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2) An experienced and reputable on-hold messaging provider uses a royalty-free music, or they should offer licensing as part of the price.
Corporate cost-cutting and new technology have resulted in the advent of automated systems that can make the on-hold experience even more frustrating. It can feel near-impossible to get a human on the phone these days, which a national survey conducted by Consumer Reports found to be Americans' second-greatest annoyance, after hidden fees but beating out inaccurate weather reports and dog poop. Green observes that often people call as a last resort, because something on the website wasn't clear, perhaps, and they really need an answer quickly. So callers are captive listeners, a state often associated with the gridlock of waiting, whether in line at a Starbucks, in a dentist's chair, or in the proverbial elevator making its slow way up.
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If you stray away from the company brand, your audience will notice and your on hold message will backfire. People will feel tricked as they wait to talk to an actual person, and by the time they reach someone real, they’ll be furious.
Yes. You can preplan message changes to begin any time in the future. There is no limitation.
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.
DO: Listen to your music on hold right through once you’ve put it live to check the quality
"I just wanted to tell you that I stumbled onto your website for Humor On Hold™, and I listened to every recording. Your work is hilarious and it brightened my day. And who doesn't want a compliment from a random stranger on the Internet? So, thanks." - A.H.
Note that the music will always play from the beginning each time the unit is turned on. This isn't a problem when using the device for music on hold, it's intended purpose. But for my use, I bought a bunch of 1 GB USB drives, and recorded different "cheesy elevator music" on each, which we will be able to change out for variety.
Just wanted to thank the whole team at Messages on Hold for the assistance and the help to produce a wonderful final product and helping our business stand out. The whole process was seamless. Sheryl, Ryan and Anna Le have all been positive, accommodating , and very professional it’s been a real pleasure. All queries email or any questions attended to instantly. The best service ever, very refreshing to see. I Highly recommend this team to put together any type of of phone messaging required for your business. ***** five star service 3 months ago
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