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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.
Nine’s Hugh Marks on asset sales, Stan’s future growth & MAFS
Business

Nine’s Hugh Marks on asset sales, Stan’s future growth & MAFS

Plus the 20-year-old Aussie drama still making money for Nine

by James ManningFeb 22, 2019

TV Ratings February 20: MAFS sets new high with 1.329m
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings February 20: MAFS sets new high with 1.329m

• My Kitchen Rules again close to 700K

by James ManningFeb 21, 2019

News Corp campaign: Ben English writes to Daily Telegraph readers
News Brands

News Corp campaign: Ben English writes to Daily Telegraph readers

• “Paper’s used to be restricted by finite space, now we are restricted by finite resources”

by James ManningFeb 21, 2019

TV Ratings February 19: MAFS audience surge
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings February 19: MAFS audience surge

• Nine’s Tuesday schedule records biggest share since Aus Open

by James ManningFeb 20, 2019

TV crime wave sweeps the nation: Australian Crime Stories returns
Television

TV crime wave sweeps the nation: Australian Crime Stories returns

• New series from The Full Box starts with Lucille Butterworth & Kerry Packer episodes

by James ManningFeb 20, 2019

Seven West Media profits: Soft ad market hits television revenue
Business

Seven West Media profits: Soft ad market hits television revenue

• Tim Worner on ratings, BVOD, sport, cost cutting & Clive Palmer

by James ManningFeb 20, 2019

TV Ratings February 18: MAFS still Wins Despite Returns and Debuts
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings February 18: MAFS still Wins Despite Returns and Debuts

• On busy night of returns and debuts, MAFS remains clear favourite

by James ManningFeb 19, 2019

TV Demand: Netflix and Marvel split will alter streaming choices
Television

TV Demand: Netflix and Marvel split will alter streaming choices

• Topping the Digital Originals charts again is The Handmaid’s Tal

by James ManningFeb 19, 2019

Box Office Report: Alita Fights Her Way to the Top
Entertainment

Box Office Report: Alita Fights Her Way to the Top

• Cyberpunk action movie based on manga series lifts box office 30%

by James ManningFeb 19, 2019

TV Ratings February 17: MAFS delivers for nine over BBL, I'm a Celeb finale
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings February 17: MAFS delivers for nine over BBL, I'm a Celeb finale

• I’m A Celebrity final: Richard Reid a winner, 10 ratings steady

by James ManningFeb 18, 2019

TV Week 7: Nine takes first week of survey 2019
Television

TV Week 7: Nine takes first week of survey 2019

Nine won the first four nights of the week and then Saturday in both primary and combined channel share.

by James ManningFeb 18, 2019

Sports Week: NBL’s Larry Kestelman, TV ratings BBL, SuperRugby & more
Sports

Sports Week: NBL’s Larry Kestelman, TV ratings BBL, SuperRugby & more

• The special guest on Mediaweek TV on the Your Money channel last week was NBL owner Larry Kestelman.

by James ManningFeb 18, 2019

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