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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 June 30: Big Brother on 700k helps Seven to win first night of week
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings June 30: Big Brother on 700k helps Seven to win first night of week

• Close to 1m watch MasterChef’s Reynold secure top 5 spot

by James ManningJul 1, 2020

Fox Arena rebrand as home of Housewives adds WarnerMedia series
Television

Fox Arena rebrand as home of Housewives adds WarnerMedia series

• Housewives of Melbourne delayed until 2021, but 10 other versions live here

by James ManningJul 1, 2020

How one Sydney indie media agency is riding out Covid-19 impact
Business

How one Sydney indie media agency is riding out Covid-19 impact

• Angie Smith: “The year is not what we thought it was going to be”

by James ManningJun 30, 2020

TV Ratings June 28: MasterChef clear leader at 7.30pm as Tessa departs
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings June 28: MasterChef clear leader at 7.30pm as Tessa departs

• Big Brother trailed MasterChef 16-39, the combo of Seven’s line-up saw the network rank #1 in that age group.

by James ManningJun 29, 2020

Black Friday as printing presses stopped: News Corp closures
Features

Black Friday as printing presses stopped: News Corp closures

• Staff celebrate proud print histories, but some don’t hide anger

by James ManningJun 29, 2020

10’s Beverley McGarvey: Packed schedule to maintain ratings momentum
Features

10’s Beverley McGarvey: Packed schedule to maintain ratings momentum

“We have about 10 major local show launches to come, despite having to shuffle dates around for Covid."

by James ManningJun 29, 2020

ARIA Chart: Home Front collection keeps Dylan (aged 79) from #1
Entertainment

ARIA Chart: Home Front collection keeps Dylan (aged 79) from #1

• Singles: Two songs into the top 10, Hilltop Hoods enter top 50

by James ManningJun 28, 2020

Ovato chair Michael Hannan’s plea for manufacturing sector support
Business

Ovato chair Michael Hannan’s plea for manufacturing sector support

“I’m championing the printing industry, but is anyone listening?”

by James ManningJun 26, 2020

TV Ratings June 25: Escape from the City & Celeb Gogglebox in top 20
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings June 25: Escape from the City & Celeb Gogglebox in top 20

• AFL helps strengthen Seven’s most consistent week of 2020

by James ManningJun 26, 2020

The indie magazine publisher who hasn’t given up on Australia
Publishing

The indie magazine publisher who hasn’t given up on Australia

• How Australian Traveller will save the company after COVID struck

by James ManningJun 25, 2020

TV Ratings June 24:  Seven’s midweek winning combo of H&A and AGT
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings June 24: Seven’s midweek winning combo of H&A and AGT

• SBS’s best 2020 midweek share: Trains, chocs and Maccas

by James ManningJun 25, 2020

Media spending and COVID-19: Buying & selling in year of upheaval
Industry Podcasts

Media spending and COVID-19: Buying & selling in year of upheaval

• Podcast with IMAA’s Dominic Pearman and Nine’s Michael Stephenson

by James ManningJun 25, 2020

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