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Progressive Dialer

Sometimes called a Power Dialer, the Progressive Dialer balances faster pace for agents with top-notch customer experience.


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What Makes a Progressive Dialer Great

Balance faster pace for agents with top-notch customer experience. When a rep completes an engagement, a new record appears on screen and is automatically dialed. This excellent balance of speed, efficiency, and customer experience means more calls and a better connect rate.

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How Progressive Dialers Work

A progressive dialer, or power dialer, automatically calls the next number on an agent’s list. One number, one agent, one call — faster. Typically paired with dynamic call scripts so that personalization can scale for each contact. Agents move through a prioritized list of known contacts quickly and thoroughly.

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When to Use a Progressive Dialer

Progressive Dialers are most useful for mid-volume outreach campaigns or for warm lead follow-ups. This dialer is best when agents do not need to review notes before a call. This is also best for cases where leads are valuable and customer experience is crucial. There’s none of the dead air that comes with some higher-volume dialers, which can lead to hang-ups and ignored calls.

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