Memeburn
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 |
Memeburn is a website that focuses on digital news and events in the emerging markets sphere. Founded by South African entrepreneur Matthew Buckland, the Cape Town-based website focuses on current events in the world of social media, mobile and general technology, and has featured interviews with the likes of WordPress co-founder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg, Foursquare founder Dennis Crowley, Evernote CEO Phil Libin, the co-creator of Google Now and entrepreneur Richard Branson as well Naspers CEO Koos Bekker, Wired founder Chris Anderson and Stumbleupon CEO Mark Bartels. It is particularly interested in the BRICS, as well as digital innovation, viral online marketing campaigns and general tech trends.