Chapter 592: Sayuri''s Expertise and Weekly Magazines


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    Theo and Sam didn''t have to wait for a long time before Sayuri entered the conference room with a smile on her face.


    She promptly greeted them, and the three of them casually chatted for a while before Sayuri announced that she was ready to start her presentation.


    "You can start at any time then." Sam said with an encouraging smile.


    Sayuri nodded before she pressed her control and the screen behind her lit up as she activated the slide show presentation.


    Sayuri had been running the publishingpany for a long already. She started learning how to manage thepany ever since her foster father was still alive. Although she didn''t manage to avoid the crisis and the bankruptcy of thepany, it wasn''t her fault. Thepany only arrived at such dire traits because Sayuri didn''t manage to find any good manga or light novel to maintain sales. Every time she found a promising mangaka and writer something happened that destroyed her ns. Either the mangaka was tempted to join other publishing houses, or the writer suffered a sudden ident that he/she wasn''t able to maintain their work.


    After these things happened over and over along the years, Sayuri arrived at the desperate situation in which Theo found her.


    But it seemed like meeting Theo marked the end of her bad luck streak.


    That''s because although Theo bought herpany, he still was kind enough to maintain a part of thepany in her hands. And we can''t forget that Theo maintained Sayuri as the head of the publishing house.


    This action was what made Sayuri think of Theo with even more appreciation. She recognized that it was herck of skills and luck that made thepany face such a crisis, but even after analyzing that Theo trusted her to keep managing thepany.


    Theo''s action might seem reckless and stupid. However, after Theo analyzed the process of the publishingpany declining, he managed to conclude that Sayurimitted very few mistakes over the years. Theo even thought that a few of her actions were extremely intelligent and might have saved thepany if she wasn''t facing such a bad luck streak.


    It was only after analyzing all of these situations that Theo saw how much potential Sayuri had, so he didn''t even hesitate to put her to manage thepany. With the mangas and light novels that Theo would provide, Sayuri''s job would be much easier, that''s because Theo was sure that these works would be sessful with the public.


    6 monthster, looking at Sayuri presenting the monthly report of the Fuji Jump Co. for January, Theo concluded that he made the right decision to maintain her as the head of thepany.


    Although Haruto impressed Sam and Theo, they still thought that he needed more experience to arrive at Sayuri''s level.


    Sayuri presented every detail about the publishing house operation during January with ease and professionalism.


    She even presented the level of satisfaction of the employees after she conducted a survey with all the employees.


    She reported the changes that she made during thest month like changes in employee shifts, transportation, printing, and other things.


    "...I had a meeting with my staff as soon I came from vacation to discuss our goals for this year. And we managed to think of a few pretty good ideas." Sayuri arrived at a part of the presentation that surprised Theo and Sam.


    The two of them didn''t instruct Sayuri to do that, and they found the idea of such a meeting brilliant! Especially for a públishingpany like the Fuji Jump Co.


    These types of meetings could stimte everyone to think outside of the box.


    Sam and Theo looked at Sayuri with an impressed look as they avidly waited to know the meeting''s results.


    "The first suggestion was a logical thing. You guys may or may not know, but publishingpanies usually issue a weekly magazine. Each issue typically contains multiple serialized manga chapters from various series, along with additional content such as author interviews, reader polls, and promotional material. The weekly format allows readers to follow the ongoing stories and developments in their favorite manga series on a regr basis." Sayuri exined.


    Theo nodded as he remembered this information.


    In hisst life, he didn''t live in Japan, so he wasn''t very familiar with these magazines. When he managed to buy old cheap mangas to read, they were normal mangas and not these magazines.


    "The publishingpanies issue these weekly magazines for a multitude of reasons." Sayuri said as she pointed at the slide where she quoted a few reasons, "As you can see here, the first reason is Continuous Engagement. The weekly format of manga magazines ensures a consistent and regr engagement with readers. By releasing new chapters and storylines every week, the magazine keeps readers hooked and eager for the next installment. This frequent release schedule maintains excitement and anticipation, fostering a strong connection between readers and the manga series they follow."


    "The second reason is Real-Time Feedback and Interaction. Weekly releases allow readers to provide immediate feedback on thetest chapters and story developments. This feedback is crucial for manga artists and publishers, as it helps gauge the poprity and reception of specific storylines, characters, and series. Through reader polls, letters, andments, the publishingpanies encourage active participation and interaction, creating a sense ofmunity among readers."


    "The third reason is tform for New Talent. The publishingpanies'' weekly magazines serve as a tform for aspiring manga artists to showcase their work. The magazine asionally features pilot chapters or new series, providing opportunities for talented artists to gain recognition and potentially secure a serialization deal. This aspect of manga magazines contributes to the discovery of fresh and promising manga talent, enriching the industry with new creative voices. The majority of the famous and active mangakas were discovered this way."


    "The fourth reason is Economic Impact. The weekly release of manga magazines generates consistent revenue for publishers and creators. Regr sales of the magazine drive revenue streams, and the serialization of popr manga series can lead to increased merchandise sales, anime adaptations, and licensing opportunities. This economic stability supports the manga industry as a whole and allows artists and publishers to continue creating engaging content for readers."


    "The fifth reason is Industry Influence. Having a famous and popr magazine has a significant impact on the manga industry. The magazine''s serialization decisions, poprity rankings, and promotional efforts can greatly influence the sess and trajectory of manga series. It sets trends, establishes fanbases, and contributes to the overall growth and evolution of the manga medium. For example, the Alma''s Domain Magazine. I''m sure both of you already heard about this magazine which is from the Elvish Studios. The Elvish Studios dominates the anime and manga market. Their magazine was the first to be published and it was what made the otherpanies follow their example. Alma''s Domain is so influential that it is capable of reaching and influencing other industries. Just by this fact, you guys can understand how a manga magazine can influence the market." Sayuri exined with a calm


    voice.


    Theo''s eyes shone as he heard her exnation.


    ''What if...'' He briefly thought before resuming his focus on Sayuri''s presentation.