After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 176 I'll Help You Pay Your Debt

Zhou Haoran found Director Meng.

Talk about your needs.

"The ad has been taken down?" Meng Xuemin was very curious. "Why was it taken down?"

Zhou Haoran said: "One video used the background of 'Family Affairs' and the other used the background of 'Doraemon'. Both are suspected of copyright infringement."

Meng Xuemin said with a smile: "What are you afraid of? It's okay!"

Zhou Haoran coughed and told the truth, "Infringement is the official reason, but the real reason is that I need to remove these two ads."

"Hmm?" Meng Xuemin frowned slightly. "Did you have a falling out with your client?"

"fine."

Zhou Haoran cannot tell the truth here. He cannot say that he is the client and that these two advertisements are his own production and sales.

Meng Xuemin was a little worried. "You have to handle this matter well. If the client comes to the station, even if the station can withstand the pressure, the leaders will still do you..."

"That's nothing!" Zhou Haoran waved his hand. "I'm doing this, and you're still not trusting me?"

Meng Xuemin hummed, "If I want to refund the advertising fee, it's still very troublesome. The process will be very complicated, and it will take several months to get it back."

Zhou Haoran said: "No need to retreat."

"Not retreating?"

Meng Xuemin opened his eyes wide.

Zhou Haoran was also a little surprised, "Can the advertising fee really be refunded?"

Meng Xuemin said, "You can retreat."

Zhou Haoran didn't expect the TV station to be so generous. "Advertising infringement is illegal, right? It violates the Advertising Law? And you can still get a refund?"

"The platforms are different. If it were Red Star TV, I definitely wouldn't refund it." Meng Xuemin was still worried about offending clients. "But terrestrial channels are different. They have fewer advertisers to begin with, so we have to take good care of them. Let alone advertising violations, even if a client unilaterally wants to modify the terms of cooperation, most of the time the station will agree."

This is also normal.

Whoever has scarce resources dominates.

For terrestrial channels, there are many channels and advertising spaces, but there are few high-quality businesses that advertise.

Zhou Haoran said bluntly, "No need to return the money. If you do, I don't know how many favors I'll have to pay. Especially the general channel, it will make them unhappy."

Meng Xuemin pondered, "Then don't return it. Let them reserve the advertising time for you. When you need it in the future, just mention it and they'll push your ad up... How much advertising time is left?"

"Half a month."

Zhou Haoran was very surprised.

He thought he would just throw it away.

I didn’t expect that I could store the advertising time slots for half a month and put ads in them when needed in the future.

This is not a small amount. During the prime time of the Life Channel, there are 6 15-second advertisements every day for half a month; during the ordinary time of the Comprehensive Channel, there are 5 15-second advertisements every day for half a month.

If operated well, these advertising resources can still have great value!
Meng Xuemin nodded. "Then save it and use it when needed. Don't just take it off the shelf and leave it alone. That's too rude and will offend customers."

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "By the way, Director, have you encountered any trouble? I can see that you don't look very happy."

"Don't mention it!"

Meng Xuemin was very annoyed when he waved his hand.

"What's going on? Can I help?"

Zhou Haoran also wanted to return the favor.

Meng Xuemin sighed, "I can't help."

"Tell me about it!"

"The previous order from Liu Zebin."

"That 20 order?"

As soon as Zhou Haoran heard him say it was this order, he understood what was going on.

Last week, Liu Zebin, the team leader of Group 4, signed the largest order since the reorganization of the sales department.

Worth 20 yuan!

But controversy ensued.

Liu Zebin is the salesperson brought over by Director Meng from the Urban Channel.

The 20 contract he signed was to snatch a client from the Urban Channel!

This is against the rules.

According to the TV station's sales registration system, if you want to contact other people's customers, you must submit a report and apply, and you cannot engage in internal competition to grab orders.

Liu Zebin quietly poached a client from his old employer, a large order worth 20 yuan.

It would be strange if the urban channel agreed!

Meng Xuemin said, "Now that it's market-oriented, each channel has to be self-sufficient. They're putting a lot of pressure on me to fire Liu Zebin."

"If you ask me..." Zhou Haoran hesitated, "If you ask me, this really can't be blamed on the Urban Channel. Our salesperson broke the rules in the first place."

Meng Xuemin said embarrassmently: "Isn't the Life Channel facing a financial crisis?"

Zhou Haoran smiled.

How could you not hear the hidden meaning in his words?
Liu Zebin dared to poach a big client from his former employer, most likely with the approval of Director Meng.

If you meet a leader who is decisive and ruthless, there is no need to worry.

Just fire Liu Zebin directly.

Anyway, the order has been signed. The best solution is to take the benefits and find a close family member to take the blame.

Director Meng is not the type to get rid of someone after he has done his job.

Zhou Haoran smiled and asked, "Director, what are you going to do? Are you going to fire Team Leader Liu?"

"How is that possible?" Meng Xuemin couldn't agree no matter what. "Not to mention whether it would be disheartening, the sales department is looking for people right now. If we fire him, wouldn't that be cutting off our own arm?"

Zhou Haoran nodded, "That's really hard to handle."

Meng Xuemin said in a deep voice, "The pressure is enormous. One of the deputy directors has even stated that sales work can't be solely based on performance, and that we must abide by organizational discipline. I thought this matter was simple, but I didn't expect the Urban Channel to be so unaccommodating."

Zhou Haoran thought for a moment and asked, "Is the city channel the TV drama channel?"

"Huh?" Meng Xuemin was surprised that he changed the subject and responded, "About the same. During the Golden Theater period, the urban channels broadcast TV dramas, and the ratings are the highest locally. Imported Hong Kong and American dramas are also very popular."

Red Star TV has five major channels.

In addition to Red Star TV, there are four terrestrial channels: Comprehensive Channel, Urban Channel, Life Channel and Sports Channel.

For comprehensive channels, the highest-rated programs are news and entertainment programs;

On the urban channel, the highest-rated shows are TV dramas;

On the Life Channel, the programs that have the highest ratings are those about people’s livelihood.

Every evening from 8pm to 10pm, the city channel has the highest ratings in the entire harbor. People love to watch TV dramas. It can be said that this is the channel that broadcasts the most Hong Kong dramas in the country.

For example, the 95 version of the Hong Kong drama "The Return of the Condor Heroes" is now very popular all over the country.

In fact, it was introduced to the urban channel as early as last year.

After the works became popular in Haigang, they were purchased from all over the country, sparking a nationwide Jin Yong craze.

Zhou Haoran suggested: "Director, why don't I take care of this!"

"You?" Meng Xuemin was slightly stunned. "What are you doing?"

Zhou Haoran said, "The City Channel's dissatisfaction is because we stole a 20 yuan order from them. Why not just return it to them?"

Meng Xuemin couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Return? What can I use to return it?"

Zhou Haoran pointed at himself and said, "I'll pay it back."

"Ok?"

Meng Xuemin didn't understand what he meant.

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "I'll find a way to sign an order worth 20, and then give it to the Metropolitan Channel and return it to them. Isn't this matter solved?"

Meng Xuemin thought this was a fantasy, "Are you kidding me?"

Zhou Haoran said calmly, "I only have one request. You have to give me my commission. For a 20 yuan order, the commission is 3 yuan. You can't find an excuse to deduct it from me."

"Can the TV station deduct your commission?" Meng Xuemin thought he was underestimating the company. "The sales commission is 20% in total. 15% goes to the salesperson, and 5% goes to the sales department. That's the station's rule."

In other words, if Zhou Haoran really signed a contract with the Urban Channel, the 5% commission would belong to the Urban Channel Sales Department, and the 15% commission would belong to him.

The TV station is not like many private enterprises that try every possible means to find fault with sales staff and deduct commissions.

Zhou Haoran was relieved and said happily, "That's settled! It's just a small matter. No need to worry about it, and there's no need to fire Team Leader Liu. I'll pay back the 20 yuan order!"

"How can I use you?"

"It should!"

"No..." Meng Xuemin found it hard to believe. "How can you sign a 20 yuan order? You don't even have high-quality old customers."

Zhou Haoran said, "These are all trivial matters. Director, just wait and see! Next week, I'll get the order contract back!"

Seeing how easy he said it, Meng Xuemin was even more incredulous. "Have you already discussed it?"

Zhou Haoran smiled. "No, it's just a matter of one sentence. I told you I'm creating a new sales model where customers beg me, not me begging them. Since the customers beg me, I have the final say on how to sign the contract."

Meng Xuemin looked at him intently.

Not sure if he was bragging or stating the facts.

"Director, this is settled. Go find the Metropolitan Channel and talk to them. Don't let them put any pressure on us. We were dishonest in the first place, and we owe them money. We should pay it back."

Zhou Haoran was very generous.

Meng Xuemin took a deep breath. He had seen too many miracles from this kid. He asked in a low voice, "Haoran, can you really do it?"

"can!"

"But……"

"Director, don't hesitate. My commission is quite good, and it can also help me pay off my debts and solve my urgent needs. Isn't that great?"

Zhou Haoran persuaded him to adopt his plan.

Meng Xuemin felt guilty and sighed, "Haoran, if you transfer this 20 yuan order to the urban channel, it won't be reflected in our sales charts. If you can really sign such a large order, maybe you'll have a chance to compete for the annual sales champion by the end of the year..."

"It's just the top seller," Zhou Haoran said unconcernedly. "That's nothing. I can surpass Zhong Jiantong anytime I want. I don't mind the 20."

Meng Xuemin was moved, but felt that he was at a great disadvantage.

I cannot bear to adopt such a plan.

"Okay, it's settled!"

Zhou Haoran felt that he was a bit fussy.

A wave of his hand.

Made a decision.

"Director, go make the arrangements! The pressure from the Metropolitan Channel is too great. If they actually fire Team Leader Liu, that would be disastrous. Act now!"

(End of this chapter)