If you are like our Campaign.com team, then you also enjoy using emojis to communicate with one another😉. Our team, just like a lot of other people around the world, loves using emojis to express ourselves. And to celebrate this day, here are a few fun facts that we just found out too!

1. Origin: Emojis originated in Japan in the late 1990s and gained popularity with the release of smartphones and messaging apps, spreading globally over time.

2. Unicode Consortium: Emojis are standardized by the Unicode Consortium, a nonprofit organization that sets the global standard for text characters across different platforms and devices.

3. Emoji Origins: The word "emoji" comes from the Japanese words "e" (meaning "picture") and "moji" (meaning "character").

4. Emoji Diversity: Emojis now include a range of diverse skin tones to promote inclusivity and representation. Skin tone modifiers allow users to select various shades to better reflect themselves or the people they are referring to.

5. Most Popular Emojis: According to various studies, some of the most commonly used emojis include the face with tears of joy 😂, red heart ❤️, thumbs up 👍, smiling face with heart-eyes 😍, and crying face 😢.

6. Emojis Beyond Texting: Emojis have expanded beyond messaging and are now used in various contexts, including advertising, branding, merchandise, and even as inspiration for movies (e.g., "The Emoji Movie").