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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.
TV ratings September 9 2020: The Block master of the timeslot
Television

TV ratings September 9 2020: The Block master of the timeslot

• Nine makes it four from four in primary and network share wins

by James ManningSep 10, 2020

Podcast Week: New Sarah Grynberg series and book, SpokenLayer arrives
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: New Sarah Grynberg series and book, SpokenLayer arrives

• Rachel Corbett’s insights, What’s next for Adam Lang and Russell Tate

by James ManningSep 9, 2020

After split with Acast, Nova Entertainment signs new podcast A team
Industry Podcasts

After split with Acast, Nova Entertainment signs new podcast A team

• Rachel Corbett and Tim Armstrong join to build audience and revenue

by James ManningSep 7, 2020

ARIA Chart Report: UMA the biggest force on the album chart for a second week
Entertainment

ARIA Chart Report: UMA the biggest force on the album chart for a second week

• Singles: Raunchy & provocative = three weeks at #1 for Cardi B’s WAP

by James ManningSep 7, 2020

Kate Ritchie and Tim Blackwell on the end of the Nova drive team
Radio

Kate Ritchie and Tim Blackwell on the end of the Nova drive team

• Could Marty compete against them? How Joel will change the show

by James ManningSep 7, 2020

Week 36 TV: Nine’s narrow primary win, Seven #1 network
Television

Week 36 TV: Nine’s narrow primary win, Seven #1 network

• The final episode of Veraon (ABC) had an audience of 713,000

by James ManningSep 7, 2020

TV Ratings September 3: Locky lockdown as The Bachelor goes virtual
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings September 3: Locky lockdown as The Bachelor goes virtual

• Trains and bikes help lift SBS to recent Thursday high

by James ManningSep 4, 2020

Podcast Week: Nova answers millennial WTF questions, Howie & Rusty
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Nova answers millennial WTF questions, Howie & Rusty

• iHeartPodcast’s Good Bits, Milestones for Emsolation & The Chaser Report

by James ManningSep 3, 2020

How Seven got its Voice: As the fog surrounding the future starts to lift
Television

How Seven got its Voice: As the fog surrounding the future starts to lift

• Seven’s director of network programming Angus Ross comments

by James ManningAug 31, 2020

ARIA Chart Report: BTS and Delta chart as Cardi B holds at #1 for second week
Entertainment

ARIA Chart Report: BTS and Delta chart as Cardi B holds at #1 for second week

• The Killers strike again, Taylor Swift hemmed in by debuts

by James ManningAug 31, 2020

Podcast Week: New Adam Shand, Bill Shorten on Bounce Back, The Clink
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: New Adam Shand, Bill Shorten on Bounce Back, The Clink

• Bounce Back podcast hosted by Dr Andrew Rochford making waves this past week

by James ManningAug 26, 2020

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