Chapter 917 Hob Meat

Tang En asked: "What's going on?"

Andrea explained: "Mr. Iger often holds luxurious receptions in his own home. For example... In July, he held a reception in his home in the name of the artist Chuck Cross For him, this kind of gathering can serve multiple purposes. It can not only consolidate his position in the art circle, but also enhance contacts with stars such as Tom Hanks and directors such as Spielberg, so as to promote the relationship between DreamWorks and New Universal’s continued cooperation.”

Tang En raised his eyes and thought of something.

In July, rumors spread in Hollywood that DreamWorks might face a split.

Previously, DreamWorks' distributor had always been Universal Pictures.

Once split, accidents are likely to occur.

Robert Iger's purpose of holding this kind of reception is to continue to win over DreamWorks.

In Hollywood, for film company executives or senior agents, receptions are a way of life, and it is already a habit to hold them almost every weekend.

"But then, DreamWorks still switched to Paramount, and didn't choose to renew the contract with Universal Pictures. He failed, so he attracted criticism from Barry?"

"Indeed, Mr. Diller's public criticism at a high-level meeting was very severe and did not leave Mr. Iger with a single bit of face!" At this point, Andrea sighed, a little complaining for Robert Egger .

New Universal is essentially an art-making business, and Chuck Cross... is quite possibly one of the four greatest artists in the world. Holding a reception or high-end reception in his name will be very good for the company's artistic image.

People will feel that New Universal values ​​talents, which can also enhance the exchange of New Universal's film and animation creators.

Andrea said again: "Mr. Iger had to explain in front of everyone. He said that at that reception, he invited the staff of Universal Studios, the dream engineer, and the collectors. There are many artists in the studio, as well as directors and stars, so that they have the opportunity to sit down and communicate. The fantasy engineers like to communicate with Spielberg, but he usually only cooperates with Universal Pictures on the production side."

"How much does a reception cost?"

"It could be as low as $50,000, or as high as $100,000. Mr. Diller said he violated the company's rules and regulations, because the company stipulated that each guest's hospitality standard was $125. However, this standard It is only applicable to non-drinking activities, and according to the contract between Mr. Diller and Mr. Iger, the expenses of entertainment activities can be fully reimbursed."

Tang En's face was not very good, "What about Barry? He doesn't have any entertaining activities?"

Andrea shook her head and said, "Almost none. After returning to Hollywood, he didn't have much relationship with Hollywood creative staff. A large part of the reason is that there are few such activities. He only gives everyone the same Christmas gift every year. .”

"Um?"

"Mr. Iger, including the management of Mr. McNick and Mr. Meyer, will pay special attention to gift giving. Hollywood is a creative industry, and gift giving will also be creative. Mr. Diller obviously doesn't think so."

Andrea's words seemed to excuse Robert Iger.

After all, it's extravagant to spend nearly $100,000 on a reception!

As the deputy director of the finance department of the new global headquarters, her basic annual salary is about 250,000 US dollars.

However, in Twain's view, this was a trivial matter.

Whether it's a reception or a gift, it doesn't matter if it costs too much.

First of all, we must clarify a concept-is Robert Iger working for New Universal!

He held the reception to make New Universal better, and that's enough!

Even if the cost is high and the effect is small, it is just a mistake in the method and method, which is not a principled error of right and wrong.

However, Barry Diller's behavior is very annoying!

How dare he openly criticize Robert Iger for eating and drinking in front of all executives at a high-level high-level meeting, and let him criticize him in public!

Excessive!

You know, Robert Iger is the president of New Global Group, and he is the candidate for the next CEO handpicked by Tang En!

Isn't this kind of public criticism weakening his authority in the company?

The authority is gone, even if the position is still there, how many people will willingly accept his leadership?

Even Tang En, in high-level meetings, would give high-profile approval to group executives such as Barry Diller and Robert Iger, as well as department heads such as Kevin Turner and Jeff Zucker.

It is to establish an aura of authority for them to facilitate better management.

If it is a criticism, it will definitely be resolved in private, and it is impossible to make it public.

What Barry Diller did was too much!

He is deliberately weakening the authority of Robert Iger's successor!

What does he mean?

Don't want Robert Iger in power?

When Robert Iger's authority is exhausted and he is no longer supported by the company's management, even with Tang En's firm support, it will be difficult for him to secure the position of CEO!

At that time, what can Tang En do?

Or, he will come out in person and become the CEO!

Or, you can only renew the contract with Barry Diller and continue to let him be in charge of the new Universal!

If before this, Dunn was only guessing about Barry Diller's power struggle, after hearing what Andrea said, he was already 100% sure.

He is consolidating his power at the expense of the company's interests!

Tang En was very angry about this!

This is almost the same as Michael Eisner's way of suppressing dissidents at Disney.

However, he doesn't care what Disney does.

New Universal can't do it!

Twain knew Robert Iger's ability. In his previous life, he was able to turn the precarious Disney into an aircraft carrier in the entertainment and media industry, which was enough to prove his strength.

The future CEO position will definitely belong to Robert Iger!

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From another perspective, Dunn can also understand Barry Diller's psychology.

In 2002, New Universal Group was established. Under the introduction of Jack Welch, Dunn found Barry Diller, who had been away from Hollywood for ten years, and hired him as the CEO.

Contract period: 4 years.

Now, exactly 2 years have passed.

In another two years, New Global Group will go public with great fanfare.

With the current industrial scale and market potential of New Global, it can be said that there is almost no suspense in creating the largest IPO in history!

New Global Group will become synonymous with an era!

Just like Microsoft, Cisco, and Coca-Cola have all led an era.

Coincidentally, in 2006, Barry Diller's contract expired.

He is retiring.

At the time when New Universal was at its brightest and most prosperous, he, the "builder" of the empire, was sadly retiring, abdicating his position to the virtuous, which was naturally unacceptable psychologically.

It is reasonable to use some means in private to extend the contract.

It's just that Dunn can't tolerate it.

When he went to the company the next day, while he was thinking about how to solve this matter, he heard another matter.

In recent high-level meetings, Bill McNick sat next to Barry Diller and whispered in his ear from time to time.

This kind of behavior may show that the two have a good personal relationship.

But it greatly annoyed the others.

Tang En took advantage of the problem and called Barry Diller to the office, telling him not to do this again in the future, as this would affect the unity of the management. Since it is a meeting, it must be open and honest. They are all group executives, so there are no secrets at all.

Barry Diller quickly expressed his position, very aggrieved: "I was also mad by this kind of behavior! I have already told him clearly, don't do this again in the future. It's just that he is the veteran of the company, what will he do? The choice... I don't know either."

Tang En nodded.

I sneered in my heart.

Hob meat!