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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.
Media investment: Own a piece of iconic surfing brand Tracks from just $250
Publishing

Media investment: Own a piece of iconic surfing brand Tracks from just $250

Publisher partnering with specialists for media, accommodation, and travel divisions.

by James ManningMay 17, 2024

Behind the mic at radio ratings magnet: Who’s who in the 3AW breakfast team
Radio

Behind the mic at radio ratings magnet: Who’s who in the 3AW breakfast team

Producers Mark, Damian, Emelia, and Sophie keep the wheels turning as Ross and Russ host.

by James ManningMay 16, 2024

Breakfast radio with Ross and Russ: Inside the 3AW engine room
Radio

Breakfast radio with Ross and Russ: Inside the 3AW engine room

"Don’t waste time in meetings, don’t talk before show starts." It works... Look at the ratings.

by James ManningMay 16, 2024

Fetch to add free-to-air IP channels to TV Guide: FTA still #1 for viewers
Television

Fetch to add free-to-air IP channels to TV Guide: FTA still #1 for viewers

Fetch is focused on solving issues for households with no or poor FTA reception.

by James ManningMay 15, 2024

Lou Barrett: D_Coded all about creating better outcomes for News Australia clients
Publishing

Lou Barrett: D_Coded all about creating better outcomes for News Australia clients

Head of sales on outlook, targeting, strategy, and why News Australia doesn’t sell Foxtel.

by James ManningMay 15, 2024

Why ARN Media still wants SCA's Triple M: Ciaran Davis expands on revised takeover plan
Radio

Why ARN Media still wants SCA's Triple M: Ciaran Davis expands on revised takeover plan

"NewSCA would own a national network of 44 radio stations ... It would be ASX listed with an independent board and management."

by James ManningMay 14, 2024

Inside the Harold Mitchell memorial service: Kerry Stokes spoke, Virginia Trioli hosted
Agencies

Inside the Harold Mitchell memorial service: Kerry Stokes spoke, Virginia Trioli hosted

Other speakers included Stuart Mitchell, Anne Parsons, David Nettlefold, Alan Scash, and Nick Swifte as a who’s who across agency and media land listened.

by James ManningMay 13, 2024

Ahron Young looks back as streaming news and business network Ticker turns five
News Brands

Ahron Young looks back as streaming news and business network Ticker turns five

New programming and distribution, plus new CMO as revenue and audience build.

by James ManningMay 13, 2024

Inside 3AW: Tom Elliott on moving timeslots and pressure in mornings
Radio

Inside 3AW: Tom Elliott on moving timeslots and pressure in mornings

The man with a finance background isn’t a great contract negotiator.

by James ManningMay 13, 2024

News Corp Q3 23-24: Group revenue flat, Foxtel Group steady, news media dips again
Publishing

News Corp Q3 23-24: Group revenue flat, Foxtel Group steady, news media dips again

Foxtel and Binge numbers slip, Kayo climbs, price rises lift revenues, $13m spend on Hubbl launch

by James ManningMay 9, 2024

ABC reveals major new investment in TV series commissions for 2024 plus more Bay of Fires
Television

ABC reveals major new investment in TV series commissions for 2024 plus more Bay of Fires

New shows coming from ABC Productions, Helium, CJZ, Endemol Shine Australia, Rough Diamond, ThinkativeTV

by James ManningMay 9, 2024

Neale Whitaker leaving Nine's The Block, handing over judging duties to Marty Fox
Television

Neale Whitaker leaving Nine's The Block, handing over judging duties to Marty Fox

Whitaker is the second key member of The Block team to reveal his departure.

by James ManningMay 9, 2024

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