
Mark J. Pescatore
Content Director at AV Technology Magazine
Modestly insightful observations on the professional AV industry and popular culture. My posts, my opinions.
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avnetwork.com | Mark J. Pescatore
InfoComm 2025 was a bit hit in Orlando, FL, in June. I've been attending InfoComm for decades, and I can honestly say I haven't felt this kind of energy since before the pandemic. An uninterrupted show floor across the Orange County Convention Center certainly helped—I'm really hoping the Las Vegas Convention Center renovations will be done before the show returns there next June.
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mixonline.com | Mark J. Pescatore
Orlando, FL (June 16, 2025)—If you’re looking for a weather-related metaphor, the forecast for the Pro AV industry is partly sunny…with a chance of tariffs. At InfoComm, AVIXA presented its annual Market Insights Lunch, a 90-minute primer on the current state of macroeconomic trends impacting the Pro AV industry. This year’s program, “The State of the Pro AV Industry: Convergence Realized!” was presented by Sean Wargo, VP of market insight, and Mike Sullivan-Trainor, senior industry analyst.
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2 weeks ago |
avnetwork.com | Mark J. Pescatore
SCN: What made you decide to start MSolutions? Eliran Toren: After five-and-a-half years at Valens, I felt ready to move into a new phase of my professional career. My work at Valens required excessive travel, and over that time I developed strong industry relationships. That included hundreds of installers and dealers, and I learned their pain points. In the process, I developed an abundance of ideas that would help them better address their needs and solve problems along the way.
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2 weeks ago |
avnetwork.com | Mark J. Pescatore
If you're looking for a weather-related metaphor, the forecast for the Pro AV industry is partly sunny…with a chance of tariffs. [All the InfoComm News, Products, and Insights for 2025]On Tuesday, AVIXA presented its annual Market Insights Lunch, a 90-minute primer on the current state of macroeconomic trends impacting the Pro AV industry.
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avnetwork.com | Wayne Cavadi |Mark J. Pescatore
Leading up to InfoComm 2025, SCN asked show exhibitors to discuss trends, technology, inspiration, and share insights of what they’ll show in their booths[Products, Sessions, Insights: InfoComm 2025 on AV Network]Today, Ken Frommert, president, ENCO talks AI and the latest in speech-to-text conversion. You may likeInfoComm 2025 Impulses: Audio-Technica's Ready to Listen—Are You?
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