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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.
ACM stopping the presses on weekday editions of iconic NSW regional newspapers
Publishing

ACM stopping the presses on weekday editions of iconic NSW regional newspapers

Weekend print editions survive for newspapers serving Dubbo, Bathurst and Orange.

by James ManningJul 19, 2024

Nine’s coverage of State of Origin Game 3 2024 sets new Origin ratings record
Television

Nine’s coverage of State of Origin Game 3 2024 sets new Origin ratings record

Nine scores: 3.65m national average audience, BVOD audience pushes close to 900,000.

by James ManningJul 18, 2024

Netflix reveals Territory is now the name of its next big Australian original plus cast reveal
Television

Netflix reveals Territory is now the name of its next big Australian original plus cast reveal

Anna Torv starring in series from Easy Tiger and Ronde releasing globally in October.

by James ManningJul 17, 2024

Seven continues to make news: This week revelation Hugh Whitfeld heading home
Television

Seven continues to make news: This week revelation Hugh Whitfeld heading home

Changes come as 9News audience continues to climb with best 2024 result Monday night.

by James ManningJul 17, 2024

Bruce McAvaney back for Paris 2024 with new home after four decades of Olympics
Radio

Bruce McAvaney back for Paris 2024 with new home after four decades of Olympics

National treasure McAvaney said: ‘To be given this opportunity means a great deal to me’

by James ManningJul 15, 2024

Editor-in-chief Michelle Gunn on The Australian at 60 – Past, present and the future
Publishing

Editor-in-chief Michelle Gunn on The Australian at 60 – Past, present and the future

Values that drove the newspaper at launch endure, but will it survive in print?

by James ManningJul 14, 2024

Lachlan Murdoch in his own words: Speaking to The Australian’s Paul Kelly
Publishing

Lachlan Murdoch in his own words: Speaking to The Australian’s Paul Kelly

Journalism, big tech, News Corp, politics, and working at the Sydney newspapers as a teenager.

by James ManningJul 13, 2024

Hutchy’s sale of Perth Wildcats secures future of SEG including SEN radio network
Sports

Hutchy’s sale of Perth Wildcats secures future of SEG including SEN radio network

Initial investment of $8.5m turned into $40m in three years, SEN ratings climb

by James ManningJul 11, 2024

The lost tape: Dr Michael Mosley on Mediaweek TV discussing his global success
Television

The lost tape: Dr Michael Mosley on Mediaweek TV discussing his global success

Taking time to get it right, meeting broadcast partners, bestselling books too.

by James ManningJun 30, 2024

Tour de France 2024 TV Guide: Where and when every stage, plus commentator guide
Television

Tour de France 2024 TV Guide: Where and when every stage, plus commentator guide

Mediaweek visits Italian cities in opening Stages before Tour moves into France

by James ManningJun 29, 2024

The Australian at 60: Sky News Aust boss Paul Whittaker interviews Rupert Murdoch
Publishing

The Australian at 60: Sky News Aust boss Paul Whittaker interviews Rupert Murdoch

Sky News documentary on the national daily will be hosted by Chris Kenny and feature former editors

by James ManningJun 27, 2024

News Corp farewells Vic/Tas MD Publishing Peter Zavecz...for good this time!
Publishing

News Corp farewells Vic/Tas MD Publishing Peter Zavecz...for good this time!

After four tours of duty with News Corp, Penny Fowler says he deserves to enjoy retirement.

by James ManningJun 27, 2024

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