The Daktronics Experience

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 Conference in July.

Links:

• News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/daktronics-and-grass-valley-announce-strategic-partnership-to-deliver-end-to-end-venue-solutions
• IDEA Website: www.ideaontheweb.org

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.

Links:

• University of St. Thomas Brings Light to New Multipurpose Arena with Daktronics Displays
• Roadways in Riyadh Municipality Inform Drivers with 36 Daktronics LED Displays
• Daktronics Announces First-Annual DakClassroom Student Showcase Award Winners
• Assumption High School Expands Sports Media Opportunities for Young Women
• Wake Forest University Brings Elevated Volleyball Experience with Daktronics Displays
• Continuous Centerhung Coming to the University of Nebraska at Omaha from Daktronics

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.

Links:

• Women in Sports Webpage:  https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/events/women-in-sports
• Women in Sports News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/daktronics-women-in-sports-online-event-set-for-april-2025

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 locations where we install our sound systems, the levels of competition at live event venues that we can help with, the customization and design-build capabilities for our audio systems, and so much more.

Links:

• Daktronics Audio Webpage: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/products/audio-systems

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.

• Women In Sports Online Event in June Focuses On Insights from Coaching and Athletics Business Experience
  • Registration Link: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/events/women-in-sports
• University of Delaware Brings Large Video Upgrade to Softball Games with Daktronics Technology
• Auburn University Adds to Football Experience with Daktronics Upgrade
• Daktronics Brings LED Displays to Life for Centreville Bank Stadium
• Huron High School Elevates Live Event Experience with Daktronics Digital Display Installation

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 they are using the technology to entertain fans at every event.

Links:

• Daktronics News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/daktronics-new-real-madrid-official-stadium-supplier
• Real Madrid Project Highlight Video: https://youtu.be/-mbnoyWWqXU?si=HvlEAaOKW0b5_LN4
  
  

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, they introduce Live Switch, a new video production tool aimed at high schools and small-scale productions. Whether you're a sports tech enthusiast or just love seeing how digital displays transform fan experiences, this roundup episode brings you all the highlights.

Tennessee Titans - Nissan Stadium Rendering

Links:

• Allstate Arena Lights Up for Audiences with 30 LED Displays from Daktronics
• Daktronics Introduces Live Switch, a New Video Production Switcher for High School Marketplace
• Tennessee Titans Bring ‘Ring Of Fire’ to Game-Day with 37-Display Super System at the New Nissan Stadium
• UNC Wilmington Bringing LED Video Experience to Brooks Field from Daktronics
• Improved Baseball Experience Headed to Chesapeake Baysox with Daktronics Installation
• Akron RubberDucks Improve Stadium Experience with Daktronics Displays
• Direct-View LED Video Walls from Daktronics Bring Esports and Gaming to Life at Syracuse University

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 with careers in the sports industry.

Links:

• Women in Sports Webpage:  https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/events/women-in-sports
• Women in Sports News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/women-in-sports-online-event-focuses-on-creating-memorable-experiences-and-connect-college-students-with-careers-in-the-sports-industry

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.

Links:

• News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/tennessee-titans-bring-ring-of-fire-to-game-day-with-37-display-super-system-at-the-new-nissan-stadium
• Live Construction Cam: https://www.earthcam.net/projects/new_Nissan_Stadium_construction/ 

As our Creative Services team expands, we’ve added Keith Haeberle as Production Manager. We spoke with him earlier this year to hear about his previous experiences and how they relate to his new role with Daktronics, including a focus on processes and operations.

Links:

• Daktronics Creative Services Website: daktronics.com/creativeservices