
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

Executive Q&A: Power to the Producers
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Vizrt's Ulrich Voigt, global head of product management is focused on elevating content creation.

SCN Stocking Stuffer: Aurora Multimedia CW-1 4K Converter
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Here’s a present you’ll want to hide. But you’ll love what it does.

SCN Insider: The Cameras Used on Disney's Upcoming Christmas Special
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Content director Mark J. Pescatore was at the Magic Kingdom when portions of this year's parade footage was shot.

Executive Q&A: Doing More with Meetings
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Telycam CEO and co-founder Aaron Xia is celebrating a decade of cameras for cloud-based conferencing.

Executive Q&A: Heading Toward HDR
By Mark J. Pescatore published
AJA president Nick Rashby sees an emphasis on improved imagery in Pro AV.

SCN Hybrid World Review: Insta360 Is Following the Action
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Gesture control, AI tracking, and other features help power the new Link 2 4K webcams.

Editorial: Expectations, Experiences, and the DMV
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Do your clients count on not being able to count on you?

Executive Q&A: Barco Celebrates 90 Years
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Peru Dharani, SVP of research, looks ahead at the company's commitment to technology and sustainability.

Kramer Americas Looks to Revise Prices, Build Business
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Operational efficiencies are bringing lower prices as the region continues to experience growth.

SCN Exclusive: Signage Ahoy!
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Join content director Mark J. Pescatore on a tour of the new Sun Princess and check out its full complement of LG displays.

Welcome WMAS
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Here's how this new wireless mic technology is poised to impact the Pro AV industry.

Executive Q&A: Built on Reliability
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Bogen VP of engineering John Minnick explains how the company has continued its long legacy with IP-based audio solutions.

Editorial: Lessons Learned from a Lost Tablet
By Mark J. Pescatore published
My forgotten piece of equipment is a reminder of how important it is to keep track of yours.

Executive Q&A: Startup Mode, Legacy Business
By Mark J. Pescatore published
CEO John Maier reflects on the first year of Bose Professional's independence.

CEDIA 2024: Resi Integrators Are Going Commercial
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Integrators and manufacturers continue to cross (or cross out) the line between residential and commercial projects.

Exertis Almo’s Dan Smith Talks E4 Experience
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Learn about the company’s series of E4 Experience traveling tech expos for the Pro AV industry.

Executive Q&A: Talking Points
By Mark J. Pescatore published
From analog partylines to cloud-based solutions, Clear-Com president Bob Boster helps keep Pro AV crews communicating.

Executive Q&A: Keeping Up with KVM
By Mark J. Pescatore published
IHSE's president and CEO, Manny Patel, explores Pro AV's shift toward display management systems.

Editorial: Some Old Things Can Be New Again
By Mark J. Pescatore published
What happens to your displaced equipment after the inevitable technology upgrade?

Executive Q&A: Head in the Cloud(s)
By Mark J. Pescatore published
swXtch.io co-founder Geeter Kyrazis touts the advantages of cloud-based workflows.

Executive Q&A: A Decade of Innovation
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Chief revenue officer Paul Richards reflects on the success of PTZOptics.

Back to School: Short-Throw Projectors Offer Advantages in the Classroom
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Educators can get closer to the action in smaller spaces with less shadowing.

Editorial: AI Can Help Us All Be Lions
By Mark J. Pescatore published
A little philosophy—and a major attitude adjustment—can change organizational structures.
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