topic Re: New hosts question in Q Talk

New hosts question

Nomore — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 05:05:02 GMT

So, I was looking for a recipe in the blogs, and I saw Sharon F. 's blog about Keurig, and she mentions new hosts Elise Ivy and Katie McGee in the group photo. Have these women made an appearance during any show?

http://community.qvc.com/t5/Blogs/Our-Keurig-Adventure-in-Vermont/ba-p/2288835

Re: New hosts question

Barbara-QVC — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 05:37:06 GMT

@Nomore That is a great question! There is much more than meets the eye to becoming a successful show host. Elise and Katie are currently in an extensive training program to learn all the ins and outs of the business. We certainly look forward to welcoming them on the air in the future!

Barb

Customer Care

Re: New hosts question

Nomore — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 05:58:51 GMT

Thanks, @Barbara-QVC , for answering. I thought I missed some new happenings!

Re: New hosts question

sunshine45 — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 16:06:48 GMT

would love to see them hire a few males also!

good luck to the new hosts.......

elise ivy

katie mcgee

Re: New hosts question

stevieb — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 14:53:54 GMT

I agree, at least another male host might have been nice. I also just have to wonder why. Unless there are planned departures, there already seem to be too many hosts for too little air time. There are hosts who are rarely seen as it is and now they're adding more to the mix...

Re: New hosts question

Pearlee — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 16:20:08 GMT

IMO the "extensive host training program" isn't extensive enough.

Re: New hosts question

Kindaglitzy — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:45:00 GMT

Think they could probably use a few more hosts primarily because of QVCPLUS channel. Maybe if they had more hosts they would not have to play previously recorded programming most of the time on QVCPLUS. I also think they need a couple more male hosts.

Re: New hosts question

corita — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 17:48:05 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:
IMO the "extensive host training program" isn't extensive enough.

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Agreed...it does appear that some of the hosts never received any training, much less extensive!

Re: New hosts question

Caaareful Shopper — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 18:55:55 GMT

New Hosts will be great (I too hoped they'd add a male or two though) -- QVC needs some new talented hosts. As it is now, they have hosts banished to the wee hours of the morning who have proven their merit for primetime, but never get out of the dungeon because seniority rules. I'd like to see Alberti's presentations other than when my TV alarm wakes me up for work at 4:30am (I do not watch Friday night Beauty with him and Sandra). Life happens -- with both Lisa's gone, hosts out for health and family reasons, vacations, and limited work hours (I'm thinking of Dan Hughes still on scaled-back duty compared to years before)......this summer it seemed like they were on bare knuckles getting folks scheduled. More than once hosts said how they hadn't known they'd be on that day. In addition, whatever they have planned for a full roll-out of QVC Plus will require more hosts.

Re: New hosts question

June222 — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 19:04:34 GMT

I agree it is time to replace some of the long in the tooth hosts with some new blood. Some of the long time hosts are just ready to retire. Too bad they do not just do it on their own.

Re: New hosts question

stevieb — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 19:46:40 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:
IMO the "extensive host training program" isn't extensive enough.

It appears the selection process could also use tweaking.

Re: New hosts question

Pearlee — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 19:53:05 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
@Pearlee wrote:
IMO the "extensive host training program" isn't extensive enough.
It appears the selection process could also use tweaking.

@stevieb HA! Yes indeedy.

Re: New hosts question

pattypeep — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 22:06:59 GMT

@June222, I'm not really sure whom you are referring to as being long in the tooth, but if it's anyone over 30 (guessing here), they are the ones I enjoy most. Knowledgable, friendly, appropriately attired, and a nice sense of humor. JMO

Re: New hosts question

culebra — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 22:13:11 GMT

When you see a host like Jill Bauer or Mary Beth Rowe host a show They are so smooth and well spoken you almost do not even realize they are selling. You do not realize how good they at their job until you see a newbie. The newbie's are not terrible. They just need to learn more from the masters. What irritates me the most is when they use slang and improper English. Improper English is jarring and ruins the presentation.

Re: New hosts question

Janealma — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 01:55:18 GMT

I'M just wondering how a host like Alberti will ever get to prime time. It seems a host would have to retire, get hours cut, or be let go to make room. Maybe for some reason he likes those late hours.

Re: New hosts question

ozzbee — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 02:01:58 GMT

I think it is great to see some new hosts. I, too would have liked to have seen a few male hosts. Some of the "regulars" need a break, and some of the customers need a break from the "regulars" especially those who can't seem to use proper English. I don't need to see a presentation about a product with the host whining about his or her personal life.

Sorry I am NOT talking about Dan Wheeler, that poor guy has had his share of heartbreak. In fact, some of the "regulars" who do the whining should look to him for inspiration.

Anyway, kind of got off the point - would LOVE to see some nice, calm, easy to listen to hosts. The two new ladies are very attractive, hope they both work out.

Re: New hosts question

NYwoman — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 02:28:05 GMT

First, QVC probably needs more hosts to fill programing on Q Plus. We also do not know what they will do with Zulily. And, in January, there have been, in the past, hosts who leave do to low sales. And QVC has been made aware of the need for hosts due to the personal needs for time off of the existing hosts. Some hosts may want to go part time.

Re: New hosts question

Janealma — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 02:49:34 GMT

Does the Q really ever let anyone go? I'm just curious as I have watched the last few years and don't recall anyone being let go.

Re: New hosts question

culebra — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 04:04:22 GMT

I have purchased from QVC for about 20 years. They do let hosts go.

Re: New hosts question

Caaareful Shopper — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:00:55 GMT

Another thought about the need for new hosts. Jill Martin is very, very popular in the New York sports & entertainment scene, interviewing more & more A-list celebrities and athletes every week. She has a very active Instagram account and it's amazing all of the things in which she's involved. Not to disparage QVC, but her gig as the GILI director (or whatever her title is) seems a bit of an after-thought or much-lesser job in comparison. I know there are actual designers we don't ever see doing the heavy lifting, but I would not be at all surprised if Jill gives up the QVC/GILI job to focus on all her other ventures. I like Jill (that's why I check in on her IG account). I know she's a bit polarizing on QVC, according to a lot of the FB posts.

Just my own out-loud thinking, nothing to support it at all.