topic Re: Just Jill in Community Chat

Just Jill

srgtdj — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:31:11 GMT

I like Jill as a host and agree with many that the newer hosts have much seasoning to do ..which is to be expected for someone new to a job.

I must say that this heavy push for "follow me on JustJill" feels a bit much. I notice on her Facebook page that she's now responding to almost every post encouraging people to tell their friends to follow her. Clearly a business is being built and she's wanting to bring a fan base with her. That's great--I don't begrudge her that. But it's almost as if Jill has suddently changed from her more reserved, rarely replying to a FB post self to a "I want to be your best friend" person. It feels artifical to me. I would have been more inclined to follow her next venture if she didn't seem so desperate to drag customers along with her.

I have enjoyed some of her shows and ideas. I don't think I'd buy from her just because it's Jill's website or product line..although I am sure some folks will. Perhaps she will have the same fan following that Lisa Robertson did. In which case I expect her new "line" will be a success. But I find the change in personality--where now she suddenly opens up with photos of spouse and kids and personal life simply to set the stage for making money to be off-putting.

And now I'll sit back and allow the attacks to begin since I said something not totally supportive of Jill....

Re: Just Jill

Johnnyeager — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:28:05 GMT

I think it's because Jill has to do all the heavy lifting herself now, whatever this new venture turns out to be.

She doesn't have QVC to promote her anymore, so it makes sense.

Re: Just Jill

ahoymate — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:30:13 GMT

Makes sense? She's on QVC's dime now.

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Johnnyeager — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:34:21 GMT

Makes Cents to me.....and they're letting her do it, so I applaud her for taking advantage of the opportunity.

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Daysdee — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:51:04 GMT

@srgtdj I agree with your statements. Jill was more reserved than some of the hosts and she seems to have changed to promote her new "adventure." Personally, I don't follow any of the hosts on social media since I don't participate in it. When Jane T. left many years ago she asked viewers to join her new website. (probably before Facebook) I did and enjoyed it and even made a friend that lives in the same part of the state that I do. Jane T. also was selling silver jewelry on her new website, but that was not successful. She returned to QVC. I'm sure Jill has a plan or she wouldn't have resigned. Will be interesting to see what Jill will do after she leaves tomorrow. Since Jill announced that she will be leaving her appearance and personality changed. She seems to be very happy. I will miss her as a host and I wish her well.

Re: Just Jill

MaeE — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:54:30 GMT

I sorta agree that Jill seems almost artificial since she announced her leaving..She is more 'friendly' and smiles more..and has fixed herself up more..I always watched as she would just hug some guests, others she almost stepped away from...just odd. She seldoms mentions her husband but she did say he left her a card this morning..Some people we aren't going to figure out so might as well join 'em I guess...I will follow her new page once in a while..JMO

Re: Just Jill

Foxxee — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:59:09 GMT

I suspect hosts who leave liked the celebrity status they had as a QVC host. "Dropping Out" of the public arena to one of relative obscurity must be difficult and can't imagine some regret it later after a few months of "off" time.

Dan Wheeler, Lisa Robertson, and now Jill invited followers to new Facebook and Instagram pages. Not sure if Sharon Faetsch did. Looks like Sharon's QVC Facebook page is still available; although she hasn't commented since December 2018.

Re: Just Jill

Johnnyeager — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:02:17 GMT

She doesn't smile enough: She's unhappy, sour, dour

She smiles more: She's fake and phony.

Yikes, Run, Jill, Run!

Re: Just Jill

chrystaltree — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:22:57 GMT

Oh, good grief. No one forced you into following her on FB. It's obvious that her future plans involve some type of social media presence and she's be fool if she didn't capitalize on her QVC experience and fan base. But YOU, don't have be involved in any way. You obviously don't care for the woman so why they heck did you even start following her on FB?

Re: Just Jill

kelsey17 — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:32:20 GMT

Was never a fan....but do agree about the recent change

in personality on the screen.........i am guessing you are correct about the want for people to follow her in order to participate in her new venture.

Re: Just Jill

srgtdj — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:39:22 GMT

You have a great day too Chrystaltree!

Re: Just Jill

Tadaki — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:02:19 GMT

I think she seems happy. From my own experience, once I've made a big decision, it feels like a weight has been lifted. And retiring early from a job where you're successful would be a huge decision. It may be that she just feels very lighthearted and excited about whatever she's doing next.

Re: Just Jill

SeaMaiden — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:26:03 GMT

Jill is no Martha Stewart....or some great interesting person that I see having her own show or whatever her future employment goals aspire to become. She is just not THAT charismatic.

She is pleasant in her own way.

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AuntG — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:34:54 GMT

I always found her prepared and pleasant, but never overly enthusiastic.

Re: Just Jill

alarmclock — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:46:00 GMT

@srgtdj wrote:
I like Jill as a host and agree with many that the newer hosts have much seasoning to do ..which is to be expected for someone new to a job.

I must say that this heavy push for "follow me on JustJill" feels a bit much. I notice on her Facebook page that she's now responding to almost every post encouraging people to tell their friends to follow her. Clearly a business is being built and she's wanting to bring a fan base with her. That's great--I don't begrudge her that. But it's almost as if Jill has suddently changed from her more reserved, rarely replying to a FB post self to a "I want to be your best friend" person. It feels artifical to me. I would have been more inclined to follow her next venture if she didn't seem so desperate to drag customers along with her.

I have enjoyed some of her shows and ideas. I don't think I'd buy from her just because it's Jill's website or product line..although I am sure some folks will. Perhaps she will have the same fan following that Lisa Robertson did. In which case I expect her new "line" will be a success. But I find the change in personality--where now she suddenly opens up with photos of spouse and kids and personal life simply to set the stage for making money to be off-putting.

And now I'll sit back and allow the attacks to begin since I said something not totally supportive of Jill....

No criticism from me. I agree with you. Thank you for posting it.

She double talked in her Facebook farewell and people tried to tell me I was wrong.

No one that is leaving to spend more time with their family needs new social media. If anything, they would want to step away from it - at least for a while.

Jill is running towards it at full speed, trying to maintain momentum.

People think whatever they need to think in order to make their thoughts and reality mesh.

I don't. I just listen to what people say and do.

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grandma r — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 21:06:32 GMT

I think it's just her way of staying connected. She mentioned that some had asked her how they could follow her, thus the new site.

And, if she does branch out to some other venture, good for her!!! Why not????

Re: Just Jill

wakefield64 — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 21:08:39 GMT

SeaMaiden......I almost choked on my coffee. No offense to you but, you think Martha Stewart has charisma? To me she seems like an aloof ice princess, was never impressed by her demeanor. I do admire her culinary ability but not her personality. Also don’t watch much because can’t handle the way hosts fawn over her. Jill seems approachable, Martha does not at all.

Re: Just Jill

alarmclock — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 21:09:35 GMT

@grandma r wrote:
I think it's just her way of staying connected. She mentioned that some had asked her how they could follow her, thus the new site.

And, if she does branch out to some other venture, good for her!!! Why not????

Stay connected?

With a total stranger?

I think you missed the point. She SAID she was leaving for time with her family.

Her ACTIONS show something different.

All I am saying is just be honest and stop the you know what.

Re: Just Jill

wildcat fan — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:34:10 GMT

Her "Just Jill" name reminds me of the name of the clothing store, J Jill.

I never paid any attention to her FB page, so I can't speak about any changes. However, I do think it's odd that she's trying to build a following since she's supposedly chosen to leave Q to focus on the family.

I wish her well as she starts this new journey.

Re: Just Jill

blackhole99 — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:57:01 GMT

None of the hosts that left the Q for whatever reason made a better living for themselves or became more famous,to my knowledge. If Kathy Levine couldn't do it, none of them can do it.