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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.
Seven to screen historic Italian football blockbuster AC Milan v AS Roma
Sports

Seven to screen historic Italian football blockbuster AC Milan v AS Roma

The 31 May Perth clash is the first time the two teams will play each other in Australia.

by James ManningMay 8, 2024

Mediaweek with Simon Ryan: Labelium sale, M&As, brand building, competition
Agencies

Mediaweek with Simon Ryan: Labelium sale, M&As, brand building, competition

RyanCap roadmap: "It's really important staff, clients and associates realise that our plan has not changed."

by James ManningMay 7, 2024

Josh Frydenberg hosting new documentary Never Again: The Fight Against Antisemitism
Television

Josh Frydenberg hosting new documentary Never Again: The Fight Against Antisemitism

"I wanted to use my voice to ring alarm bell." Documentary to screen on Sky News Australia on 28 May.

by James ManningMay 7, 2024

Robyn Malcolm talks to TV Gold about After the Party and her pissed-off character Penny
Television

Robyn Malcolm talks to TV Gold about After the Party and her pissed-off character Penny

Plus: After the Party episode guide and Lingo Pictures production notes.

by James ManningMay 6, 2024

On location: The Block Phillip Island opens the doors for the Buyers’ Jury
Television

On location: The Block Phillip Island opens the doors for the Buyers’ Jury

20th season of the biggest show on TV shows off its five new dream homes.

by James ManningMay 3, 2024

ABC appoints ARN’s Emily Copeland as head of music across six platforms
Radio

ABC appoints ARN’s Emily Copeland as head of music across six platforms

The new role sees the ABC focus to make its brands “the home of Australian music".

by James ManningMay 2, 2024

Warner Bros Discovery ANZ leadership shakeup: Glen Kyne out, Juliet Peterson in
Television

Warner Bros Discovery ANZ leadership shakeup: Glen Kyne out, Juliet Peterson in

Company restructure comes after closure of Newshub with launch of Max on the horizon.

by James ManningMay 1, 2024

Why Stan’s How to Poison a Planet from iKandy Films deserves your attention
Television

Why Stan’s How to Poison a Planet from iKandy Films deserves your attention

A partnership with The Sydney Morning Herald helped take the documentary to a wider audience.

by James ManningApr 30, 2024

Kyle and Jackie O: Day 1 in Melbourne – First review. What did KIIS 101.1 listeners get?
Radio

Kyle and Jackie O: Day 1 in Melbourne – First review. What did KIIS 101.1 listeners get?

Meet the staff, Jackie and Brooklyn’s sex life, the boys win the first Tradie v Lady.

by James ManningApr 29, 2024

What does sale of Paramount and departure of Bob Bakish mean for 10 Network?
News

What does sale of Paramount and departure of Bob Bakish mean for 10 Network?

Would Anchorage Capital be interested in having 10 metro and regional licences? Is there a role for David Gyngell, Grant Blackley, or James Warburton?

by James ManningApr 28, 2024

NRL 360 co-host Paul Kent ‘stood down’ again after video shared of alleged pub fight
Sports

NRL 360 co-host Paul Kent ‘stood down’ again after video shared of alleged pub fight

Kent only returned to Fox Sports and The Daily Telegraph at start of the 2024 NRL season.

by James ManningApr 28, 2024

‘This show will work’: ARN chief Ciaran Davis's low-risk decision to network Kyle and Jackie O
Radio

‘This show will work’: ARN chief Ciaran Davis's low-risk decision to network Kyle and Jackie O

Radio chief explains subtle changes to the format for networked Kyle and Jackie O Show.

by James ManningApr 25, 2024

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