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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.
Warner Bros Discovery appoints Michael Brooks WBD GM ANZ in addition to MD WBITVP Aust
Television

Warner Bros Discovery appoints Michael Brooks WBD GM ANZ in addition to MD WBITVP Aust

Former WBD APAC leader Glen Kyne has turned podcaster with The Spinoff’s founder Duncan Greive

by James ManningAug 26, 2024

‘Guardian in crisis’ after growing losses at global publisher reports former ACP chief executive
Publishing

‘Guardian in crisis’ after growing losses at global publisher reports former ACP chief executive

Has ambitious global growth been a factor in result that might lead to Guardian recruitment freeze?

by James ManningAug 26, 2024

Radio Ratings preview S5, 2025 Sydney & Melbourne: Ones to watch and radio’s quiet achievers
Radio

Radio Ratings preview S5, 2025 Sydney & Melbourne: Ones to watch and radio’s quiet achievers

Who won’t be back in 2025? The perennially under-appreciated, AM radio’s big challenge.

by James ManningAug 26, 2024

Exposing the brand suitability myth: Advertisers missing out when avoiding hard news
Agencies

Exposing the brand suitability myth: Advertisers missing out when avoiding hard news

‘Advertisers should have the correct facts…it is not a risk to place ads amongst hard news’, ThinkNewsBrands CEO Vanessa Lyons

by James ManningAug 25, 2024

Cost of living: Nine lifts price of newspapers The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age
Publishing

Cost of living: Nine lifts price of newspapers The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age

Retailers reveal the small commission they get as passing of print era gather pace.

by James ManningAug 23, 2024

ARN Media reports modest revenue growth, but profit dips 19% to $10m
Audio

ARN Media reports modest revenue growth, but profit dips 19% to $10m

Targeting Triple M: Broadcaste reminds market why it feels industry needs consolidation.

by James ManningAug 22, 2024

Inside Toni & Ryan’s podcast party: Over 1,000 fans make it to mystery location
Audio

Inside Toni & Ryan’s podcast party: Over 1,000 fans make it to mystery location

‘There were tears, there were blisters…and there were many emotions’.

by James ManningAug 22, 2024

Out of Home industry half year results for 2024 reveal solid outdoor sector growth
Outdoor

Out of Home industry half year results for 2024 reveal solid outdoor sector growth

Year-on-year growth fuelled by transport ad dollars with ad dollars up over 20%.

by James ManningAug 22, 2024

Hits keep on coming from Netflix in a huge week for world’s #1 streaming service
Television

Hits keep on coming from Netflix in a huge week for world’s #1 streaming service

From Logie wins for Boy Swallows Universe to innovative Emily in Paris marketing.

by James ManningAug 21, 2024

Mint Pictures finds three great guides for new series of Great Australian Walks on SBS
Television

Mint Pictures finds three great guides for new series of Great Australian Walks on SBS

Details of new eps of popular series, plus what’s next for award-winning production company

by James ManningAug 21, 2024

Ahron Young’s ambitious indie news network Ticker celebrates fifth birthday
Television

Ahron Young’s ambitious indie news network Ticker celebrates fifth birthday

‘We’ve invented a whole new revenue model’, says Young ahead of US expansion.

by James ManningAug 20, 2024

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