GlobeNewswire Inc | Jan 12, 2022 10:00AM EST

January 12, 2022

Orlando, Florida, Jan. 12, 2022 (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 $1.7M Managed Services contract by a leading provider of online educational services, an existing client of the company. IZEAs network of creators will be producing custom content to increase brand exposure and traffic for the company. The contract was awarded in January and the program will run throughout the calendar year.

Team IZEA is off to a great start in 2022, said Ted Murphy, Founder and CEO of IZEA. We had strong pipeline development in the back half of 2021, with many existing customers providing initial indications of renewal and expansion for this year. We expect that we will continue to see increases in average size and scope of engagements over the course of 2022 as customers invest more heavily in influencer and content marketing initiatives.

IZEA recently announced record annual managed services bookings of $39.5 million in 2021, an increase of $22.2 million year-over-year from $17.3 million in 2020.

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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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-- IZEA Awarded $1.7 Million Contract for Custom Content Creation

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