Chapter 191: AMC Reform and Mr. Pei(2/3)
& is just one of the better ones among the many premium cable TV stations in the United States.
After Richard Plepler took over, HBO began its journey to becoming a giant in the industry.
"The Dark Knight", "Game of Thrones", etc., are the most popular TV series on HBO.
All come from Richard Plepler's tenure as CEO.
This time Abel did the same thing again.
It's the same as poaching people at Mickey Mouse Disney.
He poached Richard Plepler from HBO with better pay and a higher position.
And appointed Richard Plepler as the new general manager of AMC.
In addition, there are a series of other personnel appointments at AMC.
This morning alone, it can be said that Abel wiped out the original management of AMC TV station.
A few of the original managers who were retained were either reassigned or kept on probation.
Although Abel did this.
This will cause AMC TV Station to have to pay more than 20 million US dollars in firing fees, that is, dismissal fees.
But this also made the management of AMC TV station feel a lot more refreshed.
At the new management meeting, Abel made several demands.
"The first request is that I want AMC TV station to have "three new ones" every year from now on!"
"Three new ones refer to US$3 million per episode.
For TV series costing RMB 100, TV station A will release at least three TV series every year.”
"The second requirement is beyond the broadcast of movies and TV series."
"AMC TV station wants to expand its programs in other areas, such as reality shows."
"By the way, this time I asked someone to find a retired soldier from the UK."
"He's also an explorer, his name is Bear Grylls, and he's publishing a book."
"I plan to let AMC TV station create a wilderness survival adventure reality show tailored for this explorer!"
"How to do it specifically? Let the writing department and producers of AMC TV station submit their plans!"
Abel made many demands in one breath.
Finally, he did it in front of the new management of AMC TV station who did not dare to say anything.
He said something that made them very happy.
"In addition to these requirements, I will inject US$200 million into TV Station A next year."
"This is the start-up capital I gave you. I hope you can respond to me with a passing grade!"
After putting down these requirements, leaving behind the commitment of investing US$200 million.
Abel left as quickly as he came.
He quickly left the conference room.
Let the new management of TV station A look at each other in the conference room.
Finally, the new general manager, Richard Plepler, stepped in to clean up the situation.
"Cough cough cough"
Richard Plepler coughed and cleared his throat.
"Everyone has obviously heard the boss's request."
"I won't say any more nonsense. You must have heard too many reports about our dear Mr. Abel Smith in the newspapers."
"Next, let me say a few words, just a few words."
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These few words from Richard Plepler.
It lasted more than an hour.
Wait until more than an hour later.
&The new management of the TV station just came out of the office.
It was almost noon by this time.
Richard Plepler is still one of the top executives at HBO.
There are at least five or six people in front of the CEO.
Although before this, HBO's development momentum and potential.
"To be honest, I feel a little uneasy now. I have already lost US$350 million. Look, it is now US$380 million."
"Don't you believe me?" Abel replied.
David said resolutely: "Believe it!"
Abel’s investment experience over the past year.
David had long developed the habit of blind obedience.
This time it was a bit of a loss. It was the first time that Smith Capital lost so much.
David began to doubt life a little.
But when Abel asked this question, David still answered decisively.
"Isn't that okay?" Abel patted him on the shoulder.
"Believe me, brother. In the field of finance, I am god."
"I'll leave this to you. As long as it doesn't exceed 107.800, or doesn't fall to 107.200, you don't need to notify me."
"With the current amount and speed of funds, just continue to buy short orders."
"As soon as you reach these two warning lines, notify me immediately."
"Do you understand?"
The boss gave such direct orders.
Even if David Mellon didn't understand, he still chose to implement it resolutely.
"Got it," David said.
Abel then smiled and patted his shoulder.
Finally, I watched the USD/JPY quotes on the screen wall for a while.
Reaffirm that your "talent" has not changed much.
Only then did he leave with peace of mind
Open the Smith Building.
When he arrived at the parking lot in front of the building, Abel found that it had started to snow again in New York.
New York started snowing in November this year, and it snowed for almost a month by mid-December.
It has been ten days since December 20th, and it has not snowed at all.
It started to snow again today.
This means that the weather is getting colder again.
Abel shook his head, he knew that January in New York would be the coldest time.
If it weren't for the Smith Building, he wouldn't be able to leave for the time being.
At this moment, he probably has to go to Los Angeles to escape the cold.
Although it wasn't snowing heavily at this time, he was worried that it would get heavier on the way.
Taking a helicopter in that way would be much more dangerous.
To be safe, he still chose to take a car into Manhattan.
With this in mind, he got into the Cadillac STS in the middle of the motorcade.
The motorcade left the Smith Building amid falling white snow.
An hour later.
He appeared on the eighteenth floor of the Carnegie Hill Building, where he had not returned for a long time.
Here he has a luxury apartment with 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms, with an indoor area of 7,500 square feet.
Downstairs from the apartment is Fifth Avenue, and across the street is Central Park.
The snow is falling heavily.
To be continued...