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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.
Seven’s 2020 back on track with SAS and Holey Moley restart
Television

Seven’s 2020 back on track with SAS and Holey Moley restart

• Backwell is part of a refresh at Seven and he thinks the current team can deliver for viewers and advertisers.

by James ManningJun 4, 2020

Podcast Week: Russel Howcroft on branding, Marc Fennell on nuts, Business Nerds
Features

Podcast Week: Russel Howcroft on branding, Marc Fennell on nuts, Business Nerds

• Plus The Life of Brian, Nine’s new daily, Acast revenue opportunity

by James ManningJun 3, 2020

TV Ratings June 2: Game on at 7.30pm between The Voice and MasterChef
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings June 2: Game on at 7.30pm between The Voice and MasterChef

• The Voice narrowly #1 all people & MasterChef wins key demos

by James ManningJun 3, 2020

Big Brother: How biggest reality format moved from Nine to Seven
Television

Big Brother: How biggest reality format moved from Nine to Seven

• New version is family safe TV with fierce competition for prizemoney

by James ManningJun 3, 2020

TV Ratings June 1: The Voice keeps a narrow lead over MasterChef
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings June 1: The Voice keeps a narrow lead over MasterChef

• House Rules: High Stakes eliminates two teams, reveals top four

by James ManningJun 2, 2020

Nicole Byers now helping run Australia’s two biggest magazines
Publishing

Nicole Byers now helping run Australia’s two biggest magazines

• What readers have wanted from The Weekly during a pandemic

by James ManningJun 1, 2020

Radio day one: Ben Fordham moves seamlessly into 2GB breakfast
Radio

Radio day one: Ben Fordham moves seamlessly into 2GB breakfast

• Fordham wasted no time making a mark on day one

by James ManningJun 1, 2020

TV Ratings May 31: Youngest ever contestant steers The Voice to victory
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 31: Youngest ever contestant steers The Voice to victory

• Sad social distancing farewell to Jess as MasterChef gets serious

by James ManningJun 1, 2020

ARIA Chart: Want a hit duet? Call Ariana, another top 5 debut
Entertainment

ARIA Chart: Want a hit duet? Call Ariana, another top 5 debut

• Albums: The 1975 debut #1, beats Agust D, KSI to the top

by James ManningMay 31, 2020

Week 22 TV: The Voice and The Footy secure victory for Nine
TV Ratings Analysis

Week 22 TV: The Voice and The Footy secure victory for Nine

• Seven News was again the top-ranking bulletin across seven nights.

by James ManningMay 31, 2020

TV Ratings May 28: Nine win Thursday as NRL returns
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 28: Nine win Thursday as NRL returns

• Reynold’s bombshell dessert: Wins immunity and the timeslot

by James ManningMay 29, 2020

The End: Alan Jones radio career wraps after 35 years, most as #1
Radio

The End: Alan Jones radio career wraps after 35 years, most as #1

• Broadcaster reveals his first job offer was to co-host with a woman

by James ManningMay 29, 2020

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