
Mark J. Pescatore
Mark J. Pescatore, Ph.D., has been the content director of Systems Contractor News since 2021. During his career, he's hosted and programmed two ongoing regional industry trade shows (including Future B2B's AV/IT Summit), produced and hosted podcasts and webinars focused on the professional video marketplace, taught more than a dozen college communication courses, co-authored the book Working with HDV, and co-edited two editions of The Guide to Digital Television.
Latest articles by Mark J. Pescatore

Need Meets Opportunity: The Rise of Resimercial
By Mark J. Pescatore published
CEDIA attendees were looking to expand into commercial projects, as the convergence between the two integration areas continues to grow.

Editorial: It's the Mint with the Hole
By Mark J. Pescatore published
When's the last time you considered your brand?

5 Reasons to Subscribe to the SCN Newsletter
By Wayne Cavadi, Mark J. Pescatore published
All the Pro AV news and insights you need, five days a week, for FREE!

NDI: Driving AVoIP Workflows
By Mark J. Pescatore published
In an exclusive Q&A, NDI president Daniel Nergård talks selling points, growing markets, and industry challenges.

Editorial: Tom Sawyer Island's Lesson in Letting Go
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Whether it's Disney World or Pro AV technology, things change.

Review: A Study in Flexibility
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The Sennheiser Profile Wireless offers lavalier and handheld options in the field.

Panasonic Projector Business Sale Collapses
By Mark J. Pescatore published
How does this impact the newly launched Panasonic Projector & Display Corporation?

Executive Q&A: Innovation for Integrators
By Mark J. Pescatore published
According to Suzana Brady, SVP of worldwide sales and marketing, Cobalt Digital is gaining momentum in the Pro AV market.

Julian Phillips Talks 'LevAIthan' for AI Appreciation Day
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The author shares his inspiration for writing the book, why he enlisted AI as a co-author, and how AI technology is already changing the Pro AV landscape.

Editorial: Alliance Unveils GPMI, So Here We Go Again
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Are we on the brink of a new format war?

4 on the Floor: Lessons from InfoComm 2025
By Mark J. Pescatore published
A lively show floor provided perspective on several industry trends as well as a rather positive outlook on Pro AV's future.

Executive Q&A: HDBaseT and Beyond
By Mark J. Pescatore published
MSolutions CEO Eliran Toren talks USB-C, KVM, and the end of HDMI.

AVIXA Remains Positive on Industry Forecast
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The forecast for the Pro AV industry is partly sunny…with a chance of tariffs.

InfoComm 2025 Impulse: AI, AR, VR, and XR Capabilities with ENCO
By Wayne Cavadi published
Ken Frommert discusses trends, products, and what to expect at the ENCO booth this week.

Review: Shure's New Two-for-One Recording
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The MV7i microphone includes an interface that supports a second source for simplified interviews and more.

InfoComm 2025 Impulses: Audio, Cybersecurity, Analytics with Axis Communications
By Wayne Cavadi published
Chris Wildfoerster discusses what to expect at the Axis Communications booth in Orlando this June.

InfoComm 2025 Impulses: Matrox Video and the Convergence of Pro AV and Broadcast
By Wayne Cavadi published
Kim Brown discusses trends, products, and what to expect at the Matrox Video booth in Orlando this June.

InfoComm 2025 Impulses: Why NETGEAR Makes AV over IP Easy
By Wayne Cavadi published
John Henkel discusses trends, products, and what to expect at the NETGEAR booth in Orlando this June.

Editorial: More AI Action and Frustration
By Mark J. Pescatore published
After last year's AI headshot experiment, I decided to try the latest viral trend and turn myself into an action figure. What could go wrong?

InfoComm 2025 Impulses: USB-C, AI, and Analog Devices
By Wayne Cavadi published
Thomas Schultz discusses trends, products, and what to expect at the Analog Devices booth in Orlando this June.

InfoComm 2025 Impulses: Sustainability, ePaper, and PPDS on AI
By Wayne Cavadi published
Nick Begleries discusses trends, products, and what to expect at the PPDS booth in Orlando this June.

It's Time for InfoComm 2025
By Mark J. Pescatore published
AVIXA's Jenn Heinold expects plenty of convergence and AI talk in Orlando.

Exertis Almo Rebrands to Almo Pro AV
By Mark J. Pescatore published
It's a new name but business as usual for the industry distributor.

Gearing Up for InfoComm 2025 With Panasonic Projector & Display Americas
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Taka Uchida, chief executive officer of the new Panasonic Projector & Display Americas (PPNDA), recently sat down with Systems Contractor News to preview the company’s presence at InfoComm 2025 and what makes PPNDA different from the Panasonic Connect brand users know and love, as well as—perhaps even more importantly—what remains unchanged.
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