# Custom Toons Customizeable commericals and animations as emotional marketing strategies. By [Bianca](https://www.trendhunter.com/bianca), Brand & Innovation Strategist | Published Sep 21, 2008, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/customer-startoons-customizeable-commericals-and-animations-as-emotional-ma ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.9/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Custom Toons trend? **Custom Toons:** Creating personalized cartoons doesn’t require graphic (or any) art skills, thanks to new computer technologies that allow easy customization. This is frequently seen in the form of avatars in virtual worlds. Personalized commercials comprised some of the top viral marketing strategies of the year. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 13 to Jul 10, 2008 - Published: Sep 21, 2008 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Custom Toons trend ### Personalization The rise of personalized cartoons and avatars allows for unique and tailored emotional marketing strategies for brands. ### 3D Virtual Reality The use of 3D virtual reality technology, combined with social networking, presents new opportunities for user engagement and immersion. ### Gamification Online games and interactive ads continue to be popular marketing strategies, offering fun and engaging experiences for users. ## What the Custom Toons trend means for industry ### For Marketing and Advertising Personalized cartoons and gamified ads offer new forms of emotional marketing that can increase user engagement and brand loyalty. ### For Social Media 3D virtual reality and social networking sites continue to transform the way users interact with each other online. ### For Technology The use of 3D virtual reality and gamification technologies presents new opportunities for innovative startups and companies looking to disrupt the market. ## Trend signals for Custom Toons Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 77%, activity 63%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 77% - Activity: 63% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Custom Toons trend 7 featured examples from Jan 13 to Jul 10, 2008. - [Custom Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-tattoos-star-in-innovative-ad-for-brazilian-beer): Your Custom Tattoos Star in Brazilian Beer Ad (Category: Marketing) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity for advertisers to create unique and engaging campaigns that utilize interactive and personalized elements. - [German McDonald's Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-huettengaudi-move-your-lederhosn): Move Your Lederhos'n (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Fast food chains can take advantage of viral advertising to reach a wide audience and promote new menu items. - [Social Network for Kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moshi-monsters): Moshi Monsters (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Game developers can explore creating more interactive and engaging gaming experiences for kids, incorporating social networking and virtual pet elements. - [3D Virtual Chat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivaty): Vivaty Brings Your Facebook Friends to Life (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating 3D virtual chat systems to engage and retain users on social networking platforms. - [Custom Cartoons With Your Kid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-child-the-cartoon-star): Kideo.com Creates Custom DVDs (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Innovative solutions for personalized entertainment experiences can disrupt the entertainment industry. - [3D Social Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/googles-3d-social-net-revolutionary-lively-debuts): Google "Lively" (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the social networking industry through development of 3D social networks and VR experiences. - [Personalized Cartoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sixtys-posts-have-fallen-bitstrip-took-over-his-life): Bitstrips Took Over Sixty's Life (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Entertainment companies can use personalized cartoon avatars to engage with fans and offer unique, interactive experiences. ## Recent trend clusters - [Connected Filtration](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/connected-filtration) (Tech) - [Embedded Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/embedded-assistance) (Tech) - [Embedded Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/embedded-intelligence) (Tech) - [Snap Utility](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/snap-utility) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Variable Aperture Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-18) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Self-Cleaning Smart Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinecos-pure-one-station-5) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)