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Funny On Hold Marketing

Turn the negative of holding into an unexpected pleasure with our award-winning Humor On Hold. Enjoy the samples below.

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Humor On Hold from BusinessVoice

No one wants to be put on hold, but when you treat your valuable callers to Humor On Hold from BusinessVoice, you’ll encourage them to stay on the line.

“I want to say how much I enjoyed the messages while on hold this morning when I called. Very entertaining!” – Michelle M. / AccuShred Caller (Listen)

Our Humor On Hold has been recognized with more than 140 local, regional and national awards because it’s unique, surprising and entertaining. It transforms holding into a memorable experience.

BusinessVoice is the only Caller Experience Marketing agency that specializes in creating funny messaging for telephone applications. In fact, we pioneered the practice in the mid-1990s.

Listen to a sample of Humor On Hold productions below.

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Best Steakhouse
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Bad Math
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Donkey Leather
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Christmas Wonderland
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Horse Birth
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Exotic Meat
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Good News
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Get Spirit
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Bathrobes
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1927
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Starfish
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Ketchup Stain
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Hold It!
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Snack & Bath
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Monkeys
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Correction
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Raccoons
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Keepin' It Humble
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Keep Warm
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Emergency
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Office Talk
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Circus
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Radio
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Tasty
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No Hugs
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This incoming call to Lakeland Auto and Marine is an example of how our Humor On Hold can surprise and delight callers. Company president Chris Hamann wrote, “I could send these recordings to you once a week! You guys have done great work!”

“The level of creativity and professionalism they bring to each Humor On Hold project continues to exceed my expectations. Thank you, BusinessVoice team, for delivering great service. I highly recommend this company for your On Hold Marketing needs.” (Listen to a sample.) 

Jen Backus, Office Administrator
Downey PHCE

 

“We chose Humor On Hold, which I wasn’t sure would work for the type of service we provide. I was wrong. We’ve had nothing but compliments. Some callers have even asked to be put back on hold to hear more. (Yes, it’s true!) I can attest that your On Hold Messaging WILL be a topic of conversation with your customers when you come back on the line. (Listen to a sample.)

Nate Segall, President
AccuShred

 

“I can’t stop laughing! This is great! How do you come up with this stuff?” (Listen to a sample.)

Chris Hamann, President
Lakeland Auto and Marine

“Just FYI – funniest phone hold messages EVER. LOL!”

Stacey Coder
Business Consultant

“The On Hold Marketing scripts BusinessVoice creates are not only funny, but also informative. They provide valuable information about specific aspects of my operation that some may not be aware of. In the 15+ years I’ve been in business, this is by far the best marketing money I have spent.”

Steve Eaton, CEO
Med-Line Express Services

“Messages-on-hold are often one of the most painful of customer ordeals. But when done right by Scott Greggory and crew with actual humor, it takes a customer hassle and elevates it to a customer experience you tell others about. Click through to check out a couple samples. They’re addictive, and brilliant marketing.”

Bill Cusick, CX Expert
Author, “All Customers Are Irrational”

“I loved the humorous material that plays when a person is on hold. Absolutely brilliant! Some of it cracked me up. Couldn’t stop listening!”

Blake Bishop
Bryant Better Hearing

“I just wanted to tell you that I stumbled onto your Humor On Hold samples and I listened to every recording. Your work is hilarious and it brightened my day. And who doesn’t want a compliment from a random stranger on the Internet? So, thanks.”

Alissa H., Copywriter
Memphis, TN

“One of our call auditors just mentioned how many compliments she hears on the recordings. She’s even had people ask to be put back on hold just to keep listening. So, fantastic job!” (Listen to a sample.)

Desiree Grosman
D&F Plumbing, Heating and Cooling

“The [messages are] fantastic as always. You guys outdo yourselves with every production! Thanks.” (Listen to a sample.)

Tom Stannard
Wellington Implement

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