
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

Top Integrators 2023: The Talent Pool
By Mark J. Pescatore published
How challenging is hiring and retaining talent for the SCN Top 50 integrators of 2023?

Top Integrators 2023: Challenges for 2024
By Mark J. Pescatore published
According to the SCN Top 50 integrators of 2023, here are the biggest Pro AV challenges for 2024.

Top Integrators 2023: Meeting Equity
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The SCN Top 50 integrators of 2023 provide insights into better meetings for all attendees.

Top Integrators 2023: Top Growth Markets
By Mark J. Pescatore published
The SCN Top 50 integrators of 2023 share which vertical markets have shown the most growth for them this year.

SCN Top 50 Systems Integrators 2023
By Mark J. Pescatore published
It's been a year of mixed results, with some integrators seeing new highs while others lost revenue from installation projects.

Top Integrators 2023: Biggest Buzzwords
By Mark J. Pescatore published
What topics are top of mind for the SCN Top 50 integrators?

Executive Q&A: Under the Radar
By Mark J. Pescatore published
EvertzAV VP of engineering, Paulo Francisco, is ready to grow the company's Pro AV presence.

Editorial: Penny Wise, Ammo Round Foolish
By Mark J. Pescatore published
An experience at the shooting range provided an important reminder that you get what you pay for.

Executive Q&A: All About the Pixels
By Mark J. Pescatore published
Datapath's Mark Bohs, director of sales, Americas, talks video processing and the company's new Aetria control room solution.

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.
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