Pitch and Ship » Consumer Electronics & PCs http://pitchandship.com News about direct response, network television and affiliated e-commerce Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:01:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 QVC is the Latest Front for Dell in the Tablet Wars http://pitchandship.com/2011/11/14/qvc-is-the-latest-front-for-dell-in-the-tablet-wars/ http://pitchandship.com/2011/11/14/qvc-is-the-latest-front-for-dell-in-the-tablet-wars/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:51:44 +0000 Walter Verfenstein http://pitchandship.com/?p=10409 [...]]]> Looking to rebound from its unsuccessful foray into tablet computing with its 5-inch Streak, Dell Inc. is selling a 3G/4G-capable model of the 16GB Streak with two months of free service on T-Mobile on QVC at a price point of $319.  “The QVC deal, which is being made available online ahead of TV, beats Dell’s own price and is competitive with others found on the Web.  The offer includes free, standard shipping and the QVC’s “easy pay” plan of five monthly payments of $63.80 each plus tax.  The prices above reflect the product page on QVC’s website; the source article in TabTimes linked below mentions a price of $299.  In any event, as of this morning the product is not available through QVC.

Get ready for a slew of Tablet deals on “Black Friday.”  TabTimes  Nov. 11. 2011

]]> http://pitchandship.com/2011/11/14/qvc-is-the-latest-front-for-dell-in-the-tablet-wars/feed/ 0 Polaroid Kicks Off HSN Partnership With Polaroid Hour http://pitchandship.com/2010/07/05/polaroid-kicks-off-hsn-partnership-with-polaroid-hour/ http://pitchandship.com/2010/07/05/polaroid-kicks-off-hsn-partnership-with-polaroid-hour/#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:08:36 +0000 News for HSN, Inc. - Google Finance Polaroid announced last Friday a partnership with HSN that brings some of its newest products to the DRTV network during a "Polaroid Hour" show.  The first such shows took place on Sunday, July 4, from 12:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET.  Onetime HSN tech expert Katie Linendoll represents Polaroid as an expert guest during the programs.  Details about the products on offer appear after the jump in the full HSN press release.  For background on Linendoll, you may want to give a read to this myGloss.com interview.

FULL TEXT OF HSN INC. PRESS RELEASE FOLLOWS:

Polaroid Kicks-Off HSN Partnership With Polaroid Hour

TV Personality and tech expert Katie Linendoll to serve as Polaroid product spokesperson MINNEAPOLIS, July 2, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Polaroid today announced a partnership with interactive multi-channel retailer HSN to further strengthen Polaroid's retail presence. Polaroid will also bring on-air personality and tech expert Katie Linendoll on board as a product spokesperson. On Sunday, July 4, 2010 from 12:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Katie will make her debut representing Polaroid, by showcasing a portion of the latest product line on HSN. Products in the hour-long segment will feature a broad assortment of Polaroid products including the Polaroid 300 instant camera, as well as the exclusive launches of a 32" LCD TV with built-in DVD player in black and white, a 22" LCD TV with built-in DVD player in black and a 14mega-pixel with 5x optical zoom digital camera in multiple colors. "We're thrilled to introduce HSN's vast audiences to Polaroid's modern classics and digital portfolio," said Jon Pollock, Chief Marketing Officer, Polaroid. "Katie Linendoll embodies the technology made easy persona that the Polaroid brand evokes, making our partnership a natural fit." Katie is an Emmy nominated technology host working on several networks. As part of the partnership, Polaroid will launch a Polaroid store online at www.hsn.com, from which select Polaroid products will be available for purchase. "HSN constantly strives to provide our customers with great products, great brands and great shopping experiences and Polaroid's newest product offerings personify the simplicity, innovation and fun our customers are looking for," said Sandy Conrad, HSN's Senior Vice President of Merchandising. "Through the partnership we've developed, we look forward to re-introducing Polaroid into millions of homes across America as part of HSN's 33rd birthday celebration taking place throughout the month of July." About Polaroid Across several generations, people regard Polaroid as one of the most trusted, well-respected and recognizable brands when it comes to instant photography. The Polaroid story began more than seventy years ago with polarized sunglasses, evolved into instant film, cameras, and camera accessories, as well as other consumer electronics categories. People can expect to see new Polaroid branded products that will deliver the fun, instant gratification and value for which the brand has long stood. Polaroid and Polaroid Pogo are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC. For more information, visit www.Polaroid.com. About HSN Headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, HSN is a leading interactive multichannel retailer, offering a curated assortment of exclusive products and top brand names to its customers. HSN incorporates experts, entertainment, inspiration, solutions, tips and ideas to provide an entirely unique shopping experience. At HSN, customers find exceptional selections in Health & Beauty, Jewelry, Home/Lifestyle, Fashion/Accessories, and Electronics. A leader in transactional innovation, HSN is the only retailer offering live streaming video on three screens: TV network, which broadcasts live to 95 million households in the US in HD 24/7; hsn.com, which ranks in the top 30 of the top 500 internet retailers and features 15,000 product videos; and mobile via its iPhone and Android applications and mobile-optimized site. HSN, founded 33 years ago as the first shopping network, is an operating segment of HSN, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSNI).]]> http://pitchandship.com/2010/07/05/polaroid-kicks-off-hsn-partnership-with-polaroid-hour/feed/ 0 Manufacturers Hope Internect Connectivity Will Goose Clock Radio Sales http://pitchandship.com/2010/06/10/manufacturers-hope-internect-connectivity-will-goose-clock-radio-sales/ http://pitchandship.com/2010/06/10/manufacturers-hope-internect-connectivity-will-goose-clock-radio-sales/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:51:00 +0000 admin http://pitchandship.com/?p=1753 [...]]]>

A Sony representative opines about the value of the bedside real estate its Dream Machine, model 8FC-59 commanded in the years after its 1968 release.  But clock radios fell from favor in the 80s and 90s — only to get a boost from MP3/iPod player connectivity.  Now manufacturers hope that internet-capable clock radios will boost sales yet again.  The Chumby, DreamScreen and Dash are three of the offerings from major manufacturers in recent years that enable the Facebook-obcessed to check for status updates the moment they wake up.  Of course, there is a threat to this clock radio renaissance — the smartphone.  The New York Times Jun. 9, 2010

]]> http://pitchandship.com/2010/06/10/manufacturers-hope-internect-connectivity-will-goose-clock-radio-sales/feed/ 0 QVC Buyers Pay $72 Premium for First Purchase of New Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Netbooks http://pitchandship.com/2009/02/27/qvc-buyers-pay-72-premium-for-first-purchase-of-new-dell-inspiron-mini-10-netbooks/ http://pitchandship.com/2009/02/27/qvc-buyers-pay-72-premium-for-first-purchase-of-new-dell-inspiron-mini-10-netbooks/#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:25:16 +0000 admin http://pitchandship.com/?p=658 [...]]]> The price of the exclusive QVC offer was $559, while a model with the same configuration became available on the Dell website just a week later for $487.  That’s a 15% premium for customers buying a new but decidedly entry-level PC.  So, were the QVC shoppers willing “early adapters” or naïve dupes? PC World Feb. 26, 2009

]]> http://pitchandship.com/2009/02/27/qvc-buyers-pay-72-premium-for-first-purchase-of-new-dell-inspiron-mini-10-netbooks/feed/ 0 Dell to Launch New netbook PC — First on QVC, then on Dell.com http://pitchandship.com/2009/02/20/dell-to-launch-new-netbook-pc-first-on-qvc-then-on-dellcom/ http://pitchandship.com/2009/02/20/dell-to-launch-new-netbook-pc-first-on-qvc-then-on-dellcom/#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:43:51 +0000 admin http://pitchandship.com/?p=579 [...]]]> Computer maker Dell will begin accepting “pre-orders” for its new Inspiron Mini 10 netbook through QVC about a week before Dell starts taking advance orders on its own Web site.  Here’s why according to a Dell spokesmann, “”Because netbooks are a new PC category, particularly with non-technical, mainstream consumers, a conversational, demonstration-centered experience like a QVC [TV] spotlight segment is an ideal venue to inform, engage, and excite.”  Say it on, brother…  Betanews Feb. 19, 2009

]]> http://pitchandship.com/2009/02/20/dell-to-launch-new-netbook-pc-first-on-qvc-then-on-dellcom/feed/ 0 Honeywell Brand HDTVs to Debut on HSN http://pitchandship.com/2009/02/05/honeywell-brand-hdtvs-to-debut-on-hsn/ http://pitchandship.com/2009/02/05/honeywell-brand-hdtvs-to-debut-on-hsn/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:55:17 +0000 admin http://pitchandship.com/?p=543 Honeywell Altura ML Series HDTV

Honeywell Altura ML Series HDTV

SOYO Inc. has signed an agreement with HSN to debut Honeywell brand HDTVs. On Saturday February 7th, HSN will feature the Honeywell Altura(tm) ML Series High-Definition LCD HDTVs in 32 and 42 inch sizes.”  Soyo Group, Inc. Press Release on Marketwatch.com Feb. 4, 2009

]]> http://pitchandship.com/2009/02/05/honeywell-brand-hdtvs-to-debut-on-hsn/feed/ 0 Michael Dell to Pitch on QVC Tonight During 7 p.m. ET Hour http://pitchandship.com/2008/12/07/michael-dell-to-pitch-pcs-on-qvc-tonight-during-7-pm-et-hour/ http://pitchandship.com/2008/12/07/michael-dell-to-pitch-pcs-on-qvc-tonight-during-7-pm-et-hour/#comments Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:27:35 +0000 admin http://pitchandship.com/?p=418 The cheeky news item on the UK’s Inquirer website is available here.  And confirmation comes from QVC’s program guide here.  Dec. 6, 2008

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