For a more modern example of a bad choice of hold music, let’s take an example I have to endure on a regular basis, Month of Sundays by Passenger. At CD quality it’s got lots of interesting stuff going on, which you’d imagine might be ideal to distract someone from the fact they’re being kept on hold for ages. However, playing it over the phone it’s simply too busy. As soon as the brass and backing vocals kick in it just sounds yuck.
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"You know, we get people who ask us to put them back on hold." - Eric Smith / Binkelman Corporation (Hear a sample)
Yet, it takes a certain kind of person to write comedy well, and for that, we’re here. Reach out to us, and we’ll prepare a comedic on hold message that will do more than resonate with your audience. It’ll make them laugh, and that’s what it’s all about. In the marketing realm, Storm's abilities to pinpoint a client’s needs and create a strategy for bringing them to success beyond imagination. He’s been the face and voice of numerous companies via nationally aired television commercials, websites, and corporate events, even emceeing corporate functions, and has been the face of a number of major brands, such as BMW, Honey Baked Ham, Frisch’s, Hellman Fine Men's Clothiers, ZuluTails and Pirates Cove Tropical Restaurants. He has also been behind the camera as the Director and Executive Producer for several television commercials. When placed at the helm of a brand, Storm has shown to have an almost tactical ability to ignite growth. In the late 90s, Storm was the Vice President of Entertainment and Marketing for Chills and Thrills, Inc. Soon after, he would be hired and moved to Cincinnati as the Entertainment and Marketing Director and Head DJ for The Yucatan Liquor Stands. Within a few years, Storm would become a partner for Yucatan, and he would stay in Cincinnati, where he’s still making a mark on the media and marketing world today.
When you work with a professional audio production company, that uses legally licensed music and professional voice over talent and has experience editing audio for telephony applications, the sound quality is going to be much better than something put together by an amateur or something you've recorded and thrown together yourself. Professional audio production is very cost-effective, and you'll get a big bang for your buck by going professional.
3) An experienced and reputable on-hold messaging provider should have a variety of male or female voice talents and with sample on hold demos for each.
The biggest advantages are that it’s free and you have the ultimate flexibility in what you can say. If you plan on using background music make sure you’re using music that is safe to use in commercial projects. Also check out the technical requirements of you business phone system and learn how to format on hold music for phone systems.
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Listen to samples from our talent and choose the voice that appeals more to your brand. In addition to on hold messages our voice talent can also record voicemail greetings, radio commercials, video presentations and more.
The main objective of a caller navigating an IVR system is to get to the desired destination as quickly as possible. If the script contains overly wordy phrases and long descriptions, the callers will get frustrated with every passing word.
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!
Top music on hold (MOH) systems are designed with simple integration in mind. Today's MOH message unit or software package is available with more marketing options and customer pleasing features than ever available before. MOH systems can utilize media to fill silent phone wait time with customized music, specific business information, and marketing advertisements. Table of Contents About Messaging Systems On Hold Messaging Average Costs On Hold Messaging Sample Costs Video: The 5 Benefits of On Hold Messaging for your Business! Free On Hold Messaging Quotes About Messaging Systems
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Whether it’s when being transferred through to someone else, or simply waiting for the correct person to become available, being on hold presents a marketing window of opportunity to sell additional products and services, enhance your branding efforts, offer a more professional image or provide helpful information.
In 1962, inventor and entrepreneur Alfred Levy found a loose wire touching a metal girder at his factory. It amplified the broadcast signal from the radio station next door and transmitted the audio through the loose wire to calls on hold. Four years later he patented his work, and music on hold was born.