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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.
Wil Anderson week: Unemployed stand-up on return to TV and future plans
Radio

Wil Anderson week: Unemployed stand-up on return to TV and future plans

• Radio no longer on Anderson’s radar, comedy and podcasting the focus

by James ManningOct 6, 2020

TV ratings October 5: The Block pushes above 900k again
Television

TV ratings October 5: The Block pushes above 900k again

• Rory O’Donoghue tribute on Australian Story pulls a good crowd

by James ManningOct 6, 2020

ARIA Chart Report: 24kGoldn and Joji top the charts
Entertainment

ARIA Chart Report: 24kGoldn and Joji top the charts

New #1 ARIA single and album this week

by James ManningOct 5, 2020

How ARN maintained ‘always on’ content strategy during pandemic
Radio

How ARN maintained ‘always on’ content strategy during pandemic

• Duncan Campbell on ARN’s #1 FM shows and coming out of Covid-19

by James ManningOct 2, 2020

Nova Entertainment dominates Covid-free metro markets
Radio

Nova Entertainment dominates Covid-free metro markets

• Paul Jackson on hiring Joel Creasy and how he changed drive

by James ManningOct 2, 2020

Latest results confirm SCA plans to introduce new breakfast at 2Day
Radio

Latest results confirm SCA plans to introduce new breakfast at 2Day

• After success at rebranded B105 and SAFM, plans for a Perth revival?

by James ManningOct 1, 2020

TV ratings September 30: Nine cruising with The Block the only game in town
TV Ratings Analysis

TV ratings September 30: Nine cruising with The Block the only game in town

• Will AFL Finals push Seven back into first place?

by James ManningOct 1, 2020

Podcast Week: PodcastOne’s Hacker, Netflix audio, Spotify Originals
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: PodcastOne’s Hacker, Netflix audio, Spotify Originals

• Eardrum and Song Zu, Tory Archbold’s Stories, Zero Waste, Wondery

by James ManningSep 30, 2020

TV ratings September 29: Plagiarism scandal rocks The Block
TV Ratings Analysis

TV ratings September 29: Plagiarism scandal rocks The Block

• 10 turns to voodoo for ratings grab: Final Body Hack episode

by James ManningSep 30, 2020

Tom Malone on Nine Radio’s Ben, Ross, Russ, Neil, Steve, Baz & Gareth
Radio

Tom Malone on Nine Radio’s Ben, Ross, Russ, Neil, Steve, Baz & Gareth

• Strategy to better commercialise talk radio + plans for music network

by James ManningSep 30, 2020

Perth Radio Ratings 2020: Survey 6
Radio

Perth Radio Ratings 2020: Survey 6

GfK Survey 6: July 26 to September 19

by James ManningSep 29, 2020

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