Source : Perth Now news
The beleaguered Nine Network has been dealt another blow with the departure of television and streaming boss Amanda Laing.
Ms Laing, Nine’s managing director of Streaming and Broadcast, is leaving as part of a wider restructure.
She returned to Nine in April 2025 to oversee Channel 9, streaming platform 9Now, subscription service Stan and the company’s radio operations.
Her departure comes a day after Australian Financial Review editor-in-chief James Chessell announced he was leaving the Nine-owned masthead to join independent media venture Rampart.
Ms Laing joined Nine during a major overhaul of the company’s operating model under chief executive Matt Stanton, which divided the business into Streaming and Broadcast, Publishing and Marketplaces.
She was tasked with bringing together Nine’s broadcast and streaming operations, including Stan and 9Now.
The division has undergone significant changes during her tenure, including more than 50 job cuts announced in late 2025.
Ms Laing also oversaw Nine’s Originals strategy and was involved in major sports broadcasting deals.
Her exit comes just days after she publicly promoted Nine’s 2027 programming slate at its Upfront presentation.
In a LinkedIn post five days ago, Ms Laing described the presentation as “bold, high voltage, authentic” and said 2027 would be a major year for Channel 9, 9Now and Stan.
She also last week celebrated Nine extending its Australian Premier League broadcasting and streaming rights for another six years.
Ms Laing previously spent more than six years at Foxtel Group, where she served as chief commercial and content officer and managing director of Binge.
It marked her second stint at Nine after previously holding senior roles at the company, including managing director.
Her latest stint came during a period of significant restructuring and cost cutting across Nine.
The company has targeted $160m in cost reductions through to June 2027, according to The Australian Financial Review.
Nine’s free-to-air television business has also faced declining advertising revenue, while Stan has increased earnings despite a fall in subscriber numbers.
