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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 Allfronts: Angus Ross on programming strategy, deals and drama
Television

Seven Allfronts: Angus Ross on programming strategy, deals and drama

• ‘Even with the odd stumble, we’ve still ended up in a very, very solid position’

by James ManningOct 31, 2018

Social Content Ratings: The Block and A-League Sydney Derby #1
Television

Social Content Ratings: The Block and A-League Sydney Derby #1

The Block finale was the clear winner of the latest Social Content Ratings.

by James ManningOct 30, 2018

TV Demand: Horror, Daredevil and Riverdale top the charts
Television

TV Demand: Horror, Daredevil and Riverdale top the charts

New to charts in both markets this week is the new Netflix series Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina.

by James ManningOct 30, 2018

TV Ratings October 29: Nine down, others up
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 29: Nine down, others up

• Nine’s lowest Monday share in 16 weeks, other channels climb

by James ManningOct 30, 2018

Seven Allfronts: Kurt Burnette on food, cricket & audience growth
Television

Seven Allfronts: Kurt Burnette on food, cricket & audience growth

"I’ve been in television for 28 years and I’ve never seen an uptake as fast as what we saw with the cricket. "

by James ManningOct 29, 2018

TV Ratings Week 43: Seven wins network week again
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings Week 43: Seven wins network week again

• Nine #1 primary channel by the smallest possible margin

by James ManningOct 29, 2018

Tim Worner on News Corp, new food channel, doubling digital audience
Business

Tim Worner on News Corp, new food channel, doubling digital audience

"We aim to be the best and we think we’ve got the content."

by James ManningOct 29, 2018

ARIA Charts: Unlikely pop duo top the single and album charts
Entertainment

ARIA Charts: Unlikely pop duo top the single and album charts

• Unlikely pop duo of Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper top chart

by James ManningOct 29, 2018

Seven Allfronts 2019: Minute-by-minute
Television

Seven Allfronts 2019: Minute-by-minute

“And in not so breaking news – Seven has the highest commercial share in broadcast history.”

by James ManningOct 26, 2018

Content war: Seven and News Corp to battle Nine and Fairfax
Business

Content war: Seven and News Corp to battle Nine and Fairfax

• Seven West Media and News Corp Australia to grow automotive advertising category

by James ManningOct 26, 2018

Seven launching Australia’s latest TV food channel: 7food
Television

Seven launching Australia’s latest TV food channel: 7food

• JV with Discovery means some of SBS Food content now reheated at 7Food

by James ManningOct 26, 2018

Seven announces 7News.com.au: Wants to be #1 in six months
News Brands

Seven announces 7News.com.au: Wants to be #1 in six months

7News.com.au will also feature premium content from Sunrise, The Morning Show and Sunday Night.

by James ManningOct 26, 2018

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