Where this creates an extra snag with music on hold is that the loudest part of a song doesn’t typically come in until the final chorus or reprise. This means that if you just listen to the first 10 seconds to check that your new hold music is working, then chances are you’ll be blissfully unaware that three minutes into holding (just as customers are beginning to feel irritated anyway), you start playing a sound like fingernails on a blackboard to them.
Avoid beeps and radio silence. Once a customer has been placed on hold on radio silence, the customer tends to hang up in less than 40 seconds because that customer thinks, "I've been forgotten".
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The most engaging messages are slightly unique in nature. They combine a mix of clever scripting and music. Slight humour is often used to promote a product or service and is usually quite effective. It's also very important to choose both the written and spoken tone that appeals to the characteristics of your audience. If your target market is the younger generation, a script that includes slang words and is quite laid back would be an excellent choice. If your target market is primarily business professionals, then a more articulate choice of words would be more suitable.
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Mixes of Mozart and Beethoven’s classic symphonies are a great way to keep customers engaged as they wait to get on hold.
The NEC DSX has a built in Message On Hold mailbox that allows the System Administrator to record a message that will play to callers while they wait on Hold. For example, you can record a message summarizing available services or hours of operation. This message will play to callers as soon as you put them on Hold, and continually repeat as long as they remain on Hold.
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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.
On-hold messages let your customers know you haven't forgotten about them, and they are also a great advertising tool. While your customers are on hold you can tell them why your company is the best, or tell them about new product offerings. You pay only once for production, then the air time is free!
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There are a number of things you can include in your on hold message that will inform your callers, keep them on hold for longer, build your business image and reflect your business brand: New products and Services Promotions and Seasonal Offers Information and Services your caller may not know about Industry Tips and News Achievements, recommendations and industry accreditations Important information – business location and opening times, website and email addresses Date-specific events Get 'on the air' - click here to get in touch
Thank you for calling {COMPANY NAME}. Please be sure to have your {account number/product ID/serial number/etc} ready for when a Customer Service Representative returns to the line.
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On Hold Plus OHP-8000 Message On Hold with USB Thumb Drive- For use with all PBX and Key Phone systems- Plays audio directly from any USB Flash Drive (128MB drive included) for continuous MP3 playback. Price: $299.95. Sale: $179.95.
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On hold systems support physical media via unit equipment and connection with an analog telephone line and virtual media via a USB flash drive, network access, or a remote Ethernet connection. Online, on-hold system services make accessing and downloading MP3 music and message files easy.