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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.
Nine Upfront 2023: Mike Sneesby and team tell advertisers, “You belong here”
Television

Nine Upfront 2023: Mike Sneesby and team tell advertisers, “You belong here”

Andy Lee to host A Current Affair in 2023!? First 2023 Upfront sets the bar high

by James ManningSep 15, 2022

Newspapers lead print tributes to Queen Elizabeth II, magazines coming soon
Publishing

Newspapers lead print tributes to Queen Elizabeth II, magazines coming soon

Woman’s Day and New Idea souvenir editions to be published Thursday

by James ManningSep 12, 2022

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, Sunrise and Today relocate outside Buckingham Palace
News Brands

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, Sunrise and Today relocate outside Buckingham Palace

Seven’s Craig McPherson and Nine’s Darren Wick on moving their news ops to London

by James ManningSep 12, 2022

Sky News Australia A-team Peta & Paul in London to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
News Brands

Sky News Australia A-team Peta & Paul in London to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Piers Morgan Uncensored moved from Sky News primetime to on-demand on Flash streaming service

by James ManningSep 11, 2022

JAM TV’s double double: Production house to produce NBL and WNBL game coverage
Sports

JAM TV’s double double: Production house to produce NBL and WNBL game coverage

NBL games on 10 Peach, 10HD and ESPN with WNBL on ESPN and streamed on 9NOW

by James ManningSep 8, 2022

AFL rights: Seven and Foxtel remain footy’s best friends, but it comes at a cost
Sports

AFL rights: Seven and Foxtel remain footy’s best friends, but it comes at a cost

What else could Nine and 10 buy for $9.46b? Will Fox Footy fans get instant replays on all games?

by James ManningSep 7, 2022

ThinkTV Fact Pack: Latest Total TV report tracks growth of BVOD – live & on demand
Television

ThinkTV Fact Pack: Latest Total TV report tracks growth of BVOD – live & on demand

Despite viewing options, Total TV accounts 85%+ of linear live TV, BVOD grows 20% YOY

by James ManningSep 6, 2022

Fox Footy teams with cartoonist Mark Knight to celebrate AFL Finals
Television

Fox Footy teams with cartoonist Mark Knight to celebrate AFL Finals

Special Final Series episodes of AFL 360, Bounce and Best On Ground coming with live audiences

by James ManningAug 31, 2022

Future looks bright for UK media disruptor GB News tells CEO Angelos Frangopoulos
News Brands

Future looks bright for UK media disruptor GB News tells CEO Angelos Frangopoulos

On Location: Warner Bros Discovery has sold GB News stake, but expansion guaranteed with £60m of new investment

by James ManningAug 29, 2022

Audio sector’s message on survey day: ‘Get on board with the evolution of radio’
Audio

Audio sector’s message on survey day: ‘Get on board with the evolution of radio’

CRA’s Jo Dick tells: ‘More opportunities now than ever. People buy it because it works’

by James ManningAug 22, 2022

Research findings: Why a mobile-first approach to video can slow your growth
Television

Research findings: Why a mobile-first approach to video can slow your growth

Audiences under 40 are more attentive on BVOD than YouTube and Facebook. And the best screen is the biggest one.

by James ManningAug 15, 2022

‘Australia’s Princess Diana moment’: #1 radio shows cover the passing of Olivia Newton-John
Radio

‘Australia’s Princess Diana moment’: #1 radio shows cover the passing of Olivia Newton-John

2GB and 3AW to Gold's Christian O'Connell and Pats and KIIS FM's Kyle and Jackie O

by James ManningAug 9, 2022

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