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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: Lil Nas X #1 single, Billie Eilish returns to #1 album
Entertainment

ARIA Chart: Lil Nas X #1 single, Billie Eilish returns to #1 album

It is the second time at the top for Billie Eilish with When We All Fall Asleep

by James ManningApr 29, 2019

TV Week 17: Seven and 10 improve as Nine rests over Easter
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Week 17: Seven and 10 improve as Nine rests over Easter

• Seven won its second consecutive week

by James ManningApr 29, 2019

Podcast Week: Wellness Collective, Denton’s Top 5, Luminary, ACast
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Wellness Collective, Denton’s Top 5, Luminary, ACast

• Australia’s #1 podcaster Andrew Denton reveals his Top 5

by James ManningApr 26, 2019

Nine’s plans for its metro news brands: paywalls, bundling & more
News Brands

Nine’s plans for its metro news brands: paywalls, bundling & more

• The SMH & The Age’s James Chessell, Dave Eisman talk to Mediaweek

by James ManningApr 26, 2019

TV ratings April 23: MKR and Denton lead Seven to Another Win
TV Ratings Analysis

TV ratings April 23: MKR and Denton lead Seven to Another Win

• Andrew Denton with Angry Anderson launches Interview season 2

by James ManningApr 24, 2019

TV Business Part 2: Transforming TV trading & audience measurement
Business

TV Business Part 2: Transforming TV trading & audience measurement

OMD’s national chief investment officer Melissa Hey, and Nine chief sales officer Michael Stephenson.

by James ManningApr 24, 2019

TV Ratings April 22: MKR First Grand Finalists Revealed to 812k
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings April 22: MKR First Grand Finalists Revealed to 812k

• Dancing With The Stars grand final gives 10 its biggest Monday

by James ManningApr 23, 2019

Melissa Hey and Michael Stephenson examine the business of TV
Business

Melissa Hey and Michael Stephenson examine the business of TV

• How new sponsors clamoured to be part of TV’s hottest property

by James ManningApr 23, 2019

Mediaweek Easter podcast special: Inside Nine & news.com.au
Industry Podcasts

Mediaweek Easter podcast special: Inside Nine & news.com.au

• We are closing in on a busy few weeks in the Mediaweek podcast studio.

by James ManningApr 18, 2019

TV Ratings  April 17: Anh’s Brush With Fame #1 entertainment show with 625k
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings April 17: Anh’s Brush With Fame #1 entertainment show with 625k

• Seven maintains winning streak, but with lower share

by James ManningApr 18, 2019

Podcast Week: Mark Pesce’s car show, GoT, Denton, UMG & Wondery
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Mark Pesce’s car show, GoT, Denton, UMG & Wondery

• Plus special double Easter My Top 5s with Elaine Quirke & Tina Zissis

by James ManningApr 18, 2019

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