Chapter 186 "Where Are We Going, Dad" Became a Variety Show Joke?

Mango Channel, the cast of "Where Are We Going, Dad?"

Everyone is at a loss at this moment.

Although Wang Mo told Guo Chen not to worry, as a director, how could Guo Chen not worry?

A variety show has been temporarily withdrawn from its sponsors, which has never happened in the history of Mango Channel.

After all, Mango Channel is the No. 1 local channel in China. Basically, every variety show strives for excellence. In many cases, sponsors are unable to grab the naming rights, let alone withdraw their investment.

This is also an achievement that every mango station staff can be proud of.

However.

Now, this pride is gone.

It was set a precedent by "Where Are We Going, Dad".

The crew members looked sad.

"what to do?"

"With all the sponsors, the program will most likely be cancelled."

"How many months of our hard work have been wasted like this?"

"We might even get laid off."

"..."

Originally, a variety show was produced. When the show was broadcast, basically the staff of the project team would receive a large bonus. If the show's ratings explode, the bonuses everyone will receive will be even more substantial.

But now, let alone looking forward to bonuses, there is a possibility that the job will not be guaranteed.

Even Lin Shaopeng, Gao Yong and other celebrity guests who participated in the show called to inquire, and their words revealed their nervousness.

Now that the recording of the program is over halfway through, they have long fallen in love with this relaxing, happy family program that allows them to take their sons and daughters for a swim together.

If the program is canceled, it means that the recording will also be terminated.

This is a result no one wants to see.

Good things don't go out, but bad things spread thousands of miles.

In the Mango Building, the news that the new variety show "Where Are We Going, Dad" was withdrawn by its sponsors spread throughout the TV station in just half a day.

Everyone was in an uproar.

"Can our station's programs be withdrawn from sponsors?"

"It's really off the mark."

"Damn it, how bad is this variety show!"

"By the way, when this program was approved, what was the review team doing?"

"Shame! If my peers knew about this, I don't know what kind of joke it would become."

over time.

More and more inside information about "Where Are We Going, Dad" is being revealed.

for example:

First, this program was indeed not optimistic at first, but it was inexplicably approved.

Second, this variety show was actually planned by a newcomer from Yunhai Media.

Third, what is even more outrageous is that this newcomer actually became the overall person in charge of the program.

Etc., etc……

As for Mango Channel's variety show director Xiao Jiangxu, he was immediately called to the office by the director.

The director's expression was as serious as ever: "Lao Xiao, what's going on with your variety show? I heard that it was a variety show that you personally decided to do?"

Xiao Jiangxu said bravely: "Director, this is indeed the case."

The director frowned: "Didn't you check the quality?"

In the opinion of the station director, a variety show that has been withdrawn by its sponsors has a high probability of serious quality problems. Otherwise, sponsors will basically not withdraw their funds easily.

Xiao Jiangxu smiled bitterly: "Of course I control the quality of the variety show I decide on. I think "Where Are We Going, Dad" is indeed very novel. It breaks some of the inherent patterns of Chinese outdoor variety shows and makes people very excited. It’s worth watching. That’s why I decided to record the show.”

The station director shook his head and sighed: "Then it seems...you made a mistake."

Xiao Jiangxu was silent.

Under the influence of the fragments of trust, he still felt in his heart that "Where Are We Going, Dad" was very promising.

However, it was also true that the sponsors had withdrawn their funds, so he remained silent.

The stage manager sighed, "Old Xiao, you are also the backbone of the stage. Especially where you sit is very important. I don't know how many pairs of eyes are staring at you. You have always been serious about your work and have never had any problems. So you can sit back and relax. But this time you made a major mistake at work. Can those who are eyeing your position just let it go?

Fortunately, the program has not been aired yet, so it is not too late to remedy the situation.

So I hope you will come up with remedial measures as soon as possible and be sure to find a new sponsor within ten days, even if you lower the sponsorship fee standard. And get everything taken care of before the show airs. Otherwise, when the show is really canceled, the station will suffer losses, but your title as the person in charge of the variety show will probably change. "

"Yes, Director."

Xiao Jiangxu nodded quickly.

He knew that the director had shown him enough kindness.

After all, although the production cost of "Where Are We Going, Dad" is low, it still costs more than 50 million.

If the show is canceled, it will be equivalent to tens of millions of losses for the station. For such a huge loss, of course he, as the person in charge, must bear full responsibility.

After coming out of the director's office.

Xiao Jiangxu felt that he was overwhelmed and even helpless.

Where do you want him to find new sponsors in a short period of time?

A variety show sponsor basically requires one or two months or more of communication and negotiation before it can be finalized.

So it was really difficult for him to confirm a new sponsor in just ten days.

What's more, under the negative impact of the previous sponsor's withdrawal of investment, which bold sponsor would dare to risk naming "Where Are We Going, Dad"?

After thinking for a while, he still had no clue.

He had no choice but to put aside the matter of finding new sponsors for the time being, and then called Tang Tao, the general manager of Yunhai Media's variety show department.

After all, "Where Are We Going, Dad" was planned by Yunhai Media, which also participated in part of the production.

In terms of understanding of this variety show, Yunhai Media should be the most profound.

So Xiao Jiangxu wanted to hear Tang Tao's opinion.

…

Yunhai Media.

Tang Tao also learned about the withdrawal of funding from sponsors of "Where Are We Going, Dad" right away.

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, he was still on the way to his mother-in-law, so he was so frightened that he immediately turned around and rushed to the company without saying a word. On the way, he called a number of senior executives and prepared to hold an emergency meeting.

Executives who have not returned home should come to the company immediately.

Executives who went home to celebrate the New Year immediately started a video conference.

When Tang Tao came to the company to start the meeting.

A group of senior executives were already noisy.

"I told you a long time ago that the planning plan for "Where Are We Going, Dad" doesn't work, right?"

"Yes, I said that at the time."

"How can a program about fathers taking care of their children have no appreciation at all and be worth broadcasting?"

"The withdrawal of sponsors' funding further proves that this variety show is not good."

"When this program was bought by Mango Channel, I thought I was blind."

"I also thought I didn't understand variety shows, but now it seems I was right."

"..."

Listening to the noisy conversations in the conference room.

Tang Tao frowned and said coldly: "Quiet!"

Uh-huh!

Everyone shut their mouths instantly.

Tang Tao said solemnly: "I called you to a meeting today, not to listen to your complaints, but to ask you to find ways to solve the problem. The problem now is that although the divestment of "Where Are We Going, Dad" is a damage to Mango Channel, We seem to have no impact. But if this matter is not resolved, we will be the party that loses the most."

When everyone heard this, they all exclaimed.

"We have the biggest loss?"

"What does it have to do with us!"

"That's right, even though "Where Are We Going, Dad" was planned by our company staff, we can't blame us for it being withdrawn from funding, right?"

"Why?"

"No Sister Li."

Tang Tao sighed: "Have you forgotten one thing? At the end of last year, Mr. Xiao revealed a piece of news to us: Mango Channel believed that the several variety shows we planned were not innovative enough, so while deciding to cooperate with us, we also prepared Start cooperation with Canxing Culture.

If the program "Where Are We Going, Dad" is withdrawn, then the impression of Mango Channel executives on our Yunhai Media will definitely fall to the bottom. At that time, they will probably focus on cooperating with Canxing Culture. If such a thing really happens, our company's losses will be as high as hundreds of millions or even hundreds of millions! "

After hearing Tang Tao's words, everyone suddenly realized, and then their expressions changed.

"I almost forgot about it."

"This is a big problem."

"What should we do?"

"We can't stop sponsors from withdrawing their funds."

"Hey, I told you not to sell "Where Are We Going, Dad" back then, but now it's not worth the gain, right?"

"Old Sun, stop complaining. Hurry up and find a way to solve the problem."

"..."

The meeting lasted several hours.

However, no one could come up with a good solution until everyone was exhausted from the discussion.

Tang Tao, who presided over the meeting, gradually fell to the bottom of his heart.

He thought to himself: This time, it seems that he really got away with it.

At the beginning, he agreed to Wang Mo to participate in a variety show because he knew that Wang Mo's other identity was "Wu Yan", and Wang Mo had helped Gao Niu plan a successful case before. That's why he asked Wang Mo to participate in the production of the variety show.

As for later, Wang Mo took out "Where Are We Going, Dad" and successfully sold it to Mango Channel.

Tang Tao was even more pleasantly surprised and gave his full support.

But Tang Tao never thought about the consequences of the failure of this variety show.

Now, it's too late for him to regret.

A "Where Are We Going, Dad" may not only cost Mango Channel tens of millions, but may also cause Yunhai Media to lose the opportunity to cooperate with Mango Channel, and the loss will be immeasurable.

"I'm so stupid, really. I actually believed that Wang Mo can do variety shows."

Tang Tao felt depressed.

The phone rings.

When he saw the call, his anus tightened.

It was Xiao Jiangxu calling.

have to!

Here comes the investigation.

After taking a deep breath, Tang Tao answered the phone and forced out a smile: "Mr. Xiao, happy New Year."

The expected anger did not appear. Xiao Jiangxu just said with a wry smile: "Mr. Tang, you should have got the news, right? I'm afraid this New Year will not be a good one. That's why I called you to ask if you have anything. Is there a good way to resolve this matter?"

Tang Tao shook his head: "I didn't expect it at the moment."

Xiao Jiangxu seemed to have expected Tang Tao's answer, and sighed deeply: "It seems that we are destined to have three jokes."

Tang Tao was stunned: "Three jokes?"

Xiao Jiangxu said: "Yunhai Media planned this variety show, and our Mango Channel bought it and spent tens of millions to produce it. This is the first joke.

After "Where Are We Going, Dad" being withdrawn, its variety show format was the second joke.

Mango Channel was withdrawn from sponsors and broke the record of zero. This is the third joke. "

Tang Tao was silent for a moment.

Xiao Jiangxu was also silent for a while, and suddenly said: "Does Xiao Wang know about this?"

Tang Tao said: "I don't know. He should know, right? After all, he is the person in charge of the program. Someone must have called him to inform him. But what can he do if he knows?"

Xiao Jiangxu nodded in approval.

Yes, what can Wang Mo do if he knows?

Both of them are helpless, so can they still expect Wang Mo to solve the problem?