Bob Brillante

Robert John Brillante (born February 27, 1959) is a cable television manager and executive. A former partner in the now defunct Florida’s News Channel, [1] he is currently the chief executive officer of the Black News Channel.[2]

Bob Brillante
Born
Robert John Brillante

February 27, 1959{

Florida’s News Channel

Florida's News Channel used virtual reality news environments with customized local scenery in each of Florida’s seven major television markets.[3] FNC was forced off the air when Comcast canceled all broadcasts "due to lack of viewer interest."[4]

Black News Channel

In 2003, Brillante announced plans to start the Black Television News Channel.[5] Despite a pilot newscast begun in 2003, the network never went on the air.[6][7]

Personal life

Brillante is married to Dana Brillante. The couple currently resides in North Florida, maintaining a home in Tallahassee and on St. George Island.[8]

References
  1. Leon, Hortense (January 22, 1996). "Showdown in Florida". Multichannel News. |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  2. Live from Tallahassee, Black News Channel plans national launch next month. Tallahassee Democrat, January 16, 2020.
  3. Straeb, Matt (August 1999). "The Reality of the Virtual Set". Broadcast Engineering. |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  4. Scott, Rocky (December 3, 2003). "Comcast to Drop Florida News Channel Due to Lack of Viewer Interest". PC World. |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  5. Shabazz, Saeed (February 28, 2003). "Black network to air 24-hour cable news show". FinalCall.com News. |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  6. Deggans, Eric (February 24, 2003). "A 'CNN' for black viewers". St. Petersburg Times. |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  7. Umstead, R. Thomas (February 10, 2003). "Startup Preps Startup: MBC to Try News Net". Multichannel News. |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  8. Staff Writer (Summer 2005). "Elegant Island Retreat". Living in Style Magazine. |access-date= requires |url= (help)
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