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The fifty-ninth chapter build momentum (1)

Although Matteoti decided to appeal in anger, he was not confused when making the decision - it was difficult for supporters of 10,000 people to raise. Although the donation of 200 lira is not large, it cannot be considered small. It is almost equivalent to the salary of an industrial worker working for a week. Contini asked him to hand over the list, but he could not have any flaws. It was obviously a trap.

At that time, even if these supporters are real, the media may cause other troubles as long as they interview in different ways, such as, "What is the purpose of donating money to a member who enters and leaves the red light area and falsely reports the invoice?" and so on, which will make Matteoti even more embarrassing. So even if he is in trouble, the money cannot be made to supporters.

Contini doesn't care about this. Anyway, he has hired enough lawyers and legal service staff to serve him, and there is no need to come forward to make trouble. If Matteoti really dares to use the influence of the Socialist Party to force the Supreme Court to make certain actions, then there will be major news waiting for him. In the final analysis, Matteoti should not pass the matter easily. Contini hopes to get bigger and bigger, otherwise how can he create momentum to let Mussolini see his energy clearly?

On March 9, Contini received the news that Matteoti submitted his complaint, but he was not interested in paying attention to these things now. He was busy staying with Marconi and others. The first official broadcast of Italian National Radio (IBC) is about to begin.

After more than a month of hard work, all the broadcast equipment brought by Marconi from the UK has been installed and has been successful in the pilot broadcast a few days ago. However, those are very short-lived broadcasts that last less than 10 minutes, but today's broadcasts last for 2 hours.

"Vivian, are you ready?"

"It's ready!"

Seeing that the hour hand had slowly walked towards 7 o'clock, Contini pressed down with his right hand: "Start!"

"Italian National Radio, Italy National Radio, dear listeners, good evening everyone!

It is 7 pm Roman time now, and I am broadcasting for you in Rome, the capital of Italy. I am Vivian, the announcer today. I am honored to accompany you through the next two hours...

This is the first broadcast of the Italian National Radio Station and the second European National Radio Station established after the British Radio Station (bbc). We will broadcast for you for a total of 6 hours every day from 10 to 12 am, 4 to 6 pm, and 7 to 9 pm. You can turn on the radio and listen through medium wave 666 kHz, 999 kHz or short wave 5555 kHz, 7777 kHz...

First, we will broadcast you the weather conditions in Rome:...

The following is a report today's news to you:

Prime Minister Benito Mussolini met with French guests and had in-depth exchanges on international issues of common concern to both sides;

The Italian Army Department and the Ministry of Aviation jointly issued a statement today, which will announce the establishment of the Italian Independent Air Force on May 5;

The Italian Postal Ministry and United Airlines and Italian Express signed a strategic cooperation agreement today. In the future, the Italian postal letter delivery will enter the aviation era..."

After establishing the joint printing service in pursuit of printing effects, Contini became willful again and established the joint express delivery with the rhythm of air transport newspapers. Although the personnel were still from the distribution department of the Youth Daily newspaper, it suddenly became different after hanging the sign of the joint express delivery. The value of the joint express delivery is to complete the express delivery at the best service and the fastest speed. The signing of a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Posts is also a content that came into being.

Although he is still losing money, in Contini's words, since he is all transporting newspapers, why not take over the business of the Postal Ministry? At least it can expand its business scope, increase its influence, and increase some cash flow by the way. At the same time, it can prepare for the People's Airlines for early preparations - only when the cargo transportation is stable can people be discussed.

After nearly 30 minutes of the news broadcast, the technical producer told Vivian that he could pause and that the advertisement would be inserted. When Vivian finished speaking the quotes of the advertisement, the phonograph record that was prepared in advance reminded of a strong baritone:

"United Express, fast and efficient, has a mission.

Mission comes from responsibility, and inheritance comes from elegance.

Relying on the nationwide aviation network and more than 1,000 professionals, Joint Express promises to achieve 24-hour uninterrupted coverage only to serve your needs and pursue your satisfaction.

Whether it is Milan, Verona on the Alps, Venice and Bari on the Adriatic Sea; whether it is Cagliari on Sardinia or Catania on Sicily, we have comprehensive coverage and focus on efficiency.

United Express, your mission will be achieved…”

Marconi, who was following the side, asked: "United Express is also your industry? Is it the delivery of goods? What is the difference between it and postal?"

Contini nodded and explained a little: "But he is not an ordinary freight company. To be precise, it is a special service for air transportation for postal parcels. Currently, he focuses on air transportation and small-piece express delivery, highlighting two connotations: the first is fast, and the second is high-quality service. We promise that point-to-point delivery in 17 major cities in Italy will be completed within 24 hours. Now United Express and the Ministry of Post have signed a strategic cooperation agreement. Some postal parcels may also be delivered by air, but they will generally be collected and sent only if they are shipped. Unlike United Express, like United Express, I have to send a plane out even if there is only this one package today."

"If this happens, the price may not be cheap."

"It's really not cheap. The first weight of 500 grams is charged 1,000 lira, and the additional weight of 1,000 lira per 1 kilogram is added." Contini smiled, "This is not for ordinary people, it is for special groups."

"for example?"

"You are on a business trip in Rome, and it happened to be your wife's birthday. You transport a ring, flowers, cake or something by air, and you will show your sincerity at once. For example, a particularly important and urgent letter can be delivered quickly through joint express delivery... Although some people always say that money cannot buy time, I hope this service will help them save time."

"Okay, you have so many business ideas." Marconi smiled and pointed to the radio they placed on the periphery. "Now that ibc calculation has been officially established and run. Judging from the broadcast and reception range, the effect is very ideal. How do you plan to promote the radio next?"

“How many radios have been sold in the UK after bbc started broadcasting?”

"Our company sold more than 1,000 units, and some other companies also sold about 500-600 units... I expect that the total number of units in the UK is less than 2,000 units, and it is difficult to promote it." Marconi said, "Radio is still a relatively expensive device now. In addition to enthusiastic radio enthusiasts and rich people who are interested in technology, many people will not buy this kind of product."

“How much does a radio in the UK cost?”

"If the regular version is converted into lira, it is about 1,200 lira, and the luxury version is about 1,800 lira..."

"I remember the price you gave me was about 600 and 900 lira?"

"This is the price of 500 sets of pieces..."

"If I want another 2,000 sets of pieces, how much does it cost?"

"You can get a 20% discount on this basis. Even if you add the Shanghai shipping cost, it is cheaper than if you produce it yourself."

"I understand, but I still hope to use your company's technology and production specifications to achieve self-producing. I want to import another 2,000 sets of bulk parts and then produce them in Italy."

Marconi shrugged: "I have no objection. As agreed in the contract, I charge 100 lira technical service fee for each unit produced, which is actually a little more than what I earn to you for selling a whole piece... But if you produce it yourself, can my company also sell it publicly in the market? Of course, it's good that we'll be the same price."

"This is of course, I haven't thought about monopolizing the radio market yet. If some people like American products, I don't mind. The more radios have, the more valuable the ibc is, and the radio industry in Italy will also develop rapidly."

"So, how are you planning to promote radio sales?"

"Not to sell for the time being." Contini smiled, "Only give it!"

"Send it?" Marconi was stunned.

"Yes, give away! Any readers who renew the Youth Daily for the next three years will be given a regular version of the radio; those who renew the Youth Daily for the next five years will be given a one-year gift of the Youth Weekly..."

"In this way, you will lose a lot of money... You will lose at least 500 lira per unit on the regular version, and 700 lira per unit on the luxurious version..."
Chapter completed!
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