Have a custom message produced for as little as $195!

Hello! My name is Eric Wylie. I own OnHoldWebStore.com. When I first started my communications consulting business, Eric Wylie Productions, several years ago, my On Hold Message production clients began asking where they could find reliable On-Hold playback equipment to play my productions on their phone systems. So, I did the research for my clients, and this site and the equipment available is the result of those requests, .

If you're like me, you want to grow your business. And you know that growing your business means attracting new customers and making your current customers happy, repeat customers. Growing your business also means advertising, which can become costly -- particularly when dollars are misspent.

I'd like to tell you about an often-overlooked competitive advertising method that is inexpensive, yet highly effective.
I call it "Information On Hold."

What is it?
An Information On Hold message is a recorded message businesses play into their phone systems that their callers hear while on hold. Unfortunately, some businesses believe that plugging a radio or favorite CD into their phone system is the answer.

Businesses using a radio for on-hold audio are doing themselves a great disservice.

First, a business must have the proper licenses to rebroadcast a radio station's content out over their phones. The local radio station can't just "give their permission" -- licenses must be secured from the music licensing agencies and this costs money. Sometimes big money. Additionally, businesses can be fined by these licensing agencies if they are caught playing the radio
or an unlicensed music CD into a phone system.

Secondly, a radio station plays lots of commercials -- even public radio has underwriting announcements. Persons placed on hold may be listening to an advertisement or announcement featuring a competing business!
 

Advertise directly to your best prospects - the people who are calling your business!
 

So how is this offer different?
I'm not talking about boring music with someone repeatedly saying "thank you for holding" or simply playing some sleepy
music into the phone. That type of effort doesn't drive sales.

What I am proposing allows you to create a customized audio production specifically for your business -- essentially creating a very long radio commercial. You are not limited to 30 or 60 seconds. These messages are designed to explain to current and potential customers what YOUR business has to offer. You can reinforce current ad campaigns, promote new products, 
up-sell slow moving items and much more. (View a list of suggested script topics).  The scripts I create for my clients include an occasional "thank you" to the caller for their patience while on hold. It's the polite, respectful thing to do when asking someone to wait.

Why do you need an Information On Hold Message?
Well, maybe you don't. Maybe you have all of the business you can handle and your customer service approval ratings are through the roof. If that's the case, congratulations! Head over to the Conde Nast Traveler site and start planning your next big vacation getaway. If not, please consider this...

Businesses spend thousands of dollars in advertising to get potential customers to call them, but very little is spent on keeping those callers on the line, engaged and even asking questions. Research shows that more than just music on hold...

Custom Information On Hold keeps callers on the line better than any other on-hold method.

(See more about the research here: On Hold FAQ.)
 

What do these recordings sound like?
Listen to the following demonstrations to hear examples of what could be playing on your phone system very soon!

MP3	Demo Title
	On-Hold Message Production Introduction
	Telephone Information On-Hold Message
	Telephone System Routing Prompts

Hear more voice and audio production samples from Eric Wylie

The Production Process is simple:

1. Use your existing marketing materials to write a script or ask me to write a customized script with you.

2. Submit (or approve) the script.

3. I will record the script with a vocal delivery that suits your business and mix the voice recording with music you choose from my music library. (I will make appropriate suggestions for you to choose from). Other voices are available for hire, but this  greatly increases the cost of production.

4. Once you approve the final production, you will receive it in whatever form you need -- an Audio CD to place directly into a digital on-hold player like the OHWS 7000 or OHWS 5000-D; or any number of audio file types/formats that your computer-based phone system may require or for placing onto the OHWS 7000 or OHWS 6000 digital players, or another playback media for your existing player.
 

What if I told you that these professional recordings are available for less than $200?

How much does this cost?

I can produce an Information On Hold Message for your business for as little as $195!

The $195 Information On Hold Package requires that you provide an error-free script, ready to be recorded. I will provide one royalty-free music selection from my library, my experienced voice reading your script, and the digital audio recording and editing studio and equipment required to create the production. At this amazing rate, I must ask that the total time of the produced message not exceed three minutes. If you have more to say, we can produce longer messages for an additional cost.  Just give me a call and we'll talk.

I offer script writing services (and additional production time for longer messages) at a rate of $65 per hour, billed in quarter hour increments (one half-hour minimum). I have written the scripts for several of my customers, but those companies with their own Marketing staff typically send a script that is ready for me to record.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give me a call toll-free at 1-877-808-0794 . Some days I'm busy recording in the studio and you may be asked to leave a message, but I regularly take breaks to return calls.

I think you will agree that such an effective and inexpensive advertising method shouldn't be passed by. I look forward to hearing from you soon and beginning work on YOUR Information On Hold Message!

Thank you!
Eric Wylie

P.S. - Don't forget about all of the great On Hold products offered here at the store. If you're not sure what you may or may not need -- please just give me a call toll-free at 1-877-808-0794 -- and I will be glad to provide a free, personal consultation.

About Eric Wylie
Eric Wylie of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is the owner and operator of the OnHoldWebStore.com and Eric Wylie Productions.
Eric has been professionally engaged in advertising and promotional writing and Audio/Video/Web production since 1993, and his friendly and authoritative voice is heard on phone systems and TV and Radio commercials and promotions across the United States. Additionally, large corporations and small businesses alike hire Eric for his planning, writing, design and marketing talent, as he works with them to build strategic communication plans used to interact with their employees and customers. This rare combination of seasoned writer, experienced business communicator and respected voice talent is an opportunity you can leverage to help build your business!