The Daktronics Experience

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All things Daktronics and LED industry related including trends we’re seeing, our recent projects and other cool features.

  1. FEB 18

    286 – Women in Sports: Event #14 with Lisa Pinkston

    We're back with another special edition of the podcast with Lisa Pinkston joining our Women In Sports Online Event. She's the Athletic Director at Assumption High School, the largest all-girls Catholic school in Louisville, Kentucky. She shares her experiences of winning six state championships in one year across multiple sports, how they are thriving with an all-female production team and so much more.   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/daktronics-women-in-sports-online-event-returns-in-october

    52 min

  2. FEB 11

    285 – Getting to Know the CEO with Ramesh Jayaraman

    With a new CEO set to lead the company, we sat down with Ramesh to hear more about him. He shares details of his past work experience, his journey to Daktronics and his family. We also discuss his first impressions of the Brookings community and his visit to our corporate headquarters.   Links: YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_7iG_itES4  News Announcement: https://investor.daktronics.com/news-releases/news-release-details/daktronics-appoints-ramesh-jayaraman-president-and-chief  Bio: https://investor.daktronics.com/board-directors/ramesh-jayaraman-jayaraman  LinkedIn Profile: https://investor.daktronics.com/board-directors/ramesh-jayaraman-jayaraman

    18 min

  3. FEB 6

    284 – Monthly Recap - January 2026

    January brought big partnerships, record-breaking displays and exciting momentum across the industry. From connecting students with real-world gameday production through a new partnership with the American Association of Professional Baseball to massive new video boards at the University of Illinois, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Virginia Tech, there’s plenty to recap. We also welcomed a new addition to the Daktronics team. Matt and Justin break down all the highlights from January 2026.   Links: Daktronics Partners with American Association of Professional Baseball to Connect Students with Real-World Career Game-Day Experience Winnipeg Blue Bombers Improve Game-Day Experience with Daktronics Video Displays Daktronics Hires Thomas Welling to AV Channel Partner Team Illinois, Daktronics Install Largest Video Display in College Football Virginia Tech Improves Live Event Experience at Cassell Coliseum with Daktronics Displays

    15 min

  4. FEB 4

    283 – Milwaukee Bucks Host Theatre Day with Lior Kolton

    When the professional world interacts with students, everyone wins! Working to make this happen, Lior Kolton, Group Account Executive with the Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv Forum, introduced Theatre Day in 2025 and is excited for the event’s second year coming up in April 2026. He joined us to tell us all the details and so much more.   Links: Contact Lior for more information: 414.908.3773, Lior.kolton@bucks.com  Daktronics at Fiserv Forum: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/photos?k=Milwaukee%20Bucks&project=198612&media=WP-022296 DakClassroom: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/markets/sports/high-schools/dakclassroom

    29 min

  5. JAN 7

    282 — Women in Sports: Event #13 with Alicia Jeffreys

    For this special edition of the podcast, we had Alicia Jeffreys join us for our Women In Sports Online Event. She's the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Detroit Pistons and shares her oversight of multiple verticals, from content creation to brand strategy to social media to game presentation. She also digs into how she manages a diverse team, develops talent, fosters a collaborative work culture and demonstrates effective leadership through times of change.   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/daktronics-women-in-sports-online-event-returns-in-august-2025

    53 min

  6. 12/19/2025

    281 – 2025 Bowl Season on the Road: A Daktronics Coast-to-Coast Tour

    If you love college football, you're going to love this quick road trip with Justin and Matt as they take you to every stadium featuring Daktronics technology and event support this bowl season! From Atlanta and Miami to Texas and California, Daktronics is powering the biggest moments in college football.

    5 min

  7. 12/17/2025

    280 – From Neon to Digital with Plastic Arts Signs’ Al Jacobi

    Discover the story behind Plastic Arts Signs as Justin and Matt talk with the company’s General Manager, Al Jakobi. He shares the company’s journey from 1969 to the present, including evolving with the technology from neon signs to today’s cutting-edge digital displays. Hear about their recent success at the Sign Design Contest and about the Pen Air Credit Union project that’s turning heads.    Links: Sales Expo 2025 Strengthens Sign Company Partnerships and Showcases Design Excellence Plastic Art Signs Website: https://plasticartssigns.com/

    41 min

  8. 12/10/2025

    279 – First In, Last Out: Francisco Castillo’s Journey in Live Event Production

    Hear from a seasoned production specialist and his experience of 20+ years in live event production as Justin and Matt sit down with Francisco Castillo. He’s worked with the champion LA Dodgers, the Intuit Dome’s double-sided Halo display for the LA Clippers, and so many more amazing teams and venues. He dives into the challenges and excitement of directing major sports and entertainment events. Tune in for stories, lessons and advice from one of the industry’s most versatile professionals.    Links: Intuit Dome Project Highlight: https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/markets/sports/major-league-sports-installation/intuit-dome

    48 min
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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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  • Creator
    Daktronics
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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