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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.
Production hothouses: Brands behind Australia’s Logie-winning series
Television

Production hothouses: Brands behind Australia’s Logie-winning series

Easy Tiger take a bow – six TV Week Logie wins for Colin From Accounts & The Twelve

by James ManningAug 1, 2023

Samsung Ads Behind the Screens: Is CTV the new cookie?
Business

Samsung Ads Behind the Screens: Is CTV the new cookie?

Episode Four: IAB’s Gai Le Roy and Paramount ANZ’s Shani Kugenthiran

by James ManningJul 26, 2023

Seven’s head of sport Lewis Martin on FIFA Women’s World Cup…plus rugby league and more?
Television

Seven’s head of sport Lewis Martin on FIFA Women’s World Cup…plus rugby league and more?

State of Origin bid? Seven reveals it wants more sport, including Melbourne Cup

by James ManningJul 24, 2023

Inside producer Andrea Keir’s charming Aussie small town telemovie for Paramount
Television

Inside producer Andrea Keir’s charming Aussie small town telemovie for Paramount

The Appleton Ladies Potato Race: Production partnership with Greg Quail, EP Skye Leckie helped secure funding

by James ManningJul 23, 2023

Samsung Ads Behind the Screens: Life in the FAST Lane
Television

Samsung Ads Behind the Screens: Life in the FAST Lane

Episode Three: Seven’s Richard Henson with Samsung Ads’ Alex Spurzem

by James ManningJul 20, 2023

As streaming wars losses mount, Netflix remains the gold standard
Television

As streaming wars losses mount, Netflix remains the gold standard

Subs climb as company reports ‘made steady progress this year…more work to do to’

by James ManningJul 20, 2023

ABC appoints commercial radio sharpshooter Ben Latimer as head of audio content
Radio

ABC appoints commercial radio sharpshooter Ben Latimer as head of audio content

Latimer joins ABC Content division on July 31, reporting to chief content officer Chris Oliver-Taylor

by James ManningJul 19, 2023

Podcast Ranker June 2023: LiSTNR’s Hamish & Andy #1 overall
Audio

Podcast Ranker June 2023: LiSTNR’s Hamish & Andy #1 overall

The Teacher’s Trial and Hannah’s Story both push into Top 20

by James ManningJul 19, 2023

Jackie O’s first celeb guest at besties – Gwyneth Paltrow up close and personal
Radio

Jackie O’s first celeb guest at besties – Gwyneth Paltrow up close and personal

Tix for “besties with Gwyneth” $100, pay a bit more you’ll get a pic too

by James ManningJul 19, 2023

Jackie O reveals new side hustle with manager Gemma O’Neill – besties
Radio

Jackie O reveals new side hustle with manager Gemma O’Neill – besties

KIIS FM colleagues cheer on as Jackie reveals besties business plan

by James ManningJul 18, 2023

Roundup: Elisabeth Murdoch hire, Hollywood strike plan, Roberts-Smith reporters, Banijay move, Betr sale plan
Business

Roundup: Elisabeth Murdoch hire, Hollywood strike plan, Roberts-Smith reporters, Banijay move, Betr sale plan

AFL confirms 2023 AFLW season: NAB to sponsor, Seven & Foxtel TV partners

by James ManningJul 18, 2023

Nine Radio Survey 4, 2023 milestones: Ray Hadley and network cume records
Radio

Nine Radio Survey 4, 2023 milestones: Ray Hadley and network cume records

Greg Byrnes notes the life of a campaigning broadcaster can be lonely, you lose a few friends

by James ManningJul 14, 2023

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