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Bob Brillante

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Bob Brillante
Born
Robert John Brillante

February 27, 1959

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

Florida’s News Channel

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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

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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] until February 10th, 2020, after several postponements. Brillante left the network after only two months to "pursue other opportunities".[8]

Personal life

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Brillante is married to Dana Brillante. The couple currently resides in North Florida, maintaining a home in Tallahassee and on St. George Island.[9]

References

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  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. ^ Dobson, Byron. "Black News Channel co-founder, CEO Bob Brillante steps down two months after national launch". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
  9. ^ Staff Writer (Summer 2005). "Elegant Island Retreat". Living in Style Magazine.
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