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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.
Hard Quiz: With comedy on hold, how are Token Artists fairing?
Features

Hard Quiz: With comedy on hold, how are Token Artists fairing?

Kevin Whyte on Guesswork TV hits to building audio projects

by James ManningAug 26, 2020

Frontier Australia: IMAA profile of the Sydney-based agency
Business

Frontier Australia: IMAA profile of the Sydney-based agency

• Steven King on data, staffing, Covid impact and media strategy

by James ManningAug 25, 2020

Week 34 TV: Farmer and footy powers Seven back into top spot
Television

Week 34 TV: Farmer and footy powers Seven back into top spot

Farmer Wants a Wife Sunday was the non-news hit with 853,000

by James ManningAug 24, 2020

The Block: The houses, the challenge, the sponsors, the potential profit
Television

The Block: The houses, the challenge, the sponsors, the potential profit

• Co-creator Julian Cress: ‘It feels to me like the right show at the right time’

by James ManningAug 24, 2020

ARIA Chart: Cardi B becomes member of #1 club, Drake new at #3
Entertainment

ARIA Chart: Cardi B becomes member of #1 club, Drake new at #3

Albums: Two Swifts top 10, Taylor at #1 as Emma arrives at #9

by James ManningAug 24, 2020

TV ratings August 20: No AFL but Seven and The Front Bar win Thursday
TV Ratings Analysis

TV ratings August 20: No AFL but Seven and The Front Bar win Thursday

• SBS’s latest hit, you guessed it, Scenic Railway Journeys

by James ManningAug 21, 2020

SCA’s Grant Blackley on revenue recovery, talent costs, Marty Sheargold,
Radio

SCA’s Grant Blackley on revenue recovery, talent costs, Marty Sheargold,

• 2Day breakfast in 2021, TV affiliation renewal, PodcastOne profits

by James ManningAug 21, 2020

Black Friday: 19 Hit Network breakfast shows say goodbye
Radio

Black Friday: 19 Hit Network breakfast shows say goodbye

• SCA gave notice to the hosts of 19 regional breakfast shows around Australia

by James ManningAug 21, 2020

Podcast Week: Angus & Dylan on ListenABLE, Steve Price On The Record
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Angus & Dylan on ListenABLE, Steve Price On The Record

• Tanya Hennessy signs with Spotify, All the 2020 Podcast of the Year categories

by James ManningAug 20, 2020

TV ratings August 19: The Bachelor continues to romance key demos
TV Ratings Analysis

TV ratings August 19: The Bachelor continues to romance key demos

• Seven and Nine share #1 primary, Seven #1 network

by James ManningAug 20, 2020

TV ratings August 18: The Masked Singer #1 timeslot and demos
TV Ratings Analysis

TV ratings August 18: The Masked Singer #1 timeslot and demos

• The Masked Singer revealed the Sloth to be Katie Noonan.

by James ManningAug 19, 2020

Crocmedia marches into Sydney: 3 stations on air before end of 2020
Features

Crocmedia marches into Sydney: 3 stations on air before end of 2020

• 1170 SEN launching with Andrew Voss breakfast, 2CH staying on DAB+

by James ManningAug 19, 2020

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