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.
  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.
  4. Scott, Rocky (December 3, 2003). "Comcast to Drop Florida News Channel Due to Lack of Viewer Interest". PC World.
  5. Shabazz, Saeed (February 28, 2003). "Black network to air 24-hour cable news show". FinalCall.com News.
  6. Deggans, Eric (February 24, 2003). "A 'CNN' for black viewers". St. Petersburg Times.
  7. Umstead, R. Thomas (February 10, 2003). "Startup Preps Startup: MBC to Try News Net". Multichannel News.
  8. Staff Writer (Summer 2005). "Elegant Island Retreat". Living in Style Magazine.
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