Princell Hair joins The Black News Channel as president and chief executive officer of the 24-hour news network that describes itself as “culturally specific to the diverse views of the Black community.” He succeeds former cable lobbyist and regional cable network executive Bob Brillante as president.
The announcement was made by Chairman and interim CEO J.C. Watts. With the announcement of a new CEO, Watts will return to his role as chairman. Hair’s appointment is effective immediately.
Hair brings a background in diverse platforms including general management, experience leading a national news network, a regional sports business and several local television news departments. He has reimagined programming lineups in his career discovering new, engaging talent, enhancing linear audience reach and vastly growing digital user engagement.
