Answer The Call

Because your image is always

On The Line!

Scripts and Recordings for Automated
Recordings, Full-time Radio, and Part-time
Voice Over Artist

Professional Custom Message Services for Businesses Online

Answer The Call is an innovative solution to increase sales and business revenue. We ensure your customers are engaged even when they are on hold over the phone.

We customize messages for business lines and produce scripts and recordings for automated phone recordings. Get in touch with us to learn about our exclusive custom message services.

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Welcome To Answer the Call

Answer the Call provides you a great marketing opportunity. After all, placing customers on hold is a reality in business. In fact it occurs more often than most think and it adds up fast. Placing as few as 4 calls an hour on hold for 30 seconds results in over 8,000 callers placed on hold for over 65 hours of air time a year!

You could be missing out on a wonderful opportunity. Just think about it, is there a better audience than a current or potential client? An on-hold caller is targeted, qualified and captive. On-hold marketing is far better than another traditional business advertising medium, the radio. After all, radio stations charge to advertise to their audience, the audience is no way near as targeted and the station may also be running your competitors’ ads too!

Having Answer the Call your customers will learn more about your company, its products, services, mission, etc.

Think of On Hold Messages as an aural handshake.

No one likes to be put on hold, but until it is possible to avoid this inconvenience take the opportunity to use this time to to it’s fullest potential. After all, you have a captive audience! Welcome messages are a perfect way to present your business to potential clients. Whether your goal is to increase profits by cross-selling existing products and services, or just reinforce your branding and credibility, let us be the voice of your business.

By not advertising your business with on hold messages you could be throwing money away. Perhaps you spend the vast majority of your marketing budget on just getting them to call. It only makes sense to spend a few bucks to keep them on the line when they do.

Services Included

On Hold Messaging

Our team of professionals will create an effective
On hold message that will help promote your business and services to prospective customers and your current customer base

Other Audio Services We Provide

Radio Commercials

Put our experts to the test. With almost 20 years in audio recording, we can make your radio commercial sound great!

TV Commercials

Consistency in your marketing message is important. We can bring a great sound to your TV commercials.

Industrial/Web Audio

If you have a training video or website audio project, we can help. Narration and long form audio is another specialty we offer.

Answering Machine Messages

Voice Mail Set Ups

We can create a voicemail that convert callers into customers. Make your voicemail work for you.

Facts you need to know about on hold

Some interesting facts about on-hold messages are:

  • Over 70% of Business phone calls are put on hold.

  • Over 90% of callers prefer on-hold messages over silence according to cellular marketing magazine.

  • Average executive spends 17 minutes a day on hold.

  • Average person spends 100 hours per year on hold.

  • Average person spends 70 hours per year on hold according to CNN Survey.

  • Surveys show that 25% to 40% of callers make purchases based on information they hear on hold according to telemarketing magazine.

  • Without music or messages, 70% of that on-hold will hang up, and 35% won't call back according to CNN Survey.

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Why Answer the Call/On Hold Marketing?

On average, 7 out of 10 callers are placed on-hold. A Message On Hold system can reduce caller hang-ups by almost 79%. The average hold time is 30 seconds and the average executive will spend over 60 hours a year on hold. Research clearly shows that callers stay on-hold up to 25% longer when listening to Messages On Hold. Of the callers who hang up while on-hold, 34% will not call back. In one study, 88% of callers preferred Messages On Hold to other options. 16-20% of callers made a purchase based on an offer they heard from an "on-hold" advertisement. While 94% of the average marketing budget is spent on enticing people to call a business, only 6% is spent on handling calls once they are received.

Sources: Inbound/Outbound. OHM Marketing Systems, Infomax Inc, Voice Response Inc. Voice Response Inc. Voice Response Inc.

On Hold Statistics:

  • "Executives spend 15 minutes a day or 68 hours a year on hold." - USA Today

  • 72% of first time callers who hang up will go shop your competition – Sales & Marketing Management Magazine

  • After only 58 seconds of silence the average caller perceives they have been on–hold for 2-3 minutes – Independent Research

  • "41% of American consumers have initiated a purchase over the phone in the last year." - American Teleservices Association

  • "94% of all marketing budgets are spent on inducing a customer to call, while only 6% is spent on handling the call once it is received." - Inbound Telephone Call Center

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How We Help

With customized scripts and professionally made voice messages by the experts, we ensure:

  • The customers are engaged.

  • Increased sales and revenue.

  • Decreased call abandonment and bounce rate.

  • Business growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why On Hold Marketing?
72% of first time callers who hang up will go shop your competition – Sales & Marketing Management Magazine
Why does my telephone matter?
"41% of American consumers have initiated a purchase over the phone in the last year." - American Teleservices Association
Why is it worth it?
"94% of all marketing budgets are spent on inducing a customer to call, while only 6% is spent on handling the call once it is received." - Inbound Telephone Call Center

Testimonials

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Ginnye Lusk, Easley Combined Utilities, Easley, SC

We have used Answer the Call/On Hold Messages as our on hold message provider for almost 10 years and we wouldn’t think of using anyone else. They offer exceptional service at an unbeatable price!

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Eddie Crittendon, Paw Prints Animal Hospital, Easley, SC

I own a small animal veterinary practice, and was looking for some new on-hold material to better market our services. When I spoke with Peter Rinzivillo at Answer the Call, I was sold. His personalized and professional approach was exactly what I was looking for. And his radio voice is perfect for the job. On a side note, the first time that I spoke with him on the phone, I recognized his voice as a past DJ/host from a local radio station in our area years ago. So, he definitely has the pipes for the job. Peter has always been very responsive and willing to make any changes or updates to our recorded message. After 7 years now, I continue to use his services, and would highly recommend him to others.

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CBL State Savings Bank

Peter offers professionalism and the perfect voice for our "on hold" and "holiday" messaging. We have worked with Peter through his "Answer the Call/On-Hold Messaging" business for many years, and we know that it offers a value add to our marketing department and gives us the personalized messaging that we need for any occasion.

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Dr. Greg Ayers/Pro Grin Dental Services, Greenville, SC

We love that we can personalize our hold music and information for all seasons and at any time. I especially love they offer a Holiday on hold message. The system is easy to use and they follow up with us to remind of the season change! This is the company to use for your On Hold Marketing needs! Answer the Call “On Hold Marketing" delivers a quality product at an affordable price. This has been a great investment for our Business.

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Mike Smith AM Mechanical Inc.

We were looking for on-hold messaging for our organization and I found Answer the Call/On-Hold Marketing. I reached out to the company and from our first conversation I knew I wasn’t going to look any further. I have found them to be honest, professional, personable, knowledgeable & very reasonable.”

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Crystal Torres/Nickles Dentistry Greenville, SC

We have used Answer the Call/On Hold Marketing for a few years now and couldn’t be happier with their service. They offer so many options, and all of the voices are extremely professional, I would recommend them for anyone looking for this service.

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Gwen Patton/Hovart Chevrolet, Easley, SC

We have had an excellent working relationship with Answer the Call for many years. They are extremely professional & have a fast turnaround. It’s been a plus using our phones as a marketing tool to promote our business. I would highly recommend them.