NBC O&Os Join the Selling Game

Watching the local news could become more like watching an infomercial for a new pillow.

NBC is joining the selling game and this will be done by their O&Os.

NBC announced that their stations will be pushing “Select Deals.”

The network says that Select Deals is here to help you find the products you need, from fashion to beauty, kitchen to tech, home to hobbies, kids, pets, and more.

First off, let’s be honest, none of these are products “you need.”

NBC claims that their product choices that they are pushing on you are based on in-depth reporting and research that comprises interviewing experts in the field, tracking shopping trends and demystifying jargon and marketing language.

In the release, NBC finally gets to the real reason they are pushing this crap. “When you click a link to shop an NBC Select Deals product, we will receive a commission if you purchase anything through that link. All products are final sale and we do not accept any returns or exchanges on products. If your item does not arrive or is damaged upon arrival, we will work with the brand to issue a refund or replacement.”

This is truly disgusting.