The NEC DSX has a built in Message On Hold mailbox that allows the System Administrator to record a message that will play to callers while they wait on Hold. For example, you can record a message summarizing available services or hours of operation. This message will play to callers as soon as you put them on Hold, and continually repeat as long as they remain on Hold.
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Did you know that 94% of all marketing budgets are spent to induce a customer to call, and only 6% to handle the call once it is received? In total, your callers can spend hundreds, even thousands of hours On Hold each year! That’s a lot of wasted time.
Really helpful in assisting to select the right products for our needs. Definitely more concerned with offering expertise than just making a sale. Great service!
It depends on your business industry, type of callers and marketing plan. Assuming that you take a profit driven approach to using your telephone on hold messages as a marketing tool, you will want to consider changing at a minimum of twice per year, however its best to be more proactive and update more often like quarterly or even monthly. Callers love something new and refreshing (don’t we all!), particularly those that frequently call back and are placed on hold! Why not inform them them of special promotions, new products, or customer service info – there’s always something more that can be said! Make the most of your telephone’s on hold messaging infrastructure. It is an effective way to win, retain, and sell your callers on hold.
Thank you for calling {COMPANY NAME}. Please be sure to have your {account number/product ID/serial number/etc} ready for when a Customer Service Representative returns to the line.
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Voice Prompts – usually combined with a Business Intro announcement, used for Auto Attendant and IVR prompts to provide menu options and assist in telephone navigation.
6. Full Waiting Queue Message. What the caller hears when the waiting queue is full. Sample Scripts: “We are currently experiencing high call volume. Please leave a message with your name and phone number and we will return your call as soon as possible.”
A high quality USB Digital Playback Unit automatically loads your program from a removable flash (also called thumb) drive that is provided with your Unit. This Unit runs 24 hours a day with no moving parts. The digitizing rate for our machines gives you the cleanest recording and playback possible.
After finding the right person to read your script, it’s time to start writing it out! As a business person, you’re probably used to writing articles and reports about revenue and strategy. Yet, writing comedy is the exact opposite of these writing styles.
If you’re comfortable doing the recording in-house, but you aren’t sure how to put it all together, you could find a freelancer from a service like Upwork to handle this part for you. You’d select a freelancer to work with, provide them with your files and directions, and let them handle the rest.
"Messages on hold are often one of the most painful of customer ordeals. But when done right by Scott Greggory and crew with actual humor, it takes a customer hassle and elevates it to a customer experience you tell others about. Click through to check out a couple samples. They're addictive, and brilliant marketing." - Bill Cusick / Author & Customer Experience Expert
If message personalization is not an option, your still can use generic on hold messages that would work in most situations.
"We have had great feedback from customers. When we [pick up the phone] they are laughing and in the best mood. They say the messages are hilarious. That was my whole plan - to make being on hold enjoyable." - Rachelle Dicker / Gold Rush Express
Frequent prompts can make people feel like they’ve been on the phone longer than they actually have. I’m sure you’ve been there – you’re on hold and the voice keeps telling you that your call is important and someone will be right with you.
For more information and to hear additional on hold messages examples by industries and markets click here Length Words Price 1 Minute 100 $99 2 Minute 200 $139 3 Minute 300 $179 4 Minute 400 $219 5 Minute 500 $259 6 Minute 600 $299 7 Minute 700 $339 8 Minute 800 $379 $50 for the first 75 words and $25 for every 75 words thereafter