Not all live events have a full season of event production. To hear how our team handles week-long major events, Justin and Matt spoke with Brent Smith, Senior Art Director for Daktronics Creative Services. He shares his history of making digital content, how the Creative Services team works with these large events to create content on the fly and …

Inside the walls of Daktronics, engineering and assembly of displays isn’t the only thing taking place. Every component used in our systems is tested. To hear all about the testing and so much more, Justin and Matt are joined by Paul Gilk, Daktronics Vice President of Quality, Reliability and Serviceability. Links: Daktronics Lab Services Webpage: …

Joining us for our Women In Sports Online Event, Myra Miles shares her experiences with Vestavia Hills Schools including her journey from coaching to athletic directing. She expands on what it takes to oversee successful athletic programs and how her experiences could help others reach their goals. Links: Women in Sports Webpage: https://www.daktro…

When it comes to installing an LED video display on the side of a mountain for ski slopes, Auviso and Daktronics come together to find a solution. To hear about this project and the use of helicopters to complete the installation, Justin and Matt sat down with Martin Elmiger and Markus Bucher with Auviso at the Daktronics International Partner Conf…

When providing the best possible game-day presentation, it’s critical to have the most up-to-date systems and applications at your fingertips. Justin and Matt discuss this aspect of event production with Daktronics Applications Engineer Mark Natale as well as many other aspects of the control room.Von Daktronics

If you’re interested in video and technology in high school, the door is open with opportunities! To hear how one student turned his hobby into a part-time job that led to game-day production at the college level, Justin and Matt sat down with Brandon Shih, a Business Marketing Student and game-day operator at Mizzou. Links: Daktronics Crew Connect…

When demonstration times are limited and showing the details of how something works is critical, high-resolution LED technology is certainly the answer. This is what Justin and Matt learned by talking with Mike Winter, President of Worthington Tractor Parts, Inc. He shares his company’s story from getting started to becoming a global enterprise inc…

The University of Colorado Boulder added new LED technology to its stadium to ensure Folsom Field was ready for Prime Time in 2024. To hear all about the project, from ideation to installation and much more, Justin and Matt sat down with Jason Depaepe, Deputy Athletic Director, and Deric Swanson with BuffVision, both at the University of Colorado. …

When it comes to providing a great live event experience, Katee LaPoff, Chief Technology Officer at the Oak View Group, knows all about selecting the right technology for the job. Justin and Matt spoke with her to hear about her history in the industry, the process of looking at the correct solution for each venue and so much more. Links: Oak View …

Finding your way around an airport and enjoying your time while you are there can all be helped with LED technology. To hear all about this marketplace, the trends we’re seeing and the opportunities for the future, Justin and Matt spoke with Kevin Palmeter, Daktronics’ airport market manager. Links: Daktronics Airports Website: www.daktronics.com/a…

When it comes to basketball games at Little Caesars Arena, the Detroit Pistons bring the venue to life for their players and fans. To hear about all the details of the technology, integration and event experience, Justin and Matt were joined by Mike Willaert, Senior Vice President of Facilities and Construction, Casey Beauford, Broadcast Engineer, …

As a venue that’s been hosting amazing events for 15+ years, T-Mobile Center in Kansas City has used LED technology to elevate the experience of its patrons. To hear how they leverage this technology, Justin and Matt sat down with Brian Doll, Director of Facilities Presentation. He shares his history with the venue, the events they host and the det…

Joining us for our Women In Sports Online Event, Jennifer Hammond shares her experiences of working her way up to be the 2023 Michigan Sportscaster of the Year as a sports reporter for Fox 2 News - Detroit. With her strong history of working in sports, she gives her advice on being prepared and leveraging your strengths to achieve your goals. Links…

In our final episode from the NACDA Series, we're sharing the first and last conversations we had at the show! Our last conversation was with Ira Akers, Co-Founder, and Christopher Saccoccia, Head of Global Events, both with CUE Audio, who share the company's history and how it enhances the live event experience. Also, our first conversation with L…

The Detroit Tigers recently installed the second-largest display in professional baseball at Comerica Park. To hear how they leverage that display and the many others around the ballpark, Justin and Matt sat down with Stan Fracker, Operational Director of Broadcast and AV Systems, and Pete Soto, Vice President of Game Presentation, both with Illich…

Our next NACDA Series episode features Justin and Matt talking with Richard Kilwein, Assistant AD of Marketing from UC San Diego, as well as Ciara Gresham and Terreon Randolph, both are Associate Directors of Fan Engagement at Baylor University. They share the important aspects of athletics that they are working in today as well as their experience…

We recently hosted our High School Video Summit to expand and grow video system experiences. To hear what it’s like to attend the summit, Justin and Matt are joined by Willie Thomas, Director of Media Integration for Robinson ISD. He shares his experience as well as the great things he’s doing with his video display productions and AV Department in…

In this next episode from our NACDA Series, Justin and Matt are joined by Makayla Nichols, Academic Advisor from James Madison University, and Nestor Osorio, Director of Athletics at Walla Walla University. They share their experiences in the collegiate space, their thoughts on the NACDA Convention and the importance of the mental aspect of athleti…

Applications Engineers at Daktronics really figure out how to take ideas and make them work using our video displays and technology. To hear all the behind-the-scenes information, Justin and Matt are joined by Michael Cruz, longtime Daktronics Applications Engineer. He shares his experiences and what it’s like to be putting video displays to work f…

Next up from our NACDA series, Justin and Matt are joined by Lynn Nabi, Athletic Director at Dallas College, as well as Candynce Boney, Associate Director at Baylor University, and Alexis Barns, Learning Specialist at Baylor University. They dive into their history and how they emerged into the roles they have today with their respective institutio…

Next up from our NACDA series, Justin and Matt are joined by Dallas Clifford, Marketing and Fan Engagement Coordinator at Utah Tech University, Mishon Ruesch, Marketing and Fan Engagement Coordinator at UNLV, and Adam Riley, Director of Ticket Sales and Operations at University of South Dakota. The conversation digs into their roles, their experien…

We’re always working to innovate and improve our products and services, and our Camino solution is something we’ve targeted with specific ideas for new features. To hear about those features and capabilities, Justin and Matt are joined by Eric Edens, Daktronics Camino Solutions Engineer. He explains what Camino is, what it can do and our plans for …

With new technology at their fingertips, Sporting Kansas City is putting on a great match-day experience at Children’s Mercy Park. To get a look behind the scenes, Justin and Matt sat down with Josh Blackford, Vice President of Operations and GM at Children’s Mercy Park, and Blake McFarland, Director of Match Experience for Sporting Kansas City. Th…

In our special NACDA series, we recorded from our booth in the trade show exhibit hall. To kick things off, we spoke with our President and CEO Reece Kurtenbach to hear about our history with NACDA and the college marketplace. We then spoke with NACDA’s Dana LeRoy about the convention, their mission and Daktronics. Finally, we talked with our own E…

Augustana University recently opened the new Midco Arena in Sioux Falls, SD. To hear about the entire project, including their centerhung LED display system, Justin and Matt visited the arena and were joined by Josh Morton, VP of Athletics, and Luke Groth, Associate AD of Operations. Links: News release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/augustana-un…

Faith Gustafson, Daktronics Services Supervisor, joins Justin and Matt to share the details of DakClassroom and how it helps schools prepare their teachers and students to run their video displays for live events. They discuss how to get started, create content, run the show, and sell sponsorships. Links: DakClassroom Sign Up: daktronics.com/dakcla…

In a career, experience with a company goes a long way. To hear about experiences from marching band to field services to becoming the OOH and On-Premise Service Market Manager at Daktronics, Justin and Matt talk with Sherman Dugas. He shares his journey of working at Daktronics and how he leans on those experiences in his recent change in roles at…

When a massive direct-view LED video wall is installed to make a completely immersive experience, teams collaborate to make sure it’s a successful project. To hear all the details of this project for Flogistix, Justin and Matt are joined by Ali Sylvester, Director of Business Solutions at Flogistix, and Kyle Kempf, CTS-I Director of Commercial Audi…

Adam Gilliland, Daktronics Product Manager, stopped by our studio to share the details of our latest Flip-Chip COB product. He explains what the Chip On Board (COB) product is, what we’ve done to differentiate our product line and how it will serve the industry. Links: Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JAmw-dSWND0?si=DvpmRie8DBxys8Wd…

The National Sports Forum (NSF) is hosting its Spring Summit – a virtual event that is now FREE thanks to a Daktronics sponsorship. To hear about this event and what attendees can expect, Justin and Matt spoke with Will Ellerbruch, Daktronics National Sales Manager. He’s a long-time attendee of NSF and will be hosting one of the sessions during the…

As we continue to innovate and expand the capabilities and uses of our All Sport Pro, Justin and Matt are once again joined by Chris Johnson, Sport Show Product Manager for Daktronics to hear all of the details. This includes what’s new for our customers, how it streamlines the integration and much more. Links: All sport pro website: https://www.da…

As digital signage applications expand, the technology that supports those applications is advancing as well. To hear how Daktronics is providing powerful solutions for these digital signs, Justin and Matt talked with Bill Hadsell, Daktronics control system product manager, and Lisa Silveira, Daktronics digital signage business manager. They share …

The opportunities that come along with a video display at a high school are more than meets the eye. To hear about the additional uses of a new display at Hibbing High School, Justin and Matt spoke with Keith Turner, Hibbing’s Activities Director. He shares his experiences with the technology and how it supports multiple initiatives for his school.…

The South Bend Cubs are on their third Daktronics display dating back to their first installation nearly 20 years ago in 2005. To hear about the evolution of technology at Four Winds Field, Justin and Matt are joined by Chris Hagstrom-Jones, Cubs Assistant General Manager of Marketing and Media. He shares his history with the team, his experiences …

As FrameWrx evolves to offer more templates and editing capabilities, Justin and Matt sat down with Mark Eisenstadt, Daktronics Professional Services Manager, to hear all about it. He shares how FrameWrx came to be, how it helps customers create professional-looking content for their displays, and how it is now expanding to include business and com…

As the college basketball world prepares for the madness of championship tournaments, Daktronics also prepares to support multiple games at facilities hosting the tournament. To hear the details, Justin and Matt talk with Brandon McRae, Daktronics account manager for live events. He shares the preparation, on-site support and other activities the c…

Patti Phillips, the CEO of Women Leaders in Sports, the nation's premier organization for developing, connecting and championing women to advance and be powerful influencers in sports, joined our recent Women In Sports Online Event. She shares her experiences in the industry, how she leverages her relationships across sports and hiring firms, and h…

When getting ready for your sports season to begin, your technology is something you might want to start looking at as soon as possible. To hear how you can get prepped and ready, we talk with David Reynhout, Customer Success Specialist in the Daktronics Services Department. He shares about pre-season checks we offer, things to look for on your own…

Our latest Women In Sports online event features Alicia Longworth, Executive Associate Athletics Director of External Operations for the University of Tennessee. She talks about her experience of working in the SEC with a focus on keeping fans coming back for more. Links: Personal Development List: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/wlgxgnrhsm/wis_-per…

To talk about the video board production at Kutztown University, Justin and Matt are joined by Marisa Bragg, a student-athlete, and Renee Hellert, Kutztown’s Athletic Director. They share how things have been going in the first year with their video display, how the display brought opportunities to Marisa and other students on campus, and much more…

Building a class around event production and giving students real-world experiences is what Bryce Budoff did at Centennial High School. Bryce is the Film & TV Instructor but that title covers many more areas. In visiting with Justin and Matt, we dive into everything taking place at the school as well as the behind-the-scenes of the Peoria Student B…

Chris Pankonin recently joined our team as an Event Production Supervisor and he has a great deal of experience in the live events industry. Justin and Matt sat down with him and heard about his previous journeys from Nebraska to Oregon to Daktronics and everything in between. Links Daktronics Professional Services Website: www.daktronics.com/profe…

When it comes to signing up for an internship, JaeLeigh Mittelstaed suggests taking the leap! She joined our team as a sales intern in 2023 and shares details of how her internship was different than she initially expected including how she worked with multiple different markets the company serves and some life skills she took away from the experie…

For this Women In Sports online event, we invited Leslie Slovak, Executive Director of Athletics for the Richardson Independent School District and President-Elect for the Texas High School Athletic Director's Association, to share her experiences and talk about "Chasing Opportunities to Serve." Links: Women in Sports Webpage: https://www.daktronic…

Video displays come in all shapes and sizes, and that’s never more apparent than when we partner with DCL (Design Communications Ltd) to bring out-side-the-box projects for our customers. Justin and Matt had a conversation with DCL Vice President Mike McCarthy to hear about these types of projects from channel letters to twisting indoor displays an…

When BSN Sports Construction and Varsity Brands toured Daktronics this fall, they sat down in our studios for a conversation about their business, how they work with schools and how they work with Daktronics to bring new technology into those school’s facilities. Joining Justin and Matt for this conversation are Julie Jackson, Vice President of Var…

When it comes to signage standards for transportation applications, there are terms such as ITS, NEMA and TS4. Justin and Matt talked with Jason Morrison, Daktronics market manager for ITS, Parking and Public Transport as well as NEMA Committee Chair, to understand the meaning of all of those terms. They also discuss the new TS4 standard that was r…

ON-SITE PODCAST: Gillette Stadium just completed a massive renovation project in the north end zone as they continually elevate the game-day experience for their fans. To dig into the details, Justin and Matt visited the stadium and spoke with Doug Klausen, Senior Director of AV & Broadcast Systems, and Woody Benisek-Beal, Director of Construction …

The digital signage market has changed and evolved over the years and Jill Gustofson, sales at Indigo Signs has witnessed many of those signage advancements firsthand. Justin and Matt sat down with her to hear all about it, including how LED technology has changed things, how Indigo Signs leverages that technology for its customers and more. Links:…

We recently implemented FrameWrx at Sioux Valley High School where its students are using this design platform to build their game-day experience and so much more. Justin and Matt visited with Tyler Bolstad, the school’s principal, to hear just how they are using this new offering and how it helps the students learn and grow with the technology at …