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Banzai International, Inc. Announces $7.8 Million Debt Elimination
SEATTLE, May 20, 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 highlighted a substantial milestone on its internal balance sheet initiative called Project Fortress, including debt elimination of approximately $7.8 million year to date, reflecting the Company's commitment to building a stronger, more agile organization positioned for strategic growt
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