The Daktronics Experience
All things Daktronics and LED industry related including trends we’re seeing, our recent projects and other cool features.
Episodes
Join Justin and Matt as they cover a packed month of announcements,10 news releases in total! From professional sports venues and universities to transportation hubs and international projects, the team recaps all the highlights and stories that made headlines in September.
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In this mini-series of episodes, we dive into Daktronics Services and all that entails. We’re starting with a conversation with Thair Kayed, Regional Services Manager in the Middle East. He shares his experiences working with Daktronics for 13 years, how our Dubai team sets customers up for success, how we remain available for support after the sale and much more.
When looking for the most out of their sponsorship, Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) looks to schools in need and then makes a big difference for their students and community. To hear how they do it, Justin and Matt spoke with Clark Rasmussen, Marketing Sponsorship Supervisor at ICCU. He shares the details of providing video displays and scoreboards for schools, the pillars they use to determine the right fit and how the impact la...
Justin and Matt recently sat down with Jim Vasgaard and Tye Dato to discuss Daktronics’ advancement into COB (Chip On Board) dvLED solutions for highly secure Federal Government and Military applications across the country. Discover the importance of the Fed/Gov & Military marketplaces choosing products that are designed, engineered, tested and built in the United States using global parts – and how Daktronics’ TAA-compliant d...
What has Daktronics been up to in the month of August 2025? Join Justin and Matt as they recap projects and events that were announced in the past month, from high schools to multi-use arenas to industry conferences and more.
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When Sidney Public Schools decided to install an outdoor video display at their stadium, they turned to Daktronics for consistency with their indoor installation from 2021. To hear the details of how they incorporated video displays into the high school setting and involved their students, Justin and Matt talked with Matt McKay, Sidney Public School’s Director of IT Services. He expands on the integration as well as his experiences...
We're back with another special edition of the podcast for our Women In Sports Online event! Nadalie Walsh is our guest with eight years under her belt as the gymnastics coach at the University of Illinois. She leans on her experiences there as well as Utah State, Ball State and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh as she empowers women in sports to reach their highest potential.
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- Women in Sports Webpage: https://www.d...
Join hosts Justin and Matt as they explore standout Daktronics projects and announcements from July 2025. From next-gen control systems and fuel price displays to major arena upgrades and landmark digital signage, this month’s highlights showcase the innovation and impact of our technology across sports, cities and beyond.
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Baseball has gone bananas lately and the Savannah Bananas are in high demand. To hear about Banana Ball, their history at Grayson Stadium and how they leverage a video board to elevate the already amazing game-day experience, Justin and Matt sat down with Jared Orton, the Bananas’ President.
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- The Savannah Bananas Website: https://thesavannahbananas.com/
- YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy9HnAelBMA
- Dakt...
When walking into a high school arena gives off a college atmosphere, you know the technology is having a big impact. To hear about that impact, Justin and Matt visited Huron High School in South Dakota to talk with Scott DeBoer and Michael Dramstad. Scott is the Activities Director and Huron Arena Manager while Michael is the Network Systems Engineer for the Huron School District. They dig into the technology, including the larges...
When event production takes center stage at Waunakee High School, Justin and Matt call up Jason McConnell to hear about it! Jason is the Director of Warrior Media and Video Content Coordinator for Athletics and he’s been part of a student-centric team that won a Daktronics DakClassroom Student Showcase Award this year for Best Overall Production and Best Use of Students in Production. He shares how their team works, the great thing...
Daktronics and Grass Valley have created a partnership to provide end-to-end production for live events. Justin and Matt visit with Greg Doggett, Grass Valley’s VP of Sales, NAM Sports, and Greg Fleischbein, Daktronics Professional Services, to provide the background of this partnership and what it means for the live event production world going forward. There will also be more conversations to share these details during the IDEA...
Join hosts Justin and Matt as they dive into six standout Daktronics projects from June 2025. From college and high school athletics to international smart city upgrades, this month’s highlights show the wide reach of our display technology.
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For this special edition of the podcast for Women In Sports, we had Alison Roscoe join us. She's the Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for Austin FC. With more than 20 years of experience in the sports industry, she shares her experiences and her journey from earning her master's degree in Sports Management from Eastern Michigan University to her current role in professional soccer.
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When thinking about a complete audiovisual experience, the audio portion has a lot of details going on in the background to make sure your experience is a positive one. To hear how we deliver the booming audio and ensure you hear every announcement clearly, Justin and Matt sat down with John Olsen, Daktronics National Audio Sales, and Dave Sturzenbecher, Daktronics Audio Applications Engineer. They share the types of venues and loc...
In this episode, Justin and Matt recap the highlights from May 2025, including several exciting Daktronics news releases. They cover the upcoming Women in Sports online event set for June. Plus, hear about recent display upgrades across the country including the University of Delaware softball, Auburn football, Centreville Bank Stadium and Huron High School. These all enhance the fan experience with Daktronics technology.
The iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium underwent a major LED display upgrade, including a massive Halo display. To hear about the impact it is having a Real Madrid C.F. matches, Justin and Matt sat down with Enrique Uriel, the club’s head of IT, and Ivan Del Rio, Daktronics lead sales on the project. The conversation includes the decision behind the stadium’s new halo, the rest of the displays installed throughout the stadium and how...
Join us as Justin and Matt dive into the latest Daktronics projects and product updates from April 2025. They break down multiple installations, including new LED video displays for the Akron RubberDucks, Chesapeake Baysox and UNC Wilmington. They also cover the massive upgrade at Allstate Arena, a groundbreaking partnership with the Tennessee Titans’ new Nissan Stadium and a cutting-edge esports setup at Syracuse University. Plus,...
We're back with another special edition of the podcast for our Women In Sports Online Event. We had Felisa Israel, Founder and Executive Producer of 10 Fold Entertainment, and Founder, Executive Director and Lead Instructor of the IMPACT Learning Institute, join the event. She talks about her experience in professional basketball's entertainment roles, her passion for curating memorable experiences, and connecting college students ...
In this episode, Justin and Matt are joined by Aaron Shephard, Daktronics Senior Project Manager, to talk about the upcoming Tennessee Titans project for their new Nissan Stadium which will be completed and opened in 2027. Aaron shares all about the 37 displays going into the new venue, including the unprecedented Ring of Fire, huge end zone displays, marquees and more.
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- News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/tenn...
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