topic Re: Courtney in Q Talk

Courtney

ItsMe13 — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 15:35:02 GMT

Does anyone really care about her upcoming wedding? I've never seen her on air, but from previous commenters it seems she must be an annoying host. Someone at Q must like her to create all the fuss!

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stevieb — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 15:41:22 GMT

I've often wondered if she is somehow "connected". I thought at one time something was posted that implied she was. Still, there are other hosts I find no more capable and far more annoying, though I admit the whole "Courtney's wedding" thing is just ridiculous. Courtney demonstrates some very good hosting skills, but seems to be having a problem consistently doing so.

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prairie girl — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 15:58:47 GMT

Not me.

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Spurt — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 16:29:35 GMT

Of all QVC's hosts Courtney is the one I can't stand to watch (and definitely a channel changer for me) so I definitely do NOT care about her wedding or her personal life. QVC did the same thing with Amy's pregnancy and I'm sure the Q will venture into Amy's journey into motherhood.....QVC assumes that if we venture into the lives the hosts there will be a social bond that will lead to more sales ..... ""QVC is a family gimmick""......BUT all this means to me is time to grab my remote and switch the channel.....

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Tissyanne — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 17:49:29 GMT

I have only seen glimpses of her on PM style, and on Super Sat. I guess somehow I have missed her.

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Suhse — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 19:32:58 GMT

I've never felt a personal connection to any of the Host's, on any of the shopping channels, so, while, it's great if she's happily planning her wedding, it's not something that I would be likely to watch.

On the rare occasions I've seen her on air, I've not had a problem with her.

If she's sharing her wedding, I guess good luck to her. I will say, some of the post's regarding Amy's pregnancy, were downright weird in their viciousness.

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Cardamom — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 20:57:13 GMT

It's not that I don't like her, I just think it's really inappropriate she and her fiancé are on the home page of a shopping network. Never seen Marybeth or Jill with their husbands. What makes Courtney so special? Not that I care to see Jill or Marybeth's husbands either. Note to QVC - be professional.

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wildcat fan — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 22:45:56 GMT

Not interested in the wedding at all.

A few weeks ago, I was going to order crab cakes from Dan Wheeler then suddenly Courtney had to interrupt and do her yummy face tasting routine. I immediately changed my mind about ordering. IMO she added nothing special to the Super Saturday event and actually created some distractions. Last night while watching PM Style, I changed the channel as soon as she did a promo about her wedding and the online activities. The more they promote Courtney, the less I'll be watching & ordering. My fingers are crossed that she won't be hosting the next Linea show.

I'm with SPURT. . .she has become my least favorite host, and like StevieB I've wondered about her connections.

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NC Bandwagon — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 23:08:04 GMT

I wonder what makes a host so popular that they get to promote themselves? It's the same with Lisa Robertson (I wasn't saying anything mean about Lisa, so any of her fans, please don't get all up in arms). Not to say this in a mean way, but what makes a host so special that QVC would allow this?

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stevieb — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 23:39:27 GMT

On 7/29/2014 NC Bandwagon said:
I wonder what makes a host so popular that they get to promote themselves? It's the same with Lisa Robertson (I wasn't saying anything mean about Lisa, so any of her fans, please don't get all up in arms). Not to say this in a mean way, but what makes a host so special that QVC would allow this?

I don't think it's the hosts promoting themselves. For whatever reason, it seems to me QVC thinks this new host-centered focus is good for business. I'm not convinced it is, but clearly someone in West Chester is... I think we're seeing this more for Lisa and the newer hosts than for those who have been around longer, though none of them is seemingly immune from the whole 'friend me on Facebook' spiel. It seems this is the Q's latest 'big thing' and we can expect to see more and more personalizing of the shopping experience until something else comes along or until they decide this isn't the game-changer they thought it would be... I still think part of this focus is to draw our attention away from the actual product mix, which more times than not these days is pretty boring, repetitive and otherwise not that big a deal.

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blueskies — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 23:40:39 GMT

I'm a longtime viewer . The Q has done various things for hosts over the years . They gave JRT a baby shower, which were gift items from the Q inventory . They had another newer host ( can't think of her name at the moment ) & her fiancée on the show for a special pre-bridal program . I think it's just random IMO & more about getting viewers to watch & shop ....... no worse than the FB customer relations outreach program . I think Courtney is a good host ; she gives details on items , and doesn't mind sharing clothing measurements / fit , to help customers make decisions .....several of the hosts do the same . However, others don't like to share that info , and it's the last thing they'll talk about .... yet they'll talk endlessly about " The Hamptons " . Like that's going to help me choose an item , lol. Courtney is also professional , but adds humor when it's appropriate & needed to enliven the program at times. There are some things I find annoying & would like to see changed tho . Guess we all have our different complaints !

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febe1 — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 02:24:49 GMT

I recall hearing one of the hosts remarking she had been here sooo many years and just recently got her own "show." It seems all the hosts put a lot of preference in having their own show with their own name. Nothing new, just the name. It makes me think what companies will do when they don't want to give you a raise: give you some kind of perk like a title or best parking spaces, nicer office, etc.

Courtney it seems has gotten more attention and risen to the top with LR very fast. Like groomed. She doesn't have her own show, but being with LR and sidekicking with her in the Hamptons & Red Carpet shows choice from someone. My sense is LR would have something to do with these selections. She likes both Courtney and Alberti who seem to be groomed particularly. I think both have connections.

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 02:50:13 GMT

I really hate that QVC is shoving Courtney and her wedding down our throats .... I guess I'll be watching less QVC this season!

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blackhole99 — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 03:05:39 GMT

In all fairness I watched the food show with Courtney today and I must say she did an excellent job. No goofy valley girl lingo or hipster sayings or crazy food faces, just the facts. I think this woman is very talented and could one day replace the aging LR. I'm not interested in her wedding, but I'm sure the younger women will be. I don't believe she's connected other than LR has taken her under her wing like she did with Amy before she got pregnant.

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mabeleroo — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 03:15:29 GMT

I saw the food show and laughed when she suggested the ham "for your Thanksgiving, Christmas or Hanukkah table!"

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blackhole99 — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 03:25:56 GMT

I know jews who eat ham, but probably not so much at the Hanukkah table. I didn't catch that though.

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hopeQ1 — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 03:31:38 GMT

I believe that allowing us to know and get involved in a hosts personal life is a big mistake on QVC's part concerning their role in keeping business and personal separate for the safety of the employee's. After all that has happened to Lisa over the year's, wouldn't they have learned a lesson? If I were a new host, I would not allow them to plaster my private life on air or on screen or any website, like Facebook, etc.

With the millions of viewers, the exposure could lead to devastating trauma, as it has for Lisa.

I can't believe QVC would use their employee's for gain and expose them to such possibilities.

I'm sure it's flattering for the host, but come on, do they need the problems Lisa has suffered over the years and still suffers?

Dumb all the way around.

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stevieb — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:27:07 GMT

It seems maybe they're trying to do everything they can to push Courtney out there. Perhaps they think this is a way to improve perceptions about her, since she's clearly another one of those hosts who seems to polarize viewers. Personally, I don't see it turning fans into fanatics nor do I see it enticing those who don't care for her into her camp. Just more Q marketing, it seems... If they had more products worth marketing, to me, that would be a better bet. This is a shopping destination, after all... isn't it...?

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Krimpette — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:52:38 GMT

Jennifer Coffey is such an excellent host, yet the Q does nothing to promote her. The more they try and shove the personal lives of the hosts down our throat, the less I watch. I've pretty much limited myself to a couple of the jewelry shows these days as it is. And now that the Jovella shows are over, I'll probably watch even less.

Dear QVC: I don't give a hoot about the personal lives of your hosts….I did, however, used to care about some of the products you carry. But your current focus is really a turn-off….at least for me.

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HULAGIRL — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 15:59:16 GMT

I like Courtney and think she has a good sense of style even when she's stuck wearing some of the Q stuff......she's the one I tune in to see what she's wearing. It doesn't bother me that the Q is promoting her wedding.....if nothing was said, people on this board would be speculating all over the place wondering this, that, and whatnot (and you know that would happen).

I wish her and her fiancé the best!!!