Rant Show: I Angrily Criticized a Million Parents

Chapter 415 I refuse advertisements!

Zhou Yang greeted the discussion with a smile and began, "Dear friends from the media, thank you for attending the launch of the 'Yang Fei Online Film and Television Platform'. I sincerely thank each and every one of you for coming, and I hope we can witness this important moment together."

A burst of cheerful laughter immediately filled the room, as Zhou Yang's words created a joyful atmosphere.

Looking at everyone, Zhou Yang continued, "Perhaps you are wondering why I didn't invite any celebrities to help out this time, in order to attract more users and attention."

The media reporters present also expressed their understanding.

This move was indeed somewhat unexpected. Most entrepreneurial events rely on the appeal of celebrities, but Zhou Yang took a different approach and did not invite any celebrities.

Even business giants like Jack Ma were absent, seemingly missing out on this grand event.

Zhou Yang smiled slightly and slowly began to speak:
"Simply put, I prefer to let the product itself speak for itself rather than relying on flashy but empty words. I would like to especially thank Mr. Jack Ma and Mr. Ma Huateng, who originally wanted to come and support me in person, but I declined their kind offer."

Suddenly, the entire audience erupted in an uproar!
"Oh my god! Zhou Yang actually rejected the support from Jack Ma and Ma Huateng!"

"Is this guy crazy?"

"Everyone knows that having Jack Ma and Ma Huateng as supporters is like an accelerator for one's career!"

"Zhou Yang, if you don't want this opportunity, then give it to me!"

"Young people sometimes lack experience and don't realize what they've missed!"

"..."

The media reporters at the scene felt sorry for the young entrepreneur's plight. Now that the company has the support of two industry giants, can it take off?
With the opportunities brought by these two industry giants, even an ordinary person has the chance to realize their dreams!
A young entrepreneur was filled with mixed emotions. He knew that after being packaged by the two major investors, he might be able to rise rapidly. However, things were unpredictable, and his shares and rights might very well be controlled by the two major investors, turning him into their senior employee.

His vision is to build an entertainment empire that surpasses Disney, a goal that seems out of touch with reality.

……

While the crowd below was confused and uneasy, Zhou Yang spoke again, attracting everyone's attention.

"Next, I will demonstrate how our online platform works."

These words drew the attention of all the media outlets, who raised their cameras and began taking pictures.

Nowadays, celebrities with prominent reputations like Zhou Yang either constantly cultivate their image and use their fame to make money, or frequently appear on programs with poor reputations to obtain high salaries.

Zhou Yang could have chosen to do that, but he proposed to create a film and entertainment platform, which is unprecedented in the industry.

Therefore, everyone is looking forward to seeing what new ideas Zhou Yang will bring.

Having been in this industry for so long, Zhou Yang naturally understands the thoughts of these media outlets, but he doesn't care because he is confident that his next plan will shock people.

Suddenly, all the lights in the venue went out, leaving only the main stage lights focused on Zhou Yang. He turned around, showing the large screen behind him, and began to introduce himself.

“Yangfei Online Film and Television Platform is completely different from other platforms. Our philosophy is to create an ad-free platform with comprehensive resources. Therefore, we promise that no advertisements will be allowed on the website.” At this point, the media present exclaimed in surprise, and some began to discuss among themselves.

Zhou Yang didn't take it seriously and continued, "But our platform doesn't offer free services. Users need to pay a membership fee, but the fee isn't high. It's 30 yuan per month in China and 9 US dollars per month abroad."

After the presentation, the media representatives initially looked bewildered, then became highly emotional and began arguing heatedly. Some of the reporters even tried to raise their cameras and rush towards the podium.

Zhou Yang calmly observed the chaos at the scene and, having premeditatedly signaled the security guards who were waiting beside him to step forward and stop the crowd.

Despite being blocked offstage, their machines and mouths were not idle: "Mr. Zhou Yang, could you share why you chose such an unprecedented business model?"

"Zhou Yang, do you really believe your platform can stand on its own?"

Amidst the chaos below the stage, Zhou Yang was not angry; instead, he felt that everything was under his control.

Given that this business model is unprecedented, media skepticism is normal. To resolve the current predicament, convincing evidence is needed to turn the tide and transform skepticism into publicity.

Thinking of this, Zhou Yang smiled slightly and spoke again under everyone's gaze.

"All the films I will be involved in, including The Godfather, as well as all the works under Huayang Film and Television Media, such as The Legend of Qin, Iron Man, The Matrix, etc., which are not available on other media, will be launched on the platform for all users to watch."

True to his word, the previously noisy meeting room fell silent, only to erupt into a cacophony of noise like a torrent.

Some media outlets have begun to hesitate because the works Zhou Yang has participated in have received excellent reviews and are highly anticipated, with an audience spanning both domestic and international audiences, numbering in the billions. This is undoubtedly a huge asset, and it remains to be seen whether Yangfei Film and Television Platform will stand out as a dark horse by using this as a bet.

Other media outlets hold a more conservative view, arguing that while Zhou Yang's works have received positive reviews, their limited number makes it unrealistic to expect the platform to be supported by just a few films.

If resources are not updated, even the best works will eventually become tiresome to the audience, and a large number of users may be lost, just like some entrepreneurs who were once full of ambition.

Media figures hold differing opinions on the new platform: one group believes it has a bright future and unlimited potential, while another predicts it will soon go bankrupt and be utterly useless.

The scene became chaotic as the two sides argued incessantly.

Zhou Yang looked down at the crowd and couldn't help but reveal a smug smile.

Creating suspense, generating conflict, igniting passion, and then persuading them with clever reasons—this is the best strategy for dealing with the media.

After pondering for a moment, he slowly spoke: "Please be patient, everyone. We have another important piece of news that we haven't revealed yet."

The crowd below the stage was stunned and all turned to look at Zhou Yang.

"As everyone knows, my company has undergone a complete transformation and now has an outstanding team to assist us. In the coming years, we will significantly increase production and collaborate with other companies. We promise to release at least 30 high-quality films, 3000 episodes of excellent TV series, and 2000 episodes of exciting animation every year," Zhou Yang said firmly.

As soon as these words came out, the whole audience was shocked!

(End of this chapter)