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?
Length – if your callers typically wait 2 minutes at a time, then at least 2 minutes of programming should be the goal. The idea is to ensure the callers don’t hear repeated messages every time they call. A typical on-hold message is 4-8 minutes in length.
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A lot of on-hold music is just wrong for the phone. It’s too pitchy, the tempo’s all wrong and half the time it’s too loud. If your callers can barely keep the phone up to their ear, they’re not going to stay on the line for very long. This is why we offer a collection of royalty-free music channels with every account, ensuring that you
You might be thinking, “Great, thanks for the info, I’ll go pick something neutral, like classical, or upbeat, like pop.” Slow your roll—there’s a lot more to hold music than just genre.
2. If the hold is more that a couple of minutes make sure to thank customers for their time. Apologize for delays if hold time is significant.
Help educate your clients about your practice’s philosophy of care including industry-wide initiatives like Fear Free certification and AAHA accreditation. These types of messages can help set your practice apart from other clinics and builds client loyalty.
On-hold messages interact with your callers when your operators and representatives can’t. Present a quality first impression while reducing call abandonment. We’ve been creating custom Message on Hold programs since 1987. Every on-hold program is a unique creation for your brand, highlighting what you do and what you do best. Listen to our demos.
“It’s now playing on our telephone system – we’re VERY impressed with the quality. We’ll recommend you to anyone that asks." Dave Chapman, J+J Automation UK Ltd
"We don't add the expense of sales reps, account managers and lengthy contracts. We simply provide top class voice over, audio production and music on hold free of PRS, BMI or ASCAP fees."
On this page, we've featured some of our best on-hold messaging voice-over talents, but if you don't hear what you are looking for, please do contact us for help. It's free to ask us for samples & auditions with no obligation.
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The team at Killerspots is committed to providing you with game-changing on hold messages and music. We want to make sure that you’re able to take advantage of the time your customers spend on the line. That’s why we offer a 100% guarantee on everything that we do! If you’re not satisfied with your message, we’re not either. Just reach out to our team and we’ll make sure to make it right. With us, you can rest easy knowing that you’ll receive an on hold message that works for your needs.
Every client is assigned a personal Script Consultant and a Client Relations representative.
*This does not include phones purchased off the shelf at office supply stores such as Staples and Officemax. For the most part, these phones do not have the Message on Hold capability built-in. Add-ons are available for some models but their functionality can be problematic or inconvenient for the user. The best course of action is to upgrade to either a basic key phone system or one of the new virtual phone systems, for which Holdcom is a key audio production supplier. Contact Us for more information.
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Broadcast positive messages about your business, which can increase brand awareness and loyalty. For example, we strongly recommend describing accomplishments, your social commitments or any other pertinent subject.
There are many online companies that specialize in creating on-hold recordings, such as Snap Recordings, On Hold Company, or On Hold Marketing. They each offer a range of services at varying price points.