We are specialists in audio production and deliver phone prompts and on hold marketing messages to put on your existing telephone system. No contract and no hidden costs; just professionally produced telephone audio for a one-time payment. No contracts; just an affordable one-time payment Choice of curated voice talent & music on hold No PRS or PPL fees Audio ready in 3-5 working days
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For someone to call a company and get put on hold, it is almost an impossible situation. While it may not be a very pleasant step, it is necessary for businesses to handle a large number of calls. Telephone on-hold has a bad reputation for several reasons. This could be due to a radio silence, an aggressive beep, or a poorly designed on-hold message, which does not help in making waiting pleasant. But it is possible to remedy this and use your telephone system, as a powerful promotional and organizational tool! Below are a few ideas and tips on how to go about it!
Yes. You can preplan message changes to begin any time in the future. There is no limitation.
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2. OMG. 3. Mood Media. 4. On Hold Messaging Direct. 5. The Original On Hold. Many cloud phone systems provide the option to record your own messages for customers on hold, as part of the menu
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When your company phone rings that caller becomes a prospect. That brief time, spent on hold, can be an extremely powerful marketing tool; and the difference between gaining a client and losing a client. Our approach to on-hold messages is simple: Combine a captive audience with skillfully crafted ads, the right audio image and real marketing objectives and you'll hit a home run every time!
Custom Messaging on Hold is a service that uses pre-recorded messages, music and branded content to improve your callers hold experience. Instead of dial tones, beeps or silence you can play a custom message of your choice to callers while they wait.
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Great company to deal with! Made everything so straight forward and the results are fantastic! Really happy with our hold music. Great price and great product. Would definitely use them again! Thanks guys!
"24 YEARS is definitely a long term business relationship, and we're honored that Ayers Animal Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia has chosen On Hold Advantage [AyerPlay] to be their on hold message provider since March 1990!"
Hold music / on hold music for your business. This is a sample of a 3 minute long music on hold loop with generic recorded voice messages, designed to suit a
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The first step is to realize that writing a script isn’t like writing an article or any other kind of copy. Most kinds of writing are meant to be silently read by a single person. Yet, writing scripts is different because it’s meant to be read out loud by a specific person.
We are proud to offer a variety of regional English accents and natively spoken languages for your on-hold messaging needs.
7. Voicemail Message. The company voicemail greeting callers hear. Sample Voicemail Scripts: “You have reached the voicemail of [company name]. Please leave a detailed message and someone will return your call as soon as possible.”
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On-Hold Messaging has proven benefits when it comes to phone call retention rates and in helping to upsell new products and services. Fewer Hangups Giving your callers something informative or entertaining to listen to keeps them on the line and avoids the dreaded hangs ups - which may result in the loss of a sale.
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Sample 2 — "Thank you for holding. Your call is very important to us. The answer to all your technical service needs is PQR Incorporated. PQR has set the standard for excellence in the Tri-State area and over 1,000 companies—large and small—have come to rely on PQR for their technical service needs. Thanks for holding."
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Technology gives us the ability to market our businesses in many ways. One way that has been around for decades is the “on-hold” recording for your phone system. It’s one of the most underappreciated methods for showcasing your company and making sure callers have a good experience.
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In his role building Cisco’s first version of IP phones, he was aware of Cisco’s need for a piece of music to use as the default hold music for the new system. Cut to several years later, and their high school composition has become the hold music for the world’s most popular phone systems with over 65 million IP phones sold.
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Having customers listen to elevator music may be fine in the elevator, but when they’re on hold it’s yet another opportunity to keep them engaged in your business. Our Bundle packages give you everything you need to keep the conversation going. We provide the on-hold player to work with your current system and we help you keep it fresh with access to creative writers, voice talent, music libraries and our state-of-the-art recording studio. Think of us as like your very own marketing partner. All you need to do is let us know what you want to say and we’ll make it sound as professional as you are. Why let your brand fall on deaf ears, when you can keep it top-of-mind 24/7? I think we just answered our own question.
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**If you have an IP based telephone system digital equipment may not be necessary. In this case we will provide you with an audio file in the proper format for your IP system.
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Ready to begin a fresh, new marketing plan for your business? Click one of the services below to get started! A longtime leader in the on hold message industry, AyerPlay is prepared to take your business to the next level!
Why a "Holiday Message On-Hold?" For starters it's always a good business practice to wish your customers a happy holiday, no matter which one. Don't you wish your customers a happy holiday in person? With you as the customer, don't your Vendors wish you a happy holiday? WELL, don't overlook the time your clients are on hold. Let them know you care enough to say "Happy Holidays, Happy Halloween, Happy Mother's Day," and on and on. Next, it makes good business sense to let your customers know about upcoming holiday specials and special services you offer. Everyone takes part in October - January marketing. Flower Shops and Jewelry outlets excel on Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, etc. Perhaps your business observes special store hours for the days surrounding Passover, Memorial Day, and the rest of the holidays. At Powers Productions we're glad to give you discounts on future Message On Hold and Update productions, still without contracts or "forced" updates and without further monthly/yearly music license or talent license fees. You'll never pay for a production you didn't need like you might experience in a "use it or lose it" scenario. Be sure to contact us for your best price on your Message On Hold, including Holiday Messages (702.868.7676) Some Holidays to consider... New Year's Day, Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. (birthday), Groundhogs' Day, Saint Valentine's Day, President's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, April "All Fools' " Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, Independence Day (4th of July), Labor Day, Rosh Hashanah / Yom Kippur, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah (Chanukah), Kwanzaa, Your Special Holiday ! Now Three levels of Message On-Hold for you to choose from: (Learn more about these levels of productions below) If you'd like to know more about an on-hold message for your company keep these facts in mind (recent surveys) : 6 out of 10 callers put on hold without a telephone message will hang up. More than 9 out of 10 callers say waiting on hold with silence makes the wait seem longer than it really is. Businesses that used message on-hold were able to retain 40% more calls. There is NO NEED to EVER have a client hang up because of silence on the line or because they were forced to hear a series of radio commercials while on hold, regardless the size of your company - Big to small. Remember, YOU CAN control what your client hears while holding! Click here for even more interesting Message On Hold Caller Facts Call 702.868.7676 (or Email us) for more information now ! Voice Prompts - Mailbox Greetings - IVR To find out about Telephone Voice Prompts Mailbox Greetings IVR (interactive voice response) and more, be sure to visit our PRICING page Voice Demos Listen to actual sample size demos of Message On Hold, Voice Prompts, Mailbox Greetings IVR (interactive voice response) plus and other Voice & Commercial Demos in our DEMOS section. Message On-Hold Playback Equipment The very latest in Message On-Hold Digital playback equipment. See both our CD and Cassette playback units. We can also supply you with the proper interface equipment for your phones even if they are of the Home Variety purchased at X-Mart! Click to find out more. $249 YOU GET ALL THIS WITH YOUR CUSTOM COMPLETE ON-HOLD MESSAGE : Creation of the copy ("script" for your personalized message). Background music with license fees paid for the lifetime of your production. You choose from our sizable on-line library to to pick the style and tempo that match your specific needs (We'll email you the link to our password protected online library). We can also accommodate your request for specific sound effects or even your company jingle. Professional Voice Talent with talent fees paid for the lifetime of your production. This "buyout" fee includes professional voice-over artist and member of the Nevada Broadcasters Hall Of Fame: Gregg Powers. Female voice or additional voices are at a slight additional cost. The actual production of your message (with our 32 Track Digital Recording Suite) including the proper number of "information paragraphs" and songs based on the length of your production, all "mixed and mastered" together. A Master Compact Disc (CD) or Cassette copy of your production (depending on your need). The overall master of this production is kept in a permanent audio file should you wish to make changes or additions at a later date. Ownership! No Contracts! No forced updates! You own your completed production forever, without ever having to pay another music, account maintenance or voice talent fee again for the life of this production. Additionally you may want to request seasonal (holiday) messages, or messages with updated information, provided at drastic discounts. Customer Satisfaction! With over 20 years of Telephone Message On-Hold experience and over 30 years Voice-Over, Narration and Industrial read experience we always stand behind the quality of any production. We want you to be proud of your production and recommend us to other businesses and business associates of yours. Referrals are welcomed and rewarded! Only $249 with your $30 Discount ($279 retail) (back to top) $149 YOU GET ALL THIS WITH YOUR CUSTOM LIGHT ON-HOLD MESSAGE : Company Name Highlighted in alternating messages. Professional Voice Talent with talent fees paid for the lifetime of your production. This "buyout" fee includes professional voice-over artist and member of the Nevada Broadcasters Hall Of Fame: Gregg Powers. Also included are female courtesy greetings, if requested (other voices or all female voicing at slight additional charge). The actual production of your message (with our 32 Track Digital Recording Suite) including six courtesy messages spaced every 30 seconds. Alternating messages will highlight your company name during this three-minute production. Ownership! No Contracts! No forced updates! You own your completed production forever, without ever having to pay another music, account maintenance or voice talent fee again for the life of this production. Additionally you may want to request seasonal (holiday) messages or upgrade to our Custom Complete production at a special price. Only $149 with your $30 Discount ($179 retail) (back to top) $49 YOU GET ALL THIS WITH YOUR COURTESY ON-HOLD MESSAGE : Your Courtesy Messages will remind your callers on hold that you will be with them in just a moment and are designed to work with your business. Background music with license fees paid for the lifetime of your production. You choose from a variety of styles and tempos to make sure your musical selection matches your specific business (audition courtesy music selections here). Professional Voice Talent with talent fees paid for the lifetime of your production. This "buyout" fee includes professional voice-over artist and member of the Nevada Broadcasters Hall Of Fame: Gregg Powers. Your courtesy messages may include all male or male/female mix. The actual production of your message (with our 32 Track Digital Recording Suite) including six courtesy messages spaced every 30 seconds during this three-minute production. A Master Compact Disc (CD) or Cassette copy of your production. Ownership! No Contracts! No forced updates! You own your completed production forever, without ever having to pay another music, account maintenance or voice talent fee again for the life of this production. Additionally you may want to request seasonal (holiday) messages or upgrade to our Custom Lite or Custom Complete production at a special price. Only $49 with your $30 Discount ($79 retail) (back to top) WHAT YOUR CUSTOM ON-HOLD MESSAGE CAN DO FOR YOUR BUSINESS: Provide a courtesy to your clients by not making them listen to silence or Radio Commercials (unless it's your own) while on-hold. They'll know you care about them and show their appreciation by remaining on the line longer, with a perception that the time on-hold was a lot shorter. Build the image of your company by making a small company sound large and a large company sound gigantic. A professional presentation is always well received. Drive more traffic to your Website by using on-hold time to promote its services and features and in turn build their loyalty to you by providing sign ups for newsletters, Email and other promotions. Educate and Inform you clients by using on-hold time to talk about a new location, new products, your many services, employee of the month. You might mention an upcoming Trade Show, Convention or other special event. Increase Sales by using this valuable time to mention special sale items, closeouts, extended hours, bonus and customer referral programs. Whatever you need to say that you may not have time for when actually talking with your busy client. Entertain your clients by letting them know the history of your company and some of its achievements. It's possible to even include your company jingle, radio commercial and recorded customer testimonials. NOTE: If your production calls for media other than CD or Audio Cassette, just let us know. We can transfer to just about any media available* including DAT, Loop Cassette & Minidisc. We also can output your production to just about any audio/data format, including WAV, VOC, VOX, VAP, Dialogic ADPCM, PCM, SND, SAM, Real Audio and more*. *Some media other than CD or Audio Cassette may require a slight additional charge. Call for pricing. **Because of licensing, some formats may require a slight additional charge. Call for pricing T H E M U S I C P O L I C E Currently, the word is "Big Brother" is actively and aggressively phoning businesses in search of illegal and non-licensed music playing On-Hold. At Powers Productions we use only fully, legally licensed music but as a courtesy we want you to be aware of current copyright laws! Please visit our MUSIC POLICE page for more information on this topic and actual links that will allow you to check out your responsibility to license music on your own. 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Free Music On Hold. Here you can download some free music files to test out if your hold equipment is compatible with our music files. These samples are only a short version of each track, you can buy the full length files from the genre list on the left.
Music-on-Hold systems allow you to play recorded music and/or messages to callers while they are on hold. (Alternatively, the system supports a Tones on Hold feature.) Music On Hold Players are usually designed to provide a choice of outputs: 600 Ohms or 8 Ohms. The user may choose the output and volume level appropriate for their callers. The
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Our male voice talent also has extensive experience in voice overs and a background in broadcasting. Known for his fresh and numerous voicing styles, he'll make sure that your messages or greetings are very much in line with the business branding.
You don't have to be a large national business to make an impression with your callers. On hold messages are ideal for SME businesses to sound just as professional.
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.
Hold music is part of a good customer service model, demonstrating to callers that you care about making their wait a positive experience. It boosts your professional image and increases credibility, particularly when using custom messages …
Start with a Warm Greeting. When customers get to your on-hold message, let them know who they have called and offer a very brief introduction to your business. Example: “ Thank you for calling ABC Plumbing, Tampa’s most trusted plumbers for over 20 years .”. Let the caller know what they should expect to happen next.
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IMS Telephone On Hold Player Computer based messages on hold and music server This software mixes and plays music and messages to your callers while they are on-hold or being transferred. One of the main advantages of using a computer is automation (eg. date sensitive messages) and easy user control over messages.
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Yes. Just give us the concept and we will write and professionally record the messages for you. Or, you can submit your own scripts for professional recording.
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We offer message on hold units for companies of any size. Click below for more information on our message on hold hardware. USB On Hold Message Player iProMOH-SU iProMOH-One USB 1200 On Hold Player USB 1200-M On Hold Player Hybrid 7600 On Hold Player HiFi 3100 On Hold Player Sonorous On Hold Player Messager MP3 Player Messager USB Messager USBi Messager USB Night Answer iLink LR MOH Player with Local Record Hybrid 7600 On Hold Player Hybrid 7500 On Hold Player RNT 2700 On Hold Player TELink 700an Hybrid 7600 On Hold Player Hybrid 7100 On Hold Player iProMOH-v4 with iMCM iLink LCD MOH Player iLink LR MOH Player
435-655-8844We offer the option to buy out a message, rather than pay per month. If you’d prefer this option, please contact us for pricing information. You can fill out the contact form below or call us at 435-655-8844 or email us at [email protected] I need something a little different than the packages you have on …
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The Grace Digital Message and Music on Hold Media MP3 player is an on-hold music and media player designed for use with almost any business telephone setup including PBX, IBX, or Key Phone systems. Keep your customers, clients, or coworkers occupied and entertained while they wait.
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Tone - select the right tone for your business brand. If your target market are young millennials, then the script would most likely include some slang words, be quite laid back and the script would be recorded in an energetic tone. If you primarily service the business market, then the script would be more articulate and recorded with a more professional tone. Website Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Policies and Legal BusinessCom BusinessPBX BusinessCo Online Store BusinessCo Group Testimonials Compliments & Complaints 1300 Number Plans Shortlisted Voices Voice Actor Login Voice Actor Sign Up Login Sign Up Get Quote Audio Description British Sign Language Closed Captioning Localization Services Subtitling Services Translation Services Browse Languages English Speaking Find Narrators Genres Narrator Jobs Male Female Non-Binary Animation Voices Browse Languages Casting English Accents Find Voices Styles Unions Video Game Voices Voice Acting Jobs Voice Types Male Female Non-Binary Browse Talents Casting Location Services Mediums Nativities Post-Production Male Talents Female Talents Non-Binary Talents Rates Scriptwriting Talents Search Translations Voice-Over Jobs Gender All Genders Non-Binary Male Female Styles All Styles Comedy Host / Announcer B2B Characters Documentary Education Explainer Guide / IVR Impressions Narration News Commercial / Promotional Singing Africa (All)America (Latin)America (North)Asia (All)Europe (All)FictionalOceania (All) Africa, CentralAfrica, EastAfrica, NorthAfrica, SouthAfrica, South EastAfrica, WestAmerica, CentralAmerica, NorthAmerica, SouthAsia, CentralAsia, EastAsia, SouthAsia, South EastAtlantic, NorthAustralasiaBritish IslesCaribbeanEurope, CentralEurope, EastEurope, SouthEurope, South EastEurope, WestGalacticMiddle EastMythicalPacific IslandsScandinavia Tone(s) Angry Authoritative Comedic Conversational Eloquent Enticing Inspiring Nurturing Playful Sad Scared Unorthodox Advanced Gender(s) and Age(s) Non-Binary (Child) Non-Binary (Teen) Non-Binary (Young Adult) Non-Binary (Adult) Non-Binary (Senior) Male (Child) Male (Teen) Male (Young Adult) Male (Adult) Male (Senior) Female (Child) Female (Teen) Female (Young Adult) Female (Adult) Female (Senior) Styles(s) B2B Characters Comedy Commercial / Promotional Documentary Education Explainer Guide / IVR Host / Announcer Impressions Narration News Singing Pitch(es) Very High, Light, Camp Pitch High, Light Pitch Normal Pitch Low Pitch Very Low, Deep Pitch On-Hold Messaging Voice-Over Your on-hold messaging deserves only the best voice-over talent to represent your brand and keep callers happy. Listen to Voices Tell us about your project
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Get a professional recording of your Auto Attendant (IVR) prompts and ensure your business keeps up the image it deserves.
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Once you’ve selected a professional on-hold messaging voice-over artist, we can help you hone the script prior to recording. After recording, we’ll mix the voice-over with your selected library music track. There are lots of great sites to buy library music. We frequently use Audio Jungle, but there are many others.
Update your phone's COVID-19 messaging. Whether your business is open as usual, operating reduced hours, or temporarily closed, it is essential that you let your customers know. On-Hold Marketing is open and available for quick turnaround on all your messaging needs. Send Us a …
A lot of on-hold music is just wrong for the phone. It’s too pitchy, the tempo’s all wrong and half the time it’s too loud. If your callers can barely keep the phone up to their ear, they’re not going to stay on the line for very long. This is why we offer a collection of royalty-free music channels with every account, ensuring that you
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Have you really taken the time to think about what your customers are listening to On Hold, and how it’ll affect your business? Messages On Hold will help you Sound Better and Sell More.
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Phone call analytics are certainly not something that came with the original 1960s technology. However, it has become one of the most useful aspects of on hold messages today. Now, you can track and view how calls went through an online portal connected to your messaging service. This will allow you to see when callers hung up on toll free numbers, who chose to purchase something due to the messages and more. If you want a new way to keep track of your business calls, the analytics services that come with on hold messages could be a big help.
We offer affordable On Hold messaging pricing and all inclusive marketing on hold services that engage and motivate callers to take action, drive sales, reduce caller hang-ups and enhance the customer experience. We even offer a risk free on hold message sample demo trial. Learn how our custom music on hold & messaging works. Video Production Services
VoIP, or Voice Over IP, is becoming a very popular alternative to traditional phone lines. This type of service operates over the internet, allowing businesses to make calls without paying for a regular phone service. If you use VoIP, that is no reason to forego on hold messaging. In fact, many services are now VoIP compatible. This makes your low-cost phone option that much better, because you can still enjoy the same useful marketing service.
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.