Cruise Line Sees Increase in Rebooking Trips with Branded Calling

A cruise line struggled to rebook previous passengers because its outbound calls were indistinguishable from the daily deluge of robocalls. Without brand identification, even loyal travelers were hesitant to answer, leading to defensive interactions, short call durations, and stagnant conversion rates. Branded calling replaced anonymous numbers with the cruise line's official brand name, ensuring that every answer came from a high-intent passenger ready to discuss their next vacation.

More calls answered with a duration of a minute or longer.

Ignored Calls Caused at Stall in Conversions

A cruise line struggled to rebook previous passengers because its outbound calls were indistinguishable from the daily deluge of robocalls. Without brand identification, even loyal travelers were hesitant to answer, leading to defensive interactions, short call durations, and stagnant conversion rates.

Connections Skyrocketed with Branded Calling

By implementing INFORM® Branded Calling the cruise line replaced anonymous numbers with its official brand name, ensuring that every answer came from a high-intent passenger ready to discuss their next vacation. The quality of the connections skyrocketed.

Engagement Rates Increased 27%

With First Orion's branded calling, the quality of the connections skyrocketed, resulting in a 27% lift in calls lasting 60 seconds or longer. This transparency turned every engagement into a high-value conversation, ultimately driving a 9% increase in conversions.

Christine Hegg, Senior Partnership Manager at First Orion, named to CRN's 2026 Women of the Channel list.
May 4, 2026

Christine Hegg of First Orion Named to 2026 CRN Women of the Channel

First Orion's Christine Hegg, Senior Partnership Manager, has been named to CRN's 2026 Women of the Channel list, recognizing her leadership in expanding First Orion's channel ecosystem and driving partner-led growth.
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First Orion Introduces SIP Redirect Call Authentication Integration to Expand Access to Trusted, Logo Branded Calling
April 30, 2026

First Orion Introduces SIP Redirect Call Authentication Integration

First Orion has introduced a new patented SIP redirect-based call authentication integration that lets enterprises authenticate outbound calls and deliver INFORM Branded Calling at scale, while expanding access to call authentication beyond the limits of in-band frameworks like STIR/SHAKEN.
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First Orion Signs Agreement to Deliver INFORM Branded Calling to Boost Mobile Subscribers
April 8, 2026

First Orion Signs Agreement to Deliver INFORM® Branded Calling to Boost Mobile Subscribers

First Orion has signed an agreement with Boost Mobile to deliver INFORM® Branded Calling, enabling Boost subscribers to see business display names on incoming calls and expanding branded calling reach for First Orion customers.
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