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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.
Grand Final week: Seven’s Lewis Martin on navigating 2020 with the AFL
Sports

Grand Final week: Seven’s Lewis Martin on navigating 2020 with the AFL

• Bruce McAvaney’s heir – BT, JB, Luke or Hamish? Seven’s cricket wish

by James ManningOct 21, 2020

Guardian Australia to invest for growth after 2020 audience surge
Features

Guardian Australia to invest for growth after 2020 audience surge

The Australian operation of the global news brand has enjoyed increased engagement from readers during 2020

by James ManningOct 20, 2020

TV ratings October 19: SAS Australia Monday’s new favourite
TV Ratings Analysis

TV ratings October 19: SAS Australia Monday’s new favourite

• Seven ranks #1 network, The Block helps keep Nine #1 primary

by James ManningOct 20, 2020

1170 frequency ready for SEN: Sports broadcaster to take over
Radio

1170 frequency ready for SEN: Sports broadcaster to take over

The first show on the new station will be Breakfast with Vossy which will go to air at 6am on Thursday.

by James ManningOct 19, 2020

TV shocker: Reality show with no winner, no prize and no BS
Television

TV shocker: Reality show with no winner, no prize and no BS

• The format arrives in Australia after seven seasons on Channel 4 in the UK.

by James ManningOct 19, 2020

TV ratings October 18: The Brownlow and The Block do battle on Sunday night
TV Ratings Analysis

TV ratings October 18: The Brownlow and The Block do battle on Sunday night

• The Block wins its slot and helps Nine hold as #1 network

by James ManningOct 19, 2020

Week 42 TV: Two nights of 40% shares see Seven overtake Nine
TV Ratings Analysis

Week 42 TV: Two nights of 40% shares see Seven overtake Nine

• Nine was a clear winner for the week in Sydney and Brisbane, while Seven took the other metro markets.

by James ManningOct 18, 2020

ARIA Chart: 24Goldn again has #1 single, Linkin Park re-issue tops albums
Entertainment

ARIA Chart: 24Goldn again has #1 single, Linkin Park re-issue tops albums

• Quiet week for new releases with one new single, three albums

by James ManningOct 18, 2020

TV ratings October 15: Gogglebox & The Bachelorette win key demos
TV Ratings Analysis

TV ratings October 15: Gogglebox & The Bachelorette win key demos

• The Front Bar helps Seven edge past Nine, Seven clear network #1

by James ManningOct 16, 2020

10 Upfronts 2021: Beverley McGarvey and Rod Prosser on content strategy
Television

10 Upfronts 2021: Beverley McGarvey and Rod Prosser on content strategy

Plans for major shows, 10 News and Sport, content spend, commercial opportunities.

by James ManningOct 15, 2020

TV ratings October 14: Gruen blitzes the ratings + The Block keeps Nine #1
TV Ratings Analysis

TV ratings October 14: Gruen blitzes the ratings + The Block keeps Nine #1

• The Block keeps Nine #1 as Shelley Craft breaks down the walls

by James ManningOct 15, 2020

Podcast Week: Sam Cavanagh, Jack Post, The Space from Nova, Idol
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Sam Cavanagh, Jack Post, The Space from Nova, Idol

• So What Now? Waleed, NEXT from AFTRS, Fremantle and Spotify

by James ManningOct 14, 2020

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