Company Profile
Cornerstone Services
Company Overview
HSN, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSNI) is a $4 billion interactive multichannel retailer with strong direct-to-consumer expertise among its two operating segments, HSN and Cornerstone. HSNi offers innovative, differentiated retail experiences on TV, online, via mobile devices, in catalogs, and in brick and mortar stores. HSN, a leading interactive multichannel retailer which offers a curated assortment of exclusive products combined with top brand names, now reaches approximately 94 million homes (24 hours a day, seven days a week, live 364 days a year). HSN.com offers a differentiated digital experience by leveraging content, community and commerce. In addition to its existing media platforms, HSN is the industry leader in transactional innovation, including services such as HSN Shop by Remote®, the only service of its kind in the U.S., the HSN Shopping App for mobile handheld devices and HSN on Demand®. Cornerstone comprises leading home and apparel lifestyle brands including Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill®, Grandin Road®, and Improvements®. Cornerstone distributes approximately 325 million catalogs annually, operates five separate digital sales sites and operates 14 retail and outlet stores.
Company History
HSN was founded 37 years ago as the first shopping network and is 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 entertainment, inspiration, personalities and industry experts to provide an entirely unique shopping experience. At HSN, customers find exceptional selections in the following categories:
Notable Products / Brands
Frontgate, GrandinRoad, Improvements
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
AWARDS
2017
Cablefax 100: Mindy Grossman, Judy Schmeling, Bill Brand, Peter Ruben, Jen Cotter
The 2017 ARF David Ogilvy Awards: Garnet Hill Mobile Boutique wins gold in “Reinventing Traditional Media” category
2016
Cablefax 100: Mindy Grossman, Judy Schmeling, Bill Brand, Peter Ruben, Jen Cotter
Cablefax: The Most Innovative People in Multiscreen: Jen Cotter
2015
HSN named one of 2015 Best Companies for Women in Cable by the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity In Communications (NAMIC) and Women in Cable Television (WICT) Industry Diversity Survey
Cablefax Most Influential Women: Mindy Grossman, Judy Schmeling, Maria Martinez, Jennifer Cotter, Karen Etzkorn, Michelle Wilkins Tur
Cablefax Top Minorities in Cable: Maria Martinez
Cablefax 100: Mindy Grossman, Bill Brand, Judy Schmeling, Peter Ruben
WWD The 50 Most Powerful Women in Beauty: Mindy Grossman (#18)
Habitat for Humanity Pinellas: 2015 Golden Hammer Partner of the Year, HSN
Tampa Bay Business Journal, Corporate Citizen of the Year - Mindy Grossman
2014
14th Annual Retail Executive Summit, Karen Etzkorn named RIS News’ “CIO of the Year in Strategic Impact”
Cablefax Most Powerful Women in Cable: Mindy Grossman, Judy Schmeling, Jen Cotter, Michelle Wilkins
Internet Retailer Mobile 500 Award- HSNi ranked
Footwear News Power 100 issue- Mindy Grossman ranked #31 and Bill Brand listed as Power Player
Tampa Bay Business Journal, Corporate Citizen of the Year - Mindy Grossman
MultiChannel News 2014 Wonder Women List- Women to Watch List –Judy Schmeling
Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business 1000 –Mindy Grossman
2014 Cablefax 100- Mindy Grossman
Tampa Bay Business Journal’s CFO of the Year in the public company category- Michael Attinella
2013
2013 Silver Stevie® Winner for the Marketing Executive of the Year – Bill Brand
2013 Matrix Award-- Mindy Grossman
Women In Need's, 'Way To Win' Award – Mindy Grossman
2013 Telly Awards- Silver Award for Promo category: Regional TV & Multi-Market Cable - Media Promotion- Randy Jackson Guitar Collection
2013 Telly Awards- Silver Award for Promo category: Regional TV & Multi-Market Cable - Media Promotion - HSN Live Whitney Houston
2013 Telly Awards- Silver Award for Promo category: Regional TV & Multi-Market Cable - Media Promotion - HSN Live Rod Stewart
2013 Telly Awards- Bronze Award for Promo category: Regional TV & Multi-Market Cable - Media Promotion - Twiggy London
2013 Telly Awards- Bronze Award for Promo category: Regional TV & Multi-Market Cable - Media Promotion- Toyota
2013 Telly Awards- Bronze Award for Promo category: Regional TV & Multi-Market Cable - Media Promotion- Coca Cola Collection
2013 Telly Awards- Bronze Award for Promo category: Regional TV & Multi-Market Cable - Media Promotion: - Timepieces by Randy Jackson
2013 Telly Awards- Bronze Award for Promo category: Regional TV & Multi-Market Cable - Media Promotion - Forsaken
2013 Telly Awards- Bronze Award for Promo category: Regional TV & Multi-Market Cable - Media Promotion - Snow White and the Huntsman
2013 Telly Awards- Bronze Award for Promo category: Regional TV & Multi-Market Cable - Media Promotion - Bon Appétit
2013 Telly Awards- Bronze Award for Promo category: Regional TV & Multi-Market Cable - Media Promotion - Curtis Stone
2013 Telly Awards- Bronze Award for Promo category: Regional TV & Multi-Market Cable - Media Promotion - Holiday Branding
2013 Telly Awards- Bronze Award for Promo category: Regional TV & Multi-Market Cable - Media Promotion - Holiday Host Pick
2013 Telly Awards- Bronze Award for Promo category: Regional TV & Multi-Market Cable - Media Promotion - HSN Live Lionel Richie
2013 Telly Awards- Silver Award for Sizzle category: Regional TV & Multi-Market Cable - Campaign - Promotional/Branding - Snow White and the Huntsman Sizzle
2013 Telly Awards- Bronze Award for Sizzle category: Regional TV & Multi-Market Cable - Campaign - Promotional/Branding - Lionel Richie Sizzle
2013 Telly Awards - Bronze Award for TV Programs, Segments, or Promotional Pieces Live Events - Michael Bolton Live from the Venetian Palazzo
2013 Telly Awards - Bronze Award for TV Programs, Segments, or Promotional Pieces Live Events - HSN live Presents Lionel Richie
St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce’s “Most Valuable Burger” Award – Mindy Grossman
Cablefax Most Powerful Women in Cable- 29 on Most Powerful Women in Cable 2013: Top 50 – Mindy Grossman
Cablefax Most Powerful Women in Cable: Top Women in Technology – Michelle Wilkins
Cablefax 100: Cable’s Top Power Players– Mindy Grossman
World Retail Awards – HSN named for Customer Loyalty Initiative of the Year