UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM
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Table of Contents
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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| Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021 (unaudited) |
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 1. |
| Legal Proceedings |
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| Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
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| Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
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| Other Information |
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| Exhibits |
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Signatures |
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PART I. - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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AIADVERTISING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AIADVERTISING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
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AIADVERTISING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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AiADVERSTISING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - UNAUDITED
MARCH 31, 2022
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of AiAdvertising, Inc. (“AiAdvertising,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to interim financial reporting as prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year. These interim financial statements do not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and footnotes in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 14, 2022. In the opinion of management, the unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this report include all known accruals and adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods reported herein. Any such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.
There were various updates recently issued, most of which represented technical corrections to the accounting literature or application to specific industries which the Company does not expect to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Going Concern
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements do not reflect any adjustments that might result if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. As of March 31, 2022, management reassessed going concern and found the Company will have sufficient liquidity for the next 12 months such that there is no substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. During the year ended December 31, 2021 the Company raised capital from investors through sales of securities and normal course of business operations, which allowed the company to improve cash flow and pay down obligations. As of March 31, 2022, the Company had positive working capital of $
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
This summary of significant accounting policies of AiAdvertising is presented to assist in understanding the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. The Consolidated Financial Statements and notes are representations of the Company’s management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries CLWD Operations, Inc a Delaware corporation (“CLWD Operations”), Parscale Digital, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Parscale Digital”), WebTegrity, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“WebTegrity”), Data Propria, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Data Propria”), and Giles Design Bureau, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Giles Design Bureau). All significant inter-company transactions are eliminated in consolidation of the financial statements.
Reclassifications
During the quarter ended March 31, 2022 we recognized cost of revenue in the statement of operations. Certain prior periods have been reclassified to reflect current period presentation.
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Accounts Receivable
The Company extends credit to its customers, who are located nationwide. Accounts receivable are customer obligations due under normal trade terms. The Company performs continuing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition. Management reviews accounts receivable on a regular basis, based on contractual terms and how recently payments have been received to determine if any such amounts will potentially be uncollected. The Company includes any balances that are determined to be uncollectible in its allowance for doubtful accounts. After all attempts to collect a receivable have failed, the receivable is written off. The balance of the allowance account at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are $
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions by management in determining the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates are primarily used in our revenue recognition, the allowance for doubtful account receivable, fair value assumptions in accounting for business combinations and analyzing goodwill, intangible assets and long-lived asset impairments and adjustments, the deferred tax valuation allowance, and the fair value of stock options and warrants.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2022, the Company held cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost, and are depreciated or amortized using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
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Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes income when the service is provided or when product is delivered. We present revenue, net of customer incentives. Most of our income is generated from professional services and site development fees. We provide online marketing services that we purchase from third parties. The gross revenue presented in our statement of operations includes digital advertising revenue. We also offer professional services such as development services. The fees for development services with multiple deliverables constitute a separate unit of accounting in accordance with ASC 606, which are recognized as the work is performed. Upfront fees for development services or other customer services are deferred until certain implementation or contractual milestones have been achieved. If we have performed work for our clients, but have not invoiced clients for that work, then we record the value of the work on the balance sheet as costs in excess of billings. The terms of services contracts generally are for periods of less than one year. The deferred revenue and customer deposits as of March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021 were $
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We always strive to satisfy our customers by providing superior quality and service. Since we typically bill based on a Time and Materials basis, there are no returns for work delivered. When discrepancies or disagreements arise, we do our best to reconcile them by assessing the situation on a case-by-case basis and determining if any discounts can be given. Historically, we have not granted any significant discounts.
Included in revenue are costs that are reimbursed by our clients, including third party services, such as photographers and stylists, furniture, supplies, and the largest component, digital advertising. We have determined, based on our review of ASC 606-10-55-39, that the amounts classified as reimbursable costs should be recorded as gross revenue, due to the following factors:
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Research and Development
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Total research and development costs were $
Advertising Costs
The Company expenses the cost of advertising and promotional materials when incurred. Total advertising costs were $
Fair value of financial instruments
The Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities are carried at cost, which approximates their fair value, due to the relatively short maturity of these instruments. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company’s notes payable have stated borrowing rates that are consistent with those currently available to the Company and, accordingly, the Company believes the carrying value of these debt instruments approximates their fair value.
Fair value is defined as the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability, between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements assume that the asset or liability is (1) exchanged in an orderly manner, (2) the exchange is in the principal market for that asset or liability, and (3) the market participants are independent, knowledgeable, able and willing to transact an exchange. Fair value accounting and reporting establishes a framework for measuring fair value by creating a hierarchy for observable independent market inputs and unobservable market assumptions and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Considerable judgment is required to interpret the market data used to develop fair value estimates. As such, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methods could have a material effect on the estimated fair value.
ASC Topic 820 established a nine-tier fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). These tiers include:
· | Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets; |
· | Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable such as quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and |
· | Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions, such as valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. |
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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. To determine recoverability of a long-lived asset, management evaluates whether the estimated future undiscounted net cash flows from the asset are less than its carrying amount. If impairment is indicated, the long-lived asset would be written down to fair value. Fair value is determined by an evaluation of available price information at which assets could be bought or sold, including quoted market prices, if available, or the present value of the estimated future cash flows based on reasonable and supportable assumptions.
Indefinite Lived Intangibles and Goodwill Assets
The Company accounts for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations,” where the total purchase price is allocated to the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. Significant estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows from acquired customer lists, acquired technology, and trade names from a market participant perspective, useful lives and discount rates. Management’s estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions we believe to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates. The purchase price is allocated using the information currently available, and may be adjusted, up to one year from acquisition date, after obtaining more information regarding, among other things, asset valuations, liabilities assumed and revisions to preliminary estimates. The purchase price in excess of the fair value of the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired less liabilities assumed is recognized as goodwill.
The Company tests for indefinite lived intangibles and goodwill impairment in the fourth quarter of each year and whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value and may not be recoverable.
The impairment test conducted by the Company includes a two-step approach to determine whether it is more likely than not that impairment exists. If it is determined, after step one, that it is not more likely than not, that impairment exists, then no further analysis is conducted. The steps are as follows:
| 1. | Based on the totality of qualitative factors, determine whether the carrying amount of the intangible asset may not be recoverable. Qualitative factors and key assumptions reviewed include the following: |
| ● | Increases in costs, such as labor, materials or other costs that could negatively affect future cash flows. The Company assumed that costs associated with labor, materials, and other costs should be consistent with fair market levels. If the costs were materially higher than fair market levels, then such costs may adversely affect the future cash flows of the Company or reporting units. |
| ● | Financial performance, such as negative or declining cash flows, or reductions in revenue may adversely affect recoverability of the recorded value of the intangible assets. During our analysis, the Company assumes that revenues should remain relatively consistent or show gradual growth month-to-month and quarter-to-quarter. If we report revenue declines, instead of increases or flat levels, then such condition may adversely affect the future cash flows of the Company or reporting units. |
| ● | Legal, regulatory, contractual, political, business or other factors that could affect future cash flows. During our analysis, the Company assumes that the legal, regulatory, political or business conditions should remain consistent, without placing material pressure on the Company or any of its reporting units. If such conditions were to become materially different than what has been experienced historically, then such conditions may adversely affect the future cash flows of the Company or reporting units. |
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| ● | Entity-specific events such as losses of management, key personnel, or customers, may adversely affect future cash flows. During our analysis, the Company assumes that members of management, key personnel, and customers will remain consistent period-over-period. If not effectively replaced, the loss of members of management and key employees could adversely affect operations, culture, morale and overall success of the company. In addition, if material revenue from key customers is lost and not replaced, then future cash flows will be adversely affected. |
| ● | Industry or market considerations, such as competition, changes in the market, changes in customer dependence on our service offerings, or obsolescence could adversely affect the Company or its reporting units. We understand that the markets we serve are constantly changing, requiring us to change with them. During our analysis, we assume that we will address new opportunities in service offering and industries served. If we do not make such changes, then we may experience declines in revenue and cash flow, making it difficult to re-capture market share. |
| ● | Macroeconomic conditions such as deterioration in general economic conditions or limitations on accessing capital could adversely affect the Company. During our analysis, we acknowledge that macroeconomic factors, such as the economy, may affect our business plan because our customers may reduce budgets for our services. If there are material worsening in economic conditions, which lead to reductions in revenue then such conditions may adversely affect the Company. |
| 2. | Compare the carrying amount of the intangible asset to the fair value. |
| 3. | If the carrying amount is greater than the fair value, then the carrying amount is reduced to reflect fair value. |
Goodwill and Intangible assets are comprised of the following, presented as net of amortization:
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Business Combinations
The acquisition of subsidiaries is accounted for using the purchase method. The cost of the acquisition is measured at the aggregate of the fair value, at the acquisition date, of assets received, liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the Company in exchange for control of the acquiree. Any costs directly attributable to the business combination are expensed in the period incurred. The acquiree’s identifiable assets and liabilities are recognized at their fair values at the acquisition date.
Goodwill arising on acquisition is recognized as an asset and initially measured at cost, being the excess of the cost of the business combination over the Company’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities recognized.
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Concentrations of Business and Credit Risk
The Company operates in a single industry segment. The Company markets its services to companies and individuals in many industries and geographic locations. The Company’s operations are subject to rapid technological advancement and intense competition. Accounts receivable represent financial instruments with potential credit risk. The Company typically offers its customers credit terms. The Company makes periodic evaluations of the credit worthiness of its enterprise customers and other than obtaining deposits pursuant to its policies, it generally does not require collateral. In the event of nonpayment, the Company has the ability to terminate services. As of March 31, 2022, the Company held cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company addressed the accounting for share-based payment transactions in which an enterprise receives employee services in exchange for either equity instruments of the enterprise or liabilities that are based on the fair value of the enterprise’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments. The transactions are accounted for using a fair-value-based method and recognized as expenses in our statement of operations.
Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the value of the portion of stock-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest. Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations during the three months ended March 31, 2022, included compensation expense for the stock-based payment awards granted prior to, but not yet vested, as of March 31, 2022 based on the grant date fair value estimated. Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 is based on awards ultimately expected to vest or has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of operations during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 were $
Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Share Calculations
Income (Loss) per Share dictates the calculation of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares available. Diluted earnings per share is computed similar to basic earnings per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. The shares for employee options, warrants and convertible notes were used in the calculation of the income per share.
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company has excluded
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company has excluded
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Dilutive per share amounts are computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and potentially dilutive securities, using the treasury stock method if their effect would be dilutive.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
The Company does not elect to delay complying with any new or revised accounting standards, but to apply all standards required of public companies, according to those required application dates.
Management reviewed accounting pronouncements issued during the quarter ended March 31, 2022, and no pronouncements were adopted during the period.
Management reviewed accounting pronouncements issued during the year ended December 31, 2021, and the following pronouncements were adopted during the period.
In January 2017, the FASB issued 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The amendments in this ASU simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test and eliminating the requirement for a reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount to perform a qualitative assessment. Instead, under this pronouncement, an entity would perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and would recognize an impairment change for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized is not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. In addition, income tax effects will be considered, if applicable. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. Due to the limited amount of goodwill and intangible assets recorded at December 31, 2021, the impact of this ASU on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures was immaterial.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13 (ASU 2016-13) "Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" which requires the measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held at amortized cost. ASU 2016-13 replaces the existing incurred loss impairment model with an expected loss methodology, which will result in more timely recognition of credit losses. ASU 2016-13 is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2022. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-13 on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-06, Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40). The intention of ASU 2020-06 update is to address the complexity of accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and contracts in an entity’s own equity. Under ASU 2020-06, the number of accounting models for convertible notes will be reduced and entities that issue convertible debt will be required to use the if-converted method for computing diluted Earnings Per Share. ASU 2020-06 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2021 and may be adopted through either a modified or fully retrospective transition. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Discontinued Operations
On June 11, 2021, the Company entered into and closed an asset purchase agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with Liquid Web, LLC (“Buyer”) under which it sold the web hosting and maintenance revenue stream (the “Asset Sale”) to the Buyer for a Purchase Price of $
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The Company did not classify any assets or liabilities specific to the Purchased Assets. Therefore, the purchase price from the Purchased Assets are recorded as a Gain on Sale of Discontinued Operations in our statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2021. As a result of the Company entering into the Asset Purchase Agreement, the Company’s web hosting revenue stream has been characterized as discontinued operations in its financial statements as disclosed within the disaggregated revenue schedule in footnote 3.
Pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement, the Company will continue to maintain, support, and deliver on all customer services during the transition period of 90 days following the closing date. The Company will continue to invoice the hosting customers in the ordinary course of business. Any payments received from the customers, on or after the closing date are the property of Liquid Web. The Company will remit the payment for collected revenue less taxes collected and net of hosting expenses to the Buyer no later than the 15th day of the following month. The gain on the sale of assets is shown under other income in the Statement of Operations.
The following table summarizes the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.
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Income Taxes
The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. The measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities is based on provisions of applicable tax law. The measurement of deferred tax assets is reduced, if necessary, by a valuation allowance based on the amount of tax benefits that, based on available evidence, the Company does not expect realize.
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, we used the federal tax rate of
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3. REVENUE RECOGNITION
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and all subsequent amendments to the ASU (collectively, “ASC 606”), using the modified retrospective method applied to those contracts which were not completed as of January 1, 2018. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018 are presented under Topic 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historic accounting under Topic 605. Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The adoption of ASC 606 did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
The core principles of revenue recognition under ASC 606 includes the following five criteria:
1.Identify the contract with the customer
Contract with our customers may be oral, written, or implied. A written and signed contract stating the terms and conditions is the preferred method and is consistent with most customers. The terms of a written contract may be contained within the body of an email, during which proposals are made and campaign plans are outlined, or it may be a stand-alone document signed by both parties. Contracts that are oral in nature are consummated in status and pitch meetings and may be later followed up with an email detailing the terms of the arrangement, along with a proposal document. No work is commenced without an understanding between the Company and our customers, that a valid contract exists.
2.Identify the performance obligations in the contract
Our sales and account management teams define the scope of services to be offered, to ensure all parties are in agreement and obligations are being delivered to the customer as promised. The performance obligation may not be fully identified in a mutually signed contract, but may be outlined in email correspondence, face-to-face meetings, additional proposals or scopes of work, or phone conversations.
3.Determine the transaction price
Pricing is discussed and identified by the operations team prior to submitting a proposal to the customer. Based on the obligation presented, third-party service pricing is established, and time and labor are estimated, to determine the most accurate transaction pricing for our customer. Price is subject to change upon agreed parties, and could be fixed or variable, milestone focused or time and materials.
4.Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract
If a contract involves multiple obligations, the transaction pricing is allocated accordingly, during the performance obligation phase (criteria 2 above).
5.Recognize revenue when (or as) we satisfy a performance obligation
The Company uses several means to satisfy the performance obligations:
a.Billable Hours – The Company employs a time tracking system where employees record their time by project. This method of satisfaction is used for time and material projects, change orders, website edits, revisions to designs, and any other project that is hours-based. The hours satisfy the performance obligation as the hours are incurred.
b.Ad Spend - To satisfy ad spend, the Company generates analytical reports monthly or as required to show how the ad dollars were spent and how the targeting resulted in click-throughs. The ad spend satisfies the performance obligation, regardless of the outcome or effectiveness of the campaign. In addition, the Company utilizes third party invoices after the ad dollars are spent, in order to satisfy the obligation.
c.Milestones – If the contract requires milestones to be hit, then the Company satisfies the performance obligation when that milestone is completed and presented to the customer for review. As each phase of a project is complete, we consider it as a performance obligation being satisfied and transferred to the customer. At this point, the customer is invoiced the amount due based on the transaction pricing for that specific phase and/or we apply the customer deposit to recognize revenue.
d.Monthly Retainer – If the contract is a retainer for work performed, then the customer is paying the Company for its expertise and accessibility, not for a pre-defined amount of output. In this case, the obligation is satisfied at the end of the period, regardless of the amount of work effort required.
e.Hosting – Monthly recurring fees for hosting are recognized on a monthly basis, at a fixed rate. Hosting contracts are typically one-year and reviewed annually for renewal. Prices are subject to change at management discretion. During the year ended December 31, 2021 web hosting services was discontinued from our operating revenue streams.
Historically, the Company generates income from four main revenue streams: data science, creative design, web development, and digital marketing. Each revenue stream is unique, and includes the following features:
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Data Science
We analyze big data (large volume of information) to reveal patterns and trends associated with human behavior and interactions that can lead to better decisions and strategic business moves. As a result of our data science work, our clients are able to make informed and valuable decisions to positively impact their bottom lines. We classify revenue as data science that includes polling, research, modeling, data fees, consulting and reporting. Contracts are generated to assure both the Company and the client are committed to partnership and both agree to the defined terms and conditions and are typically less than one year. Transaction pricing is usually a lump sum, which is estimated by specific project requirements. The Company recognizes revenue when performance obligations are met, including, when the data sciences service is performed, polling is conducted, or support hours are expended. If the data sciences service is a fixed fee retainer, then the obligation is earned at the end of the period, regardless of how much service is performed.
Creative Design
We provide branding and creative design services, which we believe set apart our clients from their competitors and establish them in their specific markets. We believe in showcasing our clients’ brands uniquely and creatively to infuse the public with curiosity to learn more. We classify revenue as creative design that includes branding, photography, copyrighting, printing, signs and interior design. Contracts are generated to assure both the company and the client are committed to partnership and both agree to the defined terms and conditions and are typically less than one year. The Company recognizes revenue when performance obligations are met, usually when creative design services obligations are complete, when the hours are recorded, designs are presented, website themes are complete, or any other criteria as mutually agreed.
Web Development
We develop websites that attract high levels of traffic for our clients. We offer our clients the expertise to manage and protect their website, and the agility to adjust their online marketing strategy as their business expands. We classify revenue as web development that includes website coding, website patch installs, ongoing development support and fixing inoperable sites. Contracts are generated to assure both the company and the client are committed to the partnership and both agree to the defined terms and conditions. Although most projects are long-term (6-8 months) in scope, we do welcome short-term projects which are invoiced as the work is completed at a specified hourly rate. In addition, we offer monthly hosting support packages, which ensures websites are functioning properly. The Company records web development revenue as earned, when the developer hours are recorded (if time and materials arrangements) or when the milestones are achieved (if a milestone arrangement).
Digital Marketing
We have a reputation for providing digital marketing services that get results. We classify revenue as digital marketing that includes ad spend, SEO management and digital ad support. Billable hours and advertising spending are estimated based on client specific needs and subject to change with client concurrence. Revenue is recognized when ads are run on one of the third-party platforms or when the hours are recorded by the digital marketing specialist, if the obligation relates to support or services.
Included in creative design and digital marketing revenues are costs that are reimbursed by our clients, including third party services, such as photographers and stylists, furniture, supplies, and the largest component, digital advertising. We have determined, based on our review, that the amounts classified as reimbursable costs should be recorded as gross (principal), due to the following factors:
-The Company is the primary obligor in the arrangement;
-We have latitude in establishing price;
-We have discretion in supplier selection; and
-The Company has credit risk
-During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, we included $
-The deferred revenue and customer deposits as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were $
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For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited), revenue was disaggregated into the four categories as follows:
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4. LIQUIDITY AND OPERATIONS
The Company had a net loss of $
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had a short-term borrowing relationship with two lenders. The lenders provided short-term and long-term financing under a secured borrowing arrangement, using our accounts receivable as collateral, disclosed in footnote 6, as well as convertible notes disclosed in footnote 7. As of March 31, 2022, there were no unused sources of liquidity, nor were there any commitments of material capital expenditures.
While the Company expects that its capital needs in the foreseeable future may be met by cash-on-hand and projected positive cash-flow, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to generate enough positive cash flow to finance its growth and business operations in which event, the Company may need to seek outside sources of capital. There can be no assurance that such capital will be available on terms that are favorable to the Company or at all.
5.INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Domain Name
On June 26, 2015, the Company purchased the rights to the domain “CLOUDCOMMERCE.COM”, from a private party at a purchase price of $
Trademark
On September 22, 2015, the Company purchased the trademark rights to “CLOUDCOMMERCE”, from a private party at a purchase price of $
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The Company will assess this intangible asset for impairment, if an event occurs that may affect the fair value, or at least annually.
The Company’s intangible assets consist of the following:
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Total amortization expense charged to operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and 2021 were
6. CREDIT FACILITIES
None
7. CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE
During fiscal year 2019, the Company issued convertible promissory notes with variable conversion prices, as outlined below. The conversion prices for each of the notes was tied to the trading price of the Company’s common stock. Because of the fluctuation in stock price, the Company is required to report derivative gains and losses each quarter, which was included in earnings, and an overall derivative liability balance on the balance sheet. The Company also records a discount related to the convertible notes, which reduces the outstanding balance of the total amount due and presented as a net outstanding balance on the balance sheet. During the quarter ended June 30, 2020, all convertible notes that contained embedded derivative instruments were converted, leaving a derivative liability balance of
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8. NOTES PAYABLE
Related Party Notes Payable
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On February 17, 2021, the Company issued a promissory note (the “February 17, 2021 Note”) in the amount of $
As of March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the notes payable due to related parties totaled
Third Party Notes Payable
On October 21, 2020, the Company issued a promissory note (the “October 2020 Note”) in the amount of $
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On December 10, 2020, the Company issued a promissory note (the “December 2020 Note”) in the amount of $
On February 4, 2021, the Company received loan proceeds of $
9. DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
None
10. CAPITAL STOCK
At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company’s authorized stock consists of
Series A Preferred
The Company has designated
Series B Preferred
The Company has designated
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Series C Preferred
The Company has designated
Series D Preferred
The Company has designated
Series E Preferred
The Company has designated
Series F Preferred
The Company has designated
Series G Preferred
On February 6, 2020, the Company designated
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Series H Preferred
On March 18, 2021, the Company issued
On September 29, 2021, the Company filed a certificate of withdrawal with the Secretary of State of Nevada, to withdraw the Company’s existing certificate of designation of Series H Preferred Stock, filed a certificate of designation for a new series of Series H Preferred Stock with the Secretary of State of Nevada, and issued
On November 29, 2021, sixty days after the issuance of the shares of Series H Preferred stock, the Company redeemed all outstanding shares of Series H Preferred stock in accordance with the terms thereof. During the year end December 31, 2021, there was
Registered Direct Offering
On March 28, 2022,
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11. STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
Stock Options
On August 1, 2017, we granted non-qualified stock options to purchase up to
On September 18, 2017, we granted non-qualified stock options to purchase up to
On January 3, 2018, we granted non-qualified stock options to purchase up to
On January 17, 2020, we granted non-qualified stock options to purchase up to
On June 2, 2020, we granted non-qualified stock options to purchase up to
On January 5, 2021, we granted non-qualified stock options to purchase up to
On August 18, 2021, we granted non-qualified stock options to purchase up to
On February 1, 2022, we granted non-qualified stock options to purchase up to
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The Company used the historical industry index to calculate volatility, since the Company’s stock history did not represent the expected future volatility of the Company’s common stock.
The fair value of options granted during the three months ending March 31, 2022 and 2021, were determined using the Black Scholes method with the following assumptions:
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The Black Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options, which do not have vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility. Because the Company’s employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options.
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Warrants
As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were
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12. RELATED PARTIES
At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, principal on the Bountiful Notes and accrued interest totaled $
On August 1, 2017, the Company signed a lease with Bureau, Inc., a related party, to provide a workplace for our employees.
On August 1, 2017, Parscale Digital signed a lease with Parscale Strategy for computer equipment and office furniture. Parscale Strategy is wholly owned by Brad Parscale. Details of this lease are included in Note 14.
On March 18, 2021, the Company issued
On September 29, 2021, the Company filed a certificate of withdrawal with the Secretary of State of Nevada, to withdraw the Company’s existing certificate of designation of Series H Preferred Stock, filed a certificate of designation for a new series of Series H Preferred Stock with the Secretary of State of Nevada, and issued
On November 29, 2021, sixty days after the issuance of the shares of Series H Preferred stock, the Company redeemed all outstanding shares of Series H Preferred stock in accordance with the terms thereof. During the year end December 31, 2021, there was zero shares of Series H Preferred stock outstanding.
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13. CONCENTRATIONS
For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had four major customers who represented approximately
14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Leases
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases” Topic 842, which amends the guidance in former ASC Topic 840, Leases. The new standard increases transparency and comparability most significantly by requiring the recognition by lessees of right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases longer than 12 months. Under the standard, disclosures are required to meet the objective of enabling users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. For lessees, leases will be classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement, over the expected term on a straight-line basis. Operating leases are recognized on the balance sheet as right-of-use assets, current operating lease liabilities and non-current operating lease liabilities. We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. Finance leases are included in property and equipment, current liabilities, and long-term liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.
The Company adopted the new lease guidance effective January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective transition approach, applying the new standard to all of its leases existing at the date of initial application which is the effective date of adoption. Consequently, financial information will not be updated and the disclosures required under the new standard will not be provided for dates and periods before January 1, 2019. The Company has elected the practical expedient to combine lease and non-lease components as a single component. We did not elect the hindsight practical expedient which permits entities to use hindsight in determining the lease term and assessing impairment. The adoption of the lease standard did not change our previously reported consolidated statements of operations and did not result in a cumulative catch-up adjustment to opening equity. As of March 31, 2022, the company recognized ROU assets of $
Operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. The operating lease ROU asset also includes any lease payments made and excludes lease incentives and initial direct costs incurred, if any. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option.
Operating Leases
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Total operating lease expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was $
Finance Leases
The following is a schedule of the net book value of the finance lease.
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Legal Matters
The Company may be involved in legal actions and claims arising in the ordinary course of business, from time to time, none of which at this time the Company considers to be material to the Company’s business or financial condition.
15. SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, there were the following non-cash activities.
-The values of the ROU operating leases assets and liabilities each declined $
-The holder of
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, there were the following non-cash activities.
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16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management has evaluated subsequent events according to ASC TOPIC 855 as of the date of the financial statements and has determined that the following subsequent events are reportable.
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-On April 13, 2022, the Company retained the services of two independent consultants and the Board agreed to issue each consultant
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Item 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Cautionary Statements
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes thereto as set forth in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The Management’s Discussion and Analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements of our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. When used, herein, the words “believe,” “plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “target,” “estimate,” “expect,” and the like, and/or future-tense or conditional constructions (“will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” etc.), or similar expressions, identify certain of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this quarterly report. Our actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of several factors including, but not limited to, those noted under the “Risk Factors” section of the reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this quarterly report, except as may by required under applicable law.
ABOUT US-
AiAdvertising’s primary focus is to disrupt the digital advertising world by offering a solution that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enable marketers to increase productivity, efficiency and performance.
OUR MISSION-
Is to partner with marketers who are looking to challenge the “status quo” and empower them with a unified solution to eliminate wasted spend, replace human guesswork with AI-enabled predictions to provide accountability and provide transparency to their marketing budget.
OURSOLUTION-
Our proprietary software empowers marketers by intelligently automating data- driven, repetitive tasks, and improving their ability to make predictions at scale.
What is AI (Artificial Intelligence)?
AI is computer science field that enables computer software to perform human-like intelligence tasks, like speech recognition, image recognition, reasoning, decision making, and learning. AI learns through observation and interaction with the world. It learns, for example, by observing humans interact with objects and people, by observing the objects themselves, and by interacting with humans.
AI isn't magic; it's math. Very advanced math that can help machines perform well-defined intelligence tasks better than humans. AI powers everything from self-driving cars to Amazon recommendations to image recognition that tags your friends on Facebook.
AI is an umbrella term. It encompasses many different subfields and technologies, including neural networks, natural language processing (NLP), natural language generation (NLG), and deep learning.
Machine learning is one of these subfields.
What is machine learning?
Machine learning is AI where the computer software is tasked with learning without being explicitly programmed. An AI system that uses machine learning is not always explicitly programmed with the rules of how to learn. Instead, it is allowed to learn through a combination of instruction from humans and experimentation on its own.
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Over time, an AI system using machine learning can get better at the task it was built to do. It can even find its own approaches to completing a task that humans never taught it or intended it to learn. This is why there is so much excitement around AI that uses machine learning:
Unlike traditional software, which has to be manually updated by programmers, AI with machine learning can become smarter on its own. It can improve its performance on tasks over time, which can create powerful results for individuals and companies.
What is the difference between AI and machine learning?
Machine learning is always a type of AI, but AI is not always machine learning. The difference lies in the ability of an AI system to become smarter on its own. If AI can teach itself without explicit human training and get better over time, then it's true machine learning. If it can't, then some may still call it artificial intelligence, but it's more like intelligent automation with a narrow application. It can still solve problems that require human intelligence.
The AIAD Platform Features
Our software platform harnesses the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence to eliminate guesswork, predict what works, and prove advertising's impact on financial results. Key features of our platform include:
Alignment - We start with the end in mind and use a comprehensive discovery process to outline goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) to connect them to revenue targets. By aligning on the desired outcomes, our platform renders marketing and content calendars built upon the defined goals and objectives.
Insights - AI Data Services inventories and aggregates data from all of a client’s tools, such as customer relationship management (CRM), sales, marketing, accounting, and customer service tools into a unified data warehouse where it is cleaned, organized, and tagged. This allows the artificial intelligence in our platform to segment customers and prospective customers by revealing patterns, signals, and insights to draw commonalities between points and grouping them into personas (fictional characters used to represent larger groups that share similarities). Once these audiences are segmented, we use unique engagement predictors leveraging psychographic models to identify motivations, behaviors, influences, and interests. These insights inform the type of creative assets these audience segments will most likely respond to. The models are leveraged to find new incremental audiences.
Activate – Our AI platform scores our clients’ existing creative assets and intelligently recommends enhancements to optimize performance. Our AI leverages the audience personas of who will see the ads to accurately personalize and predict more successful creative assets. This predictive engine allows clients to know the likelihood that their ad will resonate with their audiences before placing the ad. Our AI can then dynamically create hundreds or thousands of variations of highly targeted ads based on what our AI knows about the specific audience personas. Combined with our software, our teams then help our clients place these ads through the channels that will produce the highest results.
Decisions – The AiAd dashboard aggregates data from all marketing channels to connect marketing strategies to financial results. Our platform continuously monitors and validates each campaign's impact and provides recommendations to maximize their effectiveness. Leveraging machine learning, it provides ongoing analysis and optimization of behavioral profiles, creative, audience segments, and media activation. Our platform empowers marketers to know what works, what doesn't, what's next, and why so they can make the most informed decisions.
The Market Opportunity
According to Marketing AI Institute:
·McKinsey Global Institute estimates up to a $5.9 trillion annual impact of AI and other analytics on marketing and sales.
·PwC sees a truly global effect from AI, with an estimated 14 percent lift in global GDP possible by 2030, a total contribution of $15.7 trillion to the world economy, thanks to both increased productivity and increased consumption.
·In 2021 alone, Gartner projects AI augmentation will create $2.9 trillion of business value, and 6.2 billion hours of worker productivity globally.
·IDC states that efficiencies driven by AI in CRM could increase global revenues by $1.1 trillion this year, and ultimately lead to more than 800,000 net-new jobs, surpassing those lost to automation.
·The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated AI-powered digital transformation across businesses. Additional research from McKinsey cites that 25 percent of almost 2,400 business leaders surveyed said they increased AI adoption due to the pandemic.
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We believe Google’s recent announcement that it will restrict the use of third-party cookies is very close to a declaration of war against many ad-tech companies and major advertisers. "Today, we're making explicit that once third-party cookies are phased out, we will not build alternate identifiers to track individuals as they browse across the web, nor will we use them in our products," said David Temkin, Google's director of product management, ads privacy, and trust.
Ad-targeting companies such as Criteo, The Trade Desk and Magnite rely on so-called third-party browser cookies for their data gathering and organization efforts, particularly when ad campaigns are shaped around the specific browsing behavior of specific web users. Thus, we believe Google’s announcement that third-party cookies are going away someday soon was very bad news for the ad-targeting industry. Further, Google took the next step of promising to make it harder to replace cookies with alternative user-tracking technologies.
This is cause for enormous concern within the advertising industry. The Cookie Apocalypse coming in 2022 could wipe out 85% of the digital market according to Data Science Analyst, Roger Kamena. Any data or ad-tech company that captures any information on unidentified users through a data management platform (DMP) will be affected.
We believe that our AIAD platform will deliver a solution that will overcome this problem caused by Google while still ensuring the privacy of users, because our AIAD platform does not rely on the use of browser cookies.
Instead, our platform uses AI to manage “personas” which we believe will now become more important than ever for targeting purposes. Cookies are dead. Also, our use of personas will overcome another challenge for the ad targeting industry created by Apple as soon as it releases its next operating system that will ask users to opt in to share their location on every mobile app. As a result, location data will decrease significantly to the point where it won't be scalable.
A persona is a proxy for a brand’s target audience. A proxy represents someone who has the same interests, priorities and concerns as the brand’s buyers. Within the brand’s target market, there are several ideal customer profiles, and each ideal customer profile could have a multiple number of personas. Developing these personas is based on extensive research and requires the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning tools.
We believe the AiAdvertising approach is unique, and that it will be disruptive in the ad targeting and ad buying process. Not only will our AI-driven platform overcome the new challenges posed by the actions of big players, such as Google and Apple, but it will ensure user privacy and lead to lower advertising costs.
Past Revenue Model
Historically, we charged a fixed or variable implementation fee to design, build and execute on digital marketing campaigns. These campaigns or custom solutions consisted of professional services fees as well as mark up on media spend. Our professional services were billed at hourly or monthly rates, depending on the customer’s needs.
Future Revenue
Beginning in Q4 of 2021, we pivoted the focus of our business to a software licensing and delivery model, whereby our software is centrally hosted and licensed on a monthly subscription basis. We charge a flat percentage of clients’ monthly ad spend budget for software license fees, and a flat percentage of their monthly ad spend budget for media activation and placement. We believe this provides greater transparency to the client as well as makes the Company’s revenue more consistent and predictable. We believe this shift towards SaaS recurring revenue can potentially be highly valuable to the Company and its shareholders.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations, including the discussion on liquidity and capital resources, are based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, management re-evaluates its estimates and judgments, particularly those related to the determination of the estimated recoverable amounts of trade accounts receivable, impairment of long-lived assets, revenue recognition, and deferred tax assets. We believe the following critical accounting policies require more significant judgment and estimates used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Among the significant judgments made by management in the preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements are the following:
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Revenue recognition
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and all subsequent amendments to the ASU (collectively, “ASC 606”), using the modified retrospective method applied to those contracts which were not completed as of January 1, 2018. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018 are presented under Topic 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historic accounting under Topic 605. Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The adoption of ASC 606 did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
Included in revenue are costs that are reimbursed by our clients, including third party services, such as photographers and stylists, furniture, supplies, and the largest component, digital advertising. We have determined, based on our review of ASC 606-10-55-39, that the amounts classified as reimbursable costs should be recorded as gross, due to the following factors:
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Accounts receivable
The Company extends credit to its customers who are located nationwide. Accounts receivable are customer obligations due under normal trade terms. The Company performs continuing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition. Management reviews accounts receivable on a regular basis, based on contracted terms and how recently payments have been received to determine if any such amounts will potentially be uncollected. The Company includes any balances that are determined to be uncollectible in its allowance for doubtful accounts.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. To determine recoverability of a long-lived asset, management evaluates whether the estimated future undiscounted net cash flows from the asset are less than its carrying amount. If impairment is indicated, the long-lived asset would be written down to fair value. Fair value is determined by an evaluation of available price information at which assets could be bought or sold, including quoted market prices, if available, or the present value of the estimated future cash flows based on reasonable and supportable assumptions.
Indefinite Lived Intangibles and Goodwill Assets
The Company accounts for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations,” where the total purchase price is allocated to the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The purchase price is allocated using the information currently available, and may be adjusted, up to one year from acquisition date, after obtaining more information regarding, among other things, asset valuations, liabilities assumed and revisions to preliminary estimates. The purchase price in excess of the fair value of the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired less liabilities assumed is recognized as goodwill.
The Company tests for indefinite lived intangibles and goodwill impairment in the fourth quarter of each year and whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value and may not be recoverable. In accordance with its policies, the Company performed a qualitative assessment of indefinite lived intangibles and goodwill at December 31, 2021 and determined the fair value of each intangible asset and goodwill did not exceed the respective carrying values. Therefore, an impairment of indefinite lived intangibles and goodwill was recognized.
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The impairment test conducted by the Company includes an assessment of whether events occurred that may have resulted in impairment of goodwill and intangible assets. Because it was determined that events had occurred which effected the fair value of goodwill and intangible assets, the Company conducted the two-step approach to determine the fair value and required adjustment. The steps are as follows:
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| 3. | If the carrying amount is greater than the fair value, then the carrying amount is reduced to reflect fair value. |
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Business Combinations
The Company allocates the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed and intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Such valuations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. Significant estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows from acquired customer lists, acquired technology, and trade names from a market participant perspective, useful lives and discount rates. Management’s estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions we believe to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates. During the measurement period, which is one year from the acquisition date, we may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to earnings.
Fair value of financial instruments
The Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities are carried at cost, which approximates their fair value, due to the relatively short maturity of these instruments. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company’s notes payable have stated borrowing rates that are consistent with those currently available to the Company and, accordingly, the Company believes the carrying value of these debt instruments approximates their fair value.
Fair value is defined as the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability, between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements assume that the asset or liability is (1) exchanged in an orderly manner, (2) the exchange is in the principal market for that asset or liability, and (3) the market participants are independent, knowledgeable, able and willing to transact an exchange. Fair value accounting and reporting establishes a framework for measuring fair value by creating a hierarchy for observable independent market inputs and unobservable market assumptions and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Considerable judgment is required to interpret the market data used to develop fair value estimates. As such, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methods could have a material effect on the estimated fair value.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
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Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
The Company does not elect to delay complying with any new or revised accounting standards, but to apply all standards required of public companies, according to those required application dates.
Management reviewed accounting pronouncements issued during the quarter ended March 31, 2022, and no pronouncements were adopted during the period.
Management reviewed accounting pronouncements issued during the year ended December 31, 2021, and the following pronouncements were adopted during the period.
In January 2017, the FASB issued 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The amendments in this ASU simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test and eliminating the requirement for a reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount to perform a qualitative assessment. Instead, under this pronouncement, an entity would perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and would recognize an impairment change for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized is not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. In addition, income tax effects will be considered, if applicable. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. Due to the limited amount of goodwill and intangible assets recorded at December 31, 2020, the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures was immaterial.
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13 (ASU 2016-13) "Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" which requires the measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held at amortized cost. ASU 2016-13 replaces the existing incurred loss impairment model with an expected loss methodology, which will result in more timely recognition of credit losses. ASU 2016-13 is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2022. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-13 on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-06, Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40). The intention of ASU 2020-06 update is to address the complexity of accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and contracts in an entity’s own equity. Under ASU 2020-06, the number of accounting models for convertible notes will be reduced and entities that issue convertible debt will be required to use the if-converted method for computing diluted Earnings Per Share. ASU 2020-06 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2021 and may be adopted through either a modified or fully retrospective transition. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Results of Operations for the Three months Ended March 31, 2022, compared to the Three months Ended March 31, 2021.
REVENUE
Total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2022 decreased by $351,536 to $1,199,662, compared to $1,551,198 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a pivot of focus from professional services to SaaS revenue generated by our AiAd Platform. During this pivot, we strategically chose to discontinue parts of our business, such as our hosting business, that was not part of our core focus going forward. The hosting business is recorded separately as discontinued operations in the statement of operations for year ended December 31, 2021.
COST OF REVENUE
Cost of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased by $594,834 to $1,535,832, compared to $940,998 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase was primarily due to the increase in digital marketing ad costs, platform fees, salaries, and partially offset by decrease of discontinued operations.
SALARIES AND OUTSIDE SERVICES
Salaries and outside services for the three months ended March 31, 2022 decreased by $162,394 to $1,264,705, compared to $1,427,099 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in legal fees and partially offset by increases in salary expense, and professional services.
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Selling, general, and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2022 decreased by $5,441,406 to $1,014,564 compared to $6,455,970 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The decrease was primarily due to warrant and stock option expense and partially offset by an increase in advertising, cloud-based tools, recruiting fees, research and development, and insurance expenses.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Depreciation and amortization expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2022 decreased by $1,636 to $9,113 compared to $10,749 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, as of December 31, 2021, which eliminated additional amortization of intangible assets in the current period.
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OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE
Total other income and expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022 decreased by $3,291,837 to net other income of $25,197 compared to net other expense of $3,266,640 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The decrease in net other expense was primarily due to the decrease in finance charges and compensation expense related to the issuance of shares of common stock to a related party during the year end December 31, 2021 and partially offset by the gain on sales of discontinued operations.
NET INCOME/(LOSS)
The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $2,599,355, which includes net income from discontinued operations of zero compared to the net loss of $10,506,321 for the three months ended March 31, 2021, which includes net income from discontinued operations of $43,937. The decrease in net loss for the period is primarily due to decrease in interest expense related to common stock offering, decrease in revenue, and partially offset by increase in salaries and SG&A expenses, and amortization.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company had net working capital (i.e. the difference between current assets and current liabilities) of $1,171,707 at March 31, 2022 compared to a net working capital deficit of ($2,706,377) at fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.
Cash flow used in operating activities was $1,606,965 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to cash flow used in operating activities of $3,350,555 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The decrease in cash flow used in operating activities of $1,743,590 was primarily due to a decrease in net loss, partially offset by finance charges and warrant and stock option expenses.
Cash flow provided by investing activities was $15,627 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to cash flow used in investing activities of $(10,930) for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase in cash flow provided by investing activities of $26,557 was primarily due to the sales of hosting revenue stream, partially offset by the purchase of computers, printer, and videography equipment.
Cash flow provided by financing activities was $643,624 for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to cash flow provided by financing activities of $9,345,190 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The decrease in cash flow provided by financing activities of $8,701,566 was due to sale of our common stock, partially offset by debt repayments.
Liquidity is the ability of a company to generate funds to support its current and future operations, satisfy its obligations, and otherwise operate on an ongoing basis. Significant factors in the management of liquidity are funds generated by operations, levels of accounts receivable and accounts payable and capital expenditures.
During the current period, one investor provided short-term financing under a stock purchase arrangement disclosed in footnote 10. The Company does not have any long-term sources of liquidity. As of March 31, 2022, there were no unused sources of liquidity, nor were there any commitments of material capital expenditures.
The Company has negative monthly cash flows from operations of approximately $300,000. The Company’s current cash is sufficient to sustain the Company’s operations for approximately 18 months without additional borrowings. To satisfy cash needs, the Company relies on various borrowing mechanisms to fund operations and service debt, as discussed above.
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on a going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. Management believes that our current cash flow will sustain our operations and obligations as they become due, and will allow the development of our core business operations. Furthermore, the Company anticipates that it will raise additional capital through investments from our existing shareholders, prospective new investors and future revenue generated by our operations.
Any additional capital we may raise through the sale of equity or equity-backed securities may dilute current stockholders’ ownership percentages and could also result in a decrease in the fair market value of our equity securities. The terms of the securities issued by us in future capital transactions may be more favorable to new investors and may include preferences, superior voting rights and the issuance of warrants or other derivative securities which may have a further dilutive effect.
Furthermore, any additional debt or equity or other financing that we may need may not be available on terms favorable to us, or at all. If we are unable to obtain required additional capital, we may have to curtail our growth plans or cut back on existing business. Further, we may not be able to continue operations if we do not generate sufficient revenues from operations.
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We may incur substantial costs in pursuing future capital financing, including investment banking fees, legal fees, accounting fees, securities law compliance fees, printing and distribution expenses and other costs. We may also be required to recognize non-cash expenses in connection with certain securities we issue, such as convertible notes and warrants, which may adversely impact our reported financial results.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
None
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not required for small reporting companies.
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Management, with the participation of the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Based on that evaluation, our management concluded that, due to material adjusting entries related to stock issuances, as of March 31, 2022, our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective.
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s last fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
The Company’s management does not expect that its disclosure controls or its internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.
PART II. - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company may be involved in legal actions and claims arising in the ordinary course of business from time to time in the future. However, at this time there are no current legal proceedings to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their property is the subject.
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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 14, 2022.
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None
Item 6. EXHIBITS
(a)Exhibits
EXHIBIT NO. |
| DESCRIPTION |
| Section 302 Certification* | |
| Section 906 Certification** | |
| Section 906 Certification** | |
| Section 906 Certification ** | |
101 |
| Inline XBRL Document Set for the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes in Part I, Item 1, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.* |
104 |
| Inline XBRL for the cover page of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, included in the Exhibit 101 Inline XBRL Document Set.* |
* Filed herewith.
** Furnished herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| AIADVERTISING, INC. |
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Dated: May 16, 2022 | By: | /s/ Andrew Van Noy |
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| Andrew Van Noy Chief Executive Officer, President and Director (Principal Executive Officer)
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| /s/ Isabel Gongora |
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| Isabel Gongora Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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