
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: Embracing Alliances
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Apantac president Thomas Tang sees opportunity in AV-over-IP interoperability.

SCN Hybrid World Review: 3 Talking Points for the Jabra Speak2 55 Speakerphone
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Bluetooth functionality for your phone calls and videoconferences is just part of the appeal for this portable audio accessory.

Executive Q&A: Inclusion through Audio
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Listen Technologies CEO Maile Keone celebrates 25 years of assistive listening systems.

Executive Q&A: Technology Meets Vibe
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Company president Dave Malekpour Reflects on 30 years of Pro Audio Design...and Snoop Dogg, of course.

Editorial: The Power of Corporate Culture
By Mark J. Pescatore published
What is your company doing to hire and retain Pro AV talent?

CEDIA 2023: Blurred Lines
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The overlap is growing between commercial and residential integration, but how is technology being shared between markets?

Executive Q&A: Simplified Systems through Standards
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Steven Cogels, PlexusAV's global director of business development, embraces IPMX for new AVoIP solutions.

Review: Show and Tell
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The new AVer A30 universal camera brings flexibility to classrooms.

Review: How Ultimate Support Systems’ New Boom Mic Stand Is Dressed for Success
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The BCM-300 deluxe broadcast mic stand has several features to make sure your boom mic looks professional.

Executive Q&A: A Connected World
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Neutrik America's vice president of technology, Fred Morgenstern, shares his company's 'do it right' attitude.

Executive Q&A: 'This Is Different'
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Jamie Trader, vice president of HARMAN Professional's global product line management video and control (AMX), explains how the company's role in Pro AV is being reimagined.

AV/IT Summit Editorial: Is Your Office a Magnet for Employees?
By Mark J. Pescatore published
According to AV/IT Summit keynote speaker Kay Sargent, today's workplace need to be an experience, not an environment.

Clancy: Crestron Answering Hybrid Workforce Needs
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The company's new chief sales officer—and former integrator—talks about the technology needs of in-office and off-site employees.

Classroom Projectors: What You Need to Know for the First Day of School
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Manufacturers deliver brightness and other critical features for educational settings, but the DLP/LCD debate continues.

SCN Hybrid World Review: Shokz OpenComm2 UC Headset
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Does the new version outperform the original?

Executive Q&A: Sound Advice for AoIP
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Barix CEO Reto Brader emphasizes the importance of audio transport.

Editorial: Random Thoughts from InfoComm 2023
By Mark J. Pescatore published
SCN's content director had a packed schedule at the show. Here are a few exhibitors that caught his attention.

Executive Q&A: Complex Systems, Simple Operations
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Lightware president Jason Tirado celebrates 25 years of Pro AV signal management.

Executive Q&A: Changing the Topology of AV
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Aurora Multimedia CEO/CTO Paul Harris is looking to reinvent conference room control.

Show Floor Insights: 3 Headlines from InfoComm 2023
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The Pro AV industry is poised for prosperity, projector data sends mixed messages, and audio powerhouse Sennheiser introduced a what?!?

SCN Hybrid World Review: Why Jabra's Evolve2 65 Flex Headset Might Be the Right Fit for Your Office
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Amazing ANC and a really useful app help set this headset apart.

AVIXA CEO Labuskes Is Ready for the InfoComm 2023 Show Floor—Are You?
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The show floor opens tomorrow. Today is the "time to be excited."

Editorial: Is Your Digital Signage as Good as DFW's Restroom?
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Content creators need to find the balance between information and aesthetics.
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