Here are 11 tips to help you start your advertising career: Pursue opportunities to continue your education. Use your portfolio strategically. Find a professional mentor. Take opportunities to gain professional experience. Develop a professional network. Expand your skill set. Hone your communication skills.
If you want to sell ad space, there are three options. You can either go direct with one-on-one sales which means you'll need more time and resources than the two other methods; or affiliate marketing; or SSPs (supply-side platforms). However, each of these approaches has its pros and cons.