topic Re: VENDOR'S BACK IN STUDIO? in Q Talk

VENDOR'S BACK IN STUDIO?

Shanus — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:45:08 GMT

What do you think about the vendors coming back to the studio? I got so used to seeing them on "zoom" or whatever for 2 yrs., it's seems odd now to see them in person and yay with much better audio. Will it make a difference in sales...think they hope so.

How do you feel about this?

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LindaSal — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:57:32 GMT

I like seeing them back. I was one of those who could not stand the low quality sound/zooming situation for many of them. I personally don't even think they should have bothered. IMO, they should have just had the hosts presenting the products during that time. HSN has had vendors coming in for a while now.

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PA Mom-mom — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:00:06 GMT

@Shanus I couldn't be happier, and I hope the trend continues. I watch kitchen and decor shows. The kitchen shows are disjointed with the cameras switching back and forth between the host and the vendor cooking or demonstrating in their own "studio." The camera angles over the sauce pans and appliances are not as good. The sound fades in and out. The decor vendor reps are usually confined to a small studio area and are not able to stroll around the room to show different uses of the items. Valerie Parr Hill is one exception, but I still prefer to have her stand with the host and try different things on the set. It's a more comfortable, natural situation.

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Johnnyeager — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:04:30 GMT

Completely pointless.

Completely unnecessary.

No Value Added.

Unhelpful.

Wasteful in terms of time and energy expended.

Archaic and ante-diluvian.

A remnant and fossil record of glory days gone by.

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Kayell — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:11:23 GMT

I love it!!!

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RespectLife — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:12:50 GMT

LOL Okay..

I agree it is not necessary.

I agree it is a complete waste of financial resources.

I agree there is no value added.

It doesn't matter in the least to me where they speak from or how.

Wasn't bothered by the quality of zoom, skype etc.

With this recession, it makes NO business sense to me to add this cost in.

Flying or driving...it is STILL a huge waste of money to drag them in for these short presentations.

ALL costs incurred do eventually trickle down to the consumer raising the cost of the item, ya know.

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millieshops — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:23:24 GMT

I am pleased to see many back, but especially some who had less than good video and audio.

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skatting44 — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:41:57 GMT

The vendors in studio , If the Hosts would hold their tongues abt trivial matters and let the vendors talk . Some vendors will point out various design tecniques , however the majority of QVC Hosts are constantly interrupting . Hope they keep QVC mostly vendors only

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Puppy Lips — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:46:59 GMT

I mostly watch clothing shows and I don't care if the vendors are in the studio or in their house. I would like to see more models wearing the clothes, in the different sizes.

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sophiesofers — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 17:25:59 GMT

@Johnnyeager But how do you really feel? LOL, sorry just couldn't resist that!

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Kachina624 — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 17:36:46 GMT

I couldn't care less where they are. I also don't see any value to them making personal appearances. Considering the travel time and expense some vendors suffer, it hardly seems worth the tr

I do not, however, like the vendor-only presentations on Q2. The vendors just don't have the presentation skills needed to make them interesting and watchable. They're dull as dishwater.

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xryretriever — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:18:30 GMT

Why don't you tell us how you really feel?

I for one really like having them back in studio. Less interruptions by the host and less silliness

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xryretriever — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:22:28 GMT

Kachina624

i do like having the vendor back in the studio, however I only watch fashion shows.

I agree with you completely with having vendors presenting on Q2. I don't enjoy watching these at all even if I like the fashions. I just don't watch

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Miss Pepsi — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 20:05:02 GMT

Personally I don't care one way or the other, however I agree with the fact that if they are spending this money getting them in the studio, who do you think actually pays for that? Not QVC thats for sure.

I had no problem with them skyping and in most cases if the hosts really were prepared we shouldn't need the vendors at all.

When QVC first started the hosts had to know what they were selling and guests were a rare thing. I wish they would go back to that.

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wilma — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 20:18:02 GMT

Doesn't matter to me, but with the latest COVID variant spreading like wildfire, I would want to stay home and work remotely if I was a vendor.

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spiderw — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 20:43:21 GMT

I didn't mind having the vendors on Zoom, actually I preferred it. However, what I do mind is the constant interrupting and rudeness of some hosts. The pairings are the worst as some talk in the back round when the vendors are speaking. I know this is an old complaint and I apologize for being repetitive. Whether or not the vendors are on Zoom or in the studio, the rudeness of some hosts remains.

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ValuSkr — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:13:37 GMT

The programming is more pleasant to watch when vendors are in-studio.

Whether it makes economic sense to bring them in, who knows. I'll leave that to the MBA's on staff. Better programming may translate to higher sales.

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aroc3435 — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 03:16:32 GMT

@Shanus Much more enjoyable to see the vendors demonstrating in person. I enjoy watching the non Zoom or Skype presentations.

Audio and visual are in sync and I still watch via my Comcast cable.

I like the much more natural interaction between host and vendor. Much more natural and less unintentionall talking over each other with the in person exchanges.

aroc3435

Washington, DC

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Grade1Teach — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:06:24 GMT

I'm happy they are back. I understood the need to have them Skype/Zoom, but it came to the point (for me) where it became difficult to watch them from home. The audio and visuals were off and it was hard to see the item they were presenting when their camera could only get one angle. Some vendors had better equipment than others, but it certainly wasn't the same as being in the studio.

It also bothered me when the host had certain colors/items in the studio and the vendors had the other colors/items. Again, it was hard to tell the details about certain things although it didn't stop me from buying. lol

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mnmom — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 15:50:55 GMT

I don't really care. I mostly watch fashion shows. Agree that I'd like to see more of the models wearing the garments than the hosts or the hosts chit-chatting about their lives.

PLEASE don't return to all the hugging and kissy face greetings though!!!!! Do it off camera if you must.