By Steven Kaip, Managing Partner, MusicOnHold.com
Being put on hold is just a part of life these days - businesses do it all the time. But the truth is, that your customers would probably have it another way. So many, in fact, do not like being put on hold that they will hang up on you, and over 30% of that group will never return the call. With such a high percentage of people hanging up, it has to mean dissatisfied people who may think twice about doing further business with you. In fact, each time they hang up it only tends to increase their dissatisfaction level with your business. This article will show you a few ways to reverse that trend and actually profit, by using on call music and messages.
Use On Hold Music And Messages
Studies show that music certainly will cause a customer to stay on hold longer that they might without any, but it is not much longer. However, a real difference is indicated when a business mixes music and messages and makes a real audio production. When there is absolute silence, irritation comes quickly - possibly even anger. Music will further calm the client, but audio marketing is another story. You can mix messages of assurance that you will help them as soon as they get to you, as well as giving messages of on hold advertising.
Target Your On Hold Audience
You have already labored in time and expense to create a brand for your company, here is another great opportunity. Use your on hold messaging system to further brand your company and its quality of products with professionally designed and voiced messages. They are already calling you about your products, so direct your message to people that are already interested. Use cross-selling techniques and you might be surprised what a difference it makes.
Put Your Callers In The Mood To Buy
Use your on hold production messages to create a buying mood in those listening to your on hold messages. Give them informative messages and rotate them with special ads. If you throw in a little humor, too, if could help to diffuse that angry caller before he gets talking with your representative. Humor will also help people to feel good about talking with you and will put them in a mood for buying.
As you know, a good word travels fast, and when your targeted, professional and interesting audio marketing messages begin to produce an effect, customers will not be so hesitant, or unwilling to call, and they will tell others. They might even ask to be put back on hold - just to hear your on hold messages one more time before they hang up. Increased levels of communication also results in increased sales - if they like what they hear.
Satisfied customers come from people whose needs are met. By showing them that you care enough to put quality into your on hold messages for them will help your business to win their confidence – their ear – their purchases – and their return for more!
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