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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.
SCA’s Grant Blackley: TV affiliation, radio and podcast revenue, new breakfast shows
Radio

SCA’s Grant Blackley: TV affiliation, radio and podcast revenue, new breakfast shows

The regional TV affiliation deal is one of many things Grant Blackley is juggling

by James ManningMar 2, 2021

BBC Showcase 2021: Virtual event launches with Australian co-productions on offer
Television

BBC Showcase 2021: Virtual event launches with Australian co-productions on offer

Content from See-Saw Films, Jungle Entertainment and Ludo Studio going global

by James ManningFeb 21, 2021

SCA’s Grant Blackley on ambition of LiSTNR app and PodcastOne rebrand
Radio

SCA’s Grant Blackley on ambition of LiSTNR app and PodcastOne rebrand

“Advertisers and agencies will give this serious attention and migrate to LiSTNR”

by James ManningFeb 19, 2021

KIIS FM’s Jackie O on FM radio’s most successful breakfast show
Radio

KIIS FM’s Jackie O on FM radio’s most successful breakfast show

Sharing her private life, Kyle’s sex obsession, will she stay in radio?

by James ManningFeb 18, 2021

Minister Fletcher at SPA Conference on legislating more Australian content for SVOD services
Television

Minister Fletcher at SPA Conference on legislating more Australian content for SVOD services

Government doesn't have any news for producers about progress on timing of content rules

by James ManningFeb 17, 2021

James Warburton digs deep into Seven West Media first half results
Business

James Warburton digs deep into Seven West Media first half results

Asset sales, Seven Studios future, ad revenue forecast, ratings revival

by James ManningFeb 16, 2021

TV ratings Week 7: Game, set & match to Nine at Australian Open
Television

TV ratings Week 7: Game, set & match to Nine at Australian Open

News keeps Seven competitive, Amazing Race is 10’s best

by James ManningFeb 14, 2021

OMD’s Katy Eng: Podcast investment, best ad formats and power of the host
Industry Podcasts

OMD’s Katy Eng: Podcast investment, best ad formats and power of the host

Katy Eng speaks to Mediaweek sharing insights into the state of on-demand audio as we fast forward into 2021

by James ManningFeb 11, 2021

Graeme Mason: Screen Australia CEO on how they fund TV and film dramas
Business

Graeme Mason: Screen Australia CEO on how they fund TV and film dramas

What some producers overlook in their applications for funding

by James ManningFeb 10, 2021

TV advertising outperforms ad market recording growth in first half of FY21
Television

TV advertising outperforms ad market recording growth in first half of FY21

Seven’s Kurt Burnette, 10’s Rod Prosser & Lisa Squillace on sector comeback

by James ManningFeb 8, 2021

Mike Sneesby tells how Stan Sport settled on $10, plans to expand Nine sharing
Sports

Mike Sneesby tells how Stan Sport settled on $10, plans to expand Nine sharing

Does Stan quickly need more sports? Not for its proposition to work, says CEO

by James ManningFeb 8, 2021

TV ratings Week 6: Seven ends the Summer Survey ranked #1
Television

TV ratings Week 6: Seven ends the Summer Survey ranked #1

The summer's hottest TV ratings included Fireworks, Test Cricket and I'm a Celebrity

by James ManningFeb 8, 2021

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