Uber Eats Introduces TikTok-Inspired Video Feed for Merchant Promotion
The new feature aims to boost dish discovery and user engagement, currently in testing in select cities with global rollout plans.
- Uber Eats is introducing a new short-form video feed, allowing merchants to showcase dishes and attract new consumers.
- The feature, inspired by TikTok, is currently being tested in New York, San Francisco, and Toronto, with plans for a global rollout.
- Early data indicates that users are more confident trying new dishes after viewing the videos, appreciating details like texture and portion size.
- The videos are not considered ads, and Uber Eats is not charging merchants for content placements.
- Uber Eats has over a million merchants worldwide and has also updated its Uber Eats Manager software to support merchant growth.