Chapter 25 Partner Danny, the Rockets' retribution?!
Since the last time he relied on media public opinion to settle Battier's transfer deal, Han Ning has realized the benefits of using media public opinion.
It just so happened that the original owner had a college classmate, Danny, who became an intern reporter at Yahoo Sports after graduation.
As a sports news website launched by Yahoo in 1997, Yahoo Sports is quite well-known in the United States.
Working as an intern in such a company is quite stressful.
After receiving Han Ning's text message, Danny immediately called back.
When he learned that his college classmate had become the head coach of the Rockets, Danny always felt a little unbelievable.
They all graduated from the same school, even if your grades in school are a hundred million points better! That doesn’t mean you can directly become the head coach of the Houston Rockets, right?!
However, reality happened exactly like this.
Generally speaking, with such connections, Danny, a trainee reporter, would never have to worry about news performance.
As long as Han Ning casually throws out a little information, it will be enough for him to survive in this industry.
But Danny, who graduated with Han Ning, really couldn't bear to look at Han Ning and wanted to rely on his own abilities to gain a foothold.
But what interesting news can a trainee reporter who just graduated from college find?
Even if I get some news, I am definitely not as fast as those experienced reporters, always half a beat slower every time.
If he doesn't get any valuable news this month, Danny's journalistic career will probably come to an end.
After receiving Han Ning's text message, Danny was so excited that he returned the call without hesitation.
"Han, you just sent me a text message saying there was some breaking news?!"
Han Ning picked up the phone and said softly: "Yes. Are you free now?! Let's meet and chat. I'll be waiting for you at the Rockets Arena."
Danny responded quickly.
Half an hour later, Danny drove to the Rockets' stadium and was guided by the staff to the head coach's office to meet Han Ning.
"Han, long time no see."
"Long time no see Danny."
The two hugged and said a few polite words to each other, and then Danny asked: "Han, what did you mean by the text message you sent me before?!"
It's not surprising that Danny was suspicious.
Usually, reporters approach their friends who work in various teams and clubs to get information.
It is rare for someone to proactively approach reporters to provide news materials.
Not to mention, this man is the head coach of an NBA team!
Han Ning smiled slightly, and then said softly: "Danny, I want to discuss a cooperation with you."
If you want to have a certain say in the media and public opinion to do things for yourself, you must have a stable partner.
Danny is Han Ning's only choice at the moment.
"Cooperation?! I remember that the Rockets have strategic cooperation with newspapers and media, right?! And, I'm just a trainee reporter." Danny asked with some confusion.
Han Ning pursed his lips and said with a hint of pride in his eyes: "No. It's a personal cooperation between you and me."
"I will provide you with some information from time to time, some of which is more important. I need to use you to spread this information to have some influence."
When Danny heard this, he became even more confused.
I’ve never seen this kind of operation before!
Seeing Danny's hesitation, Han Ning struck while the iron was hot and said, "Don't worry Danny, this is definitely a win-win cooperation. For you, you can get more news materials about the Rockets."
"As for my purpose, it is also very simple. I want to have a channel where I can speak in the online media. I can let the public know about things that I am not suitable to talk about."
"In other words, I need a channel that can help me create a certain direction of public opinion."
When Danny heard this, he understood what Han Ning was thinking.
He wants to manipulate public opinion!
As a reporter, he knows best how terrifying the power of public opinion is.
But at the same time, Danny was shocked by Han Ning's ambition.
Under what circumstances would the head coach of a team want to manipulate public opinion?!
Only when he has great ambitions for the entire alliance will he find a way to make this kind of arrangement!
Danny couldn't help but fell silent.
After a long time, Danny slowly raised his head, with a hint of excitement in his eyes, stretched out his right hand and said, "Han, happy cooperation!"
The corners of Han Ning's mouth raised slightly, and he stretched out his right hand to hold it.
“A pleasure to work with.”
From the beginning, Han Ning was convinced that Danny would not refuse.
After all, there is no harm in Danny from this kind of cooperation!
Regardless of whether Han Ning can use him to manipulate public opinion, Danny can indeed receive more exclusive news materials.
And he only needs to publish some news that Han Ning gave him.
This is completely consistent with his job content!
There is no risk, but huge profits, Danny has no reason to refuse!
Han Ning smiled slightly, then took out a press release from the drawer and handed it to Danny.
Danny took it and took a look, then looked at Han Ning with wide eyes.
"Han, are you sure you really want me to send this manuscript out?! Aren't you the head coach of the Rockets now?!"
Han Ning nodded and said in a deep voice: "That's right, Danny. Just publish it this way. I think your leader will not stop such news."
Seeing that Han Ning didn't seem to be joking, Danny pursed his lips and agreed. Then he left the Rockets arena.
An hour later, a news post suddenly caused a sensation on the Yahoo Sports website.
"Rockets star Mobley is at odds with the team due to ball rights issues?! Now seeking a transfer!"
A news post with more than a thousand characters sent the entire league into a sensation.
In this news post, Han Ning exaggerated many things and even made up a lot of content.
The content that was finally presented turned out to be that Mobley had a strong quarrel with his teammates, coaches, and other management.
In an instant, all NBA fans knew that the Rockets had such internal strife.
The number of views on the Yahoo Sports website has increased dramatically in a short period of time!
Buford, the general manager of the Spurs, naturally saw this report, with a relieved expression on his face.
No wonder the Rockets would take the initiative to ask him to trade Mobley for Ginobili. It turned out to be the same internal conflict between the Grizzlies Battier and the team coach!
Suddenly, not only Buford, but also general managers and coaches of other NBA teams began to laugh at the Rockets.
You took advantage of the Grizzlies' internal strife to get Battier away, now it's your turn with the Rockets!
Just asking you, does this count as retribution?!
Buford had no worries now.
Since the Rockets want to make a trade, let's do it with him! Anyway, Ginobili will definitely not lose money if he trades for Mobley! And now he can take advantage of the situation to get more chips!
Chapter completed!