"I selected Binkelman's [On Hold Marketing] because of the unexpected comedy, quirkiness and edge! You actually want to wait on hold and hear what is said next. The script's humor is dry and sharp. The [music] and voices are catchy. I think it's very funny and creative. It paints Binkelman's personality as being comedic, but humble. I also like to see creative pushing boundaries and not too afraid to be a little on edge." - Shaun Culbertson / American Advertising Federation Judge
Hold music gained mainstream popularity in the early aughts. As cell phone customization became more of a focus, ringback tones gained popularity. People carefully chose the song to play in lieu of ringtones for incoming calls. It was a chance to control the call experience and showcase your personality before you even said hello. By the time the first US national carrier offered ringback tones in 2004, it was a multibillion-dollar industry. Hold music keeps your callers distracted from the wait. Why Use Hold Music at All?
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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].
Hold music / on hold music for your business. This is a sample of a 3 minute long music on hold loop with generic recorded voice messages, designed to suit a
Regrettably for my purpose, the software requires that you add a "message on hold", which makes perfect sense for this devices intended purpose, if not for my own use. But I worked around the problem by recording a second of silence and then adjusted the software the effectively play only my cheesy elevator music.
It is illegal to play copyrighted music for commercial use (which includes your on hold programming) without paying royalties. Music provided by Holdcom use is royalty free because Holdcom licenses it for Message on Hold usage.
You can add wired devices like office VoIP phones or landlines too. After you press "Done" you can start using your business phone number right away.
MVP includes free player & message updates 12 mo service plan required* Video Production Services
Featuring a built-in speakers that lets you monitor the audio on the device directly
"Nice delivery of the humor! [It] would keep an on-hold caller waiting to hear what comes next." - Ricky Roo / On Hold Messaging Association's MARCE Awards Judge
“I received my recording the next day, and was extremely impressed by the quality, not to mention the price." Madeleine Levy, theholidaymatchmaker
A fantastic service provided, prompt communication and a great end result. Daniel makes it extremely easy to make changes and goes out of his way to provide outstanding customer service. Would definitely recommend this company. 10 months ago
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How to make sure the callers do not hang up and keep waiting for the next available client rep? You ask them!
Visit our production page to find examples of music, voiceovers and scripts. You can order your own bespoke messages, ask us to create it for you or contact us for a collaborative effort!
7. Voicemail Message. The company voicemail greeting callers hear. Sample Voicemail Scripts: “You have reached the voicemail of [company name]. Please leave a detailed message and someone will return your call as soon as possible.”