White Tops

White Tops

White Tops

"White Tops" is the official magazine of the CFA. The White Tops began as a newsletter in May 1927.


A top-notch, full color magazine that keeps the circus industry connected with news, articles and history and is sent to members 4 times per year. 


Advertising in the White Tops is a great way to reach fans and show folks in the Circus world. See the rates below. 

Editor

Samuel Patrick Smith

P.O. Box 787

Eustis, Florida 32727

Graphic Design

Jessica Friend

Reena Kamboj

Creative Consultant

Tim Tegge

Editorial Advisors

Jan Biggerstaff

Maxine House

Tim Tegge

Copy Editors

Lauren Jurgensen

Back Issues

Pete Adams

941-378-9596

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Advertising Rates - White Tops Rate Card

All ads must be in CMYK color and digital format. (No spot color)

If an ad is not submitted in proper format for offset printing, a setup charge may be applicable.


Member rates are only available to tents, tops, and members for non-commercial messages. All other advertising is at commercial rates including members advertising products or services.


Submit articles and artwork to the Editor.  Articles should be submitted as Microsoft Word Documents. Photo's should be in the following formats: JPEG, TIFF, or PNG. Photo's may be emailed to the editor. If the file is too large, send the files through wetransfer.com. WeTransfer is a free service but you will need to create a free account to use it.


Frequency discounts and other conditions may apply. Please contact the editor for more information.


Editor: Samuel Patrick Smith

Secretary Treasurer: Cheri Stout


White Tops Rate Card

Page Size Commercial Member
Full $325.00 $225.00
Half $180.00 $125.00
Quarter $100.00 $70.00
Eighth $55.00 $40.00

Submission Deadlines

  • Spring: April 1, 2024
  • Summer: July 1, 2024
  • Fall: October 1st, 2024
  • Winter: January 1, 2025

White Tops Editor

Samuel Patrick Smith launched SPS Publications, Inc in 2006. The company produces magazines, books, and other printed and digital material for organizations and authors throughout the United States. Smith has edited and supervised the publication of more than 25,000 pages for print and digital media.

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