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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.
The ultimate streaming TV package plans – free to $350 monthly
Television

The ultimate streaming TV package plans – free to $350 monthly

How much are you prepared to spend monthly to watch TV?

by James Manning – Aug 13, 2021

Mediaweek’s Top 10 streaming platforms: How can Netflix not be #1?
Television

Mediaweek’s Top 10 streaming platforms: How can Netflix not be #1?

Major entertainment options lower down the rankings include Netflix, Disney and Amazon

by James Manning – Aug 12, 2021

Meshel Laurie’s new book CSI Told You Lies and her radio future
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Meshel Laurie’s new book CSI Told You Lies and her radio future

'Podcasting is lucrative enough. I am quite happy not to make breakfast radio money'

by James Manning – Aug 12, 2021

Making RFDS: Co-creator Imogen Banks on Broken Hill, Covid and casting
Television

Making RFDS: Co-creator Imogen Banks on Broken Hill, Covid and casting

Seven’s new drama was made in Broken Hill in co-operation with the Royal Flying Doctor Service

by James Manning – Aug 11, 2021

Streaming platforms: Who deserves your money to watch TV?
Television

Streaming platforms: Who deserves your money to watch TV?

You want them all? It could cost you close to $350 a month.

by James Manning – Aug 11, 2021

Road to 4m: Patrick Delany tells how Foxtel Group built biggest audience ever
Television

Road to 4m: Patrick Delany tells how Foxtel Group built biggest audience ever

What’s next for Foxtel: iQ5 dates, ad opportunities, sports rights, Australian originals

by James Manning – Aug 10, 2021

Paramount+: Beverley McGarvey & Jarrod Villani reveal streaming strategy
Television

Paramount+: Beverley McGarvey & Jarrod Villani reveal streaming strategy

How the new ViacomCBS streaming platform will compete on price and content

by James Manning – Aug 9, 2021

All dolled up: ARN’s Jonesy and Amanda figures star in new ad campaign
Radio

All dolled up: ARN’s Jonesy and Amanda figures star in new ad campaign

The Jonesy & Amanda action figures feature in three 15-second TVCs from Emotive

by James Manning – Aug 9, 2021

The Block: How Kerry Packer nearly stopped TV’s most successful series
Television

The Block: How Kerry Packer nearly stopped TV’s most successful series

Julian Cress, David Barbour and David Gyngell turned an idea into TV’s biggest-ever hit

by James Manning – Aug 8, 2021

TV ratings Week 32: Tokyo 2020 achievements – Medals? tick, Ratings? tick
Television

TV ratings Week 32: Tokyo 2020 achievements – Medals? tick, Ratings? tick

Second week of Olympics delivers more monster shares and 2m+ crowd

by James Manning – Aug 8, 2021

Tokyo 2020 Olympic TV ratings highlights day by day
Television

Tokyo 2020 Olympic TV ratings highlights day by day

Seven rewrites record books with Olympic performance: Biggest audiences, biggest revenues

by James Manning – Aug 8, 2021

Weekend TV ratings Saturday August 7, 2021
Television

Weekend TV ratings Saturday August 7, 2021

Last night of Aussie medals, NRL thrillers, AFL upsets, Wallabies fight back

by James Manning – Aug 8, 2021

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