Hulu + Live TV will continue to be streamed in the Hulu app and offered as part of an entertainment-focused bundle with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. Fubo will continue to serve viewers in the Fubo app.

Liberty Media and Liberty Global chairman John Malone, 84, said he will step down from those positions on January 1 and transition into the role of chairman emeritus. Malone will also resign from the board of directors of both Liberty Media and Liberty Global at that time. Malone has had a hand in the creation of several cable companies and networks, and earlier this year he resigned as a board member of Warner Bros. Discovery. Robert “Dob” Bennett will assume the role of chairman of Liberty Media in January, and current Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries will add the chairman’s title at that company.

“Taraji brings tremendous vision, commitment and creative fearlessness to every project, making her a truly inspiring partner,” said FOX Entertainment Studios’ Hannah Pillemer, head of scripted entertainment, and Allison Wallach, head of unscripted entertainment.

“Together with TPH Entertainment, we’re excited to empower new voices and develop projects that both entertain and captivate today’s audiences.”

PBS released its premiere slate for November, with “Life After” debuting on November 3 at 10p on “Independent Lens,” Frontline’s “The Rise of Germany’s New Right” on November 4 at 10p and “The Pigeon Hustle” at 8p on November 5 on Nature. On November 5-12, “Nova” premieres “Operation Space Station” at 9p, while the streaming debut of season 2 of “Murder in the Mountains” drops on “Walter Presents” November 7. “Great Performances” premieres “Tiler Peck: Suspending Time” at 9p on November 7.

The History Channel will premiere “The Warfighters: Battle Stories” this Veterans Day November 10 at 8p. The two-hour event delves into some of the most harrowing operations of the War on Terror. The special is presented by USAA and is hosted by retired Col. Michail “Gus” Huerter,​ who served 28 years in the US Army. Serving for eight combat tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and other parts of the Middle East and now part of USAA’s Military Affairs team, Colonel Huerter introduces viewers to true stories of brotherhood, sacrifice and resilience that honor the warriors who fought on the frontlines, while shedding light on the cost and courage of combat.

NBC’s “On Brand with Jimmy Fallon” wraps its debut season with a finale episode on October 31 at 8p featuring Therabody and a surprise cameo from NFL MVP Josh Allen, the wellness company’s first-ever Performance Advisor. Therabody Founder Dr. Jason Wersland and Chief Marketing Officer John Solomon engage the final four creatives at the agency to create spec commercials highlighting the Theragun Sense 2nd Gen. They also play a part in selecting the winner of the competition series (Innovator of the Year), who receives the $100K grand prize.

Connected TV (CTV) streaming in internet-enabled homes reached 96.4 million households, an increase of 849,000 year over year. The time spent streaming rose to 13.9 billion hours, a 6% increase year over year. The average household watched content from 6.9 streaming services, reflecting modest growth as the market reaches maturity.

For many households, creator-driven video sits alongside premium series, sports and films as everyday viewing. Platforms like YouTube are no longer viewed as “separate categories” but as integral parts of the streaming diet. As the report points out, “more than half of U.S. households stream YouTube content monthly for free.”

“Consumers are navigating crowded streaming options with the clear intention that they want value, simplicity and content that’s easy to access,” said Jen Carton, SVP, Product Management, at Comscore. “This year’s State of Streaming reflects that shift and shows how FAST and ad-supported options are meeting those needs in a way that’s culturally resonant and commercially viable. For Comscore, our mission is to illuminate this transformation and help the industry understand what’s next.”

“A Life’s Worth,” a documentary series about Swedish UN peacekeepers during the Bosnian War, will premiere in the U.S. on European streamer Viaplay on Thursdays October 30-November 27.

New research from Hightouch reveals that even though marketers most often cite tools as their top pain point, 75% of the time the reason is disconnected data. In its new report, “Has Martech Failed Marketers?,” Hightouch analyzed 384 conversations with marketing leaders and uncovered a disconnect between ambition and execution. Even as AI dominates industry discussions, most teams say they cannot fully activate their tech stack or personalize experiences the way they want to.

“Marketers are realizing that AI cannot be effective when bad data is its context,” said Tejas Manohar, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Hightouch. “The next wave of marketing innovation is not about adding more software; it is about activating the data foundation that makes AI actually work.”

Other key findings include: 95% of marketers struggle to find or target their audiences effectively; 75% of martech pain points trace back to data issues rather than the tools themselves; 10% of marketers feel they’re using AI effectively today, but 75% want to use AI more often and for more use cases; fewer than 2% believe they’re using AI for personalization successfully; and less than 1% feel they’ve achieved one-to-one personalization.

NewsNation says it was the only cable news network to deliver total audience growth across prime time and total day viewership in October, according to Nielsen data. Prime-time viewership at the cable news network increased by more than 20% with an average of 108,000 total viewers, while the 25-54 demographic rose by 10% with 12,000 viewers. According to NewsNation, “CUOMO” at 8p had the largest percentage growth in prime time this month, the program’s third-year anniversary, up 45% in total viewers (185,000 viewers) and up 50% in adults 25-54 (18,000 viewers). Since launch month, “CUOMO” has grown by more than 25% percent in total viewership. The network also ranked as the fastest-growing cable news network in year-over-year total day viewers for the month of October compared to the same period last year, with an increase of nearly 20% in total day audience, averaging 56,000 total viewers. On the weekend, all shows airing from 7a to 4p posted double-digit growth in total viewers, with “Morning in America” with Hena Doba increasing by nearly 50%.

Building on the success of the existing FIFA+ service, the new “Global Home of Football” platform on DAZN will combine live and on-demand top-tier football content, highlights and exclusive behind-the-scenes access from more than 100 men’s and women’s national teams and club leagues. Additionally, a multichannel news service will be offered in multiple languages. The schedule will be comprised of hourly news capsules, a weekly analysis show and on-demand content such as documentaries, interviews and series. The FIFA+ platform will launch in 2026, the year of the next FIFA World Cup.

Monumental Sports Network unveiled its college basketball broadcast schedule, continuing its partnerships with George Mason University (VA), George Washington University (D.C.), Hampton University (VA), Towson University (MD), and the University of Richmond (VA). Throughout the 2025-26 season, MNMT will showcase 72 college basketball games — the most in network history — including matchups from all three jurisdictions across the DMV. This year’s 34 women’s matchups are also MNMT’s most ever.

The All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN) has launched on DirecTV’s MyFree DirecTV, bringing live basketball, soccer, volleyball and other events to viewers over the next several weeks. AWSN recently added live and library content from more than 25 professional women’s leagues across several sports, including basketball (3XBA, FIBA 3×3 WS and WNBL), soccer (UEFA, OBOS Damallsvenskan, Queens League and Saudi Women’s Premier League), softball (Athletes Unlimited and NY RISE), volleyball (Athletes Unlimited) and tackle football (WFA). AWSN’s free live competition will showcase Athletes Unlimited volleyball, WNBL basketball and OBOS Damallsvenskan soccer throughout November.

Secuoya Studios named Alfredo Bermúdez de Castro Berbel Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he will lead the studio’s overall operations management, oversee the organizational development of its various divisions and drive process optimization with the goal of enhancing production capacity and global positioning.

MiQ named Jordan Bitterman as its Global CMO, following a successful stint in the role on a consulting basis earlier this year.

iSpot named Julie Van Ullen as its new President and Chief Revenue Officer. She will report to CEO and Founder Sean Muller and will oversee sales, marketing and customer success, as well as leading client-focused data science teams.

Criteo appointed Edouard Dinichert as Chief Customer Officer effective December 1. Dinichert will lead global sales and operations for Criteo’s Performance Media business.

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