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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 Feb 25: MAFS delivers Nine's first win of survey year
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings Feb 25: MAFS delivers Nine's first win of survey year

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

by James Manning – Feb 26, 2018

Pacific Magazines delivers agencies Re-Tale insights, announces new division
Publishing

Pacific Magazines delivers agencies Re-Tale insights, announces new division

'We have been re-engineering our company, creating a business that is built on data and insights'

by James Manning – Feb 26, 2018

Seven’s Tim Worner on taking back #1, contract talks and AFLX future
Television

Seven’s Tim Worner on taking back #1, contract talks and AFLX future

• Seven ready to do battle – first half of TV year should be strong

by James Manning – Feb 23, 2018

TV Ratings Feb 22: MKR pushes back above 1m with no Married in sight
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings Feb 22: MKR pushes back above 1m with no Married in sight

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

by James Manning – Feb 23, 2018

News Corp’s We’re For You: Securing Lennon & McCartney’s “A Day In The Life”
Business

News Corp’s We’re For You: Securing Lennon & McCartney’s “A Day In The Life”

'We were very lucky to be able to get this Beatles song'

by James Manning – Feb 22, 2018

nextmedia celebrates 100 issues of Australian Muscle Car magazine
Publishing

nextmedia celebrates 100 issues of Australian Muscle Car magazine

'Nought to 100 in a whisker over 16 years'

by James Manning – Feb 22, 2018

Patrick Delany: New Foxtel CEO says new suite of products coming
Television

Patrick Delany: New Foxtel CEO says new suite of products coming

• TV boss tells Sky News Business and Mediaweek he is a change agent

by James Manning – Feb 22, 2018

TV Ratings Feb 20: Married At First Sight again the giant-killer – assumes top spot
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings Feb 20: Married At First Sight again the giant-killer – assumes top spot

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

by James Manning – Feb 21, 2018

Mediaweek meets The Programmers – Foxtel's Brian Walsh Part 2
Television

Mediaweek meets The Programmers – Foxtel's Brian Walsh Part 2

'We never look at overnight ratings figures'

by James Manning – Feb 21, 2018

News Corp’s We’re For You: Campaign plan + extract from Christopher Dore’s letter
Publishing

News Corp’s We’re For You: Campaign plan + extract from Christopher Dore’s letter

'We’re For You is a simple reinterpretation of the existing line we use'

by James Manning – Feb 20, 2018

Box Office: Black Panther roars into cinemas with $10m+ weekend
Entertainment

Box Office: Black Panther roars into cinemas with $10m+ weekend

Cinemas successfully catch a crowd for Black Panther debut.

by James Manning – Feb 20, 2018

TV Ratings Feb 19: Married At First Sight continues to lead at 7.30pm
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings Feb 19: Married At First Sight continues to lead at 7.30pm

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

by James Manning – Feb 20, 2018

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