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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.
New year, new ratings data from OzTAM: Big changes in TV audience measurement
Television

New year, new ratings data from OzTAM: Big changes in TV audience measurement

Changes mean no TV ratings until after 11.30am daily, only national figures, reach is the new norm

by James ManningJan 23, 2024

Broadcasting milestone: How SEN all-stars celebrated 20 years of sports radio
Radio

Broadcasting milestone: How SEN all-stars celebrated 20 years of sports radio

Stars from Hutchy to Billy Brownless, Anthony Hudson and Dermott Brereton joined the show

by James ManningJan 22, 2024

Screen producers globally want streaming platform regulation to protect local stories
Television

Screen producers globally want streaming platform regulation to protect local stories

SPA’s Matthew Deaner: ‘Producers unable to do business deals on fair terms with powerful digital platforms’

by James ManningJan 18, 2024

Podcast Ranker reveals downloads surged 26% in 2023, with over 1 billion in total
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Ranker reveals downloads surged 26% in 2023, with over 1 billion in total

Hamish & Andy lead the pack, with Mia Freedman and Kyle and Jackie O also top 5

by James ManningJan 17, 2024

Melbourne radio personality’s daughter targeted during 3am home invasion
Audio

Melbourne radio personality’s daughter targeted during 3am home invasion

Teenage gang threatens Dr Turf’s daughter with a knife during 3am robbery

by James ManningJan 17, 2024

How Adam Collins built a career out of The Final Word cricket podcast
Sports

How Adam Collins built a career out of The Final Word cricket podcast

Collins and podcast partner Geoff Lemon secure sponsorships with brands wanting a sporting audience

by James ManningJan 17, 2024

Winning the race: TV ratings top 50 2023 all about sport, what about 2024?
Television

Winning the race: TV ratings top 50 2023 all about sport, what about 2024?

No drama, and just two non-sport programs make the 2023 top 20

by James ManningJan 16, 2024

Kyle and Jackie O give Sydney audience birthday cash…will Melbourne miss out?
Radio

Kyle and Jackie O give Sydney audience birthday cash…will Melbourne miss out?

February 2 is day to listen to Kyle and Jackie O for $10,000 prizes as ARN unleashes marketing campaign

by James ManningJan 15, 2024

More Strife: Launch week was a bigger hit for Binge than Colin From Accounts
Television

More Strife: Launch week was a bigger hit for Binge than Colin From Accounts

Writing team at work on more episodes based on Mia Freedman’s autobiography

by James ManningJan 15, 2024

New Last King of the Cross: Business as usual for Paramount+ after merger speculation
Television

New Last King of the Cross: Business as usual for Paramount+ after merger speculation

Four Ibrahim brothers onscreen: John and Sam joined by actors playing younger brothers Michael and Fadi

by James ManningJan 15, 2024

Radio ratings 2024: GfK presses start button, Kyle & Jackie in Melbourne, ABC’s early start
Radio

Radio ratings 2024: GfK presses start button, Kyle & Jackie in Melbourne, ABC’s early start

Big 2024 breakfast shake-up coming if ARN is successful with Triple M takeover

by James ManningJan 12, 2024

Mikael Borglund buys back Beyond Productions 12 months after selling to Banijay
Television

Mikael Borglund buys back Beyond Productions 12 months after selling to Banijay

Banijay retains Beyond distribution, Borglund to retain all current productions

by James ManningJan 11, 2024

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