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The atmosphere in the conference room of Standard Evening News was slightly depressed, which is inevitable. After all, it is a new owner. No one knows what will happen next, and how the new boss will arrange the management of the original newspaper.

Inserting the boss ’s cronies, sacrificing or kicking off the management, and even the exaggerated management's big blood exchange are very likely to happen. You must know that the young and handsome billionaire in front of him is not a good boss. The ruthless reports are not unheard of.

"Well." With Andy's solemn expression, the air in the conference room seemed to be a little stagnant, everyone's eyes were on him, and the representative of the United News Agency looked at him with a serious look. Dee is very satisfied with this effect. He is fascinated by the feeling of power and power. He also knows that the superiority of successful people is slowly cultivated in this way.

"Before the acquisition, my suggestion from my think tank was that newspapers need to be reformed. The standard newspaper industry after 182 years is undoubtedly overstaffed in the number of departments and agencies. Even if the circulation of 500,000 evening papers is less than 200,000, and the loss of 10 million pounds a year, it undoubtedly shows that the newspapers have great problems. "

Andy's words left everyone in the standard newspaper industry disillusioned, and everyone was worried about their future in their hearts. Many people have already thought about the difficulties after losing their jobs.

"However, I rejected the proposal for mass layoffs because the next newspaper reform will use many people. Although many people will not face the fate of layoffs, they must be adjusted and their salaries reduced to reduce The psychological preparation for the newspaper's loss, if I can't accept it, I don't mind cutting him ... "

"call--"

The stagnant atmosphere in the conference room was significantly relieved after Andy's voice fell, and even someone could breathe a sigh of relief.

"Today, the representative of Lianhe Newspaper is also here. My first decision was to personally lend 20 million pounds to the newspaper to alleviate the financial crisis and serve as a capital reserve for the winter of the financial crisis. After all, the standard newspaper industry has now borrowed from banks. Here comes the money. "

Andy's words made the management of the Standard Evening News unhappy, but the representative of Lianhe News Agency nodded impatiently, before thinking whether it would make a capital injection to dilute their shares.

It seems that this young man has no intention at all, it is simply to drag them to death without any effort, to increase the debt burden on Standard Evening News, even if the future profit, the Union Newspaper as a shareholder should not want to get a penny. Dividends, not to mention the power in the board of directors, it seems that this young man does not bird them at all, well, it has become a mascot.

"The second, starting next week, the London Standard Evening News will be the first orthodox newspaper in the UK to change to a free newspaper ..."

Wow

There was an uproar in the conference room, and everyone looked at the new boss in astonishment, as if trying to confirm whether they heard it wrong.

"That's right, it's a free evening paper, just like a subway newspaper!"

After Andy's bland tone was reconfirmed, everyone's complexion was not calm, and the representative of Lianhe News Agency directly faced his face and questioned: "As shareholders, we are interested in this ..."

"I don't need to fight for your opinion!" Andy looked at the other person with cold eyes and interrupted the other person's questioning directly. "Also, when I speak, don't interrupt me. To understand the rules, let's take an example!"

"You—" The embarrassed and blushing representative of Lianhe Newspaper glared, but there was no way. Andy Smith, an absolute major shareholder, could do whatever he wanted.

"I don't like people who are not polite. We are in a meeting. You have prevented the meeting from proceeding. Please go out!" With Andy's scornful words falling, the bodyguard sitting at the door stood up, exuding Senhan Breath came to the other side.

"Sir, please!"

"You--" He Lu was so embarrassed at the bottom of the pot that he was invited out of everyone's eyes. He wanted to yell a few words, but he looked back at the bodyguard like a giant tower.

"Okay, the irrelevant people are gone, and the meeting continues." Andy watched the meeting room door close again and said indifferently.

"I know that after 180 years of paying history and becoming a free newspaper, some people can't figure it out, but if you want to turn a profit, you must make changes. We do n’t need those 50 pennies, but the annual fee will bring us market share. After the surge in circulation, relying on our nearly two hundred years of distribution history and influence, will make advertising profits soar.

At the same time, the national distribution is cancelled, and the future distribution area is limited to Greater London and surrounding areas! "

The management of the standard newspaper industry in the conference room has become numb. This reform is more subversive than layoffs. It is a complete abandonment of tradition, yes, nearly 200 years of tradition.

"Although it is free of charge, the content must not contain anything at all. Our national and international news and the regional leadership of the City of London must not give up. Entertainment gossip, sports reports, life editions, proper review articles, and even comics. With horoscope, there is no shortage of one.

Want to go to the West End to watch a theater? The list of theaters is comprehensive, and usually there are special comments on popular shows. You ca n’t miss the discounts, big gifts, and messages in small ads.

Before the revision starts this week, we need to cover 12 subway lines in London, and there must be special free newspaper boxes in the lobby of 273 stations. I want to make Standard Evening News the most famous free newspaper in London. . . "

People in the standard newspaper industry are glaring. Nima has less than 4 days, so how urgent it is. . .

"boss..."

Andy glanced at Marlins, the standard newspaper manager who spoke, and nodded, "You said."

"Oh, boss, isn't it a little too tense for 4 days, after all, it needs planning and manual preparation ..."

Andy couldn't help but smile, saying that he was waiting for you to ask. "Otherwise, why don't you think I'm going to cut costs by mass layoffs?

Aside from reporters, editors, and necessary staff, aren't all the remaining staff? A new department, the Market Development Department, was set up. I didn't want to be laid off. I went to the Development Department. After publishing at 4 pm every day, I distributed it to major subway stations, bus stations, and office buildings. "

"........." The meeting room was silent.

Andy looked at the editor-in-chief Dougville said, "Doug, the quality of the content of the newspaper cannot be reduced in the slightest. I hope you can control this."

"Understand the boss."

Seeing that the other party nodded seriously, Andy nodded with satisfaction, and turned his attention to the head of the advertising department. "Your advertising department needs to expand the staff. The newspaper can recruit talents. If there is no recruitment, the newspaper starts to be free. Our advertising contract It needs to be redrafted. The Advertising Department will become the most important department of the newspaper in the future. I hope you don't let me down. I hope to see results in three months! "

The head of the Mediterranean department of the advertising department couldn't help but hesitated. He was a smart man and naturally heard the meaning of the new boss. He replied with some excitement: "Please rest assured that our advertising department will not let you down."

"Let's wait and see!" Andy took his eyes off and watched the newspaper manager Marins continue. "From this year on, the 50-year-old Standard Evening News Drama Award. The 30-year-old Standard Evening News Award and Standard of the Year The Evening News British Film Awards. These three awards with great influence in the Commonwealth have increased investment. This is undoubtedly a huge wealth of the standard newspaper industry. It has great potential to be tapped. Previously, it was limited by funds and could not be scaled up. Understand, but starting this year, don't let me down.

By the way, maybe the annual bar will be out of date, then add new elements, nightclubs, and famous dj selections can be considered, let readers vote, increase interaction, and increase young readers! "

Marlins was in a sorrowful mood. When he heard the words of the new boss, his eyes lighted up. This is undoubtedly a very reliable idea. You must know that the three standard Evening News awards are very influential, especially the drama. The award is completely able to make the stars shining and let the big stars attend. However, with annual losses, the newspaper has no extra capacity to do anything. It can only reduce funding every year, pull sponsorship, and rely on TV stations to support it.

Now that the new boss attaches so much importance, it is undoubtedly the best way to increase the influence of the standard newspaper industry. As long as the funds are sufficient, it can definitely be done well. There will be more stars, and there will naturally be ratings and advertisements.

The meeting lasted more than two hours. Later, all the management members expressed their opinions and improved the details of the reforms. After the end, a group of people rushed back to their departments to convey the central idea of ​​the new boss.

This day is undoubtedly an important turning point in the standard newspaper industry with a history of 182 years. From national xing to "regional xing", the name plus "London" became the London Standard Evening News; Days, Monday to Friday.