MAISONNEUVE MAGAZINE ASSOCIATION

What MAISONNEUVE MAGAZINE ASSOCIATION does

Maisonneuve Magazine Association is a Canadian non-profit organization founded in 2002 by Derek Webster in Montreal, Quebec. It publishes Maisonneuve, a quarterly print and digital magazine covering arts, culture, politics, literature, and social issues. The publication operates out of the Petite Patrie neighborhood of Montreal and has reached its 100th issue as of Summer 2026, marking over two decades of continuous quarterly publication. The magazine has earned two Magazine of the Year honors at Canada's National Magazine Awards (2004 and 2012) and is staffed by a small editorial team led by Editor-in-Chief Rosie Long Decter and Publisher Jennifer Varkonyi.

The product portfolio centers on a single quarterly magazine distributed in print and digital formats, supported by a website (maisonneuve.org) hosting individual articles, blog posts, and a digital archive of past issues. The underlying technology is a standard content management and digital publishing platform with no proprietary features or disclosed AI capabilities. Articles include a mix of long-form journalism, fiction, poetry, essays, and criticism drawn from a network of hundreds of named contributors. The current issue (Issue 100, Summer 2026) demonstrates ongoing coverage across arts funding, healthcare, surveillance, refugee policy, and cultural criticism.

Revenue is generated through a direct-to-consumer subscription model with regional pricing (Canadian one-year at $24.95 to international one-year at $42) and supplementary advertising sold via [email protected]. The non-profit association structure suggests potential for grants or donations, though none are disclosed. The target audience is urban, educated adults aged 25–50 with university degrees, primarily in Canada with additional U.S. and international reach. The magazine distributes through direct subscriptions and newsstands, with no enterprise customers, partnerships, or external funding disclosed.

Name

MAISONNEUVE MAGAZINE ASSOCIATION

Legal name

Maisonneuve Magazine Association

Website

https://maisonneuve.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Maisonneuve Magazine Association is a Montreal-based non-profit publisher of a quarterly print and digital magazine covering arts, culture, politics, and literature. Founded in 2002, it serves urban, educated Canadian readers through direct subscriptions and newsstand distribution, having published 100 consecutive issues by Summer 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Literary and Cultural Magazine

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120), Periodical Publishers (51312)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Culture & Literary Magazines (MPAJAEAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Politics, Current Affairs & Social Commentary Publishing (MPAJAAAM), Alternative/Independent Newsweeklies & Opinion Press (MPAJADAH)

Keywords

• Literary magazine publishing
• Cultural commentary journalism
• Print and digital subscriptions
• Arts and culture media
• Independent magazine association

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Subscription Sales: Annual, biennial, and triennial subscriptions sold directly to consumers at various price points depending on geographic region (Canada, USA, International). Digital and print access included with subscription.
2. Advertising: Business inquiries for advertising are directed to [email protected]. Advertise page requests rate cards via email.
3. Non-profit Association Model: Established in 2002 as a non-profit association, with founding editor Derek Webster. This organizational structure suggests potential for grants, donations, or membership support in addition to subscription revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Maisonneuve publishes a quarterly Canadian literary and cultural magazine available in both print and digital formats, featuring long-form journalism, fiction, poetry, essays, reviews, and cultural commentary across arts, politics, and social issues. The magazine is sold through paid subscriptions on its website (maisonneuve.org) at regionally tiered prices for Canadian, American, and international readers, and is also distributed via newsstands. The organization operates a website hosting individual articles, blog posts, news updates, and a full archive of past issues.

Product overview

Maisonneuve Magazine is a Canadian literary and cultural publication published by the Maisononneuve Magazine Association, a non-profit organization based in Montreal. The magazine serves as a single, unified publication offering a diverse range of commentary across the arts, sciences, daily and social life. The product portfolio includes the core magazine (print and digital), individual articles and features, blog posts, news updates, subscription services, and an archive of past issues. The magazine has won multiple National Magazine Awards including Magazine of the Year in 2012 and 2004, and publishes quarterly issues featuring journalism, fiction, poetry, essays, and cultural reviews.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maisonneuve Magazine (Print and Digital Quarterly Publication) A Canadian literary and cultural magazine published quarterly out of Montreal, offering in-depth journalism, fiction, poetry, essays, reviews, and cultural commentary across arts, sciences, and social issues. Available in print and digital formats to subscribers and through newsstands.
• Maisonneuve Subscription Plans Paid annual, biennial, and triennial subscriptions providing print and digital access to Maisonneuve magazine. Canadian subscriptions start at $24.95/year (1-year), $36.95 (2-year), $44.95 (3-year). American subscriptions are $30/year (1-year), $42 (2-year). International subscriptions are $42/year.
• Past Issues Digital Archive

Quantifiable outcome

• Sold out initial limited distribution at launch
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/maisonneuvemag
• Facebookfacebook.com/maisonneuvemagazine

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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