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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.
Paramount Australia Upfront 2025: Beverley McGarvey and Rod Prosser upbeat on outlook
Television

Paramount Australia Upfront 2025: Beverley McGarvey and Rod Prosser upbeat on outlook

McGarvey explains how ownership change presents opportunity, Prosser on sales initiatives

by James ManningSep 17, 2024

Executive shakeup at Prime Video ANZ with new head for the streaming platform
Television

Executive shakeup at Prime Video ANZ with new head for the streaming platform

Hwei Loke promoted to head of Australia & New Zealand as Hushidar Kharas takes on global role

by James ManningSep 17, 2024

Mat Baxter quits Mutinex, board persuades him to stay connected as an advisor
Agencies

Mat Baxter quits Mutinex, board persuades him to stay connected as an advisor

Baxter said after four months he realised not room for himself and co-founder Henry Innis in day-to-day running of Mutinex

by James ManningSep 16, 2024

Nine blows up 4BC Brisbane breakfast: Laurel, Gary and Mark out two years after 4KQ move
Radio

Nine blows up 4BC Brisbane breakfast: Laurel, Gary and Mark out two years after 4KQ move

Staff shortage at 4BC with vacant slots all over the AM talk radio station dial.

by James ManningSep 16, 2024

Why the NRL wants Paramount to enter bidding war for next round of NRL TV rights
Television

Why the NRL wants Paramount to enter bidding war for next round of NRL TV rights

Have Peter V’Landys and Andrew Abdo given up on Nine and Seven as they hope to increase TV fee?

by James ManningSep 15, 2024

Human Error TV Guide: Nine’s new crime thriller reunites Underbelly creatives
Television

Human Error TV Guide: Nine’s new crime thriller reunites Underbelly creatives

Detective Holly O’Rourke tracks execution of a suburban mum outside her home

by James ManningSep 13, 2024

Vogue Australia editors touch down in Perth for Vogue Festival in Karrinyup
News

Vogue Australia editors touch down in Perth for Vogue Festival in Karrinyup

Edwina McCann leads team from Vogue in ‘showcase of the season's defining trends and creative energies’

by James ManningSep 13, 2024

Endemol Shine Australia and Screen Australia announce Early Career Writers Program
Television

Endemol Shine Australia and Screen Australia announce Early Career Writers Program

Applications are now open and will close at 5pm AEST on Thursday October 3.

by James ManningSep 13, 2024

GQ Australia comes as bonus for print and digital readers Friday in The Australian
Publishing

GQ Australia comes as bonus for print and digital readers Friday in The Australian

Latest edition of the quarterly features Brad Pitt and George Clooney in exclusive GQ cover shoot.

by James ManningSep 12, 2024

Seven’s new sports boss: Chris Jones details AFL, cricket plans and a whole lot more
Television

Seven’s new sports boss: Chris Jones details AFL, cricket plans and a whole lot more

New talent hires, explosion of programming on 7plus…and sharing a house with Hutchy.

by James ManningSep 12, 2024

TV icon stepping down: Heather Ewart about to drive her final Back Roads on ABC
Television

TV icon stepping down: Heather Ewart about to drive her final Back Roads on ABC

Ewart is currently in production on a number of Back Roads episodes.

by James ManningSep 12, 2024

Podcast Ranker August 2024: Nine’s The Ultimate Sacrifice storms up the chart
Audio

Podcast Ranker August 2024: Nine’s The Ultimate Sacrifice storms up the chart

LiSTNR’s Hamish & Andy stick at #1, iHeart’s Life Uncut back into the top 10.

by James ManningSep 11, 2024

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