4 - IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (0001495231) (Issuer)

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4 - IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (0001495231) (Issuer)

4 - IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (0001495231) (Issuer)

4 - IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (0001495231) (Issuer)

4 - IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (0001495231) (Issuer)

4 - IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (0001495231) (Issuer)

4 - IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (0001495231) (Issuer)

Ladenburg Thalmann upgraded IZEA Worldwide from Sell to Neutral and set a new price target of $4.50

Ladenburg Thalmann downgraded IZEA Worldwide from Neutral to Sell and set a new price target of $3.00

LADENBURG THALM/SH SH downgraded IZEA Worldwide from Neutral to Sell

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), a premier provider of influencer marketing technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy, reported its financial and operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Q3 2024 Financial Summary Compared to Q3 2023 Total revenue increased 12% to $8.8 million, compared to $7.9 millionManaged Services bookings increased 11% to $7.9 million, compared to $7.1 millionManaged Services revenue increased 10% to $8.6 million, compared to $7.8 millionTotal costs and expenses increased 73% to $18.2 million, including a $4.0 million non-cash charge for goodwill impairment, compared to $10.5

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the leading influencer marketing company empowering the Creator Economy, today released the fourth annual "Trust in Influencer Marketing" report. Based on U.S. consumer sentiment, the report reveals critical shifts in how people trust, discover, and engage with brands through influencer marketing. The report shows that 77% of respondents prefer content created by social media influencers over scripted advertising from marketing professionals, and 85% of social media users trust sponsored posts from influencers more than celebrities. Additionally, since 2022, TikTok and Instagram have grown tremendously

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy, announced today that its conference call to review and discuss its third quarter 2024 financial results will begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Nov. 14, 2024. On this call, IZEA's Chief Executive Officer Patrick Venetucci and Chief Financial Officer Peter Biere will discuss earnings for the third quarter 2024. Date: Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 Time: 5:00 p.m. EST Toll-free dial-in number: 1-877-407-4018 International dial-in number: 1-201-689-8471 Please call the conference telephone number five (5) minutes before th

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of services, technology, and data for the Creator Economy, today announced that it has been recognized by Comparably in the categories of Happiest Employees, Best Company Perks & Benefits, and Best Company Work-Life Balance. Comparably is a leading workplace culture and compensation monitoring platform. The awards are based on anonymous employee feedback submitted on Comparably.com. "Our people are the driving force behind IZEA's success, and their well-being is a top priority," said Patrick Venetucci, CEO of IZEA. "We are proud to receive these recognitions, which reflect our commit

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of services, technology, and data for the Creator Economy, today announced an equity award granted on October 15, 2024, as a material inducement to the employment of the Company's newly hired Chief Talent Officer, Kerry Griffin. In connection with Ms. Griffin's appointment as Chief Talent Officer, effective October 15, 2024, IZEA granted Ms. Griffin an employment inducement award consisting of 50,000 time-based restricted stock units ("RSUs"). The RSUs will vest quarterly over four years, beginning January 31, 2025. Vesting is subject to the recipient's continued service through each

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of services, technology, and data for the Creator Economy, today announced the appointment of Kerry Griffin as the company's first-ever Chief Talent Officer (CTO). Griffin's appointment underscores IZEA's focus on fostering an exceptional workforce and cultivating a strong, collaborative culture as the company moves into its next chapter of growth. Griffin brings over two decades of leadership experience in human resources, specializing in talent acquisition, organizational development, and building high-performing, inclusive teams. Most recently, she served as Chief Talent Officer at

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), a leading provider of technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy, today announced a partnership with GP Investments, Ltd. and a series of value creation actions. Antonio Bonchristiano and Rodrigo Boscolo of GP Investments, a global investment firm with flexible, long-term capital, are joining IZEA's Board of Directors. These appointments reflect GP's substantial IZEA shareholding and its track record in creating value across a range of enterprises. Regarding the partnership with GP Investments, Patrick Venetucci, CEO of IZEA said, "IZEA will benefit from Antonio and Rodrigo's experience and s

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), a leading provider of influencer marketing technology today announced the appointment of Patrick Venetucci as the company's new Chief Executive Officer. A transformational leader with a proven track record of spearheading rapid growth and innovation, Mr. Venetucci brings more than 30 years of experience in the marketing and media industries, as well as extensive M&A expertise. "Patrick's experience is a great fit for IZEA's future," said Lindsay Gardner, Chairman of IZEA. "His deep expertise in social, mobile, and data, along with his visionary leadership, will drive our continued growth. Venetucci has

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy, today announced that IZZY, its groundbreaking AI assistant with capabilities fine-tuned for influencer marketing professionals, is now available to users of IZEA Flex, its comprehensive influencer marketing platform. Combining the power of IZEA's BrandGraph and IZEA Flow with a large language model (LLM), IZZY is an advanced AI assistant that brings a new level of efficiency and precision to influencer marketing campaigns. Initially unveiled by IZEA CEO Ted Murphy at the second annual AI Days event during the Cannes Lions In

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy, released the 2024 China edition of its research report, "Trust in Influencer Marketing," today. The report is based on Chinese consumer sentiment and examines the effectiveness of influencer marketing in terms of consumer trust and engagement. The survey found that social shopping is far more accepted in China than in the United States. 92% of all respondents aged 18 to 60+ have made purchases through a social media platform's shopping feature, and 18-to-29-year-olds in China are five times more likely to have purchased

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of services, technology, and data for the Creator Economy, today announced that it has been recognized by Comparably in the categories of Happiest Employees, Best Company Perks & Benefits, and Best Company Work-Life Balance. Comparably is a leading workplace culture and compensation monitoring platform. The awards are based on anonymous employee feedback submitted on Comparably.com. "Our people are the driving force behind IZEA's success, and their well-being is a top priority," said Patrick Venetucci, CEO of IZEA. "We are proud to receive these recognitions, which reflect our commit

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of services, technology, and data for the Creator Economy, today announced an equity award granted on October 15, 2024, as a material inducement to the employment of the Company's newly hired Chief Talent Officer, Kerry Griffin. In connection with Ms. Griffin's appointment as Chief Talent Officer, effective October 15, 2024, IZEA granted Ms. Griffin an employment inducement award consisting of 50,000 time-based restricted stock units ("RSUs"). The RSUs will vest quarterly over four years, beginning January 31, 2025. Vesting is subject to the recipient's continued service through each

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of services, technology, and data for the Creator Economy, today announced the appointment of Kerry Griffin as the company's first-ever Chief Talent Officer (CTO). Griffin's appointment underscores IZEA's focus on fostering an exceptional workforce and cultivating a strong, collaborative culture as the company moves into its next chapter of growth. Griffin brings over two decades of leadership experience in human resources, specializing in talent acquisition, organizational development, and building high-performing, inclusive teams. Most recently, she served as Chief Talent Officer at

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), a leading provider of influencer marketing technology today announced the appointment of Patrick Venetucci as the company's new Chief Executive Officer. A transformational leader with a proven track record of spearheading rapid growth and innovation, Mr. Venetucci brings more than 30 years of experience in the marketing and media industries, as well as extensive M&A expertise. "Patrick's experience is a great fit for IZEA's future," said Lindsay Gardner, Chairman of IZEA. "His deep expertise in social, mobile, and data, along with his visionary leadership, will drive our continued growth. Venetucci has

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy, announced today that it has been honored with three awards at The 2024 Stevie® Awards for Great Employers. The company was recognized for its remote workplace and exceptional leaders. IZEA won a Gold level award in the Achievement in Managing a Remote Workplace category. Ted Murphy, the founder and CEO of IZEA, received an award in the People-Focused CEO of the Year category. Kaila Kowalski, Senior Director of People Operations, was recognized with a Silver award in the Chief Happiness Officer of the Year category. This marks

ORLANDO, Fla., July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), a global leader in creator marketing, today announced the addition of The Reiman Agency, an innovative sports and celebrity marketing firm to its family of companies. Alden Reiman, Founder and CEO of The Reiman Agency, has been appointed Managing Director and will bring his extensive experience and expertise to the role. Alden Reiman is a seasoned executive with a distinguished career in sports, media, and entertainment. As a former branding executive at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and the National Football League (NFL), Reiman has developed a deep understanding of the sports industry. His comprehensive

ORLANDO, Fla., May 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy, today announced it has earned a 2024 Great Place To Work® Certification™, from Great Place To Work®. The award is based entirely on current employees' experience working at IZEA. The survey found 92% of employees feel welcomed when joining the company and 80% of IZEAns say it is a great place to work compared with 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company. "We are incredibly proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work®. This certification is a testament to our dedicated team, who are the heart and soul of IZEA," said

ORLANDO, Fla., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy, today announced it is hosting its AI Days for the second consecutive year at this year's Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. AI Days will take place June 16-21, 2024, with a series of personalized live demonstrations to showcase a brand new set of generative AI tools that IZEA. AI Days at Cannes 2024 presents an unparalleled opportunity to engage with IZEA's CEO and senior team members, exploring the fusion of human creativity and machine learning in shaping the future of influencer marketing. Attendees will have

ORLANDO, Fla., April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy, announced today that it has been named one of Ragan's Top Places to Work for Employee Wellbeing: Small and Mid-Size Organization. CEO Ted Murphy was also named a winner in the Best CEOs/Presidents category at Ragan's Workplace Wellness Awards. IZEA also received an honorable mention in the Employee Experience Initiatives/Programs category. This recognition from Ragan, a leading public relations and communications services firm, placed IZEA and Murphy alongside renowned companies and leaders from organizations such as Bank o

ORLANDO, Fla., March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of influencer marketing technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy, today announced CEO Ted Murphy was named one of the three 2024 People of the Year in the Ragan Communications Workplace Wellness Awards. The list of CEOs/Presidents of the Year recognizes those who have promoted physical health, mental resilience, a culture of work-life balance, and more. Ragan Communications, a leading public relations and communications services firm, holds its annual Workplace Wellness Awards program to recognize innovative company programs and senior leaders who prioritize wellness wi