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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 October 9: The Bachelorette launches up 22% YOY
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 9: The Bachelorette launches up 22% YOY

Wednesday Week 41 2019 • Gruen debates celebrity endorsements: From George to Carrie • The Block gets wet as storm dumps on studio week, day three • The Bachelorette launches up 22% YOY, #1 in all…

by James ManningOct 10, 2019

Network 10 in 2020: Rod Prosser, Chief Sales Officer
Television

Network 10 in 2020: Rod Prosser, Chief Sales Officer

• Content comes first for sales boss + data, tech, 10Buy, 10Play

by James ManningOct 10, 2019

Network 10 in 2020: Beverley McGarvey, Chief Content Officer
Television

Network 10 in 2020: Beverley McGarvey, Chief Content Officer

• Part two of Mediaweek’s interviews at the Network 10 2020 Upfront

by James ManningOct 9, 2019

Network 10 in 2020: Paul Anderson, Chief Executive Officer
Television

Network 10 in 2020: Paul Anderson, Chief Executive Officer

• Sports rights, audience measurement, multichannels & more

by James ManningOct 9, 2019

TV Ratings October 8: Mitch and Mark fire up on The Block
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 8: Mitch and Mark fire up on The Block

• The Masked Singer: Adam Brand’s biggest TV audience since Dancing

by James ManningOct 9, 2019

TV Ratings October 7: Block Courtyard reveals audience close to 1m
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 7: Block Courtyard reveals audience close to 1m

• The Masked Singer: Down week-on-week in all people & demos

by James ManningOct 8, 2019

10 reality EP predicts Bachelorette Angie Kent could be the best
Features

10 reality EP predicts Bachelorette Angie Kent could be the best

“Very upfront – feisty and funny – tells it like it is to the guys”

by James ManningOct 8, 2019

ARIA Chart shake-up – Abbey Road #2, Rockhampton duo #5
Entertainment

ARIA Chart shake-up – Abbey Road #2, Rockhampton duo #5

• Singles: Take a bow Toni Watson, 20 weeks on chart, 10 at #1

by James ManningOct 7, 2019

Tones and I breaks more ARIA records: chart run not over yet
News

Tones and I breaks more ARIA records: chart run not over yet

• Sony Music’s Denis Handlin: “A very special artist who has captured world’s attention”

by James ManningOct 7, 2019

Total Control: Australia’s finest shine bright in new Blackfella Films drama
Features

Total Control: Australia’s finest shine bright in new Blackfella Films drama

• High stakes drama of ambition and betrayal might be year’s best TV

by James ManningOct 4, 2019

TV Ratings October 3: Home and Away, Gogglebox & RBT all over half a million
Television

TV Ratings October 3: Home and Away, Gogglebox & RBT all over half a million

• Best of rest: Chelsea on The Project, Farewell Gourmet Farmer

by James ManningOct 4, 2019

Podcast Week: Packer’s Gold, Rugby, Int Podcast Day, Big Day Out
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Packer’s Gold, Rugby, Int Podcast Day, Big Day Out

• Packer’s Gold is a two-part podcast on the gold bullion stolen from Kerry Packer’s Sydney office.

by James ManningOct 3, 2019

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