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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  March 28: AFL tops NRL + Gogglebox is the key for 10
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings March 28: AFL tops NRL + Gogglebox is the key for 10

• NRL and Nine the winners though in Sydney & Brisbane

by James ManningMar 29, 2019

This is no illusion: Cosentino is in Mediaweek ahead of new tour
Features

This is no illusion: Cosentino is in Mediaweek ahead of new tour

• Each piece in our show takes a minimum of three months to put together.

by James ManningMar 29, 2019

Janine Allis: No superwoman, but she’s done pretty well!
Industry Podcasts

Janine Allis: No superwoman, but she’s done pretty well!

"We wanted the podcast to be really honest."

by James ManningMar 29, 2019

Hanging out with rich folk: John Stensholt on The List
News Brands

Hanging out with rich folk: John Stensholt on The List

“We wanted to create something new, not just follow what has been done previously”

by James ManningMar 29, 2019

TV Ratings March 27: 1.37 tune in for final MAFS Dinner Party
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings March 27: 1.37 tune in for final MAFS Dinner Party

• Jess let’s rip at final Married At First Sight dinner party

by James ManningMar 28, 2019

Podcast Week: Janine Allis, Spear Creek, Spotify, Merrick Watts, 2SER
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Janine Allis, Spear Creek, Spotify, Merrick Watts, 2SER

• My Top 5: Media agency executives reveal their podcast playlists

by James ManningMar 28, 2019

TV Ratings  March 26: Heidi and Mike Drama draws MAFS 1.22m
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings March 26: Heidi and Mike Drama draws MAFS 1.22m

• My Kitchen Rules back above 800,000: spag & meatballs at SCG

by James ManningMar 27, 2019

Whole Lotta Love: Audiences growing at Triple M Classic Rock
Radio

Whole Lotta Love: Audiences growing at Triple M Classic Rock

• Adam Williscroft on curating the best of the 60 & 70s for new audiences

by James ManningMar 27, 2019

Box Office: Captain Marvel cruises past $30m on third weekend, Lego 2 opens #2
Entertainment

Box Office: Captain Marvel cruises past $30m on third weekend, Lego 2 opens #2

• Two new releases opened wide and they both made the top five.

by James ManningMar 26, 2019

TV Ratings  March 25: Jess and Dan union viewed by 1.31m
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings March 25: Jess and Dan union viewed by 1.31m

• The Project lifts close to 600,000 as Waleed meets NZ PM

by James ManningMar 26, 2019

Sports Week: Fox Sports & Seven’s footy sponsors, Footy TV ratings
Sports

Sports Week: Fox Sports & Seven’s footy sponsors, Footy TV ratings

The brands backing the footy on STV are appearing in front of record audiences

by James ManningMar 25, 2019

ARIA Chart Report: Jonas Brothers join elite club
Entertainment

ARIA Chart Report: Jonas Brothers join elite club

• Ariana Grande isn’t giving up top spot without a fight

by James ManningMar 25, 2019

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