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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.
Complete exit broadcast: ABC Radio Sydney loses Josh Szeps as he quits live on air
Radio

Complete exit broadcast: ABC Radio Sydney loses Josh Szeps as he quits live on air

Too spicy for the ABC, Szeps on ratings, ABC management and his new Josh Szeps Inc business model

by James ManningNov 15, 2023

ABC Sydney loses its best broadcaster as Josh Szeps quits live on air, promotes new venture
Radio

ABC Sydney loses its best broadcaster as Josh Szeps quits live on air, promotes new venture

Sydney loses second afternoon AM radio host in three days, first Deb Knight, now Josh

by James ManningNov 15, 2023

Hutchy’s sports media empire ‘on the ropes’, as group’s ‘ability to survive’ questioned
Radio

Hutchy’s sports media empire ‘on the ropes’, as group’s ‘ability to survive’ questioned

First it was the Herald Sun sounding alarm, this time Nine’s newspapers ring the bell

by James ManningNov 15, 2023

Deb Knight in her own words: 2GB star explains departure from afternoons
Radio

Deb Knight in her own words: 2GB star explains departure from afternoons

Knight gets new evening role at Nine Radio, and returns to host ACA summer edition

by James ManningNov 14, 2023

Radio wars: Seven enters battle for control of audio brands Triple M and KIIS
Radio

Radio wars: Seven enters battle for control of audio brands Triple M and KIIS

Players ARN, SCA, ACM and now Seven jostle for assets. Will Nova Entertainment and Nine enter the ring?

by James ManningNov 13, 2023

News Corp Q1 2024: Group profitability strong with growth and challenges in Australia
Publishing

News Corp Q1 2024: Group profitability strong with growth and challenges in Australia

Foxtel Group subscriptions total 4.6m, News Corp Australia revenue down, but subs climb higher

by James ManningNov 10, 2023

Inside Nine AGM: Chair Peter Costello and CEO Mike Sneesby on performance, Paris and profits
Television

Inside Nine AGM: Chair Peter Costello and CEO Mike Sneesby on performance, Paris and profits

Nine updates Olympic preparation, reveals on track to sell all partnership packages

by James ManningNov 9, 2023

Metro radio musical chairs: Fitzy and Wippa breakfast show shake up
Radio

Metro radio musical chairs: Fitzy and Wippa breakfast show shake up

Team member heading to London as partner secures big job with News Corp

by James ManningNov 9, 2023

Nielsen ranks biggest-spending marketers with Harvey Norman and Maccas on top
Adspend

Nielsen ranks biggest-spending marketers with Harvey Norman and Maccas on top

A look inside top 50 dominated by retail, QSR, tech/telco and streaming platforms

by James ManningNov 9, 2023

Graeme Mason exit interview: What’s next for departing Screen Australia boss?
Entertainment

Graeme Mason exit interview: What’s next for departing Screen Australia boss?

Appreciating hit TV shows, YouTube giants, what kids and adults want, and asking the right questions

by James ManningNov 7, 2023

The Block remains a ratings champ, one of the richest TV prize shows in the world
Television

The Block remains a ratings champ, one of the richest TV prize shows in the world

Rich guys again save the auctions, Major brands stake out slots in 2023 series final

by James ManningNov 6, 2023

As battle for Triple M rages, Jars celebrates 21 years at Adelaide’s #1 station
Radio

As battle for Triple M rages, Jars celebrates 21 years at Adelaide’s #1 station

The last decade spent co-hosting The Rush Hour, now alongside Bernie and Blewey

by James ManningNov 3, 2023

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