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    Ryan James Powell

    Research Analyst at B. Riley Securities

    Ryan James Powell is an Equity Research Associate at B. Riley Securities, specializing in equity research and providing analysis on companies such as Eventbrite Inc. and CarGurus Inc. He is known for engaging directly with company management on earnings calls and has been publicly cited as a conference call participant for multiple high-profile firms, reflecting growing influence in the sector. Powell began his finance career after earning his degree in 2022 and joined B. Riley Securities shortly thereafter, where he continues to develop his expertise in technology and online marketplace companies. He is a registered professional with the requisite securities licenses and engages actively with the finance community through industry events and conferences.

    Ryan James Powell's questions to Eventbrite (EB) leadership

    Ryan James Powell's questions to Eventbrite (EB) leadership • Q1 2025

    Question

    Ryan James Powell, on for Naved Khan, inquired about event category performance since the app redesign, the current traction and long-term potential of the Timed Entry feature, and any notable trends from the TikTok partnership.

    Answer

    CEO Julia Hartz stated that while not breaking out specific category data, strong growth is seen in key categories like music, food & drink, and community. She explained that Timed Entry is a new, strategic expansion into the attractions market with a dedicated sales focus, but it's too early for specific metrics. Regarding TikTok, she emphasized that social sharing tools are a cornerstone of their strategy for driving demand and creator retention.

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    Ryan James Powell's questions to CarGurus (CARG) leadership

    Ryan James Powell's questions to CarGurus (CARG) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Ryan James Powell, on for Naved Khan, asked about recent trends in OEM advertising revenue and the company's outlook for that business line in 2025.

    Answer

    Sam Zales, President and COO, expressed strong optimism for the OEM advertising business, though he did not provide specific quarter-to-date numbers. He attributed its success to CarGurus' large consumer audience, refined ad targeting on uncluttered pages, and a strong client management team that successfully retained all existing OEM customers and won back others who had paused spending, driven by rising new car inventory.

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