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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.
Roundup: Matildas mania with Tele in spy photo controversy, Threads fail, Hoyts rebrand, Jase on K&J bombshell
Television

Roundup: Matildas mania with Tele in spy photo controversy, Threads fail, Hoyts rebrand, Jase on K&J bombshell

Plus commentator clash – Carey v Kornes, Prime's Neighbours trailer, 23,000 ABC complains analysed

by James Manning – Aug 16, 2023

Roundup: TV ad dollars, Kyle and Jackie live into Melb, The Block prices, Matildas TV, BBC loves our sitcom
Television

Roundup: TV ad dollars, Kyle and Jackie live into Melb, The Block prices, Matildas TV, BBC loves our sitcom

Plus more changes at CNN on air, possible 3AW morning and drive shake-up and radio favourites retire

by James Manning – Aug 15, 2023

Seven’s best buy Women’s World Cup rights: James Warburton’s bargain Matildas score
Sports

Seven’s best buy Women’s World Cup rights: James Warburton’s bargain Matildas score

Seven’s Super Saturday had a number of challenges to overcome as it smashed audience records

by James Manning – Aug 14, 2023

Roundup: Bush Summit, Foxtel challenges, SEN test, QMS future, Matildas inflate rights costs
News

Roundup: Bush Summit, Foxtel challenges, SEN test, QMS future, Matildas inflate rights costs

ARN national breakfast for Christian O'Connell ? UK Telegraph sale, News Corp paper price rises, Neil Mitchell

by James Manning – Aug 14, 2023

Matildas World Cup TV ratings: Matildas v England clash sets new Seven and Optus Sport records
Television

Matildas World Cup TV ratings: Matildas v England clash sets new Seven and Optus Sport records

The second week of FIFA Women's World Cup the biggest ever week on Optus Sport

by James Manning – Aug 12, 2023

News Corp transformation: Robert Thomson reveals digital revenue now over 50% for full year
Publishing

News Corp transformation: Robert Thomson reveals digital revenue now over 50% for full year

Foxtel Group reports 4.6m subscribers as Kayo and Binge streaming growth outpaces broadcast decline

by James Manning – Aug 11, 2023

Lachlan Murdoch explains how Fox continues to thrive despite massive hurdles
Television

Lachlan Murdoch explains how Fox continues to thrive despite massive hurdles

Fox Sports and Fox Entertainment enjoy ratings success, Fox News doesn’t miss Tucker, Tubi time – AVOD giant awakens

by James Manning – Aug 9, 2023

Paramount results: Direct-to-consumer revenue growth, Sells book division
Features

Paramount results: Direct-to-consumer revenue growth, Sells book division

Library, Paramount+ and Pluto TV key to profitability in streaming

by James Manning – Aug 8, 2023

The Block co-creator Julian Cress on return of Nine’s unstoppable ratings success
Television

The Block co-creator Julian Cress on return of Nine’s unstoppable ratings success

Inside TV's hottest property: Commercial partnerships, casting, the judges, the houses and that reserve price controversy

by James Manning – Aug 6, 2023

The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart launches with Prime Video preview screening
Television

The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart launches with Prime Video preview screening

Podcast Alert TV Gold bonus episode: Inside The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart

by James Manning – Aug 3, 2023

Samsung Ads Behind the Screens: The future of television
Television

Samsung Ads Behind the Screens: The future of television

Episode 5: Nine Entertainment’s Liana Dubois

by James Manning – Aug 2, 2023

The night Karl Stefanovic met Rupert Murdoch…and asked him a cheeky question
Publishing

The night Karl Stefanovic met Rupert Murdoch…and asked him a cheeky question

Peace breaks out between warring media giants as breakfast TV man hosts News Corp boss

by James Manning – Aug 2, 2023

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