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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.
Richard Wilkins on the smoothfm decade: ‘It has been a bloody good ride’
Radio

Richard Wilkins on the smoothfm decade: ‘It has been a bloody good ride’

One of the smoothfm originals remembers the launch – his first on-air radio gig

by James Manning – May 25, 2022

TV Guide: Insider’s look at Nine’s Million Dollar Murders
Television

TV Guide: Insider’s look at Nine’s Million Dollar Murders

Exclusive commentary from Nine’s Kieran Pittard and series host Deborah Wallace

by James Manning – May 22, 2022

Former A Current Affair producer to run US operations of DMG’s Daily Mail
Publishing

Former A Current Affair producer to run US operations of DMG’s Daily Mail

Sean Walsh: 'It’s a privilege and an honour to undertake this exciting new role'

by James Manning – May 20, 2022

Nine’s true crime producers asking for public to help solve Million Dollar Murders
Television

Nine’s true crime producers asking for public to help solve Million Dollar Murders

Viewers get to meet new host Deborah Wallace and she introduces the 'homicide whisperer'

by James Manning – May 19, 2022

Nicole Livingstone juggles duties for Prime Video and AFLW in busy week
Features

Nicole Livingstone juggles duties for Prime Video and AFLW in busy week

Prime Video swim team together on pool deck in Adelaide for Australian Championships

by James Manning – May 19, 2022

New Commercial Radio Australia CEO Ford Ennals forecasts online listening growth
Radio

New Commercial Radio Australia CEO Ford Ennals forecasts online listening growth

Our newest UK radio import has been listening to Kyle and Jackie and Hughesy, plus a little bit of country too!

by James Manning – May 15, 2022

Magazine survivor: Australian Traveller Media expands digital and print team
Features

Magazine survivor: Australian Traveller Media expands digital and print team

MD Quentin Long: ‘We’re now back to pre-Covid staffing levels and investment in content is critical’

by James Manning – May 13, 2022

Magazine aggregator Readly: Revenue, publisher payments up, profit elusive
Business

Magazine aggregator Readly: Revenue, publisher payments up, profit elusive

Newsagent Mark Fletcher gives view on Readly, and what’s ahead for magazines at retail

by James Manning – May 10, 2022

Hutchy spends $12m on ARN's 4KQ as SEN completes east coast metro network
Radio

Hutchy spends $12m on ARN's 4KQ as SEN completes east coast metro network

4KQ sales means the end of Laurel, Gary and Mark breakfast after 15 years

by James Manning – May 6, 2022

WeThinkMedia at five: Peter Wiltshire on portfolio and growth potential
Business

WeThinkMedia at five: Peter Wiltshire on portfolio and growth potential

Key to success for indie sales agency was collection of premium media assets and having a great head of sales

by James Manning – May 2, 2022

VOZ super users: Advertisers can mix linear and BVOD opportunities for best results
Television

VOZ super users: Advertisers can mix linear and BVOD opportunities for best results

Growth of the streaming first audience significant and accelerating, says Nine’s Richard Hunwick

by James Manning – May 2, 2022

How Marc Andrews went from Mediaweek to world of hitmakers Kylie and Madonna
Entertainment

How Marc Andrews went from Mediaweek to world of hitmakers Kylie and Madonna

New books celebrate the music careers of two superstars in milestone years for the artists

by James Manning – Apr 28, 2022

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