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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.
Basil Zempilas in campaign mode, juggling TV and radio, and what’s next?
Television

Basil Zempilas in campaign mode, juggling TV and radio, and what’s next?

Lord Mayor reveals he knocked back overtures from Foxtel and Nine over the years

by James ManningSep 12, 2023

Nine’s Hamish Turner: Tracy Grimshaw’s new shows, 9Now overhaul, Stan Originals
Television

Nine’s Hamish Turner: Tracy Grimshaw’s new shows, 9Now overhaul, Stan Originals

Plus ad loads on digital platforms, commissioning strategy and streaming business models

by James ManningSep 11, 2023

Anthony De Ceglie keeps The West Australian in the middle, yet as provocative as possible
Publishing

Anthony De Ceglie keeps The West Australian in the middle, yet as provocative as possible

The news brand doing its best to innovate, create new products, find new audiences and be financially successful

by James ManningSep 8, 2023

Dominating Perth Radio: In the studio with Nova’s Nathan, Nat and Shaun
Radio

Dominating Perth Radio: In the studio with Nova’s Nathan, Nat and Shaun

Hosts recall how Gary Roberts had a plan for 93.7 breakfast…it worked spectacularly well

by James ManningSep 7, 2023

First look: Inside Nine’s Olympic Games and Paralympics installation high above Sydney
Television

First look: Inside Nine’s Olympic Games and Paralympics installation high above Sydney

See what IOC, AOC and other potential Nine brand partners get to experience

by James ManningSep 6, 2023

AFL Finals time on Fox Footy as Garry Lyon and Nathan Buckley go Face to Face
Television

AFL Finals time on Fox Footy as Garry Lyon and Nathan Buckley go Face to Face

Exclusive interviews with Collingwood and Carlton greats, plus Fox Footy's wall-to-wall AFLW coverage

by James ManningSep 5, 2023

How Foxtel Group is continuing Brian Walsh’s legacy with expanded content team
Television

How Foxtel Group is continuing Brian Walsh’s legacy with expanded content team

Foxtel Group’s Amanda Laing and Alison Hurbert-Burns driving Foxtel Originals roadmap

by James ManningSep 5, 2023

SMI July 2023: Women’s World Cup drives ad spend, outdoor and cinema hot
Agencies

SMI July 2023: Women’s World Cup drives ad spend, outdoor and cinema hot

Matilda effect: Digital video fast forward 67%, outdoor & cinema each up close to 20%

by James ManningSep 3, 2023

Neil Mitchell announces decision to quit 3AW live on morning show, reveals new role
Radio

Neil Mitchell announces decision to quit 3AW live on morning show, reveals new role

After 53 years of daily journalism Mitchell to depart, firm favourite as replacement is Tom Elliott

by James ManningSep 1, 2023

SEN reveals revenue growth, but spend on expansion cuts into earnings
Audio

SEN reveals revenue growth, but spend on expansion cuts into earnings

'Our ambition to build a specialist sports media and entertainment business in Australia and New Zealand is complete'

by James ManningSep 1, 2023

Cast for season two of Binge's The Twelve revealed: Sam Neill returns
Television

Cast for season two of Binge's The Twelve revealed: Sam Neill returns

Filming now underway in Perth with Warner Bros. Int Television Production and Easy Tiger

by James ManningAug 31, 2023

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