Slow your roll—there’s a lot more to hold music than just genre. A phone line isn’t a state of the art speaker system; its primary function is to make sure the call is connected. Volume changes, frequency, and distortion are all elements to consider when choosing hold music.
It’s very important to thank your customers for waiting. Being on hold is not a desirable experience for anyone. The least you can do it thank your clients for their time and to help them not feel neglected.
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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.
"Congratulations on Best of Show! I was in charge of the [Fifth District ADDY Awards] judging and was there when we played your On Hold Messaging. Very creative. I remember the judges commenting that it was a great use of an underutilized medium. Funny (and effective) stuff. Also goes to show that you don't need to go to the big city to get great creative work." - John McCafferty / McCafferty and Company Advertising
"I wish I had more time to forward to you all the great feedback we get." - Chris Hamann / Lakeland Auto & Marine (Hear a sample)
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Only bring attention to a hold when: But no matter what, refuse your urge to use distastefully curt phrases like “please hold” and “one moment.”. You should always use custom on hold messages, not trite and irritating ones. Before putting a customer on hold, make sure you have a proper hold procedure in place.
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"This whole 'Humor On Hold™' thing is pretty freaking stellar." - Rachel McGrath / On Hold Messaging Association's MARCE Awards Judge
AT&T used to have this service. My mother-in-law would always have holiday music and I know she's AT&T... positive of this fact! 🙂 (holiday music & AT&T) Apr 14, 2009 5:04 PM User profile for user: DavidJA DavidJA May 15, 2009 12:10 AM in response to PsychedelicWonders In response to PsychedelicWonders
If you’re serious about your company image and brand then let us show you why we’re the perfect choice for your next message on hold solution. Finding the right hold music and a communications company that is able to offer a tailored solution for your business is important. That’s why at On Hold Advertising we offer: Free Demo Service Categorised Industry Audio Samples Equipment Solutions A Range of Pricing Packages
It depends on your business industry, type of callers and marketing plan. Assuming that you take a profit driven approach to using your telephone on hold messages as a marketing tool, you will want to consider changing at a minimum of twice per year, however its best to be more proactive and update more often like quarterly or even monthly. Callers love something new and refreshing (don’t we all!), particularly those that frequently call back and are placed on hold! Why not inform them them of special promotions, new products, or customer service info – there’s always something more that can be said! Make the most of your telephone’s on hold messaging infrastructure. It is an effective way to win, retain, and sell your callers on hold.
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Talented professional voice actors can record your voicemail greeting, company directory, call menu and more. Greet all your customers with the most professional image possible.
Extremely Helpful! Had a problem with our phone system due to a power failure. Sent an email to Dan Bailey asking to call me on my mobile asap. Very quickly called me and helped to rectify the problem and talked me through everything and stayed on the line until I was happy everything was up and running again - Thanks Dan!!!Had another query about our new phone system and Shaun Williams was very quick to get back to me and help resolve my query.Got to say - Birmingham Telecom are always so quick at returning emails/calls - Thanks!!!
No one likes waiting around on an endlessly ringing phone line for someone to pick up the telephone and get them the information they’re looking for. That’s why having an on hold message or friendly musical greeting can be a game-changer in the world of client communication.
This is an easy and effective way to improve your business image while providing greater value to 85% of callers who prefer an on hold service with commercials over silence.