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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.
How Jimmy Smith pitched his new TV show The Front Office to ausbiz
Television

How Jimmy Smith pitched his new TV show The Front Office to ausbiz

Watch The Front Office live every Thursday at 4.30pm on Ausbiz direct, also on 7plus and Flash

by James ManningNov 3, 2021

James Warburton: Seven’s pitch to advertisers a lot stronger for 2022
Television

James Warburton: Seven’s pitch to advertisers a lot stronger for 2022

‘Seven will be the indisputable, undeniable and unbeatable #1 performer in all major demos’

by James ManningNov 2, 2021

TV ratings Week 44 2021: The Block and HYBPA? lead the rankings
Television

TV ratings Week 44 2021: The Block and HYBPA? lead the rankings

Last full week of The Block sets Nine up again for a win

by James ManningNov 1, 2021

Behind the scenes on See-Saw’s arctic thriller The North Water
Television

Behind the scenes on See-Saw’s arctic thriller The North Water

Producers on Colin Farrell and filming close to the North Pole

by James ManningNov 1, 2021

Weekend TV ratings Saturday October 30, 2021
Television

Weekend TV ratings Saturday October 30, 2021

Nine Saturday win means five nights on top and Week 44 victory

by James ManningOct 31, 2021

Weekend TV ratings Friday October 29, 2021
Television

Weekend TV ratings Friday October 29, 2021

Better Homes crew and Mel Gibson movie deliver Seven a win

by James ManningOct 30, 2021

Inside a corporate rebrand: QMS explains its new logo and new look
Features

Inside a corporate rebrand: QMS explains its new logo and new look

“The logo’s simplicity is also the key to making it memorable” – Jaid Hulsbosch

by James ManningOct 27, 2021

BBC Studios in 2021: From Bake Off to Bluey and Sir David Attenborough
Television

BBC Studios in 2021: From Bake Off to Bluey and Sir David Attenborough

Fiona Lang on recent content deals and growing production slate

by James ManningOct 25, 2021

TV ratings Week 43 2021: Scott Cam and feuding renovators win the week
Television

TV ratings Week 43 2021: Scott Cam and feuding renovators win the week

The Block sets up Nine for a victory: All four episodes in top 10

by James ManningOct 24, 2021

Weekend TV ratings Saturday October 23, 2021
Features

Weekend TV ratings Saturday October 23, 2021

Matilda’s victory lifts 10 to biggest Saturday share of 2021

by James ManningOct 24, 2021

Weekend TV ratings Friday October 22, 2021
Television

Weekend TV ratings Friday October 22, 2021

Taronga: Who’s Who in the Zoo lifts Nine, but Seven holds at #1

by James ManningOct 23, 2021

ViacomCBS chief sales officer Rod Prosser on audience, demand and A-League interest
Television

ViacomCBS chief sales officer Rod Prosser on audience, demand and A-League interest

"VOZ is going to do some great things around illustrating how viewers are consuming across platforms"

by James ManningOct 22, 2021

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