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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.
Jackie Frank to depart Pacific Magazines after 23 years
Publishing

Jackie Frank to depart Pacific Magazines after 23 years

Frank was one of the candidates to the top job at Pacific following the departure of Peter Zavecz.

by James ManningMar 2, 2018

After 16,290 days, Lindsay Murdoch farewells Fairfax Media
News

After 16,290 days, Lindsay Murdoch farewells Fairfax Media

'What the hell have I done and what do I do now?'

by James ManningMar 2, 2018

TV Ratings Mar 1: Seven wins Thursday with My Kitchen Rules back over 1m
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings Mar 1: Seven wins Thursday with My Kitchen Rules back over 1m

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

by James ManningMar 2, 2018

Mediaweek
Sports

Crocmedia in Sydney: Hutchy explains new NRL deal and introduces team

Crocmedia commentator Russell Barwick hosted the function and introduced the CEO.

by James ManningMar 1, 2018

Radio royalty on tour: Jane Kennedy and Mick Molloy road trip hits Sydney
Radio

Radio royalty on tour: Jane Kennedy and Mick Molloy road trip hits Sydney

"If anyone wants to sponsor our show you will get more than you bargained for… in a good way"

by James ManningMar 1, 2018

TV Ratings Feb 28: Nine and Seven swap leadership this week
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings Feb 28: Nine and Seven swap leadership this week

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

by James ManningMar 1, 2018

TV Ratings Feb 27: Seven back at #1, MAFS continues to pull biggest crowds
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings Feb 27: Seven back at #1, MAFS continues to pull biggest crowds

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

by James ManningFeb 28, 2018

Day 1: Triple M drive’s Week of Long Lunches kicks off in Melbourne
Radio

Day 1: Triple M drive’s Week of Long Lunches kicks off in Melbourne

Mick Molloy and Jane Kennedy will visit five metro capitals in five days.

by James ManningFeb 27, 2018

TV Ratings Feb 26: No second medical miracle for Seven as The Resident launches
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings Feb 26: No second medical miracle for Seven as The Resident launches

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

by James ManningFeb 27, 2018

Mediaweek meets The Programmers: SBS's Marshall Heald
Television

Mediaweek meets The Programmers: SBS's Marshall Heald

'We are always looking for tactical opportunities to get things to audiences'

by James ManningFeb 27, 2018

ARIA Charts: Ball Park Music hot, Delta returns and Ed Sheeran milestones
Entertainment

ARIA Charts: Ball Park Music hot, Delta returns and Ed Sheeran milestones

• Ball Park Music & Marlon Williams new… oh, and Showman still #1

by James ManningFeb 26, 2018

TV Ratings Survey Week 2: Seven's lead cut back by Nine
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings Survey Week 2: Seven's lead cut back by Nine

Nine’s Married At First Sight episodes were ranked the top four shows of the week.

by James ManningFeb 26, 2018

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