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All things Daktronics and LED industry related including trends we’re seeing, our recent projects and other cool features.
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Dec 9, 2020
Dec 9, 2020
37 min
The Texas Rangers opened their new ballpark, Globe Life Field, in 2020 during a pandemic. Justin and Matt talked with the Rangers’ Chris DeRuyscher, senior director of ballpark entertainment, and Colin Drake, Graphics Coordinator, to hear more about their new technology and control system, using the stadium during this year’s playoff bubble and much more.
- Texas Ranger Fact Sheet: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/dvru9hwt1l
- Texas Rangers News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/Pages/Texas-Rangers-Taking-Total-Control-With-Daktronics-Show-Control-System.aspx
- Texas Rangers Blog Post: https://blog.daktronics.com/2019/12/02/the-texas-rangers-daktronics-together-since-1994/
Jun 3, 2020
Jun 3, 2020
37 min
To hear about a unique scoreboard collection, Justin and Matt talk with Rob Hathaway, Minnesota Wild Mascot Coordinator and Daktronics scoreboard enthusiast. He opens up about his role with the Wild and the Xcel Energy Center, his scoreboard collection and how he uses them, and how it all got started with a gift from his parents.
- Xcel Energy Center Installation: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/photos/details?pn=WP-18847&cid=131524
- Before and after of Xcel Energy Center’s centerhung: https://daktne.ws/2XsGO2L
May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020
46 min
As our control systems continue to improve and advance, Justin and Matt sit down with Scott Davidson, Broadcast Systems Engineer at American Airlines Center, to talk about his experience with their recent Show Control upgrade. We also talk about Scott’s role and other stories surrounding his work at the venue.
- Daktronics Show Control Webpage: www.daktronics.com/showcontrol
- American Airlines Center Website: http://www.americanairlinescenter.com/
Feb 12, 2020
Feb 12, 2020
45 min
What’s going on behind the scenes of professional baseball? During our Baseball User Group in Brookings, SD, Matt sat down with Tim Gunkel, Executive Director of Ballpark Technology and Procurement for the New York Mets, to find out. He shared his experience in baseball, how his team is focusing on the fan experience and what activities they employ, and his thoughts on the user group where teams are actively sharing ideas and learning from one another.
- New York Mets project photo: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/photos/details?pn=WP-19900&cid=137135
- What’s new in baseball blog: https://blog.daktronics.com/2020/03/06/6-things-to-know-for-the-2020-mlb-season/
