In this age of digital manipulation and reproduction, we often get questioned by customers about the source of Holdcom’s voice recordings… human or synthetic? And the answer is… yes, they are most definitely natural, human voices…not artificial reproductions. As a company specializing in voice...
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When you're investing time and energy into your marketing and creating new content, you want it to be effective. Every detail from the colors, used - to the voice has an effect on your audience. Choosing the right gender for your brand voice can be a tricky decision. We've created a list of...
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The term 'Live Agents' has replaced the traditional "receptionist". Not too long ago most businesses answered calls live during "normal" business hours. So much has changed in how we work and live and communicate, I’m not sure what is considered normal. Today customers expect 24/7, 365 support...
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For humans, the sense of hearing provides depth and richness to life. Likely, there are sounds that you experience that evoke a deep emotional response within you. Studies indicate that those who experience hearing loss often suffer from depression because hearing is typically integral to one's...
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Recently I attended a conference that had the usual fare of keynote speakers, break-out sessions, lectures and PowerPoint presentations. One of the presenters, in addition to providing a live, spoken commentary for his PowerPoint visuals, included a pre-recorded narrative (also in his voice)...
When you're creating a video production for your business, there are two main areas of focus: Visuals and Audio. The visuals come naturally to most. You might feature on-screen talent, show charts and statistics, or share photos. The audio is often a bit trickier to get right. Background music...
How does your brand sound? When you're designing graphics, writing website content, or even talking to customers on the phone, you probably have a certain image in mind. All of these things contribute to how your brand "sounds" to yourself and your clients.
Happy New Year! And what year is it? 2012, of course… but is that “twenty twelve” or “two thousand twelve”? As we transitioned from the 1990s into the 2000s, people stopped saying the first two digits together (i.e. “nineteen”) and switched to saying the whole number (e.g. “two thousand”,...
