Uber looks to boost digital ad revenue with new advertising division


FILE PHOTO Ubers logo is pictured at its office in Bogota Colombia December 12 2019. Picture taken December 12 2019. REUTERSLuisa Gonzalez

FILE PHOTO: Uber's logo is pictured at its office in Bogota, Colombia, December 12, 2019. Picture taken December 12, 2019. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

(Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc has launched a new advertising division as the ride-hailing firm looks to diversify its revenue sources through tie-ups with brands and marketers.

With a reach of 122 million monthly active users globally, the company said on Wednesday it will sell ad space inside its ride-hailing and UberEats apps, along with in-vehicle digital ads, sponsored mails and storefront ads.

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