UrbanGeekz extends its content platform to Moovn riders

Award-winning digital news platform UrbanGeekz has entered right into a first-of-its-kind partnership with ride-hailing app Moovn.

This wide-ranging distribution agreement gives riders all over the world direct access to UrbanGeekz’s offering of multicultural content right from the comfort of Moovn’s ridesharing vehicles. According to a Moovn press release enables its passengers to read, watch and have interaction with UrbanGeekz content that has been seamlessly integrated into the app’s interface. The collaboration marks the primary time a Black-owned news platform has entered right into a content partnership with a ride-sharing mobile app.

Seattle-based Moovn Founder and CEO Godwin Gabriel said, “I am very excited about this fantastic partnership…” We consider this agreement will add tremendous value to our Moovn riders and users, who can now directly access UrbanGeekz content raid- , and even not drive, thanks to our subscription campaigns and email marketing.”

The agreement expands UrbanGeekz’s reach, providing passengers all over the world with access to breaking news, articles, expert columns, analytical articles, product reviews and original video content. Gabriel added: “This will expand UrbanGeekz’s global reach to our international audience and subscriber base.”

Aligning with UrbanGeekz’s mission to function a trusted source for diverse audiences, this partnership expands viewership in major U.S. and African cities. How BLACK ENTERPRISES noted that in 2023, UrbanGeekz partnered with CultureBanx to highlight members of the Black Innovation Alliance.

Moovn’s partnership with UrbanGeekz marks the Black-owned tech company’s expansion into the ridesharing space. Gabriel, who faced investment challenges after starting his business in 2014, has grown his company to meet specific transportation needs all over the world, as previously reported TO BE. Currently operating in several cities all over the world, with plans to expand into Western and emerging markets, Moovn is offered in New York, Seattle, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Nairobi, Arusha, Lusaka and 4 cities in Tanzania, including Gabriel’s hometown of Dar- es-Salaam.

“Our Africa strategy has paid off greatly and we have increased our market presence on the continent. We are currently positioning ourselves to be the third ridesharing option in the United States,” Gabriel stated in a press release. “Part of our expansion strategy includes entering at least nine U.S. cities by the end of the year. We are currently piloting our services in Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, Massachusetts; and San Francisco, California.”

UrbanGeekz content is now available via the Moovn app.