Sources say ARN is moving on from the broadcaster following his Nine exit.
The statement ends speculation about his future with the network.
The founding News Breakfast anchor departs on 26 June to focus on books, a TV script, and independent creative projects.
The latest departure follows confirmation that three former producers from the now-defunct show had also been made redundant.
Whoopsie.
The network says the results reflect early audience response following recent market changes.
Campaigns using audio delivered nearly double the impact for new customer acquisition, but the industry isn't joining the dots.
Laing's appointment comes at a time when Nine is seeking stability after a turbulent period.
Ray Hadley: 'What used to be important things are now unimportant compared to what's happening to my granddaughter.'
Tom Denham: 'Night shift listeners are so reliant on you ... that's what makes this kind of radio special.'
Paul Sinkinson: 'The data shows that running creative for longer durations yields significantly higher returns.'
CEO Shane Russell said the promotions were among 15 across the agency in the past nine months.
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