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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.
FIFA Women’s World Cup boosts ad market in August: Optus & Kayo benefit
Agencies

FIFA Women’s World Cup boosts ad market in August: Optus & Kayo benefit

SMI reports outdoor again strongest performer, digital video and audio dollars also climb

by James ManningOct 4, 2023

Bad news week: Is Angelos Frangopoulos running an “outrage factory” at GB News?
News Brands

Bad news week: Is Angelos Frangopoulos running an “outrage factory” at GB News?

Former Sky News Australia boss dealing with channel turmoil in a tough week for many, especially for Ava Evans

by James ManningSep 29, 2023

A-list cast walk Stan’s blue carpet for premiere of Kick Gurry’s C*A*U*G*H*T
Television

A-list cast walk Stan’s blue carpet for premiere of Kick Gurry’s C*A*U*G*H*T

Matthew Fox flies in for premiere, alongside Bryan Brown, Erik Thomson, Lincoln Younes, Karl Stefanovic & many more

by James ManningSep 28, 2023

Podshape launches podcast series with MasterChef winner Brent Draper and wife Shon
Industry Podcasts

Podshape launches podcast series with MasterChef winner Brent Draper and wife Shon

Jay Walkerden on how two former Nova Entertainment employees built a podcast business

by James ManningSep 26, 2023

Seven Perth news director Ray Kuka on keeping the bulletin a market leader
Television

Seven Perth news director Ray Kuka on keeping the bulletin a market leader

Consistency with a winning team that includes Rick and Susannah, Barra and Ben, Geof and Jessica

by James ManningSep 25, 2023

Hutchy explains what is really going on at SEN after Herald Sun report
Radio

Hutchy explains what is really going on at SEN after Herald Sun report

‘We are in fantastic health. We have made money and built at the same time’

by James ManningSep 22, 2023

Rupert Murdoch steps down from News Corp & Fox, Lachlan sole chair of both
Publishing

Rupert Murdoch steps down from News Corp & Fox, Lachlan sole chair of both

‘I congratulate my father on his remarkable 70-year career’ – Lachlan Murdoch

by James ManningSep 21, 2023

How The Guardian Australia continues to grow without going behind a paywall
Publishing

How The Guardian Australia continues to grow without going behind a paywall

Latest Guardian Australia audience numbers, staff size, revenue split, commercial positioning, outlook

by James ManningSep 20, 2023

Inside Kyle & Jackie’s $200m ‘mega deal’: How breakfast radio stars negotiate
Radio

Inside Kyle & Jackie’s $200m ‘mega deal’: How breakfast radio stars negotiate

The management and lawyers behind negotiations for the biggest media talent deal ever

by James ManningSep 18, 2023

Seven News working on metro clean sweep in best year of ratings in a decade
Television

Seven News working on metro clean sweep in best year of ratings in a decade

Craig McPherson on work still to do, Paris 2024 plans, Spotlight, and why there’s no dedicated news channel

by James ManningSep 17, 2023

Behind the Screens: The growing importance of sport for streaming platforms
Sports

Behind the Screens: The growing importance of sport for streaming platforms

Kayo’s Kim McConnie and Samsung TV Plus’s Ed Love on minis, DTC, FAST channels, ad loads and more

by James ManningSep 14, 2023

Podcast Ranker August 2023: ARN celebrates milestone, LiSTNR claims 8m+ audience
Audio

Podcast Ranker August 2023: ARN celebrates milestone, LiSTNR claims 8m+ audience

Acast's Australian True Crime joins the Podcast Ranker – straight into Top 20

by James ManningSep 13, 2023

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