Founding 50 FAQs

Build Community Media. Be Remembered for It.

Mainstream media doesn’t tell our stories unless something goes wrong.

GayPHX exists to do the opposite.

We’re building community-powered media that celebrates LGBTQ+ life in Phoenix — the people, the businesses, the music, the events, and the everyday moments that make this city feel like home.

The Founding 50 are the first businesses helping make that possible — and helping shape what community media looks like here.

What Is GayPHX?

GayPHX is a local-first LGBTQ+ media platform built by the community, for the community.

Local radio streaming 24/7
Phoenix-focused content, voices, and music
Community interviews, event promotion, and storytelling
A partnership with Lookout News for local headlines
Zero corporate playlists. Zero national ad noise

If someone wants to know what Phoenix sounds like, this is where they hear it.

Who the Founding 50 Is For

This program is designed for:

Small local businesses without massive ad budgets
LGBTQ+ owned businesses and allies
Brands that want meaningful community reach — not empty impressions
Businesses that understand trust > clicks

If you support our community — gay, straight, or allied — you belong here.

Why Only 50?

We’re limiting this program to 50 founding partners to protect three things:

Ad quality — no oversaturation
Listener experience — fewer, better messages
Founding value — real benefits that don’t get diluted

Once the Founding 50 spots are filled, this pricing and access will never be offered again.

What Founding 50 Members Get

🔊 Audio Advertising

10 guaranteed radio spots per month for $100
Choose 30-second or 60-second spots (same price)
Additional spots available at $25 each
Run of Schedule (ROS) placement once automation is live

🚀 Early Supporter Bonus

While our automated scheduler is in development (estimated ~3 months):

Founding 50 members receive priority rotation and increased exposure
This places you inside our first major promotional push, including early 2026 community campaigns

🎧 Production Included

Professional production of your spot included
One revision every 6 months included
Additional revisions available for $50

🌐 Digital Visibility

728×90 banner ad rotating across GayPHX platforms
Founding 50 page listing recognizing your support

🔒 Locked Pricing

Founding pricing is locked through at least 2027
As long as your subscription remains active, your rate stays protected
Cancel anytime — but Founding pricing cannot be reclaimed once canceled

Founding Status & Recognition

Being listed as a Founding 50 supporter is earned through early and sustained participation.

A minimum of six (6) consecutive paid months is required to qualify for permanent Founding 50 recognition
If a business cancels before completing six months, ads and digital placements are removed and the business will not remain listed on the Founding 50 page
Businesses that complete six or more months and later cancel will retain permanent Founding recognition, while all advertising placements are discontinued

This ensures the Founding 50 reflects real commitment — not short-term promotion.

Flexible for Real Businesses

We understand not every business operates the same way.

Spot counts can scale up or down month-to-month
Select Founding members may be approved to bank unused spots
- Up to 100 banked spots
- Maximum 10-month carryover
- Approved case-by-case

We’ll work with you when it makes sense — not force a rigid model.

Phoenix First. Always.

Our focus is Phoenix.

Phoenix-based listeners
Phoenix-centered stories
Phoenix voices shaping the sound

When people outside the city tune in, this is how Phoenix sounds to them.

That’s the halo effect — and it’s intentional.

As our scheduling and analytics mature, we’ll expand Phoenix-market outreach. Founding 50 members grow with us from the ground up.

What This Is — And Isn’t

This is:

Community media
Intentional representation
Storytelling that reflects real lives
Advertising people don’t skip because it feels relevant

This isn’t:

Political programming
Corporate radio
A charity ask
A numbers game disconnected from impact

Representation isn’t politics. It’s presence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this political?

No. We’re community-focused. We highlight people, businesses, and culture. We don’t push political agendas — though we will interview representatives or leaders who want to engage respectfully with the community.

How many listeners do you have?

We lead with Phoenix-only listening data, supported by overall growth trends. Our audience is local, intentional, and engaged — not inflated by national filler traffic.

Can I change my ad?

Yes. One revision is included every 6 months. Additional revisions are available for $50.

What happens if I cancel?

You can cancel anytime. Ads and banners are removed immediately. Permanent Founding recognition requires a minimum six-month participation period.

Who shouldn’t advertise here?

Businesses that don’t respect LGBTQ+ people or see this as performative marketing won’t be a fit. We’re intentional about who we amplify.

Ready to Be a Founder?

The Founding 50 aren’t just advertisers.

They’re the businesses that believed early — and helped build something lasting.

👉 Join the Founding 50

👉 Lock in your pricing

👉 Help shape Phoenix’s community media future