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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.
Hutchy’s Crocmedia update: How COVID-19 impacted broadcaster
Radio

Hutchy’s Crocmedia update: How COVID-19 impacted broadcaster

• Plus SEN Track launch, live sport revenue, Footy Record, podcast strategy

by James ManningMay 11, 2020

ARIA Chart : Drake lands his third #1 with Dark Lane Demo mixtape
News

ARIA Chart : Drake lands his third #1 with Dark Lane Demo mixtape

• Singles: Megan Thee Stallion gallops into top 10, Roses still #1

by James ManningMay 11, 2020

Week 19 TV: Seven achieves elusive 2020 first, without entertainment hits
TV Ratings Analysis

Week 19 TV: Seven achieves elusive 2020 first, without entertainment hits

• Seven has manoeuvred to win its first ratings week of the year.

by James ManningMay 10, 2020

TV Ratings May 7: MasterChef's suburban sushi train gets 957k
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 7: MasterChef's suburban sushi train gets 957k

• MasterChef ended its week again as #1 entertainment and #1 in key demos for Thursday.

by James ManningMay 8, 2020

TV Ratings May 6: MasterChef’s week in the burbs continues to deliver for 10
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 6: MasterChef’s week in the burbs continues to deliver for 10

• Doctor Doctor and Paramedics lift Nine to second spot

by James ManningMay 7, 2020

Podcast Week: Ash London, Matt & Alex return, 7am, Crimewave
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Ash London, Matt & Alex return, 7am, Crimewave

• London records five episodes of Sunny Side Up a week.

by James ManningMay 6, 2020

Game of Homes: How Foxtel defeated competing bid for HBO
Television

Game of Homes: How Foxtel defeated competing bid for HBO

• News Corp stand by TV platform that might Binge soon

by James ManningMay 6, 2020

TV Ratings May 5: Poh dodges MasterChef bullet in front of 1m+
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 5: Poh dodges MasterChef bullet in front of 1m+

• 10 ranks #1 channel & network in key demos and under 50

by James ManningMay 6, 2020

Helen Bowden on making 10’s drama hit The Secrets She Keeps
Television

Helen Bowden on making 10’s drama hit The Secrets She Keeps

• Lingo Pictures partner says local casts the key to industry restart

by James ManningMay 6, 2020

How Discovery sends Aussie content worldwide including United States
Television

How Discovery sends Aussie content worldwide including United States

• Global audience demand is leading to more local commissions

by James ManningMay 6, 2020

Aussie Gold Hunters strikes it rich again as new season launches
Features

Aussie Gold Hunters strikes it rich again as new season launches

• Electric Pictures keeps filming as it meets COVID-19 regulations

by James ManningMay 5, 2020

TV Ratings May 4: Lego Masters twist + Best ever HYPBA? Launch
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 4: Lego Masters twist + Best ever HYPBA? Launch

• Best ever HYBPA? launch, stars in lockdown outrate MasterChef

by James ManningMay 5, 2020

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