Mark R. Smith
Mark R. Smith has covered the media industry for a variety of industry publications, with his articles for TV Technology often focusing on sports. He’s written numerous stories about all of the major U.S. sports leagues.
Based in the Baltimore-Washington area, the byline of Smith, who has also served as the long-time editor-in-chief for The Business Monthly, Columbia, Md., initially appeared in TV Technology and in another Futurenet publication, Mix, in the late ’90s. His work has also appeared in numerous other publications.
Latest articles by Mark R. Smith
NFL 2022: What's New in TV Tech
By Mark R. Smith last updated
What the networks have in store for the NFL season
Baseball is Back!
By Mark R. Smith published
Networks upgrade tech; Is Apple TV+ deal a harbinger for things to come?
MLB: Broadcasters Optimistic for 2021
By Mark R. Smith last updated
As fans return to stadiums, media production ramps up
Sinclair Inaugurates New Media Operations Center
By Mark R. Smith published
Atlanta-based facility will serve as a hub for Sinclair’s RSNs
With Venues Largely Fanless, Sports Audio Evolves
By Mark R. Smith published
Replicating the fan experience “as best we can”
Rangers’ New Stadium Display Powered by IP
By Mark R. Smith published
Globe Life Field features MLB’s first IP-based router
Recreating the Sports Fan Experience Virtually
By Mark R. Smith published
Television attempts to replicate the excitement of major league sports amid a pandemic
Esports Takes the Stage in North Hall
By Mark R. Smith published
Broadcasters discovered how they could get in the game with popular medium.
NAB: What’s New in the Sports Toolbox
By Mark R. Smith published
Graphics, AI and esports in focus
Fox, ESPN Gear Up for 2019 MLB
By Mark R. Smith published
League ups its use of POV cameras, data tracking.
Baseball’s ‘Big Picture’ Wows Fans
By Mark R. Smith published
HD videoboards at the nation’s Major League Baseball stadiums just keep getting bigger and better.
Conference SportsNets Upgrade Facilities
By Mark R. Smith published
Flexibility, scalability, adaptability and expandability.
ESPN Brings World Cup To U.S. Viewers
By Mark R. Smith published
ESPN’s coverage of the 2014 Fédération Internationale de Football Association World Cup has begun.
Dodgers Debut SportsNet LA
By Mark R. Smith published
The Los Angeles Dodgers and their ardent fan base can focus on the 2014 season, which will also be memorable for the establishment of SportsNet LA...
NAB: What’s New in the Field of Play
By Mark R. Smith published
A big trend this year was the continued emergence of products that combined the power of AI with metadata to enhance and expand the fan experience.
MLB 2018: A Clearer Image
By Mark R. Smith published
TV Technology surveys the mobile production companies
From the Rink to a Screen Near You
By Mark R. Smith published
Beyond the majors, streaming connects lesser-known hockey leagues to the fan base