Chapter 521 Commercial Preparations for MPEG
Tang Huan laughed loudly, "I didn't expect you to think highly of me so much after we have met each other for so long."
"The person who understands you best is often your opponent." Steve Ross replied as a matter of course.
It has to be said that the bargaining chip that Steve Ross put forward this time is very attractive to Tang Huan. Compared with obtaining the qualification to enter the world-class record market, he will spend some extra energy and resources to help Warner solve the problem of Atari. The trouble of this knot is not unacceptable.
You know, since Steve Ross took power, it is because of the home video game console business that Warner has been severely pitted, and Warner has a weak empty door. Otherwise, outsiders can hardly find the opportunity to play the autumn wind, and they really can't miss it for nothing.
"I can try to give you some advice." Tang Huan pondered and said, "As one of the means to stop the loss, I believe you have already restructured Atari's assets."
"Warner is spinning off Atari's home video game console and personal computer businesses." Steve Ross simply replied, the reason why he didn't want to say more was because no one was interested in these bad assets , This made him, who was thinking of selling, feel depressed in his heart.
"Since it is splitting up, the next step is to find a buyer. No one is stupid, so I guess no one is willing to take over." Tang Huan, who was not polite, pointed this out sharply.
Ignoring Steve Rose's gloomy face, Tang Huan said to himself: "I think this part of the work should be further refined. First, the personal computer business must be separated. Now the value of personal computers is becoming more and more important. The bigger it is, the less likely it is to become a vassal, because that would mean unprofessional and unable to cope with fierce competition."
"It can be said that the Atari personal computer derived from home video game console technology. The research and development route is completely reversed. Except for some new peripherals, other aspects are useless. Especially those residual anti-electron radiation designs. Not only increase the cost , and make the product look extremely bulky. It is difficult to please users."
Tang Huan picked up the cup and took a sip, then concluded leisurely, "Furthermore, the current personal computer market is becoming less and less friendly to niche hardware platforms, and it is too far away from Warner's core business. Strategic investment is acceptable, but if it gets too involved, the loss outweighs the gain.”
"Then you just ask Fangyuan Computer Company to accept this part of the assets." Steve Ross demanded without hesitation.
Tang Huan shook his head with a smile, "That's it. I'll ask Fangyuan Computer Company to help Atari PCs to meet the standards of Fangyuan PCs, and find a suitable buyer for it within the first quarter of next year. Otherwise If so, I will take over the order. The processing speed can only be like this, there is no way to go faster."
Steve Ross approved the arrangement,
Instead, he asked, "What about the home video game console business?"
"The North American market has collapsed, and there is no two years left, don't think about turning around. But I am still optimistic about the future. After all, although home video games can no longer embellish financial reports like they used to, they are still very valuable. Movie peripherals. If you can stand it, go through it, otherwise, just deal with its hardware platform, leaving only the game software development and the unaffected arcade business, which can also make money. Other than that Besides, I have no other good solution." Tang Huan shrugged.
Steve Ross examined Tang Huan's expression, and was a little disappointed to see that he didn't look like a fake.
Otherwise, a strong man will really cut off his wrist. Shut down this part of the business completely? But Tang Huan, a cunning guy, wouldn't harbor evil intentions.
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The Warner that Steve Ross now holds is called s. Between it and its original corporate form, Warner Bros., there were several buy-and-sell ownership changes in the 1960s and 1970s. Even with Warner Records, they changed bosses like a lantern.
The origin of Warner Music can be traced back to 1958, as rds-Warner Bros. Records established as a division of Ures-Warner Bros. Pictures.
Warner Bros. Pictures didn't have a record company, so one of its contracted actors, R—Tab Hunt—made records for competitor Ures—Paramount's subsidiary RDS—Pipe Records, and Selling.
Seeing its own golden hen lay its eggs in other nests, Warner Bros. Pictures was of course jealous. At the same time, in order to make a profit in the music industry, Warner Bros. Records was founded.
Since then, after a series of mergers, in addition to the original RDS-Warner Brothers Records, Warner Records has joined the two most important brands of RDS-Electra Records and RDS-Atlantic Records.
Then came a series of executive struggles for power, including Atlantic Records' attempt to strive for more independence. After a series of survival of the fittest, it also pushed Warner Records to the height of the industry where a good harvest is now in sight.
Tang Huan was like a mirror in his heart. If he missed this hurdle, and when Warner Records became golden after Atari, Steve Ross would definitely die without cutting his flesh.
Therefore, after reaching an agreement with Steve Ross, Tang Huan hurriedly asked Andy Albert to take over the rights from Yanle Entertainment Group, and then issued a statement that the Warner shares in his hands had been returned to Steve Ross. All of you who have thoughts about Warner can take a rest.
For this reason, those tycoons who are hiding in the dark and planning strategies are itching their teeth with hatred-well, in the end we became errands and yelling guys, and you became the boss who took all the benefits in his hands.
Tang Huan can't control that much. With the voice of a world-class record company and the influence of Hollywood, he can add a commercial interest insurance to the standard competition of digital audio and digital video.
And the research results of mpeg can also find an opportunity to show off.
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ps: 2015 is about to pass, and this year's harvest should be this book. I wish everyone a happy New Year's Day! (To be continued.)