This director lacks vision.

Chapter 16 Rebuilding the Godfather's Glory!

Seeing Zhang Chaoyang frown, Jiang Yifeng had already anticipated it. He said to the beauties around him, "You all go out first, Nazha, you go outside and wait for me too."

After everyone had left, Jiang Yifeng said, "Mr. Zhang, do you remember when I first met you, I quoted a line from the movie The Godfather?"

Zhang Chaoyang nodded and said, "I remember you quoted Corleone, saying that men shouldn't be timid."

Jiang Yifeng started flattering him.

"In my heart, you are the real godfather of the Internet. Back then, you were featured in the Huamin Daily and were listed alongside Bill Gates."

Upon seeing you, the first thing that came to mind was a line from The Godfather.

That's why he uttered Corleone's famous quote.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chaoyang's lips unconsciously curled up.

I feel very comfortable.

Flattery is a very selective activity, depending heavily on the person involved.

Zhang Chaoyang would have been immune to flattery from ordinary people long ago.

However, Jiang Yifeng's interactions with Zhang Chaoyang were basically equal dialogues, and he even managed to embarrass Zhang Chaoyang on several occasions.

He now takes the initiative to bow down and flatter Zhang Chaoyang, making it impossible for Zhang Chaoyang to be unhappy.

Moreover, Jiang Yifeng was very good at flattery, directly using the words he said when the two first met to introduce the concept of the Godfather.

It serves as a foreshadowing, is targeted, and appears very sincere.

Zhang Chaoyang really appreciated it.

To hide his smile, he deliberately covered the corner of his mouth with his palm, pretending to be thinking.

Seeing this, Jiang Yifeng knew that flattery was working well, so he continued, "I've been trading stocks recently and have studied some materials."

In its 2018 report on the development of Chinese internet companies, China International Capital Corporation (CICC) introduced a concept that places Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent (Tencent) together as BAT.

This report predicts that the future of China's internet companies will be dominated by BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent).

Nowadays, the younger generation on the internet only knows about Ma, Ma, and Li.

Especially Ma Yun.

He started the latest, yet gained the highest prestige, becoming an idol for many young people and hailed as the godfather of the new generation of the internet.

Hearing this, Zhang Chaoyang felt slightly displeased, but still said, "Ma Yun is eloquent and hardworking, so it's normal for her to have some achievements."

I invited him to a bar for drinks, but he left after half an hour, saying he had to go back to work overtime.

Jiang Yifeng shook his head and said, "I don't think Ma Yun's high reputation is due to her hard work and eloquence, but rather to her business model."

His Taobao store enabled thousands of merchants to make money alongside him.

Those who made money naturally became Ma Yun's supporters, willing to cheer for him and respect him as their godfather.

To be honest, I'm a little disappointed that you invited me here today for such a decadent lifestyle.

Ma Yun is practicing the idea of ​​"making it easy to do business anywhere," leading a group of Taobao merchants to get rich with him, and step by step ascending to the throne of godfather.

But you, boss, are wasting your life here.

The more decadent one becomes, the more anxious one gets, the less one can find the value in life, and in the end, all that remains is endless emptiness.

A true godfather should be a patriarch, willing to use his resources to help and mentor the next generation after achieving his own success.

Zhang Chaoyang realized that Jiang Yifeng's flattery earlier was just a feint, and now he was scolding his boss.

But he couldn't refute it, because Jiang Yifeng's words made sense.

Jiang Yifeng paused for a moment, then changed the subject, bringing up the topic of overseas countries again.

"Boss, you must know that after YouTube was acquired by Google, it launched the YouTube Partner Program last year."

Creators are allowed to include ads in their videos, and the platform even helps creators create pre-roll ads, with ad revenue split 40/60.

After the launch of this plan, YouTube saw a surge in high-quality creators and viewers, and its market share rose steadily, making it the world's number one video website.

Google also benefited from this, with its advertising revenue increasing dramatically and its corporate reputation soaring. Larry Page and Sergey Brin instantly became the godfathers of Silicon Valley technology.

I think Sohu Video could learn from YouTube.

Zhang Chaoyang understood Jiang Yifeng's logic and said, "After all you've said, you just want me to agree to let you start an account and become a video blogger."

"This is just a side note," Jiang Yifeng said righteously. "I think YouTube's development strategy is very suitable for Sohu Video."

Sohu has Sohu.com and Sogou, and its advertising resources are second only to Baidu. It can import advertising resources into Sohu videos and cultivate a group of video bloggers who can produce high-quality content.

These video bloggers will help Sohu Video become number one in the industry, thereby attracting more advertisers and benefiting the group company.

And you, boss, as the head of Sohu, have nurtured so many video bloggers; they will surely sing your praises and haile you as the godfather of the internet. Restoring that godfather's glory is our inescapable duty!

Zhang Chaoyang: "..."

Although Jiang Yifeng had his own selfish motives, his logic was sound.

Ma Yun's high reputation in the early days was due to a large number of people who made money with him, and these people naturally wanted to protect Ma Yun.

When Ma Yun started working on Tmall and cracking down on counterfeit goods on Taobao, his reputation deteriorated.

The same applies abroad.

YouTube's business model has supported a large number of bloggers.

Google was hailed as a superstar from then on, and the reputations of Larry Page and Sergey Brin rose steadily.

They don't need to do anything; a bunch of bloggers will naturally defend them.

If Sohu really launches a program to support video bloggers and succeeds, Zhang Chaoyang's reputation will definitely soar.

Moreover, Sohu has this resource.

In the 2008 financial reports of Chinese internet companies, Baidu ranked first in advertising revenue with an annual income of 4.8 million US dollars, followed by Sohu and Sina, both around 2 million US dollars.

Zhang Chaoyang smiled and said, "You're really shameless. If the company wants to cultivate video bloggers, it needs to first promote a leading figure to set an example and attract more video bloggers to join."

"Are you the ringleader?"

“Boss is wise, but I am not the leader. You are. I suggest you personally join the fray and create an account as well.”

"What can I do with this account? I didn't get many viewers when I broadcast the news before."

Zhang Chaoyang worked as a news anchor in 07, personally reporting news, but unfortunately the program was not well-received and it was quickly discontinued.

Jiang Yifeng said, "Aren't you a postdoctoral fellow in physics at MIT? Why don't you record some lecture videos and teach physics to netizens?"

Zhang Chaoyang was intrigued by Jiang Yifeng's suggestion.

The ultimate goal of scientists is theology, and the ultimate goal of entrepreneurs is to become teachers.

"Okay, write down your ideas in a plan and send it to my email."

Let me take a look first.

"OK, I'll send it to you tomorrow."

Jiang Yifeng smiled and agreed.

His sole purpose was to get Zhang Chaoyang to agree to let him choose a name.

Jiang Yifeng's plan is that if he has an account, he can gather a group of fans and form a personal brand.

The impact of the works produced after that will be guaranteed.

While shooting feature films to earn high-quality rewards, Jiang Yifeng can also shoot some web series or short films to earn some small rewards in a quick and easy way.

Jiang Yifeng wasn't very confident that the entire Sohu Group would implement a plan to support bloggers.

After all, many internet companies at this time still have an elite perspective, and whether it's blogs or videos, they mostly hire celebrities and elites.

I don't think much of grassroots bloggers, and I'm even less willing to share money with them.

This is how Youku drove away a large number of creators.

But Jiang Yifeng's strategy is to bind [himself/himself].

If Zhang Chaoyang is interested, he can create his own account to teach physics, which would be an exception.

Jiang Yifeng following suit and starting a new number is highly likely to succeed.

"You're no fun at all. I invited you here to have some fun, and you're talking to me about work. What a killjoy."

Hearing Zhang Chaoyang's complaint, Jiang Yifeng retorted, "I don't really like your way of having fun."

If you hadn't called me, I would be on the sofa at home right now, watching a movie with Nazar in my arms.

It's not as comfortable as here.

Instead of being met with a counterattack, Zhang Chaoyang smiled.

He said, "Alright, that's enough for today. I won't keep you from enjoying your time together."

We'll meet up again another day after we've finalized our hiking plans.

Jiang Yifeng nodded and reminded him, "Don't forget my appearance fee!"

Zhang Chaoyang: "..."

(End of this chapter)