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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: Bevan Lee drama & Miss Fisher spin-off star
Television

Seven Allfronts: Bevan Lee drama & Miss Fisher spin-off star

Seven Network has unveiled its content plans at its 2019 Allfront event in Sydney.

by James Manning – Oct 26, 2018

Ewen Leslie on Foxtel Original Fighting Season from Goalpost Pictures
Television

Ewen Leslie on Foxtel Original Fighting Season from Goalpost Pictures

• The busy star of many recent landmark dramas now says he’s ‘totally available’

by James Manning – Oct 26, 2018

TV Ratings October 24: News and ob docs give Seven the edge
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 24: News and ob docs give Seven the edge

Mediaweek editor James Manning examines last night's TV ratings.

by James Manning – Oct 25, 2018

Podcast Week: Rosie Waterland’s ACRA win, Podcasting success secrets
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Rosie Waterland’s ACRA win, Podcasting success secrets

• ACRA Winners celebrate: Rosie Waterland on her ‘crazy little idea’ and more

by James Manning – Oct 25, 2018

TV Ratings October 23: Seven ends Nine’s 12-week winning streak
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 23: Seven ends Nine’s 12-week winning streak

Mediaweek editor James Manning examines last night's TV ratings.

by James Manning – Oct 24, 2018

Sports Week: Nine’s Tom Malone on AO move, NBL on FTA
Sports

Sports Week: Nine’s Tom Malone on AO move, NBL on FTA

• The Australian Open is the greatest aggregator of eyeballs on Australian television

by James Manning – Oct 24, 2018

TV Ratings October 22: Penultimate episode of The Block wins, HYBPA? audience lifts
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 22: Penultimate episode of The Block wins, HYBPA? audience lifts

Mediaweek editor James Manning examines last night's TV ratings.

by James Manning – Oct 23, 2018

Radio Awards: Network scores, K&J, Ray, Grant and Lee Simon talk
Radio

Radio Awards: Network scores, K&J, Ray, Grant and Lee Simon talk

Kyle and Jackie O connections win five of ARN’s 10 ACRAs

by James Manning – Oct 23, 2018

ARIA Charts: Paul Kelly’s Nature biggest hit of three Aussie albums
Entertainment

ARIA Charts: Paul Kelly’s Nature biggest hit of three Aussie albums

Mediaweek editor James Manning examines the latest ARIA Charts.

by James Manning – Oct 22, 2018

TV Ratings October 21: Nine starts the week off as #1 thanks to The Block
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 21: Nine starts the week off as #1 thanks to The Block

Mediaweek editor James Manning examines last night's TV ratings.

by James Manning – Oct 22, 2018

Nine Upfront 2019: Starcom and Amplifi give presentation a big tick
Business

Nine Upfront 2019: Starcom and Amplifi give presentation a big tick

Today we have feedback from the people that make Nine’s planned $1b 2019 content spend possible – the advertisers.

by James Manning – Oct 19, 2018

TV Ratings October 17: Nine wins by narrow margin primary and combined
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 17: Nine wins by narrow margin primary and combined

Mediaweek editor James Manning examines last night's TV ratings.

by James Manning – Oct 18, 2018

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