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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.
Paramount+ maintaining momentum with Helium Picture’s powerful Paper Dolls
Television

Paramount+ maintaining momentum with Helium Picture’s powerful Paper Dolls

Mark Fennessy back making music, surrounded by Harlow and talented creative team

by James ManningNov 27, 2023

Umbrella Entertainment raises its Brollie as new streaming platform launches
News

Umbrella Entertainment raises its Brollie as new streaming platform launches

Free AVOD platform starts to build an audience for advertisers, reveals key features

by James ManningNov 24, 2023

ARN radio boss Ciaran Davis on Kyle, Jackie and Christian: Contracts, competition, networking, and risk
Radio

ARN radio boss Ciaran Davis on Kyle, Jackie and Christian: Contracts, competition, networking, and risk

Plus the CEO on educating advertisers, Triple M, a cheeky Melbourne K&J launch date and the future of Jase

by James ManningNov 23, 2023

ARN signs Christian O'Connell to new long-term contract: Will he move from Gold to Triple M?
Radio

ARN signs Christian O'Connell to new long-term contract: Will he move from Gold to Triple M?

Five more years for Christian, Jack and Pats…but where will radio home be in 2024?

by James ManningNov 22, 2023

Kyle & Jackie O say yes to 10 more years with ARN, Jase & Lauren axed as K&J invade Melbourne
Radio

Kyle & Jackie O say yes to 10 more years with ARN, Jase & Lauren axed as K&J invade Melbourne

Jackie O: ‘It’s an honour to broadcast to Melbourne again after so many years’

by James ManningNov 22, 2023

Spotify podcasters Toni and Ryan on the road meeting fans across the USA
Industry Podcasts

Spotify podcasters Toni and Ryan on the road meeting fans across the USA

Fan events included stops in New York, Las Vegas, Toronto and Dallas

by James ManningNov 22, 2023

TV ratings November 20, 2023: Chocolate night on Dessert Masters a winner
TV Ratings

TV ratings November 20, 2023: Chocolate night on Dessert Masters a winner

Choctastic! 10's Dessert Masters was the sweetest offering on commercial channels at 7.30pm

by James ManningNov 21, 2023

Nova Network again #1 metro radio brand, but several challenges for 2024
Radio

Nova Network again #1 metro radio brand, but several challenges for 2024

After a year of change across the Nova network, 2024 is about growing the audiences

by James ManningNov 20, 2023

Nine has some news: Melbourne bulletin shakeup as Hitch moves to weekends
Television

Nine has some news: Melbourne bulletin shakeup as Hitch moves to weekends

Will two newsreaders be better than one? Loxley and Steinfort get plum weekday 9News roles

by James ManningNov 20, 2023

Grab your popcorn: Nine Radio and ARN face off in battle of the Sydney radio giants
Radio

Grab your popcorn: Nine Radio and ARN face off in battle of the Sydney radio giants

Ben Fordham in the AM corner and Kyle and Jackie O the heavyweight FM champs

by James ManningNov 17, 2023

NCIS: Sydney a hit for US audience on opening night this week on CBS
Television

NCIS: Sydney a hit for US audience on opening night this week on CBS

NCIS fans welcome first international version as most-watched US series debut of 2023-24 so far

by James ManningNov 17, 2023

Melbourne Radio Ratings 2023 Survey 7: 3AW slips, brighter outlook at SCA with Fox & Triple M up
Radio Ratings

Melbourne Radio Ratings 2023 Survey 7: 3AW slips, brighter outlook at SCA with Fox & Triple M up

Fifi, Fev and Nick breakfast share was up 1.5 to 11.0% which is the best in at least eight years

by James ManningNov 16, 2023

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