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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.
Gemma Fordham on 2Day FM music: New breakfast format explained
Features

Gemma Fordham on 2Day FM music: New breakfast format explained

“The 2Day FM music will remain very much about variety – surprise and delight."

by James Manning – Aug 19, 2019

Gemma Fordham explains why 2Day didn’t poach another breakfast team
Radio

Gemma Fordham explains why 2Day didn’t poach another breakfast team

• Triple M supplies talent for first Sydney-based breakfast since 2016

by James Manning – Aug 19, 2019

ABC News Breakfast interchange bench – In: Millar, Out: Trioli
Television

ABC News Breakfast interchange bench – In: Millar, Out: Trioli

• New breakfast co-host Lisa Millar on her golden opportunity

by James Manning – Aug 16, 2019

TV Ratings August 15: Gogglebox and The Bachelor gives 10 big Thursday
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings August 15: Gogglebox and The Bachelor gives 10 big Thursday

• Cricket and NRL action push Nine well ahead of competition

by James Manning – Aug 16, 2019

Podcast Week: Aussies at Podcast Movement, Gilead live, Daddos return
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Aussies at Podcast Movement, Gilead live, Daddos return

• Whooshkaa founder Rob Lowenthal is one of a handful of Australians attending the Podcast Movement conference

by James Manning – Aug 15, 2019

TV Ratings August 14: The Bachelor beats The Block amidst walkout drama
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings August 14: The Bachelor beats The Block amidst walkout drama

TV Ratings • The Bachelor beats with The Block: Midweek ratings upset • 783k tune in for Matts walkout • Cricket gets a crowd on 9Gem despite no live action

by James Manning – Aug 15, 2019

Revlover’s first production Diary Of An Uber Driver launches
Entertainment

Revlover’s first production Diary Of An Uber Driver launches

• The next big indie: Bumper slate with 5 movies, 7 TV series

by James Manning – Aug 14, 2019

TV Ratings August 13: How did Denton and Dogs beat The Block & SeaChange?
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings August 13: How did Denton and Dogs beat The Block & SeaChange?

TV Ratings: • Andrew Denton Interview helps Seven to first place • Australian Survivor ranks #1 under 50, but David still there

by James Manning – Aug 14, 2019

What will new ownership mean for 2GB, 3AW and Macquarie Sport?
Radio

What will new ownership mean for 2GB, 3AW and Macquarie Sport?

• Nine’s other big challenge is what to do with Macquarie Sports Radio

by James Manning – Aug 13, 2019

ARIA Chart : The Teskey Brothers debut #2 + Northlane & Holy Holy
Entertainment

ARIA Chart : The Teskey Brothers debut #2 + Northlane & Holy Holy

• Singles: Ariana Grande unable to push Tones And I from top spot

by James Manning – Aug 12, 2019

Nova 100’s Deano adds TV and animation to his radio CV
Radio

Nova 100’s Deano adds TV and animation to his radio CV

• Chrissie, Sam & Browny anchor secures development funding

by James Manning – Aug 9, 2019

AAP Photos hires former Getty Images Asia VP, new photographers
News Brands

AAP Photos hires former Getty Images Asia VP, new photographers

• Bennett and Davis are planning sweeping changes to the national news agency’s growing image operation.

by James Manning – Aug 9, 2019

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