The newly released 2026 LGBTQ Marketplace Guide is more than a report. It is a reflection of who we are today and how far we have come. Twenty years ago, our community lived largely on the margins of media and marketing. A handful of print magazines. A few early websites. Limited visibility. Today… that story has completely changed.
We are now a 30-million-plus-strong community in the United States, with an estimated 1.4 trillion dollars in buying power. That is not just influence. That is undeniable economic power, and we power it.
The guide highlights that 87% of LGBTQ adults are active on social media daily and that digital platforms have become the heartbeat of our culture, our connection, and our advocacy. This is where our stories are told. This is where movements are built, and this is where visibility becomes transformation. But tonight… we celebrate something even more personal. Because right here in South Florida… our voices are being recognized on a national level. Two of our own publications, OutClique and Out South Florida, are featured in this national guide as key regional media outlets shaping LGBTQ storytelling in the United States. South Florida voices. On a national stage. That matters.
This guide makes something very clear. We are no longer a niche. We are a force. The LGBTQ+ community has transformed the landscape. Additionally, the data shows that over 70% of LGBTQ consumers actively support brands that support us. That means our voices move markets, shape culture, and create accountability. This is not just progress. This is legacy, and this is only the beginning.
