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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.
TV Ratings October 16: The Block family reunion gets 872k
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 16: The Block family reunion gets 872k

• Gruen best of the rest as Wil Anderson unboxed new episode

by James ManningOct 17, 2019

Nine Upfront: Nine on track for its best year – key demos #1
Television

Nine Upfront: Nine on track for its best year – key demos #1

• Here are some of the key points from Nine’s Upfront programming presentation

by James ManningOct 16, 2019

TV Ratings October 15: Another 1m+ night for The Masked Singer
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 15: Another 1m+ night for The Masked Singer

Tuesday Week 42 2019 • The Block keeps Nine in first place across network east coast • Another big night for 10: 2 Masked Singers secure win under 50 • Seven News 891,000/854,000 • Nine News…

by James ManningOct 16, 2019

Who are likely candidates for chief content officer at SCA?
Radio

Who are likely candidates for chief content officer at SCA?

• The company hasn’t had someone filling the group content role since Guy Dobson

by James ManningOct 16, 2019

TV Ratings October 14: Kate Ceberano revealed as The Masked Singers Lion
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 14: Kate Ceberano revealed as The Masked Singers Lion

• Then Working Dog’s Have You Been Paying Attention? does 950,000

by James ManningOct 15, 2019

How Reel House will crowdfund a streaming content company
Entertainment

How Reel House will crowdfund a streaming content company

• The company claims it has secured a team behind movies returning profits of 220% to 439%

by James ManningOct 14, 2019

TV Ratings October 13: Bathurst 1000 has over 1m viewers
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 13: Bathurst 1000 has over 1m viewers

• Pop Sunday: Wham! On 60 Minutes, ABBA on Seven

by James ManningOct 14, 2019

ARIA Chart: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds land at #7 with Ghosteen
Entertainment

ARIA Chart: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds land at #7 with Ghosteen

• Albums: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds land at #7 with Ghosteen

by James ManningOct 14, 2019

Virginia Trioli on politics, return to radio and broadcasting in heels
Radio

Virginia Trioli on politics, return to radio and broadcasting in heels

• ABC host: “The idea that somehow I might be radical is hilarious!”

by James ManningOct 14, 2019

CBS’s Armando Nuñez on 10’s outlook + content & distribution models
Television

CBS’s Armando Nuñez on 10’s outlook + content & distribution models

“Two years later CBS is very proud of the way 10 has evolved"

by James ManningOct 11, 2019

TV Ratings October 10: Gogglebox with Angie outrates the new The Bachelorette
Television

TV Ratings October 10: Gogglebox with Angie outrates the new The Bachelorette

Thursday Week 41 2019 • Scott Cam orders tradies off The Block as cash runs out • Gogglebox with Angie outrates the new Bachelorette • Seven News 914,000/893,000 • Nine News 759,000/773,000A •…

by James ManningOct 11, 2019

Podcast Week: Sportsbet, The Australian, SMH & Age, Whooshkaa
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Sportsbet, The Australian, SMH & Age, Whooshkaa

• The Australian this week launched a new six-part podcast series

by James ManningOct 10, 2019

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