10+ Best Articles on Memes
The most useful articles on memes from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Memes Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on memes by Refind users in 2023 so far.
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How to Use Memes in Social Media Marketing
Mastering the art of memes is no easy feat, but luckily for you we’ve put together the ultimate guide on how to use those suckers like a pro.
How to Use Memes to Attract More Attention Online
Looking to try something new on social media? Use memes.
Trending
These links are currently making the rounds on memes on Refind.
The Meme That Defined a Decade
Over the past 10 years, the “This Is Fine” dog has evolved from a joke into an indictment.
Memes & Monetization: Can You Make Money from Memes? by Liz Hagelthorn
This piece highlights the current landscape for viral organic content, maps the key players and describes the financial side of meme creation.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on memes—all under 10 minutes.
TikTok Politics and the Era of Embodied Memes
Welcome to the vibes-based political culture
How Memes and Media Are Crafting the Way We See War
Social media aesthetics shape views and understanding of the Ukraine invasion.
Stop Sharing Political Memes
They are a doorway into stupidity and misery.
How Catholicism became a meme
One of the world’s most powerful religions is now an alt status symbol
How Memes Control Everything
The Economics of Belief Transmission
«Memes are essentially just patterns we imitate to achieve some desired effect.»
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on memes.
Mistakes and Memes
Information on the Internet is conveyed by memes, which can be anything and everything. The real world impacts are only now being understood.
The Joke’s on Us
In the 2010s, Hitler memes and “ironic” racism filled the internet. What if we had taken them seriously?
Memes Are the New Pop Stars: How TikTok Became the Future of the Music Industry
Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ is both a chart-topping phenomenon and a turning point for the music business. Here’s what happens when a social media platform becomes a label.
Memes That Kill: The Future Of Information Warfare
Memes and social networks have become weaponized, while many governments seem ill-equipped to understand the new reality of information warfare. How will we fight state-sponsored disinformation and propaganda in the future?
The story of the internet, as told by Know Your Meme
Shared by 48, including Anthony Hamelle, Dominic Grzbielok, Jane
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Memes, including:
The Ringer
Sports. TV. Movies. Pop Culture. Music.
Open Culture
Find our culture posts on the other platforms, which begin with "M" and "P."
Poynter
School for journalism and democracy, with tweets by @itsren, @TomWJones, @angelanfu and @annabelaguiar. Contact: info@poynter.org / 727-821-9494
Stratechery
Free Articles from http://stratechery.com. For Daily Updates, follow @StratecheryMO. For the author, follow @benthompson.
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