Someone is late for the conference call, so the music starts. "Well, I've been sitting here all day," the song begins, sort of croony, with a vaguely country affect — the kind of opening that leads you to expect there is, somewhere, an ex-lover who probably isn't coming back. A certain variety of pining. But then, a few bars in, a turn: "Yes I'm waiting on this conference call, all alone. And I'm on hold, yes I'm on hold... I hope it's not all day, ey!"
1. The Welcome Greeting. This is the first greeting callers hear when they call your company. Sample Scripts: “Thank you for calling [company name].” “Thank you for calling [company name].
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The biggest advantages are that it’s free and you have the ultimate flexibility in what you can say. If you plan on using background music make sure you’re using music that is safe to use in commercial projects. Also check out the technical requirements of you business phone system and learn how to format on hold music for phone systems.
This is an easy and effective way to improve your business image while providing greater value to 85% of callers who prefer an on hold service with commercials over silence.
Verbal Content – generally, you should use 100 words to make up 1 minute of content produced with background music. In other words, one to two paragraphs per minute. The topic can range from product promotions to general company information.
In the meantime, reviewing your use of music on hold to ensure that you’re not making customers more irritated by the time they do get to talk to someone will make both your customers' and agents' days just that little bit more enjoyable. Back to blog Next Article: 16 Checks You Must Make to Keep Your Call Centre Ofcom Compliant Would you like to know more about how Greenlight can improve your inbound experience? Greenlight innovation Copyright © Greenlight Innovation Site by Radiator Digital
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Perfect for store displays. Starts music at the beginning of the message when triggered.
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Internet – No longer a need for a dedicated phone line just use the internet. Files can be sent in WAV format or MP3.
This is a script that your customers will hear when they waiting to talk to an actual person. It’s what place when someone is on hold, and it costs almost nothing to write one up and record.
The idea of creating a custom on-hold message may sound daunting, but advancements in technology have made it a lot easier in the last few years.
When used in your On Hold Marketing, humor can improve how customers perceive your company and their wait on hold. It also lowers your callers’ defenses, leaving them more receptive to your marketing messages.
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