From Rides to Reach: Mobility Media Unlocked with Matt Trandall

From Rides to Reach: Mobility Media Unlocked with Matt Trandall

Author: Kantar & Saïd Business School, Oxford University August 6, 2025 Duration: 26:48

Mobility media is turning everyday rides into powerful brand moments—blending digital precision with real-world presence to deliver contextual, location-aware ad experiences. While these new ad formats drive a lot of value for brands, there are still challenges in scaling mobility-based ad network, from responsible data use, and what it means to create seamless, omnichannel campaigns.

 

In this episode of Kantar’s Future Proof Podcast, host Nicole Jones, Chief Media Commercial Officer at Kantar, sits down with Matt Trandall, Head of West at Lyft Media, to explore the fast-evolving world of mobility media. From pioneering streaming audio to redefining rideshare advertising, Matt shares his journey and Lyft’s transformation into a dynamic, data-driven media platform. Listen for a glimpse into what’s next for Lyft Media—from AI and smart cities to the future of autonomous advertising.


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