# Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-11-22 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lennnie-x-dove References: [campaignlive](https://www.campaignlive.com/article/dove-partners-virtual-influencer-promote-body-positivity/1848541) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cz6bo2mgG3i/)  More than a million [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unseenbeauty-initiative) users follow Lennnie, a virtual influencer in the form of a blob that helps them get through the day, and people on social media are now being introduced to a Lennnie x [Dove](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-virtual-beauty) collaboration that promotes [body positivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stories-with-substance). Together, Lennnie and Dove are sharing uplifting messages along with sweet visuals to reframe some unhelpful thoughts. In one post, Lennnie's account shares "Dove and I wanted to pop in and remind you that social media can be a carefully curated, unrealistic representation of the human experience." Connecting with virtual personas allows brands to access niche communities, personalize interactions and adapt quickly to evolving digital landscapes, amplifying their message and resonance within specific target demographics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 19% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virtual Influencer Marketing:** Brands are leveraging virtual influencers like Lennnie to connect with niche communities and personalize interactions. - **Body Positivity Campaigns:** Collaborations like Lennnie x Dove are promoting body positivity through uplifting messages and visual content. - **Reframing Social Media Perception:** Partnerships like Lennnie and Dove aim to challenge the curated and unrealistic representation of the human experience on social media. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising:** Virtual influencer collaborations offer new opportunities for brands to personalize and amplify their message. - **Beauty:** Beauty brands like Dove can leverage virtual influencers to spread body-positive messages and engage with specific target demographics. - **Social Media:** Partnerships between virtual influencers and brands challenge the perception of social media by promoting authenticity and inclusivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Influencer Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optodolce.md) - [AI-Powered Virtual Influencers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-influencers.md) - [Gamer-Centric Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-virtual-beauty.md) - [Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unseenbeauty-initiative.md) - [Unique AI-Generated Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinny-mobile.md) - [Gen Z AI Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-6.md) - [Virtual Department Store Influencers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mira.md) - [Influencer-Led Mascara Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milani-cosmetics-and-the-lipstick-lesbians.md) - [Whimsical Virtual Beauty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laneige-virtual-world.md)