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For most technology companies, the biggest goal is to go public. There are almost no teams that work hard for a long-term ideal.

Spotify is no exception.

Once it goes public, the spirit of the entrepreneurial team will easily collapse, leading to a significant decline in the combat effectiveness of the entire team. In order to solve this problem, many big bosses have to kill their former partners and replace them with a new batch of motivated and motivated people.

If it is handled well, the company can quickly complete the transformation of the organizational structure and enter another period of growth.

If not handled well, it can easily lead to a series of crises in the company.

Spotify still has huge room to grow.

Zhoubuqi will never be allowed to go on the market at this stage.

Wealth is very corrosive. Once people are financially free, just like students after the college entrance examination, it is really difficult to get them to pick up textbooks and do several simulation questions.

Fortunately, Boss Zhou is now famous, and his reputation and influence are growing.

His opinions are always recognized by all parties.

This time I went on a business trip to Europe. Everywhere I went was really responsive and the roads were smooth.

Next we have to deal with Ziweixing Digital Media.

This time it stopped.

This time I came here mainly to deal with the world football grand prize proposed by Zhou Buqi. The news has been officially announced. Domestic CCTV Channel 5 made a qualitative decision and directly translated the award as the Chinese name of "Football Emperor of the Year", and other media followed suit.

Zhou Buqi didn't care much either.

"Football Emperor of the Year" feels a little nicer and more domineering than the planned "Emperor Star of the Year".

However, can this award really compete with the "FIFA Ballon d'Or"?

All major media outlets are not optimistic about it.

In fact, someone has done it before.

In the 2010 "FIFA Ballon d'Or" selection, Messi unexpectedly defeated World Cup champion Iniesta and Champions League champion Sneijder and won the award.

Caused huge controversy.

The fairness of the "FIFA Ballon d'Or" has been seriously questioned.

Under this situation and the sudden opportunity, Dubai, which is extremely wealthy, took action and united several European sports organizations to launch a Global Football Award.

In order to achieve this grand prize, Dubai has spent a lot of money, and it can always spend huge sums of money to attract Ronaldo, and he has become an image spokesperson.

But even so, this is still a pheasant prize.

Not attractive at all.

Ziweixing Digital Media wants to create a similar award to compete with the "FIFA Ballon d'Or". Why?

Someone came up with a clever trick.

Ask the British royal family to come forward.

"Football Emperor", just like the Queen's award, bestows this title on the best football player of the year. With the aura of the British royal family, its influence is unprecedented, and it can at least shock Europe!

This attribute of credibility and authority is reflected.

However, in operation, it doesn't seem to work.

Zhou Buqi thought this idea was a good one, and came over to see if he could push it forward, "I think this idea is very good! The World Footballer is authorized by FIFA, and the Ballon d'Or Award has a history of decades in Europe. It is part of European football culture. Our Football Awards also need a little endorsement."

The person in charge of this matter was David Dunn, director of football affairs and public affairs. He sighed, "This is indeed a name that can compete with the World Football Federation. But... this is impossible."

"Why?"

"The royal family has very strict rules, several of which are contrary to our plan. The royal family must express neutrality in public. There is also a red line. The royal family cannot participate in commercial endorsements."

"ah?"

Zhou Buqi frowned.

David Dunn is a British man who has researched this thoroughly. “The royal family is not allowed to participate in commercial endorsements. This is to ensure that the royal family remains neutral and does not favor or promote any commercial interests. This also prevents their high status and influence from being For commercial gain.”

Zhou Buqi asked: "Are there no exceptions?"

"Exception?" David Dunn shook his head, "No!"

"Not once?"

"Not once! There has been no exception for hundreds of years. This can maintain the character of the royal family and ensure that they are above the influence of business and money."

Zhou Buqi nodded.

The English name of this football award is the name of Ziweixing. This has typical endorsement and commercial attributes, which is indeed inappropriate.

Zhou Buqi asked again: "What about another form? We can change the name to a neutral name... We can even give up the initiative and establish a football award in the name of the British royal family. Ziweixing Digital Media only provides technology , data, and business-level support.”

David Dunn denied this idea again, "The royal family is not short of money. In order to ensure neutrality and prevent being exploited, they will not cooperate with commercial institutions."

Zhou Buqi was unwilling to give in, "No chance at all?"

David Dunn said: "As far as I know, no. In the past period, I have contacted the executive office of the royal family many times and met many members of the royal family, and they all thought this was impossible. Many members of the royal family are very fond of football. , also recognized that we wanted to create a new British football award. However, there is nothing we can do, no one can break the royal rules."

Zhou Buqi said angrily: "If I can't break the rules, then what kind of cocktail party should I go to at night?"

David Dunn smiled and said: "Isn't this season almost over? There have been many changes in the Premier League and there are many controversies. Many people in British football will participate, and I think you should go."

Zhou Buqi didn't mind much about what happened in the evening. With David Dunn, a big shot in British football, accompanying him, he wouldn't lose face.

But what about the football jackpot?

Without the royal endorsement, it would indeed be difficult to compete with the "FIFA Ballon d'Or" in terms of authority.

Relying on money?

Dubai has more money, but after three years of running the Global Football Awards, it is still tepid and looks like a performance award.

Seeing that he was still unwilling to give up, David Dunn sighed and said very honestly: "The British football magazine "442" selects the top 100 players of the year every year. As far as I know, "442" also wanted to do it for The best of the year award will be awarded, and then the prince will come forward. But the plan fell through early. "442" felt that it could not be the opponent of "L'Equipe", so it gave up the selection of the best of the year and changed it to the annual top 100."

Zhou Buqi narrowed his eyes, thoughtfully.

David Dunn said firmly: "It's really impossible! This plan doesn't need to be considered!"

"not necessarily!"

Zhou Buqi felt that his mind suddenly opened up.

David Dunn said: "No way!"

Zhou Buqi smiled and said, "It's possible."

David Dunn was helpless, "Then you go and ask at night, it's really impossible."

Zhou Buqi smiled and said: "I didn't say the British royal family."

"ah?"

David Dunn was stunned.

Zhou Buqi said calmly: "There are so many kings in Europe. If the UK doesn't work, just go to other countries. If that doesn't work, just cooperate with the Royal Swedish Academy! Don't they award the Nobel Prize every year to all walks of life around the world?" The most outstanding achievement in the industry. Football is also an industry, why doesn’t football reward it?”

David Dunn was stunned and speechless.

Depend on!

He is indeed the big boss!