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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.
Radio Ratings 2 2018 – Brisbane: 97.3 breakfast now equal #1 with Hit 105
Radio

Radio Ratings 2 2018 – Brisbane: 97.3 breakfast now equal #1 with Hit 105

Mediaweek editor James Manning looks at the second radio ratings survey for 2018 in the Brisbane market.

by James ManningApr 24, 2018

Radio Ratings 2 2018 – Melbourne: smoothfm 91.5 breakfast lifts to #2
Radio

Radio Ratings 2 2018 – Melbourne: smoothfm 91.5 breakfast lifts to #2

Mediaweek editor James Manning looks at the second radio ratings survey for 2018 in the Melbourne market.

by James ManningApr 24, 2018

Box Office: Amy Schumer storms the chart as I Feel Pretty debuts at #1
Entertainment

Box Office: Amy Schumer storms the chart as I Feel Pretty debuts at #1

• Amy Schumer storms the chart as I Feel Pretty debuts at #1

by James ManningApr 24, 2018

TV Ratings April 23:  Medical drama on MKR has 1.33m people tuning in
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings April 23: Medical drama on MKR has 1.33m people tuning in

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

by James ManningApr 24, 2018

Radio ratings week: Macquarie Media CEO Adam Lang on the strength of 2GB and 3AW
Radio

Radio ratings week: Macquarie Media CEO Adam Lang on the strength of 2GB and 3AW

• Broadcaster planning for the next generation of hosts with support from current stars

by James ManningApr 24, 2018

ARIA Charts: Gurrumul's new album makes history and another Drake single hits #1
Entertainment

ARIA Charts: Gurrumul's new album makes history and another Drake single hits #1

• Singles: Another Drake track tops chart, Amy Shark & 5SOS new • Albums: “Djarimirri” first #1 album in an Australian indigenous language

by James ManningApr 23, 2018

TV Ratings April 19: Nine wins first night since the Commonwealth Games
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings April 19: Nine wins first night since the Commonwealth Games

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

by James ManningApr 20, 2018

TV Ratings April 18: Contestant calamity returns MKR to glory days with 1.62m metro
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings April 18: Contestant calamity returns MKR to glory days with 1.62m metro

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

by James ManningApr 19, 2018

Inside Grant Broadcasters: Meet one of Australia’s biggest radio networks
Radio

Inside Grant Broadcasters: Meet one of Australia’s biggest radio networks

• 'Our point of difference is that we choose to be intensely local'

by James ManningApr 19, 2018

Foxtel live: Selling Houses Australia takes hosts on the road
Television

Foxtel live: Selling Houses Australia takes hosts on the road

• Andrew, Shaynna and Charlie meet their fans and thank the sponsors

by James ManningApr 18, 2018

TV Ratings April 17: Seven well in front as Andrew Denton added to winning Tuesday schedule
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings April 17: Seven well in front as Andrew Denton added to winning Tuesday schedule

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

by James ManningApr 18, 2018

Andrew Denton's interview: Launch day arrives – who’s on first, what’s on second
Television

Andrew Denton's interview: Launch day arrives – who’s on first, what’s on second

Who’s on first: Possibly the Campbell sisters Bronte and Cate

by James ManningApr 17, 2018

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