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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.
ARIA Chart: Rock giants battle for top spot: Springsteen v Madonna
Entertainment

ARIA Chart: Rock giants battle for top spot: Springsteen v Madonna

• Singles: Taylor Swift returns to top 10, Flume returns to top 50

by James ManningJun 24, 2019

On location: Inside the Optus Sport bunker as Matildas exit World Cup
Sports

On location: Inside the Optus Sport bunker as Matildas exit World Cup

The day didn’t go as the former players and staff at Optus Sport would have hoped.

by James ManningJun 24, 2019

TV Ratings June 20: Nine wins Sydney despite NRL-free Thursday
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings June 20: Nine wins Sydney despite NRL-free Thursday

• Footy from Perth helps Seven to a network win

by James ManningJun 21, 2019

TV Ratings June 19: Seven sweeps midweek as most-watched in all demos
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings June 19: Seven sweeps midweek as most-watched in all demos

• #1 primary, #1 network, #1 news/breakfast, #1 social experiment

by James ManningJun 20, 2019

Podcast Week: Acast expanding, Newscast, Urnbelievable, Chernobyl
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Acast expanding, Newscast, Urnbelievable, Chernobyl

• Working with partners has been key to Acast’s growth in this market.

by James ManningJun 20, 2019

Lisa Millar gets ABC News Breakfast gig, replacing Virginia Trioli
Television

Lisa Millar gets ABC News Breakfast gig, replacing Virginia Trioli

• Michael Rowland stays on couch, but adds network presenting role

by James ManningJun 19, 2019

TV Ratings June 17: NIne #1 + The Voice and HYBPA? the Monday entertainment hits
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings June 17: NIne #1 + The Voice and HYBPA? the Monday entertainment hits

• The Ed and Ash shows: Hit Network hosts double up on 10

by James ManningJun 18, 2019

Bounce: Subscription TV champ celebrates a milestone
Sports

Bounce: Subscription TV champ celebrates a milestone

• It celebrates its 350th episode this coming Sunday night.

by James ManningJun 18, 2019

TV Ratings June 16: The Voice keeps Nine #1 with 1.09m
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings June 16: The Voice keeps Nine #1 with 1.09m

• Heston arrives for Sweet Week on 10’s MasterChef

by James ManningJun 17, 2019

Mark Frain: New look MCN exploring different ad models & formats
Business

Mark Frain: New look MCN exploring different ad models & formats

• Advertising will continue to be significant Foxtel revenue stream

by James ManningJun 17, 2019

ARIA Chart: What will topple Old Town Road? Eight weeks on top!
Entertainment

ARIA Chart: What will topple Old Town Road? Eight weeks on top!

• Albums: Jonas Brothers, Avicii and Meg Mac new to top 10

by James ManningJun 17, 2019

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