# Realistic Chat-Based Avatars Whatsapp Partners with Tems for the 'Say More With Avatars' Campaign By Kanesa D | Published 2023-02-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tems References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/1/whatsapp-tems-partnership-say-more-with-avatars-campaign) & [faq.whatsapp](https://faq.whatsapp.com/444337191136954)  WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to take advantage of new, [editable avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-ai). As part of the launch celebration, the ‘Say More with Avatars’ worldwide campaign shines a spotlight on its creative community while exploring how [new ways of media](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-messaging-platform) can replicate expression. Tems, a Nigerian singer, is the face of the advertisement. The collaboration between WhatsApp and Tems seeks to highlight new approaches to fostering genuine relationships with [WhatsApp Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inapp-controls). Tems commented: “With the launch of Avatars, I’m able to be more creative about how I communicate with people in my network, and because I can do that, I feel closer to the person on the other end. I want to inspire people to be their most authentic self in their everyday lives and Avatars are an easy starting point.” Image Credit: Whatsapp, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/1/whatsapp-tems-partnership-say-more-with-avatars-campaign), [faq.whatsapp](https://faq.whatsapp.com/444337191136954) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Editable Avatars:** Opportunity for companies to create more personalized and interactive user experiences through customizable avatars. - **Chat-based Interfaces:** Potential for chat-based interfaces to become increasingly popular as a means of communication and interaction. - **Creative Community Campaigns:** Possibility for brands to collaborate with creative individuals to promote their products and services through innovative campaigns. ### Who This Affects Most - **Social Media:** Potential for social media platforms to integrate customizable avatars into their services for users to express themselves in new ways. - **Chatbot Development:** Opportunity for chatbot development companies to offer customizable avatar options for their clients to incorporate into their chatbot interfaces. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Possibility for marketers and advertisers to collaborate with creative individuals to promote their products and services through innovative campaigns that incorporate customizable avatars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avatar-Supporting Social Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsapp-2.md) - [TikTok Avatar Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktok-avatars.md) - [Video Conferencing Avatar Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-avatar.md) - [3D Video Call Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatars-for-microsoft-teams.md) - [Cartoon Avatar Digital Meetings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-avatar.md) - [Meeting-Focused AI Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-2.md) - [Lifelike 3D Metaverse Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-avatars.md) - [Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embodyme.md) - [AI-Generated Messenger Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatsapp-ai-stickers.md)