The Daktronics Experience

292 – Monthly Recap - March 2026

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

 

267 – Monthly Recap - September 2025

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

266 – Inside Daktronics Services with Thair Kayed

In this mini-series of episodes, we dive into Daktronics Services and all that entails. We’re starting with a conversation with Thair Kayed, Regional Services Manager in the Middle East. He shares his experiences working with Daktronics for 13 years, how our Dubai team sets customers up for success, how we remain available for support after the sale and much more.

 

  

251 – The Halo Effect at Real Madrid with Enrique Uriel

The iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium underwent a major LED display upgrade, including a massive Halo display. To hear about the impact it is having a Real Madrid C.F. matches, Justin and Matt sat down with Enrique Uriel, the club’s head of IT, and Ivan Del Rio, Daktronics lead sales on the project. The conversation includes the decision behind the stadium’s new halo, the rest of the displays installed throughout the stadium and how they are using the technology to entertain fans at every event.

 

Links:

• Daktronics News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/daktronics-new-real-madrid-official-stadium-supplier
• Real Madrid Project Highlight Video: https://youtu.be/-mbnoyWWqXU?si=HvlEAaOKW0b5_LN4
  
  

233 – Game-Day Production at Brentford Football Club with Sean Miller

Sean Miller – Owner and Director of Orion Creative Services, shares his path into live event production, from his early career experiences to his current work. He talks about his role with Brentford Football Club and gives an inside look at what happens behind the scenes on game day, including the coordination and challenges that make each event run smoothly. Whether you’re interested in football or curious about the logistics of live event production, Sean provides practical insights and real-world examples from his time in the industry.

 

Links:

• Brentford FC: https://www.brentfordfc.com/en 
• Show Control Software: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/products/software-and-controllers/show-control 
• Venus Control Suite: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/products/software-and-controllers/venus-control-suite 
• Daktronics Services: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/services 

229 – Auviso Andermatt Ski Resort Installation with Martin and Markus

When it comes to installing an LED video display on the side of a mountain for ski slopes, Auviso and Daktronics come together to find a solution. To hear about this project and the use of helicopters to complete the installation, Justin and Matt sat down with Martin Elmiger and Markus Bucher with Auviso at the Daktronics International Partner Conference in Madrid. They also shared the uses of this display and whether they see it as a trend for future projects.

 

 

 

 

 

159 – United Kingdom Market Update with Patrick Halliwell

The United Kingdom marketplace has everything from spectacular Out of Home installations to sports’ biggest stages. Justin and Matt sat down with the Managing Director of Daktronics UK to hear all about these types of projects and what’s next for this marketplace.

 

Links:

• Wembley Stadium Project Highlight: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/search?k=wembley%20stadium&project=177028-001&media=WP-18324
• Piccadilly Lights News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/piccadilly-circus-replacing-iconic-digital-signage
• Tottenham Hotspur News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/tottenham-hotspur-selects-daktronics-for-new-stadium

150 – ISE 2023 Preview with Judd and Ben

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is once again being held in Barcelona and Daktronics is excited to attend. Heading into the show, Justin and Matt spoke with Ben Aesoph, Daktronics International Market Manager, and Judd Guthmiller, Vice President of International, to hear all about it. They share their personal experience at the show, the presence Daktronics has planned and what attendees can expect to see from the show as a whole.  

 

Links: 

• Integrated Systems Europe Website: www.iseurope.org 
• Daktronics ISE Webpage: www.daktronics.com/ise  

136 - ISE 2022 Preview with Ben Aesoph

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

107 - Transport Infrastructure Ireland with Daragh Gilsenan

When the roadways in Ireland needed digital signage to help direct traffic, keep it flowing and keep it safe, Daktronics was awarded the contract. To hear more about this project, Justin and Matt are joined by Daragh Gilsenan with the International Transportation Team at Daktronics. He shares the company’s history with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the current project that’s underway, including the installation of 500 LED displays.