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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 September 25: The Block boil over + Gruen returns
Television

TV Ratings September 25: The Block boil over + Gruen returns

• Retro Wednesday: Nine wins the night with AFL Footy Show!

by James ManningSep 26, 2019

TV Ratings September 24: The Masked Singer stays on a roll with 1m+
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings September 24: The Masked Singer stays on a roll with 1m+

• The Block again sitting in second place, but Nine #1

by James ManningSep 25, 2019

TV Ratings September 23: The Masked Singer is TV’s latest family friendly hit
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings September 23: The Masked Singer is TV’s latest family friendly hit

• 10’s new format beat both The Brownlow and The Block

by James ManningSep 24, 2019

3AW axes Nightline after 50 years, but Simon & Phil keep Sundays
Radio

3AW axes Nightline after 50 years, but Simon & Phil keep Sundays

• 2GB’s John Stanley gets expanded show, welcomed by 3AW hosts

by James ManningSep 24, 2019

TV Ratings September 22: The Block avoids a walkout + AGT names a winner
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings September 22: The Block avoids a walkout + AGT names a winner

• Australia’s Got Talent ends with a pole dancer collecting $100k

by James ManningSep 23, 2019

ARIA Chart: Post Malone #1 + Ruel, Taylor Swift, Korn & Charlie XCX top 10
Entertainment

ARIA Chart: Post Malone #1 + Ruel, Taylor Swift, Korn & Charlie XCX top 10

• Singles: Kylie chart record gone + Ariana, Miley and Lana top 10

by James ManningSep 23, 2019

Australian commissions key to Foxtel’s LifeStyle brand refresh
Television

Australian commissions key to Foxtel’s LifeStyle brand refresh

• GM Wendy Moore on streaming, broadcast and digital plans

by James ManningSep 20, 2019

Podcast Week: Osher’s #300, First Time live, EY, Frozen Lies
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Osher’s #300, First Time live, EY, Frozen Lies

“The audience had done the maths and knew the baby would be here by then.”

by James ManningSep 19, 2019

Radio’s quiet achiever: From Austereo MD to talent manager
Radio

Radio’s quiet achiever: From Austereo MD to talent manager

• The Brad March effect and how it impacted Australian radio

by James ManningSep 19, 2019

TV Ratings September 18: Cash crisis on The Block viewed by 834k
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings September 18: Cash crisis on The Block viewed by 834k

• Matt decides between Abbie, Chelsie and Helena on The Bachelor

by James ManningSep 19, 2019

TV ratings guide: Australian Survivor 2019
News

TV ratings guide: Australian Survivor 2019

• The season that outwitted, outplayed and outlasted them all

by James ManningSep 18, 2019

TV Ratings September 17: Survivor finale edges over 1m as Pia wins hearts & dollars
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings September 17: Survivor finale edges over 1m as Pia wins hearts & dollars

• Despite competition, Nine’s Tuesday combo wins the night

by James ManningSep 18, 2019

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