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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.
Podcaster, TV writer, comedian: How Michael Chamberlin juggles them all
Industry Podcasts

Podcaster, TV writer, comedian: How Michael Chamberlin juggles them all

From The Weekly with Charlie Pickering to JunkTime to new Melbourne Comedy Festival Show.

by James ManningMar 27, 2024

Kayo's biggest weekend ever: F1 shows off size of motorsport army
Television

Kayo's biggest weekend ever: F1 shows off size of motorsport army

"Audiences for motorsports have grown an incredible 127% since 2018.”

by James ManningMar 26, 2024

Inside Foxtel’s Hubbl House at Australian Grand Prix: F1 meets streaming tech
Television

Inside Foxtel’s Hubbl House at Australian Grand Prix: F1 meets streaming tech

Streaming device Hubbl was showcased in front of the Ferraris, and media and sport's who’s who.

by James ManningMar 25, 2024

TV guide Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix: Start times and commentators for Melbourne GP
Sports

TV guide Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix: Start times and commentators for Melbourne GP

TV guide: Fox Sports and 10 promise huge weekend of Formula 1 at Australian Grand Prix

by James ManningMar 22, 2024

SPA Awards winners: Massive week for Werner Film, multiple awards after sale to BBC Studios
Television

SPA Awards winners: Massive week for Werner Film, multiple awards after sale to BBC Studios

Wins also for Guesswork, Artemis, Bunya, Thinkative, BBC Studios, Wooden Horse, See-saw, Goalpost and more

by James ManningMar 21, 2024

Australia’s smart home market worth $2.5b, driven by AI, energy savings, and security
Audio

Australia’s smart home market worth $2.5b, driven by AI, energy savings, and security

7.6 million households now have at least one smart home product.

by James ManningMar 21, 2024

Ace Radio: The AM music-maker toppling well-funded FM giants
Radio

Ace Radio: The AM music-maker toppling well-funded FM giants

Ace Radio’s Mark Taylor on ratings success at 4BH and 2UE, plus managing Melbourne’s Magic and 3MP.

by James ManningMar 20, 2024

Tracking ABC's radio ratings in survey one: How did new breakfast hosts perform on debut?
Radio

Tracking ABC's radio ratings in survey one: How did new breakfast hosts perform on debut?

Markets where Triple J is #1 ABC, Local Radio Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth breakfast dip, Sydney and Melbourne steady

by James ManningMar 18, 2024

Nova Entertainment celebrates 20 years of Central Coast station Star 104.5
Radio

Nova Entertainment celebrates 20 years of Central Coast station Star 104.5

Star 104.5 is the only regional radio station operated by Nova Entertainment

by James ManningMar 17, 2024

'Audience is trialling and flicking around the dial': Nova's Brendan Taylor on new breakfast, late drive
Audio

'Audience is trialling and flicking around the dial': Nova's Brendan Taylor on new breakfast, late drive

"Jase and Lauren are settling in well to [Nova 100 breakfast] and they are already part of the Nova family. It's really early days."

by James ManningMar 17, 2024

Eddie, Marty and stars come out for launch of Stefanie Rezzara’s Hot Shot PR agency
Sports

Eddie, Marty and stars come out for launch of Stefanie Rezzara’s Hot Shot PR agency

The evening was hosted by Lehmo ahead of the Melbourne Comedy Fest launch of his new show, Camper Van Go.

by James ManningMar 17, 2024

AFR duo receives Graham Perkin 2023 Australian Journalist of the Year Award
Publishing

AFR duo receives Graham Perkin 2023 Australian Journalist of the Year Award

Plus Code Sports reporter named 2023 Harry Gordon Sports Journalist of The Year.

by James ManningMar 17, 2024

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