Stars, strife, and shopping: unveiling livestream turmoil
Dec 19, 2023
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Heyang, a big-name livestream host, discusses the clash between a livestream shopping company's top streamer and management, the aftermath of a controversial livestream session, the challenges of managing relationships with influencers, fan culture in China, and the importance of recognizing the efforts of all team members in managing star employees.
The success of live stream companies relies on the support and loyalty of their star hosts, making it crucial for companies to properly manage and acknowledge their star employees.
To avoid power imbalances within a company, it is important to acknowledge the contributions of the entire team and implement checks and balances when managing star employees.
Deep dives
The Controversy and Backlash
The podcast discusses the recent controversy surrounding East by, the livestream e-commerce subsidiary of New Oriental. The dispute started when Dong Yui's lines during livestreams were revealed to be prepared by a team, sparking discontent among his fans. This led to a backlash and a sharp decline in the company's stock price and a loss of followers. The CEO's attempt to address the issue only further angered netizens. Eventually, the CEO was removed and Dong Yui was promoted to a new position within the company.
The Importance of Fan Support
The podcast highlights the importance of fan support and the rise of live stream stars in China. Dong Yui gained popularity due to his unique selling style and connection with his audience. Fans rallied behind him, defending his contributions to the company. It is emphasized that the success of live stream companies relies on the support and loyalty of their star hosts, making it crucial for companies to properly manage and acknowledge their star employees.
Managing Star Employees
The podcast explores the challenges of managing star employees in the corporate world. While having a star employee can be beneficial, it is important for companies to strike a balance and avoid excessive reliance on a single individual. The episode suggests that acknowledging the contributions of the entire team, along with implementing checks and balances, can help manage star employees and prevent power imbalances within the company.
East Buy, the livestream shopping arm of New Oriental, finds itself in a pickle. Their brightest streamer star and company management clashed in front of the camera, and fans are not holding back from giving them a piece of their minds. Today, we dig deep into the web of the corporate world, big-name livestream hosts, and their devoted fans. Does having a massive fan base always spell success? And how do companies keep their star players happy? On the show: Heyang, Xingyu & Yushun
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