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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.
Nova FM founder Paul Thompson on 20th anniversary of radio disruptor
News

Nova FM founder Paul Thompson on 20th anniversary of radio disruptor

Austereo rivalry, lobbying, licence auction strategy, missing out on Jeff Allis

by James ManningMar 29, 2021

Fox Footy’s versatile duo: Sport, TV & radio greats Garry Lyon & Jonathan Brown
Sports

Fox Footy’s versatile duo: Sport, TV & radio greats Garry Lyon & Jonathan Brown

They compete on breakfast radio, but work well together on AFL TV channel

by James ManningMar 18, 2021

TV Ratings March 16: An extra MAFS wedding gets over 1m
News

TV Ratings March 16: An extra MAFS wedding gets over 1m

• Nine cleans up again as #1 primary channel and #1 network

by James ManningMar 17, 2021

Fox Footy all set for 2021: Ready to adapt and be agile if needed
Sports

Fox Footy all set for 2021: Ready to adapt and be agile if needed

One initiative this year is a Fox Footy mini for every AFL game

by James ManningMar 17, 2021

Paykel Media becomes Involved: Not just a name change promises MD Sarah Keith
Business

Paykel Media becomes Involved: Not just a name change promises MD Sarah Keith

'The new name works well in terms of what we already do with our clients'

by James ManningMar 15, 2021

Radio ratings Survey 1, 2021: Commentary from GroupM, SCA, Nova, ARN & Nine
Features

Radio ratings Survey 1, 2021: Commentary from GroupM, SCA, Nova, ARN & Nine

Network heads of content and an agency buyer discuss the first radio survey results

by James ManningMar 14, 2021

Melbourne Radio Ratings 2021: Survey 1
Radio

Melbourne Radio Ratings 2021: Survey 1

• GfK Survey 1, Sunday January 17 to Saturday February 27

by James ManningMar 11, 2021

How Gold FM's Jack Post segued from one hit radio show to another
Radio

How Gold FM's Jack Post segued from one hit radio show to another

Post talks about snagging dream radio jobs and how he nearly failed at breakfast radio

by James ManningMar 9, 2021

As Making Their Mark arrives, more to come from Amazon Prime
Television

As Making Their Mark arrives, more to come from Amazon Prime

New execs being recruited for TV, doco and feature commissions

by James ManningMar 9, 2021

TV Ratings March 7: First MAFS commitment ceremony of 2021 delivers explosive television
Television

TV Ratings March 7: First MAFS commitment ceremony of 2021 delivers explosive television

• Seven’s new Ultimate Tag narrowly trails 10’s Amazing Race on debut

by James ManningMar 8, 2021

Week 10 TV ratings: The week belonged to Nine and Married at First Sight
Television

Week 10 TV ratings: The week belonged to Nine and Married at First Sight

Nine blitzed the TV ratings this week with Married at First Sight’s four episodes the most-watched shows of the week.

by James ManningMar 8, 2021

Meet the press: Nine chair introduces new CEO, confirms revenue strategy
Television

Meet the press: Nine chair introduces new CEO, confirms revenue strategy

Peter Costello on choosing Mike Sneesby over internal options and board unity

by James ManningMar 4, 2021

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