Q Talk

[Squirrels Are Trash]

I've noticed an increased focus on social media. I was watching Pat and Jayne.  Rather than just referencing live chatting, they now display an on-camera graphic with bubbles indicating what the person said or their screen name. I am not a fan, but I have no other method to suggest for integrating the two channels.

What do you think? Do you want to see more emphasis on social while on air?

[rockygems123]

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@Squirrels Are Trash wrote:

I've noticed an increased focus on social media. I was watching Pat and Jayne.  Rather than just referencing live chatting, they now display an on-camera graphic with bubbles indicating what the person said or their screen name. I am not a fan, but I have no other method to suggest for integrating the two channels.

What do you think? Do you want to see more emphasis on social while on air?

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@Squirrels Are Trash

Seems like getting customer phone calls on air but instead live social media comments?  Ewwww.

[Squirrels Are Trash]

@rockygems123 

The advantage of social media is that we get a very edited version of the client's post instead of a live call. I agree that live calls can be really uncomfortable.

[geezerette]

I realize the push is to social media and streaming.  But no, I'm not a fan of excessive emphasis of either on air.  A mention or small graphic is fine.

If I want to join in on either I will.  But when I'm watching on air, I want the full "on air/television" experience.  

I also realize this method is fast becoming a dinosaur.  Unfortunately, their methods of transition to a sustainable retailer are likely to drive me and others even further away.  In the end, there isn't one way that will fit all.

[Still Raining]

Must admit that I have not yet seen this, but I am not a fan.  Never thought the on air calls were useful either.  At least this way we can ignore more easily.  

[LindaSal]

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@geezerette wrote:

I realize the push is to social media and streaming.  But no, I'm not a fan of excessive emphasis of either on air.  A mention or small graphic is fine.

If I want to join in on either I will.  But when I'm watching on air, I want the full "on air/television" experience.  

I also realize this method is fast becoming a dinosaur.  Unfortunately, their methods of transition to a sustainable retailer are likely to drive me and others even further away.  In the end, there isn't one way that will fit all.

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@geezerette Well said!

[PamfromCT]

@Squirrels Are Trash,

My answer is no!  Who dreamed that one up?  Inquiring minds want to know.

[Squirrels Are Trash]

@PamfromCT 

I don't know. Someone in marketing, I imagine.

[wagirl]

Not sure why any of this is a big surprise to anyone. Everything is focused on everything in social media that can spew out  anything about everything!! That is the way of the future in some form or other--get used to it----

[LTT1]

@Squirrels Are Trash @PamfromCT @LindaSal @Still Raining @geezerette 

I don't care for transitioning to more social media, but that's me.

Ive been thinking about this a lot for the last few years.

What would a company such as QVC gain by doing this..

more $

Social media is free

so, selling online thru media such as Facebook and Instagram would possibly save the Q money?

They have already cut back on models...this is obvious.

I wonder too if the employ hosts more who have agreed to work for free or a lot less.

Yes, well-said, I still want the "on-air" experience.