The vCommerce pioneer continues to expand its
reach on FAST services
WEST
CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 26,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HSN®, a leader in
livestream shopping and video storytelling, has debuted on Sling
Freestream, a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service
offered by SLING TV, an Emmy® Award-winning live
streaming TV platform. HSN joins QVC® as the only two
live shopping channels on the streaming platform. HSN is part of
Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP).
HSN brings its live video commerce ("vCommerce") programming,
featuring a variety of product categories, to Sling Freestream. HSN
presents 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. Top destination programs have included
"Gotta See G by Giuliana Rancic" and
"The List with Debbie D."
"HSN offers a fun and engaging livestream video shopping
experience to Sling Freestream, an entertaining new FAST service
created by one of the leaders in streaming TV," said David Apostolico, SVP, Streaming Experience
& Distribution, vCommerce Ventures at Qurate Retail
GroupSM. "We look forward to welcoming new customers to
HSN via Sling Freestream, while providing our existing customers
with yet another convenient way to access their favorite HSN
personalities, products and programming."
Sling Freestream brings viewers an exciting line-up of 400+ free
Live TV channels and access to over 40,000 on-demand shows and
movies. The service is available free to anyone with an internet
connection via major streaming devices, smart televisions, tablets,
game consoles, computers and smartphones.
This launch reflects HSN's continued strategic expansion of its
vCommerce experiences through partnerships and collaborations with
new media and digital platforms. HSN engages millions of customers
across the U.S. via two linear channels, a website and mobile app,
a shoppable streaming service (HSN+), and social pages. HSN's
linear channels are widely available on cable/satellite TV, free
over-the-air TV, and digital livestreaming TV.
About HSN®
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 more than 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 QVC®, HSN,
Zulily® and the Cornerstone brands (collectively,
"Qurate Retail GroupSM"), as well as other minority
interests and green energy investments. Qurate Retail Group is
dedicated to providing a more human way to shop. Qurate Retail
Group is the largest player in video commerce ("vCommerce"), which
includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites,
digital streaming and social platforms. For more information,
visit www.qurateretailgroup.com or follow Qurate Retail Group
on LinkedIn or YouTube.
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