Having customers listen to elevator music may be fine in the elevator, but when they’re on hold it’s yet another opportunity to keep them engaged in your business. Our Bundle packages give you everything you need to keep the conversation going. We provide the on-hold player to work with your current system and we help you keep it fresh with access to creative writers, voice talent, music libraries and our state-of-the-art recording studio. Think of us as like your very own marketing partner. All you need to do is let us know what you want to say and we’ll make it sound as professional as you are. Why let your brand fall on deaf ears, when you can keep it top-of-mind 24/7? I think we just answered our own question.
-Customers left on-hold without any background music felt that a 30-second on-hold call actually lasted 90 seconds. Furthermore, customers thought a 30-second on-hold call that used music-on-hold last only 15 seconds.
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This is an easy and effective way to improve your business image while providing greater value to the 85% of callers who prefer an on hold service with commercials over silence.
Oh, the waiting is the hardest part? Thanks Tom, we didn’t know that. Tell me, is water wet?
Note that the music will always play from the beginning each time the unit is turned on. This isn't a problem when using the device for music on hold, it's intended purpose. But for my use, I bought a bunch of 1 GB USB drives, and recorded different "cheesy elevator music" on each, which we will be able to change out for variety.
Pay as You Go and pay only $145 per update (regular retail is $159 per update). That's a savings of $42! Your credit card will not be billed if this is your first time submitting voicemail scripts. You will billed each time you submit your new scripts or every quarter, which ever comes first. If your invoice date is less than 90 days before the end of the next quarter, then you will be billed on the following quarter. (ie. an invoice date of February 16th will be billed on June 30th. February 15th will be billed on March 30th).
For example, if you have the same people calling multiple times a week and being put on hold for long periods of time, it might be useful to update your messaging more frequently so they are getting value out of the time they are spending on hold. The more specific and targeted your voice messages are, the more impactful and successful they’ll be as a marketing tool.
These digital systems come with different loading options including remote load, CD load, USB load and Internet Download. Typically we work with your telephone system contact to determine which digital player fits your needs and telephone configuration the best.
BusinessVoice has won client and caller acclaim, along with dozens of local, regional and national awards for our Humor On Hold™.
There are many online companies that specialize in creating on-hold recordings, such as Snap Recordings, On Hold Company, or On Hold Marketing. They each offer a range of services at varying price points.
Set the right tone for the call by introducing your business in a welcoming manner. The message can be played either by itself or as an intro to IVR prompts.
“Ever since we added the On Hold messaging System, we receive more patients than ever asking about our new procedures. The service has paid for itself over and over again.”
Hiring a specialized on hold messaging company can get expensive. As a more affordable alternative, you can use pre-made, ready to use on hold messages and music, like the examples we mentioned earlier.
Custom Messaging on Hold couldn’t be easier to get started with. You have the option to record your own messages or we can arrange for a professional voice artist to record them for you. We also offer a choice of on-hold music depending on what best suits your business, with a range of tracks from gentle, relaxing music to fast-paced tunes.
Talking about windows could be dull and boring, but not with Charlottesville Glass and Mirror! With a message that grabs callers by the ear, while at the same time focusing on premium window products, we help Charlottesville Glass and Mirror get their message out in a fun, creative way. We think you can’t help but smile as you hear what we’ve done for CGM! This a great example of true Voice Acting, followed up by an excellent delivery from a special out-of-house voice!
Just because you’re writing comedy doesn’t mean you won’t feel embarrassed by what you write. The goal of writing comedy is to overcome that embarrassment, and for you to help your fellow writers know they have nothing to be afraid of. The best comedy writing comes about when the writers are all the best of friends.
Being on hold has become a run-of-the-mill occurrence – but that doesn’t mean it has to be a bad experience. In fact, according to a study by Stan Rapp and Tom Collins of Maximarketing, 88% of callers preferred on hold messages to other hold options, and 16-20% made a purchase based on an on hold offer.