Earlier this week, Twitter India launched the first branded emoticon outside of the United States with the "#MakeInIndia" campaign. Now, it's following up with a Happy Diwali emoji.
When Twitter users around the world use the hashtag #HappyDiwali, a small image of a diya will appear in their Tweet. The diya is a traditional light used to celebrate Diwali in India. This second Twitter India emoji joins the black lion on an orange background that appears when the #MakeInIndia hashtag is used, which was introduced by the Government of India to celebrate products made in the South Asian country.
Hashtags and themed emoji are becoming more frequently used to create branded movements on social media. For example, the MLB released a special emoji and GIF keyboard for the World Series.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Branded Emoticons
- Creating branded emoticons and themed emojis for social media campaigns.
- Hashtag Marketing
- Using hashtags and emoji to create branded movements and increase social media engagement.
- Cultural Celebrations on Social Media
- Introducing holiday-specific emojis and hashtags to connect with users during cultural celebrations.
Where This Applies
- Social Media
- Expanding the use of branded emoticons and holiday-specific emojis in social media campaigns.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Incorporating cultural celebrations into branded campaigns through the use of themed hashtags and emojis.
- Technology
- Creating new ways for brands to connect with consumers through the use of branded emoticons and themed emojis.
