ORLANDO, Fla., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), a leading influencer marketing company that makes Creator Economy solutions for marketers, reported its financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Q1 2025 Financial Summary Compared to Q1 2024 Total revenue increased 15% to $8.0 million, compared to $7.0 millionRevenue from core operations (excluding Hoozu) increased 23%Managed Services bookings totaled $7.5 million, compared to $9.3 millionManaged Services revenue increased 18% to $7.9 million, compared to $6.7 millionTotal costs and expenses decreased 22% to $8.6 million, compared to $11.0 millionNet loss was $0.1

ORLANDO, Fla., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), a leading influencer marketing company that makes Creator Economy solutions for marketers, announced today that its conference call to review and discuss its first quarter 2025 financial results will begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on May 13, 2025. IZEA's Chief Executive Officer Patrick Venetucci and Chief Financial Officer Peter Biere will host the call, followed by a question and answer period. Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Time: 5:00 p.m. EDT 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 befo

ORLANDO, Fla., March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), a leading influencer marketing company that makes Creator Economy solutions for marketers, reported its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. Q4 2024 Financial Summary Compared to Q4 2023 Total revenue increased 23.7% to $11.0 million, compared to $8.9 millionManaged Services bookings increased 52.8% to $11.7 million, compared to $7.6 millionManaged Services revenue increased 24.0% to $10.9 million, compared to $8.8 millionTotal costs and expenses increased 28.0% to $14.2 million, compared to $11.1 millionNet loss was $4.6 million, including $

ORLANDO, Fla., March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of services, technology, and data for the Creator Economy, announced today that its conference call to review and discuss its fourth quarter 2024 and full-year financial results will begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on March 27, 2025. IZEA's Chief Executive Officer Patrick Venetucci and Chief Financial Officer Peter Biere will host the call, followed by a question and answer period. Date: Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025 Time: 5:00 p.m. EDT 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) mi

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., 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., Aug. 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 second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Q2 2024 Financial Summary Compared to Q2 2023 Total revenue decreased 14.9% to $9.1 million, compared to $10.7 millionManaged Services revenue decreased 16.6% to $8.9 million, compared to $10.6 millionSaaS Services revenue increased 244.3% to $0.2 million, compared to $0.1 millionTotal costs and expenses decreased 3.1% to $12.0 million compared to $12.4 millionNet loss was $2.2 million compared to a ne

ORLANDO, Fla., July 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 second quarter 2024 financial results will begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Aug. 14, 2024. IZEA's Chairman and CEO, Ted Murphy; President and Chief Operating Officer, Ryan Schram; and Chief Financial Officer, Peter Biere, will host the call, followed by a question and answer period. Date: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 Time: 5:00 p.m. EDT Toll-free dial-in number: 1-877-407-4018 International dial-in number: 1-201-689-8471 Please call the

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hoozu, a leading influencer marketing agency and a subsidiary of IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), proudly announces the acquisition of 26 Talent, a distinguished Australian talent management agency. This strategic acquisition strengthens Hoozu's capabilities and expands its footprint in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, in line with IZEA's global M&A strategy. 26 Talent is renowned for its exceptional representation of top-tier influencers and creators, offering robust talent management and innovative marketing solutions. The agency will be folded under Huume, Hoozu's talent representation business. Mikhailla Fitzgerald, Founder and CE

ORLANDO, Fla., May 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of influencer marketing technology, data, and services for the world's leading brands and agencies, today announced that its Board of Directors have adopted a limited duration stockholder rights plan (the "Rights Plan") under which stockholders will receive rights to purchase a new series of preferred stock in certain circumstances. The Board of Directors adopted the Rights Plan following the rapid accumulation of stock by a single investor. The Rights Plan is designed to protect all stockholder interests by reducing the likelihood that any person or group could gain control of the Com

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ORLANDO, Fla., March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of influencer marketing solutions for the Creator Economy, announced today the appointment of Frank Carvalho as Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Carvalho, a seasoned marketing leader with a track record of driving growth and innovation, joins IZEA after serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Foap, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the company's global footprint and strengthening partnerships with major social platforms. Carvalho brings more than 30 years of global, award-winning experience in marketing, sales, and digital transformation. His passion for impactf

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., May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), a leading influencer marketing company that makes Creator Economy solutions for marketers, announced today that it has commenced a modified "Dutch auction" tender offer (the "Offer") to repurchase up to $8,700,000 of its common stock. Under the terms of the Offer, IZEA is offering to purchase shares of its common stock at a price not less than $2.30 and not more than $2.80 per share, which maximum price equals approximately 120% of our 90-day volume-weighted average purchase price of $2.29 per share through May 12, 2025. The Offer will commence on May 16, 2025, and expire at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on Jun

ORLANDO, Fla., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), a leading influencer marketing company that makes Creator Economy solutions for marketers, announced today that it intends to commence a modified "Dutch auction" tender offer (the "Offer") to repurchase up to $8,700,000 of its common stock. Under the terms of the proposed Offer, IZEA will offer to purchase shares of its common stock at a price not less than $2.30 and not more than $2.80 per share, which maximum price equals approximately 120% of our 90-day volume-weighted average purchase price of $2.29 per share through May 12, 2025. The Offer will commence on May 16, 2025 and expire at 5:00 p.m., Eastern

ORLANDO, Fla., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), a leading influencer marketing company that makes Creator Economy solutions for marketers, reported its financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Q1 2025 Financial Summary Compared to Q1 2024 Total revenue increased 15% to $8.0 million, compared to $7.0 millionRevenue from core operations (excluding Hoozu) increased 23%Managed Services bookings totaled $7.5 million, compared to $9.3 millionManaged Services revenue increased 18% to $7.9 million, compared to $6.7 millionTotal costs and expenses decreased 22% to $8.6 million, compared to $11.0 millionNet loss was $0.1

ORLANDO, Fla., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), a leading influencer marketing company that makes Creator Economy solutions for marketers, announced today that its conference call to review and discuss its first quarter 2025 financial results will begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on May 13, 2025. IZEA's Chief Executive Officer Patrick Venetucci and Chief Financial Officer Peter Biere will host the call, followed by a question and answer period. Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Time: 5:00 p.m. EDT 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 befo

ORLANDO, Fla., March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), a leading influencer marketing company that makes Creator Economy solutions for marketers, reported its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. Q4 2024 Financial Summary Compared to Q4 2023 Total revenue increased 23.7% to $11.0 million, compared to $8.9 millionManaged Services bookings increased 52.8% to $11.7 million, compared to $7.6 millionManaged Services revenue increased 24.0% to $10.9 million, compared to $8.8 millionTotal costs and expenses increased 28.0% to $14.2 million, compared to $11.1 millionNet loss was $4.6 million, including $

ORLANDO, Fla., March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of services, technology, and data for the Creator Economy, announced today that its conference call to review and discuss its fourth quarter 2024 and full-year financial results will begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on March 27, 2025. IZEA's Chief Executive Officer Patrick Venetucci and Chief Financial Officer Peter Biere will host the call, followed by a question and answer period. Date: Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025 Time: 5:00 p.m. EDT 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) mi

ORLANDO, Fla., March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of influencer marketing solutions for the Creator Economy, announced today the appointment of Frank Carvalho as Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Carvalho, a seasoned marketing leader with a track record of driving growth and innovation, joins IZEA after serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Foap, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the company's global footprint and strengthening partnerships with major social platforms. Carvalho brings more than 30 years of global, award-winning experience in marketing, sales, and digital transformation. His passion for impactf

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

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