
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

Review: Insta360 Welcomes New Webcams
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Introduced at CES 2026, two new Link 2 Pro models deliver improved video and audio, along with access to an AI meeting assistant.

ISE Insiders 2026: How Riedel Communications Simplifies Complexity in AV and Broadcast Control
By Wayne Cavadi published
Greg Boren of Marshall Electronics discusses what to expect in Barcelona next month.
SCN Hall of Fame 2026
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Systems Contractor News welcomes this year's inductees into its Hall of Fame.

Editorial: Let's Talk about a Voice-First Future
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Why type when you can just talk? It's not quite that simple ... yet.

ISE Insiders 2026: Marshall to Simplify Production Workflows on the Show Floor
By Wayne Cavadi published
Greg Boren of Marshall Electronics discusses what to expect in Barcelona next month.

ISE Insiders 2026: Adder Technology Talks Virtual Production and IP KVM
By Wayne Cavadi published
Duncan Miller from Adder discusses what to expect in Barcelona next month.

ISE Insiders 2026: High-Resolution Video, USB-C, and More In Store from Opticis
By Wayne Cavadi published
Diana Lee from Opticis discusses what to expect in Barcelona next month.

Editorial: UI Lessons from the Fuselage
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The embarkation process provides keen insights you can apply to control systems.

Executive Q&A: Can I Take Your Digital Signage Order?
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Following its acquisition of Signagelive, Navori Labs is focused on analytics, AI, and digital menu boards, according to chief product officer Jason Cremins.

Review: ViewSonic LX60HD Is Ready for Work and Play
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Can a consumer projector carve out a role in a professional office environment?

Executive Q&A: The Winning Strategy
By Mark J. Pescatore published
AVI-SPL CEO John Zettel talks acquisitions, managed services, and other challenges of today's top integrators.

Top Integrators 2025: AI Impacts
By Mark J. Pescatore last updated
Learn how AI is impacting the businesses and projects of some of the SCN Top 50 integrators of 2025.

Editorial: All's Fair in Projection Mapping
By Mark J. Pescatore published
A sand sculpture provides an excellent reminder of the creativity of the Pro AV industry.

SCN Stocking Stuffer: Sony GP-VPT3
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Get a grip—a better grip—for your handheld DSLR shoots.

Top Integrators 2025: The Talent Challenge
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Is hiring and retaining talent still a challenge in the Pro AV industry? Some of the SCN Top 50 integrators of 2025 share employment strategies.

SCN Stocking Stuffer: Sennheiser Profile Wireless
By Mark J. Pescatore published
It’s a two-channel wireless mic system that doubles as a handheld.

Top Integrators 2025: Tariff Talk
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The SCN Top 50 integrators of 2025 share how tariffs have impacted their business.

Top Integrators 2025: Top Trends for 2026
By Mark J. Pescatore published
What will Pro AV's hottest technologies be next year? Check out these predictions from some of the SCN Top 50 integrators of 2025.

Top Integrators 2025: Vertical Growth
By Mark J. Pescatore published
According to SCN Top 50 integrators from 2025, these vertical markets experienced the most growth for them this year.
SCN Top 50 Systems Integrators 2025
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Some companies grew revenue while reducing installs. Wait, what?

SCN Stocking Stuffer: Blackmagic Camera ProDock
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Turn your phone into a professional production camera, complete with BNC connectivity.

Executive Q&A: A New Dimension to Operational Awareness
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Parker Group founder and CEO Valerie Parker is changing the multiview game for control rooms with AVenue.

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?
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