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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.
TV Ratings July 9: Cooks causing chaos – MasterChef closes in on Ninja Warrior
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings July 9: Cooks causing chaos – MasterChef closes in on Ninja Warrior

Mediaweek editor James Manning looks at last night’s TV ratings.

by James ManningJul 10, 2018

Eliza Scanlen on her Sharp Objects role as Amy Adams’s sister
Television

Eliza Scanlen on her Sharp Objects role as Amy Adams’s sister

• How a student completing year 12 in Sydney landed a major supporting role in HBO drama

by James ManningJul 10, 2018

GfK Radio Ratings, Survey 4 2018: Highlights + full results
Radio

GfK Radio Ratings, Survey 4 2018: Highlights + full results

Results from the fourth GfK radio ratings survey of 2018.

by James ManningJul 10, 2018

Nine's Hamish Turner says Love Island model works best under 40
Television

Nine's Hamish Turner says Love Island model works best under 40

• Second season of the 9Go!/9Now format expected to be commissioned

by James ManningJul 10, 2018

TV Ratings July 8: Ninja Warrior returns… but without all its 2017 audience
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings July 8: Ninja Warrior returns… but without all its 2017 audience

Mediaweek editor James Manning looks at last night’s TV ratings.

by James ManningJul 9, 2018

Terry Durack and Jill Dupleix: Behind The AFR’s Top 100 Restaurants list
Publishing

Terry Durack and Jill Dupleix: Behind The AFR’s Top 100 Restaurants list

'This is a very different list to what you would get from restaurant critics.'

by James ManningJul 9, 2018

TV Ratings July 5: Love Island finale a multichannel hit, SCG AFL upset a win for Seven
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings July 5: Love Island finale a multichannel hit, SCG AFL upset a win for Seven

Mediaweek editor James Manning looks at last night’s TV ratings.

by James ManningJul 6, 2018

TV Ratings July 4: Seven #1, Prince Charles on MasterChef pulls 920,000
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings July 4: Seven #1, Prince Charles on MasterChef pulls 920,000

Mediaweek editor James Manning looks at last night’s TV ratings.

by James ManningJul 5, 2018

Andrew Knight on new Jack Irish, TV drama & lobbying politicians
Television

Andrew Knight on new Jack Irish, TV drama & lobbying politicians

'It is a wonderful time for established writers, a difficult time for younger writers.'

by James ManningJul 5, 2018

TV Ratings July 3: MasterChef immunity challenge wins timeslot, Seven #1 with tennis combo
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings July 3: MasterChef immunity challenge wins timeslot, Seven #1 with tennis combo

Mediaweek editor James Manning looks at last night’s TV ratings.

by James ManningJul 4, 2018

Producer Ian Collie on why Guy Pearce keeps coming back to Jack Irish
Television

Producer Ian Collie on why Guy Pearce keeps coming back to Jack Irish

Spoiler: the money’s pretty good. 'But he’s worth every cent,' says Collie.

by James ManningJul 4, 2018

Australia's Top Restaurant Awards: Brae #1 again, Saint Peter, Africola top 10
Publishing

Australia's Top Restaurant Awards: Brae #1 again, Saint Peter, Africola top 10

The event showcases Australia's Top 100 Restaurants as chosen by Australia’s top chefs and restaurateurs.

by James ManningJul 3, 2018

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