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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.
Sam Cavanagh on podcasting: From Hamish & Andy to Matt & Alex
Industry Podcasts

Sam Cavanagh on podcasting: From Hamish & Andy to Matt & Alex

• ‘I’m all in with on demand’ – live radio hallmarks present in new shows

by James ManningOct 28, 2020

TV ratings October 26: The Block ‘Hell Week’ ends as Brighton houses completed
TV Ratings Analysis

TV ratings October 26: The Block ‘Hell Week’ ends as Brighton houses completed

• SAS Australia recruits surrender top spot to the Blockheads

by James ManningOct 27, 2020

Upfronts 2020: Publicis’ Jodi Fraser on content, data and who did it best
Television

Upfronts 2020: Publicis’ Jodi Fraser on content, data and who did it best

“All three networks managed to put together an upfront that retained their individual style"

by James ManningOct 27, 2020

Seven levels score in 2020 ratings battle: “Imagine what we’ll do in 2021”
Television

Seven levels score in 2020 ratings battle: “Imagine what we’ll do in 2021”

The clash between Richmond and Geelong saw the biggest AFL TV crowd in four years

by James ManningOct 26, 2020

Seven Upfront: Angus Ross and Kurt Burnette on schedule shake-up
Television

Seven Upfront: Angus Ross and Kurt Burnette on schedule shake-up

• Brand support: “We now have $85m+ in forward investments for 2021”

by James ManningOct 26, 2020

TV ratings October 25: NRL audience climbs, but in shadow of AFL
TV Ratings Analysis

TV ratings October 25: NRL audience climbs, but in shadow of AFL

• Best of the rest: Seven’s cruising, ABC’s Restoration & Grantchester

by James ManningOct 26, 2020

ARIA Chart: Guy Sebastian has the 13th Aussie album to top 2020 charts
Entertainment

ARIA Chart: Guy Sebastian has the 13th Aussie album to top 2020 charts

• Singles: 24kGoldn holds at #1, Bieber & Blanco highest new entry

by James ManningOct 26, 2020

Week 43 TV: AFL night Grand Final blasts Seven off the charts
TV Ratings Analysis

Week 43 TV: AFL night Grand Final blasts Seven off the charts

Seven has posted its best network and primary channel shares of the year.

by James ManningOct 26, 2020

Podcast Week: Those Two Girls’ Sugar Rush, Christian O’Connell’s Stuff
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Those Two Girls’ Sugar Rush, Christian O’Connell’s Stuff

• Girls + Wine, Spotify’s Daily Wellness, Zoë Foster Blake at Audible

by James ManningOct 22, 2020

TV ratings October 21: The Block takes back midweek top spot from Gruen
TV Ratings Analysis

TV ratings October 21: The Block takes back midweek top spot from Gruen

• Nine a clear audience favourite with primary/network wins

by James ManningOct 22, 2020

1170 SEN launches: Day 1 with Vossy on Sydney’s new radio station
Radio

1170 SEN launches: Day 1 with Vossy on Sydney’s new radio station

• SEN will start a marketing campaign with ads across the Seven Network and News Corp Australia’s digital properties.

by James ManningOct 22, 2020

TV ratings October 20: SAS Recruits #1 entertainment program for second night
TV Ratings Analysis

TV ratings October 20: SAS Recruits #1 entertainment program for second night

• Trump helps Nine rank #1 primary, Seven/Nine tie on network share

by James ManningOct 21, 2020

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