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What’s the average length of the musical interludes in a Message on Hold program?
Depending on how large your business is, you may want more than one on hold messaging option. If you have several departments to take care of, you should consider the customizable extensions feature available through most systems. This feature allows you to craft specific messages for various phone extensions throughout your organization. If you need to provide different information to different callers, this is the best way to do it.
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.
Looking for something else to pass the time while you're waiting? Check out Mojis (www.mojis.me) for your iPhone!“The song is called Opus No. 1, by Tim Carle
A typical Message on Hold program is 4 minutes long. Because a voice over talent typically reads between 100 and 112 words per minute, the script for a four-minute program can be up to 400 words, allowing for four to six paragraphs or messages, interspersed by brief intervals of music. Longer audio storage and program lengths are available if necessary.
Yes. You can preplan message changes to begin any time in the future. There is no limitation.
Here you’ll find a collection of commonly used oh hold message scripts along with the audio examples:
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But, if you stay on brand, people will feel safe and understood. They’ll feel confident that they know what the company is all about, and that will make them easier to work with.
Free Stock Music provides free music for download and even has a tag for music on hold. Beatsuite is a great resource for royalty-free hold music, and they also offer professional voiceover services for on-hold messages. Easy on Hold is another great site, and they even break down how their system works with all types of phones, including VoIP!
We know your brand is the headliner, not the opening act! That’s why we offer a deep playlist of fully licensed, 100% commercial-free music, customized scheduling options, and our easy to install media player that connects to your existing stereo system receiver/amplifier and plays over your speakers.
Phonamations produces customized six-minute on-hold messages combining professional voice talents, licensed background music and creative copywriting. These messages are heard by your callers placed on hold using digital equipment that seamlessly integrates with your current phone system. Phonamations produces messages approximately six minutes in length. This allows your callers to hear a strong promotional message regardless of when they are put on hold. Our system constantly plays your message. Therefore, when your caller is placed on hold, they will hear the message currently playing within the six-minute loop, ensuring frequent callers won’t hear the same message over and over. Absolutely! Regardless of the number of lines your phone system handles, every caller placed on hold will hear your message. Depending on the particular format you prefer, you’ll need either a compact disc player or digital audio player. HOWEVER: Phonamations can provide professional-grade audio players that will provide years of trouble-free service and pristine audio reproduction. 1800 637 724 GET QUOTE Create a real connection with Messages On Hold
Our team will guide you through our extensive music library where you can choose your favorite type of music, from jazz to rock, to urban and holiday music and everything in between.
Holding too tightly can lead to a loss of control, apparently. I assume Don Barnes was referring to being kept waiting on the phone. Mind your grip on that receiver, gang.
But, if you stay on brand, people will feel safe and understood. They’ll feel confident that they know what the company is all about, and that will make them easier to work with.