---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001213900-26-090273"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ISPC"
cik: "0001558569"
company_name: "iSpecimen Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-14T21:15:15+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-14T21:16:15.910642+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# iSpecimen pays $2M to IR Agency for 3-month marketing and news distribution

## Summary
- Consulting Agreement with IR Agency LLC dated Aug 12, 2026; $2,000,000 cash fee due by Aug 13, 2026.
- Services: marketing/advertising, company profiles, media distribution; up to 10 news releases over 3-month term.
- Fee is fully earned upon receipt and non-refundable; either party may terminate with written notice.
- Consultant will not solicit orders, give investment advice, or effect securities transactions; no guarantees on stock price.
- Company indemnifies Consultant against claims; disputes resolved by binding arbitration in New Jersey.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-26-090273
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ISPC
- cik: 0001558569
- company_name: iSpecimen Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-14T21:15:15+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1558569/000121390026090273/0001213900-26-090273-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1558569/000121390026090273/ea0301847-8k_ispecimen.htm

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