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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 July 30: Viewers Flock to New Monty and Global Ninja Warrior
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings July 30: Viewers Flock to New Monty and Global Ninja Warrior

Tuesday Week 31 2019 • Viewers flock to entertainment: Strippers global Ninja battle • Another champion exit on Survivor ranks #1 in all key demos • Peter Helliar remembers friend colleague Richard…

by James ManningJul 31, 2019

Network 10 to embark on new romance ride: The Bachelor 2019
Television

Network 10 to embark on new romance ride: The Bachelor 2019

• After The Honey Badger, it’s back to basics with Matt Agnew

by James ManningJul 30, 2019

TV Ratings July 29: Floating doors stop Ninja Warriors in high-rating final
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings July 29: Floating doors stop Ninja Warriors in high-rating final

• Ninja impact: AGT audience drops, Survivor lifts

by James ManningJul 30, 2019

Australian Survivor’s secret: “Trust the format, let the game play out”
Television

Australian Survivor’s secret: “Trust the format, let the game play out”

• 10’s Stephen Tate on casting, competition and what it takes to win

by James ManningJul 29, 2019

Week 30 TV ratings: Seven surges from behind again to win
Television

Week 30 TV ratings: Seven surges from behind again to win

• AFL was key to Seven’s wins on Friday and Saturday

by James ManningJul 29, 2019

ARIA Chart: Mendes & Cabello at #1, Sam Smith back in action
Entertainment

ARIA Chart: Mendes & Cabello at #1, Sam Smith back in action

• Ed Sheeran could be getting ready for another extended run at the top of the album chart

by James ManningJul 28, 2019

TV Ratings July 25: Survivor Australia #1 non-news as Contender goes home
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings July 25: Survivor Australia #1 non-news as Contender goes home

• Seven’s The Front Bar helps conquer Thursday ratings

by James ManningJul 26, 2019

Chris Smith on what’s next: 2GB host and his “hair-raising month”
Features

Chris Smith on what’s next: 2GB host and his “hair-raising month”

“I need to be careful about jumping into something too quickly”

by James ManningJul 26, 2019

Podcast Week: Pendulum swings for Seven + Pacific, Kidspot, Audible
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Pendulum swings for Seven + Pacific, Kidspot, Audible

• Seven News has released its second true crime investigation Pendulum.

by James ManningJul 25, 2019

TV Ratings July 24: Record breaking launch audience for Australian Survivor
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings July 24: Record breaking launch audience for Australian Survivor

• Seven wins with three-hour final night of Britain’s Got Talent

by James ManningJul 25, 2019

TV Ratings July 23: 10 drops MasterChef judges as season 11 wraps
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings July 23: 10 drops MasterChef judges as season 11 wraps

• Nine screens third Ninja Warrior semi…wins ratings

by James ManningJul 24, 2019

One Year Until Tokyo 2020, Seven launches Olympic TV channel
Sports

One Year Until Tokyo 2020, Seven launches Olympic TV channel

• Kurt Burnette on selling the largest audience for any TV event ever

by James ManningJul 24, 2019

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