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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.
Paramount+ launches Last King of the Cross with glitter in seedy suburb
Television

Paramount+ launches Last King of the Cross with glitter in seedy suburb

John Ibrahim and Kyle Sandilands steal the show as Helium crime drama lands

by James ManningFeb 17, 2023

Podcast Ranker January 2023: Kyle and Jackie rocket back into top five
Audio

Podcast Ranker January 2023: Kyle and Jackie rocket back into top five

Highest new entry belongs to LiSTNR’s Darling, Shine!

by James ManningFeb 15, 2023

News Corp dips: Company confirms 1250 positions to go as earnings decrease
Publishing

News Corp dips: Company confirms 1250 positions to go as earnings decrease

Revenues at News Corp Australia down, digital news subs pass 1m, Foxtel subs new high 4.3m

by James ManningFeb 10, 2023

Regulating streaming services: Government reveals timeline for content quotas
Television

Regulating streaming services: Government reveals timeline for content quotas

Consultation period ends mid-2023, quota revealed late 2023 and regulation to start in 2024

by James ManningJan 31, 2023

FAST channels grow as broadcasters respond to viewers’ changing habits
Television

FAST channels grow as broadcasters respond to viewers’ changing habits

ThinkTV: BVOD viewing evolving and advertising opportunities expand

by James ManningJan 30, 2023

Make It Australian win: Labor making streamers invest more in funding shakeup
Television

Make It Australian win: Labor making streamers invest more in funding shakeup

As much as $500m to be invested in local productions

by James ManningJan 29, 2023

7News.com.au head of news Brett McKeehan: Audience growth & importance of local
Publishing

7News.com.au head of news Brett McKeehan: Audience growth & importance of local

Seven’s head of digital news goes all in on audience, but ‘you can’t just be guided by the numbers’

by James ManningJan 25, 2023

Real estate reality rumble: Why Grand Designs' Peter Maddison is wrong about The Block
Television

Real estate reality rumble: Why Grand Designs' Peter Maddison is wrong about The Block

Sniffy architect calls for ‘amateur contestants’ to be banned from television

by James ManningJan 23, 2023

Netflix results: New exec-chair as subscribers grow to new high of 231m as viewing records set
Streaming

Netflix results: New exec-chair as subscribers grow to new high of 231m as viewing records set

Co-founder Reed Hastings steps away from co-CEO role, now Executive chairman

by James ManningJan 20, 2023

Stan launches Transfusion with movie world’s biggest star in latest Aussie Original
Television

Stan launches Transfusion with movie world’s biggest star in latest Aussie Original

Sam Worthington, Matt Nable and stars join other cast and Nine CEO Mike Sneesby at premiere

by James ManningJan 20, 2023

The Slap: How News Corp made the most of Michael Clarke v Karl Stefanovic
Publishing

The Slap: How News Corp made the most of Michael Clarke v Karl Stefanovic

Today show host at work on his program this morning after Noosa public scuffle revealed, Clarke media career damaged?

by James ManningJan 19, 2023

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