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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.
Fox Footy: AFL’s Gillon McLachlan and Foxtel’s Patrick Delany on sports rights
Sports

Fox Footy: AFL’s Gillon McLachlan and Foxtel’s Patrick Delany on sports rights

The chief executives note the arrival of Kayo has been good for both businesses

by James ManningMar 14, 2022

Duncan Campbell: ARN sets the FM pace, close to a five-market clean sweep
Radio

Duncan Campbell: ARN sets the FM pace, close to a five-market clean sweep

‘The two biggest radio markets have started the year very strongly for us’

by James ManningMar 13, 2022

Mike Gunton: The Green Planet and next with David Attenborough from BBC Studios
Television

Mike Gunton: The Green Planet and next with David Attenborough from BBC Studios

‘We made a series about the fragility of the planet without making people utterly depressed’

by James ManningMar 13, 2022

Sydney Radio Ratings 2022 Survey 1: 2GB and KIIS start another year at #1
Radio

Sydney Radio Ratings 2022 Survey 1: 2GB and KIIS start another year at #1

• Triple M breakfast drops, Nova and 2Day record biggest cume audience growth, Vossy triples share

by James ManningMar 10, 2022

Melbourne Radio Ratings 2022 Survey 1: 3AW’s Ross & Russ and Gold’s Christian start the year on top
Radio

Melbourne Radio Ratings 2022 Survey 1: 3AW’s Ross & Russ and Gold’s Christian start the year on top

• Gold biggest breakfast mover, but Nova, Kiss and Fox all improving

by James ManningMar 10, 2022

Binge launches HBO hit series The Winning Time: Rise of The Lakers Dynasty
Television

Binge launches HBO hit series The Winning Time: Rise of The Lakers Dynasty

Foxtel Group #winning: Third launch event in three weeks as momentum grows

by James ManningMar 10, 2022

Covering the invasion of Ukraine: CNN’s Michael Holmes in Lviv
News Brands

Covering the invasion of Ukraine: CNN’s Michael Holmes in Lviv

‘The good thing is CNN has the resources to cover something like this very well’

by James ManningMar 7, 2022

TV ratings: Who won Week 10, 2022?
Television

TV ratings: Who won Week 10, 2022?

Nine #1 network every night as Andy Lee, Eddie McGuire and Liz Hayes contribute

by James ManningMar 6, 2022

ARIA Chart Report: Gang of Youths return with Angel its latest chart-topper
Entertainment

ARIA Chart Report: Gang of Youths return with Angel its latest chart-topper

Five new albums in the top 10 including rock veterans Slash and Tears For Fears

by James ManningMar 6, 2022

Shane Warne: Media roles beckoned after record-breaking cricket career ended
Sports

Shane Warne: Media roles beckoned after record-breaking cricket career ended

Fox Cricket and SEN network devote much of the day to tribute programming

by James ManningMar 5, 2022

ITVX: How British broadcaster is taking streaming to the next level with new platform
Television

ITVX: How British broadcaster is taking streaming to the next level with new platform

Ad-funded and premium options, new series promised every week…and Guy Pearce!

by James ManningMar 4, 2022

Foxtel launches Fox Footy 2022 with Kayo set to join OzTAM ratings soon
Television

Foxtel launches Fox Footy 2022 with Kayo set to join OzTAM ratings soon

New Saturday night show hosted by Mark Howard with Nathan Buckley, Jonathan Brown, Nick Riewoldt and Kath Loughnan.

by James ManningMar 3, 2022

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