COVID-19 MEMES AND SOCIAL MEDIA

#COVID-19 #Socialmedia #IIDM Hi, I am Shane from the International Institute OF Digital Marketing COVID-19 MEMES AND SOCIAL MEDIA 1. Times of crisis call for creative solutions and these are not reduced to the work of scientists or politicians. 2. In everyday life both in online and offline spaces, people use their creativity to make sense of the current situation, to cope with it, and to learn its lessons. 3. I personally relate to this as I am creating memes myself. Particularly in South Africa, Memes have carried us all through the lows of being cooped up inside, and the seeming apocalyptic world didn’t seem so bad anymore. 4. Through memes and access to various social media channels, we have had the platform to be immensely creative, changing the narrative in bringing joy and laughter into the world instead of being consumed by COVID-19. 5. In the space of a decade, internet memes have gone from quirky, subcultural oddities to being everywhere. From Comedy Central’s television program Tosh.0 to the endless charts of Buzzfeed, an entire media infrastructure has developed to report on, and dissect the newest piece of digital culture to emerge, whether that is weekly, daily, or hourly. 6. It is undeniable that an increased number of people choose to express themselves creatively online. On the one hand, social media spaces offer new opportunities for collaboration, encountering different views, learning from others, and participating in a more open and democratic manner. In conclusion, the creation and circulation of memes might seem like a minor pastime, but, under conditions of lockdown and social isolation, it might be a key component in what makes the difference between psychological and social adjustment. The creativity concerning memes and social media brings meaning, well-being, and good mental health. Be sure to check us out at www.theinternationalmarketinginstitute.org Globally Recognized #Digital #Marketing Certifications: https://thedigitalmarketinginstitute.org/ INTERNATIONAL INSTITUT