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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.
Box Office: Despite opening up against the royal wedding, Deadpool 2 finds $12m
Entertainment

Box Office: Despite opening up against the royal wedding, Deadpool 2 finds $12m

Mediaweek editor James Manning looks at the weekend box office for May 17-20, 2018

by James ManningMay 22, 2018

Nick Murray and Michael Cordell: Last major Aussie TV indie
Television

Nick Murray and Michael Cordell: Last major Aussie TV indie

The makers of Gruen, Bondi Rescue, Home Delivery and more on financing hit TV, managing risk and selling original ideas.

by James ManningMay 22, 2018

TV Ratings Week 20: How Seven won another week
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings Week 20: How Seven won another week

It was the wedding – well, not just the wedding, but it certainly helped.

by James ManningMay 21, 2018

TV Ratings May 20: First night of live rounds on The Voice takes Nine to #1
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 20: First night of live rounds on The Voice takes Nine to #1

Mediaweek editor James Manning looks at last night’s TV ratings.

by James ManningMay 21, 2018

Seven wins the battle of the Royal Wedding TV ratings
TV Ratings Analysis

Seven wins the battle of the Royal Wedding TV ratings

On subscription TV, UKTV easily did the best with its BBC coverage attracting 180,000.

by James ManningMay 21, 2018

Emma readership changes: Renews Ipsos contract, adds Nielsen's CMV data
Publishing

Emma readership changes: Renews Ipsos contract, adds Nielsen's CMV data

• Changes will allow publishers to better compete for advertising dollars

by James ManningMay 21, 2018

ARIA Charts: Childish Gambino, Arctic Monkeys top charts, Delta as Olivia #4
Entertainment

ARIA Charts: Childish Gambino, Arctic Monkeys top charts, Delta as Olivia #4

Three from three: Arctic Monkeys score third #1 album with Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino.

by James ManningMay 21, 2018

TV Ratings May 17: Live NRL helps Nine to week 20’s fourth primary share win
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 17: Live NRL helps Nine to week 20’s fourth primary share win

Mediaweek editor James Manning looks at last night’s TV ratings.

by James ManningMay 18, 2018

Print success story: Fairfax’s Traveller launches first glossy magazine
Publishing

Print success story: Fairfax’s Traveller launches first glossy magazine

• Secrets of success from what is Fairfax Media’s biggest recent print success in a decade

by James ManningMay 18, 2018

What happened at Em, Grant & Ed’s 2Day FM Royal Wedding Party
Radio

What happened at Em, Grant & Ed’s 2Day FM Royal Wedding Party

A small army from the growing 2Day FM breakfast audience gathered in a Luna Park function room.

by James ManningMay 17, 2018

Foxtel hosts intimate soiree for Assassination Of Gianni Versace star Darren Criss in Sydney
Entertainment

Foxtel hosts intimate soiree for Assassination Of Gianni Versace star Darren Criss in Sydney

The venue could have not been more appropriate – The Penthouse at The Ivy.

by James ManningMay 17, 2018

TV Ratings May 15: Tight race with less than 2.0 separating Seven, Nine and TEN
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 15: Tight race with less than 2.0 separating Seven, Nine and TEN

Mediaweek editor James Manning looks at last night’s TV ratings.

by James ManningMay 16, 2018

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