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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.
Mediaweek 100: Australian media’s most powerful people 40-21
Business

Mediaweek 100: Australian media’s most powerful people 40-21

by James Manning – Nov 24, 2021

How ABC’s regional and local head Judith Whelan and the team cover Australia
Radio

How ABC’s regional and local head Judith Whelan and the team cover Australia

Capital city radio stations, 48 rural and regional bureaus, podcasts and specialist TV

by James Manning – Nov 24, 2021

Mediaweek 100: Australian media’s most powerful people 60-41
Business

Mediaweek 100: Australian media’s most powerful people 60-41

by James Manning – Nov 23, 2021

Mediaweek 100: Australian media’s most powerful people 80-61
Business

Mediaweek 100: Australian media’s most powerful people 80-61

by James Manning – Nov 22, 2021

TV ratings Week 47 2021: Penultimate week of survey a narrow Nine win
Television

TV ratings Week 47 2021: Penultimate week of survey a narrow Nine win

Have You Been Paying Attention? season final ends 2021 on a high

by James Manning – Nov 22, 2021

Joan Warner: Departing CRA boss on final tasks and finding her replacement
Radio

Joan Warner: Departing CRA boss on final tasks and finding her replacement

Radio industry recovery, audience measurement shake-up, live event plans

by James Manning – Nov 22, 2021

Mediaweek 100: Australian media’s most powerful people 100 – 81
Business

Mediaweek 100: Australian media’s most powerful people 100 – 81

by James Manning – Nov 21, 2021

Weekend TV ratings Saturday November 20, 2021
Television

Weekend TV ratings Saturday November 20, 2021

The Rock, 9News and ACA guide Nine to a Saturday win

by James Manning – Nov 21, 2021

The ABC Friday night double enjoyed the biggest gains in Total TV ratings data.
Television

The ABC Friday night double enjoyed the biggest gains in Total TV ratings data.

Better Homes leads Seven to Friday night win, ABC screens final Annika

by James Manning – Nov 20, 2021

QMS and City of Sydney: First brand partners live in early December
Outdoor

QMS and City of Sydney: First brand partners live in early December

800 panels under construction, full network live by April 2022

by James Manning – Nov 19, 2021

Grant Broadcasters sale: Alison Cameron told ARN it had better be a good offer
Radio

Grant Broadcasters sale: Alison Cameron told ARN it had better be a good offer

Ciaran Davis on future of live and local breakfasts, ARN brands and syndication

by James Manning – Nov 15, 2021

News Corp Australia reveals new digital sporting destination: Code
Sports

News Corp Australia reveals new digital sporting destination: Code

Subscription-only product has Ash Barty, Steve Smith & Patty Mills among contributors

by James Manning – Nov 15, 2021

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