Banzai International announces $5.5 million cost reduction initiative

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Banzai International, Inc. Announces $5.5 Million in Operating Cost Reductions 

May 28, 2026 9:10 AM EDT

SEATTLE, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) (Banzai or the Company), a leading marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions, today announced an operating cost reduction initiative expected to improve operating profits by $5.5 million on an annualized basis. The savings result from management-led initiatives including: reducing dependency on consultants, reducing the cost of professional services, centralizing financial systems and processes, and selective headcount reduction.

On a run rate basis, management estimates these actions will reduce our operating cash burn by approximately 40%, while not impacting... More