The Daktronics Experience

Adam Gilliland, Daktronics Product Manager, stopped by our studio to share the details of our latest Flip-Chip COB product. He explains what the Chip On Board (COB) product is, what we’ve done to differentiate our product line and how it will serve the industry.

Links:

• Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JAmw-dSWND0?si=DvpmRie8DBxys8Wd 
• LED Technote: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/j9pnm7hzpj/technote_led-technology_smd.imd.cob 
• Video Walls website: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/products/video-displays/video-wall/led-video-walls

The National Sports Forum (NSF) is hosting its Spring Summit – a virtual event that is now FREE thanks to a Daktronics sponsorship. To hear about this event and what attendees can expect, Justin and Matt spoke with Will Ellerbruch, Daktronics National Sales Manager. He’s a long-time attendee of NSF and will be hosting one of the sessions during the event.

Link:

• Registration Link: https://keap.page/nsf/spring-summit-registration-2024.html
• NSF Podcast with Ron: https://podcast.daktronics.com/e/46-a-conversation-about-the-national-sports-forum-with-ron-seaver/

As we continue to innovate and expand the capabilities and uses of our All Sport Pro, Justin and Matt are once again joined by Chris Johnson, Sport Show Product Manager for Daktronics to hear all of the details. This includes what’s new for our customers, how it streamlines the integration and much more.

Links:

• All sport pro website: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/products/software-and-controllers/all-sport-pro
• All Sport Pro Product Specs: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/6lhnkjggdl/cutsheet_all-sport-pro
• Video Highlight for All Sport Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HcYxaiVsZw
• All Sport Pro Brochure: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/6lhnkjggdl/cutsheet_all-sport-pro

(All Sport Pro is being used as a lap counter for gym class at Sioux Valley, HS)

(Chris Johnson, Sport Show Product Manager for Daktronics)

As digital signage applications expand, the technology that supports those applications is advancing as well. To hear how Daktronics is providing powerful solutions for these digital signs, Justin and Matt talked with Bill Hadsell, Daktronics control system product manager, and Lisa Silveira, Daktronics digital signage business manager. They share details of our Quad Player, how it came to be and the flexibility if offers end users with their digital signage strategies.

The opportunities that come along with a video display at a high school are more than meets the eye. To hear about the additional uses of a new display at Hibbing High School, Justin and Matt spoke with Keith Turner, Hibbing’s Activities Director. He shares his experiences with the technology and how it supports multiple initiatives for his school.

Links:

• Hibbing High School Webpage: https://www.isd701.org/ 
• Daktronics High School Products Webpage: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/markets/sports/high-schools 

The South Bend Cubs are on their third Daktronics display dating back to their first installation nearly 20 years ago in 2005. To hear about the evolution of technology at Four Winds Field, Justin and Matt are joined by Chris Hagstrom-Jones, Cubs Assistant General Manager of Marketing and Media. He shares his history with the team, his experiences with LED video technology in previous roles and much more in this episode all about minor league baseball.

Links:

• Daktronics News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/upgraded-led-technology-coming-to-south-bend-cubs-from-daktronics
• Daktronics Project Highlight: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/photos?k=south%20bend%20cubs&project=114946-001&media=WP-025213

As FrameWrx evolves to offer more templates and editing capabilities, Justin and Matt sat down with Mark Eisenstadt, Daktronics Professional Services Manager, to hear all about it. He shares how FrameWrx came to be, how it helps customers create professional-looking content for their displays, and how it is now expanding to include business and community applications on top of the initial offering for high schools and their game-day productions.

Show Notes:

• FrameWrx Website: daktronics.com/framewrx
• Sioux Valley Podcast: https://podcast.daktronics.com/e/183-unveiling-framewrx-capabilities-at-sioux-valley-high-school/
• Schedule a Demo: https://outlook.office365.com/book/FrameWrxDemos@daktronics.onmicrosoft.com/

As the college basketball world prepares for the madness of championship tournaments, Daktronics also prepares to support multiple games at facilities hosting the tournament. To hear the details, Justin and Matt talk with Brandon McRae, Daktronics account manager for live events. He shares the preparation, on-site support and other activities the company does to be ready for college basketball in March.

• Daktronics Services Phone Number: 1-800-325-8766
• Daktronics Support Website: daktronics.com/mysupport

Patti Phillips, the CEO of Women Leaders in Sports, the nation's premier organization for developing, connecting and championing women to advance and be powerful influencers in sports, joined our recent Women In Sports Online Event. She shares her experiences in the industry, how she leverages her relationships across sports and hiring firms, and how she works to help women succeed in their careers.

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/women-in-sports-online-event-returns-with-focus-on-empowering-and-connecting-women-across-the-country
• Women Leaders in Sports Career Connect: https://jobs.womenleadersinsports.org/ 
• Women Leaders in Sports Podcast: https://womenleadersinsports.org/WL/Resources/Leadership-Content/women-leaders-podcast/podcast.aspx 
• Episode 100 of Women Leaders in Sports Podcast: https://womenleadersinsports.org/WL/Resources/Leadership-Content/women-leaders-podcast/episode-100.aspx 
• Patti's Professional Development List: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/gpj2bhqswc/pattis-favorite-performance-resources 

When getting ready for your sports season to begin, your technology is something you might want to start looking at as soon as possible. To hear how you can get prepped and ready, we talk with David Reynhout, Customer Success Specialist in the Daktronics Services Department. He shares about pre-season checks we offer, things to look for on your own, how best to contact us for help and so much more in this information-packed episode. 

Links:

• Daktronics Services Webpage: daktronics.com/services
• Phone Number: 1-800-325-8766
• Facebook User Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/147447971967962
• Baseball Support: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/support/sports/baseball
• Football Support: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/support/sports/football
• MySupport Webpage: https://www.daktronics.com/mysupport/help
• Daktronics Creative Services: https://www.daktronics.com/creative-services
• Jackie Robinson Day Blog Post: https://www.daktronics.com/blog/preparing-for-jackie-robinson-day-2