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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.
Media spend research reveals the difference between efficient and effective ROI
Television

Media spend research reveals the difference between efficient and effective ROI

Latest Payback study examines channels with scale, less risk, plus short & long term impact

by James Manning – Jul 18, 2021

Sky News Australia research finds news brand engages with 9m+ monthly
Television

Sky News Australia research finds news brand engages with 9m+ monthly

#1 Foxtel channel in 2020, #1 non-sports Foxtel channel in 2021

by James Manning – Jul 18, 2021

Weekend TV ratings Saturday July 17, 2021
Television

Weekend TV ratings Saturday July 17, 2021

Half a million watch Wallabies v France, outrates Saturday Night AFL

by James Manning – Jul 18, 2021

Weekend TV ratings Friday July 16, 2021
Television

Weekend TV ratings Friday July 16, 2021

As Tigers find form on the Gold Coast, Seven dominates

by James Manning – Jul 17, 2021

Ticker investing to build world-class broadcast studio hub in Melbourne
News Brands

Ticker investing to build world-class broadcast studio hub in Melbourne

China – Australia trade war threatens to delay the arrival of new sets

by James Manning – Jul 15, 2021

Mike Sneesby on how Stan Sport sits inside Nine’s total TV strategy
Television

Mike Sneesby on how Stan Sport sits inside Nine’s total TV strategy

New audience data points to growing Stan Sport audience

by James Manning – Jul 13, 2021

TV ratings Week 28: Ash Barty brilliance keeps 2m tuned in until 1am
Television

TV ratings Week 28: Ash Barty brilliance keeps 2m tuned in until 1am

Ash Barty’s Wimbledon triumph powers Nine to TV ratings win

by James Manning – Jul 12, 2021

Countdown to Tokyo: Seven finds brands still have massive Olympic appetite
Television

Countdown to Tokyo: Seven finds brands still have massive Olympic appetite

Seven’s Big Wednesday: Two days before Opening Ceremony will be massive – here’s why

by James Manning – Jul 11, 2021

Luxe Listings Sydney: How Amazon is investing $150m in its Australian Originals
Television

Luxe Listings Sydney: How Amazon is investing $150m in its Australian Originals

Prime Video confirms it is actively seeking more Australian live sport

by James Manning – Jul 9, 2021

Radio ratings: FM network program directors on state of war halfway through 2021
Features

Radio ratings: FM network program directors on state of war halfway through 2021

Three weeks of lockdown in Melbourne didn’t help many of the FM stations

by James Manning – Jul 8, 2021

Luxe Listings Sydney investment from Amazon Prime Video takes Kentel into big league
Television

Luxe Listings Sydney investment from Amazon Prime Video takes Kentel into big league

Luxe Listings Sydney sees Amazon Prime Video creating a new franchise

by James Manning – Jul 8, 2021

Radio Ratings: Celebrate KIIS FM achievement, not what 2GB lost
Radio

Radio Ratings: Celebrate KIIS FM achievement, not what 2GB lost

Program directors on Kyle and Jackie O: World-class performers

by James Manning – Jul 7, 2021

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