James Manning
Adam Hills and the rowdy return of ABC's Spicks and Specks for Season 11
Two decades after it launched, Hills remembers the highs and speaks about his UK career.
by James Manning – Jun 6, 2024
The business of being Tom Gleeson: Gold Logie winner’s Hard Quiz Kids
"I got asked to do I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! years ago, and they threw the bank at me."
by James Manning – Jun 4, 2024
Inside the Michael Hill rebrand: Outdoor, cinema, and Vogue get media dollars
“I haven’t had an increased budget since the day I started at Michael Hill. I had exactly the same marketing spend when I began."
by James Manning – Jun 3, 2024
Anthony Burke’s Restoration Australia: Brisbane power couple launch new season
ABC’s ambitious year of home shows kicks a second goal, starting with a $20m spend.
by James Manning – May 30, 2024
Binge launches Colin From Accounts second season as new episodes of hit comedy drop
Star-studded cast and media chiefs hit the red carpet, but it’s the pooch that everyone wanted to see.
by James Manning – May 29, 2024
ABC strategy behind this week’s launch of ABC Family & ABC Entertains
ABC iview is now the key to how rebranded channels and all programs are launched.
by James Manning – May 27, 2024
Paul Murray’s media menu: Conservative firebrand also listens to the left
You might expect Steve Bannon, but he also reads The Guardian and watches MSNBC.
by James Manning – May 26, 2024
Why is Paul Murray so pissed off? Sky News Australia host on ‘Airbus Albo’
Paul Murray Live Our Town returning with first episode in Parkes, regional NSW.
by James Manning – May 24, 2024
Jennifer Collins harnesses ABC TV star power to maintain 2024 momentum
Local dramas from Bunya Entertainment and Roadshow Rough Diamond lead the way.
by James Manning – May 21, 2024
Running Melbourne’s #1 radio station: Stephen Beers on 3AW’s magic mix
Timeslots got a shakeup in 2024, but Jacqui Felgate was the only new arrival.
by James Manning – May 21, 2024
NRL Magic Round pulls off TV ratings trick: Foxtel Group audience at record levels
Nine posts Women’s State of Origin record growth with close to 1m watching Game 1.
by James Manning – May 21, 2024
Whatever happened to Josh Szeps? He’s doing very nicely, thank you
The Uncomfortable Conversationalist is thriving. Latest initiative, talkback TV shows.
by James Manning – May 20, 2024
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