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About

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.
SCA's road to recovery: Grant Blackley talks sales success
Radio

SCA's road to recovery: Grant Blackley talks sales success

SCA CEO Grant Blackley on sales success and ratings expectations... not much on affiliation!

by James Manning – Mar 8, 2016

Foxtel's Brian Walsh on future direction of the subscription TV giant
Television

Foxtel's Brian Walsh on future direction of the subscription TV giant

Foxtel's Brian Walsh talks content strategy, reveals no more linear channels will come to the service

by James Manning – Mar 4, 2016

ITV CEO David Mott talks the studio's biggest year ever
Television

ITV CEO David Mott talks the studio's biggest year ever

CEO and managing director David Mott talks about ITV Studios Australia’s busiest year ever with shows on all networks

by James Manning – Feb 29, 2016

How Fox Sports is helping Foxtel grow subscriptions
Sports

How Fox Sports is helping Foxtel grow subscriptions

Channels promise more live, HD and uninterrupted AFL and NRL games plus new weekday programs

by James Manning – Feb 28, 2016

Capital Radio Network launches new 6iX breakfast
Radio

Capital Radio Network launches new 6iX breakfast

6iX general manager Evan Broadway talks about the Perth AM music station’s new breakfast show

by James Manning – Feb 25, 2016

Brian Walsh tells why Foxtel closed Channel [V]
Television

Brian Walsh tells why Foxtel closed Channel [V]

"Viewers for music channels have been in steady decline," explained Foxtel's Brian Walsh

by James Manning – Feb 25, 2016

SBS news boss Jim Carroll on the year ahead
News Brands

SBS news boss Jim Carroll on the year ahead

SBS' Director of News and Current Affairs, Jim Carroll, talks 2016

by James Manning – Feb 23, 2016

Grammy Awards reveal... Did Justin Bieber smash a classic 90-year-­old guitar?
Features

Grammy Awards reveal... Did Justin Bieber smash a classic 90-year-­old guitar?

At the end of the first part of Justin Bieber's performances at the 2016 Grammy Awards the lights dimmed and he took off his acoustic guitar.

by James Manning – Feb 22, 2016

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