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About

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.
Weekend TV ratings Friday August 6, 2021
Television

Weekend TV ratings Friday August 6, 2021

Aussies star on track, Giants upset Cats, Souths hammer Eels

by James Manning – Aug 7, 2021

Magazines Now: Are Media buys Ovato from Hannans + Switzer, School Road
Publishing

Magazines Now: Are Media buys Ovato from Hannans + Switzer, School Road

Readly, Readership, Ad revenue forecast you don’t want to read

by James Manning – Aug 2, 2021

Triple M set to rock cricket again as it prepares to field team for The Ashes
Radio

Triple M set to rock cricket again as it prepares to field team for The Ashes

Cricket fans across Australia can listen on their local Triple M stations or on LiSTNR anywhere

by James Manning – Aug 2, 2021

TV ratings Week 31: Olympic records smashed in first week of Tokyo 2020
Features

TV ratings Week 31: Olympic records smashed in first week of Tokyo 2020

New #1 TV program of 2021, Biggest Australian streaming numbers ever

by James Manning – Aug 1, 2021

Weekend TV ratings Saturday July 31, 2021
Television

Weekend TV ratings Saturday July 31, 2021

Footy famine increases appetite for Tokyo 2020 as Bruce & Baz shine

by James Manning – Aug 1, 2021

Weekend TV ratings Friday July 30, 2021
Television

Weekend TV ratings Friday July 30, 2021

Close to halfway mark of Tokyo 2020 Seven, 7mate and 7plus secure Gold

by James Manning – Jul 31, 2021

Patrick Delany explains how Foxtel helped secure ESPN/Kayo NBL rights deal
Television

Patrick Delany explains how Foxtel helped secure ESPN/Kayo NBL rights deal

‘We were just there to help and we provided some of the heavy artillery’

by James Manning – Jul 27, 2021

Week 30 TV ratings: Olympics mixed with lockdown a bonanza for Seven
Television

Week 30 TV ratings: Olympics mixed with lockdown a bonanza for Seven

Seven had the best shares for any network and primary channel this year

by James Manning – Jul 25, 2021

Olympic TV ratings Saturday July 24, 2021
Television

Olympic TV ratings Saturday July 24, 2021

Olympic TV ratings: Fave destination for viewers on Day 2 – Seven share climbs to 60%

by James Manning – Jul 25, 2021

David Leckie: A compulsive TV watcher and a fearless leader who hated boring
Television

David Leckie: A compulsive TV watcher and a fearless leader who hated boring

Tim Worner remembers Big Wave Dave: 'He was absolutely and completely fearless'

by James Manning – Jul 21, 2021

Seven: Big Wednesday, big week – Olympics will boost ratings revival
Television

Seven: Big Wednesday, big week – Olympics will boost ratings revival

Angus Ross: H2 locked and loaded, but Covid will impact 2022 schedule

by James Manning – Jul 20, 2021

TV ratings Week 29 2021: Origin week again a winner for Nine
Television

TV ratings Week 29 2021: Origin week again a winner for Nine

Sport continues to be key in leading broadcasters to the top of the TV ratings podium

by James Manning – Jul 19, 2021

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