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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.
Remembering Brian Walsh: Icon of the Australian entertainment industry
Television

Remembering Brian Walsh: Icon of the Australian entertainment industry

'We have lost an icon of Australian television that will never be replaced. Rest in peace, Brian'

by James ManningMar 17, 2023

Melbourne Radio Ratings 2023 Survey 1: 3AW and Gold star again
Radio

Melbourne Radio Ratings 2023 Survey 1: 3AW and Gold star again

Fox a big improver too, as KIIS sees recent gains fall away

by James ManningMar 16, 2023

Chart toppers! Kyle and Jackie O take top spot on February Podcast Ranker
Audio

Chart toppers! Kyle and Jackie O take top spot on February Podcast Ranker

Indie publishers Shameless Media and Squiz Media join Australian Podcast Ranker

by James ManningMar 15, 2023

Need to trim ad spend? Kantar research suggests what you can’t afford to cut
Television

Need to trim ad spend? Kantar research suggests what you can’t afford to cut

‘Television is great on its own, but even more valuable in the mix making other mediums more effective’

by James ManningMar 12, 2023

JAM nation: ARN parties hard to celebrate Jonesy and Amanda radio milestone
Radio

JAM nation: ARN parties hard to celebrate Jonesy and Amanda radio milestone

Listeners treated to night out with 18-year-old WSFM breakfast radio powerhouse

by James ManningMar 10, 2023

Next of the Best: Now is the time to celebrate your achievements
Agencies

Next of the Best: Now is the time to celebrate your achievements

No entry fee for industry’s best Under 40: TV, radio, podcast and publishing talent categories too! March 13 deadline

by James ManningMar 8, 2023

How Nick Waters is broadening Ebiquity ad spend analysis, plus watching spending trends for brands
Agencies

How Nick Waters is broadening Ebiquity ad spend analysis, plus watching spending trends for brands

Ebiquity is also looking into connected television, retail media, influencer marketing and paid search

by James ManningMar 7, 2023

TV Ratings Saturday March 4 2023: Midwife & Space Invaders key at 7.30pm
Television

TV Ratings Saturday March 4 2023: Midwife & Space Invaders key at 7.30pm

We Interrupt This Broadcast repeat helps to spread the word about new comedy series

by James ManningMar 5, 2023

The dealmaker: Foxtel’s Amanda Laing on securing Warner Bros Discovery
Television

The dealmaker: Foxtel’s Amanda Laing on securing Warner Bros Discovery

Warner Bros Discovery pipeline gives Foxtel and Binge subscribers good reasons to keep subscriptions active

by James ManningMar 1, 2023

Why advertisers continue to spend $4b+ on TV: Fact Pack reveals audience data
Television

Why advertisers continue to spend $4b+ on TV: Fact Pack reveals audience data

Think TV twice-yearly data drop shows TV audience still hovers above 20m

by James ManningFeb 26, 2023

Nine’s Olympic prep, original programming, content tail, keeping Stan ad free
Television

Nine’s Olympic prep, original programming, content tail, keeping Stan ad free

Mike Sneesby on market dynamics and is there room for two local streaming players?

by James ManningFeb 24, 2023

Live broadcast radio remains key at SCA, but digital audio revenue climbs
Audio

Live broadcast radio remains key at SCA, but digital audio revenue climbs

Grant Blackley updates on ad sales, regional TV, LiSTNR, debt and paywall possibilities

by James ManningFeb 19, 2023

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