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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.
Seven Allfronts: Bevan Lee drama & Miss Fisher spin-off star
Television

Seven Allfronts: Bevan Lee drama & Miss Fisher spin-off star

Seven Network has unveiled its content plans at its 2019 Allfront event in Sydney.

by James ManningOct 26, 2018

Ewen Leslie on Foxtel Original Fighting Season from Goalpost Pictures
Television

Ewen Leslie on Foxtel Original Fighting Season from Goalpost Pictures

• The busy star of many recent landmark dramas now says he’s ‘totally available’

by James ManningOct 26, 2018

TV Ratings October 24: News and ob docs give Seven the edge
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 24: News and ob docs give Seven the edge

Mediaweek editor James Manning examines last night's TV ratings.

by James ManningOct 25, 2018

Podcast Week: Rosie Waterland’s ACRA win, Podcasting success secrets
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Rosie Waterland’s ACRA win, Podcasting success secrets

• ACRA Winners celebrate: Rosie Waterland on her ‘crazy little idea’ and more

by James ManningOct 25, 2018

TV Ratings October 23: Seven ends Nine’s 12-week winning streak
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 23: Seven ends Nine’s 12-week winning streak

Mediaweek editor James Manning examines last night's TV ratings.

by James ManningOct 24, 2018

Sports Week: Nine’s Tom Malone on AO move, NBL on FTA
Sports

Sports Week: Nine’s Tom Malone on AO move, NBL on FTA

• The Australian Open is the greatest aggregator of eyeballs on Australian television

by James ManningOct 24, 2018

TV Ratings October 22: Penultimate episode of The Block wins, HYBPA? audience lifts
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 22: Penultimate episode of The Block wins, HYBPA? audience lifts

Mediaweek editor James Manning examines last night's TV ratings.

by James ManningOct 23, 2018

Radio Awards: Network scores, K&J, Ray, Grant and Lee Simon talk
Radio

Radio Awards: Network scores, K&J, Ray, Grant and Lee Simon talk

Kyle and Jackie O connections win five of ARN’s 10 ACRAs

by James ManningOct 23, 2018

ARIA Charts: Paul Kelly’s Nature biggest hit of three Aussie albums
Entertainment

ARIA Charts: Paul Kelly’s Nature biggest hit of three Aussie albums

Mediaweek editor James Manning examines the latest ARIA Charts.

by James ManningOct 22, 2018

TV Ratings October 21: Nine starts the week off as #1 thanks to The Block
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 21: Nine starts the week off as #1 thanks to The Block

Mediaweek editor James Manning examines last night's TV ratings.

by James ManningOct 22, 2018

Nine Upfront 2019: Starcom and Amplifi give presentation a big tick
Business

Nine Upfront 2019: Starcom and Amplifi give presentation a big tick

Today we have feedback from the people that make Nine’s planned $1b 2019 content spend possible – the advertisers.

by James ManningOct 19, 2018

TV Ratings October 17: Nine wins by narrow margin primary and combined
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 17: Nine wins by narrow margin primary and combined

Mediaweek editor James Manning examines last night's TV ratings.

by James ManningOct 18, 2018

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