east-tx-tv 121 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 comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15783-qvc-owner-liberty-interactive-acquiring-hsni/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOMatrix 1299 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 comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15783-qvc-owner-liberty-interactive-acquiring-hsni/#findComment-178050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2426 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 comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15783-qvc-owner-liberty-interactive-acquiring-hsni/#findComment-178061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mre29 1525 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I didn't even know that there's a QVC2. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15783-qvc-owner-liberty-interactive-acquiring-hsni/#findComment-178065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickp 337 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 comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15783-qvc-owner-liberty-interactive-acquiring-hsni/#findComment-178069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrknowitall526 115 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 comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15783-qvc-owner-liberty-interactive-acquiring-hsni/#findComment-178070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 804 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 comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15783-qvc-owner-liberty-interactive-acquiring-hsni/#findComment-178071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
east-tx-tv 121 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 comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15783-qvc-owner-liberty-interactive-acquiring-hsni/#findComment-178078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJClementeFan69 477 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 comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15783-qvc-owner-liberty-interactive-acquiring-hsni/#findComment-178162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 804 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 comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15783-qvc-owner-liberty-interactive-acquiring-hsni/#findComment-178167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mre29 1525 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 comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15783-qvc-owner-liberty-interactive-acquiring-hsni/#findComment-178174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoadStar 364 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 comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15783-qvc-owner-liberty-interactive-acquiring-hsni/#findComment-178176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2426 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 comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15783-qvc-owner-liberty-interactive-acquiring-hsni/#findComment-178177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 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 comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15783-qvc-owner-liberty-interactive-acquiring-hsni/#findComment-178191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtFromGulfcoast 708 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 comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15783-qvc-owner-liberty-interactive-acquiring-hsni/#findComment-178252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 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 comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15783-qvc-owner-liberty-interactive-acquiring-hsni/#findComment-184825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 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 comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15783-qvc-owner-liberty-interactive-acquiring-hsni/#findComment-193512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 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 comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15783-qvc-owner-liberty-interactive-acquiring-hsni/#findComment-193572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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