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Elevate Your Brand With On Hold Marketing That Works

Enhance Client Experience with Automotive Dealership Marketing
Automotive dealership on hold marketing is the practice of replacing silence or generic music with custom, professionally voiced messages that play while callers wait, promoting inventory, service specials, and seasonal offers instead of leaving callers with nothing to listen to. COHM produces these messages specifically for car dealerships, whether you’re highlighting your latest inventory, answering common service questions, or guiding callers to book a test drive online.
Every message is custom scripted and professionally voiced to match your dealership’s brand, with background music chosen to fit your tone. The result is a polished, consistent caller experience that keeps callers engaged instead of frustrated, and turns hold time into an opportunity to build trust and drive showroom visits, especially since every caller kept on the line through a smooth hold experience is one less missed sale or service appointment.
Get Your Free DemoWhat’s Included in Our On Hold Advertising Service
COHM customizes on hold advertising plans to fit your dealership’s exact needs, whether you’re a single-lot operation or managing multiple locations across the country, with competitive pricing, maximum value, and no hidden fees.
Everything You Need, All in One Service
🎙️ Custom Scriptwriting
Highlights your promotions, service specials, and seasonal offers
🗣️ Professional Voice Recordings
Matched to your dealership’s brand and tone
🎵 Background Music
Selected to keep callers engaged while they wait
📂 Formatted Audio Files
Delivered ready for seamless integration with your phone system
🔁 Flexible Updates
Keep your messages fresh and relevant as promotions change
Extra Perks for Dealership Members
✔️ Free playback equipment
✔️ Complimentary script
✔️ Production support for smooth rollouts
✔️ Free auto attendant greetings
✔️ Holiday and event message options
Let us handle your dealership’s audio so every call sounds polished, professional, and on-brand, from the first ring to the showroom floor.
BASIC
$40/month
- 2 script updates per year
- Custom scriptwriting included
- Professional human voices
- Licensed background music
- No DIY steps. We handle everything
- Phone system ready
- FREE holiday production
Standard
$65/month
- Everything in Basic package +
- 5 script updates per year
- Auto attendant recordings for your phone system
- Voicemail and after hours recordings
- 15% off radio or podcast ads
- FREE holiday production
Custom Package
Custom Pricing
- Everything in Standard package +
- Unlimited updates
- Multi location services
- Bilingual voice productions
- Dedicated production manager
- Campaign scheduling
- Competitive voice exclusivity
Frequently Asked Questions
On hold marketing is the practice of playing customised promotional messages to callers while they wait on hold. Instead of silence or generic music, businesses can use this time to promote services, announce updates, or reinforce their brand.
Music on hold simply plays background music while a caller waits. On hold advertising, however, includes spoken messages that share helpful information, promotions, or business updates — making hold time more productive and engaging.
Yes! At COHM, we offer flexibility for updates with many of our plans. This allows you to tailor your messaging for seasons, holidays, or limited-time offers at no extra cost.
Most likely — yes. We support a wide range of systems, from traditional desk phones to VoIP platforms. Just send us a photo of your setup or a quick description, and we’ll confirm compatibility. If you need equipment, we provide it for free!
Why Hold Time Matters Even More at a Dealership
Phone performance data from Car Wars, which analyzed nearly 3,000 dealerships, found that 31.8% of unconnected calls were customers who simply hung up while on hold, with an average hold time of just over three minutes. Marchex data shows that up to 28% of consumers who call a dealership go on to purchase a vehicle, which means every caller kept on the line through a smooth, professional hold experience represents real sales potential, not just a routine phone call.
The Impact of Being On Hold
Now, let’s talk about the impact of client waiting times. The statistics speak for themselves:
Boosting Customer Retention
Did you know that customers are more likely to remain on the line when they hear engaging audio productions rather than silence? Our services boost client retention by up to 40%, helping to keep your callers engaged and connected.
Effective Marketing Tool
On-hold marketing leads to an average 28% increase in inquiries and requests for service and product information. This clearly demonstrates its effectiveness as a powerful marketing tool that enhances customer engagement and interest.
Seizing Opportunities
Approximately 34% of callers who disconnect from a call do not attempt to reconnect. This proves how important it is to make the most of every customer interaction. This starts the moment a client is waiting. Using creative marketing tools will keep them on the line so your team can close the sale.
Preferential Treatment
Did you know that 85% of clients prefer hearing music during wait times rather than silence? This simple detail can make a significant difference in customer satisfaction. By incorporating captivating audio productions into your on-hold messaging, you can effectively engage your customers, reduce perceived wait times, and keep them interested and informed during this crucial period. Whether it’s soothing background music or informative messages, enhancing the waiting experience can help retain customers and leave a positive impression of your brand.
Engaging Audio Productions
Studies indicate that when confronted with silence, 90% of callers disconnect the call within 40 seconds. This emphasizes the need for engaging audio productions that keep your callers interested and connected while they wait on hold. The end goal is to keep them on the line, longer.
Importance of a Great Impression
Did you know that 94% of marketing budgets are invested in getting that crucial business phone call? If people hang up the call, businesses lose their investment. This highlights just how essential it is to make a positive impression during waiting times. Using on hold advertising improves customer support and experience.
Why Should You Choose COHM?
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24 to 48 Hour Turnaround Time for Emergency Recordings
Read MoreWe understand that there are urgent situations that require prompt attention. That’s why we prioritize emergency recordings, ensuring a quick turnaround time to meet your business needs.
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Professionally Recorded & Edited Production Services
Read MoreOur team takes pride in delivering high-quality recordings. We provide professional recording and editing services to ensure that your IVR recording prompts sound polished and engaging.
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Technical Support for All Services at No Additional Charge
Read MoreWe believe in providing comprehensive support to our clients. With COHM, you’ll have access to technical assistance for all our services without any additional fees.
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Audition Services Available for Businesses Searching for a Voice
Read MoreFinding the right voice for your brand is crucial. We offer audition services, allowing you to listen to different voice samples and select the perfect fit for your IVR recordings.
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Expertise in Call Tree Mapping
Read MoreOur team has extensive expertise in call tree mapping, ensuring that your IVR system is organized, efficient and tailored to your specific requirements. We’ll help you design a call flow that maximizes customer satisfaction.
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Curated, High Quality Music
Read MoreEvery single song using for our music streaming service is hand picked by our producers. We promise high quality, easy listening experiences for your business.
Need professional audio that sounds as sharp as your brand? From on hold messaging to curated music and IVR support, COHM delivers fast, polished results — every time.
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Top 5 Promotions to Use in On Hold Advertising
Are you wondering what to say when your callers are on hold? Here are the top five things successful dealerships highlight:
Hours of Operation: Make it easy for callers to know when you’re open, where you’re located, and if you have multiple dealerships or service centers.
Promotions: Promote seasonal sales, new arrivals, financing specials, or limited-time offers to encourage callers to visit your showroom.
Dealership History or Milestones: Share your story, years in business, awards, or community involvement. This builds credibility and trust — especially with first-time
FAQ Answers: Address common questions, like service booking steps, trade-in requirements, or warranty details. This saves time for both your callers and your team.
Seasonal Messages or Tips: Provide timely advice, like winter driving tips, pre-road trip checklists, or reminders for seasonal tire changes.
Hear a sample:
We provide customized messages on hold that turn wait time into valuable marketing time. Instead of silence or generic music, your callers hear professionally crafted messages that improves customer loyalty, promotes products and services, and special offers.
Contact usHow We Create Messages On Hold?
Getting to Know the Industry
To kick things off, we dive into the client’s world by learning what kind of business they’re in and who they serve. This helps us get a real feel for their vibe—whether it's fun and upbeat, professional and corporate, serious and informative, or warm and friendly. Understanding their tone and audience from the start allows us to create audio messaging that truly reflects their brand personality and connects with their callers in a meaningful way.
Deep Dive Into Your Brand
Next, we take a virtual tour of the client’s website to get a clear sense of the brand they’ve already built. This step helps us understand their visual identity, messaging style, and overall tone. We pay close attention to the language they use, the values they highlight, and how they communicate with their audience. All of this guides us in fine-tuning our writing style to ensure the on-hold messaging feels like a natural extension of their brand—consistent, authentic, and on point.
Creating Content
Once we’ve got a solid understanding of the client’s brand, our wordsmiths get to work. We craft engaging paragraphs of content that align with their industry, reflect the tone of their website, and even echo the personality found in their social media presence. Every word is chosen with purpose—setting the stage for selecting the perfect voice and talent. This ensures the final production feels cohesive, authentic, and completely in tune with the client’s overall identity.
Teamwork with the Client
We’re all about collaboration. Once the initial script is ready, we share a draft with the client and genuinely look forward to hearing their thoughts. Their feedback is invaluable—it helps us fine-tune the tone, language, and messaging to make sure everything aligns perfectly with their audio brand. This back-and-forth ensures the final script not only sounds great but truly reflects the heart of their business. After all, no one knows their audience better than they do, and we’re here to bring that voice to life.
Picking the Perfect Soundtrack
We also love offering our recommendations for voice talent and music options to help bring the script to life. Each voice and music track carries its own personality, so we carefully consider what best fits the client’s brand—whether it’s calm and professional, upbeat and friendly, or anything in between. That said, the final decision for music and messages is always in the client’s hands. We’re here to guide the process and ensure the audio branding feels like a perfect fit, but ultimately, it’s their voice we’re helping to shape.
Polishing the Script
Once we get the green light, our writers dive back in to add the final polish to the script. This stage is all about refining the details—adjusting the flow, tweaking word choices, and structuring sentences to ensure the script sounds natural and engaging when spoken aloud. It’s not just about what looks good on paper—it’s about what sounds great in the ears of your callers. These subtle adjustments make a big difference in delivering a smooth, professional VoiceOver that truly connects for effective on hold marketing.
Bring it to Life and Share
Now, it’s showtime! Once the script is finalized, we slot it into our production queue and bring it to life. Our team gets to work—recording with the chosen voice talent, editing for clarity, and mixing in music and sound elements to create a polished, professional audio file. When everything sounds just right, we upload it directly to the client’s phone system or deliver it in their preferred format. The entire process is efficient and seamless—typically completed within just five business days.
COHM is where success takes center stage. With our reliable systems, you can build unshakeable customer satisfaction and forge lasting client relationships. Join our community of thriving clients today. Experience the COHM edge and unleash your business’s true potential.
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