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Q.
How can a small foundation like ours afford to hire
a celebrity?
A. UNDERWRITING! StarLink
will send you materials on how to get your celebrity and related
costs underwritten. All corporations allocate "X"
number of dollars per calendar year to donate for tax purposes.
The corporations have THREE BIG REASONS to give some
of that to you! 1. Tax write off. 2. Alignment
with celebrity. 3. Marketing/advertising (signage, etc.
at your event). Use the request form to get your free
info pack today!
Q. What is the biggest
money maker for charities? Golf Tournament? Speaking
event? Concert?
A. Although every event is
different, concerts (such as during a gala) usually bring
in the most revenue.
Q. How does a golf tournament
usually go?
A. The best plan is to bring
your golf celebrity in the night before. Then usually
the next day's tournament begins with a shotgun start. Each
foursome plays a hole with the celebrity, and a photo is taken.
That evening often holds an award dinner and the celebrity
stays as a guest.
Q. And a gala concert?
A. The dinner is held first,
then award ceremonies, and then the concert. The concert is
generally 1 hour. Sometimes a local dance band is hired
for dance music afterwards, depending on the crowd. Often,
a "meet & greet" is arranged afterwards
for major donors.
Q. How do I even know
how to plan something like this?
A. Easy! Request StarLink's
free planning guide!
Q. How do I know who we
can afford?
A. StarLink will take your
budget and genre desired and run a customized list for you!
Q. What other expenses
are there--in addition to the celebrity's fee?
A. Airfare, ground transportation,
hotel. We hope you can get those expenses underwritten
too.
For a CONCERT, there are production fees as well. This
includes backline rental (drum kit, piano, etc), staging,
sound, lights, hospitality, etc. STARLINK WILL MAKE
SURE YOU GET THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES ON ALL THESE SERVICES
IF WE ARE PRODUCING. AND REMEMBER: WE PRODUCE FOR NO
FEE; A HOTEL ROOM AND AIRFARE ONLY! And we will make
sure you and the celebrity are both very happy.
Q. Why would StarLink
get a lower fee than anyone else?
A. StarLink is well established
in the show business community and understands the art of
the deal. We have also networked with agents, managers,
attorneys and celebrities themselves over the years and have
made close and lasting friendships. Unlike other companies,
we've never been involved in legal disputes, bankruptcy or
collection actions. Our above board policy has inspired
trust and fair treatment within the entertainment industry.
Q. Where do I start?
A. Contact StarLink for an
info packet. The amount of information in these is AMAZING!
Use the request info form, or pick up the phone and
call 408. 268. 9688. Give us as much information as
possible so we can customize your packet. We'll also
be able to answer questions on the phone before and after
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