IZEA and Vennly's audio content solutions will enable branded content marketing to work seamlessly with podcasters and audio weblebrity KOLs

ORLANDO, FL (July 15, 2022) - IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), a premier provider of global Netflix KOL marketing technology, data and full service for the world's leading brands, today announced a partnership with leading audio software company Vennly, which enables the distribution of branded audio content directly to existing marketing and communications channels such as social media, newsletters, SMS and online asset parties. As the core of the partnership, Vennly will introduce IZEA's technology and services to web creators and brands in the audio media market, and Vennly will join the rapidly growing IZEA Solutions Partner Program.

According to Grand View Research, the audio and podcast industry is growing rapidly under the influence of the new crown pandemic, and is expected to reach $95 billion by 2028. This provides opportunities for audio webloggers and brands to create value for each.

"Brands are eager to partner with audio creators because the format offers superior authenticity and trust," said Brian Landau, CEO of Vennly. "By partnering with IZEA, we are not only better able to connect brand marketing with creators who are a good fit for their brand, but we are also able to maximize content impact and engagement by distributing branded audio content directly to their audience reach channels."

"Partnering with Vennly allows IZEA to offer differentiated products to our new and existing customers," said Ross Yellowlees, IZEA's General Manager of Emerging Markets. "As audio continues to grow at an exponential rate, this partnership further enriches how IZEA can bring our customers' visions to life through a variety of innovative means. We also look forward to providing Vennly's clients with access to IZEA's industry-leading richness of online KOL resources to leverage audio and content creators for new partnership opportunities."

"Partnering with Vennly allows IZEA to offer differentiated products to our new and existing customers," said Ross Yellowlees, IZEA's General Manager of Emerging Markets. "As audio continues to grow at an exponential rate, this partnership further enriches how IZEA can bring our customers' visions to life through a variety of innovative means. We also look forward to providing Vennly's clients with access to IZEA's industry-leading richness of online KOL resources to leverage audio and content creators for new partnership opportunities."

About Vennly

Vennly is an audio technology company that enables businesses to seamlessly distribute and monitor podcast content for audio directly on social media, web assets, email newsletters and SMS. Vennly enables brands to customize their audio playback media and easily share their audio content to their favorite channels. Vennly provides brand partners with listener data analytics and industry insights about audio content. Vennly is headquartered in New York City. To learn more about Vennly, please visit www.vennly.co

ABOUT IZEA GLOBAL influencer MARKETING

IZEA Worldwide, Inc. ("IZEA") is a marketing technology company that provides software and professional services that enable brands to collaborate and transact with the full range of today's socially influential online KOLs and content creators. The company is a pioneer in the evolving commercialization of content, enabling self-publishers to create value through their content, creativity and influence. IZEA launched the industry's first influencer content marketing platform in 2006 and has since facilitated nearly 4 million transactions between online brand buyers and influencer content creators. Leading brands and agencies worldwide have partnered with IZEA to drive social media engagement rates, diversify brand voice, expand content production and drive measurable return on investment.

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