"The Legal Department checked. Everything they cited is public information, and on top of that, they're one of our top-tier sponsors as well as the official online information release platform, so there's no copyright dispute. And judging by the actual results, they're giving us free promotion," Michael offered his recommendation. "Since we can't block them, we might as well take the initiative and step in. They lack first-hand exclusive material, while we lack a more efficient information distribution channel."
"You want to cooperate with them?"
"Yes." Michael closed the briefing. "Give go.com priority access to the behind-the-scenes materials we were planning to distribute to the newspapers, in exchange for an official ticketing link on their website homepage. That's much cheaper than running GG on television, and the conversion rate is higher."
Redwood City, Silicon Valley Online headquarters.
Frank Marshall picked up the landline on his desk.
The head of the Public Relations Department reported over the phone, "Boss, people from the Atlanta Olympic Organizing Committee have come to us. They want to see you."
Frank glanced at the clock on the wall.
"Show them to the conference room. I'll be there in five minutes."
After hanging up, Frank straightened his suit.
In the conference room, Michael Jones and two assistants sat on one side of the long table.
Frank pushed open the door and entered, then pulled out the chair opposite them.
"Mr. Marshall, let's get straight to the point." Michael took out a document. "The Olympic Organizing Committee has taken note of Silicon Valley Online's recently launched Olympics special section. You've integrated the event schedule and broadcast information from various television networks."
"We noted the sources of the information. It doesn't constitute infringement," Frank replied.
"We're not here to talk about infringement." Michael handed the document over. "The Olympic