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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.
TV ratings October 13: Junior MasterChef continues to climb
TV Ratings Analysis

TV ratings October 13: Junior MasterChef continues to climb

• Nine #1 with The Block then Liz Hayes on Maddie McCann mystery

by James ManningOct 14, 2020

TV ratings October 12: The Block and HYBPA? perform well + Junior MasterChef improves
TV Ratings Analysis

TV ratings October 12: The Block and HYBPA? perform well + Junior MasterChef improves

• The Block and Have You Been Paying Attention? lead entertainment

by James ManningOct 13, 2020

Lou Barrett on challenging year for News Corp Australia clients
News Brands

Lou Barrett on challenging year for News Corp Australia clients

• How digital publishing strategy and bespoke solutions are helping

by James ManningOct 12, 2020

Week 41 TV: The Block and NRL rank Nine #1 network & primary
Television

Week 41 TV: The Block and NRL rank Nine #1 network & primary

Seven had the biggest slide this week with network and primary share down.

by James ManningOct 11, 2020

TV ratings October 9: Gogglebox and The Bachelorette give 10 demo leadership
TV Ratings Analysis

TV ratings October 9: Gogglebox and The Bachelorette give 10 demo leadership

• The Bachelorette Australia was on 543,000 after launching on 628,000 on Wednesday.

by James ManningOct 9, 2020

Podcast Week bonus: Wil Anderson on podcasting with Charlie Clausen
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week bonus: Wil Anderson on podcasting with Charlie Clausen

Plus: Tofop superhub, AFL copyright infringement, business models

by James ManningOct 8, 2020

Podcast Week: Adam Shand Breaking Poverty, OzPod cancels, Audible
Industry Podcasts

Podcast Week: Adam Shand Breaking Poverty, OzPod cancels, Audible

Plus Verizon’s Brand Building, Migrant Footprints, Gary Jubelin, Idol Archives

by James ManningOct 8, 2020

HWT using Herald Sun anniversary celebration as a reset for Victoria
News Brands

HWT using Herald Sun anniversary celebration as a reset for Victoria

• News Corp’s Peter Zavecz recalls the merger of two Melbourne newspapers

by James ManningOct 8, 2020

Turning 30: Rupert Murdoch and Penny Fowler on Herald Sun anniversary
News Brands

Turning 30: Rupert Murdoch and Penny Fowler on Herald Sun anniversary

• The Herald Sun’s “30 Words” campaign features love letters in 30 Words to the city and state.

by James ManningOct 8, 2020

TV Ratings October 7: The Bachelorette's double act tops demos
TV Ratings Analysis

TV Ratings October 7: The Bachelorette's double act tops demos

• Mad as Hell wraps second season with 500k and The Ramones

by James ManningOct 8, 2020

Guardian Australia’s new subscription option for growing audience
News Brands

Guardian Australia’s new subscription option for growing audience

• 160,000 contribute financially as readers revenue overtakes ad dollars

by James ManningOct 8, 2020

TV ratings October 6: Australia tunes in for Budget night + Halifax: Retribution ends
TV Ratings Analysis

TV ratings October 6: Australia tunes in for Budget night + Halifax: Retribution ends

• The Block contestants unveil marketing plans ahead of auctions

by James ManningOct 7, 2020

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