QVC
Home shopping network
QVC is an American television network and retailer that sells merchandise through live broadcasts, where hosts demonstrate products and viewers call in or go online to purchase.
The name originally stood for "Quality Value Convenience." QVC-style has come to describe any enthusiastic, demonstrative sales pitch: She gave a QVC presentation of the new software features.
Programming shown as recorded
- hostOne receiving guests
- presenterOne who delivers content
- on-airCurrently being broadcast
- programmingWriting software instructions
viewer · call-in · studio · broadcast · airtime · segment · simulcast · streaming
Buying remotely from residence
- infomercialExtended TV sales broadcast
- telemarketingPhone-based sales outreach
- catalogOrdered list of items
- dealAgreement or distribution
bargain · impulse buy · credit card · installment · order now · toll-free · limited time · exclusive offer
- celebrity hostFamous person leading entertainment
- brand ambassadorPaid company promoter
- guest appearanceBrief role by outsider
- designerOne who plans appearances
spokesperson · inventor · testimonial · endorsement · vendor · entrepreneur · creator · founder
Ornamental personal accessories
- gemstonesPolished ornamental minerals
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- cosmeticsSkin-applied beauty substances
- electronicsStudy of circuits
kitchenware · fashion · handbags · bedding · cookware · appliances · fitness equipment · collectibles
Enjoyment tinged with shame
- late nightTime near midnight
- background noiseIncidental surrounding sounds
- grandmotherMother of a parent
- compulsive buyingUncontrollable urge to purchase
collector · fanbase · community · addiction · marathon viewing · parasocial · nostalgic · kitsch
live television
Programming shown as recorded
programming · viewer · call-in · studio · broadcast · airtime · segment · simulcast · streaming · HSN
home shopping
Buying remotely from residence
- infomercialExtended TV sales broadcast
- telemarketingPhone-based sales outreach
- catalogOrdered list of items
deal · bargain · impulse buy · credit card · installment · order now · toll-free · limited time · exclusive offer · sold out
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- celebrity hostFamous person leading entertainment
- brand ambassadorPaid company promoter
- guest appearanceBrief role by outsider
designer · spokesperson · inventor · testimonial · endorsement · vendor · entrepreneur · creator · founder · pitchman
jewelry
Ornamental personal accessories
- gemstonesPolished ornamental minerals
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- cosmeticsSkin-applied beauty substances
electronics · kitchenware · fashion · handbags · bedding · cookware · appliances · fitness equipment · collectibles · watches
guilty pleasure
Enjoyment tinged with shame
- late nightTime near midnight
- background noiseIncidental surrounding sounds
- grandmotherMother of a parent
compulsive buying · collector · fanbase · community · addiction · marathon viewing · parasocial · nostalgic · kitsch · Americana
- retail storesWalmart, store, shop, grocery, boutique
- TV NetworksABC, NBC, Fox, CBS, CNN
- direct salesbuy now, order now, call now, call to action, toll-free number
- Infomercialspaid programming, call now, order now, Billy Mays, ShamWow
- teleshoppingHSN, teleshopping, infomercials, home shopping, live shopping
- home storesHome Depot, Lowe's, IKEA, Menards, Ace Hardware
Buying merchandise at physical locations
department store · shopping mall · boutique · storefront · flagship store
QVCPBS
Non-profit educational broadcaster
BBC · public television · C-SPAN · NPR · educational television
Sale of premium goods