topic Re: Names missing from the program guide again in Q Talk

Names missing from the program guide again

Jeletta — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:43:24 GMT

Apparently, the last time they removed the host names from the program guide, the rant wasn't loud enough to put them back on for good. The past several days, I noticed they are gone again. I will not DVR/watch a show unless I know who the host will be. Anyone else agree?

Re: Names missing from the program guide again

RATTERMOM — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:54:52 GMT

It really makes little difference to me who the host is....90% of the time my TV is muted when I'm watching so I can avoid the nonstop chit chat, especially if there are 2 hosts. If I'm interested in an item I mostly check it out online and lots of times prior reviews stop me from ordering.

Re: Names missing from the program guide again

Me773 — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:03:08 GMT

I never DVR a show, but it's very annoying not having the hosts listed. I only like to watch a few. I mean, how hard is it to put the stinkin' name in? Unless it's a static show and I know the host, I'm probably not tuning in. I'm not that commited and like I said, there are only a few hosts I can stand to watch. It's so obnoxious and there's absolutely no reason to stop putting the names in.

Re: Names missing from the program guide again

Caaareful Shopper — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:00:45 GMT

I only watch shows when the host(s) is not a detriment to my shopping.

I don't usually put QVC on just in the background either. I often record the Christmas decor shows to get a better look than what's online. Even then, only if I know who the host is first.

I'm watching less with no names for sure.

Re: Names missing from the program guide again

Krimpette — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:43:19 GMT

I check out the program guide...if the names aren't listed, I just don't watch the program. If I'm so inclined, I might just briefly click on the program to see who the host is. I find I'm watching less and less these days.

Re: Names missing from the program guide again

Krimpette — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:45:40 GMT

I meant to add..........HSN lists the host name, well as guest names. Can't imagine why QVC can't do the same.

Re: Names missing from the program guide again

Johnnyeager — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:27:45 GMT

Considering their multiplicity of issues I can't imagine that someone actually devoted thought to doing this deliberately.

I'll assume, unless told otherwise, that it's a typical system foul-up.

Re: Names missing from the program guide again

kaydee50 — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:49:16 GMT

Don't much care who the host is and I don't know 90% of them anymore anyway. I check online to see what ITEMS are being sold and if I'm interested, I'll watch the video. Can't see the point of watching an hour or more!!! of items I have no interest in regardless of who the "host" is.

Re: Names missing from the program guide again

Othereeeen — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:13:24 GMT

QVC just hired a new "Chief People Officer" Linda Aiello...( you can Google her)..

First order of business...taking names off the schedule to keep the hosts guessing who will survive the inevitable shakeup and RIF ( reduction in force....).

I can hear the grim employee meeting...

Ms. Aiello begins:

"You'll notice there are no names on the upcoming schedules as we decide to right size and re-evaluate hours, schedules, and unfortuneately, head count...

We are constantly striving to provide our customers the best experience, and will be looking at ways to make our presentations more to what the customer demands ( Corporate double-speak talk for "Don't blame ME when I axe YOU!!!! Blame "the customer"!!!)

We will also be eliminating all current job titles and assignments, will re-post ALL positions for bid, and will be taking your resumes to apply for these exciting new opportunities within our organization!!! Stay tuned!!!"

She leaves the room, to stunned silence.

Think it can't happen? My company, a national Utility, "eliminated" ALL our existing jobs ( although you kept working) re-posted them and made us "re-apply" for the newly named same old positions...not only to reapply, we had to do "role playing" in front of a five person "team" who evaluated who would stay on and who would not.

I made it. But I never fooled myself for a second.

It was a legal way to say EVERYONE could reapply, if they didn't make it, "they had the chance to interview with us and we decided they no longer fit our organization's goal"

The company KNEW who they wanted to keep before this charade was enacted.

This was 2002. I was hired in 1979. I made it until 2013, and retired after 34 years.

Re: Names missing from the program guide again

colleena — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:09:13 GMT

@Othereeeen I think you have such a great insight into what might b happening @ the Q & I'm sure Linda Aiello is on her roller skates going from one meeting to another & putting out fires as she goes. My remembrance is the hosts are under contract so it might be a little harder to ruffle their feathers than other staff.

Re: Names missing from the program guide again

Johnnyeager — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:31:55 GMT

4 hosts were let go at the same time in July 2020.

I bet all their contracts were not up.

Even with an employee contract, there are inevitably clauses the employer can use to dismiss the employee.

Re: Names missing from the program guide again

faeriemoon — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:39:12 GMT

I'm very surprised that they have the hosts' names listed with the shows. They did this years ago and stopped the practice quickly. From a business standpoint, if you look up a show and see a host you dislike is hosting, you aren't even going to tune in. Whereas, if you tune in to a show you think you want to see, discover the host is not someone you like, you may stay a bit to see how it goes.

Re: Names missing from the program guide again

Othereeeen — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:38:32 GMT

@Johnnyeager

PA is an "at will' state.

Look that up.

You can bet employment contracts in PA have a clause that lets the employers let employees go at will.

The employee doesn't have to sign that contract if they don't agree to it.

"In Pennsylvania (like a number of other states), workers will generally be considered to be “at will” employees unless they have an employment contract or statutory right that provides otherwise. An employer may terminate the services of an “at will” employee, with or without cause, at any time — as long as an employee is not let go for an unlawful purpose, such as age or racial discrimination. Conversely, “at will” employees have a similar right to resign their employment, for any reason (or no reason at all), at any time."

PA.gov website.

Re: Names missing from the program guide again

Patriot3 — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:23:54 GMT

This is a ploy to get you to tune in. Then even if it's a host you don't like, maybe you will stay around anyway. Not me. I just go online later. If I miss a "this show only", so be it. I refuse to play their game.

Re: Names missing from the program guide again

Johnnyeager — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:28:41 GMT

Personally, I don't think that they're clever enough to devise this as a "ploy."

I still contend that it's an IT glitch.

Re: Names missing from the program guide again

febe1 — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 01:48:47 GMT

Not just hosts name alone. I'm not watching all their shows that describe just Gifts.

Re: Names missing from the program guide again

ShePersisted — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 02:55:28 GMT

The first time Q removed hosts' names from the schedule it was for the security of the hosts. This was a number of years ago. At the time, a man was stalking Lisa Robertson. Maybe this is again an issue for one of the hosts.

Bring Back the Names!

Johnnyeager — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 12:28:58 GMT

If that were the case, (which I highly doubt), were they truly concerned, why not eliminate hosts' names from show titles....they are numerous: David, Mary, Shawn, Jane, Courtney, Alberti, Kerstin, Vanessa, Mary Beth, Steve, Jen, Leah and more have names attached to the current program guide.

Re: Names missing from the program guide again

CalminHeart — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 12:02:51 GMT

Hosts change. Why post a name when it's not a sure thing?

I don't care who hosts. I can't remember the last time I watched a whole show. The minute antics and useless chit chat begin, I change the channel.

Re: Names missing from the program guide again

Caaareful Shopper — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 12:10:27 GMT

Hosts may change, but 98% of the time the host name in the Program Guide matches the host that's doing the show. Even that 2% last minute host change is usually updated in time before the show begins.

It's always been very helpful to me.