#41 Paul Wright, Uber Advertising

Episode 41,   Jan 17, 11:22 AM

In the first episode of 2024, Paul Wright, Head of Uber Advertising, UK and Ireland, joins Vincent Flood, Editor-in-Chief at VideoWeek. Wright has helped launch Uber's advertising business in the UK and Ireland, opening up the unique targeting potential of the Rides and Eats apps.

One year into the role, Wright lays out the direction of travel for the young ads business, including its video plans and first-party data offering. He also discusses his inroads into the industry as an early media sales employee at Sky, and reflects on his days at iAd, Apple's first advertising venture.