CMBA is excited to once again coordinate collaborative advertising opportunities designed to increase the visibility of Maine’s cooperative economy while lowering the cost barrier for individual co-ops through shared participation.

These programs aim both to highlight participating co-ops individually and to educate broader audiences about the strength, diversity, and impact of Maine’s cooperative ecosystem.

Below are two upcoming opportunities open for interest to members of CMBA – deadline June 15, 2026.

Overview

Participate in a collaborative full-color, full-page advertisement in the upcoming MOFGA Fall Magazine and Common Ground Fair Guide.

As in previous years, the ad will:

• Highlight participating co-ops through logo placement
• Educate readers about Maine’s cooperative economy
• Include a QR code (in bottom right corner) linking to participating co-op websites

This publication reaches a broad statewide audience with strong alignment around local food systems, sustainability, and community economies.

Estimated Exposure

Based on prior publication metrics, the MOFGA ad opportunity is estimated to provide approximately:

• 70,000 print impressions
• 10,000 online impressions

Participation Pricing

Participation is offered on a cooperative sliding scale:

• $225 – Supporter Rate
  (helps subsidize reduced-rate participation while still saving ~$350 compared to a standalone 1/8 page ad) 
• $150 – Standard Rate
  (offers substantial shared-cost savings while saving ~$425)
• $125 – Reduced Rate
  (intended for smaller or emerging co-ops while saving ~$450)

Participation Details

• Participation capped at 14 co-ops
• First-come, first-served basis
• Interest form deadline: June 15
• Final confirmation expected by end of June

Fill out the interest form below:

Overview

This collaborative package combines several coordinated advertising placements across multiple Maine publications.

Current planned placements include:

• A 1/2-page print + small digital ad in Amjambo Africa (3-month placement)
• A full-page ad in Down East (August or September issue)
• A back cover placement in The Bollard October issue (Co-op Month)

Together, these placements aim to amplify awareness of Maine’s cooperative economy across diverse audiences and communities.

The ads will collectively:

• Highlight participating co-ops through logo placement
• Promote awareness of cooperative business models
• Include a QR code (in bottom right corner) linking to participating co-op websites

Estimated Exposure

Combined estimated exposure across publications includes approximately:

• 290,578 print impressions
• 120,000 online impressions

Estimated Participation Cost

Projected pricing depends on participation levels.

• Estimated cost with 14 participating co-ops: ~$510 per co-op
• Estimated cost with 10 participating co-ops: ~$714 per co-op

Final pricing will be confirmed once participation levels are known.

Participation Details

• Participation interest currently being gathered
• Placement reservations dependent on participation levels
• Additional details and timelines will follow upon confirmation

Fill out the interest form below:

Why Collaborative Advertising?

Collaborative advertising allows co-ops to:

• Increase visibility at a significantly reduced individual cost
• Reach broader audiences through coordinated messaging
• Highlight the diversity of Maine’s cooperative economy
• Strengthen public awareness of cooperation across sectors

These efforts reflect the cooperative principle of cooperation among cooperatives and help build a stronger, more connected cooperative ecosystem in Maine.