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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.
Mediaweek with Matty Johns on location at Fox Sports
Sports

Mediaweek with Matty Johns on location at Fox Sports

By the time Mediaweek got to speak with Matty Johns, he’d already been on the go for 12 hours

by James ManningMay 13, 2016

Charlie Fox: WSFM "a raft in the middle of the demographic river"
Radio

Charlie Fox: WSFM "a raft in the middle of the demographic river"

“A raft in the middle of the demographic river”. Not sure what it means? WSFM content director Charlie Fox explains

by James ManningMay 12, 2016

Will viewers say Bravo to NBCU/MediaWorks JV?
Television

Will viewers say Bravo to NBCU/MediaWorks JV?

On Tuesday night in Auckland the official Bravo announcement was made in front of MediaWorks customers and local media. Moments later the TV boss quit!

by James ManningMay 6, 2016

Blink TV director Paul Clarke on Dami Im's Eurovision debut
Features

Blink TV director Paul Clarke on Dami Im's Eurovision debut

Blink TV looks after the coverage of the European song contest for the Australian rights holder SBS

by James ManningMay 3, 2016

Seven programmer Angus Ross talks Q1 and 2016 plans
Television

Seven programmer Angus Ross talks Q1 and 2016 plans

Angus Ross: “We just try to program hit shows”

by James ManningMay 1, 2016

Optus ambition: How EPL is just part of the telco's plans
Sports

Optus ambition: How EPL is just part of the telco's plans

Optus Head of TV, Mobile Video and Content Paul Rybicki on the telco's bold plans

by James ManningApr 27, 2016

Radio ratings: SCA, Macquarie, Nova and ARN comment
Radio

Radio ratings: SCA, Macquarie, Nova and ARN comment

Networks trumpet their stars, acknowledge their challenges

by James ManningApr 22, 2016

Nova takes on market with "Made For Melbourne"
Radio

Nova takes on market with "Made For Melbourne"

PD Rohan Brown and EP Tim Verrall on Chrissie, Sam & Browny’s breakfast show

by James ManningApr 21, 2016

ZooMoo Asia Pacific GM Catherine Nebauer talks running the global channel
Television

ZooMoo Asia Pacific GM Catherine Nebauer talks running the global channel

Kids’ interactive animal channel ZooMoo Networks was developed by David Haslingden in 2012

by James ManningApr 18, 2016

Inside Australian TV ratings data collection with OzTAM CEO Doug Peiffer
Television

Inside Australian TV ratings data collection with OzTAM CEO Doug Peiffer

OzTAM chief Doug Peiffer answers burning questions about ratings measurement

by James ManningApr 12, 2016

Vijay Solanki departs Southern Cross Austereo
Radio

Vijay Solanki departs Southern Cross Austereo

Head of digital leaves the company with double the audience of nearest competitor

by James ManningApr 8, 2016

Nine Sydney newsreader Peter Overton celebrates two milestones
Television

Nine Sydney newsreader Peter Overton celebrates two milestones

Peter Overton has celebrated two major milestones: his 50th birthday and 25 years with the Nine Network

by James ManningApr 6, 2016

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