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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.
Week 24 TV Ratings: The Voice still loud and proud, AFL key for Seven
TV Ratings Analysis

Week 24 TV Ratings: The Voice still loud and proud, AFL key for Seven

Seven dominated in the primetime and breakfast news slots.

by James ManningJun 17, 2019

TV Ratings June 13: Thursday night footy is a winner + Taboo Debuts
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings June 13: Thursday night footy is a winner + Taboo Debuts

• In the TV comp: Seven #1 primary, network; Nine #1 Sydney

by James ManningJun 14, 2019

Entertainment Outlook: PwC’s Justin Papps on TV, gaming, print & music
Business

Entertainment Outlook: PwC’s Justin Papps on TV, gaming, print & music

Free-to-air television still gives marketers the biggest audience hit every evening.

by James ManningJun 13, 2019

Podcast Week: Triton  Digital acquires Melbourne-based Omny Studio
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Triton Digital acquires Melbourne-based Omny Studio

• Plus Melbourne Storm star, Denton meets Madonna, Netflix podcasts

by James ManningJun 13, 2019

TV Ratings June 12: Seven #1 primary channel, but cricket makes Nine #1 network
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings June 12: Seven #1 primary channel, but cricket makes Nine #1 network

• MasterChef at Hanging Rock, The Super Switch off continues

by James ManningJun 13, 2019

TV Ratings June 11: The Voice 1m+ as Super Switch launch does 308k
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings June 11: The Voice 1m+ as Super Switch launch does 308k

• Nine wins Tuesday with help from The Big Bang Theory

by James ManningJun 12, 2019

Harley Breen on Taboo: Logie-nominated pilot turns into a series
Television

Harley Breen on Taboo: Logie-nominated pilot turns into a series

•“Show me the money” says TV host who’s been disappointed before

by James ManningJun 12, 2019

ARIA Chart: Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus back in town, back on chart
Entertainment

ARIA Chart: Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus back in town, back on chart

• Barnesy blitz does it again: My Criminal Record debuts at #1

by James ManningJun 11, 2019

Simon Ryan’s new challenge: Selling more new vehicles at carsales
Business

Simon Ryan’s new challenge: Selling more new vehicles at carsales

• Ryan is now a shareholder after having bought stock in what he labels “a great Australian company”.

by James ManningJun 11, 2019

Week 23 TV Ratings: Origin Week kicks a winning goal for Nine
TV Ratings Analysis

Week 23 TV Ratings: Origin Week kicks a winning goal for Nine

• Key to Nine’s victory was State Of Origin Game 1

by James ManningJun 11, 2019

TV Ratings June 6: Cricket audience tunes in + Handmaid's Tale returns on SBS
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings June 6: Cricket audience tunes in + Handmaid's Tale returns on SBS

• Legendary Neale Daniher in memorable ep of The Front Bar

by James ManningJun 7, 2019

TV Ratings June 5: State of Origin top program of 2019 with 2.17m
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings June 5: State of Origin top program of 2019 with 2.17m

• Nine secures midweek 39% share: Sydney 51%, Brisbane 60%

by James ManningJun 6, 2019

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