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.
To get a better idea of what we’re about you can listen to some examples of on hold messages we’ve produced below. Do you need an audio project voiced in a specific accent, style, or language?
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Voicemail Greetings – outgoing message recordings for after-hours voicemail box and when a call can’t be taken.
We provide a variety of male and female professional broadcast announcers who can cover a range of voicing styles. Click here to have a listen.
Work with professional narrators that reflect your company's image. There is basically no time to save money, and use someone with a great voice. Narrating, is a profession and goes far beyond the sound of the voice.
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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Nobody likes being put on hold, but you can make the experience more enjoyable and beneficial for your customers. Instead of silence or elevator music, you can get a custom message telling waiting customers about products, answer frequently asked questions, or let them know about recent changes to hours or locations. Harness the power of a captive audience without boring them in the process. Sell your products and services while YOU are on another line. PROVIDING AFFORDABLE CUSTOMIZED ON HOLD MUSIC MESSAGING FOR ANY SIZED COMPANY
Our awesome Cloudstream player allows you to update your message on-hold productions via the cloud. Connect to a standard wired internet connection, Wi-Fi or update without a network connection using a USB flash drive. Our revolutionary player also allows you to stream business background music from a second zone. One player does it all!
So modern technology, even with the most advanced VoIP business phone systems, has not improved the plight of the on hold song. If you are interested in learning more, check out Tom Scott's explanation at the Milton Keynes Museum, in their Connected Earth gallery.
Before you start, check with your IT support team or phone system vendor to see if there are any special requirements you need to be aware of. Things like: How long can the recording be? What type of audio file does it need to be? Is there a maximum file size?
We've been providing affordable, professional voice over productions to companies since 2005. Our telephone audio service is a one-time payment offering the same quality audio as contracted services at a fraction of the cost.