The Daktronics Experience

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 dvLED is helping set the standard within command-and-control AV environments.

Links:

• YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0PksyIeuNQ 
• Daktronics Brochure: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/qpphdqgttb/brochure_military-and-government-high-resolution-led-displays
• Daktronics Infographic: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/fszr2d6cjh/infographic_daktronics-and-department-of-defense

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.

Links:

• Sign Companies and Industry Experts to Gather for Daktronics Sales Expo 2025
• Denny Sanford PREMIER Center Selects Daktronics to Refresh Digital Display Experience for Visitors
• Plum Senior High School Gets Tech Boost from Daktronics, We’re All Mustangs Here Foundation and Benefactor Pat McAfee
• IDEA Conference Recognizes Daktronics with Multiple Awards
• South Dakota Enhances Highway Safety with Upgraded Message Displays

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 of learning the product, attending the recent Daktronics High School Video Summit and much more.

Links:

• DakClassroom: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/markets/sports/high-schools/dakclassroom 

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.

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
  
  

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.

News Releases:

• University of Tennessee Brings New View to Food City Center with 11-Display Centerhung System from Daktronics
• Daktronics Hosts 7th Annual High School Video Summit
• Daktronics Women In Sports Online Event Returns In August 2025
• The Now’s Corner Cube Display Lights Up Advertising and Art on Sunset Boulevard from Daktronics
• Daktronics Delivers Centerhung Experience to SM Mall of Asia Arena’s The Cube
• Daktronics Launches Fuelight 5000: The Latest in Fuel Price Display and Control Technology
• Daktronics Unveils Next Generation of Energy-Efficient Urban Billboards
• Daktronics and Grass Valley Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver End-to-End Venue Solutions
• Park Outdoor Lights up Ithaca with Region’s First Digital Billboard
• Utah State Ready to Deliver Improved Game-Day Experience with Daktronics LED Display System
• Daktronics Unveils New Show Control Experience for Live Events Market

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.

Links:

• The Savannah Bananas Website: https://thesavannahbananas.com/
• YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy9HnAelBMA 
• Daktronics News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/daktronics-goes-bananas-with-installation-at-grayson-stadium-in-savannah

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 largest end wall display in a South Dakota High School, and how they are making it work for their events, students, sponsors and more.

Links:

• YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/SgVljPv-Cn8 
• Daktronics News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/huron-high-school-elevates-live-event-experience-with-daktronics-digital-display-installation

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 things they are doing and where some of the students have gone from there.

Links:

• Daktronics Project Page: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/photos?k=waunakee&project=199127-001&media=WP-022546
• Event production curriculum webpage: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/markets/sports/high-schools/game-day-production-program

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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