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

By Wayne Cavadi Published
Mitch Rauch of Powersoft discusses what to expect in Barcelona next month.

By Mark J. Pescatore Published
An unhurried, multi-year effort was designed to support product performance and technological progression.

By Wayne Cavadi Published
Rob Smith of Shure discusses what to expect in Barcelona next month.

By Wayne Cavadi Published
Amy Zhou of Magewell discusses what to expect in Barcelona next month.

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.

By Wayne Cavadi Published
Greg Boren of Marshall Electronics discusses what to expect in Barcelona next month.
By Mark J. Pescatore Published
Systems Contractor News welcomes this year's inductees into its Hall of Fame.

By Mark J. Pescatore Published
Why type when you can just talk? It's not quite that simple ... yet.

By Wayne Cavadi Published
Greg Boren of Marshall Electronics discusses what to expect in Barcelona next month.

By Wayne Cavadi Published
Duncan Miller from Adder discusses what to expect in Barcelona next month.

By Wayne Cavadi Published
Diana Lee from Opticis discusses what to expect in Barcelona next month.

By Mark J. Pescatore Published
The embarkation process provides keen insights you can apply to control systems.

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.

By Mark J. Pescatore Published
Can a consumer projector carve out a role in a professional office environment?

By Mark J. Pescatore Published
AVI-SPL CEO John Zettel talks acquisitions, managed services, and other challenges of today's top integrators.

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Learn how AI is impacting the businesses and projects of some of the SCN Top 50 integrators of 2025.

By Mark J. Pescatore Published
A sand sculpture provides an excellent reminder of the creativity of the Pro AV industry.

By Mark J. Pescatore Published
Get a grip—a better grip—for your handheld DSLR shoots.

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.

By Mark J. Pescatore Published
It’s a two-channel wireless mic system that doubles as a handheld.

By Mark J. Pescatore Published
The SCN Top 50 integrators of 2025 share how tariffs have impacted their business.

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.

By Mark J. Pescatore Published
According to SCN Top 50 integrators from 2025, these vertical markets experienced the most growth for them this year.
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