In September 2023, INMA awarded 30 young professionals around the world with its fourth “30 Under 30” award as part of its Young Professionals Initiative. This is the 11th in a series of 30 features about the impressive rising media stars who are shaping our industry. 

As founder and CEO of Tranquil Media Group, a digital media startup, Harun Momanyi uses his skills and understanding of the news media industry to fill the need for niche publications. Specialising in online publishing across markets including fashion, careers, and technology, Tranquil Media Group is known for its fresh content and out-of-the-box thinking.

That was evident with the launch of Career Fodder, a platform Harun launched as part of the group. It is designed to help young professionals succeed in their careers by using relevant public figures — such as TikTok stars and musicians — to share tips and skills on career development. The idea has been a hit, reaching more than 20,000 people within one year of its launch.

Harun looks forward to bringing more innovation to the industry and believes many great companies have been taken down by not thinking outside the box:

“They stuck too long on traditional advertising or new mediums,” he said. “Now that AI is slowly taking over, media viability is even more critical. The ability of news media to remain independent while generating adequate revenue is paramount.”

And that is exactly where he will target his efforts.

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