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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.
Nova Entertainment is having a moment: #1 network for sixth time in 2024
Radio

Nova Entertainment is having a moment: #1 network for sixth time in 2024

Peter Charlton and Brendan Taylor on success from Jase and Lauren to Smallzy and Chrissie Swan.

by James ManningOct 4, 2024

Smooth FM: Radio’s quite achiever makes a lot of noise for the listeners across Australia
Radio

Smooth FM: Radio’s quite achiever makes a lot of noise for the listeners across Australia

Nova Entertainment’s Peter Clay on the gentle radio giant and its national success

by James ManningOct 3, 2024

ARN outlook: Melbourne problematic, Brisbane tough, but #1's in Sydney, Adelaide and Perth
Radio

ARN outlook: Melbourne problematic, Brisbane tough, but #1's in Sydney, Adelaide and Perth

Making changes at KIIS breakfast: ‘If we start to take out the DNA of the show it’s going to collapse completely.'

by James ManningOct 3, 2024

Family affair: Style Media promotes Kiri Johnston to be new editor of Style magazine
Publishing

Family affair: Style Media promotes Kiri Johnston to be new editor of Style magazine

Brisbane publication evolving with integrated print, online and social media presence under new editor.

by James ManningOct 2, 2024

Sydney Radio Ratings 2024, Survey 6: Ben & K&J slip, Jonesy & Amanda climb at WSFM, Bogart too at smooth
Radio

Sydney Radio Ratings 2024, Survey 6: Ben & K&J slip, Jonesy & Amanda climb at WSFM, Bogart too at smooth

Kyle and Jackie O lead breakfast overall, next best in order Ben Fordham, Jonesy & Amanda, and Bogart Torelli.

by James ManningOct 1, 2024

Melbourne Radio Ratings 2024, Survey 6: 3AW and smooth market leaders, Ross & Russ and Fifi, Fev & Nick flying, K&J slump
Radio

Melbourne Radio Ratings 2024, Survey 6: 3AW and smooth market leaders, Ross & Russ and Fifi, Fev & Nick flying, K&J slump

Ross and Russ lead breakfast overall, other majors in order are Fifi Fev & Nick, Jase & Lauren and then Christian O'Connell.

by James ManningOct 1, 2024

Boy Swallows Universe dominates another award show: Six more trophies for Netflix hit
Television

Boy Swallows Universe dominates another award show: Six more trophies for Netflix hit

Asian Academy Creative Awards (Australia & New Zealand) wins also for After the Party, Windcatcher and more.

by James ManningOct 1, 2024

Hutchy and Damo on The Sounding Board on AFL media merry-go-round: 'Don't lie to the listeners'
Audio

Hutchy and Damo on The Sounding Board on AFL media merry-go-round: 'Don't lie to the listeners'

Hutchy: ‘If I'm not on television ever again, I'm very comfortable with that’. Plus Hutchy’s Seven connection.

by James ManningSep 30, 2024

Travelling the world and having a laugh…Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey
Television

Travelling the world and having a laugh…Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey

Shaun Micallef talks to Andrew Mercado and James Manning about his new SBS series.

by James ManningSep 30, 2024

Vogue Australia’s marketing coup: Kate Winslet will be everywhere in October
Publishing

Vogue Australia’s marketing coup: Kate Winslet will be everywhere in October

Winslet portrays a Vogue photojournalist in new movie, is interviewed and photographed in new edition, will speak at Vogue event during Sydney visit.

by James ManningSep 29, 2024

Streaming wars: What will the arrival of Max mean for Foxtel and the future of Binge?
Television

Streaming wars: What will the arrival of Max mean for Foxtel and the future of Binge?

‘We have had a longstanding and really important relationship with Foxtel…time to expand that into the direct-to-consumer space.’

by James ManningSep 27, 2024

Foxtel Media’s measurement move: Commentary from Mark Frain and Andrew Gilbert
Agencies

Foxtel Media’s measurement move: Commentary from Mark Frain and Andrew Gilbert

“Richer, more accurate subscription TV data for clients who want a greater understanding.’

by James ManningSep 27, 2024

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