A faster start to the new quarter

Posted by PH Audio on April 29, 2010 @ 9:56 am
Categories: News

Following our recent conference, PH Media’s sales team put on their racing coveralls for the 2010 PH Media Group Go-Kart Grand Prix.

PH Media Group's sales team

This year’s event took place at Daytona Manchester, where after loads of thrills and a fair few spills, the heats revealed a strong grid for the final race.

The podium | Terry (2nd), Jason (1st), Tom (3rd)

Tight lines and tidy cornering gave Ops Director Jason Daye first place, with Sales Execs Terry Rodgers and Tom Ritchie taking second and third.

But trophies aren’t the full story – the day’s fastest laps were put down by Simon La Band, Mark Williamson and Kieron Driscoll.

What’s a better way of saying ‘please hold’?

Posted by Mariela on April 16, 2010 @ 4:43 pm
Categories: On-Hold Messaging
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on hold messages

An extreme, but relevant point

The psychology of torture identifies repetition as a method of afflicting suffering. Let’s not go into the details because we’re heading on to a downer, but suffice it to say, repetition is not endearing. We’ll call it audioboarding. Most people are familiar with this particular method of audioboarding, a favourite on car journeys worldwide:

“Are we nearly there yet? Are we nearly there yet? Are we nearly there yet? Are we nearly there yet? Are we nearly there yet? Are we nearly there yet? Are we nearly there yet?”

Annoying isn’t it? Isn’t it? Isn’t it? Sorry. The repetition of the above question reflects the passenger’s desire to be distracted from the monotony of the journey, rather than the need to know exactly what time they’ll reach their destination. ...read more

Have you chosen the wrong hold music?

Posted by Matt on April 8, 2010 @ 1:51 pm
Categories: Audio Branding
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It’s for you | (c) Mugley @ Flickr

Too often, choosing royalty-free music to play on hold means choosing the track that’s least annoying.

Our business is based on the idea it shouldn’t have to be like that.

But if you make a conscious decision to improve the way your brand sounds, you’re starting to think about strategy. After all, you’re now shaping the way clients hear you – creating associations that connect sounds to images.

So, whether you’re making the most of an audio branding service like ours, or simply paying for a licensed track you think works well with – and best represents – your brand, it makes sense to think about what kind of audio fits with people’s image of your company.

Get this wrong, and you could end up sending mixed messages. ...read more

PH Media Group sponsors cup final winners

Posted by PH Audio on April 1, 2010 @ 11:55 am
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Fletcher Moss Rangers F.C. team photo

Fletcher Moss Rangers F.C. Under 13s, sponsored by PH Media Group, won the prestigious Manchester County Sunday Cup on Sunday 28th of March. They beat rivals Northside JFC, in what was a thrilling encounter.

PH Media Group – proud sponsors of Fletcher Moss Rangers F.C.

Fletcher Moss, who train in Mersey Bank, thrashed their opponents 7-1 to win the cup, scoring some wonderful goals and playing some great junior league football. PH Media Group officials watched their team bring home the silverware – another sound investment from PH Media!

Visit the Fletcher Moss website for further details on their famous cup victory…