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1.
2.
In
the
past
decade,
South
Florida
has
witnessed
growth
in
its
Gay,
Lesbian,
Bisexual
and
Transgender
(GLBT)
community
that
was
literally
unimaginable
at
the
dawn
of
the
millennium.
A
population
of
roughly
180,000
individuals
that
was
scattered
from
the
Palm
Beaches,
Broward
and
into
what
was
then
called
Dade
County
has
exploded
into
a
potent
and
geographically-‐linked
force
living
in
predominantly-‐gay
exurbs
(notably
in
South
Beach,
Victoria
Park
and
Wilton
Manors)
that
is
likely
to
reach
500,000
individuals
in
just
the
next
few
years.
In
word
and
deed,
this
renaissance
has
truly
given
new
definition
to
the
rallying
cry
“We’re
here,
we’re
queer.”
It
was
only
a
matter
of
time
before
such
a
diverse
and
economically
powerful
community
would
want
a
source
of
news
and
information
that
was
geared
to
its
unique
needs.
In
January
2000,
attorney
and
activist
Norm
Kent
answered
that
call,
with
the
publication
of
The
Express,
Florida’s
first
truly
GLBT
source
of
local
and
national
news,
health
and
fitness
information,
entertainment
and
business.
The
impact
of
The
Express
was
felt
far
outside
South
Florida,
with
national
and
international
recognition
quickly
accruing,
and
a
rush
by
some
of
the
best-‐known
names
and
minds
of
the
day
to
publish
their
views
and
ideas
within
its
pages.
The
Express
filled
an
important
niche
in
the
life
of
South
Florida’s
expanding
GLBT
community.
And
then,
in
2003,
it
literally
became
history.
In
spite
of
the
exponential
growth
of
the
region
and
its
GLBT
population
during
the
ensuing
years,
no
publication
stepped
in
to
fill
the
breach
and
offer
the
degree
of
factual,
thought-‐provoking
journalism
The
Express
provided
South
Florida
and
its
GLBT
citizens.
Until
now.
In
December
2009,
Norm
Kent
announced
the
inauguration
of
a
new
publication
to
serve
the
unique
and
varied
needs
of
South
Florida
and
its
fast-‐growing
GLBT
community.
SouthFloridaGayNews.com
joins
the
traditions
of
investigative
and
informational
print
journalism
with
the
real-‐time
impact
and
urgency
of
24-‐
hour
Online
News,
and
brings
it
to
our
readers
in
a
concise,
understandable,
thought-‐provoking
format.
From
interviews
with
local
news-‐makers
to
the
latest
information
on
HIV/AIDS,
South
Florida
has
not
seen
this
degree
of
GLBT
journalism.
Until
now.
On
behalf
of
Publisher
Norm
Kent,
I
invite
you
to
take
a
moment
to
read
the
attached
SouthFloridaGayNews.com
Media
Guide,
which
goes
into
detail
about
our
circulation,
readership
profile,
distribution
(over
350
distribution
points,
including
the
South
Florida
7-‐11
store
locations
–
the
nation’s
only
weekly
GLBT
news
publication
so
distributed),
rate
card
information,
etc.
Our
reporting,
writing
and
features
reflect
the
diversity
and
needs
of
our
growing
community,
and
we
invite
you
to
become
a
part
of
it,
with
display
advertising
in
both
our
print
and
Web
editions.
Call
us
today
at
954.530.4970.
SouthFloridaGayNews.com:
Gay
News.
Straight
Facts.
Warmest
regards,
Cliff
Dunn
SouthFloridaGayNews.com
Display
and
Internet
Marketing
Manager
3. Headlines
MEDIA GUIDE 2010
South Florida is home to one of the most di-
verse and dynamic Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual and
Transgender communities in the world, with
metropolitan GLBT population numbers in
our area expected to top 500,000 in just
the next couple of years. Our communityÕ s
stories are as unique as the individuals who
live them. Such a potent force in the cul-
ture, economics and politics of the region
deserves a source for news and information thatÕ s as
dedicated as the people we write for and about.
The first decade of the 21st Century has seen a GLBT renaissance in South Florida, including the gentrifi-
cation of numerous Ò gayborhoodsÓ in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Issues facing GLBT
persons are numerous and complex, from partnership and employment benefits to adoption and civil lib-
erties, marriage rights, health care and end-of-life choices. Such a varied agenda deserves careful reporting
and thorough analysis. At SFGN, we have writers and columnists with the background and credentials to
help you come up with real world answers for our lives. WeÕ re SFGN: Gay News. Straight Facts.
local news
From the openly gay sheriff Õ s deputy who preyed upon undocumented immigrant men, to the
nation’s second-highest-ranked openly-gay municipal official (Broward County Mayor Ken
Keechl, whose top-spot-title was usurped when Houston elected its own openly-gay
mayor), South Florida is both a microcosm of news for the greater GLBT nation at
large and an epicenter for events of wider-ranging import - ground zero for numer-
b le: ous GLBT issues. We look at local news and events and report it from all angles,
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righ es. So world at large, so does the news of the nation hit us where we live. New Hampshire’s gay
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marriage law. The elevation of openly-gay clergy to the upper hierarchies of their faiths. Less
reverent men of the cloth who abuse their callings, and their parishioners. Conservative politi-
cians caught in compromising positions (in some instances with women – and men – who are not their
spouses). Anti-GLBT policies abroad. The future of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. If a story has national import –
and local impact – you’ll find it in SFGN.
4. entertainment
MEDIA GUIDE 2010
From Lady Gaga’s wild antics to what’s hot (and what’s not) in local nightlife, SFGN has the most compre-
hensive entertainment coverage of any GLBT publication in South Florida. Dining reviews of local restaurants.
An all-inclusive events calendar. The hottest acts in the hottest venues. Interviews with movers and shakers.
Music. Film. Dining. Charity. Nightlife. Networking. Events. ThatÕ s Entertainment!
Business
From domestic partnership benefits in the workplace, to the purchasing power of gay tourism dollars. From
the most powerful GLBT captains of industry, to the complexities of 21st Century commerce and finance.
These issues directly impact our readers and their quality of life. Expert writers and newsmaker interviews
help our readers become in-the-know, in language thatÕ s easy to read, understand and process. From the mar-
ket to the marketplace, from Wall Street to Wilton Drive, the business of America is business, and we break it
down for you. The Straight Facts about Gay Business News.
opinions/editorials
There are issues that directly affect GLBT
concerns every day. Some of the finest
minds and experts on GLBT issues make
their home on our pages. From the activ-
ism and authorship of New York City-based
Wayne Besen, to the views and opinions
of publisher and columnist Norm Kent,
prepare your thoughts to be provoked.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Ours
might raise some blood pressure.
sports, HealtH & Fitness
What do John Amaechi, Billy Bean, Rudy
Galindo, Greg Louganis, Gareth Thomas,
Natalie Cook and Holly Metcalf have in
common? We’d never tell – but they did, and in the process became role models for other athletes, all out and
proud. On the field of sport, it’s perseverance, stamina and drive that stand out above all. In SFGN, you’ll find
the best of the best, along with information and advice on achieving and maintaining your own good health.
From the latest in treatments to new studies on mental and physical health and wellness, weÕ ve got your most
valuable asset covered: you.
classiFieds
Buy. Sell. Trade. Services and support. Massage and personals. Automotive, marine, electronic and electrical.
Positions sought (and wanted). It’s not confidential, but it is in the SFGN Classifieds, brought to you in partner-
ship with Hotspots Magazine, your neighborhood going out guide.
5. By-tHe-numBers
MEDIA GUIDE 2010
• 88% of gay newspaper readers say they would be more likely to support
businesses which advertise in a gay publication than ones that did not
• 64% of GLBT consumers are very open about their sexuality with close friends
• Over one-in-five GLBT households have children
• South Florida’s gay and lesbian population may be one of the largest, and, from a
demographic standpoint, one of the most attractive, with a full-time GLBT popula-
tion of easily 500,000
• Among GLBT individuals who identify themselves as consumers of news, 94% at-
tended or graduated college; 89% are employed; 66% own their primary residence
and the average value of their primary residence exceeds $160,800
• 63% of GLBT consumers purchased a cell phone last year
• 32% of GLBT consumers have at least two telephone lines in their home
• 25% of GLBT consumers purchased a car last year
• 43% of GLBT consumers plan to purchase/lease a new vehicle in the next 24
months (compared to 30% of heterosexuals)
• 73% of GLBT consumers plan to redecorate their house or apartment
(compared to 65% of heterosexuals)
• 48% of GLBT consumers spend more than 16 hours weekly online (excluding email)
• 9% of GLBT consumer time spent online is dedicated to Internet commerce
• Most important voting issue:
Lesbians – gay marriage
Gay Males – the economy
• Weekly spending on alcohol (median) $31 Likelihood of
buying a product
• 31% regularly make stock investments or using a service
12%
advertised in a Unlikely
• 19% gave over $1,000 to charity last year gay publication.
• Personal Internet Usage (per week) 88%
Lesbians – 10 hours Likely
Gay Males – 12 hours
6. • TV Viewing (per week) 10 hours I go out of my way to
MEDIA GUIDE 2010
buy products from
• Dine out per week 3.5 times companies that 12%
advertise to Disagree
• Guardian of a cat 39%
gay consumers. 47%
• Guardian of a dog 48% 47% Somewhat
Agree Agree
• Drive a hybrid car 3%
• Prefer vodka among spirits 52%
• Purchased a plasma or HDTV in the last year 18.0%
• Purchasing Behavior: other things being equal, GLBT consumers believe companies
should do the following when reaching out to the GLBT population: advertise in gay media (72%);
establish and publicize progressive policies towards GLBT employees (71%);
show GLBT images in advertising (50%)
• When GLBT consumers conduct business, it is important
their financial institutions:
. . . are very knowledgeable and experienced (89%);
. . . have friendly and responsive employees (80%);
. . . provide fast, efficient service (78%);
. . . have competitive pricing (70%);
. . . provide a variety of methods to access accounts (65%);
. . . are convenient to where they live or work (64%);
. . . have inclusive policies and ban discrimination against people like them (57%)
• GLBT consumers most frequently use their credit cards for
a) entertainment expenses
b) travel expenses
c) emergencies
• The top three financial worries of GLBT consumers are
a) loans and debts
b) healthcare costs
c) retirement
• The three most attractive features for GLBT
consumers when choosing credit cards are
a) interest rate
b) credit limit
c) good rewards program
Sources: Witeck-Combs Communications, Harris Interactive, Simmons Gay & Lesbian
Markey Studies, MRI Advocate Subscriber Studies, Community Marketing, Inc. Gay &
Lesbian Consumer Index, Gay & Lesbian Market Research Reports, U.S. Census data.
7. ADVAnTAGeS OF SouthFloridaGaynews.com
MEDIA GUIDE 2010
SFGN is the Only Real Newspaper for the Motivated, Affluent and Informed GLBT community of Miami-
Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, and all of South Florida.
SFGN delivers Hard and Accurate Journalism, Political Analysis, Entertainment, Insightful Opinions and Edi-
torials, the Latest Health and Fitness News, and Honest Feature Reporting of the Genuine Issues and Items
that Impact our Community.
SFGN highlights and promotes the businesses and professionals, as well as individuals and organizations,
that make a difference in the way we live our lives.
SFGN covers the Politics, People, Passions, and Personalities that direct and drive our Diverse Community.
South Florida is the gay and lesbian tourist Mecca, the epicenter for hundreds of thousands of dollars spent
on our shores and in our businesses; because GLBT persons are financially-solvent and hard-working, with
significant disposable incomes, advertisers wisely and vigorously pursue GLBT dollars.
15,000 copies are distributed at over 350 distribution points weekly throughout Miami-Dade,
Broward and Palm Beach counties; in addition, SFGN is the nationÕ s only gay newspaper distributed at all
local 7-11 stores.
The print edition is read, brought home and shared with others in the community; the online edition is
updated daily, with real-time News and Analysis of the Important Issues impacting our Readers.
8. SouthFloridaGaynews.com policies
MEDIA GUIDE 2010
SFGn is published weekly by SouthFloridaGaynews.com, Inc. The Publisher is Norm Kent.
The sexual orientation of advertisers, photographers, writers, or any persons portrayed in SFGn should
neither be inferred or implied by their publication.
All written copy, display copy, illustrations and photographs are published with the understanding that
the advertisers are fully authorized and have secured proper written consent for the use of all submitted
ad materials.
Advertiser warrants that SouthFloridaGaynews.com, Inc. may lawfully publish said materials and
advertisers agree upon submission of any materials for publication to hold the publisher harmless for all
expenses stemming from such publication, and to assume all liability for any expense, loss or damages
incurred as a result of publication.
SouthFloridaGaynews.com, Inc. accepts no responsibility for ads created by outside agencies or
individuals or for errors or omissions in any published ad and cannot be held liable for any loss or damag-
es resulting from our failure to publish any ad or to print and distribute the advertised number of copies.
SouthFloridaGaynews.com, Inc. reserves the right to edit or reject any advertisement which the
Publisher believes is in poor taste, or which advertises or promotes illegal items or activities.
Advertisers agree prior to placing ads that if there is a publication error by our newspaper, the liability of
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reproduction in whole or in part of SFGn ads or copy is impermissible without the written consent of
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MEDIA GUIDE 2010
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