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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.
Managing radio and podcast superstars: Biggest backroom operators revealed
Audio

Managing radio and podcast superstars: Biggest backroom operators revealed

The people helping guide the careers of Kyle, Jackie O, Hamish, Andy, Christian, Ben, Brittany, Josh, Russel, Wippa, Jonesy, Amanda and many more

by James ManningNov 30, 2022

Chrissie, Sam & Browny’s Big Goodbye week starts with crowd at The Corner
Radio

Chrissie, Sam & Browny’s Big Goodbye week starts with crowd at The Corner

Nova 100 starts breakfast show week farewell with outside broadcast

by James ManningNov 28, 2022

Schools Hub: Ben English on News Corp three-part exploration of education system
Publishing

Schools Hub: Ben English on News Corp three-part exploration of education system

Daily Telegraph editor Ben English and National 360 editor Louise Roberts

by James ManningNov 27, 2022

TV ratings 26 November, 2022: Socceroos and Premier Dan win big
Television

TV ratings 26 November, 2022: Socceroos and Premier Dan win big

Not so much Sydney Sixers who surrender to Strikers in WBBL Final

by James ManningNov 27, 2022

TV ratings November 25, 2022: Wales v Iran primetime clash a winner for SBS
Television

TV ratings November 25, 2022: Wales v Iran primetime clash a winner for SBS

Seven News Friday champ, Final Living Room ep (ever?), First ACA post TG

by James ManningNov 26, 2022

Radio shakeup: Cassie McCullagh stepping down from ABC Radio for a good book
Radio

Radio shakeup: Cassie McCullagh stepping down from ABC Radio for a good book

No word from ABC yet about who will get plum morning timeslot in Sydney

by James ManningNov 17, 2022

Porno pulls the pin: The filth will stop in December for global sex sensation
Industry Podcasts

Porno pulls the pin: The filth will stop in December for global sex sensation

My Dad Wrote a Porno podcasters wrap with three final episodes before embarking on new audio adventure

by James ManningNov 17, 2022

Sydney’s #1 breakfast co-host takes sick leave: Is the radio year over for Jackie O?
Radio

Sydney’s #1 breakfast co-host takes sick leave: Is the radio year over for Jackie O?

iHeartPodcaster Brittany Hockley steps up to co-host while Jackie is away

by James ManningNov 14, 2022

T20 World Cup: Adam Gilchrist didn’t think he would make it as a commentator
Sports

T20 World Cup: Adam Gilchrist didn’t think he would make it as a commentator

With T20 World Cup final looming, Gilchrist on the moments when he was drawn back to the game

by James ManningNov 11, 2022

Screen Australia: Streaming services lift total drama spend to a record high $2.29b
Television

Screen Australia: Streaming services lift total drama spend to a record high $2.29b

Total hours of content produced was 413, but five-year average is 419

by James ManningNov 10, 2022

Advertisers beware: don’t look a workhorse in the mouth
Television

Advertisers beware: don’t look a workhorse in the mouth

There is a place for everyone in the mediascape, but research shows some channels do more heavy lifting than others and shouldn’t be replaced by cheaper options

by James ManningNov 7, 2022

Herald Sun hosts Melbourne launch event for Future Victoria campaign
Publishing

Herald Sun hosts Melbourne launch event for Future Victoria campaign

Editor Sam Weir welcomes guests as Herald Sun publishes special Future Victoria edition

by James ManningNov 7, 2022

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