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IZEA Worldwide, Inc. reports developments in influencer marketing and creator-economy services for marketers. The company provides creator agency services, creator technologies, and marketplace functions that connect brands with creators for custom content, social distribution, campaign workflow, analytics, targeting, bidding, and payment processing.
Recurring IZEA news covers earnings calls and operating results, Managed Services bookings, enterprise account activity, technology enhancements, and platform launches such as ZED, its AI-infused creator economy marketing operations platform. Updates also address campaign execution across creators and social channels, cost structure, and cash resources.
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA) will host a conference call on June 18, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss a special announcement set for June 12, 2020. The call will be led by CEO Ted Murphy, who will conduct a Q&A session post-announcement. Participants are encouraged to join five minutes early. A replay will be accessible from 8:00 p.m. ET on June 18 through June 25, 2020. IZEA specializes in connecting marketers with content creators through its platform, IZEAx, providing automated influencer marketing and content development services.
IZEA Worldwide has secured renewed commitments from two prominent retailers, including a Fortune 10 company, marking their first spending since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The reactivation of contracts comes as a positive indicator for IZEA, suggesting a recovery in marketing efforts. In May, IZEA reported contracts totaling $1 million. The company anticipates growth in managed services bookings for Q2 2020, attributing new client commitments to shifting economic conditions. IZEA operates an online marketplace, IZEAx, connecting marketers with content creators.
IZEA Worldwide secured a significant six-figure contract with a Fortune 500 customer for influencer marketing managed services. Additionally, the company reported contract renewals with existing Global Fortune 500 clients. CEO Ted Murphy noted that the marketing landscape has shifted towards social media, increasing confidence in influencer marketing investments. Despite initial downturns from COVID-19, IZEA is seeing a recovery, with managed services bookings above pre-pandemic levels, and signs of recovery in its SaaS business as businesses reopen.
IZEA Worldwide has announced a new partnership with a Fortune 500 insurance company for influencer marketing services. The company also expanded relationships with a Fortune 100 food manufacturer and a billion-dollar furniture manufacturer. Despite challenges posed by the pandemic, Q2 2020 bookings for managed services have surpassed those of Q2 2019. IZEA reported a significant uptick in recent bookings, even achieving a 14-day average above pre-COVID levels. However, future bookings may slow due to potential cancellations.
IZEA Worldwide released its first annual report analyzing influential brands in the cold cereal market, examining over 439 million social media posts from May 2019 to April 2020. Key findings highlighted Kellogg's Rice Krispies as the leader in share of voice (26.1%) and organic content mentions, while Cheerios had the highest sponsored content volume. The report underscores the increasing importance of influencer marketing, especially during the pandemic, with a notable rise in engagement rates and organic posts as consumers turned to social media.
IZEA Worldwide reported Q1 2020 financial results with total revenue flat at $4.8 million. Managed Services revenue grew 7% to $4.1 million, while SaaS Services revenue fell 36% to $583,000. Total costs surged to $10.9 million, primarily due to a $4.3 million impairment of goodwill. Net loss widened to $6.2 million from $1.8 million in Q1 2019. Despite COVID-19 impacts, average bookings trends show recovery. The company also secured a $1.9 million loan under the Paycheck Protection Program to support payroll.
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. released a study titled "Open for Business: Consumer Intent as States Lift COVID-19 Restrictions," examining consumer behavior amid varying state restrictions. The survey conducted from May 6-7, 2020, included responses from 1,214 U.S. Internet users aged 18-60+. Key findings indicate that 62.9% of respondents ventured out for essentials during stay-at-home orders, and significant Internet usage changes emerged, with 75% of consumers spending more time online. The report highlights the potential challenges smaller retailers face and the opportunities for those adopting online strategies.
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