
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

Biamp, ClearOne Execs Offer Further Clarity on Acquisition
By Mark J. Pescatore published
It's an asset purchase that didn't involve personnel, so where does that leave ClearOne employees and customers?

NHL Champion Florida Panthers Invest in Immersive Fan Experience at Amerant Bank Arena
By Mark J. Pescatore published
A new 360-degree video scoreboard and other AV upgrades provide plenty of opportunities to deliver information and generate excitement at the game.

Executive Q&A: Commercial AV Momentum
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Vanco's president, Mark Corbin, is navigating AI, tariffs, and the future of HDMI.

Review: Much More than Earbuds
By Mark J. Pescatore published
viaim's new RecDot offers AI recording and transcription.

Sennheiser Celebrates 80th Anniversary
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Engineers need room for crazy ideas—at least that's the winning philosophy behind the success of this family-owned audio giant.

Watch Today: SCN Punch List
By Mark J. Pescatore published
This new video series answers lingering Pro AV questions, and our inaugural episode is all about KVM.

Editorial: Is Courtroom AV Out of Order?
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Jury duty provides an up close and personal look at technology in use.

Executive Q&A: Knowledge is (Audio) Power
By Mark J. Pescatore published
In his new book, GraceNote's Michael Fay explains acoustic essentials for architects.

Executive Q&A: Gearing Up to Go National
By Mark J. Pescatore published
CEO Keith Conrad is committed to growth and diversification for 3G Productions.

Review: Insta360 Ushers in a New Wave of Speakerphones
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Its new upright Wave model is loud, stylish, and it's got AI.

Executive Q&A: Around the World
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Pufferfish CEO Stephen Patterson explains the appeal of spherical displays.

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
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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.
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