The Daktronics Experience

While the Seattle Torrent are packing fans into Climate Pledge Arena and breaking attendance records, Ryan Lothman, the team’s Game presentation and fan experience manager, is ensuring a good time is had by all. To hear more about it, Justin and Matt spoke with Ryan about the details of his role with the organization and how he prepares for game day, the popularity of women’s hockey and other sports in Seattle, and so much more.

Links:

• Seattle Torrent Website: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/teams/seattle-torrent
• Climate Pledge Arena: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/markets/sports/major-league-sports-installation/climate-pledge-arena 

In this episode, Justin Ochsner and Matt Anderson recap the latest news from March 2026. The conversation spans global out-of-home projects, Major League and Minor League Baseball upgrades, college athletics installations and key corporate updates.

Links:

• Wake Forest Athletics Set to Improve Experience at Allegacy Stadium with Daktronics Video Display
• Midland RockHounds Head Into 2026 with New Daktronics Display
• Seattle Mariners Upgrade Video Board at T-Mobile Park with Daktronics
• San Diego Padres, Daktronics Build On Game-Day Experience at Petco Park
• Arizona Diamondbacks Bring Largest Video Display in Arizona to Chase Field from Daktronics
• Bolder, Brighter Moments Coming to Wrigley Field with Enhanced Daktronics LED Displays
• BackLite UK and Wildstone Unveil Luxury Revamp of Wandsworth Roundabout
• Daktronics Hires Danson Kincaid to Serve North Texas Sign Companies
• Daktronics and SEGD Celebrate Two Decades of Partnership
• Daktronics to Host Investor Day on April 9, 2026, in New York City
• Daktronics Brings London Building to Life With LED Display

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

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 

Rounding out our mini-series on Daktronics Services, Marian Verhaert, Service Manager for Europe, joins the podcast. She shares her role in supporting our customers, how the process works with the services team in her region, including multiple markets and applications, and more.

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.

News Releases:

• Daktronics Introduces All Sport Pro for Fixed-Digit Scoreboards
• CHI Health Center Omaha Refreshes Digital Video Experience with Daktronics Displays
• Daktronics Delivers 80-Foot Viewing Experience at Circa Kentucky Downs
• Daktronics Brings Messaging Opportunities to Pedestrian Bridges at Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi
• Collaborative AV and Daktronics Partner to Upgrade Auditorium Experience at Marine Corps University Quantico
• OG&E Coliseum Brings Video Focus to Live Events with Daktronics Centerhung System
• Prospera Place Elevates Atmosphere With One of the Largest Centerhungs in CHL from Daktronics
• Eye On Crime Increases with Daktronics, High Point Networks Collaboration for Pueblo Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center
• Daktronics Releases Data Studio Volleyball for 2025 Season
• University of Kansas Kicks Off Football Season with Huge Stadium Improvements Including New Daktronics Video Display

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

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