People don’t like going on hold, but you knew that. Funny, considering the early telephone users had to wait to be connected anyway, but now we expect an immediate connection. Think back a couple of decades to the dial-up era. You probably remember the time it took for AOL to connect—and the sounds that went with it. Now, a web page that takes more than a few seconds to load is inexcusable.
Depending on which ESI phone you have, use the appr opriate diagram (below) to connect it. Each diagram represents the panel on the phone’s underside. Note: The “Top of phone” and “Bottom of phone” references in these diagrams show the correct vertical orientation of the phone — i.e., the part with the display is the top.

The way all your words and sentences come together gives your script a distinct written tone. Combine that with a specific speaking tone to create an on-hold message that reinforces your brand and product set. Selecting the correct tones will ensure your intended message is communicated effectively. If your target market is the younger generation, then a tone which embodies fun and excitement would be most suitable.
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.