Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the evolving strategies of offline drama promotions, highlighting the shift from traditional methods to more interactive and sensational approaches, such as "wedding-style" promotions and CP (couple pairing) marketing, which aim to generate buzz and attract audience attention, but raise questions about their effectiveness in driving actual viewership of the series [1][8][14]. Group 1: Offline Promotion Strategies - The offline promotion for the drama "献鱼" involved a wedding-themed event where the lead actors engaged in various interactive activities to create a lively atmosphere [2][3]. - The rise of offline drama promotions is attributed to the saturation of online marketing, leading creators to seek more direct engagement with audiences [5][6]. - Successful offline promotions have shown that interactive elements can generate significant online buzz, making them a popular choice for drama marketing [4][6]. Group 2: Impact on Audience Engagement - While offline promotions like dancing and CP interactions can attract attention, there is skepticism about whether these methods effectively convert viewers into actual fans of the series [8][12]. - Many viewers express dissatisfaction with the focus on sensationalism rather than substantive content, questioning the long-term value of such promotional tactics [10][12]. - The article suggests that a return to content-focused promotions, where creators engage in meaningful discussions about the series, could better serve both the audience and the creators [13][14].

Group 1 - The long drama market is regaining vitality with the release of "Cang Hai Chuan" and "Zhe Yao," both achieving rapid viewership milestones, indicating a prelude to the upcoming summer season [1][2] - "Zhe Yao" has shown impressive performance, breaking 20,000 in viewership within 10 minutes of its release on Tencent Video, and reaching a peak of 26,712 on its first day, setting a record for the fastest to break 26,000 in 2025 [2][3] - "Cang Hai Chuan" also performed well, achieving over 8000 in viewership within 5 hours and surpassing 10,000 in 38 hours, setting a new record for the highest premiere ratings in 2024 on Youku [5][6] Group 2 - Both dramas have attracted significant advertising interest, with "Zhe Yao" increasing its ad count from 2 to 7, while "Cang Hai Chuan" also saw a rise in ad numbers, reflecting their popularity [3][5] - The success of both series can be attributed to their strong male leads, with Liu Yuning from "Zhe Yao" and Xiao Zhan from "Cang Hai Chuan" drawing large audiences, particularly among female viewers [5][6] - The current market environment and the quality of the content in both dramas are crucial factors for their success, as they meet the audience's demand for high-quality productions [8][9] Group 3 - Despite the success of "Zhe Yao" and "Cang Hai Chuan," the overall drama market is still struggling compared to the previous year, with fewer standout titles available for the summer season [11][13] - Other dramas airing concurrently are unlikely to significantly impact the market, indicating that the upcoming months are critical for revitalizing the long drama sector [13][15] - The ability of "Zhe Yao" and "Cang Hai Chuan" to maintain their momentum will be essential for lifting the overall market performance ahead of the summer season [9][15]