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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.”
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On hold messages are a marketing tactic used by businesses and organizations to deliver information to their callers who are on hold. Although it was invented in the 1960s, this technology is still very useful today. If you are a business owner interested in utilizing this marketing tool, you may be interested to learn about the many features it has to offer. On hold messaging provides a variety of technology features that you can use to your advantage. Keep reading below to find out how they can work for your business.
“I think the world would be a lot fairer place if people had someone fighting for them” says DoNotPay’s 22-year-old founder Joshua Browder. Indeed; $3 per month gets the iOS app‘s 10,000 customers unlimited access to all the features with no extra fees or commissions on money saved. “If DoNotPay takes a commission then we have an incentive to perpetuate the problems we are fighting against.”
Professionally recorded phone messages and greetings are the perfect way to promote and re-enforce your business brand when customers call the business. They will put a professional touch to any message and enhance your business image. Choose between a male or female voice, recorded in the tone best suited to your business. Ideal for Business Intro Messages at the start of the call, Auto Attendant (IVR) prompts, Voicemail greetings such as one for an After-Hours Service, and On-Hold Messages. Incorporate background music for that extra touch.
In order to get started with custom on hold messages, you will need to determine your phones MOH (Messages On Hold) capability. If you’re using a traditional pbx business phone system, you’ll need an on hold media unit to play the audio. If you’re using an ipbx or hosted voip set-up then all you need to do is upload the audio file as no media device is required. And, if your a small/home office business using a traditional off-the-shelf 2-4 line telephone then you’ll need the media device and an on hold module adaptor in order to make your standard analog phones on hold message compatible.
Your Message on Hold content should be updated in conjunction with changing information at your company. These changes might include marketing efforts, customer service strategies, policies, promotions, or other news.
Professional phone messages and messages on hold When you call into a business the phone messages should reflect the professional business that you are calling. Phone Sound can record the ivr prompts , auto attendants, voicemails, after hours message and all telephone recordings and mix with entertaining on hold music to make sure your business
Simple activation To place callers on Hold simply press Flash then Hold, to go back simply return to caller and voice deactivate or press Flash. Hold Activation on any PBX telephone or many compatible 2-4 line phones . Simple to install 1 minute installation - just connect to one corded phone or to cordless base and all phones and extensions work.
Why wouldn’t you give the same attention to the tool that keeps your callers on the line? "As a species, if you like, we feel like music helps us. That's the only way you can explain it persisting for so long." –Professor Adrian North,Head of the School of Psychology and Speech Pathology at Curtin University, Huffpost.com How to Choose On Hold Music for Your Business
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."
So that the customer will call you, right? If so, why are you missing the opportunity to let them know why you are the right choice?
The Business Audio Music On-Hold System (GDI-USBM10) is an on-hold audio player for use with any telephone system such as PBX's, IPBX's or Key Phone systems. The music on hold player is designed for ease of use. Simply plug the Grace Music and Messaging on Hold Player into your telephone systems' audio input jack (typically marked as ‘music on hold') via the included audio cable then insert the included USB thumb drive and the fully licensed music for businesses will automatically start playing.
Why a "Holiday Message On-Hold?" For starters it's always a good business practice to wish your customers a happy holiday, no matter which one. Don't you wish your customers a happy holiday in person? With you as the customer, don't your Vendors wish you a happy holiday? WELL, don't overlook the time your clients are on hold. Let them know you care enough to say "Happy Holidays, Happy Halloween, Happy Mother's Day," and on and on. Next, it makes good business sense to let your customers know about upcoming holiday specials and special services you offer. Everyone takes part in October - January marketing. Flower Shops and Jewelry outlets excel on Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, etc. Perhaps your business observes special store hours for the days surrounding Passover, Memorial Day, and the rest of the holidays. At Powers Productions we're glad to give you discounts on future Message On Hold and Update productions, still without contracts or "forced" updates and without further monthly/yearly music license or talent license fees. You'll never pay for a production you didn't need like you might experience in a "use it or lose it" scenario. Be sure to contact us for your best price on your Message On Hold, including Holiday Messages (702.868.7676) Some Holidays to consider... New Year's Day, Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. (birthday), Groundhogs' Day, Saint Valentine's Day, President's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, April "All Fools' " Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, Independence Day (4th of July), Labor Day, Rosh Hashanah / Yom Kippur, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah (Chanukah), Kwanzaa, Your Special Holiday ! Now Three levels of Message On-Hold for you to choose from: (Learn more about these levels of productions below) If you'd like to know more about an on-hold message for your company keep these facts in mind (recent surveys) : 6 out of 10 callers put on hold without a telephone message will hang up. More than 9 out of 10 callers say waiting on hold with silence makes the wait seem longer than it really is. Businesses that used message on-hold were able to retain 40% more calls. There is NO NEED to EVER have a client hang up because of silence on the line or because they were forced to hear a series of radio commercials while on hold, regardless the size of your company - Big to small. Remember, YOU CAN control what your client hears while holding! Click here for even more interesting Message On Hold Caller Facts Call 702.868.7676 (or Email us) for more information now ! Voice Prompts - Mailbox Greetings - IVR To find out about Telephone Voice Prompts Mailbox Greetings IVR (interactive voice response) and more, be sure to visit our PRICING page Voice Demos Listen to actual sample size demos of Message On Hold, Voice Prompts, Mailbox Greetings IVR (interactive voice response) plus and other Voice & Commercial Demos in our DEMOS section. Message On-Hold Playback Equipment The very latest in Message On-Hold Digital playback equipment. See both our CD and Cassette playback units. We can also supply you with the proper interface equipment for your phones even if they are of the Home Variety purchased at X-Mart! Click to find out more. $249 YOU GET ALL THIS WITH YOUR CUSTOM COMPLETE ON-HOLD MESSAGE : Creation of the copy ("script" for your personalized message). Background music with license fees paid for the lifetime of your production. You choose from our sizable on-line library to to pick the style and tempo that match your specific needs (We'll email you the link to our password protected online library). We can also accommodate your request for specific sound effects or even your company jingle. Professional Voice Talent with talent fees paid for the lifetime of your production. This "buyout" fee includes professional voice-over artist and member of the Nevada Broadcasters Hall Of Fame: Gregg Powers. Female voice or additional voices are at a slight additional cost. The actual production of your message (with our 32 Track Digital Recording Suite) including the proper number of "information paragraphs" and songs based on the length of your production, all "mixed and mastered" together. A Master Compact Disc (CD) or Cassette copy of your production (depending on your need). The overall master of this production is kept in a permanent audio file should you wish to make changes or additions at a later date. Ownership! No Contracts! No forced updates! You own your completed production forever, without ever having to pay another music, account maintenance or voice talent fee again for the life of this production. Additionally you may want to request seasonal (holiday) messages, or messages with updated information, provided at drastic discounts. Customer Satisfaction! With over 20 years of Telephone Message On-Hold experience and over 30 years Voice-Over, Narration and Industrial read experience we always stand behind the quality of any production. We want you to be proud of your production and recommend us to other businesses and business associates of yours. Referrals are welcomed and rewarded! Only $249 with your $30 Discount ($279 retail) (back to top) $149 YOU GET ALL THIS WITH YOUR CUSTOM LIGHT ON-HOLD MESSAGE : Company Name Highlighted in alternating messages. Professional Voice Talent with talent fees paid for the lifetime of your production. This "buyout" fee includes professional voice-over artist and member of the Nevada Broadcasters Hall Of Fame: Gregg Powers. Also included are female courtesy greetings, if requested (other voices or all female voicing at slight additional charge). The actual production of your message (with our 32 Track Digital Recording Suite) including six courtesy messages spaced every 30 seconds. Alternating messages will highlight your company name during this three-minute production. Ownership! No Contracts! No forced updates! You own your completed production forever, without ever having to pay another music, account maintenance or voice talent fee again for the life of this production. Additionally you may want to request seasonal (holiday) messages or upgrade to our Custom Complete production at a special price. Only $149 with your $30 Discount ($179 retail) (back to top) $49 YOU GET ALL THIS WITH YOUR COURTESY ON-HOLD MESSAGE : Your Courtesy Messages will remind your callers on hold that you will be with them in just a moment and are designed to work with your business. Background music with license fees paid for the lifetime of your production. You choose from a variety of styles and tempos to make sure your musical selection matches your specific business (audition courtesy music selections here). Professional Voice Talent with talent fees paid for the lifetime of your production. This "buyout" fee includes professional voice-over artist and member of the Nevada Broadcasters Hall Of Fame: Gregg Powers. Your courtesy messages may include all male or male/female mix. The actual production of your message (with our 32 Track Digital Recording Suite) including six courtesy messages spaced every 30 seconds during this three-minute production. A Master Compact Disc (CD) or Cassette copy of your production. Ownership! No Contracts! No forced updates! You own your completed production forever, without ever having to pay another music, account maintenance or voice talent fee again for the life of this production. Additionally you may want to request seasonal (holiday) messages or upgrade to our Custom Lite or Custom Complete production at a special price. Only $49 with your $30 Discount ($79 retail) (back to top) WHAT YOUR CUSTOM ON-HOLD MESSAGE CAN DO FOR YOUR BUSINESS: Provide a courtesy to your clients by not making them listen to silence or Radio Commercials (unless it's your own) while on-hold. They'll know you care about them and show their appreciation by remaining on the line longer, with a perception that the time on-hold was a lot shorter. Build the image of your company by making a small company sound large and a large company sound gigantic. A professional presentation is always well received. Drive more traffic to your Website by using on-hold time to promote its services and features and in turn build their loyalty to you by providing sign ups for newsletters, Email and other promotions. Educate and Inform you clients by using on-hold time to talk about a new location, new products, your many services, employee of the month. You might mention an upcoming Trade Show, Convention or other special event. Increase Sales by using this valuable time to mention special sale items, closeouts, extended hours, bonus and customer referral programs. Whatever you need to say that you may not have time for when actually talking with your busy client. Entertain your clients by letting them know the history of your company and some of its achievements. It's possible to even include your company jingle, radio commercial and recorded customer testimonials. NOTE: If your production calls for media other than CD or Audio Cassette, just let us know. We can transfer to just about any media available* including DAT, Loop Cassette & Minidisc. We also can output your production to just about any audio/data format, including WAV, VOC, VOX, VAP, Dialogic ADPCM, PCM, SND, SAM, Real Audio and more*. *Some media other than CD or Audio Cassette may require a slight additional charge. Call for pricing. **Because of licensing, some formats may require a slight additional charge. Call for pricing T H E M U S I C P O L I C E Currently, the word is "Big Brother" is actively and aggressively phoning businesses in search of illegal and non-licensed music playing On-Hold. At Powers Productions we use only fully, legally licensed music but as a courtesy we want you to be aware of current copyright laws! Please visit our MUSIC POLICE page for more information on this topic and actual links that will allow you to check out your responsibility to license music on your own. 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I hope it never happens. I prefer silence while on hold since I may be listening to music on my end or talking to someone in the room or I may just not like your taste in hold music. May 15, 2009 4:39 AM Reply Helpful (1) User profile for user: PsychedelicWonders Question: Q: Can I have hold music? More Less Support Communities More ways to shop: Visit an Apple Store, call 1-800-MY-APPLE, or find a reseller. Privacy Policy Terms of Use Sales and Refunds Legal Site Map Why Does On Hold Music Usually Sound Terrible? Richard Senger 04-Dec-2017 11:06:47 Interesting, Industry News
Engage telephone callers with a custom message on-hold program. Public Speaking. Set-up is a breeze, but if you need help, we’re a phone call away. If you have a VOIP system, you won’t need a player! Your scriptwriter writes your script, our voice talent records the messages after you approve it, and our audio engineer mixes it with
"24 YEARS is definitely a long term business relationship, and we're honored that Ayers Animal Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia has chosen On Hold Advantage [AyerPlay] to be their on hold message provider since March 1990!"