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We develop technology that helps creators and marketers connect.

We develop technology that helps creators and marketers connect.

We develop technology that helps creators and marketers connect.

We develop technology that helps creators and marketers connect.

We’ve Been Here Since the Beginning

IZEA created the influencer marketing industry. In 2006, we launched the first technology platform that paid bloggers to create content for brands. Today, we’re a Nasdaq-traded company (Watch IZEA’s Road to NASDAQ) serving the world’s top marketers and creators.

Fast Facts

18+

Years of Experience

150+

Team Members

3.9M+

Creator Collaborations

30B+

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The IZEA Family

IZEA Managed Services

IZEA.com

IZEA Flex

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WHO WE ARE

Our team is our heart and creative spirit, each of us bringing diverse backgrounds, talents, and perspectives to the table. We get stuff done and have a blast doing it.

Learn About the IZEA Way

Meet the Leadership Team

Ted Murphy Leadership IZEA
CEO, Founder

Ted Murphy

Ted Murphy is a serial entrepreneur who has founded six companies since 1994. Today he is Founder, CEO and Chairman of IZEA. Murphy has been called the father of paid blogging and is largely credited for creating the influencer marketing industry. In 2006 Murphy launched PayPerPost.com, the first online marketplace that paid bloggers to create content on behalf of brands. Ted’s vision for democratizing content and influencer compensation is now a reality in most marketing strategies, from top brands and agencies to small businesses. View Full Profile

President and Chief Operating Officer

Ryan Schram

As President & Chief Operating Officer, Ryan Schram provides day-to-day leadership and managerial oversight for IZEA – championing the needs of its team members, clients, partners, and creators around the world. View Full Profile

IZEA Peter Biere Team Leadership
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Peter Biere

As Chief Financial Officer, Peter is responsible for IZEA’s finance and accounting day to day operation as well as guiding the Company’s broader fiscal strategy. View Full Profile

Our Pride and Joy

We’re delighted to count some of the biggest brands, agencies, and media organizations among our clients.

Latest IZEA News

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IZEA Worldwide, Inc. and GP Investments, Ltd. Partner on a New Value Creation Plan

Antonio Bonchristiano and Rodrigo Boscolo Appointed to IZEA Worldwide Board of Directors  ORLANDO, Fla. – (Sept. 10, 2024) – IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: IZEA), a…
IZEA CEO Patrick Venetucci
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IZEA Appoints Digital Leader Patrick Venetucci as Chief Executive Officer

Accomplished Executive to Drive Next Phase of Growth and Innovation in the Creator Economy ORLANDO, Fla. (September 9, 2024) – IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA),…
IZEA IZZY AI assistant for influencer marketing
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IZEA’s IZZY Influencer Marketing AI Assistant Now Available in IZEA Flex Platform

ORLANDO, Fla. (August 29, 2024) – IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), the premier provider of technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy, today announced…
ORLANDO, Fla. (August 22, 2024) – IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), the premier provider of technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy, released the 2024 China edition of its research report, “Trust in Influencer Marketing,” today. The report is based on Chinese consumer sentiment and examines the effectiveness of influencer marketing in terms of consumer trust and engagement.
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IZEA Report Finds 85% of China Consumers Have Purchased Products After Seeing Influencers Use Them
IZEA Insights: Influencers and the 2024 Election
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IZEA Report Finds 46% of Social Media Users Ages 18-60 Have Changed Their Political Opinions Due to Influencer Content
ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 19, 2024) – IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), the premier provider of technology, data, and services for the Creator Economy, today announced that IZEA Flex has been named the Best Influencer Marketing Platform in the 2024 MarTech Breakthrough Awards. This annual program, conducted by MarTech Breakthrough—a leading market intelligence organization—celebrates the top companies, technologies, and products in the global marketing, sales, and advertising technology industries.
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IZEA Flex Named Best Influencer Marketing Platform in 2024 MarTech Breakthrough Awards
Justin Teo has been named Country Manager, China
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IZEA Welcomes Justin Teo as Country Manager for China
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IZEA Reports Q2 2024 Revenue of $9.1 Million
IZEA has been honored with three awards at The 2024 Stevie® Awards for Great Employers. The company was recognized for its remote workplace and exceptional leaders.
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IZEA Wins Three Stevie Awards Recognizing Its Remote Workplace, Leaders