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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.
Seven West Media results FY2024: Revenue slips, profit plunges, more cost cutting
Television

Seven West Media results FY2024: Revenue slips, profit plunges, more cost cutting

New CEO Jeff Howard: "FY24 is a tough result for SWM in a challenging market."

by James ManningAug 14, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics TV ratings Sunday 11 August: Medals for Opals and cyclists on final day of Games
TV Ratings

Paris 2024 Olympics TV ratings Sunday 11 August: Medals for Opals and cyclists on final day of Games

Total TV National Audience of 1.414m and a BVOD audience watched the Women’s Opals Basketball team.

by James ManningAug 12, 2024

Patrick Delany updates Foxtel performance and strategy, a roadmap that has attracted an investor
Television

Patrick Delany updates Foxtel performance and strategy, a roadmap that has attracted an investor

How Hubbl is working, all-time high streaming subs, and why Foxtel let go of BBC.

by James ManningAug 11, 2024

Nova’s Red Room #302: Angus & Julia Stone play exclusive gig for Nova 96.9 listeners
Radio

Nova’s Red Room #302: Angus & Julia Stone play exclusive gig for Nova 96.9 listeners

Fitzy and Wippa hosted the special Nova's Red Room set as part of the band's Cape Forestier tour.

by James ManningAug 11, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics TV ratings Saturday 10 August: Stingers medal on penultimate day of competition
TV Ratings

Paris 2024 Olympics TV ratings Saturday 10 August: Stingers medal on penultimate day of competition

9News was #1 program of the night with People 16 to 39, GS 18+ and Total People.

by James ManningAug 11, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics TV ratings Friday 9 August: Medal for viewers watching late night diving
TV Ratings

Paris 2024 Olympics TV ratings Friday 9 August: Medal for viewers watching late night diving

Last chances for Nine Olympic TV ratings bump and for viewers to see Aussie medals

by James ManningAug 10, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics TV ratings Thursday 8 August: Kayak sprint secures Silver Medal
TV Ratings

Paris 2024 Olympics TV ratings Thursday 8 August: Kayak sprint secures Silver Medal

On penultimate weekday coverage from Paris, 1.564m watching Nine in primetime.

by James ManningAug 9, 2024

Is Foxtel really for sale? What News Corp's Robert Thomson and Foxtel's Patrick Delany said today
Television

Is Foxtel really for sale? What News Corp's Robert Thomson and Foxtel's Patrick Delany said today

If there is a buyer circling, who might it be and why reveal the approach now?

by James ManningAug 9, 2024

News Corp profits: FY 2024 second best year on record, reviewing potential Foxtel transaction
News

News Corp profits: FY 2024 second best year on record, reviewing potential Foxtel transaction

News Corp Australia revenue takes a hit, Foxtel Group spent over $50m launching Hubbl.

by James ManningAug 9, 2024

Toni and Ryan move from Spotify to Acast: Hit podcast duo change channels
Industry Podcasts

Toni and Ryan move from Spotify to Acast: Hit podcast duo change channels

Toni and Ryan have knocked back radio offers over the years.

by James ManningAug 8, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics TV ratings Tuesday 6 August: 1.8m tune in as Jessica Hull makes 1500m semis
TV Ratings

Paris 2024 Olympics TV ratings Tuesday 6 August: 1.8m tune in as Jessica Hull makes 1500m semis

Audience over 800,000 up late watching Boomers v Serbia basketball clash

by James ManningAug 8, 2024

Matildas still worth $200m? Just one of many eye-popping global TV sports rights deals
Television

Matildas still worth $200m? Just one of many eye-popping global TV sports rights deals

Other new TV deals: More British football on Sky, NBC’s NBA dunk + NRL and AFL rights opportunities.

by James ManningAug 7, 2024

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