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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.
Troy Kinne enjoying his second chance at primetime at Network 10
Television

Troy Kinne enjoying his second chance at primetime at Network 10

• Kinne is in the middle of production of six new episodes.

by James ManningJun 3, 2019

TV Ratings June 2: The Voice & House Rules have season highs on big night for reality TV
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings June 2: The Voice & House Rules have season highs on big night for reality TV

• It took a decade – MasterChef makes fiery Queensland debut

by James ManningJun 3, 2019

TV Week 22: Seven regains the lead as #1 network YTD
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Week 22: Seven regains the lead as #1 network YTD

• Seven also finished the network week ahead of Nine – 31.3% to 28.2%.

by James ManningJun 3, 2019

Podcast Week: Lawson Media, Australian Geographic – sharks & crocs
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Lawson Media, Australian Geographic – sharks & crocs

• Lawson Media revenue streams come from advertising and creating branded podcasts.

by James ManningMay 31, 2019

TV Ratings May 30: Seven wins night as Nine launches World Cup
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 30: Seven wins night as Nine launches World Cup

• MasterChef wins again under 50, but Kyle on his way home

by James ManningMay 31, 2019

Mid-year Upfronts: 10’s reel, Seven’s plan, Nine doing OK thanks
Television

Mid-year Upfronts: 10’s reel, Seven’s plan, Nine doing OK thanks

• The three major FTA broadcasters are all taking a different approach

by James ManningMay 31, 2019

Bauer Media Australia in transition: Part 2
Publishing

Bauer Media Australia in transition: Part 2

• Farewell to Paul Dykzeul: The new leader on the old leader • Plus Bauer global COO Veit Dengler on Australia’s importance

by James ManningMay 30, 2019

TV Ratings  May 29: Home and Away and Anh’s Brush With Fame best non-news
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 29: Home and Away and Anh’s Brush With Fame best non-news

• The Weekly over 600,000 as Hard Chat Tom explains Logie prank

by James ManningMay 30, 2019

New CEO of Australia’s biggest magazine publisher on priorities
Publishing

New CEO of Australia’s biggest magazine publisher on priorities

• Plus visiting Bauer COO on print and new revenue streams

by James ManningMay 30, 2019

TV Ratings May 28: The Voice has big lead with 915k
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 28: The Voice has big lead with 915k

• Immunity pin victory on MasterChef: Sandeep topples Andy

by James ManningMay 29, 2019

10 CloseUp: CBS chequebook and content pipeline fill 10’s backhalf
Television

10 CloseUp: CBS chequebook and content pipeline fill 10’s backhalf

Beverley McGarvey on two major franchises secured to end 2019

by James ManningMay 29, 2019

TV Ratings May 27: The Voice a winner again with 952k
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 27: The Voice a winner again with 952k

• MasterChef eliminates another cook on one of 10’s best Mondays

by James ManningMay 28, 2019

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