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Major League Messaging Apps

This Keyboard Allows Fans to Insert MLB Gifs and Emojis Into Texts

— October 15, 2015 — Lifestyle
The keyboard of MLB gifs and emojis comes just in time for playoff season.

Now, Major League Baseball fans can express their enthusiasm with MLB gifs and emojis sprinkled through their texts to their family, friends and significant others. The official emoji keyboard, titled 'MLB.com Clubhouse,' is available on the iTunes store and contains a range of MLB gifs and emojis with representation from every team in the league. With the MLB gifs, a short clip of a home run can be sent instead of a "congratulations" text, or a funny mascot video can cheer up a friend who's having a bad day.

Fans everywhere are sporting caps, jerseys and even playoff mustaches in support of their preferred MLB teams. Now they also have MLB gifs and emojis to remind their loved ones that their team is in the playoffs.
Trend Themes
1. MLB Gifs and Emojis - The rise of MLB gifs and emojis presents opportunities for brands to create personalized messaging experiences for fans, enhancing their engagement and emotional connection.
2. Sports-themed Emoji Keyboards - The success of the 'MLB.com Clubhouse' emoji keyboard indicates the potential for other sports leagues and teams to develop their own customized keyboards, catering to fan's desire for expressive digital communication.
3. Integration of Sports and Technology - The integration of MLB gifs and emojis into messaging apps showcases the ongoing trend of integrating sports and technology, providing businesses with opportunities to create innovative digital sports experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Merchandise - The availability of MLB gifs and emojis presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for sports merchandise companies to create and sell branded digital products, expanding their customer reach and revenue streams.
2. Messaging App Development - The demand for sports-related keyboards, like the 'MLB.com Clubhouse,' opens up avenues for messaging app developers to create customized keyboards for various sports, catering to the growing need for personalized digital communication experiences.
3. Digital Fan Engagement - The integration of MLB gifs and emojis into messaging apps highlights the potential for businesses in the digital fan engagement industry to create interactive platforms that allow fans to express their support for their favorite teams in unique and engaging ways.
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