Getting Started

Jan 15, 2026

Green Fern

Get Started with Ad-Hopper

Ad-Hopper connects advertisers with a distributed network of independent Hoppers who display digital ads in high-traffic, real-world locations.
This page outlines how to join the platform and begin participating.

Choose How You Want to Partner

Ad-Hopper is a two-sided platform. Select the option that best fits your role.

For Hoppers

Earn income by displaying digital advertisements while moving through high-foot-traffic areas such as malls, campuses, and city centers.

Who This Is For

  • Individuals looking for flexible, location-based earning opportunities

  • People who prefer active, non-driving gig work

  • Those with access to a tablet or iPad and time to spend in public spaces

What You Do

  • Use your own tablet mounted on an Ad-Hopper backpack

  • Start sessions when and where you choose

  • Display ads while moving through public, high-visibility locations

  • Earn based on verified impressions generated during active sessions

Basic Requirements

  • A compatible tablet or iPad

  • Ability to operate legally in public or permitted private spaces

  • Willingness to use the Ad-Hopper app during active sessions

  • Compliance with local laws and property rules

Getting Started as a Hopper

  1. Complete the signup form

  2. Verify your identity and payment details

  3. Download the Hopper app

  4. Prepare your tablet setup

  5. Start sessions when it fits your schedule

For Advertisers

Run location-aware digital advertising campaigns that reach real people in the real world.

Who This Is For

  • Local and regional businesses

  • Brands seeking measurable, offline exposure

  • Companies looking for alternatives to static billboards and online ads

What You Get

  • Mobile digital ad placement in high-footfall areas

  • Verified impression tracking using location and visibility signals

  • Transparent campaign reporting and analytics

  • Flexible campaign configuration and budgets

Campaign Basics

  • Minimum campaign spend applies

  • Pricing is based on CPM

  • Ads are delivered dynamically based on location and availability

  • Performance data is aggregated and anonymized

Getting Started as an Advertiser

  1. Create an advertiser account

  2. Set up your campaign and upload creatives

  3. Fund your campaign

  4. Launch and monitor performance via the dashboard

Platform Standards and Transparency

  • Hoppers operate as independent contractors

  • Advertisers do not receive personal Hopper data

  • Location and session data are used solely for verification and analytics

  • Payments and payouts are handled through trusted third-party providers

Ready to Continue?

Select your role below to begin onboarding.

  • Become a Hopper → [Start Hopper Signup]

  • Run Ads → [Start Advertiser Signup]

A member of the Ad-Hopper team may reach out if additional verification or setup assistance is required.

Start Advertising Smarter Today

Run campaigns that move through cities, not static timelines.

Start Advertising Smarter Today

Run campaigns that move through cities, not static timelines.

Start Advertising Smarter Today

Run campaigns that move through cities, not static timelines.