GlobeNewswire Inc | Nov 30, 2021 10:00AM EST

November 30, 2021

Orlando, Florida, Nov. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), the premier provider of influencer marketing technology, data, and services for the worlds leading brands, announced today that it has been awarded a significant six figure contract expansion by a leading provider of online educational services. IZEA creators will be producing long form content for the brand to increase online awareness and drive traffic. The company has more than doubled its annual commitment with IZEA over the past year.

COVID-19 has driven a large increase in consumers spending more time seeking educational content online, said Ted Murphy, Founder and CEO of IZEA. That represents an opportunity for brands to attract and inform potential customers through their own custom content, published on their website and social media channels.

While the majority of brand content produced by our network is posted on a creators social media accounts as part of an influencer sponsorship, we are also the owned custom content engine behind the scenes for leading brands, continued Murphy. We are able to augment or replace a traditional content team with a distributed network of creators who are passionate about virtually any subject. This particular partnership is a natural fit for our network, as many creators have developed their skillsets through online education and have a natural bias towards all things digital.

IZEA offers managed custom content services ranging from short-form videos to product reviews. Writers, photographers, and videographers are also available on-demand through IZEAs Shake platform.

To learn more visit IZEA.com.

About IZEA Worldwide, Inc.IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (IZEA) is a marketing technology company providing software and professional services that enable brands to collaborate and transact with the full spectrum of todays top social influencers and content creators. The company serves as a champion for the growing Creator Economy, enabling individuals to monetize their content, creativity, and influence. IZEA launched the industrys first-ever influencer marketing platform in 2006 and has since facilitated nearly 4 million transactions between online buyers and sellers. Leading brands and agencies partner with IZEA to increase digital engagement, diversify brand voice, scale content production, and drive measurable return on investment.

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Martin SmithIZEA Worldwide, Inc.Phone: 407-674-6911Email: ir@izea.com