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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.
Phillip Adams announces RN show to end in June, won’t die at the microphone
Audio

Phillip Adams announces RN show to end in June, won’t die at the microphone

Regular guest Laura Tingle said: ‘How on earth will we get by without him’

by James ManningFeb 7, 2024

Hot Shot departs Fox Sports: Stefanie Rezzara launches her own PR agency
Sports

Hot Shot departs Fox Sports: Stefanie Rezzara launches her own PR agency

After over a decade in PR industry, Fox Footy channel’s PR chief goes it alone

by James ManningFeb 6, 2024

VA Media expanding its suite of YouTube channels as it commissions originals
News

VA Media expanding its suite of YouTube channels as it commissions originals

VA Media’s Hannah Barnes on making My First Time and launching Luxury Living channel

by James ManningFeb 5, 2024

Making TV: Charlie & Chris’ birthday party, Avrill Stark's The Deep dives deeper & Aussie premieres at SXSW
Television

Making TV: Charlie & Chris’ birthday party, Avrill Stark's The Deep dives deeper & Aussie premieres at SXSW

Avrill Stark partners with Toronto’s Dark Slope, Five Australian screen projects heading to Austin

by James ManningFeb 2, 2024

Two great radio legends together at last! Kyle and Byron Cooke share the airwaves
Radio

Two great radio legends together at last! Kyle and Byron Cooke share the airwaves

Kyle explains Melbourne delay and sledges Neil Mitchell, Byron to get a golden microphone

by James ManningJan 30, 2024

Day after Paramount CEO Bob Bakish confirmed staff cuts, Maria Kyriacou departs
Television

Day after Paramount CEO Bob Bakish confirmed staff cuts, Maria Kyriacou departs

Kyriacou was often in Australia and one of the key executives leading Paramount ANZ

by James ManningJan 28, 2024

Paramount CEO Bob Bakish addresses merger talk, updates Australian strategy
Television

Paramount CEO Bob Bakish addresses merger talk, updates Australian strategy

As company focusses more on Hollywood hits, Bakish said investment in local would continue in Australia

by James ManningJan 26, 2024

Prosper’s Rebecca Gibney reveals motivations behind her role as a pastor in U Star church
Television

Prosper’s Rebecca Gibney reveals motivations behind her role as a pastor in U Star church

Stan drama about ‘flawed family trying to keep the lid on secrets while managing mega church’

by James ManningJan 25, 2024

Ad industry welcomes home Mat Baxter as he departs IPG after 14 years
Agencies

Ad industry welcomes home Mat Baxter as he departs IPG after 14 years

Baxter returing home for family reasons, greeted by industry army of well-wishers

by James ManningJan 25, 2024

James Warburton leads Seven troops into OzTAM’s new Total TV ratings world
Data

James Warburton leads Seven troops into OzTAM’s new Total TV ratings world

‘An absolute game changer for Seven’ chief executive says week before survey battle starts

by James ManningJan 25, 2024

Netflix adds 13m subscribers, doubles revenue growth, has best Q4 ever
Television

Netflix adds 13m subscribers, doubles revenue growth, has best Q4 ever

Ad tier so successful that Netflix phasing out Basic tier, details massive 2024 program slate

by James ManningJan 24, 2024

Ratings champ: Is Triple M’s Roo, Ditts & Loz Australia’s best FM breakfast show?
Radio

Ratings champ: Is Triple M’s Roo, Ditts & Loz Australia’s best FM breakfast show?

Making radio work: Well-connected familiar hosts, character voices, Triple M Rumour Mill

by James ManningJan 24, 2024

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