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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.
Radio bombshell: Ben Latimer out at Nova, where next for radio and TV exec?
Radio

Radio bombshell: Ben Latimer out at Nova, where next for radio and TV exec?

Brendan Taylor tasked with piloting new Nova breakfast shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane

by James ManningApr 11, 2023

TV Ratings April 8, 2023: Seven kicks the winning goal that eluded Sydney Swans
Television

TV Ratings April 8, 2023: Seven kicks the winning goal that eluded Sydney Swans

Nine's Getaway and Space Invaders lead non-sport and non-news, Broncos v Raiders #1 STV

by James ManningApr 9, 2023

Inside the Brian Walsh Memorial: Tributes from Lachlan & Sarah, Nicole, Jason, Hugh & Deb
Television

Inside the Brian Walsh Memorial: Tributes from Lachlan & Sarah, Nicole, Jason, Hugh & Deb

‘You single-handedly turned Neighbours into a national and then global success’

by James ManningApr 5, 2023

Paramount fuels audience growth with Formula 1 on a Q2 warm up lap
Sports

Paramount fuels audience growth with Formula 1 on a Q2 warm up lap

Ahead of its mid-year Network 10 programming pillars, Paramount’s live sport performs

by James ManningApr 3, 2023

Departing Australian Grand Prix CEO Andrew Westacott leaves F1 event in great shape
Sports

Departing Australian Grand Prix CEO Andrew Westacott leaves F1 event in great shape

‘Formula 1 is in a sweet spot…there are about 32 different cities that want to host races’

by James ManningApr 2, 2023

Doug Mulray tributes: Friday becomes Triple M Mulray as industry remembers
Radio

Doug Mulray tributes: Friday becomes Triple M Mulray as industry remembers

"He didn’t push the boundaries of radio, he blew them up!"

by James ManningMar 31, 2023

Doug Mulray dies: Australia loses Sydney FM radio pioneer, ‘true radio royalty’
Radio

Doug Mulray dies: Australia loses Sydney FM radio pioneer, ‘true radio royalty’

Mulray ruled the airwaves at Triple M Sydney across the 1980s

by James ManningMar 30, 2023

Grant Blackley at RadioDays Europe: Broadcaster getting deeper into video
Audio

Grant Blackley at RadioDays Europe: Broadcaster getting deeper into video

SCA chief executive also gave insights into strategies around Personalisation, Discovery and Commercialisation

by James ManningMar 30, 2023

Foxtel Media CEO Mark Frain: ‘Never been stronger’ as premium video platform
Television

Foxtel Media CEO Mark Frain: ‘Never been stronger’ as premium video platform

On eve of ads arriving on Binge, Frain reveals ad loads and discusses attention and engagement

by James ManningMar 28, 2023

oOh!media: More Aussies are on the move again and spending post-pandemic
Outdoor

oOh!media: More Aussies are on the move again and spending post-pandemic

‘OOH has never been better positioned to deliver cost-effective reach’

by James ManningMar 22, 2023

Radio ratings: Nova shakes up Sydney, Melbourne & Adelaide, all steady elsewhere
Radio

Radio ratings: Nova shakes up Sydney, Melbourne & Adelaide, all steady elsewhere

Will Kate Ritchie work starting at 7am? smoothfm network reaching 2.5m

by James ManningMar 21, 2023

Nine Radio upbeat about audience despite 2GB’s Sydney ranking slide
Radio

Nine Radio upbeat about audience despite 2GB’s Sydney ranking slide

Was 2GB in denial about the first radio ratings of the year, noting it was a “good survey”?

by James ManningMar 19, 2023

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