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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.
Remembering Judith Whelan: Held top editorial roles at Fairfax and ABC TV & radio
Audio

Remembering Judith Whelan: Held top editorial roles at Fairfax and ABC TV & radio

Whelan spoke to Mediaweek after making the switch from print to audio. ‘A steep learning curve,’ she said.

by James ManningJun 26, 2024

The doctor down under: Artemis Media's Celia Tait on working with Michael Mosley for SBS
Television

The doctor down under: Artemis Media's Celia Tait on working with Michael Mosley for SBS

Artemis Media produced Australia’s Health Revolution and Australia’s Sleep Revolution with Mosley for SBS.

by James ManningJun 26, 2024

Another TV great departs: ‘Foxtel true warrior’ Jim Buchan hands in his remote
Television

Another TV great departs: ‘Foxtel true warrior’ Jim Buchan hands in his remote

Exclusive: The Jim Buchan photo archives and those Logie victory celebrations

by James ManningJun 25, 2024

Daily Telegraph’s Jonathon Moran launches new J.Mo podcast Mental As Anyone
News

Daily Telegraph’s Jonathon Moran launches new J.Mo podcast Mental As Anyone

‘I've been very vocal throughout my life about my mental health journey.’

by James ManningJun 24, 2024

New FAST channel Life Down Under promotes Australia across Europe
Television

New FAST channel Life Down Under promotes Australia across Europe

Distributor Fred Media places Life Down Under on LG Channels in seven territories including UK.

by James ManningJun 24, 2024

News Corp restructure: Sunday Telegraph editor departs – ‘Goodbye, it’s been a privilege'
Publishing

News Corp restructure: Sunday Telegraph editor departs – ‘Goodbye, it’s been a privilege'

Departing Mick Carroll introduces new weekend editor of the paper Anna Caldwell to readers.

by James ManningJun 23, 2024

TV Week Logie Awards nominees: Can Sonia Kruger go back-to-back with Gold Logie win?
Television

TV Week Logie Awards nominees: Can Sonia Kruger go back-to-back with Gold Logie win?

Streaming platform dramas acknowledged, but still largely a FTA TV celebration.

by James ManningJun 23, 2024

How Jon Penn is securing homes for Blue Ant Media content across APAC region
Television

How Jon Penn is securing homes for Blue Ant Media content across APAC region

Blue Ant has a varied offering, with FAST channels to Fetch, pay TV brand Love Nature, and a documentary portfolio.

by James ManningJun 18, 2024

Meet Megan Burslem, a breakfast radio host you’ve (possibly) never heard of
Audio

Meet Megan Burslem, a breakfast radio host you’ve (possibly) never heard of

The ABC Classic presenter is co-hosting a TV special next week with Jeremy Fernandez.

by James ManningJun 17, 2024

Catherine Murphy and Tony Armstrong cross the starting line on ABC’s Monday’s Experts
Television

Catherine Murphy and Tony Armstrong cross the starting line on ABC’s Monday’s Experts

Coaching this new team is TV panel show veteran Damian Davis from CJZ.

by James ManningJun 16, 2024

How Binge's Colin From Accounts is helping push global interest in Australian originals
Television

How Binge's Colin From Accounts is helping push global interest in Australian originals

Binge’s Alison Hurbert-Burns explains how one commission is helping redefine streaming success.

by James ManningJun 11, 2024

Making Colin From Accounts: Inside the Easy Tiger TV hit factory
Television

Making Colin From Accounts: Inside the Easy Tiger TV hit factory

Ian Collie and Rob Gibson on finding Harriet and Patrick’s TV gold, plus where Aussie drama is heading.

by James ManningJun 10, 2024

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