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
Falcons Debut ‘Halo Board’
By Mark R. Smith published
Eye-popping 360-degree display highlights New Mercedes Benz Stadium
Bringing Clarity to NFL Coverage
By Mark R. Smith published
Super, hyper motion, AR steal the show
Capital One Arena Shoots for Sharper Productions, More Opportunity
By Mark R. Smith published
Arena's new center-hung display features a 360-degree continuous video screen.
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
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.
ESPN Takes X Games Virtual
By Mark R. Smith published
Network provides immersive experience for skateboard, BMX events
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.
Fox, ESPN Gear Up for 2019 MLB
By Mark R. Smith published
League ups its use of POV cameras, data tracking.
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
MLB 2018: A Clearer Image
By Mark R. Smith published
TV Technology surveys the mobile production companies
A Conversation with P. Harris Morris
By Mark R. Smith published
New Harris Broadcast president discusses company's role in an evolving media landscape
TNT Makes the Most of Its Short NASCAR Season
By Mark R. Smith published
TNT is allocated just six spring Sundays per season to present its NASCAR coverage, much fewer than ESPN or Fox.
Content King at Golf Channel Now Crowned by IPV Curator
By Mark R. Smith published
Network launches new workflow system just in time for Masters
Miking the Summer Games
By Mark R. Smith published
When mic-ing up for a sporting event, consider that most U.S-based sound technicians who work on major league sports normally stick to those that are most popular domestically.
EAS-CAP Rules Now in Place, Though CAP Remains Uncertain
By Mark R. Smith published
With the deadline, a new issue arose concerning broadcast and cable operators not in compliance, even though they’ve technically had a number of years to prepare..