"Director Zhou, what's this new cooperation model? Can I be involved?"
As soon as Yu Zhou left, people began to flock around.
Deputy Director Zhou, full of pride, did not hide it from many at this time. He beckoned to a few confidants within the station and began to give instructions, setting the next steps in motion.
As a deputy director, without any major achievements, even if he had connections behind him, it would be an extremely difficult task to be promoted to director.
However, today he had received a great gift, a gift substantial enough to greatly enhance his achievements and make him the most important deputy director at the station.
Even before, he had thought he would need at least five or six years before his position could be considered for promotion, but now, with this matter handled properly, two or three years would be enough.
Therefore, he was quite grateful to Yu Zhou, even though this was merely an exchange of interests.
Meanwhile, Yu Zhou, outside the television station, found his smile growing brighter.
Exchanging a so-called brilliant idea for advertising that would rapidly expand Melon Seed's reach in a short period was a deal that, from his perspective, was definitely not a loss.
"Director? Did it work out?"
Upon seeing Yu Zhou's demeanor, Liang Xiaohai's eyes lit up. He knew that his boss had gone to negotiate cooperation with the deputy director of the television station.
He had no idea what specific cooperation it was before.
But now, seeing Yu Zhou's expression, how could he not know that it seemed successful?
His boss always surprised him at unexpected moments, so much so that even he, to some extent, began to feel a sense of anticipation.
"Yes, it's done."
"A six-month golden slot naming contract. It should be delivered to our factory within these few days!"
"This naming opportunity is even more effective than the advertisement we paid thirty-five thousand for. This time, we've made a huge profit."
A hint of satisfaction appeared on Yu Zhou's face.
The feeling of relief washed over him immediately. Who could have imagined that with just his words, such cooperation could be secured?
The impact of a naming sponsorship was a tangible advertising effect, worth more than gold.
This was a qualitative leap for the dried fruit factory. Naturally, Yu Zhou's happiness at this moment was genuine.
"What naming? What exactly is this cooperation?"
Liang Xiaohai, still not fully grasping the situation, looked at his boss, a little confused, wanting to hear more of his boss's analysis and explanation.
Yu Zhou, sitting in the back seat, did not conceal anything and laid out his plan and the details of the negotiation completely.
In an instant, Liang Xiaohai's jaw dropped. Was there such a way of doing things?
His boss came up with an advertising method that would generate terrifying revenue for the television station, and in return, the deputy director signed his boss for six months at a price of fifty thousand.
According to Yu Zhou, this six-month naming contract, even for a provincial television station that hadn't yet been broadcast nationally, could be said to be worth a million, and that wasn't an exaggeration.
Moreover, Yu Zhou had also gained the favor of the deputy director. With such a favor, they would not only receive VIP treatment at the television station in the future but could also easily obtain less important advertising slots if they wished.
His boss was simply miraculous, to be able to come up with such a brilliant idea on the spot.
"So, does this mean we can have long-term cooperation with the television station in the future? And even for advertising placements, it won't be like before, where we couldn't find anyone?"
This was what Liang Xiaohai valued the most.
After all, according to Yu Zhou's previous plan, only through long-term and effective investment in television advertising could "Hutou Melon Seeds" form a brand and gradually develop into a national enterprise.
The words "national enterprise" had always been Liang Xiaohai's most earnest wish.
Now that this wish might come true, he felt as if he were living in a dream.
"Not only that, but since I've given them this favor, in the future, whether it's naming or advertising, I won't say priority, but there will definitely be preferential treatment."
"As long as we maintain this relationship with Deputy Director Zhou, and when he truly becomes the director, the benefits to us will only increase."
"Furthermore, with these two contracts, it will also be much easier to poach Zhang Zixia, as I previously proposed."
The smile on Yu Zhou's face deepened. He could clearly see the benefits that ordinary people would overlook.
He knew exactly what talent like Zhang Zixia was looking for.
An extremely high salary might not necessarily secure her completely, but a not-low salary combined with a prospect of clear soaring success would be entirely different.
What they valued most was the company's development potential and whether they could firmly establish themselves within the company.
From this perspective, the two were a perfect match, and under such circumstances, things would become much, much easier.
"Then this time, we've really struck it rich!"
Liang Xiaohai grinned and said.
Before, he might have held onto some hope for Yu Zhou's promises, but he wasn't entirely convinced.
But after Yu Zhou's maneuver, he finally understood that his boss's promise to raise management salaries within six months was definitely not an empty statement.
Moreover, it seemed that the entire dried fruit factory was no longer suitable to be called a dried fruit factory; it would be better to call it a general merchandise company.
"Don't be in a hurry to celebrate, we have a lot of work to do next!"
"Once the advertisements are aired, with our factory's current production capacity, it will definitely not be enough. Even if all three hundred-plus people work at full capacity and overtime, Melon Seeds will definitely be in short supply."
"Therefore, our most important task now is to expand production capacity, recruit employees, and provide preliminary training."
"These tasks are so complex they can give you a headache. Your workload will not be light in the coming days."
Yu Zhou was happy to play the role of a hands-off manager, but looking at the current situation, he probably wouldn't be able to be completely hands-off.