Not only Wu Jianhua suggested this, but other executives of DaMi Entertainment almost also meant the same thing.
Although there was some hesitation in his heart, Xu Qianshi finally decided to wait and see with so many subordinates trying to dissuade him to see how effective the "War Cry Cup" held by Warcraft was.
If the effect is good, with DaMi Entertainment's resources in the Internet field, it will not be too late for them to keep up. There is no need to be so anxious to get up there from the beginning.
At the same time, Hao Yun started contacting sponsors who might be interested in the competition based on the phone number provided by Ding Shihui.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as smoothly as he imagined.
Although people in this world do not have any prejudice against video games. After all, there are too many entertainment methods that take up more time and are easier to get addicted to than video games. However, due to the late start of the development of electronic games, there has not been one so far. Esports concept.
Therefore, most potential sponsors have more concerns about this "Battle Cry Cup".
Taking this into consideration, Hao Yun's initial plan was to propose a cooperative promotion agreement with a gambling agreement.
That is, Party A is promised the popularity of the event, how many people will watch the game, etc. If it is not achieved, no fee will be charged. However, even this contract, which he considered to be full of sincerity, still could not dispel the concerns of sponsors.
"Twenty million? I think we may not need to continue talking."
When Hao Yun called Niu Mo Group, the largest sports drink company in Xia State, the other party's executive responded directly on the phone.
In fact, speaking from conscience, the sponsorship fee of 20 million is already very cheap.
At least that's how it seems to Hao Yun.
After all, before he was reborn in this parallel world, the sponsorship fee for one team in a certain game competition had already exceeded this figure, not to mention the contract between the competition organizer and the sponsor.
However, such a comparison is actually meaningless. After all, for the current Xiaguo e-sports industry, it is still in the pioneering stage. In his previous life, this bubble had already been blown up to the size of a basketball, so the two were not comparable.
Without waiting for Hao Yun to explain, the man continued.
"I understand that you have put a lot of effort into this game, but after all, our money does not come from the strong wind. Even if you tell me that your game will be watched by at least 10 million people, I will not be able to pay for one The data payment has not yet been fulfilled.”
Hao Yun tried to suggest.
"So we can sign a betting agreement—"
Interrupting Hao Yun's words, the man shook his head.
"Mr. Hao, the gambling agreement cannot solve all problems. We need to consider not only the benefits, but also the possible risks. Taking a step back, if your competition is not just for one session, we would rather wait until you cash it out. After making a commitment about the popularity of the competition, we can talk about cooperation.”
After hearing this, Hao Yun was silent for a while, and suddenly his shoulders relaxed slightly.
"I know, but by then, it won't be the price it is now."
The man said with a slight smile.
"no problem."
"We're willing to pay more of a premium for 'certainty.'"
Although he said this, he did not think that Yunmeng Group could implement this competition. The reason is very simple. Let alone any video game competition, even the ratings of sports events with the largest audience have continued to decline in the past two years. The reason why many big-name manufacturers still maintain their original sponsorship fees is purely because Just a contract.
In his opinion, the pie of e-sports is not much more delicious than traditional sports events. The latter at least has its own base, while the former doesn't sound very attractive even if all sales of the Warcraft game are calculated as an audience base.
After hanging up the phone, Hao Yun leaned on the office chair and began to reflect on the reasons why he could not get sponsorship.
Reading the solemn look on his face, Zhou Ruining walked over with coffee and said softly.
"Are you in any trouble?"
"That's right, we have been unable to negotiate sponsorship for the competition." Looking at the coffee on the table, Hao Yun reached out and pinched his eyebrows, and said in a joking tone, "I contacted about a dozen companies, ranging from hardware to From peripherals to drinks, all the manufacturers gave almost the same answers, and I almost started to suspect that they had made an appointment."
Zhou Ruining thought for a moment and said.
"Then... why don't we consider some small and medium-sized companies?"
"Small and medium-sized companies? Impossible," Hao Yun shook his head. "First of all, if the big-name manufacturers cannot accept the price, it is even more impossible for them to accept it. Secondly, while we are holding the competition, we are actually also building our own brand. At least in In the early days, I don’t plan to take on brands that are not well-known.”
"So that's it," Zhou Ruining nodded with some understanding, and said with some shame, "I'm sorry, I haven't considered the problem comprehensively, so it's hard to help you with this kind of thing."
"It's okay. Don't feel guilty. This is not your job."
Although this was indeed true, Zhou Ruining was still a little frustrated when she heard her boss say it himself. If only she could be useful for something other than organizing papers and answering the phone.
She sighed in her heart, and at this moment, she suddenly had an idea and blurted out subconsciously.
"I suddenly remembered... Why don't you ask Mr. Lin? I always feel that his words should be able to come up with a lot of ideas."
Lin Jun
Hao Yun was stunned for a moment, then patted his head.
yes!
How could he forget this guy!
There is a saying, although Lin Jun is always causing trouble, his ability is obvious to everyone in the company. Even Li Zongzheng, who always calls Lin Jun a dog, thinks very highly of him.
Sure enough, such professional matters still have to be handled by professional counterparts.
Thinking of this, Hao Yun immediately spoke.
"It makes sense. Please help me call Mr. Lin here."
Seeing that she had finally helped, Zhou Ruining had a smile on her face and nodded enthusiastically.
"Yeah! I'll go right away."
After leaving these words, she turned and left the office.
Not long after, Mr. Lin knocked on the door and walked in.
"Boss, are you looking for me?"
Looking at Lin Jun walking into the office, Hao Yun said with a friendly smile.
"What have you been busy with lately?"
"What else can it be besides the Yunmeng Villa and Yunmeng Technology projects?" Hearing the boss's concern, Lin Jun sighed, his face full of resentment and melancholy, "Watching those two idiots wasting money every day, I feel like my life is withering away.”
Life is almost withered, but okay...
Is it that exaggerated
Hao Yun coughed awkwardly, changed the topic, cleared his throat and continued.
"I came to you today mainly because I can't make up my mind about something and I want to ask your opinion."
"Is it that World of Warcraft game?"
"That's right..." Hao Yun looked at Lin Jun in surprise and said, "Did Zhou Ruining tell you?"
"I guessed this right away. Who else should tell me?" Lin Jun smiled and then said, "Boss, I have to say something to you."
Hao Yun coughed again and reminded.
"If you are complaining that my bonus is too high, there is no need."
"How could it be?" Lin Jun's eyes flashed, and he said with a tone of unstinting praise, "What I want to say is that your two moves of 'Battle Cry Cup' and 'E-Sports' were simply too good. Wonderful!"