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The Gulf War was an unprecedented modern high-tech military course, and it was also a fierce competition for influence by the global media.

Just at 23:35 GMT on January 16, ABC, National Broadcasting Corporation, CBS, CNN, and CNN all unanimously presented the situation of the possible Gulf War through satellite live broadcasts. To the audience.

How difficult is this matter?

CBS was the first to make a fool of himself-its war correspondent Dan Rather, who was unable to contact the front reporter Pesay stationed in Baghdad. Embarrassed, he could only face the camera and repeatedly quoted the latest news from the Associated Press.

Then, not long after, Gray Shepard of ABC was explaining the war, but suddenly disappeared from the screen; Aspel of the National Broadcasting Corporation, after reporting a few words, suddenly There is no sound.

In stark contrast to the terrible performance of these three traditional TV networks, the cable news network gushed for 17 hours of continuous live broadcast, making it the world’s first simultaneous watch of the multinational coalition air raid on Baghdad. It covers all colleagues, and its logo is deeply imprinted in the minds of all audiences.

I have to say that although everyone is gearing up to prepare for the Gulf War news report, the degree of adequacy is still different.

As early as a few months before the war broke out, the cable news network, which was prepared for a rainy day, obtained six satellite phones from Iraqi officials through various relationships at a cost of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

When the multinational force launched a large-scale air strike, all international telecommunications lines in Iraq and Kuwait were cut off, and reporters stationed in the Middle East from various countries in the world could only rely on a telephone line from Iraq to the Jordanian capital Amman to communicate.

This sudden change has left various media organizations at a loss. Only the cable news network is constantly spreading the news in Iraq, which is equivalent to indirectly obtaining the exclusive right to report on the Gulf War and becoming the world's understanding of the internal news of Iraq. The only source.

Even when U.S. Secretary of Defense Cheney was asked about the bombing of Baghdad by U.S. aircraft at the first press conference, he half-jokingly replied: "So far, the most detailed report comes from CNN. According to CNN. The news from the news network reporters from the hotel in Baghdad showed that the airstrike was highly accurate and quite successful. At least, that's what CNN said."

U.S. President Bush even learned that Baghdad had been attacked by multinational forces through the live broadcast of CNN.

CNN reporters based in Baghdad, such as John Holliman and Peter Arnett, did excellently. Five minutes after the first round of airstrikes, they reported via satellite phone: "It seems that the fight is really going on. Now, Baghdad has started lighting control. I now walk back to the window to see what's going on... I saw a building in the distance hit by a missile, emitting a dazzling fire."

This immersive sense of sight on the scene of the war naturally makes CNN, which reports news around the clock, become a news source that the general public and other media cannot miss.

With its exclusive ability to communicate the internal situation in Iraq, CNN has won great favor from the U.S. government and military.

Because in the Vietnam War, uncontrolled media public opinion led to a wave of domestic anti-war, so in the Gulf War, the US government and military imposed strict restrictions on the so-called freedom of news-most news reports A press conference organized by the military; only selected journalists are allowed to visit the front lines and interview soldiers, and there are always officers around during the interview.

The measures that must be approved by the military before these interviews and must be inspected by the military after the interviews were interpreted as "in order to prevent Iraq from obtaining classified information."

Under this circumstance, the cable news network, which has exclusive reports on Iraq’s internal news, can also get the latest authoritative news from the United States, the leader of the other side of the war, and directly make it even more powerful.

Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, hiding in an underground bunker, tuned his television to the CNN channel to learn about the latest developments in the United States.

Leaders of other Middle Eastern countries also mostly ordered their aides to monitor the CNN's reports 24 hours a day. Once they find valuable and important news, they will immediately formulate corresponding military and diplomatic countermeasures.

This kind of take-all is too powerful-relying on it, CNN has finally achieved its wish to become the most influential media in the world.

It must be pointed out that this influence is not imaginary, but turned into substance.

The cable news network, which has the real power of the "uncrowned king," every time it raises a unique and tricky question, whether it is the multinational force or the Iraqi side, it will involuntarily and have to follow closely behind and make direct decisions. Interpretation and related statements, hoping to control the development of the situation in this way, so that public opinion is beneficial to oneself.

In addition, politicians and diplomats from various countries have also actively participated in the special discussion and interview programs of CNN, in order to use these stages to expound their views and achieve their own goals.

It is no exaggeration to say that the current cable news network is not only carrying out mere news reports, but also greatly expanding the channels of communication between the warring parties, thus profoundly affecting the situation of the entire Gulf War and the world. The diplomatic attitudes of many countries and even the decision-making process of international relations.

If the Second World War achieved the status of the British Broadcasting Corporation as a media, then the current Gulf War has cast the glory of CNN.

In just over a month, I tasted the taste of Ted Turner, who is the "king of kings" in the media industry. He smiled with joy. He sat in Tang Huan's office and stopped leaving. He also opened a collection of the richest man's collection. A bottle of red wine, tasting it comfortably.

"Tang, our plan was really planned and implemented perfectly. All the goals were achieved. CNN has become the number_one of the industry."

Tang Huan knocked on the keyboard of the laptop and said with a smile: "You, the owner of CNN, the influence you have now is simply stomping your feet, and the whole earth will tremble-this year's You are the man of the year in the era."

Ted Turner squinted his eyes and replied, "The title of Time Man of the Year is indeed good, but if you can eat the entire Time Warner in your stomach, I believe it will feel even more wonderful."

"Your appetite is really good." Tang Huan reminded with a slight shook his head: "The successful merger of Time Warner is in full swing. It is not a good bone to chew, and neither is CEO Steve Rose. A fuel-efficient lamp."

"I heard that Steve Rose's health is not so optimistic that he is a little negligent in his official duties." Ted Turner broke the news.

Tang Huan thought for a while, and then slowly said: "In the entire Time Warner Group, the original Time Group is definitely a plethora of talents. Even if Steve Rose is no longer in charge, it will not be easy to deal with."

Although Ted Turner is gaining popularity, he still attaches great importance to Tang Huan's views. He nodded, "Then wait for the development of CNN."

After Tang Huan muttered, "How does AOL's access speed feel a bit stuck", he got up and walked and analyzed: "Turner Broadcasting Company's next expansion direction is indeed in line with Time Warner in terms of complementarity, but The key is that we cannot lose the battle in corporate governance. Instead, we have become fat in people's mouths."

"The two of us continue to work together openly and secretly, what's to be afraid of." Ted Turner waved his hand grinningly, "Murdoch has not suffered our pain yet."

No wonder Ted Turner is so confident. According to investigations, CNN once created a spectacular scene in which more than 1 billion people worldwide watched programs at the same time during the Gulf War, causing all colleagues to lose their voices, including of course Murdoch, the old rival News Corp.

"The truth is true." Tang Huan said in a deep thought, "However, the most urgent thing is that CNN must digest the resources obtained from the Gulf War news report as soon as possible. After all, the care from the White House is a special case in this village that there is no such shop. "

Ted Turner agreed deeply, and then stood up and walked around. He came to Tang Huan’s notebook and glanced, jokingly: “If it weren’t for AOL’s burning money, I thought Turner Broadcasting could buy it.”

In the media war that accompanied the Gulf War, AOL played the role of the official website of CNN. Many materials that could not be released in traditional media channels were dumped in this virtual space on the Internet; it attracted a lot of Registered use by media professionals.

It can be said that AOL has also benefited a lot from the media war of the Gulf War, for example, the audience has added a lot of elites and experts in more fields.

In addition, the Internet is becoming more and more involved in current fashion trends. With the release of "The Silent Lamb" on Valentine's Day in the West, AOL's film community let "i_am_freaked_out!"-"Scared me to death." !" In the popular quotation, even professional film critics think it exudes a "trembling breath."

So much so that the graphics_interchange_format developed by Zheru specifically for the Internet-the image interchange format, namely gif, has a more eye-catching gameplay-America Online specifically invites the current "Home Alone" starring actor. Macaulay Culkin made a gif animation called "Scared the Baby", which is spread overwhelmingly by the entire Internet regardless of the regional differences in North America, Europe or Asia.

In the first weekend after "The Silent Lambs" was released to the public, it won a box office of nearly 15 million U.S. dollars, and made back the cost of filming in the last week, proving its success in commercial value, and is expected to become The top grossing movie in 1991.

The movie theater line that didn't expect "Silent Lamb" to be successful at the box office, looking at the contract that was going to be released in October this year, not to mention much annoyance, they contacted Orion Pictures to try to make a discussion.

In short, the popularity of America Online, which has seen a surge in traffic, is on the rise.

Regarding Ted Turner’s side attack, Tang Huan said leisurely: “There are many buyers who want to get AOL buyers, but it’s not for sale now.”

"Is AOL preparing for an ipo?" Ted Turner asked tentatively again.

"It has been determined for the second half of this year, or next year at the latest." Tang Huan replied affirmatively.

"At that time, there must be another celebrity stock with your mark on the stock market." Ted Turner complimented.

"Boss, Silicon Valley One is ready." The assistant reported during the chat between the two.

Ted Turner came this time and sent a news editing team by the way, because the richest man will once again go to the Middle East-the Kuwaiti royal family that has successfully restored the country, how could he forget to invite his old friends to witness the results.

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In the process of the Iraqi army retreating from Kuwait, it can be said to have been destroyed all the way. Before the Silicon Valley One landed, Tang Huan saw the burning oil field fire from a distance in the air. Kuwait, which was already ransacked~www. lightnovelpub.net~ is getting devastated.

The ambition is such a disaster for the country and the people. Not only has Kuwait been devastated, but the ordinary people in Iraq are also in dire straits at this time.

The accompanying CNN reporter told Tang Huan what a colleague had passed—In order to vent his resentment, Baghdala, who lived with a large number of Western media and diplomats, including CNN’s war correspondents The Sid Royal Tulip Hotel has set up the face of US President Bush on the ground at the gate so that everyone who stays in the hotel can step on it-this is a very serious insult in the Arab world.

Tang Huan just shook his head, "Poor! Sad!"

At this time Kuwait is busy with liquidation-those Palestinians who supported the aggressor during the Iraqi invasion, get fucked! Yemenites, too! As for the Kuwaiti nationals, they are basically not responsible.

The arrival of the richest man naturally received the supreme hospitality of the Kuwaiti royal family.

Tang Huan didn't go for nothing. The reconstruction of Kuwait after the war would cost at least hundreds of billions of dollars-not much. If you give a tenth to an old friend, you will be full of food.

After attending Prince Fahd’s simple funeral that is unique to Arabia, Tang Huan and the Kuwaiti royal family mainly talked about these issues.

When the richest man finished all this and returned to the United States, Jobs' wedding date was also fixed.

Tang Huan turned on his laptop and planned to log on to AOL. On his dedicated page, he made a happy announcement, but found that the access speed was as slow as a snail, and everywhere was "america_on_line-America Online has become america_on_hold-America is busy" Tucao.