Our HSN debut: February 1st

Exciting news to share! PSA Essentials is going to be sold on The Home Shopping Network on February 1^st! 

My “On-Air Guest Welcome Packet” arrived.   (I will be the one interacting with the host, demonstrating how to use the stamper, Peel & Stick designs and inks, and showcasing what you can do with PSA Peel & Stick stamps!)  Our design team has been working for several weeks preparing really amazing designs for us to use.   Now it’s time I get myself ready.  The welcome package I received is huge… over a 100 pages to read. 

There’s a 12-page Style Guide with do’s and don’ts.    Do:  Choose a simple all over color; avoid patterns since they “dance on camera.”   Don’t:  Wear shiny colors; matte colors are preferred since they are more flattering.    I have to wear long sleeves, short sleeves are a no-no.    If I choose to wear jeans, they must be a dark wash.    Jewelry must be kept to a minimum so it doesn’t detract from the presentation.   I am required to get a professional manicure (with approved colors) and I have to arrive 2 hours prior to the premiere time for hair and makeup.    I will be a true diva!    I can already hear myself saying, “I’ll be in hair and make-up from 2-4 and then on air at 5.” 

Most intimidating is the legal guide I’ve been sent.   It is 8 pages long and very specific.   All claims must be substantiated prior to going on air.   References to competitor products have to be pre-approved.  There’s also language I cannot use – words that are banned from the HSN lexicon.   I’ll be rehearsing big time for the next few days! 

There’s an on-air guest coordinator for me, too.   I can already tell she’s super – she’s emailed me coordinating our meetings with the Senior Producer, the TV Research Specialist, and the Buyer.  On Monday January 31^st (the day before the show) I have an in-studio practice from 1-5 pm.   Thankful for that!

We are selling different bundles to the HSN audience.  Bundles include stampers and then either PSA Frenchie, PSA Cupcake, PSA Rosettas & a few other stamp options and ink options.   You’ll have to tune in to see!   We have a company goal of how many we’d like to sell, and of course, I have a personal goal to double it.  I’ll be sure to alert all of our readers when the time slot has been confirmed. 

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