Chapter 1428 APLUS as warm as spring(1/2)
"No?" Xue Linfen saw him and heard Gordon's name and started taking off her nightgown again.
"See, I'll change my clothes."
Among the anchors of Channel A, the director of the column has the right to capture the editor-in-chief, producer and host of their column. There are only three people who hold a very high salary and have a long appointment. McAvoy in the newsroom, Jones Tuart, the host of the evening talk show, and the last one is Gordon in the political commentary column.
Due to the qualifications of Gordon's senior A+ Director, he also serves as the deputy director of A and is very busy. Of course, the specific work will be helped by the executive producers, editors and other subordinates, but giving this kind of treatment itself is a reflection of A's power, industry status and importance to him and the other two top players. The three of them all say the same in their respective column groups.
This small building was bought by Xue Linfen herself. It is very close to the two working places where she often travels to, and the drive is roughly equal, just for convenience.
The pure temporary settlement is not large enough, low-key enough, and there are very few subordinates who know the address. Gordon left his job and made a special trip from Chicago to find out here. It is not difficult for Song Ya to guess what he wants to talk about.
While waiting, Gordon sat on the sofa in the living room with his hands on his legs, his five fingers pressing against each other, and most of the time he looked at the cup of black tea that Xue Linfen poured, occasionally looking at the stairs leading to the second floor.
"Godden? Didn't there be a live broadcast mission today?"
Hearing the sound, he looked up again, and the Black Pharaoh finally appeared, wearing only one sleeve in the suit, and was wearing a second one.
"Mr. AP Lu S."
He immediately got up and shook hands with his boss, "No, I'll have someone take over..."
"OK, please sit down."
After Song Ya shook hands, she tidied up her suit collar and said, "Sit down."
"Okay, Mr. Litman has asked me, and I later went to talk to Master Skinner and Ms. Sloan..."
After many years of meeting, Gordon knew the personality and style of the big boss very well, so he said something directly. "I know that the ratings of my column are not very good, but..."
No matter Litman, Skinner and Sloan, it is impossible to directly reveal that Gordon said that A and himself planned to remove him because they were under pressure from the super conservatives and the current government. Their words must be dissatisfied with the ratings of his political comments column, so the station plans to make some changes.
"All 24-hour news stations are the lowest in the same period." Song Ya couldn't say it, and reported the data ruthlessly.
“Yes, yes…”
As an old media person, Gordon has a keen sense of smell, but he shouldn't have reacted to the real reason why he was about to be beaten, and his fingers were pressed together again. "But the number of subscribers on our Channel A is the lowest, and the cable network coverage of Comcast used by the Channel A is far less than the TV network behind the other 24-hour news stations."
"I understand." It's true. There are only a few players on the Twenty-Four Hours News Channel, all of whom are backed by giants.
"But I heard Comcast is looking for ATandT's broadband and wired business?" Gordon asked.
"Yes, it will probably be another super merger case." Song Ya replied.
Shortly after the stock market crash, Comcast Chairman Roberts Jr. alertly decided to stop the large-scale construction of his own broadband and cable TV networks in time and accumulate strength. In addition to the market value shrinking less than that of his peers during the stock market crash, they also saved a large amount of cash and are now planning to buy the bottom.
"This is a great thing for us, right? I think if Comcast's business is completed, we will rely on the largest cable TV network platform in all meters to achieve another big stride..."
Gordon immediately said that the implication was nothing more than asking A to give him and his column for about a year. After Comcast transformed into the largest cable TV network operator in all meters, he would look at the ratings.
"This is not a supermarket shopping. I heard that the TCI of ATandT and John Malone were very chaotic after the merger of TCI. It is not certain whether Comcast can buy it or not." Song Yazhi shook her head and took the coffee brought by Xue Linfen casually.
Hope was shattered, Gordon's lips shook, and finally said nothing, and he also picked up the tea cup in front of him through Xue Linfen's interruption.
If it were just because of the ratings, it would be the ideas of Sloan, Skinner, Litman, and the senior managers who drove me away must be the ideas of senior managers, but the boss's unhesitant refusal made Gordon realize that his judgment might have been wrong before hesitation...
Logically speaking, the boss would not drive me away for the sake of ratings. After all, after he was shot and unconscious, I took the scene to video under the pressure of being fired. However, he has made great contributions and has always been grateful to him.
Although he was a big boss who started from scratch at a young age and became a wealthy person in the world, he treated his enemies as cruelly as winter, he also had a strong relationship. Gordon had a deep understanding of this. Not to mention the Hollywood A+ Gang, which is currently being popular, all the loyal elderly people were arranged very well by him, such as Linda who quietly guided him to come here to block people, such as Hayden, Yelemov... and so on.
Even if you have made some mistakes...
Thinking of this, Gordon couldn't help but glance at Xue Linfen who was twisting his waist back upstairs.
Even this stupid woman has now become a well-known producer in Hollywood. I heard that in addition to work and having children, she spends all her time in various high-end fitness and beauty institutions, maintaining her figure and appearance well. The one she pleases and relies on is nothing more than the big boss.
Out of the pride of traditional media people, he would not threaten the big boss with his credit for his past, but he really did not want to leave the anchor station. After all, he had worked for a lifetime.
No matter which aspect, I am the top black anchor in the whole country! Especially after my old boss Johnson sold BET black TV network.
Gordon couldn't bear such a big blow, and it was so sudden.
Forget it, Ms. Sloan and those guys, you really shouldn't have agreed to fire me... and she also acted like this was a trivial matter!
Thinking of this, he was both surprised and a little resentful, and could not find a new topic for a while.
One of them drank tea and the other was drinking coffee, and both sipped slowly. Song Ya was also quite concerned about Gordon's influence in the media field, so naturally he did not dare to tell the other party the truth.
“Is there any latest news?”
Song Ya didn't want to continue this awkward state, put down her coffee cup and broke the silence.
"It's just those, in the domestic political situation..."
Asking Gordon is asking experts, and Gordon answered fluently one by one.
At present, the liberal media are crazy about attacking cabinet members whose Elephant Party has been in place. Super conservative Attorney General Ashcroft's politically incorrect remarks in his early years are naturally excellent materials for attack.
"What about finance?" Song Ya asked again.
"Oh by the way, BNP Paribas has just reduced Enron's rating from buy to wait and see, which has become the last straw that broke the camel's back..."
The energy giant Anran, which was terrified by short-selling institutions and regulatory authorities, finally couldn't stand it anymore. The stock price plummeted is the most concerned event in the global financial circle at present.
"Haha, I didn't expect the French to fire the last shot..."
Does this count as if they avenged Vivandi Global? But it shouldn't be? Vivandi Global changed to the same accounting firm as Anron before it entered the Rice Stock last year: Anderson, the relationship between the two parties should not be so bad.
Vivendi Global himself was a mess, and it was not good for anyone to explode.
As an outsider, Song Ya asked with a smile: "Where is Vivendi Global himself? Have you ever had any new moves recently?"
"They are divesting their water business, including Veolia, and the new company that was spinning out is planning to IPO in Paris next year. Others... bought MP3 websites, and the acquisition expansion of US TV networks and other acquisitions continue... They also sold the medical company that was deeply involved in the financial fraud scandal last year to another French company."
Revenge Bronfmann established the reputation of the big boss in one fell swoop. Gordon has been paying attention to the follow-up on weekdays. He answered with knowledge: "The market has affirmed their series of actions. The stock price finally began to rebound after the huge losses disclosed in the annual report. The strategic investors, Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, are working very hard."
"Um."
CEO Messil is still very capable. He actually saved the situation of Vivendi Global through the Hezong Lianheng and a series of acquisitions and splits. He was spinning off the wine, water and medical businesses and buying new media in large quantities. The global media empire's territory has become more and more solid. "I didn't expect that they would hold the will of Global to be so firm."
Song Ya originally thought that after selling Sigram's wine industry, Vivendi would continue to lose money in the annual report, and he would have a chance...
Now it seems a bit underestimated the French's intention to own a global media giant. All companies involved in the media field are non-selling products. Not only do they not sell them, they are also buying, Global Series, TV networks, those game companies, websites...
"Bo SS, I..."
Seeing that the boss's attention and his purpose were far away, Gordon wanted to save the topic, but for the sake of face, he became hesitant.
"Godden, I don't want to interfere with Sloan's management of the Litman department. This is an agreement between her and I long ago."
Song Ya reiterated her position, and this time she said it more bluntly, "I know you're hurt."
"Hey, maybe I'm really old, I can't control the audience's preferences." Gordon sighed helplessly.
"Don't do that."
If Gordon continues to stay in BET, owned by Johnson, the Polite Party, as the top anchor, his political tendencies in recent years will not follow himself into a hard-core donkey party supporter who likes to charge forward and works hard with conservative parties.
You should know that after the Los Angeles incident broke out in 1992, he was the only newsman who was approved by the Elephant Party government at that time, and interviewed King George. Because he was both a black man and the Elephant Party did not hate him, he could help smooth out the situation with the black group at the bottom of Los Angeles who were smashing, looting and burning.
"I'm not a person who breaks the bridge, Gordon," said Song Ya.
"Of course, of course..."
"Actually, Ms. Sloan and I have prepared the follow-up work arrangements for you..."
Song Ya is indeed not. She has thought about Gordon's future. "You know, the midterm election will be coming next year. You are a celebrity of African descent and have been involved in political commentary for many years, so I just thought... why don't you come out and choose yourself?"
"What!?"
Gordon was very surprised and suddenly looked up at the young Black Pharaoh when he heard this.
"Come out."
Song Ya smiled and repeated, "Maybe you have heard that Ms. Sloan is supporting some newcomers in the political arena..."
"She likes young people who support the harsh ban on guns." Gordon certainly heard of it.
"I know, but you are my person. You have the right to choose your own election post and political position." Song Ya looked him in the eyes: "I will say hello to Sloan."
“Midterm elections, federal representatives?”
This is a path that I have never imagined, but it is quite tempting to Gordon. I have been governing the country with a microphone for many years, and if I can really have a chance...
Chance?
No! With the full support of the Black Pharaoh, it is not difficult to win a seat in the Black Iron Poll District!
Gordon's brain was spinning wildly, imagining...
His reaction made Song Ya secretly relieved. It seemed that the problem could be solved. After all, he could not be absolutely ruthless! If it were Murdoch, a media tycoon like Lei Shidong, it would be enough to make a name for a host under his post. How could he be responsible for making shit, peeing and so well in the future...
I'm pretty good at being a human being, Song Ya thought.
"Select, choose again for two years, always struggle." First, he complained about the short and 'expensive' term of office of the House of Representatives, and then said: "It depends on yourself. Sloan and I don't think so carefully for the time being. Chicago is the most confident, followed by New York. If you want to go back to your hometown, you can choose..."
“Is the District of Columbia OK?”
The unassuming tone of the Black Pharaoh made Gordon feel the warmth of spring. He had worked in Washington for many years. There was a politician in the District of Columbia that he didn't like very much. If he came out to choose, he would not be willing to go to the black politician who could easily win with his spirit. If he could take action, he would kill an opponent. Whether it was for himself or the donkey party, it would be even more beneficial!
"Yes, there are also many black voters over there. But..."
"But what?"
It is related to his political career... Bah! There is nothing to say about now, but Gordon is unknowingly concerned about it. As soon as the Black Pharaoh showed hesitation, he immediately asked.
To be continued...