Wang Yi smiled and nodded, then patted Mitchell on the shoulder. "You really have a knack for business. A regular ad slot costs ten million dollars. What about ad slots on those famous landmarks?"
Mitchell replied, "Those are much more expensive. For example, the main screen in New York Times Square costs fifty million dollars a year. And an ad slot near the Eiffel Tower in Paris costs twenty-five million."
Wang Yi asked, "Why put it at the foot of the tower? Why not hang it directly on the tower? And we could hang ads on Mount Everest, Paradise Falls, and Mount Fuji, too."
Mitchell shook his head. "Boss, putting ads in those places would indeed bring in huge profits in the short term, but not in the long run. People go to see the Eiffel Tower, and then you cover it in ads. They go to see Angel Falls, where the main attraction is the natural scenery, and you cover that in ads, too. It would only annoy people."
"Over time, fewer and fewer people would visit. That wouldn't just affect our ad revenue; it would also hurt the overall gaming experience."
Wang Yi nodded. "Hmm, you make a good point. But why can we advertise in Times Square?"
Mitchell smiled. "Because the real Times Square is already full of ads. Advertising in a place like that won't annoy players. On the contrary, it'll make the game feel more immersive and realistic."
Wang Yi gave Mitchell an approving nod. "All right, all right. This is your area of expertise. I trust you."
Mitchell chuckled.
Clearly delighted by Wang Yi's praise, he said, "Boss, actually, you have more foresight than I do. The whole game was developed from your vision, and the idea of putting ads in the game and