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The VTech CM18445 4-Line Expandable Small Business Office Phone with Answering System features a Music-On-Hold Input, allowing you to connect any audio device, including a Music On Hold Player from GO On Hold, that plays messages with music for your callers with true hold-button activation. Using the audio cable that is included with the VTech
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So modern technology, even with the most advanced VoIP business phone systems, has not improved the plight of the on hold song. If you are interested in learning more, check out Tom Scott's explanation at the Milton Keynes Museum, in their Connected Earth gallery.
The included software is easy to use, although, sadly, won't work with an Apple computer (which is why I downgraded my review by one star). I solved that problem by bringing an old Windows-based computer out of retirement.
Most businesses aim to answer the telephone within 3 rings but we know that isn't always possible. The research showed that a typical business using on hold marketing had 100 calls a day with an average hold time of 30 seconds for 57% of callers. This translates to half an hour a day, every day, of messaging to on-hold customers. That's 3+ weeks a year!
-41% of American consumers have initiated a purchase over the phone in the last year.
Messages On Hold, have provided us with a fantastic messages & advertising on Hold Music for our office's New Phone System, and having it in operations for the past 2 Business Days it has already provided some awesome reviews from our Business clients.
Our team seamlessly blends creative writing, voice, and musical genre to create customized recordings designed to inform, educate, and motivate your important captive on hold listeners.
2) An experienced and reputable on-hold messaging provider uses a royalty-free music, or they should offer licensing as part of the price.
Browse our library of licensed music to find the genre and music selection(s) to best suit the demographics of your callers.
The primary feature of on hold messages is that they provide a way to keep customers informed about your business. Instead of silence or elevator music, businesses can use their hold time to provide hours of operation and other useful information to their callers. Additionally, the wait time may be used to promote new products for demand generation. This can be a great tool in up-selling and cross-selling items to consumers while they wait.
“Providing information on hold results in a 40% increase in retention of callers on hold... a 15% increase in inquiries... and a 12% direct increase for products and services mentioned on hold.” – US West Communications Study
Welcome messages -introduce your business and represent it in a positive, and professional mannerCall menu option – ensure that your callers are directed to where they need to be quicklyOn hold messages – promote your business and brandOn hold music – an extensive library of royalty-free music, different styles and genresVoiceovers – choice of female and male with a wide range of stylesOut-of-hours message – when your business is closed, why not let them know when you will be open and suggest a website visit?Script writing – several different script ideas to help you create your bespoke messages
And if you write something that doesn’t impress your coworkers or earn accolades, that’s fine. It’s called the writing process, and it’s why most writers prefer their seclusion. All writers are embarrassed by their first drafts.
There are many common myths and misunderstandings about music licensing. We’ve compiled a list to help you make the right decision about legally licensed music – click here to read more.
A Holdcom Consultant will review your script to check for grammar & syntax and verify any necessary pronunciations before submitting to production.