Chapter 670 "Winter of Wanbao" (Happy New Year)
It took Gu Miao a week just to modify some of the characters.
When he finished his study retreat and planned to relax his mind for two days and spend time with his wife and children, he discovered that a series of major events had happened in the industry during his retreat.
First, Xuanji Animation officially announced that the second season of its popular phenomenon-level animation "Qin Shi Mingyue" will premiere soon.
Later, Yitian Studio was not willing to be lonely, and withstood the huge pressure of "Qin Shi Mingyue II", it officially announced its new work "Spirit Cage".
The two companies are at loggerheads.
Send a poster, OK! I immediately followed a poster! Will you post a promotional PV video? OK! I also share a PV trailer!
In terms of publicity and warm-up, the synchronization rate between the two companies is ridiculously high. This has also led to many colleagues who don't know the truth to speculate whether Xuanji and Yitian are in conflict?
Gu Miao thought so too at first.
But when he asked Lao Zhang, he realized that this was pure nonsense. Not only did the two companies not have conflicts, but they had a good personal relationship. This incident was completely coincidental.
All right!
Whether it was a coincidence or a hidden secret, it had nothing to do with Gu Miao. He wished that the two families would fight each other and watch the excitement!
It's a pity that there was no fight...
But that's okay!
Although Xuanji and Yitian failed to fight, it made Gu Miao, a melon-eater, a little regretful. However, another breaking news in the industry still gave him a long-awaited shock.
The last time he was so shocked and lost his temper was when he learned that Meihua Animation was poaching Wanbao on a large scale...
But this time, things were even more outrageous.
Zhonghai Ghost Hand Animation, once known as one of the three giants of domestic animation, has produced many classic works, and enjoys a high reputation in the industry, is actually about to go bankrupt?
"What happened to them?"
Gu Miao was very surprised and said: "Is Ghost Hand Animation so miserable? How do I remember that although their performance in the past two years has been average, their profitability is not bad?"
"Those are all illusions!"
Lao Zhang gave a wry smile and explained to Gu Miao: "It's okay to deceive investors with those data. For us experts, wouldn't we know the situation of the ghost hand animation as soon as we inquire about it?"
They really have no money.
Many works in a row failed to achieve outstanding results, and several animations that had become popular before were also involved in copyright lawsuits.
On the eve of the listing, Guishou Animation carried out a major internal cleaning, and many core members were kicked out...
As a result, the listing plan failed.
It can be said that the current ghost-hand animation is already a rotten ship full of holes and will sink to the bottom of the sea at any time.
The market environment is not good, the performance is not good, the top management is fighting for power, and the cash flow is cut off and unable to repay bank loans. It cannot last long.
If they don’t go bankrupt, who will go bankrupt?
It can be said that there were signs of Guishou Animation's bankruptcy as early as a year or two ago, and its delay until now is entirely supported by the "listing" pie.
Listed! Listed!
Guishou Animation dreams of becoming a listed animation production company, and everyone is moving towards this goal, hoping that the company will become rich overnight after it goes public.
But the ending is a bit regretful...
In any case, Guishou Animation is the leading domestic animation manufacturer in China and even across the country. Their bankruptcy has left many colleagues feeling sad.
The same goes for Gu Miao.
If Guishou Animation is just a small workshop, OK! If they go bankrupt, they will go bankrupt. It really won’t have any impact. Anyway, the earth will continue to rotate without them.
But Oni Hand Animation is the giant!
What is a giant? That is a large manufacturer whose every move can affect the entire industry and achieve industrial radiation effects on its peers.
Such big factories have gone cold.
To be honest, although this is caused by various internal incentives, it is also inseparable from the influence of the external environment.
The past two years have been really difficult.
The rise of rising stars such as Xuanji, Yitian, Huiying and others has inevitably intensified competition and put pressure on many peers who are "resting on their laurels".
Ghost Hand Animation is the first giant to fall, but it is by no means the last!
Perhaps as time goes by, those old Chinese comic companies that are not enterprising will have their market share lost to newcomers such as Xuanji, Yitian, Huiying, etc., and will fall sadly in the new era.
Will Wanbao be next?
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The news that China Overseas Ghost Animation cannot hold on and is about to go bankrupt has shocked the entire Chinese comic industry.
And right now.
Gu Miao, who is always vigilant in times of crisis, published an article "Wanbao's Winter" in the name of the president within the group, which also aroused heated discussions across the Internet.
Gu Sanshui is so good at organizing things!
The collapse of Guishou Animation actually reminded him of the collapse of Wanbao, and he told his employees very affectionately that if preparations were not made in advance, Wanbao would be the next giant to fall.
Plum Blossom Animation, Huiying Animation, Xuanji Animation and other domestic comic colleagues all raised their middle fingers.
Gan!
You are the big brother. We, the small business owners, have never worried about this problem. Why do you start to badmouth yourself, making it seem like Wanbao will go bankrupt tomorrow?
As for what?
In the article, Gu Miao reviewed the hardships and hardships of Wanbao along the way, and said with tears in her eyes that the company could not achieve today's achievements without the full support of all "Wanbao family members".
Now, winter is here!
The sudden collapse of the former giant Guishou Animation is enough to prove the harshness and cruelty of the external environment.
During this difficult period, I hope that every Wanbao family member can join hands to tide over the difficulties! Wanbao can fall, but it must not fall in this winter. You are the wings for Wanbao to fly...
The entire tear-jerking article was sent out by the president's office and spread to all subsidiaries and departments of Wanbao Group, instantly touching countless workers.
As the saying goes, if we don't work hard, how can Mr. Gu drive a luxury car worth millions and live in a large villa of several hundred square meters?
For Mr. Gu, Ollie gives it!
Regardless of whether you like it or not, you have to drink this bowl of chicken soup. Not only do you have to drink it, but after drinking it, you have to praise Mr. Gu for his sense of "worry" and he is worthy of being the most wise helmsman of our Wanbao.
Just for show!
It can only be said that Gu Miao is very good at riding the heat and engaging in such retreat-oriented things.
And it turns out that he was right to be so popular! After this article was published, many young employees became more positive and more energetic and enthusiastic about their work.
What?
Why young employees?
This kind of chicken soup can only be made for young people who have just left school and have not experienced any beatings from society. It's strange that those veteran employees can fall for Mr. Gu's tricks.
"My evaluation is based on the defense!"
"Mr. Gu, who is struggling to write an 800-word essay, can I read the article he wrote?"
An unknown executive surnamed Ma complained in the company's management group afterwards: "You hypocritical people only know how to flatter others, unlike me who dare to speak out and give advice!"
Mr. Gu, Mr. Gu!
Open your eyes and take a good look, who is the true loyal minister and good general in this court?
Happy Spring Festival to everyone! Good luck and fortune in the New Year!