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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.
Former magazine queen Jackie Frank launches Be Frank Group
Publishing

Former magazine queen Jackie Frank launches Be Frank Group

“Jackie’s a brilliant creative, clear communicator and strategic commercial thinker all in one."

by James ManningSep 26, 2018

TV Ratings September 24: Seven’s Brownlow Medal coverage secures big Monday win
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings September 24: Seven’s Brownlow Medal coverage secures big Monday win

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

by James ManningSep 25, 2018

Adelaide Radio Day 2: Fiveaa’s David and Will, KG and Cornesy
Radio

Adelaide Radio Day 2: Fiveaa’s David and Will, KG and Cornesy

• Breakfast radio champs stay on top… with little bit of help from Blakey

by James ManningSep 25, 2018

TV Ratings September 23: Triple room reveal keeps Nine and The Block #1
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings September 23: Triple room reveal keeps Nine and The Block #1

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

by James ManningSep 24, 2018

Adelaide Radio Wrap: Day 1 – Mix 102.3 continues run at #1
Radio

Adelaide Radio Wrap: Day 1 – Mix 102.3 continues run at #1

Taking advantage of the ratings break in Adelaide this week is the breakfast show at Mix 102.3, Jodie and Soda.

by James ManningSep 24, 2018

ARIA Charts: George Ezra #1 single, Carrie Underwood hottest new album
Entertainment

ARIA Charts: George Ezra #1 single, Carrie Underwood hottest new album

Mediaweek editor James Manning rounds up the latest ARIA charts.

by James ManningSep 24, 2018

Brisbane Radio Wrap: Day 5 – Can cricket be a game changer?
Radio

Brisbane Radio Wrap: Day 5 – Can cricket be a game changer?

Macquarie Sports Radio could be poised to add some Brisbane sports fans to its listening base.

by James ManningSep 21, 2018

Podcast Week: Agriminders, The Chaser, Sky News, No Chill & more
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Agriminders, The Chaser, Sky News, No Chill & more

Mediaweek editor James Manning rounds up the latest podcast news.

by James ManningSep 20, 2018

Brisbane Radio Wrap: Day 4 – ‘Market up for grabs’
Radio

Brisbane Radio Wrap: Day 4 – ‘Market up for grabs’

In the past three years Nova has had just one survey each year under 12%.

by James ManningSep 20, 2018

Brisbane Radio Wrap: Day 3 – New battle for Bianca, Mike & Bob
Radio

Brisbane Radio Wrap: Day 3 – New battle for Bianca, Mike & Bob

The arrival of Mike van Acker at 97.3 in breakfast coincides with the station in a new ratings brawl in Brisbane.

by James ManningSep 19, 2018

Facebook superstar Tanya Hennessy: Soon on TV in the US?
Entertainment

Facebook superstar Tanya Hennessy: Soon on TV in the US?

• VidCon chat with SCA’s national breakfast host and her international ambitions

by James ManningSep 19, 2018

Brisbane Radio Wrap: Day 2 – SCA stations rank #1 and #2
Radio

Brisbane Radio Wrap: Day 2 – SCA stations rank #1 and #2

• Marto and Robin Bailey reach new highs with ubiquitous Lawrence Mooney

by James ManningSep 18, 2018

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