IZEA Welcomes Justin Teo as Country Manager for China
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), a leading provider in the Creator Economy, has appointed Justin Teo as its new Country Manager for China operations. Based in Shanghai, Teo brings over 20 years of marketing leadership experience, previously serving as Chief Digital Officer at Edelman and VMLY&R Commerce. His expertise in retail and MarTech, along with a proven track record in executing go-to-market strategies in China, positions him as a valuable asset to IZEA's team.
Ross Yellowlees, IZEA's General Manager of Emerging Markets, expressed enthusiasm about Teo's appointment, highlighting the potential for growth and innovation in IZEA's local operations, which have shown strong year-over-year growth. Ryan Schram, IZEA President and COO, emphasized Teo's important role in elevating IZEA's current operations in China to the next level.
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), un provider leader nell'Economia dei Creatori, ha nominato Justin Teo come nuovo Country Manager per le operazioni in Cina. Con sede a Shanghai, Teo porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza nella leadership nel marketing, avendo precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di Chief Digital Officer presso Edelman e VMLY&R Commerce. La sua esperienza nel retail e nel MarTech, unita a un comprovato successo nell'esecuzione di strategie go-to-market in Cina, lo posiziona come una risorsa preziosa per il team di IZEA.
Ross Yellowlees, General Manager dei Mercati Emergenti di IZEA, ha espresso entusiasmo per la nomina di Teo, evidenziando il potenziale di crescita e innovazione nelle operazioni locali di IZEA, che hanno dimostrato una forte crescita anno dopo anno. Ryan Schram, Presidente e COO di IZEA, ha sottolineato il ruolo fondamentale di Teo nel portare le attuali operazioni di IZEA in Cina a un livello superiore.
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), un proveedor líder en la Economía del Creador, ha designado a Justin Teo como su nuevo Country Manager para las operaciones en China. Con sede en Shanghái, Teo aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en liderazgo de marketing, habiendo sido anteriormente Chief Digital Officer en Edelman y VMLY&R Commerce. Su experiencia en retail y MarTech, junto con un historial comprobado en la ejecución de estrategias go-to-market en China, lo posiciona como un activo valioso para el equipo de IZEA.
Ross Yellowlees, Gerente General de Mercados Emergentes de IZEA, expresó entusiasmo por la designación de Teo, destacando el potencial de crecimiento e innovación en las operaciones locales de IZEA, que han mostrado un fuerte crecimiento año tras año. Ryan Schram, Presidente y COO de IZEA, enfatizó el papel importante de Teo en elevar las operaciones actuales de IZEA en China al siguiente nivel.
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA)는 크리에이터 경제의 주요 제공업체로서 저스틴 테오를 중국 운영의 새로운 국가 관리자에 임명했습니다. 상하이에 본사를 두고 있는 테오는 20년 이상의 마케팅 리더십 경험을 가지고 있으며, 이전에는 에델만과 VMLY&R Commerce에서 Chief Digital Officer로 근무했습니다. 리테일과 MarTech 분야에 대한 그의 전문성과 중국 내 시장 진입 전략 실행에 대한 입증된 경력은 그를 IZEA 팀의 소중한 자산으로 만듭니다.
IZEA의 신흥 시장 담당 총괄 매니저인 로스 옐로리스를는 테오의 임명에 대한 열정을 표현하며, IZEA의 지역 운영에서의 성장과 혁신의 잠재력을 강조했습니다. 이들은 연평균 강력한 성장세를 보였습니다. IZEA의 회장 겸 COO인 라이언 슈람은 테오가 중국에서 IZEA의 현재 운영을 한 단계 끌어올리는 데 중요한 역할을 할 것이라고 강조했습니다.
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), un leader dans l'économie des créateurs, a nommé Justin Teo comme nouveau Country Manager pour les opérations en Chine. Basé à Shanghai, Teo possède plus de 20 ans d'expérience en leadership marketing, ayant précédemment occupé le poste de Chief Digital Officer chez Edelman et VMLY&R Commerce. Son expertise dans le secteur de la vente au détail et le MarTech, ainsi qu'un solide palmarès dans l'exécution de stratégies de mise sur le marché en Chine, font de lui un atout précieux pour l'équipe d'IZEA.
Ross Yellowlees, directeur général des marchés émergents chez IZEA, a exprimé son enthousiasme à propos de la nomination de Teo, soulignant le potentiel de croissance et d'innovation des opérations locales d'IZEA, qui ont montré une forte croissance d'une année sur l'autre. Ryan Schram, président et COO d'IZEA, a souligné le rôle clé de Teo pour faire passer les opérations actuelles d'IZEA en Chine à un niveau supérieur.
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), ein führender Anbieter in der Creator Economy, hat Justin Teo zum neuen Country Manager für die China-Operationen ernannt. Mit Sitz in Shanghai bringt Teo über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in der Marketingführung mit, zuletzt als Chief Digital Officer bei Edelman und VMLY&R Commerce tätig. Seine Expertise im Einzelhandel und im MarTech sowie seine nachgewiesene Erfolgsbilanz bei der Umsetzung von Markteinführungsstrategien in China macht ihn zu einem wertvollen Mitglied des IZEA-Teams.
Ross Yellowlees, General Manager für Schwellenmärkte bei IZEA, äußerte sich begeistert über Teos Ernennung und hob das Wachstumspotenzial und die Innovationsmöglichkeiten in IZEA's lokalen Operationen hervor, die starkes Wachstum im Jahresvergleich gezeigt haben. Ryan Schram, Präsident und COO von IZEA, betonte Teos wichtigen Beitrag zur Weiterentwicklung der aktuellen Operationen von IZEA in China.
- Appointment of experienced marketing leader Justin Teo as Country Manager for China
- Strong year-over-year growth reported in IZEA's China operations
- Expansion of IZEA's presence in the key Chinese market
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Seasoned Marketing Leader to Steer Operations in the Key Market
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), the premier provider of technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy, today announced it has appointed Justin Teo as its new Country Manager for its China operations.
Based in Shanghai, Teo has more than 20 years of experience in marketing leadership and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in retail and MarTech. He previously served as Chief Digital Officer/Head of Digital at Edelman and Chief Digital Officer at VMLY&R Commerce. He has a proven track record of executing go-to-market strategies in China.
“We are thrilled to welcome Justin Teo to the IZEA family as our new Country Manager for China,” said Ross Yellowlees, IZEA’s General Manager, Emerging Markets. “His vast experience in marketing, combined with his deep understanding of the Chinese market, makes him an invaluable asset to our team and will allow us to continue to position IZEA as a leading creator marketing partner for brands in China. We look forward to the growth and innovation he will bring to our local operations, which continue to show strong year-over-year growth.”
“Justin’s expertise will play a crucial role in propelling our current operations in China to the next level,” said Ryan Schram, IZEA President and COO. “His deep expertise across integrated marketing, public relations, and technology, honed at esteemed organizations like Edelman and VMLY&R Commerce, is a testament to the positive impact IZEA can bring to the Chinese market. We are eager to see what the team accomplishes under his leadership.”
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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 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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