CNN has announced that Larry Madowo is leaving the BBC to take up a new position as the network's Nairobi-based correspondent. The appointment was announced by Deborah Rayner, senior vice president of international newsgathering and managing editor, Europe, Middle East and Africa, for CNN International. 

With the rise of YouTube and Netflix, mobile streaming is having its moment in the spotlight right now, as demand for entertainment on the go increases. But what is it about these shows on the small screen that attracts consumers? And who are the front-runners in this industry? media update’s Taylor Goodman investigates.

The Radio Talent Management: Reshaped and Redefined webinar hosted a panel discussion between leading figures in the radio and the media industry. The webinar concluded that radio remains to be a 'fantastic' media buy for business. The webinar was held by the Financial Mail Redzone in association with the National Association of Broadcasters. 

The 5FM Breakfast team has announced that it will be observing International Nurses Day on Wednesday, 12 May. The team hopes to pay their respect to healthcare workers on the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic and treat the nurses to a comedy show. 

The Sanlam Gauge, presented in partnership with the Sunday Times Business Times, has been released. The report is the first report of its kind to deliver insights on how industries within South Africa are transforming. The Sanlam Gauge was launched during the Sanlam Gauge Digital Conference on Thursday, 6 May. 

The Kaya 959 board of directors have announced the appointment of Sibongile Mtyali as the new Kaya 959 managing director. Her role will be in effect as of Tuesday, 1 June. Ms Mtyali replaces the former managing director who stepped down from the position in December 2020. 

Tractor Outdoor, one of South Africa’s leading, independent and outdoor media owners, recently partnered with Sunshine Cinema to host a free drive-in movie screening in Cape Town. The event aimed to highlight the need for safe cinema spaces in under-resourced communities, thus increasing access to quality films that showcase proudly African talent.

It’s time that the media industry shifts its focus on becoming more emotionally correct. Why? Because if you want people to engage with your content, you need to look at how things are said instead of what is being said.

Kfm 94.5 and LottoStar's station promotion May Money Madness has kicked off across the Cape. The promotion, currently in its third year, offers listeners the chance to win their share of R600 000 every weekday from Monday, 10 May to Friday, 28 May. 

Print continues to survive despite the number of publishers that have closed their doors due to the economic climate. After a year of dealing with the challenges of the crisis, magazines are back on the market, proving that this medium is able to hold its own.