Volume 3: Taking Roots 2016 Chapter 642: Speaking for Yourself
The questioner was a reporter from Weibo Entertainment. He seemed a little caught off guard by Zhou Dongsheng's answer and paused for a moment. However, he quickly demonstrated his professionalism as a reporter and continued to ask questions without being bound by the topic.
"Mr. Zhou, as an investor in the media industry, I wonder what Mr. Zhou thinks of the gradually emerging profession of Internet celebrities?"
This topic actually aroused Zhou Dongsheng's interest and he couldn't help but become more energetic.
Although at the beginning, Zhou Dongsheng just had the mentality of a speculator, acting as a "pig farmer" in the trend of the times, bringing in one pig after another under his command to make profits.
This method is simple and crude, but it can also maximize his unique advantage as a prophet. After all, for an ordinary person who has done nothing and has not established himself at the age of thirty.
Only those internet celebrities who are in the public eye and receive millions of attention are the information and groups that the general public can most easily access.
As for the competition in the clouds, the general public cannot even detect it at all.
It was with this original intention that Zhou Dongsheng stepped into the ranks of Internet celebrity media and boarded the express train of the times. With his first pot of gold, he achieved a snowball effect...
However, as I said before, humans are empirical animals. All experiences come from your knowledge and experiences. Without accumulation, how can there be an explosion?
Therefore, when Zhou Dongsheng was in this industry, he grew up with the industry, from a bystander in his previous life to a practitioner now. Naturally, what he saw and heard also rose with it...
Therefore, he does have some superficial understanding of the internet celebrity industry.
Zhou Dongsheng pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "I am personally very optimistic about the future of the Internet celebrity industry, so I will unswervingly choose this investment direction, and my opinion on Internet celebrities..."
"In fact, Internet celebrities have a long history. As early as the era of pictures and texts on the Internet, many Internet celebrities were born, such as Brother Xili and Sister Feng."
"It's very difficult to complete your own content output, build an audience, or even realize traffic monetization with just the traffic of a picture."
"With the advent of the video era, whether it is live broadcast or short video, the feedback of real-time information flow has undoubtedly quickly replaced pictures and texts and become the choice of every user. At the same time, it also provides fertile ground for the development of the Internet celebrity industry."
"I think the rise of internet celebrities is the choice of the public."
Zhou Dongsheng paused and continued talking.
"The development of the video industry has undoubtedly given countless people who previously had no opportunity or platform to speak out an opportunity to gain the right to speak."
"This group, originally an ordinary group covered by the rolling tide of urbanization, is trying to survive in a corner that is not noticed by mainstream public opinion, playing the role of the silent majority."
"The advent of the video era has opened up a channel for them to express their opinions, giving them the opportunity to regain their voice in society, stand out in the tide of the times, and achieve class transition!"
"Internet celebrities are the spokespeople who stand out from the crowd. They are chosen by the public. This is my humble opinion of this industry."
Zhou Dongsheng said with lingering feelings that this was the insight he gained from this experience, which might not be comprehensive, nor profound, but it was indeed what he saw and heard.
As soon as he finished speaking, the interview scene fell into a brief silence. Zhou Dongsheng looked up and saw several reporters looking surprised, while others lowered their heads in deep thought, obviously touched by his words.
To be honest, before this, their knowledge of Zhou Dongsheng was limited to the few words on the Internet. However, the insightful words spoken on the spot today refreshed their understanding of Zhou Dongsheng!
"Ahem, Mr. Zhou's insights have benefited me a lot. I will report your interview word for word faithfully. I believe that more people will be touched by it..."
"I hope so." Zhou Dongsheng smiled and nodded slightly.
At this moment, before the reporter could continue speaking, a sudden applause sounded from the door of the interview room, and a middle-aged man in a suit and glasses walked in with a smile on his face.
"I didn't expect that Mr. Zhou, at such a young age, actually has such a deep and unique understanding of the Internet celebrity industry. I am really ashamed of myself and feel inferior to him!"
As the middle-aged man came in, the reporter from Weibo Entertainment tactfully packed up his things, said goodbye to Zhou Dongsheng, and ended this hasty interview.
After all, the visitor was none other than Wang Gaofei, the CEO of Weibo!
Zhou Dongsheng was certainly not unfamiliar with him, but as a veteran spectator, Zhou Dongsheng was more familiar with Wang Gaofei's other name.
That is the one on Weibo: Lai Qu Jian Jian, also known as Lai Zong, can be said to be one of the biggest shields on Weibo.
On Weibo, he is the target of criticism and curse from thousands of users. Cursing him for no reason has become part of Weibo's corporate culture.
This point is similar to the corporate culture of Bilibili. I wonder if Bilibili has learned anything from it.
Ahem, as a frequent melon-eating crowd, Zhou Dongsheng is naturally very familiar with it.
What's more, at the Red Stars Day celebration just now, Wang Gaofei, the CEO of Weibo, appeared on the stage and spoke many times.
"Come on... Mr. Wang, thank you for your compliment. I am just expressing my own opinions as a practitioner. Compared with Mr. Wang and industry pioneers like Weibo, I am still just starting out and still have to rely on the big platform of Weibo to make a living..."
Zhou Dongsheng casually said politely that although the other party was the CEO of Weibo, he was just a CEO.
"Mr. Zhou is too modest. The reason why Weibo holds the Super Red Star Festival is to create an open social platform that can accommodate all kinds of people and give many Internet celebrities a stage to showcase themselves..."
"From this perspective, I think there should be a lot of areas for us to cooperate. What do you think, Mr. Zhou?" Wang Gaofei said politely.
"That's natural. The internet celebrity industry has only just begun to emerge, and the market is still a blue ocean. I think we should be like-minded and should work together to expand and strengthen the market and make the pie bigger..."
“After all, the market is so big that no one company can monopolize it. Only mutual benefit can achieve a win-win situation.” Zhou Dongsheng continued with a smile.
"Great minds think alike. I look forward to working with Mr. Zhou in the future. Why don't we move on to the celebration party and continue our conversation?" Wang Gaofei said, changing the subject.
"That's exactly what I meant. Please!" Zhou Dongsheng stretched out his hand, motioning Wang Gaofei to go first.
At the same time, Principal Wang had just finished his brief interview and was walking over with a lazily look on his face.
"Hello, Principal Wang!" Facing Principal Wang, Wang Gaofei did not dare to be negligent and took the initiative to greet him with a smile on his face.
"Hello, Mr. Wang, you two..." Principal Wang stretched out his hand and pointed back and forth, with a puzzled look on his face, as if wondering how the two of you got together.
"Oh, I just happened to pass by and listened to Mr. Zhou's interview. I gained a lot from chatting with him for a while. I won't disturb you anymore. I have to go to the party first..." Wang Gaofei said concisely and then took the initiative to say goodbye.
"Wow, you are a really talented guy. You even impressed the CEO of Weibo with just one interview?" Principal Wang said in surprise.
"After all, he's going to be your godfather, how can you not work hard?" Zhou Dongsheng joked with a grin.
"Go away, go away. You can't let this matter go, right? Let's talk about it when your wealth exceeds mine..." Principal Wang waved his hand impatiently.
"This matter... doesn't seem to be that difficult." Zhou Dongsheng scratched his head and said in a slightly Versailles tone.
"Okay, I can see that you are really arrogant now. It's incredible! Your tone is getting louder and louder, but I like it. This is how young people should be."
Principal Wang patted Zhou Dongsheng on the shoulder and said with approval, as if he had found a like-minded person.
"It's the same as saying that birds of a feather flock together. It's all thanks to Principal Wang's teaching. Let's go to the party and have some fun. Principal Wang, you're a harvester of internet celebrities, can't you put your skills to good use?" Zhou Dongsheng said in a teasing tone.
"Hehe, don't talk nonsense. I'm very loyal." Principal Wang looked righteous.
"Indeed, when it comes to being unfaithful, you are very loyal..." Zhou Dongsheng teased.
Before the two of them finished speaking, a light and pleasant voice suddenly appeared, "What are you talking about?"
At the same time, the visitor naturally took Principal Wang's arm, her pretty face was as beautiful as a lotus emerging from clear water, and she looked at Zhou Dongsheng curiously.
The visitor was naturally Principal Wang’s current girlfriend, who was also a very successful career woman among his ex-girlfriends—Xue Li.
At the Red Star Festival celebration just now, she also won the title of the most commercially valuable red star, and she also has a very outstanding record in the field of e-commerce...
In terms of e-commerce monetization, Xue Li's success undoubtedly precedes that of Zhang Dayi. In addition to her personal abilities, her identity as "Principal Wang's girlfriend" undoubtedly also accounts for a huge proportion.
After all, it is precisely the massive traffic brought by this name that made it famous and gained recognition from more people, thereby broadening its audience. Only with a sufficient traffic base can it have the capital to monetize.
"Just chatting, are you done with your work?" Principal Wang said casually, putting his arm around his shoulders.
"Yes, this must be Mr. Zhou Dongsheng, I've heard of you for a long time!" After giving Principal Wang a well-behaved smile, he extended his hand to greet Zhou Dongsheng in a graceful manner.
Zhou Dongsheng smiled and nodded. At this time, Jiang Yilei also finished the interview and came over to join him, along with his two capable assistants Xu Kaidao and Xu Ruoan.
Taking advantage of the Red Stars Day celebration, the two of them naturally made full use of their expertise, whether it was to meet people with similar interests or to discover potential stocks, they all did their job and did their best.
The evening party after the celebration is undoubtedly a place of fame and fortune prepared for socializing. In comparison, the Red People's Festival open to the public can only be regarded as an appetizer. For many people, this evening party is the real main course.
For Zhou Dongsheng today, this has already become commonplace. While chatting, the group moved to the carefully prepared party venue.
At this time, there were already groups of people gathered at the scene, chatting and exchanging ideas with each other. As Zhou Dongsheng and his group stepped into the scene, they immediately attracted a lot of people's attention.
After all, whether it is Principal Wang or Zhou Dongsheng, they are now trendsetters who have become famous on the Internet. They are also young talents with strong capital and promising prospects. It is normal for them to become the focus of everyone.
In particular, the theme of today's Internet celebrity festival celebration is undoubtedly a test of the internet celebrity economy, and the people present can be roughly divided into two categories, one is the capital on the sidelines, and the other is naturally the internet celebrities.
As for Zhou Dongsheng and Principal Wang, they are obviously the so-called fence-sitters, with a little bit of both sides. Therefore, when both sides see the two of them, they think they have something to talk about.
Previously at the celebration, due to time constraints, everyone just had a brief chat and got to know each other, but this evening party was undoubtedly designed to allow everyone to deepen their impressions and have in-depth exchanges.
The two of them naturally became popular in the eyes of many people, and Xue Li was naturally on high alert, standing beside Principal Wang to declare her sovereignty and secretly intimidate those competitors who were eyeing her covetously.
However, Zhou Dongsheng knew that Principal Wang is permanent while internet celebrities come and go, and she would not be able to monopolize Principal Wang’s traffic code for long.
However, she is also one of the few successful examples who used Principal Wang as a stepping stone to achieve rapid career advancement.
Making money is not shameful.
As for the others, they naturally performed their best, especially Xu Kaidao and Xu Ruoan, who worked extremely hard. Their loyal and dedicated performance made Zhou Dongsheng, the hands-off boss, very satisfied.
Zhou Dongsheng was also happy and relaxed, wandering around the party scene at will and greeting people with ease.
Once such a popular figure was left alone, she naturally attracted a lot of attention. Zhang Dayi, who was wearing a black short skirt and showing off a pair of seductive long legs, immediately stepped forward with her long legs and prepared to take the initiative.
As the saying goes, people in the same profession are enemies. Zhang Dayi, who follows the same path as Xue Li, was overwhelmed by Xue Li and took the title of the most commercially valuable celebrity. Deep down, she is somewhat dissatisfied...
And Xue Li's successful experience is quite valuable for reference. For the ambitious Zhang Dayi, it may be worth emulating it.
In particular, Zhou Dongsheng's "traffic code" is currently no less popular than Principal Wang's.
After all, Principal Wang has many girlfriends, but Zhou Dongsheng has never made his love life public...
If you can be the first person to try something new, the traffic bonus would be enough to make your mouth full of grease, right?
Just as Zhang Dayi was thinking about her own little plan , a short but high-spirited man had already taken the lead.
Zhang Dayi could only stand aside helplessly, waiting anxiously. How could a hunter be so impatient? Zhang Dayi thought to herself.
Zhou Dongsheng, on the other hand, looked at the man in front of him who was slightly shorter than him, about 1.7 meters tall, and he was very familiar with that face.
Before he could even open his mouth, Zhou Dongsheng extended his hand and greeted him enthusiastically: "I've heard a lot about you, Mr. Chen. I didn't expect to meet you here!"
The man in front of him was none other than the famous Chen Ou, who became famous on the Internet for his phrase “spoke for myself”!
It even triggered a trend of enthusiastic imitation across the entire Internet, and the "Chen Ou style" named after it became very popular for a time!
