Social Media

2-1-2018And we’re back! If you missed the the first 5 tips on launching a social media page, get them on our blog homepage under the Digital Tools section. We&rsq…

1-30-2018Almost as soon as we sent our first tweet (back in 2008), the HIV.gov team started participating in Twitter chats. Over the years, we’ve joined chats as a…

1-25-2018“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, you just have to take the first step.” - Dr. Wayne Dyer Starting on social media can be scary, …

1-16-2018The HIV community is rapidly approaching the February 7th annual observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD).To help our readers flesh out thei…

1-9-2018To find out how federal agencies use social media strategically, we asked a few federal and other social media experts how they approach their daily work. Here&…

1-2-2018A new year is a good time to revisit your current social media work and set new goals about how you’ll better serve your partners, clients, and stakeholde…

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 thoug…

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/trend help us reach our aud…

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 many demographic diffe…

12-5-2017Along 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 c…