topic Re: HSN Hosts.. in Q Talk

HSN Hosts..

amyb — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:07:10 GMT

Crummy weather today, inside all day, had HSN on a good part of it because I like to watch the AeroPilates shows...gotta say the two hosts, respectively, that did the 7am and 3pm shows, Valerie Stup and Nicole Hickl...both great! Both spoke professionally, asked and answered the right questions to Marjolein and on Facebook, directly to customers...just smooth, intelligent, professional, personable, natural presentations. Kept on topic, wasn't about "them", no not listening to the vendor and talking over them. Not all the silliness QVC has turned into, with all the phony theatrics. I SO enjoyed both of them, and their style of presenting products.

I have to say I also like Callie and Amy too...and a few others.

I just find it to be more straight, informative presentations, without being boring, but also without seeming so disingenuous as the whole Q approach now, which I rarely tune into anymore. (most old school hosts notwithstanding...they are better than the newer ones on Q)

I realize we all like different styles here...just my opinion on HSN today...really was refreshing to see.

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kaydee50 — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 23:04:15 GMT

In general, I can watch the HSN hosts longer than I can watch any QVC host. They mostly stick to selling without going off on a tangent--JMO!!

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amyb — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 23:11:53 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
In general, I can watch the HSN hosts longer than I can watch any QVC host. They mostly stick to selling without going off on a tangent--JMO!!

I honestly don't know why Q has gone this route, and wish they'd take a page out of their own "old book."

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Kachina624 — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 23:36:30 GMT

They don't have the nonsense and silliness on HSN that is tolerated and encouraged on QVC.

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MandyG06 — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 23:51:28 GMT

I really like Valerie Stup - she gives all the info about a product, lets the vendor speak about the item and has a great professional demeanor. She's my fave HSN host.

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MTMjack — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 23:58:36 GMT

I totally agree 100%. I've been watching QVC since 1989 and I've seen the decline of Professional hosting. I too do not watch very much anymore, between the hosts & the terrible shipping issues I only tune in to watch a couple of my favorite products.

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Mary Bailey — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:02:36 GMT

I watch HSN so much more than qvc

they are all "salesman"

HSN to me is much more tolerable

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Kachina624 — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:02:42 GMT

I've liked Suzanne Runyan since her early days when she started at QVC. Callie Northhagen has always been a favorite too.

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stellabystarlight — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:14:33 GMT

My favorite has always been Bobbi Rae Carter.

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sunshine 919 — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:49:14 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
In general, I can watch the HSN hosts longer than I can watch any QVC host. They mostly stick to selling without going off on a tangent--JMO!!

I enjoy HSN as well. They are all professional and they look nice. Callie has one of the best hairstyles its perfect on her. Just had to throw this in, I love her hair lol

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disneynut57 — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:56:22 GMT

@sunshine 919 wrote:
@kaydee50 wrote:
In general, I can watch the HSN hosts longer than I can watch any QVC host. They mostly stick to selling without going off on a tangent--JMO!!

I enjoy HSN as well. They are all professional and they look nice. Callie has one of the best hairstyles its perfect on her. Just had to throw this in, I love her hair lol

I have taken a photo of her hairstyle to try to get mine cut the way hers is

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amyb — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 01:07:56 GMT

@sunshine 919 wrote:
@kaydee50 wrote:
In general, I can watch the HSN hosts longer than I can watch any QVC host. They mostly stick to selling without going off on a tangent--JMO!!

I enjoy HSN as well. They are all professional and they look nice. Callie has one of the best hairstyles its perfect on her. Just had to throw this in, I love her hair lol

That's funny...Callie's hair does look cute on her. That said....I'm always pining for Amy's hair...the cut, color, style is perfection to me. haha. So much cuter than when she had it longer. It always looks just so now! I was actually thinking of taking it to my hairdresser...I have kind of a longer version of it now. Anyhoo...we digressed I guess, but since you brought up hair..had to go there too.

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froggy — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 01:16:06 GMT

I don't watch either channel all that much any more but I have to agree that HSN hosts (except for Shannon) are much more toned down than QVC, Strange because 25-30 years ago HSN was literally unwatchable because of their hard sell tactics.

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KBEANS — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 04:37:14 GMT

I like Alyce and Callie on Saturday morning. I put them on over Kirstin and Alberti. Those 2 together are too much for me in the morning. I never liked Guy from HSN and recently I've changed my mind. I've been shopping HSN a lot more recently.

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Carmie — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 04:48:46 GMT

Just curious.

Those who prefer HSN and their hosts. How many purchases do you make?

I am just wondering if the soft sell, laid back presentations are working.

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kaydee50 — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:26:34 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
Just curious.

Those who prefer HSN and their hosts. How many purchases do you make?

I am just wondering if the soft sell, laid back presentations are working.

I buy more from HSN than I do QVC. At this time I have twice as many items in my "favorites" list on HSN than I do on my "wish" list on QVC. This is due not so much because of the hosts on HSN, who I do prefer, but the better pricing, frequent price reductions, being notified when an item has been reduced and more frequent free shipping.

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Gorgf — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:00:21 GMT

There is alot of crossover of products now since the two companies are connected. Some years ago posters could not mention HSN but referred to it as the S. channel. I shop most where the best price is and if I want an item and check on line. If there is free ship a plus and they seem to offer more discounts. I needed a new 12 inch frying pan and ordered one from HSN during their free ship this weekend. Their shipping seems faster and better packed.

I dont watch as much live on either network any more. I did take notice they were not in the pajama game. If Cuddle Duds were sold they wore the product and changed back into Street Clothing. Their hair is styled. I like the Hosts better in general. I can name more I like than dislike. Guy can be a little like Rick ,over enthused.

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amyb — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:16:16 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
Just curious.

Those who prefer HSN and their hosts. How many purchases do you make?

I am just wondering if the soft sell, laid back presentations are working.

It's not so much soft sell to me, it's what I "need" it to be to "convince" me...and that is "informative" about the products. And I have bought over the years from HSN, and purchased yesterday's TSV. Just depends on products for me. And I don't buy all the time from either channel. I don't need a lot...if there's a makeup item I'm out of, or article of clothing I need to refresh.

Over the years I purchased more from QVC because there were certain products, makeup, Philosophy, some clothing, that became favorite brands of mine that HSN simply didn't carry. Some of those have gone away...or brand not what it used to be. Anyway...to answer your question...I'm not swayed by "tough sell"...I always need to be informed. When hosts are all "theatrics", and omit important info...I quickly get disgusted and turn it off. Plenty of other places to buy things these days.

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Caaareful Shopper — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:16:15 GMT

I used to only watch HSN when Colleen Lopez was hosting. But in the past three or four years, my viewing and shopping has increased ten-fold in favor of HSN.

While I still prefer QVC's item assortment, I shop for them mostly online. QVC's frantic, loud and often childish hosting gimmicks have become a big turnoff.

HSN has boring sets, and some cheesy on-air product line-ups sometimes, but after watching more & more of their hosts, there are several that I find charming, adult, interesting, funny (but not immature) and sharp -- without the manic antics. So I am indeed buying more on that channel as well now.

HSN has even managed to hire two relatively new hosts, that I've watched many times recently, and they are fabulous! Again, not silly, quirky (for lack of a better word), or juvenile. They don't make the presentations all about their own popularity score on FB!

Are the viewing demographics that different among the two channels? I wonder.

If HSN gets a broader depth and breath of quality products, I may never watch QVC again. As much as I still like some QVC hosts, QVC seem to be driving all of them towards hackneyed reality TV doom.

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LindaSal — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:02:08 GMT

I too prefer HSN over the Q and have for most of the years. I adore Colleen and I would buy anything she is selling. She just has a knack for it !! She's very seasoned now, I remember when she first started hosting way back when. I have watched both channels over the years but I always would go back to HSN.........ITA, the hosts are so much better.

One small thing that bothers me though is that they also let a couple of good hosts go and then went on to hire others. ???