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So what can we do to avoid inflicting further musical misery on our own customers while they’re patiently sitting on hold? We could just go back to playing a ringing sound, or an intermittent beep just to let people know they’re still connected, but that would be awfully dull. The best compromise is relatively simple electronic music that doesn't have too much going on as the ideal choice for hold music as it requires far less refined sound quality to get a decent rendition down a telephone connection.
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Sample 1 — "Thank you for holding. ABC Homes offers the finest in Luxury living in 10 new home communities in the metropolitan area. Whether you desire a luxury condominium, a townhome, or a single family detached home, we have the home that is right for you! Someone will be with you shortly."
“Superbly written copy and extremely dry humor that was a perfect match for what could've been a dull subject. I laughed out loud at points, and when a caller starts with that reaction, it's a great way to start a conversation.” - Jim Hausfeld / On Hold Messaging Association's MARCE Awards Judge
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If your on hold content, well, sucks, callers are going to call you out on it. Twitter Feedback is hardly new, but there are certainly a lot of people tweeting with the hashtag #onhold who will tell you a thing or two about what they like, and what they don't, while they're waiting to hear from a company. Maybe you'll be surprised to see just how grim it can be... check out this sampling of tweets to see the good, the bad, and the UGLY.
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The following list is my own personal “Top 10” list of songs which will not shorten your hold time, but may add a little levity to it:
AT&T used to have this service. My mother-in-law would always have holiday music and I know she's AT&T... positive of this fact! 🙂 (holiday music & AT&T) Apr 14, 2009 5:04 PM User profile for user: DavidJA DavidJA May 15, 2009 12:10 AM in response to PsychedelicWonders In response to PsychedelicWonders
Hold music has a paradoxical purpose: Keep folks on the line, but don't draw their attention. DigiPub/Getty Images
These sample message on hold streams demonstrate different ways to inform and entertain your callers. Live. 00:00. You'll hear voice mixed with music. Plus, listen for how Easy On Hold ® makes your messages sound fresh. Live. 00:00. Phones enhance voice and filter out music. That's why Transitions is a better way to message.
Even if you’re business is not getting a high volume of inbound calls, if you transfer ANY calls or ever put customers on hold, even for just 10-15 seconds. Always use that time to give the customer another reason to think positively about your business.
If you use social media to promote your business or have a newsletter, make sure your Client Relations representative and Script Consultant are on the distribution lists, so they can be sure to include any relevant content.
Someday somebody’s gonna put you on hold and make you cry… Cheer up, you’ll only have to hold on for one more day.