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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: Long X Factor final helps Seven win day 2 of final survey week
Television

TV Ratings: Long X Factor final helps Seven win day 2 of final survey week

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

by James Manning – Nov 22, 2016

Seven's Craig McPherson: "We're winning, but not as much as we want to"
Features

Seven's Craig McPherson: "We're winning, but not as much as we want to"

Craig McPherson is the Network Director of News and Public Affairs, Seven Network

by James Manning – Nov 21, 2016

TV Ratings: Two all in week 47
Television

TV Ratings: Two all in week 47

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

by James Manning – Nov 17, 2016

Australia-China Media Forum #4: “Seeking common ground despite our differences”
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Australia-China Media Forum #4: “Seeking common ground despite our differences”

Mediaweek flew to Chengdu with the Australian delegates organised by Australia News Channel

by James Manning – Nov 16, 2016

Survey 7: FM networks look at penultimate 2016 survey
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Survey 7: FM networks look at penultimate 2016 survey

Mediaweek speaks with Nova's Paul Jackson and ARN's Duncan Campbell following the latest survey results

by James Manning – Nov 11, 2016

Mediaweek speaks to Kim Doherty – Women's Weekly's new editor-in-chief
Features

Mediaweek speaks to Kim Doherty – Women's Weekly's new editor-in-chief

Kim Doherty takes over at Australia's biggest monthly

by James Manning – Nov 10, 2016

Highlights from Nine's 2017 upfront
News

Highlights from Nine's 2017 upfront

Underbelly is back, Nine starts a food franchise, Hamish and Andy and Karl in primetime

by James Manning – Nov 9, 2016

ABC TV in 2017: Showcasing Aussie talent
Television

ABC TV in 2017: Showcasing Aussie talent

Richard Finlayson on changing tastes, consumption habits and that HD channel

by James Manning – Nov 8, 2016

Viacom's next big thing? Watching people dance while they watch MTV
Television

Viacom's next big thing? Watching people dance while they watch MTV

On Viacom's new innovation division Viacom Labs' partnership with MTV Australia

by James Manning – Nov 8, 2016

TV Ratings: Secret Daughter is Seven's (not so) secret to success
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TV Ratings: Secret Daughter is Seven's (not so) secret to success

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

by James Manning – Nov 8, 2016

TV Ratings: Nine ends primetime Sunday winning streak
Television

TV Ratings: Nine ends primetime Sunday winning streak

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

by James Manning – Nov 7, 2016

Ten in 2017: Returning to regular suppliers
Features

Ten in 2017: Returning to regular suppliers

Beverley McGarvey orders more from Endemol Shine and Working Dog

by James Manning – Nov 6, 2016

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