America 1919-Chapter 695

Chapter 695: 238, Falling below everyone’s expectations_4 Chapter 695: 238, Falling below everyone’s expectations_4 Now, the radio drama and “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” projects have taken nearly one million US Dollars from the company’s budget, where the “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” will even be given away!

Hmm!

They did not want to accept that.

If it were not for Donnie’s absolute authority at ABC, and his prestige at ABC soaring once again after this matter, they might not be here discussing this with Donnie!

Donnie still did not give a definitive answer, saying, “I really can’t give you all a precise answer to this matter.

All I can tell you is that I think there is a very high possibility of success for these two projects, especially the ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ project, whose value creation I believe may exceed the current total market value of ABC in the future!”

“Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” was launched in the United Kingdom in 1998 on another timeline.

Once the show debuted, it immediately caught the attention of the whole United Kingdom and was quickly bought by various countries for its intellectual property rights, including the United States.

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At that time, the show brought in over one billion US Dollars in revenue for ABC.

And that was just the income from a single region of the United States—if you add the intellectual property fees from other countries, this income is unimaginable.

In addition, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” could also release movies and television rights; these are all revenue-generating intellectual properties for the show.

It’s just that in this era, these things still cannot be launched, but Donnie believes that the idea of getting rich overnight is something every American wants.

Especially in such an intensely stimulating way!

“Ah!”

Upon hearing Donnie’s words, the three people in the room all showed surprised expressions.

A show that could bring ABC revenue of over a billion US Dollars?

Even if they trusted Donnie very much, they could not believe this possibility, so at this moment, they just thought that Donnie talked this way to give them more confidence in the program!

However, with Donnie’s statement, they were already quite satisfied.

At the very least, this statement represented Donnie’s approval of the project!

“Donnie, with you saying that, we understand.

Rest assured, at ABC, as long as it’s your decision, we will definitely support it!”

George Whitney said with a big laugh.

Irving Young and Charles Merrill shot George Whitney contemptuous looks.

“With everyone’s support, I feel reassured and much more confident!” Donnie said humbly.

After confirming Donnie’s attitude toward the project, their visit to Donnie this time was essentially over.

However, in the end, George Whitney still extended an invitation to Donnie: “Donnie, in a few days we at Morgan have a ball, and we’ve invited Morgan’s most esteemed guests.

Our chairman has specifically instructed that you must attend!”

Regarding the Morgan ball, Donnie had actually known about it for a while; it’s a tradition of Morgan’s.

They hold an annual mysterious ball to honor the nobility system, inviting their clients to enhance relationships and to seek more opportunities for collaboration at such events.

This ball is known as the most prestigious ball in New York!

In a sense, this ball is actually also the ball of America’s highest echelon.

The kind of high-society events that later became wildly popular…

Well, they’re like an adult whipping a child when compared to Morgan’s ball.

Donnie smiled and said, “I will definitely be there!”

George Whitney said with a smile, “That’s wonderful, then let’s have a good drink together when it comes!”

Donnie nodded and saw George Whitney out of his residence.

“I was thinking of getting back to Atlantic City earlier, but I didn’t expect there would be such a matter!” Donnie said, leaning on the sofa with a sense of helplessness.

Helen laughed, “I know about the Morgan ball, do you know how many people on Wall Street want to attend this event every year?”

Donnie replied with a light laugh, “If this invitation had come to me a year ago, I would have cared a lot, but now, whether I go or not doesn’t really make much difference!”

Indeed, such balls are indeed a means to expand one’s network.

Some even think that if a nobody gets lucky and enters such a ball, they might just get an opportunity to skyrocket to success.

But in reality, although Donnie had never been to such a ball before, he had attended similar events.

At such balls, it is a vast arena of fame and fortune.

Everyone wears their titles like crowns, and if you’re not at the right level, even if you attend such a ball, it’s hard to find opportunities that suit your development!

But at Donnie’s status, he really doesn’t need such balls to bolster his position anymore.

Because Donnie is confident that even without attending the ball, no one there could look down on him at this point!

“There are still some benefits, otherwise, such balls would not have continued for decades!”

Helen said to Donnie.

Donnie nodded, he wasn’t denying the value of the ball, but he thought such events didn’t need to be held in such high esteem, just like the socialite gatherings in later years.

The result is nothing more than media coverage, discussing how high-quality the event is, how many wealthy daughters would like to attend but can’t, and saying that the dance partners are princes from certain countries…

But actually, once such balls are over, they’re over.

So what if you’ve met someone?

Just because two people danced together doesn’t mean their families can now go into business together, right?

That’s a joke!

Without interests, even the most high-end balls are worthless!

When there are interests, even two people sitting at a roadside stall eating skewers can make a deal happen!

“By the way, do you need to prepare your evening gown for that night?” Donnie asked Helen.

Such balls definitely require a dance partner, and since Helen was by his side, Donnie wanted to take her with him!

Nowadays, Donnie’s interactions with Helen and Alice are quite interesting, without intentional division; whoever is available when the time comes accompanies Donnie to such balls.

If both are available…

Helen would step aside.

Although she met Donnie at a ball, she now rarely attends such events.

Helen shook her head, “I won’t be able to accompany you, there’s a fundraising event for WRPA in Ohio, and I should’ve gone there a while ago!”

Donnie nodded, saying, “Alright, I’ll call Alice.

Besides, I’ve been wanting to find a time to meet Franklin.”

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Although there is still a long time before Franklin Roosevelt becomes President of the United States, it was time for Donnie to meet this one of the most successful presidents in American history.

The more successful the President, the harder it is to control them, right?

Such people are immensely strong-willed!