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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.
Podcast Week: Let the Games begin – Howie back with season six
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Let the Games begin – Howie back with season six

• Plus: Whooshkaa initiatives, Helen McCabe and Aussie Inventions

by James ManningJul 3, 2019

Ben Fordham on Ninja Warrior: Can new city deliver ratings lift?
Television

Ben Fordham on Ninja Warrior: Can new city deliver ratings lift?

• The series launched with 1.67m in 2017

by James ManningJul 3, 2019

Two shows for the price of one: Smallzy in mornings & nights
Radio

Two shows for the price of one: Smallzy in mornings & nights

• Nova 969 injects more personality into daytime radio

by James ManningJul 3, 2019

TV Ratings July 2: Wimbledon & The Voice give their stations a win
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings July 2: Wimbledon & The Voice give their stations a win

• Women’s Ashes on 9Gem, Panna cotta gets MasterChef pin

by James ManningJul 3, 2019

TV Ratings July 1: 10’s Logie winning Monday line-up competitive but Voice #1
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings July 1: 10’s Logie winning Monday line-up competitive but Voice #1

• Seven’s House Rules and S.W.A.T. drop after News leadership

by James ManningJul 2, 2019

TV Guide to World Movies: Your new free-to-air HD movie channel
Television

TV Guide to World Movies: Your new free-to-air HD movie channel

• But there are changes: There are ads…and censorship!

by James ManningJul 2, 2019

ARIA Charts: Billie belts The Boss, Eilish back at #1, Prince collection top 20
Entertainment

ARIA Charts: Billie belts The Boss, Eilish back at #1, Prince collection top 20

• Singles: Mendes & Cabello unable to replace Lil Nas X as chart toppers

by James ManningJul 1, 2019

TV Ratings June 27: AFL pushes Seven to a win + MasterChef #1 for 50+
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings June 27: AFL pushes Seven to a win + MasterChef #1 for 50+

• Seven multis combine with 12% to give Seven network win too

by James ManningJun 28, 2019

Podcast Week: Denton downloads, Snackable Günsberg, The Real Podcast
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Denton downloads, Snackable Günsberg, The Real Podcast

• In the podcast Denton gives listeners a different experience to what they get watching the TV series.

by James ManningJun 27, 2019

TV Ratings June 26: 10’s and MasterChef's biggest night of the year
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings June 26: 10’s and MasterChef's biggest night of the year

• Molloy warns Lyon: “We can do this easy way, or hard way”

by James ManningJun 27, 2019

Week 25 TV: Seven #1; The Voice, House Rules and HYBPA? deliver
TV Ratings Analysis

Week 25 TV: Seven #1; The Voice, House Rules and HYBPA? deliver

• Seven managed the win despite posting its second lowest primary channel share in 14 weeks.

by James ManningJun 24, 2019

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