Monday, June 8, 2009

On Hold Advertising for Hotels and Motels

By Kirby Whitehall

Every single day telephones are playing an increasingly vital role in the business world, yet the majority of these businesses do not utilize on-hold messaging. On hold messaging is what your potential customers hear while they wait on hold. Studies have shown that people are willing to stay on hold for more time when they?ve got something to listen to. On hold advertising shows your customers your company is professional and greatly values them as a customer. With so much of modern business done over the phone, how can any business owner afford not to use on hold advertising?

Hotels and motels are not exempt from the rules, either. If you're going to put a customer on hold, why not give them something to listen to? Anything is better than total silence and it just may be part of why they decide to stay with you over a competitor. As somebody in the business of pleasing people, you surely know how crucial first impressions are. With on hold advertising for your hotel or motel you?ll be giving yourself the edge over the other guys and make your establishment more professional, informative and welcoming.

There are a few different forms of on hold advertising and you should know your choices. The first of these is music on hold. While not as successful at selling packages and rooms as actual messages are, music on hold is still an effective way of entertaining your prospective customer while they're on hold. This could be the difference between them purchasing a room for a few nights or hanging up, tired of being left on hold.

While on hold music certainly serves its purpose, its small potatoes in comparison. On hold advertising is frequently used by businesses everywhere to educate their customers on their history and mission. What makes your hotel or motel better than the one down the street? On hold advertising is a superb way to tell your potential customers just that, and more.

The most proven effective method of on hold advertising is what I have dubbed ?on hold selling?. It?s insane to think about but what if sales made themselves? With on hold advertising they can do just that. You can take the time to tell your customers about packages, deals or services you?re offering that they may otherwise not have heard about. If you?re not using on hold advertising you might be keeping your customers ignorant about your offers and deals, while on hold is the perfect time to educate them on such things, as it?s been proven that people are willing to stay on hold longer with on hold advertising.

On hold advertising can also be a great way of delivering customer service. Some businesses utilize the time a customer is on hold to answer frequently asked questions about the company. This helps free up the front desk staff, increasing their productivity. It?s also great for the customer if they can get the answers to their questions in such a quick, convenient manner.

When searching for a company to do your on hold advertisements, it?s important to search for a company as professional as yours is. A good company will get to know the ins and outs of your business in order to create a completely personalized message tailor made to fit your hotel or motel. Setting up your on hold advertising can be easy, too. A good company will offer you a simple to install plug and play system so you?re on hold advertising is never a hassle more than a help.

With all the advantages there are with on hold advertising, I?m surprised more businesses don?t take advantage of it. Luckily for you though, that means there?s an easy way to get the edge on your competition. The professionalism and warmth one gets from a good on hold advertisement is paled only by the sales potential on hold ads provide. With so many benefits and virtually no drawbacks, why don?t you have your on hold advertising system installed already? - 16890

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