How can I listen to STAR on my mobile device?
You can listen to STAR on your phone, or tablet. The STAR app is available here on either the AppStore and Google Play. These links are also available by clicking on the Apple or Android buttons below or on the top right of this page.
How can I listen to the STAR Channels on my Alexa device?
Once you’ve completed the initial setups for your ECHO, DOT or other Alexa device, be sure it’s connected to your Wi-Fi. All commands must be the exact words as indicated below.
To listen to STAR 88.3:
- Step 1: Say “Alexa enable skill.”
- Alexa will ask which skill you want to enable
- Step 2: Say “STAR 88 Three” (one-time setup)
- Step 3: Once the skill is enabled, say “Alexa, play STAR 88 Three.”
- Step 1: Say “Open STAR 88 Three“
- Wait for Alexa to explain options and then say “Help“.
- Step 2: Say “Alexa, what is the song name?”
- Alexa will say the song name and the artist.
To listen to STAR Classics:
- Step 1: Say “Alexa enable skill.”
- Alexa will ask which skill you want to enable
- Step 2: Say “STAR Classics” (one-time setup)
- Step 3: Once the skill is enabled, say “Alexa, play STAR Classics.”
- Step 1: Say “Open STAR Classics“
- Wait for Alexa to explain options and then say “Help“.
- Step 2: Say “Alexa, what is the song name?”
- Alexa will say the song name and the artist.
To listen to the STAR Christmas Channel:
- Step 1: Say “Alexa enable skill.”
- Alexa will ask which skill you want to enable
- Step 2: Say “STAR Christmas Channel” (one-time setup)
- Step 3: Once the skill is enabled, say “Alexa, play STAR Christmas Channel.”
- Step 1: Say “Open STAR Christmas Channel“
- Wait for Alexa to explain options and then say “Help“.
- Step 2: Say “Alexa, what is the song name?”
- Alexa will say the song name and the artist.
NOTE: If you hear Alexa say ‘connecting to STAR 88-3 through TuneIn,’ this will play the station but it is not our primary feed.
If you have any further questions or having difficulty getting your device to connect to us, you can click the Amazon Echo button at the top right of this page or you can reach out to don@star883.com
How can I advertise my business on STAR?
Because of FCC rules, we can’t run commercials like you hear on other stations…BUT… you can become a “Business Sponsor” or even an “Impact Partner”. Either way, you can greatly benefit from your name being heard on STAR because our listeners love to support businesses who share their values!
BUSINESS SPONSOR:
With a monthly gift, we can air a short “acknowledgment” that simply mentions your business name, the services you provide, and where you’re located.
Along with that, your information will be added to our on-line Business Directory to where we can list further details about your business including a Google map of your location, and a link to your web site. With the on-line listing, there are additional ways and creative things we can do to help promote your business. To find out more, we encourage you to contact Tracy Bullion who can explain some of these options to you.
IMPACT PARTNER:
These are businesses and organizations who support STAR financially at a very significant level. These are some of the partners you see on our web site. If you’d like to discuss what becoming an Impact Partner could look like for your business or organization, please contact Melissa Montana
How can I contact Brant and Sheri?
All of the DJ’s can be contacted via e-mail using [firstname]@star883.com. You can also visit our Contact page. Brant and Sherri also have a toll-free number that you can call. It’s 1-855-90-BRANT.
How can I contact Penny on Keep the Faith?
If you have a story to share with Penny for ‘Keep the Faith’ she can be reached at 1-404-741-1047.
How do I sponsor a day on STAR?
It’s pretty easy and a great way to celebrate a family birthday, anniversary or special event such as a graduation, a wedding, confirmation, or a specific milestone or accomplishment. For a gift of $480.00 (or $40 per month over 12 months), your message will play on STAR a total of 8 times during the broadcast day.
To get started, simply go to the Day Sponsor Page and fill out the on-line form and choose your desired payment method.
If you’re not prepared to send in the message at the time you reserve your day, that’s OK, you can always come back to this page later. We just need your message AT LEAST 7 days before your scheduled day.
If we have not received your message as your day approaches, you will receive two reminder e-mails before your scheduled day. Recorded messages cannot exceed 30 seconds which is typically 75 words. Because of music licensing, we cannot use songs or song clips but you may request to have a STAR DJ record your message based on availability.
If you don’t have e-mail or internet, we can mail a form to you as long as you have a valid mailing address. We will include a return envelope for you to send the form back to us and if necessary, you can also include your check or credit/debit card for payment. A full payment or at least one monthly payment must be received before your scheduled day in order for your message to be aired.
Please note:
-Your sponsored day may be shared with 1 other donor. If you wish to have an exclusive (Full day sponsorship), you may do so for a donation of $960, or a monthly payment of $80 over a 12-month period. Your message will then air 16 times throughout the day.
-STAR reserves the right to edit or modify announcements to fit program requirements.
How do you pick the songs that get played?
Songs that are played on STAR 88.3 are determined by members of the STAR 88.3 Music Team. While you are always welcome to send in a request for a song to be played on the station, we encourage you to join the Music Team to where you can vote on these songs by participating in our regular surveys.
I’m an artist. How do I get my songs considered for airplay?
It’s very rare that a music station in this day in age can break a song or an artist. While we encourage local artists to pursue their gifting, we also want to help you in any way we can by giving you direction on what we feel would be most beneficial for you. We have strong relationships with many promoters throughout the country who specialize in working songs by independent Christian artists to radio. We encourage you to contact these promoters who can help you better understand how this elaborate process of getting your songs on the radio really works:
55 Promotion – Josh Lauritch – josh@55promotion.com
Chris Hauser Promotions – hauserpromotions@comcast.net
Matt Ingle Promotions – matt@mattinglepromotions.com
Grant Hubbard – granthubbard@comcast.net
Andrea Kleid – andrea@boxerpoet.com
Meredith Leatherwood – meredith@leatherwoodpromotions.com
What are ways our organization can get an event promoted on STAR?
There are several ways depending on the nature of the event along with availability. The most important thing to know is that our calendar is nearly full most of the year, but here are a few options to consider:
1. Community Calendar – Your event can be posted on star883.com. It’s FREE of charge for any like-minded organization who may have a very limited (if any) budget. All events sent to us for consideration are previewed to make sure they are in line with the values that STAR promotes at all times.
2. Request a DJ (Public Appearance) – Invite a STAR radio personality to speak or serve as emcee at your special event. A talent fee is required. In some cases, we would also setup a table. (See next item).
3. Van Stops – These can look different based on the event. Most common is where we come to your event, set up a table and give away stuff. It’s typically staffed by a STAR 88.3 Street Team member and possibly a STAR radio personality. For an additional charge, we can also have our mascot STARRY appear at your event, especially if it’s event geared toward younger kids. There’s also the option (an additional charge) of a STAR 88.3 personality hosting a “Live Broadcast” from your location. For a typical event, we are on site for three hours.
*** For a paid-ticked event, we would ask for complimentary tickets for staff members, clients, volunteers and listeners. The number of tickets will vary depending on the type of event and promotional value. *** Please note that certain restrictions apply because of our license with the FCC. Contact us for details.
4. Sponsor a day – This is a creative way to promote your event. A paid 30-second recorded announcement ($480.00 or $40.00/month) would air on STAR during the day you wish for it to play on the station. Depending on the type of event as well as availability, it can be scheduled to air a week before the event, the day before, or the day of the event as long as the annoucement is turned in on time and the first monthly payment has been received.
Because of the high demand of requests, it is crucial that you contact us as soon as possible so that we have enough time to consider your event. Based on the extent of the event, we recommend anywhere from 90 days to 6 months notice. Some events may require even more time. Your event is important to us, so we will do what we can to support you. As noted above, certain restrictions may apply in how we can promote your event, so please contact us so that we can answer your questions.
