novelraw Chapter 745 - 746: The Circle
Chapter 745 - 746: The Circle
Chapter 745: Chapter 746: The Circle[Chapter 746: The Circle]
In earlier times, the explosive popularity of a television show could only be illustrated through a long-term analysis of ratings trends. To understand viewer opinions, television stations had to rely on newspaper surveys and random telephone interviews. This method of gathering information was incredibly inefficient and often inaccurate.
However, with the rise of the internet in recent years, this situation changed rapidly. After the airing of America's Next Top Model, although it didn't generate much buzz in traditional media, its popularity among ordinary audiences became very apparent online.
The Yahoo forum section for America's Next Top Model saw an influx of nearly 180,000 new members within just one week. The show became a hot
After struggling to get through several times, Terry had little choice but to phone Robert Iger, who had just taken over leadership of Firefly Television.
Iger was eager to help but explained that A&E Cable Network was a joint venture with Hearst and operated as a distinct cable channel. Thus, he couldn't intervene in Lifetime's affairs.
With no way forward, Terry felt he had to reach out directly to Anne Sweeney, president of A&E.
Sweeney was more straightforward: "I'm sorry, Mr. Semel, but I don't have the authority to make these decisions anymore."
Having been rebuffed three times in his office at Time Warner's Manhattan headquarters, Terry was ready to throw his phone out the window in frustration.
Watching the gloomy sky beyond the office window, he took several deep breaths, attempting to calm down.
Terry understood this was Firefly's way of retaliating against Time Warner's earlier decisions, essentially leaving them in the lurch for months.
However, given the current situation, Time Warner could not afford to wait. If their cable subscribers dwindled by several hundred thousand next month, the blame would undoubtedly fall on him as CEO.
As he pondered whether to personally fly to Los Angeles and engage Katzenberg directly, an idea struck him: Firefly's youthful foundation, Eric Williams, was likely in East Hampton.
Though he had never visited, the address of Eric's East Hampton estate was easy to find. After a few calls, he secured the details swiftly.
After some contemplation, Terry instructed his secretary to prepare a car. He planned to head to East Hampton himself. After all, as the absolute head of Firefly Group, securing Eric Williams' direct agreement would far outweigh the exhaustion of navigating repeated discussions with Katzenberg and other superiors.
Moreover, even while he recognized Eric's exceptional ability to build a significant enterprise in such a short time, Terry secretly believed that the younger man would be easier to negotiate with than the shrewd Katzenberg. After all, no matter how talented a person may be, navigating the complexities of running a business demands time and experience.
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