30 YEARS OF SMILEYS

CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF A DIGITAL REVOLUTION

For over 50 years, The Smiley Company has been spreading joy, creating emotional connections, and influencing culture. From the iconic Smiley face to a globally recognized brand, we’ve touched billions of lives through creativity, storytelling, and innovation.

In 2022, Smiley marked its 50th anniversary with a massive global campaign, reaching millions through over 60 brand collaborations, street art, pop-up shops, and more. The results were incredible: 30 billion media impressions, 15% increase in brand awareness, 32% rise in brand love, and over $521M in retail sales.

Now, we’re gearing up for an even bigger milestone in 2027 — the 30th anniversary of the Smileys! We’re combining digital and physical activations to celebrate not just a brand, but a worldwide phenomenon.

Discover the history of how the Smileys were created on the next slide.

CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF A DIGITAL REVOLUTION

The Smileys has revolutionized digital communication, providing billions of people around the world the opportunity to express themselves instantly through innovative graphic icons.

Discover how this all came to be from the man who created them, himself, Nicolas Loufrani.

BE PART OF HISTORY

In 1997, Nicolas Loufrani transformed his father’s legacy and revolutionised digital communication with the creation of Smileys and SmileyWorld. This change allowed the world to express emotions like never before, and since then, we’ve grown to include thousands of iconic designs across products, brands, and platforms.

Now, 30 years later, we’re inviting YOU – creators, gamers, innovators, and style leaders – to help us “Express Your World” in 2027. This is your chance to be part of something extraordinary, blending the past with the future and sharing in the global celebration of creativity and emotional expression.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2027

Iconic Archives

Access our extensive library of tens of thousands of Smileys icons. Endless opportunities to create personalised, collectable items catering to every demographic: age, gender, market tier, and lifestyle.

Global Impact

Partner with over 100 global brands, suppliers, and retailers to launch exciting products and drive global marketing campaigns in key countries like the USA, UK, France, China, Italy, Germany, Spain, Korea, Mexico, Brazil, India and more.


Major Brand Collabs

Join forces with top brands in animation, music, and gaming to produce one-of-a-kind content and activations.

Retail Campaigns & Pop-Ups

Engage in global retail campaigns with both mass-market and high street chains, along with exciting pop-up events in top department stores.

Celebrating Digital Culture

Dive into the history of internet culture and celebrate how Smiley has shaped digital IP. Powered by innovative digital partnerships and collaborations.

This is just the beginning.

We’re looking for creators, marketers, and partners who are ready to make a mark and inspire the world with Smiley.

Together, we’ll celebrate how emotional expression has evolved and continues to shape our world.

Ready To Join Us?

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