More than 15 people will walk with Team IZEA in the May 18 Downtown Orlando Relay for Life  in  partnership with the American Cancer Society to sponsor more birthdays! One walker is Pamela Runsick, Director of Advertising Operations. “I’m walking in the Relay for Life  to give people hope and a chance to live a ...

We’ve been known to kick a few balls here and there.  Oh, you didn’t know we’re type-A?  A, as in athletic?  Don’t let our glasses and softly rounded bodies confuse you!  We are actually, lean, mean, athletic machines!  (Deep down…wayyy deeepp down) And you know what? Participating in community sports has helped us out a ...

It’s time again for the 3rd Annual State of Social Media Sponsorship survey, brought to you by IZEA. Each year, we gather data from brand marketers and social media influencers to gain insights into the changing SMS industry and provide guidance to better connect these two groups. Last year’s results showed us that there is: ...

When Team IZEA walker and Marketing Communications Director Jennifer Brown takes to the track for Relay for Life, she’ll be thinking about a number of people in her life. “Several months before I was born my Aunt Patty died of breast cancer – she was 29 years old. To honor her, my mother named me ...

A few nights ago IZEA friends and colleagues in Orlando descended upon a local watering hole for happy hour specials and generous donations – all to support our Relay for Life efforts. 9N392E69DCG2 While our reasons for walking are many, we have a single purpose: Sponsor more birthdays with The American Cancer Society! This year’s ...

When Crystal Duncan started as a temp employee with IZEA in October 2007, she had no idea that four and a half years later should would be named Director of Client Strategy and Operations. “I had just finished my degree at Youngstown State University (Ohio) in 2007 when the economy started to tank. An aunt ...

Izea has always operated under a work hard, play hard philosophy.  Most of the time we’re in work hard mode, but once a quarter, we bring the whole team to Orlando to bond, learn and let loose. We call it the IZEA Loco. This past Friday, we held our 2nd annual Wekiva Island Loco for ...

Social Media has created new opportunity and communication not seen since the invention of the telegram and telephone. Both of these two historic inventions allowed us communication almost instantly with people across the street or across the world. Blogging and social media, collectively known as new media, has increased opportunity in almost every aspect of ...

Last Sunday, IZEA’s Staree joined forces with Drawing Hope for its annual Masquerade Ball that brings together celebs and survivors. Celebs and survivors mingle over food and conversation at the Drawing Hope Masquerade Ball. Photograph by Todd Williamson, Wire Image. One event honoree, AnnaLynne McCord of CW’s 90210, was the recipient of the Drawing Hope’s ...

This Sunday a number of celebrities will descend on The Mark in Los Angeles to honor survivors of rape and sexual abuse. Drawing Hope, “a charitable organization that – through art – serves survivors of abuse and other life struggles and helps survivors connect with their own strength, see their beauty and embrace their freedom” ...