Episodes

Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
142 - DakClassroom with Kyle and Will
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
When it comes to a video display at your school, there's a lot that goes along with it. To hear how Daktronics prepares schools and students as well as helps to build future careers, Justin and Matt are joined by Kyle Sydow, Daktronics HSPR market manager, and Will Ellerbruch, Daktronics national sales manager. They talk about DakClassroom, what it entails and how it builds skills for the next level.
- DakClassroom Webpage: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/markets/sports/high-schools/dakclassroom
- Daktronics High School’s Project Gallery: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/photos?k=High%20school&f=%7B%22pt%22%3A%5B%22Video%20Displays%22%5D%7D

Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
141 - All Sport Pro Soccer Supports Allianz Field and All-Star Game with Cole Mayer
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Ahead of the MLS All-Star Game being hosted at Allianz Field, Justin sat down with Cole Mayer, production engineer for Minnesota United FC, and Chris Johnson, Daktronics product manager, to hear all about the game-day production capabilities being used at the stadium. The conversation covers opening a new soccer-specific stadium, the details of implementing All Sport Pro Soccer at the venue and what it can do, and other interesting bits of information from behind the scenes of the Minnesota United FC game-day production.
- Minnesota United FC Website: https://www.mnufc.com/
- All Sport Pro Webpage: daktronics.com/allsportpro

Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
140 - Daktronics Attending IDEA in Nashville
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
For a number of years, decades really, Daktronics has been involved with or attended the IDEA – Information Display and Entertainment Association conference. This year is no different. To hear about the show, our involvement and what we will have in the booth, Justin visited with Daktronics representatives Sarah Rose, Diane Gonzalez-Ferranti and Greg Fleischbein.
- Daktronics Webpage for IDEA: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/events/idea
- IDEA Website: ideaontheweb.org

Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
139 - Renovation Plans at South Dakota State University with Jeff Holm
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
As colleges are consistently looking to improve the fan and student-athlete experience, South Dakota State University is working on a 3-phase renovation on campus in Brookings, SD. To hear about the details of the project, Justin and Matt visited with Jeff Holm, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations at SDSU. He talks about each phase of the project, when they will be completed, what fans can expect to see and much more.
- South Dakota State University groundbreaking announcement: https://gojacks.com/news/2022/5/26/general-arena-groundbreaking-set-for-june-2.aspx

Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
138 - Inside the Redwood Falls Factory with Tom Quackenbush
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
What do you know about Daktronics’ factory in Redwood Falls, Minnesota? To shine a spotlight on the location and hear all about it, Justin and Matt are joined by Tom Quackenbush, Daktronics Plant Manager in Redwood Falls. He shares some history of the factory, the types of products they produce, some big projects they will be a part of and much more.
- Daktronics Employment Website: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/employment

Thursday May 26, 2022
137 - ArtPop Street Gallery with Wendy Hickey
Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
What happens when art and Out Of Home advertising collide? ArtPop Street Gallery is finding out the answer in Charlotte, North Carolina. Justin and Matt talked with Wendy Hickey, Founder and Executive Director of ArtPop Street Gallery, to hear more details about how they are highlighting artists and their work with the community.
Links:
- ArtPop Street Gallery Website: artpopstreetgallery.com
- ArtPop Donation Website: https://artpop.flipcause.com/
- @artpopstreetgallery on Instagram

Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
136 - ISE 2022 Preview with Ben Aesoph
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Leading up to one of the largest tradeshows of the year, Integrated Systems Europe, Justin and Matt sat down with Ben Aesoph, International Sales Manager for Daktronics, to talk about everything surrounding the show. Ben shares his experience on the international LED scene, a few things he’s looking forward to and the technology Daktronics will be showcasing during the event.
- Daktronics ISE Webpage: daktronics.com/ise

Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
135 - In Our Backyard with Cheryl Csiky
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
In Our Backyard works to fight human trafficking in the United States and Daktronics has partnered with the organization to spread awareness by creating and using digital content on billboards and other digital signage. Justin and Matt are joined by Cheryl Csiky, Executive Director of In Our Backyard, to hear more about their efforts, real-life stories they’ve encountered and what you can do to help.
- In Our Backyard Hotline: 888-3737-888
- In Our Backyard Website: https://inourbackyard.org/
- Blog Guide to Using In Our Backyard Content: https://blog.daktronics.com/2022/04/25/daktronics-has-partnered-with-human-trafficking-in-our-backyard-in-efforts-to-end-human-trafficking/
- Daktronics content library: https://daktronics.widencollective.com/portals/7fai9frx/HumanTraffickingInOurBackyardContent
- CNN Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obBQWDdWZBo

Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
134 - All Sport Pro Soccer with Chris Johnson
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Control at a sporting event can be very basic or extremely complicated. Lucky for operators, we try to make it easier with products like All Sport Pro Soccer. To hear about this offering, new developments and how it integrates into the game-day production, Justin and Matt are joined by Chris Johnson, Daktronics scoring and timing product manager. He shares all the details and more, especially for soccer.
- Daktronics All Sport Pro Webpage: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/products/software-and-controllers/all-sport-pro
- All Sport Pro Soccer Cutsheet: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/rsbx8kcg7m/cutsheet_allsportpro_soccer_0322

Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
133 - Creative Services for High Schools with Alicia Bennett
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
To hear about bringing displays to life in high schools, Justin and Matt visit with Alicia Bennett, Daktronics Creative Services account manager for high schools. She shares information on available graphics packages including high school senior headshots, the process from requesting content to deliver, and trends she’s seeing in the industry.
- Daktronics High School Creative Services Contact Email: entertain@daktronics.com
- Graduation Headshots Blog: https://blog.daktronics.com/2022/02/10/celebrate-the-class-of-2021-with-your-led-display/
- Daktronics High School Creative Services Website: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/services/creative-services/schools