Creatd Set to be Added to Russell Microcap® Index

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Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) is set to join the Russell Microcap® Index effective June 28, 2021, as announced on June 4. This inclusion is significant as it enhances the company's visibility among investors and positions it for growth. CEO Jeremy Frommer noted the progress made towards operational optimization and aims for break-even status. Since launching, Vocal, its flagship platform, has over 1 million registered creators and plans to reach 100,000 premium members by year-end 2021. Creatd also increased its stake in Plant Camp to 89%.

Positive

• Inclusion in the Russell Microcap® Index, enhancing visibility and credibility with investors.
• Vocal platform has over 1 million registered creators, indicating strong user engagement.
• Projected growth in premium Vocal+ subscribers to 100,000 by year-end 2021.
• Increased ownership stake in Plant Camp to 89%, solidifying the company's investment portfolio.

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• None.

FORT LEE, N.J., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) (the "Company" or "Creatd"), the parent company of Vocal, is pleased to announce that it is set to join the Russell Microcap® Index, according to a preliminary list of additions released on June 4, 2021. The conclusion of the Russell US Index's annual reconstitution is effective after the US market opens on June 28, 2021.

Membership in the Russell Microcap® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in Russell's appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings, and style attributes.

Creatd CEO Jeremy Frommer commented, "Creatd's inclusion in the Russell Microcap® Index is a testament to the great progress we have made in accelerating expansion and engagement in our Vocal communities, optimizing our internal infrastructure and operations, and advancing toward break-even as we prepare for our next stage of growth. We are excited about our milestones ahead in 2021, and we believe the visibility that Russell index inclusion affords will be a benefit to our existing shareholders and lead to greater awareness of Creatd throughout the investment community."

Company progress, achievements and milestones:

• In less than five years since launch, the Company's flagship platform Vocal has amassed over 1 million registered creators, including over 25,000 premium Vocal+ subscribers. The Company projects that it will hit 100,000 premium Vocal+ members by year-end 2021.
• The Company recently launched the Vocal Ambassador Program, representing the platform's first referral feature, which is designed to help the Company achieve its projected 100,000 premium subscribers by year-end 2021. To support its freemium and premium subscriber growth, the Company intends to continue to invest across multiple areas of its business, including a series of product enhancements and infrastructure updates anticipated to be rolled out on Vocal this year.
• At year-end 2020, Creatd introduced Creatd Partners, its new business segment focused on corporate venture opportunities, and entered into its first agreement with direct-to-consumer health food brand Plant Camp. Creatd has since increased its total ownership stake in Plant Camp to 89%.

Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $9 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell's US indexes. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider.

For more information on the Russell Microcap® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, please refer to the "Russell Reconstitution" section on the FTSE Russell website.

About Creatd

Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) is a creator-first technology company and the parent company of the Vocal platform. Our mission is to empower creators, entrepreneurs, and brands through technology and partnership. We accomplish this through Creatd's three main business pillars: Vocal Ventures, Creatd Partners and Recreatd.

For news and updates, subscribe to Creatd's newsletter: https://creatd.com/newsletter

Investor Relations Contact: ir@creatd.com

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FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. Approximately $16 trillion is currently benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes. For over 30 years, leading asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks have chosen FTSE Russell indexes to benchmark their investment performance and create investment funds, ETFs, structured products and index-based derivatives. FTSE Russell indexes also provide clients with tools for asset allocation, investment strategy analysis and risk management.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Creatd joining the Russell Microcap® Index?

Creatd's inclusion enhances its visibility among investors and could increase appeal for institutional investments.

When does Creatd's inclusion in the Russell Microcap® Index take effect?

The inclusion takes effect on June 28, 2021.

How many registered creators does Creatd's Vocal platform have?

Vocal has over 1 million registered creators.

What are Creatd's goals for Vocal+ subscribers by year-end 2021?

Creatd aims to reach 100,000 premium Vocal+ subscribers by year-end 2021.

What is the current ownership stake of Creatd in Plant Camp?

Creatd has increased its ownership stake in Plant Camp to 89%.