east-tx-tv 85 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/currency/liberty-interactive-acquires-whole-hsni-26b/166968 Now, both major US shopping channels will be co-owned, for the first time. (Hope this is the correct section, sorry if it's not, just a huge TV story IMO) Link to post Share on other sites
NEOMatrix 1240 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 It is big news indeed. I wonder if QVC and HSN will try to stay autonomous from each other. Link to post Share on other sites
TheRolyPoly 1654 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 QVC's TV assets: QVC QVC2 Beauty I.Q. HSN's TV assets: HSN HSN2 Don't forget they're also both prominent on many ION Television affiliates (QVC on DT5, HSN on DT6). I can see at least two of these networks go off-air because, unless if they're willing to do specific targeted channels (one for electronics, one for kitchen products, etc.), they can't survive under five channels. Link to post Share on other sites
mre29 821 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I didn't even know that there's a QVC2. Link to post Share on other sites
nickp 166 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 QVC and HSN are longtime rivals. They're basically McDonald's and Burger King in the television shopping industry Link to post Share on other sites
Mrknowitall526 81 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I didn't even know that there's a QVC2. I think QVC2 stopped a while ago. There is QVC "Plus" which on my Directv is just a time-delayed feed of regular QVC Link to post Share on other sites
TennTV1983 631 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I think QVC2 stopped a while ago. There is QVC "Plus" which on my Directv is just a time-delayed feed of regular QVC Much like how HSN2 is now. Link to post Share on other sites
east-tx-tv 85 Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 http://www.philly.com/philly/business/qvc-home-shopping-network-merge-20170706.html This article seems to show a spin of Liberty owning both so they can compete with Amazon, Walmart, and other online sites. I'm sure there were a few out there though that didn't care as much about retail implications as much as just a need for another M/A deal. Supposedly the channels will be run autonomously, but there has to be some itch to consolidate functions, cut costs, and justify making such a deal. I'm not sure I like this, as it vastly reduces competition, but with what's going on in retail these days, there could be a lot more closings and consolidation before all the dust settles. Link to post Share on other sites
AJClementeFan69 466 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I have a feeling they'll segmentalize....the QVC and HSN brands will remain...but one channel will focus more on X goods while the other focuses more on Y...with the back office stuff getting combined. Link to post Share on other sites
TennTV1983 631 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I have a feeling they'll segmentalize....the QVC and HSN brands will remain...but one channel will focus more on X goods while the other focuses more on Y...with the back office stuff getting combined. Kinda like how HSN did with Home Shopping Spree/HSC Spree/Spree!/America's Store once upon a time? Link to post Share on other sites
mre29 821 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Kinda like how HSN did with Home Shopping Spree/HSC Spree/Spree!/America's Store once upon a time? QVSpree! Link to post Share on other sites
LoadStar 331 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I think QVC2 stopped a while ago. There is QVC "Plus" which on my Directv is just a time-delayed feed of regular QVC Other way around. They used to have QVC Plus, which was almost exclusively taped segments from the main QVC channel. It launched back in 2013. On or around April 1 of this year, QVC Plus became QVC2, and now carries an additional 40 hours of live programming. Link to post Share on other sites
TheRolyPoly 1654 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Other way around. They used to have QVC Plus, which was almost exclusively taped segments from the main QVC channel. It launched back in 2013. On or around April 1 of this year, QVC Plus became QVC2, and now carries an additional 40 hours of live programming. Winner! Yes, it was launched as QVC Plus but then became QVC2 this year. Link to post Share on other sites
Eat News 4716 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Oh the thought of all those high fashion HSN models out of work...oh the humanity. Link to post Share on other sites
ColtFromGulfcoast 573 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Oh the thought of all those high fashion HSN models out of work...oh the humanity. Maybe they can go work for Kathy Ireland or someone like that. Link to post Share on other sites
CircleSeven 1477 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 The FCC has greenlighted the license transfers of HSN's subsidiary, Ventana Television to Liberty last Monday (9/18). No telling the deal received other approvals, or when they'll close out the deal. Link to post Share on other sites
CircleSeven 1477 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 The FCC has greenlighted the license transfers of HSN's subsidiary, Ventana Television to Liberty last Monday (9/18). No telling the deal received other approvals, or when they'll close out the deal. The deal has been closed. Link to post Share on other sites
Eat News 4716 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 The deal has been closed. And the deal was closed with just 3 Easy Payments of $29.95...including next day delivery. Link to post Share on other sites
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