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BNZI: ZACKS BUY RATING SPARKS FRESH MOMENTUM AS AI GROWTH ACCELERATES!
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EXPLOSIVE REVENUE GROWTH, EXPANDING SAAS MARGINS, AND RISING EARNINGS
ESTIMATES PUT BNZI AT THE CENTER OF A POWERFUL AI-DRIVEN GROWTH STORY!

HI ALL,

BANZAI INTERNATIONAL (NASDAQ: BNZI) is attracting renewed investor
attention following its recent ZACKS RANK #2 (BUY) UPGRADE, a signal
driven by improving earnings estimate revisions and growing analyst
confidence.

While first-quarter revenue remained relatively stable at $2.7
million, management continues to focus on improving operational
efficiency, strengthening the balance sheet, and expanding the
company's AI-powered sales and marketing platform. 

Recent initiatives—including a $5.5 million annualized cost
reduction program, significant debt reduction efforts, and the
proposed acquisition of ConnectAndSell—highlight management's
strategy to improve profitability while positioning the business for
future growth.

With gross margins remaining above 80%, an expanding customer base of
more than 150,000 users, and new distribution opportunities through
strategic partnerships, BNZI is building the foundation for what
investors hope could _become a larger AI-powered revenue platform!!_

ZACKS BUY RATING DRIVES NEW INVESTOR ATTENTION

One of the most notable recent developments for BNZI is its upgrade to
a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The Zacks ranking system is heavily driven by
changes in earnings estimate revisions, a factor widely regarded as
one of the strongest indicators of potential near-term stock
performance.

The upgrade reflects increasing analyst confidence in BNZI'S business
trajectory as forecasts continue moving higher. Historically,
improving earnings expectations have often preceded increased
institutional interest and valuation expansion.

AS BNZI CONTINUES TO EXECUTE AGAINST GROWTH OBJECTIVES, THE POSITIVE
EARNINGS REVISION TREND MAY SERVE AS AN IMPORTANT SIGNAL THAT BROADER
MARKET RECOGNITION IS BEGINNING TO EMERGE.

MANAGEMENT TAKES ACTION TO IMPROVE PROFITABILITY

In May, BNZI announced a company-wide operating cost reduction
initiative expected to improve operating profits by approximately $5.5
million on an annualized basis.

Management expects these actions to reduce operating cash burn by
roughly 40% while maintaining planned revenue growth initiatives.

Key actions include:

* Reducing reliance on outside consultants
* Lowering professional services expenses
* Centralizing financial systems and processes
* Selective workforce optimization

The majority of these measures have already been implemented, with the
full impact expected to be reflected in operating expenses during the
third quarter.

For investors, the announcement represents a meaningful step toward
improving financial efficiency while preserving growth initiatives.

STRONG GROSS MARGINS HIGHLIGHT SAAS SCALABILITY

Despite revenue headwinds during the first quarter, BNZI maintained
strong software economics.

The company reported first-quarter gross margin of approximately
80.7%, following gross margin of 81.9% during the fourth quarter of
2025.

High gross margins are often viewed as a critical characteristic of
scalable software businesses because they provide flexibility to
invest in growth while improving long-term profitability potential.

As management continues implementing cost reduction initiatives,
investors may focus increasingly on operating leverage and margin
performance as key indicators of progress.

BALANCE SHEET IMPROVEMENTS STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL POSITION

BNZI made meaningful progress strengthening its balance sheet during
the first quarter.

The company reduced debt by approximately $4.5 million during the
quarter and reported total debt reduction of approximately $7.4
million year-to-date.

Management also converted approximately $3.8 million of debt into
equity and raised additional capital through financing programs
designed to support future growth initiatives.

These actions provide greater financial flexibility as the company
continues executing on its operational and strategic objectives.

STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH INGRAM MICRO EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION REACH

A major catalyst announced during the quarter was BNZI'S strategic
alliance with Ingram Micro.

The agreement provides distribution access for Banzai's OpenReel and
Demio platforms through Ingram Micro's extensive network of technology
channel partners throughout the United States.

MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THE PARTNERSHIP CAN ACCELERATE ADOPTION AMONG
ENTERPRISE CUSTOMERS SEEKING AI-POWERED ENGAGEMENT, VIRTUAL EVENT, AND
VIDEO PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS.

The relationship also creates a framework that could support future
BNZI products as the company's platform continues to evolve.

CONNECTANDSELL ACQUISITION COULD EXPAND AI PLATFORM CAPABILITIES

BNZI recently signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire the
assets of ConnectAndSell.

If completed, the transaction is expected to expand both the company's
revenue opportunities and its AI-powered platform capabilities.

The proposed acquisition would extend BNZI'S reach beyond marketing
technology into sales engagement and revenue acceleration, helping
create a more comprehensive platform that supports businesses
throughout the customer acquisition and conversion process.

MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THE ADDITION COULD INCREASE ANNUAL REVENUE WHILE
BROADENING THE COMPANY'S ADDRESSABLE MARKET.

ENTERPRISE FOCUS AND CUSTOMER SCALE REMAIN KEY ASSETS

BNZI'S customer base now exceeds 150,000 organizations and users that
have purchased or subscribed to company products.

This broad customer footprint provides opportunities for:

* Recurring revenue generation
* Cross-selling additional products
* Enterprise account expansion
* Increased customer lifetime value

Management has indicated that growing enterprise adoption remains a
key strategic priority as the company works to deepen customer
relationships and expand into higher-value market segments.

MULTIPLE CATALYSTS ARE BEGINNING TO ALIGN

BNZI appears to be entering a potentially important stage of its
growth story as several positive developments converge:

* Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) upgrade
* Rising earnings estimates
* $5.5 million annualized cost reduction initiative
* Strategic alliance with Ingram Micro
* Expansion into a broader AI revenue platform
* Growing enterprise adoption

While execution remains critical, BNZI IS increasingly demonstrating a
combination of growth, scalability, operational discipline, and
strategic expansion that is attracting renewed attention from
investors.

AS EARNINGS REVISIONS TREND HIGHER AND MANAGEMENT CONTINUES EXECUTING
ON GROWTH INITIATIVES, BNZI MAY REMAIN A COMPANY WORTH MONITORING AS
ITS MARKET PROFILE CONTINUES TO EVOLVE!
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