Friday, 19 December 2008

On-hold marketing scripts

Trunkwell Leisure: On Hold Marketing Message section) (www.trunkwell.co.uk)

This is part of a longer script which plays continuosly on a loop. The brief required humorous advertisements for an event organising and corporate leisure provider. The caller hears whatever part of the message is playing at that moment. Throughout the message, background music is played.

Prompt # 1

(VO: YOU’RE A PRIEST PERFORMING A WEDDING CEREMONY)

If anyone knows of any just cause or impediment why these two persons should not be joined in holy matrimony, please declare it now...

(VO: PAUSE WHILE NO ONE ANSWERS)

FX: DISTANT SOUNDS OF PEOPLE HAVING FUN

Where is everyone? What?! They’re playing giant Jenga, having a go on the bungee trampoline and bouncing on the bouncy castle? Stuff this, I’m going to have some fun, (VO: SPEAKING HURREDLY AND A LITTLE IMPATIENTLY TO WEDDING COUPLE) yes yes, I declare thee husband and wife, now hurry up and kiss the bride!

FX: SOME MUSIC TO PUNCTUATE PROMPT AND LEAD INTO NEXT PART

Trunkwell House and Trunkwell leisure has everything you need for an unforgettable wedding. Themed weddings, casino fun and much more, speak to an event organiser about what we can do for you. Say ‘I do!’ to Trunkell Leisure.

FX: WEDDING BELLS


Prompt # 2

FX: ENVELOPE BEING OPENED

(VO: YOU’VE JUST OPENED A LETTER TO YOURSELF AND YOU’RE READING IT OUT LOUD)

Dear Mr Sidwell, following your recent interview I’m delighted to offer you the position of filing clerk, starting on Monday. Please be in at nine o’clock, as you will be required to operate your hovercraft at ten AM sharp. We will provide the safety equipment. Kind regards... what?! Have I joined the Secret Service?

FX: SOME MUSIC TO PUNCTUATE PROMPT AND LEAD INTO NEXT PART

Trunkwell Leisure’s motorised activities make team-building events with a difference! with Find out more about off-road buggy, quad bike, hovercraft and kart racing and all our corporate entertainment and events at corporatelesiure.co.uk, or please continue to hold; we’re on our way.


Prompt # 3

FX: COWBOY RIDES INTO TOWN ON A HORSE (HOOVES ETC), BRINGS HORSE TO A HALT, IT NEIGHS.

(VO: COWBOY, SOUTHERN U.S. DRAWL) They says there’s showgirls an’ cabaret entertainers whoopin’ it here all night! Hey, I’m havin’ me a shot on that ol’ Tin Can Alley, show y’all who’s boss round here, but not before I had a good chow-down on that wild-west barbeque I can smell, yee-ha!

FX: COWBOY FIRES PISTOL THEN RIDES OFF INTO PARTY, WHICH CAN BE HEARD IN THE DISTANCE

(VO: BACK TO NON-COWBOY VOICE) Trunkwell Leisure’s Wild West Themed Parties are so authentic; you’d better be careful who turns up! For details on all our themed parties, that could take you to Hollywood, Vegas or your own Winter Wonderland, simply stay on the line; we’ll be right with you.


Purity Soft Drinks Ltd: On Hold Marketing Message

www.puritysoftdrinks.co.uk

The message plays continuously, on a loop. The caller hears whatever part of the message is playing at that moment. Throughout the message, background music is played.

Prompt # 1

Welcome to Purity Soft Drinks - where drinking is a family affair. We’ve been producing soft drinks since 1892; so you could say it’s in our blood. Or is that the blood orange Juice Burst? See the full Purity range at puritysoftdrinks.co.uk, or stay on the line to speak to a member of our juicy team.


Prompt # 2

Here at Purity Soft Drinks, we believe in adopting fair and sustainable working practices. Our Fair Trade Juice Bursts, available in apple and orange flavours, are helping to provide a better deal for Third World producers. So, get one of your five daily portions and put something back into the global community with Purity; thank you for holding.


Prompt # 3

Purity Soft Drinks will liven up your taste buds, bombarding them with real fruity goodness and some crazy flavour behaviour; how about Tangerine and Blackcurrant, Apple and Honeymelon or refreshing Lemon and Lime Thirst Bursts? Thanks for holding; we’re working towards your call.


Prompt # 4

Made from one hundred percent fruit juice and no preservatives, the Juice Burst range by Purity comes in twelve varieties, including our brand new vitamin enhanced Juice Burst ACE(pron: ay-see-ee) in refreshing Pomegranate and thirst-quenching Citrus and Strawberry flavours. For a delicious and fruity health boost, choose Purity Soft Drinks.


Prompt # 5

In the Purity factory, we’re squeezed to please - our expert orange squeezing process produces ten million litres of Juice Burst every year! For a closer look at our extensive drinks range and production methods, log on to puritysoftdrinks.co.uk. Thank you for your patience; we’ll be with you as soon as we can.


Prompt # 6

Our Citrus Bursts put the zing into amazing! Gorgeous Orange, Passion Fruit and Mango or sumptuous Mandarin, Orange and Lime are just some of the varieties to choose from. Enjoy high-quality, still fruit drinks from the UK’s leading family-owned soft-drinks manufacturer, Purity.