Premier Guide Miami — Our Story
Premier Guide MiamiOur Story
Independent · Unsponsored · Since 2009

Our Story

17 Years · Miami · South Florida

Independent.

Unsponsored.

Always Free.

Premier Guide Miami is an independent publication covering the arts, culture, food, music, and lifestyle of South Florida. Founded in 2009 by Daedrian McNaughton, PGM has grown into one of the region's most trusted voices — with over 1,923 stories, 344 exclusive interviews, and a front-row seat to the moments that define this city.

Our platform documents the artistic, social, and structural evolution of the region through a singular, enduring blueprint: Live Miami.Love Miami.Play Miami.

The Story Behind PGM

Premier Guide Miami (PGM) started in 2009 out of a simple, independent love for the city. No sponsors, no corporate funding — just a notebook, a camera, and a desire to capture what it actually feels like to live, love, and play in the Magic City.

Over the years, PGM's rhythm has evolved. For a long time, my days were split between the ground in Miami and the skies as a flight attendant. Traveling the world taught me a lot about hospitality, culture, and what truly makes a community special. But no matter what corner of the globe I landed in, my focus always pulled right back home to South Florida.

Even during the years when I was flying more than I was attending front-row events, PGM kept its pulse on the city, quietly documenting its growth.

Today, the wings are tucked away, and the focus is fully back on the ground. PGM remains what it has always been: a boutique, independent chronicle of Miami's culture, food, and music. We don't cover everything, and we don't accept payments for editorial features. We just share the moments, the show logs, and the local flavors that make this city worth falling for.

Thanks for being here in the crowd with us.

— Daedrian McNaughton, Creator & Curator

Who We Are

Aerial view of Miami Beach coastline

On Assignment

A look at a few of the rooms, stages, and community spaces PGM has documented over the last 17 years.

PGM in the room — South Florida cultural event
PGM credentialed access — Miami event
PGM in the room — South Florida event
PGM credentialed access — fashion and culture
PGM in the room — Miami cultural moment
PGM credentialed access — South Florida event
PGM in the room — Miami event coverage
PGM team on assignment — Paris
PGM at the booth — Brightline Miami Grand Central
PGM in the room — Brightline Grand Central event
PGM on assignment — live concert coverage 2009
PGM credentialed — University of Miami 2010
PGM on assignment — ESPN Chalk Talk 2010

USPA-Credentialed · 17 Years · 344 Exclusive Interviews

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