vCommerce leader Qurate Retail Group expands
reach launching QVC and HSN linear channels and The Big
Dish FAST channel on Amazon Freevee
WEST
CHESTER, Pa., June 29,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Qurate Retail Group, a world
leader in video commerce ("vCommerce"), which includes video-driven
shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and
social platforms, today announced the launch of QVC and HSN linear
channels on Amazon Freevee. QVC and HSN are the first and only
livestream shopping channels on the service. In addition to QVC and
HSN, Qurate Retail Group will be launching The Big Dish, its first
FAST Channel. QVC and HSN are part of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ:
QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP).
QVC and HSN will offer Freevee customers approximately 40 hours
a day of live vCommerce programming across both channels, featuring
premier brands and fresh new products presented by celebrities,
influencers and other interesting personalities. This includes
popular shows such as QVC's "In the Kitchen with David" and HSN's
"Gotta See G by Giuliana
Rancic."
Additionally, Qurate Retail Group is bringing its first
FAST channel, The Big Dish, to Freevee. The Big Dish currently
features a fun mix of pre-recorded culinary programming from QVC
and QVC2. This summer, The Big Dish will expand to also feature HSN
culinary content and original culinary shows from the QVC+ and HSN+
streaming app. While QVC's and HSN's linear channels already exist
on multiple FAST services, The Big Dish is Qurate Retail's first
foray into an ad-supported channel with a narrow focus on a
specific interest area, which is the most popular channel format on
FAST.
"By launching our QVC and HSN linear channels on Freevee,
we're bringing these viewers two distinct entertaining and engaging
live shopping experiences," said David
Apostolico, SVP Platform Strategy, Development &
Distribution, vCommerce Ventures at Qurate Retail Group. "The Big
Dish adds a more focused video shopping experience for culinary
fans and foodies. We look forward to welcoming new and existing
customers into our content and shopping experiences on
Freevee."
Amazon Freevee is a streaming video service with thousands
of premium movies and TV shows, including Originals and free
ad-supported (FAST) channels, available anytime, for free. All FAST
channels available on Freevee can be accessed through the Freevee
app, as well as within Fire TV and Prime Video.
This launch reflects Qurate Retail Group's strategic
initiative to expand the reach of its original vCommerce
experiences across new media and digital platforms. QVC and HSN
reach more than 200 million homes globally via 15 linear TV
channels, which are widely available on cable/satellite TV, free
over-the-air TV, and digital livestreaming TV. QVC has been the
first livestream shopping channel on multiple streaming services.
QVC and HSN also reach more than 100 million internet-connected
homes across the U.S. via the QVC+ and HSN+ streaming experience
and 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 13 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 Group 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.
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