IZEA Worldwide, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, creates and operates online marketplaces that connect marketers and content creators. Its technology solutions enable the management of content workflow, creator search and targeting, bidding, analytics, and payment processing. The company engages creator for influencer marketing campaigns, and to create content for the marketers' use and distribution. It primarily sells influencer marketing and content campaigns through sales team, as well as IZEAx Exchnage, BrandGraph, Shake, and TapInfluence platforms. The company was formerly known as IZEA, Inc. and changed its name to IZEA Worldwide, Inc. in August 2018. IZEA Worldwide, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Florida.
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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.
IZEA Worldwide (NASDAQ:IZEA) reported quarterly losses of $(0.20) per share. This is a 11.11 percent decrease over losses of $(0.18) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $6.953 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $9.000 million by 22.74 percent. This is a 20.43 percent decrease over sales of $8.738 million the same period last year.
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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
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 07, 2023 (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 it acquired Zuberance, a pioneering advocate marketing software platform. Zuberance provides marketers with the tools to build white-label communities of their customers and influencers while engaging these communities to serve as advocates for their brand, leading to low-cost content creation. Zuberance joins IZEA's family of software platforms, which recently crossed 1 million registered users. Advocate Marketing leverages the authentic voices of a brand's most satisfi
Orlando, Florida, Sept. 19, 2023 (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, announced today that it has been honored with three awards at The 2023 Stevie® Awards for Great Employers. The company was recognized for its remote workplace and exceptional leaders. IZEA was honored in the Achievement in Managing a Remote Workforce category. Ted Murphy, the Founder and CEO of IZEA, received an award in the People-Focused CEO of the Year category. Kaila Kowalski, Director of Workplace Culture & Communications, was recognized in the Chief Happiness Officer of
Orland, Florida, Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of influencer marketing technology, data, and services for leading brands, today announced the appointment of Ross Yellowlees as the company's General Manager, Emerging Markets — a newly created role. Yellowlees will join IZEA's Managed Services leadership council and be responsible for building a team of influencer marketing professionals who identify and scale new market opportunities for IZEA on a geographic and/or sector basis. Prior to joining IZEA, Yellowlees held roles of advancing leadership responsibility within advertising and marketing at Bell Canada, Jungle Creations, an
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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
ORLANDO, Fla., May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of influencer marketing technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy, reported its financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Q1 2024 Financial Summary Compared to Q1 2023 Total revenue decreased 20.4% to $7.0 million, compared to $8.7 millionManaged Services revenue decreased 21.2% to $6.7 million, compared to $8.5 millionSaaS Services revenue increased 9.1% to $0.3 million, compared to $0.2 millionTotal costs and expenses decreased 9.1% to $11.0 million compared to $12.1 millionNet loss was $3.3 million compared to a net loss of $2.8
ORLANDO, Fla., May 01, 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 first quarter 2024 financial results will begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on May 15, 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, May 15, 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 c
ORLANDO, Fla., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), a premier provider of influencer marketing technology, data, and services for the world's leading brands, reported its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023. Q4 2023 Financial Summary Compared to Q4 2022 Total revenue increased 1.0% to $8.9 million, compared to $8.8 millionTotal costs and expenses increased 8.5% to $11.1 million, compared to $10.2 millionNet loss was $1.5 million, compared to a net loss of $0.9 millionAdjusted EBITDA* for the quarter was a loss of $1.1 million, compared to a loss of $0.3 millionCash, cash equivalents and investments as of Decem
ORLANDO, Fla., March 18, 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, announced today that its conference call to review and discuss its fourth quarter and full-year 2023 financial results will begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on April 1, 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: Monday, April 1, 2024 Time: 5:00 p.m. EDT Toll-free dial-in number: 1-877-407-4018 Internation
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), a premier provider of influencer marketing technology, data, and services for the world's leading brands, reported its financial and operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023. Q3 2023 Financial Summary Compared to Q3 2022 Total revenue decreased 27.1% to $7.9 million, compared to $10.8 millionTotal costs and expenses decreased 13.3% to $10.5 million, compared to $12.2 millionNet loss was $2.0 million, compared to a net loss of $0.9 millionAdjusted EBITDA* for the quarter was $(1.5) million, compared to $(0.6) millionCash, cash equivalents and investments on September 30, 2023 tot
Orlando, Florida, Oct. 31, 2023 (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, announced today that its conference call to review and discuss its 2023 third quarter financial results will begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Nov. 14, 2023. 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: Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 Time: 5:00 p.m. EST Toll-free dial-in number: 1-877-407-4018 International dial-in number: 1-2
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
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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., Aug. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy, released its research report, "Influencers & The 2024 Election," today. The report is based on United States consumer sentiment and examines how social media influences political engagement and sentiment and the role of influencers in shaping political opinions. The survey found that 52% of social media users believe that influencers have a responsibility to use their platforms for political advocacy, and 87% of influencers plan to use their social media channels to encourage voter registration and participation. "Our latest
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy, today announced that IZEA Flex has been named the Best Influencer Marketing Platform in the 2024 MarTech Breakthrough Awards. This annual program, conducted by MarTech Breakthrough—a leading market intelligence organization—celebrates the top companies, technologies, and products in the global marketing, sales, and advertising technology industries. IZEA Flex, the company's flagship influencer marketing platform, provides brands and agencies with a powerful, all-in-one solution for managing influencer marketing campaigns.
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:IZEA), the premier provider of technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy, today announced it has appointed Justin Teo as its new Country Manager for its China operations. Based in Shanghai, Teo has more than 20 years of experience in marketing leadership and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in retail and MarTech. He previously served as Chief Digital Officer/Head of Digital at Edelman and Chief Digital Officer at VMLY&R Commerce. He has a proven track record of executing go-to-market strategies in China. "We are thrilled to welcome Justin Teo to the IZEA family as our new Country
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., 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 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