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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.
Long-serving News Corp editor departs: David Meagher farewells WISH readers
Publishing

Long-serving News Corp editor departs: David Meagher farewells WISH readers

“It’s been a fun ride” Meagher writes in his final Editor’s Letter in May 2023 edition

by James ManningMay 5, 2023

SleepScape is the new podcast series the producers hope you never finish
Industry Podcasts

SleepScape is the new podcast series the producers hope you never finish

Podshape’s Jay Walkerden will help you go to sleep with new subscription series

by James ManningMay 3, 2023

Succession in the real world: Why SCA’s Grant Blackley is handing over to John Kelly
Audio

Succession in the real world: Why SCA’s Grant Blackley is handing over to John Kelly

GB: ‘This is not retirement, but to take the learnings I have got to work overseas’

by James ManningMay 1, 2023

Grant Blackley exits SCA, board appoints John Kelly as Managing Director and CEO
Radio

Grant Blackley exits SCA, board appoints John Kelly as Managing Director and CEO

Blackley: “Not an easy decision to leave SCA, but I genuinely feel the time is right”

by James ManningMay 1, 2023

Vogue Australia May edition a must for Daisy Jones & The Six fans
Publishing

Vogue Australia May edition a must for Daisy Jones & The Six fans

News Prestige Network brand reveals Riley Keough wants to live in Australia

by James ManningApr 30, 2023

Brands surveyed by Nielsen expect annual marketing budgets to increase in 2023
Agencies

Brands surveyed by Nielsen expect annual marketing budgets to increase in 2023

Nielsen’s Annual Marketing Report: 34% of marketers to allocate 40%-59% of their budgets to CTV

by James ManningApr 27, 2023

TV Ratings Monday April 24: Anzac Eve clash a win for Seven and Demons
Television

TV Ratings Monday April 24: Anzac Eve clash a win for Seven and Demons

Seven's AFL goes head-to-head with Nine's Lego Masters and 10's I'm a Celebrity

by James ManningApr 25, 2023

Nova: Consistency and chemistry keys to growth of new programming
Radio

Nova: Consistency and chemistry keys to growth of new programming

Cumes at Nova and smoothfm brands strong for new and heritage programs

by James ManningApr 20, 2023

NATA launches video campaign highlighting how organisation gives Australians confidence
Business

NATA launches video campaign highlighting how organisation gives Australians confidence

Former Foxtel comms and marketing guru Brendon Moo spreading word about Australia’s leading accreditation body

by James ManningApr 20, 2023

Netflix: In crowded marketplace, claims leadership in engagement, revenue, profit
Television

Netflix: In crowded marketplace, claims leadership in engagement, revenue, profit

Programmatic marketplace coming, hit list, closing DVD service in US

by James ManningApr 19, 2023

Will new Warner Bros Discovery streaming service Max launch in Australia?
Television

Will new Warner Bros Discovery streaming service Max launch in Australia?

Will new Harry Potter series and Game of Thrones prequel live on Foxtel or Max?

by James ManningApr 14, 2023

Mediaweek’s Top 10 streaming services: Why Binge is still your best value
Television

Mediaweek’s Top 10 streaming services: Why Binge is still your best value

Take charge of your entertainment budget. What other platforms made the Mediaweek Top 5 streamers?

by James ManningApr 12, 2023

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