Are emoji ridiculous? Sure. Are they here to stay? Absolutely. If you're worried emoji is breaking down traditional communication, don't worry -- it already has. What's your favorite emoji?

Examples like Domino’s “tweet-to-order” emoji product and the 1-800-Flower campaign demonstrate the early steps emoji services are taking to be a driver of commerce, not just brand enthusiasm. Shah ...

Emojis are integral to digital communication. This year, certain emojis gained prominence. The loudly crying face emoji shows mixed emotions. The face with tears of joy remains a classic. The fire ...

Which emoji are the most popular in your corner of the world? You can now find out in real time with the new and improved ...

Using the right emoji might be the difference between whether someone shares your tweet or not. Skip to main content. Sections. Search. ePaper. Podcasts. Created with Sketch. Newsletters.

Emoji add a new depth to communications, but what of their cultural impact? Keith Houston's Face with Tears of Joy offers some answers ...

Using the wrong emoji at work can shift the meaning of your message. Staying curious about tone and generational preferences ...

If you already use emoji — the hundreds of smileys, icons, and animations tucked into the menus of your chat and mail applications — you’re either bummed that summer vacation is about to end ...

If you are loving Instagram’s emoji slider feature, you might be wondering if the function is here to stay or if it will soon be yanked from the app. All good things must come to an end, right?

SOME say emoji are for children, but I disagree. They are for adults with phone bills and so much on their mind that a friendly character or two wouldn’t go astray.