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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 Week 19: Sport helps Seven compete against Nine’s Lego Masters
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Week 19: Sport helps Seven compete against Nine’s Lego Masters

• Seven’s Saturday – 26.1% – was the best share anyone has had since the final two nights of Nine’s Married At First Sight.

by James ManningMay 13, 2019

Podcast Week: Vivid schedule, PodCon closes, SuperFooty, Clintons
News

Podcast Week: Vivid schedule, PodCon closes, SuperFooty, Clintons

• Audiocraft Podcast Festival has put the final touches on its 2019 program

by James ManningMay 9, 2019

TV Ratings May 8: MasterChef #1 under 50, Leaders Debate 600k
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 8: MasterChef #1 under 50, Leaders Debate 600k

• Seven & Nine jostle for #1: Seven ahead with News, Home And Away

by James ManningMay 9, 2019

Late night TV with The Moonman: Fox Footy his natural home
Television

Late night TV with The Moonman: Fox Footy his natural home

• Sacked by Seven many times, he’s loving life at the sports channel

by James ManningMay 8, 2019

TV Ratings April 6: Lego Masters wins for Nine, but Seven ranks #1 network
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings April 6: Lego Masters wins for Nine, but Seven ranks #1 network

• Would PM reconsider? Q&A numbers lift with Bill Shorten

by James ManningMay 7, 2019

ARIA Chart: Taylor Swift debuts at #2, but can’t topple Lil Nas X
Entertainment

ARIA Chart: Taylor Swift debuts at #2, but can’t topple Lil Nas X

• P!nk resumes her rightful place with sixth #1 album

by James ManningMay 6, 2019

TV Ratings April 5: Lego Master again 1m+, MasterChef & House Rules down
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings April 5: Lego Master again 1m+, MasterChef & House Rules down

• House Rules Sunday down week-on-week, but second best ep

by James ManningMay 6, 2019

Jamie Durie: Back at Seven on House Rules, another show soon
Television

Jamie Durie: Back at Seven on House Rules, another show soon

He’s back in Australia now, judging on House Rules, as the first part of his new long-term deal with Seven.

by James ManningMay 3, 2019

TV Ratings May 2: MasterChef helps 10 get best Thursday of 2019
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 2: MasterChef helps 10 get best Thursday of 2019

• The Footy Show sinks lower, but NRL wins in Sydney, Brisbane

by James ManningMay 3, 2019

TV Ratings  May 1: MasterChef a timeslot winner, House Rules below 600k
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings May 1: MasterChef a timeslot winner, House Rules below 600k

• Your Generation launch can’t maintain Nine’s winning streak

by James ManningMay 2, 2019

Podcast Week: Food Hacker, News Fighter, Alexa commands
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Food Hacker, News Fighter, Alexa commands

+ Five podcasts recommendations from OMD’s Gemma Lasenby

by James ManningMay 2, 2019

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