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Transform Caller Wait Time into a Marketing Opportunity

Silence is the sound of a missed opportunity. Create a professional on-hold experience that engages callers, reduces hang-ups, and drives sales. Our audio messaging solutions turn passive wait times into a profitable customer touchpoint.

Professional Talent

Work with Mood’s expert copywriters and voice talents to craft a message that perfectly represents your brand’s image and sales goals.

Licensed On-Hold Music

Eliminate licensing fees and legal risk. We provide fully-licensed music beds and sound design, creating an engaging, legally compliant audio experience.
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Simple Control Portal

Use our easy-to-use portal to create scripts, submit orders, manage content, and quickly approve new messages for fast production and delivery.
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What is On-Hold Messaging?

On-Hold Messaging is a specialized strategy used by businesses to deliver information and promotional content to callers while they are waiting in a queue or being transferred. Instead of frustrating silence or a generic ring tone, the caller hears curated music, company updates, FAQs, and targeted upsells, turning passive wait time into an active, valuable customer touchpoint.

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of callers surveyed preferred professionally recorded on-hold messages over silence.

– Maxi Marketing

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increase in caller retention rates when informative on-hold messaging is played versus “dead air.”

– USWest

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16-20% of callers have made a purchasing decision based on a product or service they heard promoted while on hold.

– TeleconnectMagazineReport

How Does On-Hold Messaging Help Your Business?

Every call is a high-value point of contact. On-hold messaging is essential for business because it keeps these high-intent callers engaged during inevitable wait times. By providing useful, branded content, you can reduce call abandonment rates and increase opportunities for immediate revenue without tying up staff resources.

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Reduce Perceived Wait Time

Callers who hear music and messages perceive the wait time to be shorter than those who experience silence, leading to less frustration and a better overall customer experience.

Drive Targeted Sales

Use the captive audience time to highlight new products, seasonal promotions, or high-margin services, supplementing your current marketing efforts right at the point of customer contact.

Staff Focus & Efficiency

On-hold messaging helps manage caller expectations, reducing the need for staff to handle phone calls. Ensure callers are properly informed and routed, allowing employees to focus on other tasks.

Increase Engagement & Web Traffic

Include calls to action that direct customers to visit your website for self-service, follow your social media channels, or sign up for your loyalty program.

Why Choose Mood Media as Your On-Hold Messaging Provider?

For small businesses, reliability and ease of use are essential. Mood Media is the global leader in sensory marketing, offering end-to-end service. From script creation to scheduling and management, our on-hold solutions are designed to maximize call retention and business growth.

Creative & Scriptwriting

Our in-house copywriters and sound designers work directly with you through our online portal, crafting a tailored message that aligns with your specific sales goals and brand voice.

Managed Content Updates

Easily refresh your content for seasonal offers, holiday hours, or new services, ensuring your callers always hear the most up-to-date and relevant information available.

Dedicated Sound Design

We match your messages with high-quality, genre-appropriate music and sound effects to create a seamless sonic experience that is proven to keep callers engaged longer.

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Simple Setup & Delivery

Once approved, your production is quickly delivered and integrated into your phone system by our Brand Messaging Team, making implementation easy and hassle-free.

AI Messaging Copilot

To empower small businesses with fast, professional, and hyper-relevant content generation for their phone lines, Mood Media offers the AI Messaging Copilot.

AI Messaging Copilot is your exclusive AI-powered assistant for generating high-quality, realistic-sounding audio messages instantly, played through in-store and on-hold messaging systems.

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Instant Script Generation

Instantly draft scripts tailored to your current promotions, sales, or updates. Find the perfect phrasing and tone to resonate with your audience and convey your message.

Effortless Production & Editing

Create, edit, and update messages in minutes. Our user-friendly portal puts the power of audio production directly into your hands, without needing prior expertise.

Professional AI Voice Selection

Choose the ideal AI voice from our library of voices. Select the perfect style, tone, and accent to establish your consistent brand voice instantly.

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On-Hold Music

On-hold messaging is only half the story. The music bed plays a critical role in setting the tone and reducing caller anxiety. Mood Media ensures your messaging is paired with fully-licensed, professionally curated music.

Get guaranteed compliance and create a high-quality, continuous audio environment that aligns with your brand, keeping callers engaged and projecting a polished, professional image from the moment they call.

Insights & Trends

Get the latest insights and resources on customer experience trends.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I update my on-hold messages?

We generally recommend updating your messages quarterly to reflect new seasons, promotions, and important company updates, keeping the content fresh and relevant.

Do I need special equipment for this service?

Our solution is designed to integrate seamlessly with most modern phone and VoIP systems. We can advise on any required components for your specific setup.

What happens if I use copyrighted music on hold?

Using consumer music or radio on hold without proper commercial licensing can result in fines. Mood Media manages all licensing to keep you fully compliant.

How long are the typical hold messages?

Message length varies, but our productions are designed for optimal engagement. We rotate professional voice reads and licensed music to keep callers interested.

Can I manage my own scripts and approvals?

Yes. Our exclusive portal gives you full control to submit new script ideas, manage your content preferences, and approve final audio mixes before production.

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