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Celebrity-Inspired Musical Emojis

These Expressive Video Clips are Designed by Paul McCartney

— February 11, 2016 — Pop Culture
Skype recently introduced a series of musical emojis called 'Mojis' in order to give users a new way to interact over chat. Now the Mojis are getting a celebrity endorsement from former Beatles member Sir Paul McCartney.

Mojis are similar to GIFs in that they are expressive video clips that can be shared online. However, the Mojis also include sound, which gives them a unique advantage over traditional GIFs. To popularize the new tool, Skype is introducing a set of Mojis designed by McCartney. The icons are animated and feature sounds recorded by the singer himself. There are 10 Mojis in total and many feature Beatles-esque sounds that are sure to make fans feel nostalgic.

As an increasing number of messaging platforms become integrated with GIFs, Skype's new musical emojis give users a unique way to express themselves online.
Trend Themes
1. Musical Emojis - The trend of musical emojis is disrupting the world of online communication, creating opportunities for companies to offer expressive and interactive features for users.
2. Celebrity-endorsed Mojis - The trend of celebrities endorsing and designing products, such as Paul McCartney's Mojis, is opening up opportunities for brands to collaborate with famous figures to create unique and buzzworthy products.
3. Innovative Online Expression - The trend of innovative ways to express and communicate online, such as Skype's Mojis with sound, is creating opportunities for companies to differentiate themselves and capture user attention.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - The social media industry can leverage the trend of musical emojis to offer users more ways to interact and express themselves in their platforms.
2. Messaging Platforms - Companies offering messaging platforms can benefit from the trend of innovative and expressive features, such as sound-enabled emojis, to enhance user experience and keep up with competition.
3. Celebrity Partnerships - The trend of celebrity partnerships, as seen with Paul McCartney's endorsement of Skype's Mojis, presents opportunities for companies to collaborate with famous figures and generate buzz around their products or services.
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