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Chapter 124: Expanding Cooperation with Cultural Companies

Chapter 124: Expanding Cooperation with Cultural Companies

After Mu Yang's biotech company's R&D work gradually got on track, he reinvested some of his energy into the development of his cultural company. He knew that in today's fiercely competitive cultural market, expanding cooperation areas and achieving diversified development were essential for his company to stand out.

The atmosphere in the company's conference room was warm and tense. Mu Yang was in in-depth negotiations with producers and directors from a well-known film and television production company on copyright cooperation for adapting classic ancient stories into film and television works.

"We are very interested in the classic ancient book published by your company. It contains rich cultural connotations and a wonderful story structure, and has great potential for film and television adaptation. We plan to create a costume drama with visual impact and cultural heritage, combining the wisdom in ancient books with the aesthetic needs of modern audiences." The producer's eyes flashed with excitement, and as he spoke, he showed their preliminary creative plan.

Mu Yang carefully read the plan and nodded slightly, expressing his recognition of the other party's professionalism and sincerity, but on the issue of copyright fees and profit distribution, the two sides began a fierce business game.

"This ancient book is the core cultural asset of our company, so we naturally have to be cautious in copyright authorization. We hope to obtain reasonable copyright fees, and in terms of profit distribution, given our control over the original content and exploration of cultural value, we should have a certain advantage." Mu Yang said firmly, his eyes revealing an unquestionable look.

The director frowned and retorted, "Film and television production is expensive. From renting filming locations and actors' salaries to investing in post-production special effects, it all requires huge amounts of money. We bear huge risks and deserve a greater say in profit distribution. Furthermore, during the creative process, we need to appropriately adapt the original work to the characteristics of film and television art to ensure the work's enjoyment and market appeal. We should have the leading role in this area."

Mu Yang was well aware of the complexities of film and television production, but he was unwilling to easily relinquish his company's rights. He assembled his company's cultural advisors and legal team and engaged in multiple rounds of arduous negotiations with the film and television production company. The two sides repeatedly deliberated over the boundaries of adaptation, the method of payment of copyright fees, and the specific proportion of profit distribution, even arguing fiercely over some details.

Ultimately, with concessions from both parties, a cooperation agreement was reached. Mu Yang's cultural company received a satisfactory copyright fee and secured certain rights and interests in profit distribution. The film and television production company received exclusive adaptation rights and creative freedom, while also promising to respect the cultural essence of the original work and create a high-quality film and television work, achieving a win-win situation for both cultural value and commercial benefits.

Having just finalized a partnership with a film and television production company, Mu Yang immediately began collaborating with several cultural tourism scenic area managers. In a scenic meeting room at a scenic scenic area, Mu Yang sat with the scenic area's managers, discussing how to integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taoism into the scenic area's itineraries and cultural experiences.

"Our scenic spot has unique natural scenery and profound historical and cultural heritage, but lacks distinctive cultural experience projects. We hope to cooperate with your company to develop some tourism products with themes of Chinese medicine health care and Taoist culture to attract more tourists." The person in charge of the scenic spot said with anticipation, while showing the scenic spot's planning blueprint and tourist flow data.

Mu Yang looked at the information in his hand and had a preliminary idea in mind: "We can set up TCM health lectures in the scenic area, invite well-known TCM experts to explain health knowledge to tourists and provide free medical consultations on the spot; hold Taoist ritual performances to let tourists experience the mysterious charm of Taoist culture firsthand; and develop some cultural and creative products related to TCM and Taoism as souvenirs for tourists."

However, the two sides disagreed on the issue of project investment and profit sharing. The scenic area management hoped that the cultural company would bear the majority of the project investment, after all, the scenic area's operating costs were also high. Mu Yang, on the other hand, believed that the cultural company had a core advantage in the planning and promotion of cultural content and should receive a corresponding return in terms of profit sharing.

"We have invested a lot of manpower and material resources in the research and development and planning of cultural content. If the profit sharing is not reasonably reflected, it will be difficult to ensure the long-term stable operation and continuous innovation of the project." Mu Yang explained sincerely to the scenic spot management.

After numerous field visits and in-depth discussions, both parties gradually found a balance of interests. The scenic area management covered the investment in site construction and infrastructure, while the cultural company covered the costs of cultural project planning, expert invitations, and publicity and promotion. A reasonable profit-sharing plan was developed based on the investment and contributions of both parties, ensuring both parties receive appropriate benefits from the project while also contributing to the cultural heritage and development of the scenic area.

While actively expanding domestic collaborations, Mu Yang also led his team in participating in cultural exhibitions both domestically and internationally. At a major international cultural expo, the cultural company's booth was packed with visitors. The company's exquisite books and unique cultural and creative products attracted numerous visitors, both domestically and internationally.

Mu Yang interacted with representatives of cultural enterprises from various countries, sharing their respective cultural products and business philosophies. He observed significant differences between Chinese and foreign cultural enterprises in the positioning of their cultural products and their understanding of market demand. Foreign enterprises prioritized product personalization and fashion, pursuing rapid market response and trendsetting. Chinese enterprises, on the other hand, emphasized cultural heritage and the preservation of traditional elements, adopting a more conservative approach to marketing.

"Our cultural and creative products incorporate elements of traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting. Each piece contains profound cultural connotations. However, in the international market, it seems that some adjustments need to be made in design style and marketing methods to better meet the needs of local consumers." Mu Yang was communicating with the head of a foreign cultural enterprise, thinking about how to combine traditional culture with international market demands and expand overseas market channels.

Through the exchanges and competition at cultural exhibitions, Mu Yang felt a strong sense of both opportunity and challenge. He saw broad prospects for international cooperation in the cultural industry, but also realized his company still had a long way to go in brand building and market expansion. Undeterred, he instead felt a renewed passion for exploring diverse avenues for cultural communication.

Every exchange with domestic and international peers, and every collaborative project, fills Mu Yang with aspirations and confidence in the growth and development of the cultural company. He believes that by continuously expanding areas of cooperation, integrating diverse cultural elements, and innovating cultural products and services, the cultural company will surely stand out in the cultural industry, becoming a significant force in spreading China's fine traditional culture and allowing ancient culture to breathe new life and vitality into modern society.