You call into a business. While you wait to get to the right person, you listen to music, information about the company and its promotions, or maybe even a recording that reminds you that your call is important to them.
1) If you should require the necessary hardware, an experienced and reputable on-hold messaging provider should have a list of equipment options that you can choose from. They should be able to thoroughly explain the pros and cons of each, and guide you through or arrange for it to be professionally installed.
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A typical Message on Hold program is 4 minutes long. Because a voice over talent typically reads between 100 and 112 words per minute, the script for a four-minute program can be up to 400 words, allowing for four to six paragraphs or messages, interspersed by brief intervals of music. Longer audio storage and program lengths are available if necessary.
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Picking the appropriate hold music is crucial. After all, there’s a reason elevator music is a running joke. We know that waiting is annoying and that music influences mood. Don’t just queue up some Mozart and call it a day; do strategize your musical picks.
If you have a bit of a budget you can hire a voice over (VO artist) or hire a specialized on hold messages service company. Depending on what your requirements the price may range between $50 – $60 and several hundreds dollars. Sometimes, for a little extra cost, the VO artists can also provide background music.
Sample 5 — "Thanks for holding. Dazzle your clients with delicious cookies featuring your company's logo! Orders are available for batches as small as 200 cookies! Someone will be with you shortly."
A Holdcom Consultant will review your script to check for grammar & syntax and verify any necessary pronunciations before submitting to production.
When choosing files to upload, be aware that you are responsible for following copyright regulations and the Intermedia Acceptable Use Policy.
OUR SOLUTION: We bought a IBOOST 800 audio amplifier. With the volume turned all the way up on both devices, customers calling in on cell phones can now hear voice messages and music much clearer.
Unfortunately, it gets worse. Due to general sloppiness when it comes to setting the volume level for music on hold, a form of distortion known as “clipping” can appear, and regularly does if you’re willing to believe personal anecdotal evidence. If you want to know about the science behind clipping, then Wikipedia will tell you everything you need to know, but for those of us who have things to get on with, we can get by just knowing that when something is played too loud down a phone line, the sound starts to distort and sound really horrible.
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:
“The service we have received from Media Music Now has been fantastic. The process was managed quickly and efficient from start to finish and the quality of what was an unintentionally tricky edit is seamless. We now have a professional sounding IVR and great on-hold marketing packages all for a very reasonable price." Steve Jones, CCC & SchoolCare
A dedicated Holdcom Script Consultant will write your script based on your input, and marketing and customer service materials. Or you can write your own.
If you need to use menu options for directing calls, try to keep these as short as possible, for example... “Thank you for calling Media Music Now. So that we can connect you to the most appropriate department, please choose from the following options: press 1 for general enquiries, press 2 for help with downloads and 3 for any other enquiries.
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By learning the Unique Selling Points of your organisation, we will craft a powerful on hold message script that meets your customer relationship, communication, marketing and business objectives. Your messages are then digitally recorded by our talented voice artists.