
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

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.

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

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

ESPN Takes X Games Virtual
By Mark R. Smith published
Network provides immersive experience for skateboard, BMX events

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.

A Conversation with P. Harris Morris
By Mark R. Smith published
New Harris Broadcast president discusses company's role in an evolving media landscape

Broadcasters Formally Launch Mobile DTV
By Mark R. Smith published
The formality and almost celebratory tone of the Open Mobile Video Coalition’s press conference on Capitol Hill Thursday somewhat belied what had already occurred in the budding mobile DTV market.
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