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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.
BBC First landing on Sky NZ in October 2024 for lovers of premium drama
Television

BBC First landing on Sky NZ in October 2024 for lovers of premium drama

New channel will launch with Jenna Coleman’s detective thriller The Jetty.

by James ManningApr 24, 2024

Kurt Burnette and Seven sales team challenge TV narrative, comment on recent headlines
Television

Kurt Burnette and Seven sales team challenge TV narrative, comment on recent headlines

The revolution in selling TV, sales convergence, Phoenix, SVOD growth ends, and Seven as a fundraising machine.

by James ManningApr 24, 2024

Key streaming exec Amanda Laing announces resignation from Foxtel Group
Television

Key streaming exec Amanda Laing announces resignation from Foxtel Group

Foxtel Group loses a potential future leader, with Binge searching for its next MD.

by James ManningApr 23, 2024

Radio ratings: Insights into all ARN’s KIIS & Gold stations after Survey 2, 2024
Radio

Radio ratings: Insights into all ARN’s KIIS & Gold stations after Survey 2, 2024

Duncan Campbell on Kyle, Jackie, Christian, Jonesy, Amanda, Kip, Robin, Ali, Max, Lisa, Clairsy… plus Jase and Lauren.

by James ManningApr 22, 2024

Kyle and Jackie O’s secret weapon for Melbourne: Reality TV star Lachy Mansell
Radio

Kyle and Jackie O’s secret weapon for Melbourne: Reality TV star Lachy Mansell

Sydney’s #1 breakfast radio show appoints Beauty and the Geek winner to key role.

by James ManningApr 21, 2024

ABC Radio Ratings Survey 2, 2024: The quiet achiever who is ABC’s #1 in Sydney
Radio

ABC Radio Ratings Survey 2, 2024: The quiet achiever who is ABC’s #1 in Sydney

No big ratings yet for some of the big names on the new look ABC metro stations.

by James ManningApr 19, 2024

Farewell, James Warburton: Seven West Media CEO’s last day in the office
Television

Farewell, James Warburton: Seven West Media CEO’s last day in the office

There is slightly less controversy around this departure for Warburton… a move he announced last year.

by James ManningApr 17, 2024

Podcast Ranker March 2024: Hamish and Andy back on top, The Imperfects top 10
News

Podcast Ranker March 2024: Hamish and Andy back on top, The Imperfects top 10

Highest new entry is Dan Does Footy from DM Podcasts

by James ManningApr 17, 2024

Hubbl in market: Is the ‘quantum leap in entertainment tech’ living up to the hype?
Television

Hubbl in market: Is the ‘quantum leap in entertainment tech’ living up to the hype?

Hamish and Andy started as product testers before they signed on as ambassadors.

by James ManningApr 17, 2024

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) searching for new CEO after Ford Enalls quits
Audio

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) searching for new CEO after Ford Enalls quits

CRA chief commercial officer Jo Dick will be caretaker CEO during the search for new leader.

by James ManningApr 15, 2024

Westfield Bondi knife attack sees news figures spike as TV networks broadcast rolling coverage
Radio

Westfield Bondi knife attack sees news figures spike as TV networks broadcast rolling coverage

Newspaper front pages highlighted the Bondi tragedy across Australia and the United Kingdom.

by James ManningApr 14, 2024

Print revival in magazine sector gathers pace with B.H. launch from Boss Hunting team
Publishing

Print revival in magazine sector gathers pace with B.H. launch from Boss Hunting team

Publisher and Bleue agency principal Richard Clune joined Boss Hunting co-founders James Want and Jack Slade.

by James ManningApr 12, 2024

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