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/frame...
Apr 03, 2024•21 min•Ep. 198
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/m...
Mar 13, 2024•22 min•Ep. 197
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 ...
Mar 06, 2024•51 min•Ep. 196
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 Pho...
Feb 28, 2024•40 min•Ep. 195
Our latest Women In Sports online event features Alicia Longworth, Executive Associate Athletics Director of External Operations for the University of Tennessee. She talks about her experience of working in the SEC with a focus on keeping fans coming back for more. Links: Personal Development List: https://daktronics.widen.net/s/wlgxgnrhsm/wis_-personal-development-list_alicia-longworth Women in Sports Webpage: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/events/women-in-sports Women in Sports News Release:...
Feb 21, 2024•50 min•Ep. 194
To talk about the video board production at Kutztown University, Justin and Matt are joined by Marisa Bragg, a student-athlete, and Renee Hellert, Kutztown’s Athletic Director. They share how things have been going in the first year with their video display, how the display brought opportunities to Marisa and other students on campus, and much more from behind the scenes of their live event productions. Links: Kutztown University Athletics Webpage: https://kubears.com/...
Feb 07, 2024•39 min•Ep. 193
Building a class around event production and giving students real-world experiences is what Bryce Budoff did at Centennial High School. Bryce is the Film & TV Instructor but that title covers many more areas. In visiting with Justin and Matt, we dive into everything taking place at the school as well as the behind-the-scenes of the Peoria Student Broadcast Network.
Jan 31, 2024•46 min•Ep. 192
Chris Pankonin recently joined our team as an Event Production Supervisor and he has a great deal of experience in the live events industry. Justin and Matt sat down with him and heard about his previous journeys from Nebraska to Oregon to Daktronics and everything in between. Links Daktronics Professional Services Website: www.daktronics.com/professionalservices Daktronics Event Production Website: www.daktronics.com/eventproduction...
Jan 24, 2024•43 min•Ep. 191
When it comes to signing up for an internship, JaeLeigh Mittelstaed suggests taking the leap! She joined our team as a sales intern in 2023 and shares details of how her internship was different than she initially expected including how she worked with multiple different markets the company serves and some life skills she took away from the experience. Links: Daktronics Internships and Student Employment: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/employment/internships-and-students Available Internships:...
Jan 17, 2024•30 min•Ep. 190
For this Women In Sports online event, we invited Leslie Slovak, Executive Director of Athletics for the Richardson Independent School District and President-Elect for the Texas High School Athletic Director's Association, to share her experiences and talk about "Chasing Opportunities to Serve." 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/online-event-returns-as-daktronics-continues-to-conne...
Jan 04, 2024•51 min•Ep. 189
Video displays come in all shapes and sizes, and that’s never more apparent than when we partner with DCL (Design Communications Ltd) to bring out-side-the-box projects for our customers. Justin and Matt had a conversation with DCL Vice President Mike McCarthy to hear about these types of projects from channel letters to twisting indoor displays and much more. Links: DCL Website: https://www.designcommunicationsltd.com/ Patriots News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/gillette-stadium-to-f...
Dec 20, 2023•41 min•Ep. 188
When BSN Sports Construction and Varsity Brands toured Daktronics this fall, they sat down in our studios for a conversation about their business, how they work with schools and how they work with Daktronics to bring new technology into those school’s facilities. Joining Justin and Matt for this conversation are Julie Jackson, Vice President of Varsity Brand Impact Program and BSN Sports Construction, and Erik Rios and Brandon West, Project Managers of BSN Sports Construction. Links: BSN Sports:...
Dec 13, 2023•28 min•Ep. 187
When it comes to signage standards for transportation applications, there are terms such as ITS, NEMA and TS4. Justin and Matt talked with Jason Morrison, Daktronics market manager for ITS, Parking and Public Transport as well as NEMA Committee Chair, to understand the meaning of all of those terms. They also discuss the new TS4 standard that was recently released and what it means for Daktronics and those in the ITS industry. Links: https://www.nema.org/ Blog post: https://www.daktronics.com/bl...
Dec 06, 2023•39 min•Ep. 186
ON-SITE PODCAST: Gillette Stadium just completed a massive renovation project in the north end zone as they continually elevate the game-day experience for their fans. To dig into the details, Justin and Matt visited the stadium and spoke with Doug Klausen, Senior Director of AV & Broadcast Systems, and Woody Benisek-Beal, Director of Construction at The Kraft Group. Links: YouTube Interview: https://www.youtube.com/daktronicsinc Episode 182 - Bringing Life to Gillette Stadium’s Largest End ...
Nov 29, 2023•45 min•Ep. 185
The digital signage market has changed and evolved over the years and Jill Gustofson, sales at Indigo Signs has witnessed many of those signage advancements firsthand. Justin and Matt sat down with her to hear all about it, including how LED technology has changed things, how Indigo Signs leverages that technology for its customers and more. Links: Indigo Signs Website: https://www.indigosigns.com/...
Nov 22, 2023•25 min•Ep. 184
We recently implemented FrameWrx at Sioux Valley High School where its students are using this design platform to build their game-day experience and so much more. Justin and Matt visited with Tyler Bolstad, the school’s principal, to hear just how they are using this new offering and how it helps the students learn and grow with the technology at their fingertips. FrameWrx Website: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/products/software-and-controllers/framewrx...
Nov 15, 2023•38 min•Ep. 183
When it comes to delivering an amazing fan experience using the latest and greatest Daktronics technology, Abbey and Jen at Gillette Stadium know all about it! Abbey Thistle is the Director of Event Presentation and Fan Engagement and Jen Gahan is the Manager of Game Entertainment and Fan Engagement for the stadium and sat down with Justin and Matt after a big win to discuss everything that goes into controlling their game-day experience as well as the largest end zone video display in America....
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 182
Mt. San Antonio College, commonly known as Mt. SAC, brought home the Daktronics Cup this past year and their Dean & Director of Athletics Joe Jennum joined Justin and Matt to share the details of their victory. He covers the sports they play, the ins and outs of their program, emerging sports and much more. Links: SAC Website: https://www.mtsac.edu/ Daktronics Cup Final Standings: https://nacda.com/news/2022/2/8/natycaa-daktronics-cup-fall-standings-announced.aspx...
Oct 20, 2023•26 min•Ep. 181
When it comes to athletics at two-year colleges, one of the ultimate prizes is the Daktronics Cup! Shane Larson, Director of Athletics at Iowa Western Community College, joins Justin and Matt to share all the details of the competition and how they were able to bring home the cup in 2023. Links: Iowa Western Community College Website: https://www.iwcc.edu/ NATYCAA Website: https://nacda.com/sports/natycaa...
Oct 17, 2023•23 min•Ep. 180
When it comes to brightness, we turn to our resident experts to help study and set standards. Justin and Matt talk with Shannon Mutschelknaus, Daktronics reliability lab expert, to hear how we keep our displays within the set standards for emitting light. He also shares a specific project where this lighting information was critical to the success of the installation.
Oct 11, 2023•30 min•Ep. 179
When one ballpark caters to SIX different teams, it sure does get busy! To hear how Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium handles all the events, as well as the big role two new LED video displays play in entertainment, Justin and Matt visited with General Manager Mike Bauer and Media Relations and Marketing Manager Ryer Gardenswartz. Give it a listen to get a glimpse behind the curtain at America’s Busiest Ballpark! Links: Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Website: https://www.rogerdeanchevroletstadium.com/ ...
Oct 06, 2023•43 min•Ep. 178
Building a double-outfield video board experience gives the Rochester Red Wings flexibility with their game-day production and the ability to engage their fans in new, interesting ways. To hear the details of what brought this project to life, Justin and Matt talk with General Manager Dan Mason and Director of Video Production John Blotzer. Links: Rochester Red Wings Website: https://www.milb.com/rochester Daktronics News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/fan-experience-flies-high-for-roc...
Oct 04, 2023•42 min•Ep. 177
Baseball in North Little Rock got a little more exciting last season when the Arkansas Travelers unveiled a new LED video display at Dickey-Stephens Park. To hear about the details of the project and how they are using the display today, Justin and Matt sat down with Bradley Field, Director of Marketing and Promotions. Links: Arkansas Travelers Website: https://www.milb.com/arkansas Daktronics News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/daktronics-delivers-homerun-for-arkansas-travelers-outfie...
Oct 02, 2023•39 min•Ep. 176
Our first Women In Sports online event featured keynote speaker Desiree Reed-Francois, Athletic Director at the University of Missouri (Mizzou). She shares her experiences and insights for women in the sports industry. Show Notes: 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-connects-women-in-sports-with-online-event...
Sep 29, 2023•50 min•Ep. 175
The Collegiate Athletic Leadership Symposium (CALS) is right around the corner. So, Justin and Matt sat down with Will Reece, CALS Founder and Director, to hear all about this event, what goes into it and what makes it different than many other conferences surrounding college athletics. Show Notes: CALS Website - https://www.adsymposium.us/
Sep 27, 2023•47 min•Ep. 174
Daktronics is unveiling a new product offering that integrates with Show Control and Venus Control Suite. To hear all the details about how it works and how it elevates the live event experience, Justin and Matt are joined by Bill Hadsell, Daktronics Control System Product Manager. Links: News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/seamlessly-integrate-with-and-control-digital-media-networks-with-daktronics-live-channel Live Channel Website: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/products/software-a...
Sep 20, 2023•26 min•Ep. 173
Esports' rising popularity is highlighted by some major installations in Saudi Arabia. To hear more about how Savvy Gaming Group is covering walls in LED displays, Justin and Matt talk with Tyler Husby, project manager, and Chaker Joanne, field service engineer, both covering the Middle East region for Daktronics. We talk about two projects in depth, the displays and how they use them, and how they set up the future for the egaming marketplace. Links: The Zone News Release: https://www.daktronic...
Sep 13, 2023•34 min•Ep. 172
The Denver Broncos invited us back to hear more about their LED display upgrade at Empower Field at Mile High. This time, Justin and Matt were on the field with Russ Trainor and Hailey Sullivan to get the details of how they plan to activate the main display and corner boards, hear more info on the back-end IT side of things and what they are looking forward to this season for special themes at every home game. Links: Denver Broncos Video Board Goes Mile High with Daktronics | Daktronics Experie...
Sep 07, 2023•40 min•Ep. 171
When a local airport was looking for additional ways to promote to their community, a digital sign was the solution of choice and Bismarck Sign Company was there to help. Justin and Matt sat down with Wayne Munson, owner of Bismarck Sign Company, to hear the details of how they stayed the course to help their customer bring the new sign to life at Executive Air. Link: Bismarck Sign Company Website: https://www.bismarcksignco.com/...
Aug 30, 2023•39 min•Ep. 170
When the Denver Broncos looked to upgrade their video display experience at Empower Field at Mile High, they made it the tallest main end zone display in the league at 72 feet tall by 225 feet wide. But that's not all, they upgraded their auxiliary displays and concourses with new technology as well. Justin and Matt sat down with Nick Schultz and Pat Jordan to hear all about how they are using this technology to build energy for the team and their fans. Links: News Release: https://www.daktronic...
Aug 23, 2023•51 min•Ep. 169
