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11-18-2020The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) invites you to attend “HRSA’s World AIDS Day 2020 Virtual Commemorative Event” on December 1, from 11…

07-02-2019Cross-posted from Pew Research CenterThe share of U.S. adults who say they use certain online platforms or apps is statistically unchanged from where it stood…

05-21-2019For many HIV organizations, evaluating how well we’re using our communication channels is an essential part of assessing our success. But, when it comes to…

04-30-2019At the end of 2018, Twitter, Facebook, and Snap (the parent company of Snapchat), reported revenue earnings and other company data. The released data offer…

04-09-2019With a simple internet search, you can easily find many different tools for tracking your social media metrics. But, if you don’t have time to test out each…

03-12-2019For many organizations that do HIV work, reaching rural residents is a priority—but doing that effectively can present a unique set of challenges.Last year, we…

02-19-2019The 2019 HIV observances season has begun, and many of us are in planning mode for all of the upcoming activities. In addition to sharing resources, we wanted…

11-06-2018Twitter isn’t just for sending out important messages. Many use it to listen and participate in online conversations. Krista Martel, Executive Director at The…

11-01-2018Twitter continues to be an important tool for the HIV community's communication and outreach activities. In our recent post on how to use Twitter to reach your…

10-24-2018In 2006, Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey posted “just setting up my twttr” as his first message—and Twitter was born.In 2008, HIV.gov (posting as @AIDSbooth)…

08-31-2018As summer ends, a good read—the annual Meeker Internet Trend Report is a highly anticipated resource for understanding today's digital landscape and…

07-17-2018According to a new study from Pew Research Center on Teens, Social Media & Technology 2018:Forty-five percent of teens now say they are online on a near…

04-13-2018With the ever changing nature of social media and other digital communications, organizations that are addressing the HIV epidemic must continually stay update…

04-12-2018It’s no secret that the HIV.gov team is dedicated to discovering, testing, and sharing new ways to use digital tools to drive behavior change. We learned from…

04-03-2018In our effort to bring readers tips on effective digital communication, we asked organizers of the SYNChronicity and Connected Health conferences about the…

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…

03-06-2018According to new data published from the Pew Research Center, Facebook continues to be the most widely-used social media platform with 68% of U.S. adults as…

02-01-2018And 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’re ready…

01-25-2018“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, but a little bravery…

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…