topic Re: MANY NEW HOSTS FOR WHAT? in Q Talk

MANY NEW HOSTS FOR WHAT?

Shanus — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 19:56:07 GMT

OK, so Beauty IQ is finished and Q3, or whatever they call it, will be “encore” shows. So why did they hire so many new hosts? Are they each going to switch off every 2 hrs. on the two remaining channels?

There doesn’t seem to be much advance planning.

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Caaareful Shopper — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 11:11:48 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
OK, so Beauty IQ is finished and Q3, or whatever they call it, will be “encore” shows. So why did they hire so many new hosts? Are they each going to switch off every 2 hrs. on the two remaining channels?

There doesn’t seem to be much advance planning.

@Shanus

I think Beauty iQ was a strategic risk. QVC France abruptly ceased operations at exactly the same time as the Beauty iQ channel did here. Perhaps the financing and/or business processes were tied together, because stopping operations on a Wednesday with no warning was just odd.

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Quse — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 23:19:51 GMT

I don't know, but there have been a few times lately that the same vendor has been on q1 and q2 at the same time..one live, one recorded...and I don't even watch much anymore. If you watch a lot, I would think that would get old quickly, especially if it's a product or vendor you don't care about

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felinemom — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 23:24:10 GMT

I don't cook anymore or garden. Threw away most of my pots and pans. Sorry, David, I love you but no more cooking ! Felinemom

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Westshopper — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 23:25:40 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
OK, so Beauty IQ is finished and Q3, or whatever they call it, will be “encore” shows. So why did they hire so many new hosts? Are they each going to switch off every 2 hrs. on the two remaining channels?

There doesn’t seem to be much advance planning.

Same thing I posted similar in the Cathy P leaving thread. They have 2 channels one only part time live T.V. and so many host. I think there's going to be more cuts. Just my opinion.

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ROMARY — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 00:46:32 GMT

I was one of the very few who thought it would be a good idea to air re-runs during the middle of the night when most/many customers are most likely sleeping.

At that time, I was thinking 'along the line' that perhaps the fashion, etc., prices would remain the same (no significant price increases).

(There was a Q survey way way back.)

Yes, it does seem as though there are quite a few hosts now.

Well, maybe they have yet another future channel in mind (?).

We'll have to wait and see.

'Wait and see where the cat's going to jump'. (Another one of my dear dad's sayings that just popped into my mind, after many, many years.)

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GCR18 — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 02:01:51 GMT

I don't think Q3 is permanently back to reruns.

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blackhole99 — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:06:43 GMT

I too have a feeling more heads are going to roll, they have the newest ones to take up the slack and then see who swims or sinks out of that group. I like the fresh new hosts on the over night. I have a feeling some of the hosts have agents so I bet their contracts are year to year and rely on performance. I guess they better make 6 figures, what does an agent take, like 10 %!

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Kachina624 — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:25:34 GMT

I don't think we're in a position to judge how and when hosts are used. I'm sure they spend many hours off camera in meetings, training sessions, performing PR duties and preparing for shows. Some of them, including the "oldies" may be working part-time.

They must need them or they wouldn't have hired them. I'm sure they knew some wouldnt make the grade. Some may decide the job isn't for them.

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Johnnyeager — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 11:06:37 GMT

Considering how ill-prepared and uninformed a good number of hosts are, I personally doubt that they spend many hours in meetings or planning sessions. Unless they forgot a lot.

As noted, QVC management has made a number of poor strategic business decision as of late. Perhaps hiring 6 new hosts all at once is another.

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Caaareful Shopper — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 12:52:10 GMT

Speaking of the newest hosts, did they hire Anthony Heywood for one show a week only? He seems to hardly ever be on air.

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wildcat fan — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:15:32 GMT

I like the idea of lots of hosts that rotate. At least that would add variety to already stale programming since they repeat the same products and vendors.

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maximillian — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:11:54 GMT

QVC should utilize the talents of the NEW hosts. They hired them. They trained them. Then, they still over-use Jane T., Shawn and Amy. Those three are always on. Give the new hires some decent shifts, for crying out loud.

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sashamatthews — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 16:36:01 GMT

The senior hosts have been on for over 20 years. The channel needs a deep bench but it also has to determine how to stay in business for the next 20 years. Millenials are leaving television in favor of their computers, phones, etc. We have had this discussion before: how many of us order online and don't have the Q on as background all day, like we used to? It's a new world, and I think we can expect new hosts to last five to 10 years, if that.

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Pqfan — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 16:46:39 GMT

Maybe they need more hosts to cover vacations,illnesses etc.? Plus as we have seen all do not make the cut and they have to allow for departures. Plus some hosts may decide to retire and they need replacements.

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corita — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:16:47 GMT

@Westshopper wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
OK, so Beauty IQ is finished and Q3, or whatever they call it, will be “encore” shows. So why did they hire so many new hosts? Are they each going to switch off every 2 hrs. on the two remaining channels?

There doesn’t seem to be much advance planning.
Same thing I posted similar in the Cathy P leaving thread. They have 2 channels one only part time live T.V. and so many host. I think there's going to be more cuts. Just my opinion.
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just wonder — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:46:09 GMT

I would love to see a sorta veteran host go and a couple, three of the newer ones. But there is no way they can gauge who we like and purchase from when same hosts continue to get the better income producting lines and most of the new merchandise, while some of the better new hosts get worse time slots (I guess for obvious reasons) and clearance priced, old worn out merchandise. I am afraid QVC is grasping at straws right not to build their business back up.

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CAMOGIRL — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:57:11 GMT

I am sure several of the older hosts are getting ready to move on. They won’t stay there forever

Probably need to weed thru all the newer ones, who sells, who doesn’t, who improves, who doesn’t. Some won’t make the cut and some will.

I also tend to think the older hosts are not on air as much as they once were, maybe by their own choice - maybe not - except maybe Jane T., she is still going strong.

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Babykeys — Wed, 01 May 2019 21:30:41 GMT

I agree. QVC is making a lot of changes but none of them are better for the customer. The shipping now is taking longer than ever. I have stopped shopping with them for awhile.

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Daysdee — Wed, 01 May 2019 22:13:08 GMT

QVC probably wants the older hosts to leave so they can save money. Not impressed with most of those in the last group of hires. So many changes in QVC and HSN and certainly not a benefit to the customers. I barely watch anymore and my ordering is down to maybe 1 or 2 items in the last couple of months. I did place a few HSN orders because of A. Lessman and Perlier.