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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.
Luxe Listings: Amazon Studios’ hottest Australian commission rolls out format
Features

Luxe Listings: Amazon Studios’ hottest Australian commission rolls out format

How the Amazon Prime Video hit ranked in Australia and US execs on authenticity

by James ManningApr 27, 2022

Another PM to rock Sky News primetime: Woke warrior Piers Morgan arrives
Features

Another PM to rock Sky News primetime: Woke warrior Piers Morgan arrives

“I want to cancel this cancel culture”, but Piers Morgan admits it will take time. First episode preview.

by James ManningApr 25, 2022

Netflix dips: Competition and account sharing two of headwinds for streaming giant
Television

Netflix dips: Competition and account sharing two of headwinds for streaming giant

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings drops advertising bombshell: lower fees if you’re ad tolerant

by James ManningApr 20, 2022

In the ring with Stan CEO Martin Kugeler: PPV, Stan Originals and Nine partnership
Television

In the ring with Stan CEO Martin Kugeler: PPV, Stan Originals and Nine partnership

Success of first PPV event has secured new revenue stream, Tyson Fury star of the second event

by James ManningApr 19, 2022

FM strikes back! ARN’s Duncan Campbell and Nova’s Paul Jackson on radio ratings
Radio

FM strikes back! ARN’s Duncan Campbell and Nova’s Paul Jackson on radio ratings

Marketing spends, best ever results, performance bonuses and lots more secret radio business

by James ManningApr 18, 2022

TV Ratings April 17, 2022: Easter Sunday viewers turn to 60 Minutes
Television

TV Ratings April 17, 2022: Easter Sunday viewers turn to 60 Minutes

Seven wins Sunday with #1 primary and #1 network

by James ManningApr 18, 2022

Mediaweek On Location: Helping Dell make some noise at Formula 1 Grand Prix
Sports

Mediaweek On Location: Helping Dell make some noise at Formula 1 Grand Prix

Trackside with Network 10 at Albert Park with Medicom’s Tom Willson

by James ManningApr 14, 2022

Easter reading: House & Garden lets readers into Neale Whitaker’s home in new book
Publishing

Easter reading: House & Garden lets readers into Neale Whitaker’s home in new book

Growing book sales are a part of Are Media’s successful diversification strategy

by James ManningApr 13, 2022

Kyle Sandilands on Luxe Listings Sydney, next TV projects and fatherhood
Television

Kyle Sandilands on Luxe Listings Sydney, next TV projects and fatherhood

Sydney's best agents haven't sold Sandilands a home yet as he buys in western Sydney

by James ManningApr 12, 2022

Melbourne Radio Ratings 2022, Survey 2: Fox back in the hunt
Radio

Melbourne Radio Ratings 2022, Survey 2: Fox back in the hunt

• Fifi Box closes gap to Christian O’Connell

by James ManningApr 12, 2022

Sydney Radio Ratings 2022 Survey 2: FM strikes back with all stations climbing, even 2Day!
Radio

Sydney Radio Ratings 2022 Survey 2: FM strikes back with all stations climbing, even 2Day!

• SCA duopoly in recovery as Hughesy and MG breakfast shows lift

by James ManningApr 12, 2022

Easter reading: Landmark edition of independent boating title Ocean
Features

Easter reading: Landmark edition of independent boating title Ocean

The independent title covers the boating world for luxury vessels and its pages are dripping with expensive options

by James ManningApr 11, 2022

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