The Daktronics Experience

Follow along as Justin and Matt recap the month of February from a Daktronics perspective. They start with a baseball Spring Training site in Florida, move to a soccer stadium in California, and round things out with a mixed-use development and complete entertainment district for OCVIBE.

Links:

• Big Upgrade to Spring Training Experience with New Daktronics Displays at Phillies’ BayCare Ballpark
• Dignity Health Sports Park Improves Fan Engagement Through Daktronics LED Display, Control System Upgrade
• OCVIBE and Global Digital Display Firm Daktronics Announce Technology Partnership

We're back with another special edition of the podcast with Lisa Pinkston joining our Women In Sports Online Event. She's the Athletic Director at Assumption High School, the largest all-girls Catholic school in Louisville, Kentucky. She shares her experiences of winning six state championships in one year across multiple sports, how they are thriving with an all-female production team and so much more.

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-returns-in-october

With a new CEO set to lead the company, we sat down with Ramesh to hear more about him. He shares details of his past work experience, his journey to Daktronics and his family. We also discuss his first impressions of the Brookings community and his visit to our corporate headquarters.

Links:

• YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_7iG_itES4 
• News Announcement: https://investor.daktronics.com/news-releases/news-release-details/daktronics-appoints-ramesh-jayaraman-president-and-chief 
• Bio: https://investor.daktronics.com/board-directors/ramesh-jayaraman-jayaraman 
• LinkedIn Profile: https://investor.daktronics.com/board-directors/ramesh-jayaraman-jayaraman

January brought big partnerships, record-breaking displays and exciting momentum across the industry.

From connecting students with real-world gameday production through a new partnership with the American Association of Professional Baseball to massive new video boards at the University of Illinois, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Virginia Tech, there’s plenty to recap. We also welcomed a new addition to the Daktronics team. Matt and Justin break down all the highlights from January 2026.

Links:

• Daktronics Partners with American Association of Professional Baseball to Connect Students with Real-World Career Game-Day Experience
• Winnipeg Blue Bombers Improve Game-Day Experience with Daktronics Video Displays
• Daktronics Hires Thomas Welling to AV Channel Partner Team
• Illinois, Daktronics Install Largest Video Display in College Football
• Virginia Tech Improves Live Event Experience at Cassell Coliseum with Daktronics Displays

When the professional world interacts with students, everyone wins! Working to make this happen, Lior Kolton, Group Account Executive with the Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv Forum, introduced Theatre Day in 2025 and is excited for the event’s second year coming up in April 2026. He joined us to tell us all the details and so much more.

Links:

• Contact Lior for more information: 414.908.3773, Lior.kolton@bucks.com 
• Daktronics at Fiserv Forum: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/photos?k=Milwaukee%20Bucks&project=198612&media=WP-022296
• DakClassroom: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/markets/sports/high-schools/dakclassroom 

For this special edition of the podcast, we had Alicia Jeffreys join us for our Women In Sports Online Event. She's the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Detroit Pistons and shares her oversight of multiple verticals, from content creation to brand strategy to social media to game presentation. She also digs into how she manages a diverse team, develops talent, fosters a collaborative work culture and demonstrates effective leadership through times of change.

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-returns-in-august-2025

If you love college football, you're going to love this quick road trip with Justin and Matt as they take you to every stadium featuring Daktronics technology and event support this bowl season! From Atlanta and Miami to Texas and California, Daktronics is powering the biggest moments in college football. 

Discover the story behind Plastic Arts Signs as Justin and Matt talk with the company’s General Manager, Al Jakobi. He shares the company’s journey from 1969 to the present, including evolving with the technology from neon signs to today’s cutting-edge digital displays. Hear about their recent success at the Sign Design Contest and about the Pen Air Credit Union project that’s turning heads. 

Links:

• Sales Expo 2025 Strengthens Sign Company Partnerships and Showcases Design Excellence
• Plastic Art Signs Website: https://plasticartssigns.com/ 

Hear from a seasoned production specialist and his experience of 20+ years in live event production as Justin and Matt sit down with Francisco Castillo. He’s worked with the champion LA Dodgers, the Intuit Dome’s double-sided Halo display for the LA Clippers, and so many more amazing teams and venues. He dives into the challenges and excitement of directing major sports and entertainment events. Tune in for stories, lessons and advice from one of the industry’s most versatile professionals. 

Links:

• Intuit Dome Project Highlight: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/markets/sports/major-league-sports-installation/intuit-dome 

Join Justin and Matt as they look back on a big month for Daktronics. From the University of Richmond upgrading the Robins Center with a new display system and Park Outdoor celebrating its 50th digital billboard, to an upcoming Women in Sports event and Dak Prescott’s gift transforming Haughton High School, there’s plenty to cover. We also recap the three podcast episodes released in November, featuring insights on game presentation, DakClassroom and major display upgrades.

Links:

• Park Outdoor Celebrates 50th Digital Billboard with High-Visibility Upgrade Near Syracuse
• Women In Sports Online Event in December to Focus On Fostering an Environment of Excellence
  • Registration Link: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/events/women-in-sports
• University of Richmond Upgrades Robins Center with Daktronics Display System
• Prescott Field: How Dak Prescott’s Gift Sparked a New Era at Haughton High
• (VIDEO) Prescott Field Dedication at Haughton High School