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IZEA Reports Q3 2026 Revenue of $6.2 million, 94% increase in Managed Services Bookings

Enterprise Relationships Remain Strong Amid Market Uncertainties

ORLANDO, Fla. (November 12, 2026) - IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), a leading influencer marketing company that makes Creator Economy solutions for marketers, reported its financial and operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Q3 2026 Financial Summary Compared to Q3 2025

•Revenue was $6.2 million, a decrease of $1.9 million, or 23%, from the prior-year period. While revenue from our three largest customers grew 21%, complemented by contributions from new customers, these gains were more than offset by lower revenues from other enterprise accounts, and the continued run-off of non-core small and mid-sized business ("SMB"), which contributed $1.2 million in the prior year

•Managed Services bookings totaled $7.0 million, an increase of $3.4 million, or 94%, from the prior-year period, and 54% sequentially from the second quarter. The improvement reflected stronger booking activity across multiple enterprise relationships, with a broader group of customers making substantial commitments during the quarter

•Total costs and expenses decreased 16% to $7.0 million, compared to $8.4 million, reflecting continued proactive cost management toward a more efficient structure aligned with our enterprise-focused business model

•Net loss totaled $0.4 million, or $(0.03) per share, compared to net income of $0.1 million, or $0.01 per share

•Adjusted EBITDA* for the quarter was $(0.2) million, compared to $0.4 million

•Cash and equivalents totaled $46.4 million as of September 30, 2026, with no long-term debt

Q4 2026 Financial Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2026, management is providing a revenue outlook to give investors greater visibility into how recent bookings are expected to convert to revenue. The Company expects:

•Revenue between $7.5 million and $8.1 million; comparative quarterly growth between 24% and 34%

This outlook primarily reflects contracted bookings and expected campaign timing and assumes a limited contribution from customer opportunities not yet under contract. The Company has not established a practice of providing regular financial guidance and undertakes no obligation to update this outlook.

Q3 2026 Highlights

•IZEA grew its top three enterprise accounts faster than the market, increasing its share of creator marketing spend within these accounts and reinforcing the strength of its strategic client relationships.

•IZEA won new business from major entertainment and technology leaders, including Disney-ABC, HBO Max, Hulu and ASUS.

•IZEA executed high-visibility creator campaigns including Nestlé Vital Proteins at the US Open, Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, and Ravensburger’s Oh My Pigeons! launch.

•IZEA managed 100% of new campaigns through ZED, the proprietary AI-powered creator marketing operations platform, enhancing creator intelligence, brand safety, and campaign execution for enterprise customers.

* Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the definition and reconciliation of this measure under “Use of Key Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

Management Commentary

“Our third quarter results demonstrate progress in our enterprise-focused transformation,” said Patrick Venetucci, CEO. “With bookings up 94% and double-digit growth across our largest clients, this reflects the performance we are working to replicate across the business. We enter Q4 with strong momentum and confidence in achieving our revenue guidance. With $46.4 million in cash and no long-term debt, we are continuing to pursue strategic acquisitions to accelerate growth, expand our capabilities, and strengthen our competitive position in the creator economy.”

Q3 2026 Financial Results

Total revenue for the third quarter of 2026 was $6.2 million, a decrease of $1.9 million, or 23%, compared to $8.1 million in the prior year period. Enterprise customer performance was mixed, with revenue from our three largest customers increasing 21% year over year, alongside contributions from new enterprise relationships. This growth was outweighed by lower revenue from other established enterprise accounts and the continued impact of our strategic shift away from non-core SMB customers, which contributed approximately $1.2 million in the prior-year quarter. With this transition substantially

complete, the Company remains focused on acquiring new enterprise customers and expanding existing relationships.

Cost of revenue for the third quarter of 2026 was $3.9 million, a decrease of $0.3 million, or 6%, compared to the prior-year period. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower campaign activity. Cost of revenue declined more slowly than revenue, reflecting comparatively lower margins from a large enterprise customer and internal de

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IZEA Reports Q2 2026 Revenue of $5.8 million, Advances Enterprise-Focused Growth Strategy

Enterprise Relationships Remain Strong Amid Market Uncertainties

ORLANDO, Fla. (August 11, 2026) - IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), a leading influencer marketing company that makes Creator Economy solutions for marketers, reported its financial and operational results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Q2 2026 Financial Summary Compared to Q2 2025

•Revenue was $5.8 million, a decrease of $3.3 million (36%) from $9.1 million in the prior-year period, primarily reflecting the Company's continued strategic transition toward larger enterprise customers, together with softer enterprise demand and the timing of campaign launches during the quarter

•Managed Services bookings declined 19% to $4.5 million, primarily reflecting softer overall demand across our enterprise business and the timing of contract awards within several large enterprise accounts

•Total costs and expenses decreased 18% to $6.9 million, compared to $8.4 million, reflecting a more efficient structure aligned with our enterprise-focused business model

•Net loss totaled $0.7 million, or $(0.04) per share, compared to net income of $1.2 million, or $0.07 per share

•Adjusted EBITDA* for the quarter was $(0.4) million, compared to $1.3 million

•Cash and equivalents totaled $46.6 million as of June 30, 2026, with no long-term debt

Q2 2026 Highlights

•IZEA won new business from Nestle, ASUS, Amazon Studios, Hulu, HBO Max, and Lionsgate Entertainment

•IZEA continued execution of the Company’s enterprise-first strategy while expanding adoption of the ZED platform

•IZEA executed many high-impact creator campaigns during the quarter, including a Nestle nutrition product, Warner Bros.’ Supergirl, Lionsgate’s Michael and Jeep’s Easter Jeep Safari

•IZEA strengthened the executive leadership team with the appointment of Mark Wollney as Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations, reinforcing the Company's commitment to operational excellence

* Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to the definition and reconciliation of this measure under “Use of Key Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

Management Commentary

“The first half of the year unfolded largely as we anticipated, with a challenging macroeconomic environment impacting client spending across several key industries. While those headwinds weighed on our results, we continued to execute against our long-term strategy. We strengthened relationships with our largest enterprise clients, made deliberate investments in our team, and continued to enhance our ZED technology platform. As we enter the second half of the year, although market conditions may remain challenging, early third-quarter contract commitments have been encouraging. We believe these factors position IZEA for a stronger back half of the year and reinforce our confidence in the company's long-term growth trajectory."

Q2 2026 Financial Results

Total revenue for the second quarter of 2026 was $5.8 million, compared to $9.1 million in the prior year period, a decrease of $3.3 million, or 36%. The decline primarily reflects the Company’s deliberate shift toward expanding its enterprise customer base while reducing reliance on non-core, lower-margin customers. Results were also impacted by the timing of contract awards, campaign launches, and project-related delays across several enterprise accounts during the quarter. While early third-quarter bookings have been encouraging, the timing of campaign launches may shift the recognition of associated revenue later in the year.

Cost of revenue for the second quarter of 2026 was $3.6 million, a decrease of $0.8 million, or 18%, compared to the prior-year period. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower campaign delivery volume associated with reduced revenue. The decline was partially offset by the impact of fixed and semi-fixed delivery costs, resulting in a smaller percentage decrease in cost of revenue than the decline in revenue.

Costs and expenses, excluding the cost of revenue, totaled $3.3 million for the second quarter of 2026, a decrease of $0.7 million, or 18%, compared to the second quarter of 2025. Sales and marketing expense totaled $0.8 million, a decrease of 21% from $1.0 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to lower payroll and related expenses, partially offset by

program costs to support growth initiatives. General and administrative expenses were $2.3 million, a decrease of $0.6 million, or 20%, year over year, primarily driven by lower payroll and related expenses, reflecting continued cost management initiatives.

Net loss in the second quarter of 2026 was $0.7 million, or $(0.04) per share, as compared to net income of $1.2 million, or $0.07 per share in the second quarter of 2025, based on 17.5 million and 16.9 million average shares outstanding, respectiv

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IZEA Reports Q1 2026 Revenue of $6.6 Million, Strengthens Enterprise Client Base,

Launches AI-Powered ZED Platform

Completes SMB Exit and Positions for Accelerated Growth, Higher-Quality Revenue and Profitability with Enterprise Clients

ORLANDO, Fla. (May 12, 2026) - IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), a leading influencer marketing company that makes Creator Economy solutions for marketers, reported its financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Q1 2026 Financial Summary Compared to Q1 2025

•Revenue was $6.6 million, off $1.4 million (18%) compared to $8.0 million, driven by the shedding of small, unprofitable, non-recurring small and mid-size business (SMB) accounts

•Managed Services bookings declined 17% to $6.3 million, primarily reflecting contract timing within several large enterprise accounts, which we expect to contribute to growth in 2026

•Total costs and expenses decreased 10% to $7.7 million, compared to $8.6 million, reflecting a normalized cost base positioned to scale with revenue growth

•Net loss totaled $0.8 million, or $(0.04) per share, compared to a net loss of $0.1 million, or $(0.01) per share

•Adjusted EBITDA* for the quarter was $(0.5) million, compared to $(0.1) million

•Cash and equivalents as of March 31, 2026 totaled $46.5 million, declining $4.4 million during the quarter, primarily reflecting working capital timing

Q1 2026 Highlights

•IZEA won new business from Hulu, ASUS, Garanimals, and Emmi Roth

•IZEA launched ZED, its proprietary creator economy marketing operations platform infused with AI, designed to connect brands and creators through a unified operating system, enabling teams to plan smarter campaigns, collaborate seamlessly, automate workflows, and measure impact in real time

•IZEA executed many high-impact creator campaigns including a global fandom activation for Warner Bros.’ Wuthering Heights, gaming activations for Acer, vehicle showcases for Jeep, and launch support for Netflix Games

•IZEA strengthened its talent base with a dozen strategic growth hires, including Lindsey Gamble as Vice President of Creator Strategy and Innovation, bringing a powerful combination of deep influencer marketing expertise and enterprise-scale marketing leadership

* Adjusted EBITDA and revenue from on-going operations are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to the definition and reconciliation of these measures under “Use of Key Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

Management Commentary

“Q1 marked a pivotal milestone for IZEA as we completed our transition to an enterprise-focused business model,” said Patrick Venetucci, CEO. “Over the past year, we made the disciplined decision to exit lower-margin SMB work, which reset our economic foundation and drove a nearly $19 million swing in profitability in 2025. Today, we have a higher-quality, more predictable revenue base anchored by large enterprise clients, with growing relationships and increasing revenue per account. Over the past twelve months, we have seen double-digit growth across our enterprise portfolio, supported by new client wins and continued momentum in our creative and technology capabilities, including the launch of ZED, our proprietary AI-powered platform. We believe this transformation positions IZEA for accelerated growth and long-term value creation.”

Q1 2026 Financial Results

Total revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was $6.6 million, compared to $8.0 million in the prior year period, a decrease of $1.4 million, or 18%. The decline primarily reflects the Company’s deliberate shift toward growing its core enterprise customer base and reducing reliance on non-core, lower-margin customers, supporting a focus on improving the quality, sustainability, and long-term profitability of revenue. The decrease was also, to a lesser extent, impacted by contract timing differences across several enterprise accounts during the quarter, which are expected to contribute to growth in 2026.

Cost of revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was $3.6 million, a decrease of $0.8 million, or 18%, compared to the prior-year period. The decrease was primarily driven by lower overall delivery volume, consistent with the decline in revenue, and a more favorable mix of higher-margin enterprise engagements.

Costs and expenses, excluding the cost of revenue, totaled $4.1 million for the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of $0.1 million, or 3%, compared to the first quarter of 2025. Sales and marketing expense totaled $0.9 million, down 17% from $1.1 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to lower payroll and related expenses, partially offset by program costs to support growth initiatives. General and administrative expenses were $3.0 million, an increase of $0.1 million, or 3%, year over year, primarily driven by higher payroll and related expenses, net of continued cost management initiatives.

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