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CSP Magazine: Print Rates

CIRCULATION: 100,000+

With the largest circulation reaching the most convenience store locations and decision-makers, CSP's impact and influence in the industry is unsurpassed and the print magazine continues to connect our loyal readers on a monthly basis with the content that matters most.

Print ads are tangible, have a long shelf-life, and — with the benefit of pass along readership and bonus distribution — you receive consistent exposure to a wide audience of curated c-store decision-makers.

RATES	1X	3X	6X	9X	12X	18X
Spread	$20,321	$20,247	$19,860	$19,361	$18,859	$18,239
Full Page	$10,160	$10,123	$9,930	$9,680	$9,429	$9,119
2/3 Page	$9,075	$8,882	$8,611	$8,491	$8,306	$8,051
1/2 Page	$6,527	$6,409	$6,260	$6,195	$6,068	$5,921
1/3 Page	$5,765	$5,679	$5,544	$5,483	$5,388	$5,295
1/4 Page	$5,470	$5,383	$5,270	$5,219	$5,122	$5,004

NOTE: All prices are net; rates subject to change.

CSP Magazine: Print Specs

AD TYPE	NON-BLEED (WITHIN MARGINS)	AD SPECS
Spread	-	Bleed: 17"W x 10.75"H Trim: 16.75"W x 10.5"H
1/2 Horizontal Spread	-	Bleed: 17"W x 5.5"H Trim: 16.75"W x 5.25"
Full Page	-	Bleed: 8.625"W x 10.75"H Trim: 8.375"W x 10.5"H
2/3 Vertical	4.8056"W x 9.25"H	-
1/2 Horizontal	7.29"W x 4.5"H	Bleed: 8.625"W x 5.5"H Trim: 8.375"W x 5.25"H
1/2 Vertical	3.5625"W x 9.25"H	-
1/3 Vertical	-	Bleed: 2.945"W x 10.75"H Trim: 2.82"W x 10.5"
1/3 Square	4.8056"W x 4.8"H	-
1/4 Vertical/Square	3.5625"W x 3.7"H	-

Ad submission

All ad files should be submitted via AdShuttle: www.adshuttle.com/cspmagazine

PDF file preparation

• FPDF X-1A version 1.3 (Adobe 4) mandatory
• Convert all color space to CMYK
• Convert all fonts to outlines if possible
• All images should be 300 dpi
• Flatten layers/transparencies
• Proofs are no longer required

Contact:

Heather Stenson
Production Manager
(312) 940-1979
heather.stenson@informa.com

CSP Magazine: 2025 Content Calendar

MONTH	COVER STORY	FEATURES	CATEGORY COVERAGE
January Close: 12/4/24 Mats Due: 12/9/24	C-Suite in the Hot Seat	Tobacco Regulations, Grand Openings	Tobacco: Cigarettes Foodservice: Grab and Go Truckstops Car Wash Technology
February Close: 1/8 Mats Due: 1/14	Elevating Women in Convenience	Foodservice Dayparts, M&A Year in Review	Tobacco: E-Cigarettes Candy/Snacks Foodservice: Healthy Solutions Petroleum HBC
March Close: 2/5 Mats Due: 2/10	The Convenience Consumer	Beverage Report, Future of Fuels	Tobacco: OTP Foodservice: Equipment Design Car Wash Petroleum
April Close: 3/5 Mats Due: 3/11	Category Management Handbook	Grand Openings	Beverages Candy General Merchandise Foodservice Tobacco Snacks Technology
May Close: 4/7 Mats Due: 4/11	The State of Foodservice	CRU Event Coverage	Tobacco: E-Cigarettes Candy/Snacks Foodservice: Breakfast General Merchandise Foodservice: Hot Dispensed
June Close: 5/7 Mats Due: 5/12	Top 202 *CSP Exclusive!	Inflation and the Economy's Impact	Tobacco: OTP Foodservice: Technology Financial Services Snacks & Candy HBC/General Merchandise
Special Issue Close: 5/14 Mats Due: 5/20	Behind the Counter	-	Tobacco
July Close: 6/4 Mats Due: 6/10	Theft, Safety and Loss Prevention	Independent Retailers, Tech Report	Tobacco: Snus/Alternatives/ Innovation Foodservice: Cold Dispensed Technology
August Close: 7/9 Mats Due: 7/14	The Convenience Store Design Issue	State of Snacking, Labor & Hiring	Tobacco: E-Cigarettes Dairy Car Wash Foodservice: Grocery
September Close: 8/6 Mats Due: 8/11	2025 Mystery Shop	NACS Show Guide, Grand Openings, Best New Product Contest Finalists	Tobacco Foodservice: Equipment Petroleum
October Close: 9/4 Mats Due: 9/10	The NACS Issue	Outlook Leadership Coverage, Best New Product Contest Winners	Total Nicotine Foodservice: Snack Time Petroleum Equipment Truckstops/Travel Centers Technology
November Close: 10/6 Mats Due: 10/10	The Technology of Convenience	State of Distribution Outlook Survey	Tobacco Regulation Car Wash HBC Design
December Close: 11/5 Mats Due: 11/11	Retail Leader of the Year (RLOY)	Grand Openings, NACS Show Coverage	Tobacco+ Forum Coverage Foodservice: Equipment Foodservice: Rollergrill Beverages Financial Services

For the full 2025 Content Calendar, click here.