As part of his continuing effort to jawbone the Liberty Interactive stock up a few ticks, QVC CEO Mike George sat down with Bloomberg News last week to talk about $8 Billion-a-year business in a five-minute video segment here. Mr. George said that he expects web sales to increase to half of total sales by 2014, but expects video — whether accessed on TV or via the web — to remain a key selling tool for the company. Opening package of the video includes short interviews with Isaac Mizrahi and Lori Greiner.
Mike George Patiently Explains QVC’s Business to Bloomberg News
Distribution Channel, DRTV Retailer, Worldwide Web
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Nov 232011
QVC’s Mike George to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell Friday Morning
Remote broadcast
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Jul 292010
QVC’s president and ceo will take the opportunity to promote the network’s Super Saturday Live remote broadcast from the Hamptons on Long Island’s east end, which will begin July 31 at 2 PM ET. This two-hour “designer charity sale” will feature premier fashion, beauty, jewelry, accessories and home pieces at 50% off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price with net proceeds benefiting the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF). Dr. Peter Dottino, a member of the OCRF Board Executive Committee, will Mike George at the ringing of the NASDAQ Opening Bell. QVC Press Release Jul. 29, 2010
QVC’s Mike George Sees Web Accounting for 50% of QVC’s Revenue in Future
Distribution Channel, DRTV Retailer, Mobile telephone, Worldwide Web
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Jul 082010
During a recent conference call with analysts hosted by investment firm Goldman Sachs, QVC CEO Mike George outlined a three-part strategy for the company’s continued growth. First, QVC plans to increase the productivity of its existing customer base by improving its technology platform, and by expanding into new product categories and brands. Second, the company plans to attract new shoppers, largely through social media and mobile commerce. Lastly, QVC will continue expanding into new markets, such as Italy this October. By that time, QVC’s worldwide customer base will exceed 200 million households. Internet Retailer Jul. 7, 2010
Jun 162010
Liberty Media has announced that CEO Mike George may comment about the company’s financial position and outlook when he presents at the inaugural Goldman Sachs dotCommerce day, on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 11:25 a.m. Eastern Time at the Goldman Sachs Conference Center in New York City, New York. Information about a live telecast on the web is available at at http://www.libertymedia.com/events. Liberty Media Press Release Jun. 16, 2010
Mike George Sketches His Path to Top Spot at QVC
DRTV Retailer, Fashion - Womens, Suppliers, Talent
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Sep 222008
QVC's Mike George
QVC’s ceo credits his long tenure at McKinsey & Company, the chance to work with David Farrell of May Department Stores and learning the direct marketing ropes during a stint Dell Computers as crucial steps in his “wildly unplanned” career. He also credits an inability to work with his hands. All that plus lessons learned from a pre-teen’s bad haircut in this week’s offering from NYT column “The Boss.” The New York Times Sept. 20, 2008
