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Text Chapter 99 The Queen of Magazines

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    Who is Tina Brown?  ?????????????If you are a person in the media industry in later generations, you will naturally be familiar with her when mentioning her, and everyone will give a thumbs up and look up to this legendary figure in the media industry, Taishan Beidou.  But Zhang Shaoping really had no impression of her. She was so unfamiliar that he could only humbly ask Shi Yangde for advice. What dazzling achievements did this female editor have? Her reputation could spread across the ocean to Hong Kong, the "Pearl of the Orient".  To be honest, at this time, Tina Brown is not the "magazine queen" who has repeatedly given orders to bring magazines back to life. She has only one achievement so far, which is that she single-handedly revitalized the almost-defunct "Talk" magazine, and then  It was packaged and sold to Comte Nast, the largest media group in the United States.  "Chat" is an old British magazine with a history of 300 years. Its audience is mainly aristocrats and celebrities.  At that time, Tina Brown was still studying at Oxford University, with the aura of "The Most Promising Female Journalist" selected by "The Times" on her head. The brains of "Tatler" magazine felt that it was almost closed anyway, so they might as well hire  Tina Brown will be the editor-in-chief and it will be a gimmick. Maybe it will sell a few more copies.  Tina Brown did not disappoint. The sales volume of "Talk" quickly increased from more than 2,000 copies per issue, and soon exceeded the 10,000 mark.  In 1979, Tina Brown, who was only 26 years old, became the editor-in-chief of "Talk" magazine with her extraordinary ability, and then she was determined to reform.  In 1981, Diana, a commoner woman, married Crown Prince Charles. She immediately captured the audience's gossip hearts and concocted the "Cinderella Story". The magazine sales suddenly quadrupled.  By the time last year, the impressive results achieved by "Tatler" magazine became more and more noticeable, it finally found favor with Nast.  The ability to revive a magazine that was on the verge of bankruptcy is indeed very powerful, but after all, Tina Brown has only been the editor-in-chief of one magazine. Zhang Shaoping has questions about whether she can manage several magazines.  Shi Yangde saw Zhang Shaoping's hesitation and said with a smile: "Sheng Zhang, the British media market is quite mature and the competition is very fierce. It is not as small as ours in Hong Kong. But when it comes to making magazines, I dare to say that people who know the industry will  There will be no more than 10 people in Hong Kong. I am not boasting. Among these 10 people, I can definitely have a place." Zhang Shaoping finally made a decision and said to Shi Yangde, "Mr. Shi, my magazine company still needs a planning consultant.  Are you willing to be condescending? " "Why not? I do media and publishing to make money, and I work for you Zhang Sheng to make money, and I have a comfortable life." "I signed the contract with Shi Yangde with an annual salary of one million Hong Kong dollars.  A lawyer will prepare it.  Shi Yangde was quite satisfied. Although he couldn't make as much as being a boss, it was better than being free and he didn't have to work hard.  In addition to making money, he also likes to play, find fun in life, and play tricks, so he is willing to make various attempts.  The two agreed on a time to go to London and got up to leave.  After walking a few steps, Zhang Shaoping suddenly saw a friend he had just met. Zhang Shaoping stopped immediately.  "You go first. I saw an acquaintance. Let's go over and say hello." "Oh, then I'll leave first." Not surprised to see an acquaintance, Shi Yangde said goodbye and left.  The acquaintance Zhang Shaoping saw was named Li Mingkui, the Superintendent of the Public Relations Division of the Hong Kong Police.  This man's wife, Xu Yanfen, was also a police superintendent. Because she was familiar with Bao Yongqin, she was the one Bao Yongqin went to when Zhang Shaoping and Chen Chaowu had a conflict on Christmas Eve last year.  Zeng Weixiong happened to be patrolling nearby, so he was called to the rescue on the way.  With this kind of relationship, Zhang Shaoping became familiar with Li Mingkui and Zeng Weixiong.  "Hi, Brother Kui!" "Hey, Aping, it's you, what a coincidence!" Li Mingkui was talking with someone when he suddenly saw Zhang Shaoping coming to say hello, and he stood up and shook hands with him.  "Who is this?" Zhang Shaoping asked after looking at the man who stood up with a smile.  "Oh, he is Chief Superintendent Xu Qian." "Hello, Mr. Zhang Shaoping! Akui has always mentioned your name." Xu Qian said with a smile.  After introduction, Zhang Shaoping learned that this person and Li Mingkui were related, and Xu Yanfen was Xu Qian's cousin.  After chatting for a while, Zhang Shaoping gave Xu Qi'an a business card, and they became acquainted. We will make an appointment to play golf, run, swim, and run around regularly. The friendship will naturally deepen.  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®  "Chasing grass in all directions, the desert is vast (cold wind blows, the sky is blue), how can I be afraid of the snow and frost hitting my face (vines and trees are connected), shooting eagles with their bows and galloping outside the fortress (violent wind and sand, vast wilderness)  ¡±Before entering the living room door, Zhang Shaoping heard bursts of male and female chorus singing.  "This is the lyrics of "Iron-Blooded Heart". Hey, "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" has started broadcasting?" "It premiered the day before yesterday. It's quite interesting." Zhou Huimin said without looking up.  "Aping, you're back." Mother Zhou stood up and said with a smile, "Sit down first, I'll heat up some food for you." "Aunt Zhou, don't be busy, I've eaten outside.  Yes." Zhang Shaoping said with a smile.  "Then let's have a bowl of soup. I stewed your favorite old turkey soup." While Zhou's mother was making soup, Zhang Shaoping watched the TV series with relish.  In this era, Zhang Shaoping generally doesn¡¯t watch movies and TV shows because he feels that the pictures in these movies and TV shows are too rough and uncomfortable to watch.  But he is not very picky about the 1983 version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", simply because the first Hong Kong and Taiwan TV series he watched that year was "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".  There is a kind of complex here!  Soon, one episode of the TV series was finished, and several people were still enjoying themselves.  "It's over again, where's Huang Rong? Why doesn't Huang Rong come out?" Zhang Mengying waved her little hands and muttered dissatisfiedly.  "The little girl is yelling, do you know who Huang Rong is?" Zhang Shaoping rubbed the little girl's head and asked with a smile.  "You know, Huang Rong is just as good and beautiful as Sister Ling." Zhang Mengying blinked and said, "Brother Fatty, shouldn't you just call Sister Ling Qiao Huang Rong?" Zhang Shaoping was dumbfounded. Wang Jing jokingly called Mi Xue the title, which made this guy laugh.  The girl remembered.  "Hey, I wonder what I want to see. This Huang Rong was selected from an audition, but I don't know if her acting is good or not." Zhou's mother said as she took the bowl of soup from Zhang Shaoping's hand.  From September 27 to October 30 last year, Hong Kong TVB held an audition for the "Ideal Huang Rong" in order to build momentum for the upcoming TV series "The Legend of the Condor Heroes".  It is said that more than 3,000 actors signed up to participate in the election. After several rounds, TVB selected 60 people to be shortlisted for the audition, and Weng Meiling, who was filming "Thirteen Girls" at the time, was also included in the audition.  The audition was so heated that it wasn't until November 12 that TVB held the "Ideal Huang Rong Press Conference" and confirmed that Weng Meiling, who had just filmed a movie, would play Huang Rong.  This is a grand event in the television industry. It is said that there was an episode. When Jim Yong went to TVB to inspect the selection of actors, Weng Meiling was ingenious. She put on ancient costumes, held a willow branch in her hand, cartwheeled in front of him and said: "Master of Peach Blossom Island"  "My daughter met with Mr. Jin." "It's a pity that Zhang Shaoping was busy speculating in foreign exchange at the time and had no time to pay attention to this sensational event in Hong Kong. The interesting facts about this audition were told by Fatty Wang Jingwang when he was showing off.  Whether Weng Meiling is the best Qiao Huangrong is a matter of opinion.  Before filming started, TVB began to build momentum for the audition of Huang Rong. Among 3,000 people, one person was selected. It can be said that one is chosen from a million, and he is definitely the best.  Secondly, Michelle's version of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" has never appeared again since Jiashi's bankruptcy, and Weng's version became the first "Legend of the Condor Heroes" TV series to be circulated in the world.  And Weng Meiling's unique move won the approval of Jin Yong, which also stole the limelight for future generations.  Many people in later generations have objections to Weng Meiling, probably based on these points.  "But Zhang Shaoping believes that it is precisely these points about Weng Meiling that prove that Weng Meiling is really like Huang Rong. She is just as smart, as charming and lively, and even has a good temper.  This drama was filmed while being broadcast. Before Huang Rong came out, there were constant doubts about Weng Meiling.  As Zhou's mother said, I don't know if the acting is good or not.  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®  "Are you getting used to living in the capital?" Michelle complained on the other end of the phone: "It's starting to get warmer in the south, but it's still snowing heavily here. It's really cold." "Hahaha, it's just a matter of studying.  It¡¯s over.¡± ¡°It¡¯s simple.¡± Michelle suddenly whispered, ¡°What the hell are you still studying Marxism-Leninism at Beijing Film Academy?¡± I get a headache just thinking about it.  Zhang Shaoping found it funny to see the depressed look of clearly reciting the Marxism-Leninism course.  He suppressed a smile and said, "It seems that foreign students don't have to learn this, right?" "Really?" Michelle asked in surprise.  "Well, I heard that's the case." The two of them hung up the phone after being bored for a while.  This is a truly international long distance call.  At this time, Zhang Shaoping was in London.  In order to show his sincerity, Zhang Shaoping asked Hu Mufang to buy a ticket for the next day and follow him.??Shiyade flies directly to London.  Hu Mufang is Zhang Shaoping¡¯s new assistant secretary, who was introduced by Guan Xiaoxiao.  This woman studied business management and is a practicing lawyer. Zhang Shaoping is more proficient in using it than Guan Xiaoxiao.  "Sheng Zhang, Miss Brown is here." As soon as Zhang Shaoping put down the phone, he saw Hu Mufang walking over in a hurry.  Hearing this, Zhang Shaoping hurried over to see her.  But I saw a blonde beauty sitting on the seat, and Shi Yangde was chatting and laughing happily with her.  She must be Tina Brown. Zhang Shaoping walked over quickly and apologized repeatedly.  After sitting down, Tina Brown said straight to the point: "Mr. Zhang, Mr. Shi has told me your purpose of coming, but I am very happy as the editor-in-chief of "Talk", and Mr. Newhouse also values ??me very much.  I have no intention of quitting this job for the time being.¡± Zhang Shaoping¡¯s English skills were not good enough to understand what Tina Brown said, so Hu Mufang acted as a translator and spoke again.  After listening to the translation, Zhang Shaoping said: "Miss Brown, Mr. Newhouse owns Nast Media Group, which has a lot of talents. To him, a "Talk" magazine is just an insignificant part of his huge media empire.  Chess piece, it's hard for you to be reused under him, and because my magazine company is in its infancy, it needs to borrow your talents. If you come to my company, you can fully use your abilities and build it according to your genius ideas.  Publish a world-famous top magazine! These are things that the authoritarian Mr. Newhouse can't give you." Hu Mufang translated Zhang Shaoping's words to Tina Brown. After hearing this, she was greatly moved.  It hit her weak spot directly.  She has never been a peaceful person, and it would be scary to think about sticking to the magazine "Talk" for a long time.  She certainly would not have thought that in another time and space, Newhouse would ask her to serve as the editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair half a year later, recreating the reputation of "reviving the dead".  "Mr. Zhang, I have to admit that your words moved my heart." After a while, Tina Brown said, "So, how much salary are you going to give me?" Zhang Shaoping smiled and said, "With an annual salary of US$450,000, if  If the magazine does well, there will naturally be no shortage of dividends, bonuses, etc. But, Miss Brown, please tell me, how do you plan to make a magazine? " Tina Brown's answer is simple: "  Celebrity effect, attractive reporting, and journalistic sensitivity equal a successful magazine, and of course it will bring you a lot of money." This answer is very short, but it is also very insightful, but it is said once.  Things, what is done is another matter.
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