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Lyft Media

Lyft Media

Lyft Media connects brands with engaged, captive audiences during rideshare journeys through in-car displays, app placements, and vehicle wraps, leveraging first-party data for targeted campaigns.

lyft.comSan Francisco, California, United StatesFounded 2017Parent: Lyft Inc.

Last updated May 11, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Industry
Out-of-Home Advertising / Rideshare Advertising
Business Model
Advertising Platform
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
51-200
Funding
N/A
Stock Symbol
LYFT
Parent Company
Lyft Inc.
API Available
Limited
Market Position

Leading rideshare advertising platform in North America alongside Uber Advertising

Overview

Lyft Media is the advertising arm of Lyft, one of North America's largest rideshare platforms. The division provides brands with multiple advertising touchpoints to reach engaged audiences during their rideshare journeys. Through its advertising offerings, Lyft Media enables marketers to connect with passengers via in-car tablet displays, in-app advertising placements, and vehicle wrap campaigns that turn Lyft cars into mobile billboards. As a subsidiary of Lyft Inc., Lyft Media leverages the parent company's extensive rideshare network and first-party data to offer targeted advertising solutions. The platform provides access to millions of riders across major metropolitan areas, offering brands the ability to reach consumers in a captive, premium environment. Lyft Media positions itself as a unique out-of-home and digital advertising channel that combines physical presence with digital targeting capabilities. The advertising division serves as an additional revenue stream for Lyft while providing advertisers with innovative ways to reach urban, mobile audiences. Lyft Media competes in the broader out-of-home advertising space alongside traditional OOH providers and other rideshare advertising platforms, differentiating itself through its integration with Lyft's technology platform and rider data.

Products & Features

In-Car Tablets

Digital advertising displays mounted in Lyft vehicles that deliver video and interactive content to passengers during rides

In-App Advertising

Ad placements within the Lyft mobile app reaching users before, during, and after their rides

Vehicle Wraps

Branded vehicle wrap campaigns that turn Lyft cars into mobile billboards across urban markets

Sponsored Rides

Branded ride experiences and promotional campaigns that subsidize rides for passengers

Key Features
First-party rideshare audience dataCaptive audience engagement during ridesGeographic and demographic targetingMulti-format advertising optionsBrand safety in premium environmentMeasurable campaign performanceUrban market concentration
Use Cases
Brand awareness campaigns in urban marketsProduct launches targeting mobile consumersLocal business promotion in specific marketsEntertainment and movie advertisingRetail and restaurant promotionsEvent marketing and sponsorshipsCPG brand campaigns
Customer Segments
National brandsEntertainment companiesConsumer packaged goods companiesRetail brandsRestaurant chainsTechnology companiesMedia and streaming services

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