09-04-2018In 2018, there's no getting around using social media and digital tools (e.g. apps, texting, chatbots) when communicating with clients, providers, volunteers,…
07-01-2018Editor's Note: Keep an eye out for HIV.gov's launch of our own chatbot in the next few months.Listen to an audio recording of this blog:Some of today’s biggest…
03-21-2018Social media data can inform our communication activities. Yesterday, we spoke with Lee Rainie, director of the internet and technology research at the Pew…
02-13-2018Is Your Content Ready for Mobile Users? Tips for Making the Most of the Small ScreenIf you manage a website, you’re probably familiar with the site’s general…
01-02-2018Listen to an audio recording of this blog.A new year is a good time to revisit your current social media work and set new goals about how you’ll better serve…
12-26-2017This year on HIV.gov we covered everything from using digital tools to promote awareness days to augmented and virtual reality. As we prepare for 2018, we…
12-19-2017Listen to an audio recording of this blog.When it comes to new trends, the HIV.gov team has found it helpful to analyze each trend and ask: Will this new…
12-05-2017Along with Instagram, Facebook, and others, Snapchat is one of the most popular apps in the U.S. among 18- to 24-year-olds. Given its reach and popularity, it…
12-05-2017Listen to an audio recording of this blog.Data and analytics: two words that can sound intimidating if you’re not a trained data analyst. But collecting data…
11-07-2017Listen to an audio recording of this blog:“You'll never know everything about anything, especially something you love.” - Julia Child This quote sums up our…
10-31-2017Listen to an audio recording of this blog:You may have heard the terms Augmented Reality (AR) or Virtual Reality (VR) used most often when talking about video…
10-17-2017Listen to an audio recording of this blog:Some of today’s biggest technology companies are changing the way we find and interact with health information by…
09-26-2017“Digital media outreach is no longer a fad; it is a real component to the success of our organizations, and our joint mission of educating about, preventing,…
09-19-2017As social media evolves, so does our understanding of what works when it comes to engagement. As visual websites (Pinterest and Instagram) continue to grow and…
08-29-2017Listen to an audio recording of this blogIn today’s dynamic age of communication, public health professionals are using different forms of technology to…
08-08-2017Editor’s Note: At HIV.gov, our team calls include a weekly update on digital trends. These updates allow us to stay current and inform our work. We recently…
07-18-2017Just like the age-old adage ‘if a tree falls in the forest..,’ if a tweet is sent, but no one reads it, does it have an impact? When it comes to social media,…
07-10-2017Listen to an audio recording of this blogWith in-depth data on today’s digital trends, the recently released Meeker 2017 Internet Trends report offers insights…
06-13-2017Many know that digital tools have become indispensable for connecting with many audiences—but we also know that what’s available in the digital realm is always…
05-30-2017Last month’s observance of National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NYHAAD) served as a great reminder for our public health partners about how important it is…