Sound Communication: The Holdcom Blog

Holidays are the busiest time of the year. Not only for personal reasons, but many industries see increased traffic and sales due to "the most wonderful time of the year."  Most businesses cannot afford to lose sales during the holidays, making every interaction vital to a companies' success. In...

A bad review by a critic can make or break an actor or chef’s career.  With the advent of social media and sites like Yelp, Foursquare, and Angie’s List, anyone with a smart phone and a bad experience can change the way your clients feel about your business.  Reviews are popping up in all types...

Ever hear that one song, and as soon as it comes on you want to start dancing? The affect music has on our brains is undeniable. Music affects our brains so much that it has become popularized for therapy. Parents have even been encouraged to teach children how to play an instrument to increase...

Don't miss out on the opportunity to share content regarding these August events! If you haven't seen our previous July blog with additional content for healthcare you can check it out here. The August observances do differ from those of  July, as in there are no observance days for the month of...

When evaluating the customer experience, It’s important to experience everything your callers do. When thinking about implementing Message on Hold services there are certain things you’ll want to consider. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of understanding the features and functionality...

As marketers, it can be challenging to develop content for all your communication channels.  Involvement in your industry is necessary for producing any type of marketing content. From social media posts like Snapchat to Message on Hold content for your phone, you want to keep your callers...

We often get inquires about using popular music on hold. Of course, you can certainly use whatever type of music you want on hold, but be warned you must have proper permissions and licensing. Music licensing is no joke! I’ve taken the time to share a guide of what is required to play music on...

The holidays are just around the corner. As a business, it's time to start thinking about special hours and company parties. Let's not forget the focus of any business -  clients. When it comes to Message On Hold, use music that reminds callers why this time of year is so special, let them know...

Narration can add immense value to any eLearning experience. Not only does adding high quality voiceover add versatility to the existing footage, but also allows it to be utilized for a broader range of audiences successfully. Speech can affect the most primal aspects of learning to improve...