Chapter 649: Chapter 476: The New System (Part 2)
"This new system is called the agent studio system." He Yong said, "All our top agents are actually here today. In fact, agents are the core of artist management. Chengqian Entertainment has been able to continuously cultivate outstanding artists, whether singers or actors, precisely because of this remarkable group of agents."
"The agent studio system is a model centered around agents, creating their own studios and equipped with different department functions such as marketing, operations, legal, and public relations." He Yong explained, "It transfers more autonomy and decision-making power to agents, establishing a system where agents are responsible for artists. The company provides resources to the agents, who then distribute them. Likewise, the company will establish a new performance evaluation system for agents to assess their management models and results. Under this system, to protect the initiative of artists, they can submit a request to the company every six months to change their agent and enter another agent’s studio."
As He Yong slowly introduced the agent studio system, the audience was in an uproar.
"I know, new reforms always make everyone feel uncomfortable." He Yong said, "But why implement the agent studio system? From the development needs of our company’s top artists such as Zhou Yun, Li Ci, Xu Siyao, and Wang Jing, it’s clear that the traditional ’big pot’ operational model can’t keep up with the changing needs of artists. On the other hand, it also breeds plenty of idlers. I hope that those who are capable, diligent, and perform well deserve more, and I also hope that those idlers, who are feeding off scraps from others at Chengqian, are removed from our team soon."
"The new system will initially use Chen Weian, Zhou Lan, and Yuh Jiangxing as pilot agents, trialed for six months." He Yong stated.
Before He Yong’s announcement, these three had already been consulted about this matter.
They had no objections, as this new system was only beneficial for them.
He Yong: "Also, to maintain the stability of Chengqian Entertainment and to ensure the stability of this system, I have already communicated with the three beforehand, and they will sign a non-compete agreement with the company."
After He Yong finished announcing, a senior executive immediately asked, "Under this system, for example, if the company has a collaboration framework requiring Xu Siyao to act in a film, but Yuh Jiangxing disagrees with Xu Siyao taking the role, who do we listen to?"
"The agent studio system centers around the agent." He Yong reiterated.
"Then what about the deals and agreements we work hard to negotiate outside? If they fall through because of an agent’s non-cooperation, doesn’t that mean our efforts are wasted?" a senior executive responsible for brand endorsements immediately objected, "If everything operates around the agent as core, aren’t we all just support staff?"
He Yong: "Centring operations around agents is meant to better facilitate the growth of artists and achieve greater value for the company. Whether past, present, or future, all departments in the company operate around artists; we are an artist agency company."
"So what’s left for us to do? Might as well just leave Chengqian." Someone retorted angrily.
This was all within He Yong’s anticipated range of responses.
He said: "Everyone, please don’t panic yet. If your jobs were so easily replaceable, why would Chengqian have kept you all this long? The company will not put every agent under this system, only those like Chen Weian, Zhou Lan, and Yuh Jiangxing, who have achieved significant results and passed market tests, are eligible to enter this agent studio system after passing the company’s evaluations. This prevents any reckless, unreliable decisions. Once at the level of Chen Weian and others, everyone understands the significance of other departments. Moreover, as I’ve said, the company will evaluate and score agents. Department heads participate in the evaluation. Agents have the authority to reject requests from other departments, but every rejection is evaluated and scored. If an agent’s rejection hinders the artist’s development or the company’s interests, that’s a demerit. However, if an agent’s rejection passes the evaluation, then that refusal is justified, at least reasonable. I hope everyone can cooperate through this system, working meticulously and thoroughly in your professional fields, helping Chengqian rise to the next level."