Most businesses aim to answer the telephone within 3 rings but we know that isn't always possible. The research showed that a typical business using on hold marketing had 100 calls a day with an average hold time of 30 seconds for 57% of callers. This translates to half an hour a day, every day, of messaging to on-hold customers. That's 3+ weeks a year!
Call hold/call wait is a network feature (while it is activated by the handset) as such any music would be supplied by your carrier, there should be some there but chances are it's some wonderfull elevator style stuff (I'm partial to Brahms myself 😉 ). Apr 13, 2009 7:29 PM Reply Helpful Thread reply - more options Link to this Post Apr 14, 2009 2:23 PM in response to r.cloud In response to r.cloud
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"This whole 'Humor On Hold™' thing is pretty freaking stellar." - Rachel McGrath / On Hold Messaging Association's MARCE Awards Judge
You’ve heard the basic format for on hold messages before: “Thank you for holding. A representative will be with you shortly…” But there’s far more to an on hold message than the same robotic voice over and over.
5) Should you opt to write your own on-hold script to make it sound more personal, don’t forget to read it aloud yourself to see your long your message breaks. An experienced and reputable provider should include the creative copy-writing as part of the package.
When your customers call they’ll hear the right message, right at point of sale. Every time you press the hold button you’re opening up a world of opportunities for both your business and your customers. “More than 70% of business calls are placed on hold.” – AT&T “Callers stay on the line up to 25% longer when provided with On Hold Messaging versus dead air or background music and up to 17% longer than radio.” – Infomax “88% of callers preferred On Hold Messages to other options.” – MaxiMarketing
Though it can be convenient and cost-effective, don’t let Bob from the copy room record your telephone voice messages. Phone communications represent a crucial component of a successful business. Whoever you pick will become the voice of your brand and business. When choosing a voice for your on-hold recordings, your target audience should be the most important factor. Who would one of your prospective clients take advice from? Who would they find the most captivating and trustworthy? Whether they’d prefer a conversation with a friend, command from an authority figure or advice from their mom, keep your audience’s needs at the forefront when listening to voice samples. Concept & Copywriting Directing & Producing Latest Audio Formats I'm a small business. Do I need professional recorded messages? Yes, you do! The size of your business has no bearing on its quality and professionalism. Whether you have a team of 200 employees or you're the one and only, having a professionally recorded message puts your business in a different category. This level of quality and attention to detail is a testament to your professionalism and dedication. On-hold programs vary from industry to industry. A doctor may tell you what insurance coverage they accept, while an auto body shop may want to share directions for after-hours drop-off information. Regardless of your industry, there are a few things all businesses should consider including in their on-hold program: Of course! In most case, we do recommend the use of music. Music is essential to most productions. At Migrate Sound, we spend countless hours looking for the right piece of music. When the music is right, your audience will go from being interested to being attentive and absorbed into your story or message. This is a subjective matter and can only be answered comparatively with other businesses providing the same services. We are probably more expensive than those online services. Some of these guys will sell you a fully produced message for $25. That said, we are definitely less expensive than those large Hollywood studios who charge a whopping $350 an hour. We are a small business in Santa Clarita, California. We care about the quality of our product, and more importantly our clients. We're happy when you're happy and we will do whatever it takes to get you there. Audio is our business and we've been doing it for many years.
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The common scripts include: “The next available representation will be with you shortly” or simply “We will be with you shortly”. These messages often work best when coupled with expected waiting time announcement.
Even if you’re business is not getting a high volume of inbound calls, if you transfer ANY calls or ever put customers on hold, even for just 10-15 seconds. Always use that time to give the customer another reason to think positively about your business.
10. Max Wait Time Reached Message. What the caller hears when they have been waiting in the queue for the maximum amount of time. Sample Scripts: “You have exceeded the waiting limit for this queue.
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Ever heard a recorded message that sounded so clear that it made you think someone had answered your call? We’ve all been there. It’s frustrating when you realize you just got excited about a recording. Even worse when it happens multiple times on the same call!
So youre saying I cant add my own music and ATT actually has their own hold music? Apr 14, 2009 2:23 PM User profile for user: roaminggnome roaminggnome User level: Level 10 (106,314 points) Apr 14, 2009 2:27 PM in response to PsychedelicWonders In response to PsychedelicWonders