Video commerce leaders QVC and HSN bring
livestream shopping app to VIZIO Smart TVs
WEST
CHESTER, Pa., June 1, 2023
/PRNewswire/ --
QVC® and HSN®, world leaders
in multiplatform video commerce ("vCommerce"), have launched their
free, interactive streaming shopping service on VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO)
Smart TVs. The QVC+ and HSN+ combined streaming experience offers
millions of VIZIO users QVC and HSN's most robust video commerce
experience, with live, on-demand and streaming-only content
together in one, easy-to-use, fully shoppable app. It is currently
the first and only livestream shopping app on VIZIO that allows
customers to complete purchases within the app, while combining
multiple channels of live content with video on demand. QVC and HSN
are part of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP).
The QVC+ and HSN+ streaming experience combines QVC and HSN's
five linear broadcast channels – QVC, QVC2, QVC3, HSN and HSN2,
offering 50+ hours a day of live vCommerce content – with three
digital-only linear channels (In the Kitchen, Fashion Finds and
Outdoor Escape) and approximately 200+ original, streaming-only
show episodes, including programs like "In the Spirit with Lindsay
and Curtis," with Michelin-starred-chef Curtis Stone and his wife, actress Lindsay Price-Stone, "Design School with Ballard
Designs," featuring top-notch interior design experts, and
"My Best Friend's Kitchen with
Gaby Dalkin," with chef and
influencer Gaby Dalkin.
"QVC+ and HSN+ brings our most comprehensive livestream shopping
experience to VIZIO Smart TV users," said David Apostolico, SVP, Platform Strategy,
Development & Distribution, vCommerce Ventures at Qurate Retail
GroupSM. "We already have many fans enjoying QVC and HSN
on VIZIO WatchFree+. Now, VIZIO users can access our live,
on-demand and streaming-only content all together in one place,
making it even easier to discover and shop the products they
love."
"We believe that shopping is an integral part of our daily
lives, and we are committed to bringing convenience and innovation
to VIZIO Smart TVs," said Chris
Tanquary, Senior Director of Business Development at VIZIO.
"With the addition of the QVC+ and HSN+ shopping app, VIZIO users
will have seamless access to a world of curated products and
shopping experiences in both live and on-demand formats."
To help VIZIO users access the QVC+ and HSN+ streaming app more
easily, the app will have featured placement on the home page for
the first three months following the launch. VIZIO's operating
system powers endless entertainment options for millions of
households right out of the box, including movies and TV shows,
sports, kids and family, news, interests and lifestyle, gaming, and
more.
This launch reflects Qurate Retail Group's strategic initiative
to expand the reach of its original vCommerce experiences across
new media and digital platforms. The QVC+ and HSN+ streaming
experience is available to more than 100 million internet-connected
homes across the U.S. QVC has been the first livestream
shopping channel on multiple streaming services. QVC and HSN reach
more than 200 million homes globally via 14 linear TV channels,
which are widely available on cable/satellite TV, free over-the-air
TV, and digital livestreaming TV. QVC and HSN also reach millions
of homes via websites, mobile apps and social pages.
About QVC and HSN
QVC® and HSN® are world leaders in video
commerce ("vCommerce"), which includes video-driven shopping across
linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social
platforms.
QVC empowers shoppers with knowledge and shares insights in a
lively and engaging way. QVC offers an ever-changing collection of
familiar brands and fresh new products – from home and fashion to
beauty, electronics and jewelry – and connects shoppers to
interesting personalities, engaging stories and award-winning
customer service. Based in West Chester,
Pa., and founded in 1986, QVC has retail operations in the
U.S., the U.K., Germany,
Japan and Italy. Worldwide, QVC engages millions of
shoppers via 12 TV channels, which are widely available on
cable/satellite TV, free over-the-air TV, and digital livestreaming
TV. The retailer also reaches millions of customers via the QVC+
and HSN+ streaming experience, websites, mobile apps and social
pages. To learn more, visit corporate.qvc.com, follow @QVC on
Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or follow QVC on Pinterest, YouTube
or LinkedIn.
HSN takes shoppers on a journey – embracing the new, exploring
untrodden paths and bringing shoppers a unique perspective that
enriches their lives. HSN offers a curated assortment of exclusive
products and top brand names in health and beauty, jewelry,
home/lifestyle, fashion/accessories, and electronics and
incorporates entertainment, personalities and industry experts to
provide a unique shopping experience. HSN engages millions of
customers across the U.S. via two TV channels, which are widely
available on cable/satellite TV, free over-the-air TV, and digital
livestreaming TV. The retailer also reaches millions of customers
via the QVC+ and HSN+ streaming experience, a website and mobile
app, and social pages. HSN was founded 45+ years ago as the first
shopping network and is based in St.
Petersburg, Fla. To learn more, visit corporate.hsn.com,
follow @HSN on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or follow HSN on
Pinterest, YouTube or LinkedIn.
Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP) is a Fortune
500 company that includes the Qurate Retail GroupSM
portfolio of brands as well as other minority interests and green
energy investments. Qurate Retail Group is the largest player in
vCommerce and comprises six leading retail brands – QVC, HSN,
Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin
Road® – all dedicated to providing a more human way to
shop. For more information, visit qurateretailgroup.com, or
follow Qurate Retail Group on YouTube or LinkedIn. QVC and Q are
registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc.
About VIZIO
Founded and headquartered in Orange County, California, our mission at
VIZIO Holding Corp. (NYSE: VZIO) is to deliver immersive
entertainment and compelling lifestyle enhancements that make our
products the center of the connected home. We are driving the
future of televisions through our integrated platform of
cutting-edge Smart TVs and powerful operating system. We also offer
a portfolio of innovative sound bars that deliver consumers an
elevated audio experience. Our platform gives content providers
more ways to distribute their content and advertisers more tools to
connect with the right audience.
For more information, visit VIZIO.com and follow VIZIO on
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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