before. If we are the first one, can we succeed?" Wang Bowen raised a reasonable question.

"A serious cosplay exhibition will definitely not make much money." Let's not talk about the later generations that are more developed in this field. In the end, cosplay is still an entertainment activity supported by interest. Many cosplayers in later generations, except for those who spread on social media and have a certain fan base to operate. Most of the middle and lower sections of the spindle shape are still self-luminous. Attending an event basically requires paying money, ranging from hundreds to thousands, and the fees given by the organizer are sometimes not enough to cover the cost of clothing. Occasionally, there are some small circles that become popular and make a little money by producing some exquisite photos and peripherals.

Only when it reaches a certain level can this kind of exhibition make money by selling tickets, but it is definitely not possible now.

How could Zhang Chen not know this?

"The cosplay exhibition is just a form of expression. I just think that based on the trends at home and abroad, there will be an industry with very impressive development in the future. Godfather, take a look at what the IT industry in this world is closely related to? It is home computers. The development of home computers is closely related to the development of computer game entertainment. Sometimes a well-made game can increase the sales of new computers. The whole world is forming a huge industrial chain around virtual game entertainment."

"Looking at the domestic market, this industry chain is not yet well-formed. But if we can take advantage of this opportunity to build relationships and resources here in advance, we will have a great advantage in this regard."

Wang Bowen nodded at this point. "So this is the new generation of humans. You people of the new era are exposed to computer games and online games, and you can see the future world earlier. This is why I don't object to Wang Shuowei playing games. We can't ask today's young people to play games in the old way."

Wang Shuowei was still hiding in the room playing games, while Zhang Chen could continue to discuss this topic with Wang Bowen.

"The animation, comics, and game industry, referred to as the ACG industry, will definitely become very large in the future according to the current development trend. We want to enter the market with the cosplay exhibition."

In this era, cities like Rongcheng actually have a lot of cosplay foundations. In the early 1990s, before the concept officially appeared, there were posters made at Japanese anime exhibitions such as "banner girls". The rise of the concept means that there are audiences who can imitate it, and the domestic groups who like it are all active in a small range.

Rongcheng has always been the forefront of cosplay, and is the fourth largest city in China along with the capital, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. It has always been at the forefront of the entertainment industry.

Several shopping malls in the city center have always been gathering places for local cosplayers. According to Zhang Chen's impression, the first cosplay show in Rongcheng will probably be held next year. However, it can only be called a show, which is a gathering of some individual enthusiasts in the local circle, and it cannot reach the form of an exhibition.

What should we do to achieve the form of an exhibition?
and capital alliance.

Capital will only move according to the policy direction.

Now Wang Bowen holds the policy banner of the "Digital Culture Festival". "So, Godfather, I think our cosplay exhibition is just a stepping stone. Our real business is to make money from computer manufacturers and video game manufacturers."

Where does the money come from to organize such an exhibition?

This is the key.

Zhang Chen gave the answer. Cosplay is just a skin, a skin that serves as a policy indicator, but behind this, this exhibition has the government's endorsement and the support of the country's grand strategy, which is enough.

Now various software, computer and technology companies have chosen to settle and invest in Rongcheng. As long as the cosplay exhibition and the ACG industry are linked together, the landscape will open up.

All ACG industry practitioners can become their resident merchants and advertising sponsors!
Now, all the technology companies that have invested and settled in Rongcheng Software Base, Software Park and Industrial Park can show their heads at this exhibition. For those large companies that are planning to inspect here, this exhibition is more of a window. They only need to spend a small amount of advertising fees and occupy a spot to observe closely the city's tolerance for technology companies and the degree of policy support. It is a background check to achieve great things with little money.

"So next, you, godfather, will have to go out in person." Zhang Chen said, "You will have to contact these software companies and computer companies in person. There are a few key points where you are likely to win advertisements."

Zhang Chen took out a piece of paper with a number of companies outlined on it.

"Is it very likely that they will come to this exhibition?" Wang Bowen asked, "They won't listen to your boasting. If they do, I will be turned away. Not only will I be embarrassed, but I will also delay things!"

"How do you know if you don't try? I usually pay attention to these news when I play games online, so of course I know that people are keen to show up in such occasions! I just happened to think of this, so I wrote down these companies. You can call the other party first, of course, contact them through official channels, and if they are interested, then discuss cooperation!"

Wang Bowen nodded, looked at the list given by Zhang Chen, and frowned slightly.

Really...is it possible?

The list Zhang Chen gave is certainly feasible. There may be some deviations, but without exception, they are all potential advertisers who are willing to show up at the exhibition.

Of course, I can't be too sure, so I told Wang Bowen that it was very likely. I won't delve into this matter.

There was no way Zhang Chen could tell him that these companies were the relevant ACG practitioners and the permanent manufacturers of future exhibitions!

This kind of ACG exhibition with official endorsement is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Rongcheng's ACG entertainment market ranks third in the country. The companies in the industry that have been investigated are trying every means to find opportunities to enter. Being able to appear at the Digital Culture Festival exhibition, advertising only costs a few dollars, and the income brought is limitless!
Here, Wang Bowen used his upper-level connections to attract advertising sponsors for the exhibition and promote exhibition booths.

Zhang Chen is now mobilizing the cosplay team.

As long as Wang Bowen can attract capital and money, Zhang Chen will be able to change the simple structure of the early cosplay exhibitions in the future and hold the first truly large-scale cosplay exhibition in China!
Both his style and vision are top-notch in this era!
(End of this chapter)