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IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA) is the premier technology platform that bridges the gap between marketers and influential creators. Headquartered in Winter Park, Florida, with additional offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Toronto, IZEA specializes in automating influencer marketing and bespoke content creation.
Through its innovative platform, IZEA connects brands with a diverse array of social influencers, ranging from leading bloggers and social media personalities to A-list celebrities and professional journalists. These creators are compensated for producing and distributing text, videos, photos, and status updates through social media channels, providing marketers with influential content and engaging stories that drive brand awareness.
IZEA's core offerings include The Creator Marketplace, IZEA Flex, and Full-Service Influencer Marketing, which empower brands to engage and transact with a wide spectrum of social influencers. Serving as a champion for the Creator Economy, IZEA has facilitated nearly 4 million transactions between online buyers and sellers since launching the industry's first-ever influencer marketing platform in 2006.
In recent developments, IZEA announced the launch of Quadra, a new generative image model available in FormAI, its suite of AI tools specifically designed for influencer marketing. Quadra offers higher-resolution and lifelike images, enhancing the representation of human characteristics such as eyes, teeth, and hands. The introduction of Quadra marks a significant step forward in IZEA’s commitment to leveraging AI for improved content quality and faster image generation.
IZEA's influence extends globally, with geographic reach across North America, APAC, and beyond. The company continues to drive innovation and growth through strategic partnerships, cutting-edge technology, and a strong focus on scaling content production and digital engagement for leading brands and agencies.
To stay updated on IZEA's latest news and developments, visit izea.com or follow them on X.com/izea.
IZEA Worldwide has released the U.K. edition of its 'Influencers & Amazon 2024' report, revealing significant insights into influencer marketing's impact on Amazon purchases. Key findings include:
- 91% of influencer-inspired purchases in the U.K. occur on Amazon
- 62% of U.K. consumers have bought products promoted by influencers
- 66% of 18-29 year-olds say video content most influences their Amazon buying decisions
- Influencer posts are rated 4 times more effective than paid social ads
The study, based on 1,030 U.K. social media users, highlights Amazon's dominance in online shopping and the effectiveness of influencer marketing in shaping e-commerce trends.
IZEA Worldwide released its 2024 Canada edition of the 'Trust in Influencer Marketing' report, revealing key insights into consumer behavior influenced by social media influencers. The study found that 67% of 18-to-29-year-olds in Canada have made purchases inspired by influencers, and 51% have made in-app purchases on social media. Additionally, 62% of Canadian social media users trust influencer posts more than those from A-list celebrities, and 54.4% cite authenticity as a important factor in trusting influencer recommendations. Among younger Canadians, TikTok is a significant platform for product research and purchases. The report gathered data from 1,018 social media users over 18 years old.
IZEA Worldwide has unveiled new user-generated content (UGC) features for its platform, IZEA Flex, addressing growing brand needs for efficient UGC management. The updates include tools for streamlined contracting, enhanced UGC management, advanced content collection, high-volume payment processing, rights clearance, and specialized video content handling. These enhancements aim to simplify processes for brands leveraging UGC in their marketing strategies, ensuring efficient and seamless content handling. New users can explore IZEA Flex with a 10-day free trial.
IZEA announced Q2 2024 Managed Services bookings of $10.3 million, marking a 40% increase from Q2 2023.
In the first half of 2024, Managed Services saw a 46% year-over-year growth, reaching $19.6 million, up from $13.3 million in 2023.
CEO Ted Murphy highlighted that over 90% of the Q2 bookings were generated organically, showcasing the strength of IZEA's core offerings.
The company also added multiple new clients, including a Fortune 50 customer, and recorded a high number of active SaaS customers, driven by the growth of FormAI.
Hoozu, a leading influencer marketing agency and subsidiary of IZEA Worldwide (NASDAQ: IZEA), has acquired 26 Talent, a prominent Australian talent management agency. This acquisition aims to bolster Hoozu's capabilities and expand its influence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region as per IZEA’s global M&A strategy. 26 Talent, known for representing top influencers and creators, will be integrated into Hoozu’s talent representation business, Huume. The founder and CEO of 26 Talent, Mikhailla Fitzgerald, will lead Huume and report to Natalie Giddings, CEO of Hoozu. The acquisition is strategically significant, enhancing Hoozu’s services and expanding its influencer marketing reach. Financial terms were not disclosed. Legal counsel for Hoozu was provided by McInnes Wilson, while Hitch Advisory and make consulting group advised 26 Talent.
IZEA Worldwide announced a $5 million share repurchase program, authorized by its Board of Directors. This initiative enables the company to buy back its common stock, subject to market conditions and insider trading windows. A special committee of independent Board members will authorize each buyback. The decision follows notable year-over-year growth in bookings and an increase in the sales pipeline, which are not yet reflected in the stock price. CEO Ted Murphy emphasized that the market undervalues IZEA’s business and assets. The repurchases may occur through various transactions, depending on factors like price, trading volume, and market conditions. The program is flexible, allowing adjustments or discontinuation at any time.
IZEA Worldwide and its subsidiary Hoozu have been shortlisted for the 2024 Global Influencer Marketing Awards, recognizing their excellence in influencer marketing. IZEA received nominations in three categories: Best Large Influencer Marketing Agency, Best Creator Partnership Strategy - North America (for its campaign with Warner Bros. promoting the 'Barbie' movie), and CEO Ted Murphy was shortlisted for Game Changer of the Year. Hoozu was shortlisted for Best Creator Partnership Strategy - APAC for its campaign with Ryobi. The awards highlight the outstanding contributions of IZEA and Hoozu to the influencer marketing industry.
IZEA Worldwide announced that its influencer campaign for Warner Bros.' 'Barbie' movie won four awards at the Viddy Awards. The campaign earned a platinum award for Influencer Endorsement and three gold-level awards in Team Achievement, Influencers-Arts and Culture, and Social Media Videos-Use of Celebrity/Influencer. Over a four-month period, the campaign engaged more than 100 creators globally, including influential figures like Alix Earle, Patrick Starr, and Chris Olsen. The inclusive campaign featured diverse creators and emphasized themes of cultural impact, global reach, and LGBTQ+ pride.
IZEA Worldwide, a leader in technology and services for the Creator Economy, launched Dreamscale, a new generative AI image model, in its FormAI toolset. Unveiled at the Cannes Lions International Festival, Dreamscale enhances AI-generated images to 4K+ resolution, adding depth and detail. It can also reimagine existing photos by altering various elements. Dreamscale, combined with Lumo, another advanced AI model, offers high-quality, cohesive images. Other AI innovations introduced include IZZY, an AI assistant for influencer marketing, and AI Voice Cloning for creating diverse voiceovers. Dreamscale is now available for all FormAI users, with both free and premium options.
IZEA has launched Lumo, a cutting-edge AI image model within its FormAI suite, announced at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Lumo excels in typography, complex compositions, dynamic lighting, vibrant hues, and overall cohesion, offering high-quality and lifelike images. The model employs advanced AI technologies, including Stable Diffusion and OpenAI generative models. Users can access Lumo’s basic features for free, with premium upgrades available. CEO Ted Murphy emphasized Lumo's ability to elevate visual content for marketers, creators, and brands.
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