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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.
Will Australia lose spot at Eurovision as Eurovision Asia prepares launch?
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Will Australia lose spot at Eurovision as Eurovision Asia prepares launch?

"The Greatest Song Contest on Earth…is coming to Asia!"

by James ManningAug 22, 2017

TV Ratings August 21: Nine and ABC dominate Monday top 10
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TV Ratings August 21: Nine and ABC dominate Monday top 10

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

by James ManningAug 22, 2017

ARIA Charts refresh: P!nk the new #1 single, Paul Kelly scores first #1 album
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ARIA Charts refresh: P!nk the new #1 single, Paul Kelly scores first #1 album

Taking the spotlight this week is Paul Kelly with his first #1 album

by James ManningAug 21, 2017

TV Ratings August 20: Sunday showdown – Nine wins nine out of last 10 Sundays
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TV Ratings August 20: Sunday showdown – Nine wins nine out of last 10 Sundays

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

by James ManningAug 21, 2017

2017 ACRAs: 324 nominees, 260 stations compete for 103 awards in 33 categories
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2017 ACRAs: 324 nominees, 260 stations compete for 103 awards in 33 categories

324 nominees, 260 stations compete for 103 awards in 33 categories

by James ManningAug 21, 2017

Getting to know ABC Radio's late night DJ Philip Clark
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Getting to know ABC Radio's late night DJ Philip Clark

No alarm clock needed: “I now go to bed when I used to get up”

by James ManningAug 18, 2017

Laurie Oakes farewell tour: Colleagues pay tribute over two nights in Canberra
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Laurie Oakes farewell tour: Colleagues pay tribute over two nights in Canberra

Although Oakes was hoping to slip away quietly, his colleagues had other ideas

by James ManningAug 18, 2017

TV Ratings August 17: AFL Footy Show continues to thrive with return of Eddie
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TV Ratings August 17: AFL Footy Show continues to thrive with return of Eddie

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

by James ManningAug 18, 2017

Doctor, Doctor EP Ian Collie on season two of Nine's drama hit
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Doctor, Doctor EP Ian Collie on season two of Nine's drama hit

Collie is partner and head of scripted at Essential Media and Entertainment

by James ManningAug 17, 2017

Podcast: Seven West Media CEO Tim Worner – getting on with business
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Podcast: Seven West Media CEO Tim Worner – getting on with business

Warner talks Sports rights, AFLX and AFLW, investment opportunities, TV ratings slump and more

by James ManningAug 17, 2017

TV Ratings August 16: Nine's Doctor Doctor returns a timeslot winner
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TV Ratings August 16: Nine's Doctor Doctor returns a timeslot winner

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

by James ManningAug 17, 2017

Mick Molloy on Seven's unexpected primetime hit The Front Bar
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Mick Molloy on Seven's unexpected primetime hit The Front Bar

Molloy tells how The Front Bar wants to keep its indie appeal

by James ManningAug 16, 2017

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