IZEA Awarded Multiple Contract Expansions from Leading Brands
IZEA Worldwide has announced a strong start to Q1 2021, reporting over 20% year-over-year growth in Managed Services bookings, which have already surpassed total bookings for Q1 2020 with five weeks remaining. The firm attributes this success to contract expansions from existing clients, including two Fortune 200 companies and a military branch. IZEA's bookings grew 48% in Q4 2020 compared to the same quarter in 2019. Future revenue from these bookings is typically recognized over a six-month period.
- Managed Services bookings exceed 20% YoY growth for Q1 2021.
- Contract expansions from Fortune 200 clients and a military branch.
- Bookings increased 48% in Q4 2020 compared to Q4 2019.
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Q1 Managed Services Bookings Already Exceeds
Orlando, Florida, Feb. 23, 2021 (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 series of Managed Services contract expansions from repeat customers. The customers include two Fortune 200 clients, as well as other leading brands. The announcement adds to the recent expansion of a contract with a branch of the U.S. military.
“We are delighted to see our customers return and expand their relationship with IZEA during a time that remains challenging for many businesses,” said Ted Murphy, IZEA’s Chairman and CEO. “When the pandemic first hit, Team IZEA doubled down on white-glove customer service. I believe we are being rewarded for that commitment to our customer relationships with renewals and expansions of contracts by the world’s largest companies.”
IZEA Managed Services bookings for Q1 2021 to date are now more than
Bookings are a measure of all sales orders minus any known or expected cancellations or refunds with respect to such sales orders or refunds. Management uses bookings to inform expectations of total sales activity. Bookings are not always an indicator of revenue for the quarter and could be subject to future adjustment. Revenue from Managed Services bookings are typically recognized over a 6-month period on average.
“As we look forward to March, we are focused on building upon the growth we have already established,” continued Murphy. “We have a robust pipeline of both new and existing customers, and we intend to capitalize on our momentum.”
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 measurable return on investment.
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