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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.
Could Premier League choose one global TV partner? Yes, but after Optus deal ends
Sports

Could Premier League choose one global TV partner? Yes, but after Optus deal ends

Demand for premium sport not going away, and there will be more buyers

by James ManningAug 7, 2022

Birmingham 2022: Inside the International Broadcast Centre with Seven’s Dacien Hadland
Sports

Birmingham 2022: Inside the International Broadcast Centre with Seven’s Dacien Hadland

For the third time in 12 months Australian viewers will get best-in-class major event coverage

by James ManningJul 26, 2022

Seven’s Hugh Whitfeld in relative calm of Birmingham as he tracks Aussie Gold
Television

Seven’s Hugh Whitfeld in relative calm of Birmingham as he tracks Aussie Gold

UK-based reporter on year so far spent between Ukraine invasion and British Royal Family

by James ManningJul 25, 2022

Business Chicks secures Gemma O’Neill as CEO, one of two new roles for radio exec
Entertainment

Business Chicks secures Gemma O’Neill as CEO, one of two new roles for radio exec

O’Neill soon to reveal details of talent management business Gemmie Agency

by James ManningJul 21, 2022

Industry survey uncovers the drivers behind media investment decisions
Agencies

Industry survey uncovers the drivers behind media investment decisions

Senior media agency staff and advertisers reveal their must-deliver list

by James ManningJul 18, 2022

News Corp’s Damian Eales looks at changing face of business model for news publishers
Publishing

News Corp’s Damian Eales looks at changing face of business model for news publishers

INMA board member and NY-based News Corp global head of transformation on paywalls, pricing and PDFs

by James ManningJul 17, 2022

Tony Jones at Wimbledon: Nine reporter arrives as Aussies flood second week
Sports

Tony Jones at Wimbledon: Nine reporter arrives as Aussies flood second week

TJ also comments on the sad Nathan Brown petition and Nine’s bid for AFL rights

by James ManningJul 7, 2022

Mediaweek Podcast: Making of the new Jay Swan ABC crime thriller Mystery Road Origin
Television

Mediaweek Podcast: Making of the new Jay Swan ABC crime thriller Mystery Road Origin

Exec producers Greer Simpkin and David Jowsey on those great locations and the wonderful cast

by James ManningJun 30, 2022

Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity: Recapping the week & winners
Agencies

Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity: Recapping the week & winners

Trophy cabinet: Best bragging rights come with the biggest trophies

by James ManningJun 27, 2022

Brian Walsh says Foxtel’s drama strategy is not a number’s game: ‘Less is more’
Television

Brian Walsh says Foxtel’s drama strategy is not a number’s game: ‘Less is more’

But don’t mention the TV Week Logies! Walsh and Mercado on Neighbours and how to improve TV awards show

by James ManningJun 26, 2022

Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Day 4: Avatar innovation
Agencies

Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Day 4: Avatar innovation

Plus Ted Sarandos, Megan Thee Stallion and David Droga

by James ManningJun 23, 2022

Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Day 3: Actors and virtual worlds
Agencies

Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Day 3: Actors and virtual worlds

Back to the (virtual) beach After our discussions about tech companies and their beach venues at Cannes, we overlooked one major initiative – the first Cannes Lions virtual beach. WPP agency…

by James ManningJun 22, 2022

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