09-04-2018In 2018, there's no getting around using social media and digital tool (e.g. apps, texting, chatbots) when communicating with clients, providers, volunteers…

07-01-2018Some of today’s biggest technology companies are changing the way we find and interact with health information by expanding their use of chatbots.

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 Res.…

02-20-2018Data keeps us alert to what we should be focusing on and who is currently most at risk - Brenda Hernandez We al...

02-13-2018If you manage a website, you re probably familiar with the site s general metrics (like popular content, number of visitors,...

01-02-2018A new year is a good time to revisit your current social media work and set new goals about how you ll better serve your partne...

12-26-2017This year on HIV.gov we covered everything from using digital tools to promote awareness days to augmented and virtual reality. A...

12-19-2017When it comes to new trends, the HIV.gov team has found it helpful to analyze each trend and ask: Will this new technology/tool/...

12-12-2017Around the world, more than 2.8 billion people or 37% of the world's population use social media, and its use crosses man...

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...

12-05-2017Data and analytics: two words that can sound intimidating if you re not a trained data analyst. But collecting data and analyzi...

11-14-2017If a picture s worth a thousand words, how many words is an infographic worth? Chances are you ve come across an infograp...

11-07-2017You'll never know everything about anything, especially something you love. - Julia Child This quote sums up our approach...

10-31-2017You may have heard the terms Augmented Reality (AR) or Virtual Reality (VR) used most often when talking about video and online g...

10-17-2017Some of today s biggest technology companies are changing the way we find and interact with health information by expanding the...

09-26-2017Digital media outreach is no longer a fad; it is a real component to the success of our organizations, and our joint mission o...

09-19-2017As social media evolves, so does our understanding of what works when it comes to engagement. As visual websites (Pinterest and I...

08-29-2017In today’s dynamic age of communication, public health professionals are using different forms of technology to interact with stakeholders and target pop.…

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...

08-01-2017At HIV.gov, we re often asked if videos are effective tools for communicating HIV prevention and treatment information. Our exp...