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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 May 20: MasterChef Mystery Box goes vegan as ep gets 1m+
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 20: MasterChef Mystery Box goes vegan as ep gets 1m+

• Julia Zemiro delivers ABC second biggest 8pm audience

by James Manning – May 21, 2020

Andrew Cook leading 43 Bauer Media brands to market after merger
Publishing

Andrew Cook leading 43 Bauer Media brands to market after merger

• ‘Sector has suffered from negative media. Magazines are not dead!’

by James Manning – May 21, 2020

Podcast Week: Listening climbs, Rogan to Spotify, Em’s hit list
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Listening climbs, Rogan to Spotify, Em’s hit list

+ Jacqui Ooi, iHeartPodcasts, Luke Girgis, Podshape, Chasing Charlie

by James Manning – May 20, 2020

TV Ratings May 19: Black Box pressure test sends Sarah Clare home
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 19: Black Box pressure test sends Sarah Clare home

• ABBA still have the power: Tuesday double wins for Nine

by James Manning – May 20, 2020

Troy Kinne delivering new episodes despite COVID-19 restrictions
Television

Troy Kinne delivering new episodes despite COVID-19 restrictions

• Kinne Tonight new episodes: No live audience, but plenty of jokes!

by James Manning – May 20, 2020

Magazine rack: One of Bauer’s best acquisitions – marie claire magazine
Publishing

Magazine rack: One of Bauer’s best acquisitions – marie claire magazine

• The brand’s mix of topical news and fashion remains a hit with readers.

by James Manning – May 20, 2020

TV Ratings May 18: Series finale of Lego Masters climbs over 1.4m for reveal
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 18: Series finale of Lego Masters climbs over 1.4m for reveal

• Nine makes Perth hipsters $100k richer via Lego Masters

by James Manning – May 19, 2020

TV Ratings May 17: Nine’s best Sunday since MAFS final
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 17: Nine’s best Sunday since MAFS final

• Lego Masters’ Smash & Grab and Night & Day builds do 1.2m

by James Manning – May 18, 2020

Magazine week: How good is the brave Rolling Stone launch edition?
Publishing

Magazine week: How good is the brave Rolling Stone launch edition?

• Today we start with a brave indie and a new licence it is bringing back to market.

by James Manning – May 18, 2020

Week 20 TV: Photo finish as Disney Singalong keeps Nine competitive
TV Ratings Analysis

Week 20 TV: Photo finish as Disney Singalong keeps Nine competitive

• Nine also did well enough to be able to claim a network win with a lead of 0.5 over Seven.

by James Manning – May 17, 2020

ARIA Chart: Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber Stuck at #3
Entertainment

ARIA Chart: Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber Stuck at #3

• Albums: Drake manages what many can’t – second week at #1

by James Manning – May 17, 2020

TV Ratings May 14: MasterChef makes 10 #1
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 14: MasterChef makes 10 #1

• MasterChef makes 10 #1 but Seven, Nine also have piece of #1

by James Manning – May 15, 2020

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