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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.
Commentator Rita Panahi’s busy year with new TV & radio gigs
Television

Commentator Rita Panahi’s busy year with new TV & radio gigs

'Regular outrage orgies seem to happen daily on social media'

by James ManningMar 22, 2018

Radio preview: Counting down to arrival of Gold's Christian O'Connell
Radio

Radio preview: Counting down to arrival of Gold's Christian O'Connell

• Award-winning British broadcaster starting at Melbourne’s Gold 104.3 on June 4

by James ManningMar 21, 2018

TV Ratings March 20: Married climax triggers 1.6m+ crowd
News

TV Ratings March 20: Married climax triggers 1.6m+ crowd

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

by James ManningMar 21, 2018

Box Office: Tomb Raider outperforms Black Panther to open at #1
Entertainment

Box Office: Tomb Raider outperforms Black Panther to open at #1

• Tomb Raider pulls off what it couldn’t achieve in US – opening at #1

by James ManningMar 20, 2018

Magazine insider insights: Nicky Briger’s Ten Commandments of working with Jackie Frank
Publishing

Magazine insider insights: Nicky Briger’s Ten Commandments of working with Jackie Frank

Nicky Briger's memorable insights gleaned from years of working alongside Jackie Frank.

by James ManningMar 20, 2018

TV Ratings March 19: Nine records its best share of survey year 2018
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings March 19: Nine records its best share of survey year 2018

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

by James ManningMar 20, 2018

Mediaweek profile: Perth radio exec Gina Hogan's new year got off to the best possible start
Radio

Mediaweek profile: Perth radio exec Gina Hogan's new year got off to the best possible start

• Survey one ratings growth at both SCA’s Mix 94.5 and Hit 92.9

by James ManningMar 20, 2018

ARIA Charts: The Wiggles and Jessica Mauboy make a mark on the charts
Entertainment

ARIA Charts: The Wiggles and Jessica Mauboy make a mark on the charts

The Wiggles & Calum Scott join Ed and Great Showman top 5

by James ManningMar 19, 2018

The magazine queen has left the building: Jackie Frank’s Pacific farewell
Publishing

The magazine queen has left the building: Jackie Frank’s Pacific farewell

Frank was farewelled by friends and colleagues on Friday.

by James ManningMar 19, 2018

TV Ratings March 18: Nine wins fourth consecutive Sunday ahead of Easter break
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings March 18: Nine wins fourth consecutive Sunday ahead of Easter break

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

by James ManningMar 19, 2018

Outdoor revenue potential: 'Large format, digital out-of-home platform untapped'
Outdoor

Outdoor revenue potential: 'Large format, digital out-of-home platform untapped'

New QMS Australia CEO John O’Neill talks future of outdoor, industry cooperation and gardening leave!

by James ManningMar 19, 2018

TV Ratings March 15: Seven wins primary and combined share with MKR and Ramsay
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings March 15: Seven wins primary and combined share with MKR and Ramsay

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

by James ManningMar 16, 2018

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