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James Manning

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James Manning
James has had a long and sometimes distinguished career working in the magazine industry, having written and edited a number of music publications in his native Melbourne, before starting the Australian edition of British “pop music bible” Smash Hits in 1984. He ran the title successfully for over a decade before moving on to edit other publications and later run a successful photo agency. In 1999 he took over as publisher and editor of Mediaweek.
Seven’s two Olympic specials keeping the dream alive for viewers
Sports

Seven’s two Olympic specials keeping the dream alive for viewers

• Andy Kay’s team has done close to 90 interviews for the specials.

by James ManningJul 27, 2020

Bye bye Burnso: 3AW farewelling breakfast veteran John Burns
Radio

Bye bye Burnso: 3AW farewelling breakfast veteran John Burns

• “I don’t want to go out on a downer. It’s good to finish on a high at #1”

by James ManningJul 27, 2020

Kerrie McCallum on News Corp’s latest Sunday lift-out magazine makeover
Publishing

Kerrie McCallum on News Corp’s latest Sunday lift-out magazine makeover

• Escape’s all-star refresh with Melissa Leong, Merrick Watts, Darren McMullen

by James ManningJul 23, 2020

TV Ratings July 20: MasterChef delivers 10 winning recipe
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings July 20: MasterChef delivers 10 winning recipe

• MasterChef biggest entertainment crowd of 2020, biggest since 2016

by James ManningJul 21, 2020

Australian Ninja Warrior: Ben Fordham on Ninja v Ninja as format battles new competition
Television

Australian Ninja Warrior: Ben Fordham on Ninja v Ninja as format battles new competition

• Next Sunday season four launches from producer Endemol Shine Australia

by James ManningJul 21, 2020

Week 29 TV: Seven’s sixth consecutive win with News, Murder & Big Brother
TV Ratings Analysis

Week 29 TV: Seven’s sixth consecutive win with News, Murder & Big Brother

• The penultimate week of the major mid-year reality franchises have all had consistent crowds across the week.

by James ManningJul 20, 2020

TV Ratings July 19: The Voice ratings shock + Reynolds exits MasterChef
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings July 19: The Voice ratings shock + Reynolds exits MasterChef

• Boom! Seven wins Sunday again with Murder in the Outback

by James ManningJul 20, 2020

Ben Fordham finalises Nine Radio contract as he settles into 2GB breakfast
Radio

Ben Fordham finalises Nine Radio contract as he settles into 2GB breakfast

• Why the new 2GB breakfast host is thanking Kyle Sandilands for his roast

by James ManningJul 20, 2020

ARIA Chart: Lime Cordiale album is the 10th Aussie #1 in 2020
Entertainment

ARIA Chart: Lime Cordiale album is the 10th Aussie #1 in 2020

Singles: Juice WRLD takes over singles chart with nine in top 50

by James ManningJul 19, 2020

The Sound: Michael Gudinski & Saul Shtein’s new primetime project
Entertainment

The Sound: Michael Gudinski & Saul Shtein’s new primetime project

• After launching MTV Australia in 1987, producer returns to music TV

by James ManningJul 17, 2020

TV Ratings July 16: Perth AFL match close to 700k + NRL #1 Sydney & Brisbane
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings July 16: Perth AFL match close to 700k + NRL #1 Sydney & Brisbane

• Dennis Cometti visits Basil Zempilas during Seven’s AFL coverage

by James ManningJul 17, 2020

TV Ratings July 15:  Kieran leaves Big Brother + Bachelor in Paradise arrives
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings July 15: Kieran leaves Big Brother + Bachelor in Paradise arrives

• 10’s Bachelor in Paradise launches #1 16-39, livestream record

by James ManningJul 16, 2020

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