Mediaweek
Vinyl Media

Our Sites

Logo Rolling StoneLogo VarietyLogo PedestrianLogo Refinery29Logo BuzzfeedLogo TastyLogo PopsugarLogo LadbibleLogo SportbibleLogo TimeoutLogo Concrete PlaygroundLogo MediaweekLogo The Music Network

Network Partners

Art NewsBGRBillboardCrunchyrollDeadlineDirtEnthusiast GamingFootwear NewsFunimationGamelancerGold DerbyIndieWireKidoodleLife Without AndySheKnowsSourcing JournalSporticoSPYStyleCasterThe Hollywood ReporterToon GogglesTVLineVibe

James Manning

3668 posts
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.
Chefs reveal the right recipe for the new ABC comedy Aftertaste
Television

Chefs reveal the right recipe for the new ABC comedy Aftertaste

Erik Thomson and Closer Production’s Matt Batt on creating and casting

by James ManningFeb 2, 2021

Discovery continues to grow portfolio of Australian productions
Features

Discovery continues to grow portfolio of Australian productions

New Outback Opal Hunters: Meet The Bishop, see $1m+ record opal haul

by James ManningFeb 2, 2021

TV Ratings February 1: MAFS reunion and 60 Minutes lead Nine to primary/network win
Television

TV Ratings February 1: MAFS reunion and 60 Minutes lead Nine to primary/network win

• I’m a Celebrity winner announcement wins key demos, #1 entertainment

by James ManningFeb 1, 2021

Holey Moley ready to grow Seven’s Q1 after challenged 2020 start
Television

Holey Moley ready to grow Seven’s Q1 after challenged 2020 start

Angus Ross on 2021: ‘I am predicting a much bigger share for Seven’

by James ManningFeb 1, 2021

TV ratings Week 5, 2021: 10 had #1 reality, Seven had BBL, but Nine won
Television

TV ratings Week 5, 2021: 10 had #1 reality, Seven had BBL, but Nine won

Mindshare’s Katie Rigg-Smith confident Australia Open will perform, despite delay

by James ManningJan 31, 2021

ACE owned 3MP appoints TRSN to handle their national sales representation
Business

ACE owned 3MP appoints TRSN to handle their national sales representation

3MP was purchased by ACE Radio in July of last year

by James ManningJan 29, 2021

Tim Ross on his Designing a Legacy documentary on iconic houses
Television

Tim Ross on his Designing a Legacy documentary on iconic houses

Are his radio days really over? Rosso’s business model and passions

by James ManningJan 29, 2021

TV and radio guide: KFC BBL|10 Finals series schedule confirmed
Sports

TV and radio guide: KFC BBL|10 Finals series schedule confirmed

All Finals matches will be broadcast live on Seven, Foxtel, Kayo and SEN Radio.

by James ManningJan 27, 2021

Seven’s plans to continue growth of 7plus audience and BVOD revenue
Television

Seven’s plans to continue growth of 7plus audience and BVOD revenue

Olympics, hit formats and exclusive BVOD content driving 2021 strategy

by James ManningJan 25, 2021

Kayo Freebies: Foxtel announces Supercars season launch will be free for all
Television

Kayo Freebies: Foxtel announces Supercars season launch will be free for all

Paywall crumbles for people wanting to sample Mt Panorama 500 in February

by James ManningJan 25, 2021

TV Ratings January 20: 10’s I’m a Celebrity keeps tight grip on early prime audiences
Television

TV Ratings January 20: 10’s I’m a Celebrity keeps tight grip on early prime audiences

• News and Big Bash League combo keeps Seven #1 channel/network

by James ManningJan 21, 2021

TV ratings January 19: Fourth Test stunning result: Australia loses, Seven wins
TV Ratings Analysis

TV ratings January 19: Fourth Test stunning result: Australia loses, Seven wins

• Nine’s night of royalty, 10 Peach lifts with iconic US sitcoms

by James ManningJan 20, 2021

of 306
mediaweek
Morning Report

The leading media trade publication in Australia.

Get our top stories straight to your inbox daily by signing up to our Newsletter

By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.