IZEA Awarded $2M Contract Expansion by Fortune 500 Company
The annual contract award is an expansion of a previously existing relationship with the company.
Orlando, Florida, April 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), the premier provider of influencer marketing technology, data, and services for the world’s leading brands, announced today that it has been awarded a $2 million contract with a leading retailer. IZEA will be providing the retailer with managed influencer marketing services. The annual contract award is an expansion of a previously existing relationship with the company.
This new contract follows IZEA’s recently announced record-breaking first quarter for Managed Services bookings, when IZEA secured contract expansions and new deals totaling $12.1 million, an increase of 88% year over year.
“Team IZEA is off to a strong start to Q2, continuing the strong sales momentum that we have seen over the past several quarters,” said Ted Murphy, IZEA’s Founder and CEO. “We are delighted to welcome back a long-time customer who is expanding their influencer marketing investment with us and look forward to bringing their collaboration opportunities to the IZEA network.”
To work with IZEA as a brand or influencer, 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 today’s 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 industry’s 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 a measurable return on investment.
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Martin Smith IZEA Worldwide, Inc. Phone: 407-674-6911 Email: [email protected]
