Q Talk

[Shanus]

I’m noticing so many crossover shows (Vince Cumuto & Clark’s later this month). The repetition seems pointless. Saturating two channels (five if you add HSN2, Q2 and Beauty IQ) with the same products is overkill. 

I know financially, it’s a chance for someone...anyone...to see the product on one of the channels and make a purchase. There’s also the point that seeing four channels running constant infomercial type shows could cause many to find other tv networks to watch.

[Kachina624]

I don't know how they keep track of who's coming and who's going because I can't.

[ValuSkr]

I guess that will depend on the economics of having five channels.  I've wondered if shopping channels pay to be carried on cable systems and over-the-air, or, conversely, if cable systems and broadcasters pay shopping channels just as they pay other content providers..

[Johnnyeager]

It seems thus far that QVC is using the HSN distribution channel to move the products it wants over there....including Dooney, Kitchenaid , Ripka and IT,  in addition to the ones you mention.  I don't think that I've seen movement the other way;has there been?

I think there is merit to controlling as many different outlets as possible, even if the products are redundant.  Not everyone watches both HSN and QVC and really, I think capturing channel surfers works to a degree.

Of course, QVC can now control the product line-up on HSN since they purchased and control it.

[Krimpette]

I like HSN the way it is, despite being owned by Quarate, who also owns QVC..  I love the craft shows, in particular and the special shipping deals that they provide.  I often flip back and forth.

[Nightowlz]

All I know is HSN is looking more like Q. They sure have raised their prices so they can keep their stuff. I'm only buying what I want or need & will buy where I can find the best price.

[Chi-town girl]

Bad idea! Glad that you don't make the decisions 

[Shanus]

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@ValuSkr wrote:

I guess that will depend on the economics of having five channels.  I've wondered if shopping channels pay to be carried on cable systems and over-the-air, or, conversely, if cable systems and broadcasters pay shopping channels just as they pay other content providers..

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@ValuSkr  I’m not sure, but my cable co. (SPECTRUM) does not carry Beauty IQ and Q2 is not in HD. The screen/printing is so small even w/ my glasses it’s a strain to watch.

[Shanus]

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@Johnnyeager wrote:

It seems thus far that QVC is using the HSN distribution channel to move the products it wants over there....including Dooney, Kitchenaid , Ripka and IT,  in addition to the ones you mention.  I don't think that I've seen movement the other way;has there been?

I think there is merit to controlling as many different outlets as possible, even if the products are redundant.  Not everyone watches both HSN and QVC and really, I think capturing channel surfers works to a degree.

Of course, QVC can now control the product line-up on HSN since they purchased and control it.

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@Johnnyeager  Oh, Strivectin went to HSN, too.

[Shanus]

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@Chi-town girl wrote:

Bad idea! Glad that you don't make the decisions 

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@Chi-town girl  I’m happy I don’t have the final say, either.