Start Your Local Advertising Business
Deploy HootBoard screens in your market and instantly access a network of ad inventory. Launch a profitable business without building everything from scratch.
The Opportunity
Local businesses want to advertise where their customers are—on digital screens in their neighborhoods. But fragmented inventory makes it hard. You can be the trusted partner who solves that problem in your market.
Why HootBoard AdSpace Makes This Possible
Deploy Screens Fast
Our hardware and tech are ready to go. You focus on placement and sales.
Access Inventory Immediately
Don't wait to fill your screens. Sell ads on our network of partner screens while you grow your own.
Keep the Relationship
You control advertiser relationships and pricing. We provide the network. You keep the business growing.
The AdSpace Founder Playbook
Hardware Playbook
Vetted screen models, mounting guidance, and venue setup standards. Skip the trial-and-error.
Sales Playbook
Proposal templates, rate cards, and pitch decks built for local advertisers — adapt them to your market.
Operations Playbook
Ad approval workflows, scheduling, creative QA, billing — all the back-office work, structured.
Founder Community
Connect with other AdSpace entrepreneurs running screens across markets. Share what works.
What the First Year Can Look Like
Plant Your First Screens
Identify 3–5 high-traffic venues in your market. Sign placement agreements, deploy hardware, and go live.
Land Your First Advertisers
Use the sales playbook to close local advertisers. Start running campaigns and showing real results.
Expand the Network
Add more venues. Open a second neighborhood or vertical. Begin reselling on partner screens.
Run a Real Business
A diversified screen portfolio, repeat advertisers, and a sales pipeline that compounds month over month.
Every market is different. The shape of your first year depends on your venues, your sales rhythm, and how aggressively you expand. We help you plan the version that fits your situation.
Questions Entrepreneurs Ask
Do I need ad-tech experience to start?
No. Most AdSpace entrepreneurs come from local sales, hospitality, or small media backgrounds — not ad-tech. The platform handles the technical side. You bring the local relationships and the sales hustle.
How much capital do I need to start?
It depends on how many screens you plant first. Most new operators start with a small cluster of screens and grow from there. We'll walk you through the math during onboarding so you can plan your runway.
Do I have to source venues alone?
No. We share what's worked for other operators — venue types, pitch angles, revenue-share structures — so you're not starting cold. Local relationships are still on you, but the playbook is real.
Can I keep my existing business and add this on?
Yes — many entrepreneurs run AdSpace alongside existing local businesses (signage, marketing services, hospitality). It often fits naturally with what you're already doing.
What if I want to exit later?
Your screens and advertiser relationships are yours. The AdSpace platform stays modular — you're not locked into us for the life of your business.
Become an AdSpace Entrepreneur
Tell us about your market and vision. We'll discuss how to make it real.
Looking for a Different Path?
Whether you own screens, want to resell inventory, or want to book ad placements — there's a path for you.