For those who struggle to put their love of coffee into words, the Starbucks Emoji Keyboard is the perfect answer. Making its official debut today, the new keyboard provides the perfect way for Starbucks' fans to communicate with one another.
The Starbucks Emoji Keyboard is available as a free app for iOS and Android. After downloading the app, users can begin using Starbucks-themed icons with iMessage, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, email and other messaging platforms. There are a wide variety of emojis to choose from, ranging from classics such as the iconic green Starbucks cup to a cartoon unicorn sipping a Frappuccino. For those craving even more Starbucks emojis, the company has promised to continue updating the keyboard throughout the year.
With more consumers using emojis to communicate, the Starbucks keyboard demonstrates how brands can capitalize on the idea.
Coffee Shop Emoji Keyboards
The Starbucks Emoji Keyboard is Perfect for Coffee Lovers
Trend Themes
1. Brand Emoji Keyboards - Other brands can follow Starbucks' lead and create their own branded emoji keyboards to further engage with their fans on messaging platforms.
2. Emoji Marketing - The rise of emoji communication presents an opportunity for businesses to incorporate emojis into their marketing strategies and connect with consumers on a more personal, emotional level.
3. Continuous Emoji Updates - Brands can increase user engagement by providing continuous updates to their branded emoji keyboards with new, trending and seasonal emojis.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Food and beverage brands, like Starbucks, can create branded emoji keyboards to increase brand loyalty and make their products more fun and shareable.
2. Technology - The increasing use of emojis as a form of communication presents an opportunity for tech companies to innovate new ways of incorporating emojis into messaging platforms and improving user experience.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Marketing and advertising agencies can offer clients new and creative ways to incorporate emojis into their campaigns and connect with consumers in a more personalized way.