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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.
Jason Dunstall a key game day attraction on Fox Footy's Kayo Sports programming
Television

Jason Dunstall a key game day attraction on Fox Footy's Kayo Sports programming

Keeping the Fox Footy audience entertained: ‘It is important to have a sense of humour around the football.'

by James ManningApr 12, 2024

Vogue Australia’s collectible April covers: Juergen Teller photographs Angelina Kendall in Paris
Publishing

Vogue Australia’s collectible April covers: Juergen Teller photographs Angelina Kendall in Paris

Edwina McCann on the Paris shoot, luxury brands loving print, and why the collectible covers are like “something that people might buy at a Taylor Swift concert."

by James ManningApr 11, 2024

Fox Netball returns this weekend to cover new season of Suncorp Super Netball
Television

Fox Netball returns this weekend to cover new season of Suncorp Super Netball

It's a refreshed league, with new team Melbourne Mavericks and new commentators joining Fox Netball.

by James ManningApr 11, 2024

BritBox business model: BBC global streaming CEO explains growth strategy
Television

BritBox business model: BBC global streaming CEO explains growth strategy

Rebecca Glashow says commercial opportunities being scrutinised for BBC News app and BBC.com.

by James ManningApr 9, 2024

Inside breakfast talk radio: Meet the David and Will team at Adelaide's Fiveaa
Radio

Inside breakfast talk radio: Meet the David and Will team at Adelaide's Fiveaa

Adelaide’s #1 AM breakfast also streams live on Facebook and YouTube.

by James ManningApr 8, 2024

Fox Footy and Seven are the key players as all media descend on Adelaide for Gather Round
Television

Fox Footy and Seven are the key players as all media descend on Adelaide for Gather Round

Why Fox Footy needs a strong FTA partner to showcase AFL to all viewers.

by James ManningApr 5, 2024

David Penberthy and Will Goodings power their FIVEAA breakfast show into a second decade
Radio

David Penberthy and Will Goodings power their FIVEAA breakfast show into a second decade

Adelaide's no town for a shock jock, plus how the ABC's identity crisis might be helping ratings.

by James ManningApr 5, 2024

Streaming initiative: More free sport arrives for Hubbl users via Kayo Freebies
Television

Streaming initiative: More free sport arrives for Hubbl users via Kayo Freebies

Kayo Freebies now offers highlights or live coverage of 35 sports: From Super Netball to F1.

by James ManningApr 4, 2024

From Melbourne to Saudi: Byron Cooke to host breakfast show in the Kingdom
Radio

From Melbourne to Saudi: Byron Cooke to host breakfast show in the Kingdom

Cooke will call Saudi Arabia home as he launches a new breakfast show for MBC Group.

by James ManningApr 3, 2024

SMI Guideline reports February 2024 ad spend back 6% with outdoor holding best
Adspend

SMI Guideline reports February 2024 ad spend back 6% with outdoor holding best

Where ad spend hurts: Digital off 3%, television hammered 13%, news publishing tumbles 20%.

by James ManningApr 2, 2024

How magazine aggregator Readly convinced 30 Australian publishers to join the platform
Publishing

How magazine aggregator Readly convinced 30 Australian publishers to join the platform

Readly CEO Philip Lindqvist on the magazine sector's revival, pitching to publishers, and securing revenue streams.

by James ManningApr 1, 2024

TV Gold streaming guide: Binge-watch the best TV dramas so far in 2024
Television

TV Gold streaming guide: Binge-watch the best TV dramas so far in 2024

The Gentleman, Boy Swallows Universe, High Country and 15 other great drama hits so far in 2024

by James ManningMar 29, 2024

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