PrEP Now Chicago campaign

Helping Black women in Chicago protect themselves from HIV.
Audience research | Segmentation
Messaging | Copywriting

The challenge:
Help Black women learn about PrEP as an HIV prevention method.

HIV rates were on the rise among Black women
in Chicago.
HIV prevention campaigns overlook Black women.
Historic inequity has led to skepticism toward medical and government institutions.
Existed messaging was fragmented and had confusing information about PrEP accessibility.

Approach

Research

Community conversations
Organized small-group discussions with women from different neighborhoods to hear real concerns, questions, and preferences for receiving information.

Health care worker interviews
Spoke with clinic staff and HIV specialists about common misconceptions patients had, capturing insights to clarify in campaign copy.

Strategy

Empathy-driven messaging
Created a tone guide emphasizing warmth, respect, and straightforward language that addressed the unique health challenges facing Black women.

Consistent multichannel framework
Planned a cohesive communication approach across bus ads, social media, and an easy-to-navigate landing page for deeper information about PrEP.

Emphasis on building trust
Integrated supportive quotes from local advocates and respected community figures to validate the information and reduce skepticism.

Write

Landing page overhaul
Streamlined web copy, replaced medical jargon with plain language, and highlighted personal stories, making PrEP feel approachable and relevant.

Outreach kits
Developed conversation scripts and quick FAQs for churches, beauty salons, and community centers, reflecting real user questions.

Targeted advertising and billboards
Coordinated design and placement of brief, visually impactful ads featuring original art of Black women artists from Chicago.

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Community leaders felt confident in ability to discuss PrEP naturally

Results

To understand whether the message was resonating, I tracked inquiries about PrEP at Chicago clinics and the HIV hub before and after campaign launch.
Reduced the landing page’s bounce rate by 40% within the first month.
Streamlined page structure and copy led to users locating key information 25% faster.
Black women requested more information about PrEP in clinic visits 35% more often after launch.

Lessons learned

Empathetic, community-informed, and consistently branded content is crucial for building trust and ensuring vital information reaches the people who need it most.
Culturally relevant language is paramount for sensitive health topics.
Personal stories and testimonials resonate more strongly than impersonal statistics for driving engagement and dispelling fears.
Unified campaign identity helps reach busy audiences wherever they’re most comfortable receiving info.

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