Memeburn
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Memeburn[1] is a website that focuses on digital news and events in the emerging markets sphere.[1] Founded by South African entrepreneur Matthew Buckland,[2] the Cape Town-based website focuses on current events in the world of social media, mobile and general technology,[3] and has featured interviews with the likes of WordPress co-founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg,[4] Foursquare founder Dennis Crowley,[5] Evernote CEO Phil Libin,[6] the co-creator of Google Now[7] and entrepreneur Richard Branson[8] as well Naspers CEO Koos Bekker,[9] Wired founder Chris Anderson[10] and Stumbleupon CEO Mark Bartels.[11] It is particularly interested in the BRICS, as well as digital innovation, viral online marketing campaigns and general tech trends.[12]
Type of site | Technology news and analysis |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Headquarters | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Owner | Burn Media Group |
| Created by | Matthew Buckland |
| Editor | Megan Ellis |
| URL | Memeburn.com |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Launched | April 1, 2010 |
| Current status | Active |
Editorial expansion
In 2011, Memeburn expanded to launch Gearburn.com, a sister site[1] which is focused on gadget and game reviews and news and Motorburn.com, which focuses on car news. In 2012, Ventureburn.com was created to focus on entrepreneurship and startups.[1] The sites were rebranded collectively in 2013 as Burn Media.[13]
In 2019, the sites underwent a redesign, with the Memeburn, Gearburn, and Motorburn sites operating under the Memeburn.com domain.[14] Ventureburn.com continues to operate as a sister site. Both brands -- Memeburn and Ventureburn -- operate under the Burn Media Group brand.[15][16]