Daktronics Blog
A Trip to the Sunshine State
Daktronics Intern on 7/15/2025
Categories: High School Sports
Internships can take you places - if you let them. In this post, Thomas Welling shares his experiences on the road job shadowing our sales team in Florida.
Lighting Up Ithaca: How Park Outdoor and Daktronics Brought the Region’s First Digital Billboard to Life
7/7/2025
Categories: Out of Home Advertising
When Park Outdoor set out to bring the first digital billboard to Ithaca, New York, they weren’t just installing a sign – they were beginning a new era of smart, flexible, and community-driven advertising in Upstate NY.
Boost Your Sign Business at Daktronics Sales Expo 2025 – A Free Digital Signage Event
6/30/2025
Categories: Sign Company News
Daktronics Sales Expo 2025 is coming up, and we’re excited for sign company partners to join us! This free digital signage expo is designed specifically for sign companies that want to grow their business, learn new sales strategies, and explore the latest in LED display technology.
Make Digital Signage Simple: Content Tools from Daktronics That Deliver
6/30/2025
Categories: Business & Community
Creating content for your LED display doesn’t have to be difficult. Explore the powerful content tools Daktronics offers, including the built-in Media Kit in Venus Control Suite, FrameWrx for easy DIY creation, content packages and custom content services. Whether you're a seasoned designer or a first-time user, discover how to create professional, eye-catching digital signage with minimal effort.
A New Era at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium: A Conversation Inside Real Madrid’s Halo Display Renovation
Matt Anderson on 6/10/2025
Categories: Pro Sports and Colleges
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.
Why Technical Training Is the Best Investment for Your Sign Company
6/4/2025
Categories: Sign Company News
Tired of costly mistakes, return visits, and frustrated customers? Discover how Daktronics Digital Sign Technician (DST) Certification helps sign companies improve safety, reduce service calls, and stay ahead in digital sign installation and maintenance.
A Shortcut to Stunning Content: The Media Kit Tool
David Grotzinger on 6/24/2025
Categories: Venus Control Suite Training
Isn’t it great when everything falls perfectly into place? That’s exactly what the Media Kit does, consistently fitting your display size to make content creation effortless. Now, finding the right background image or video in the correct size of your display couldn’t be anymore seamless, they’re right in your Media Library!
Making User Management Easier with the New Accounts App!
David Grotzinger on 5/21/2025
Categories: Venus Control Suite Training
We’re excited to introduce the new Accounts App to Venus Control Suite! This enhancement provides a streamlined way for users to manage their personal profile, and, for administrators, an easier way to oversee users within your account or hierarchy. Whether you need to update your profile information or manage multiple users within your organization, the Accounts App simplifies the process while improving your accessibility and visibility.
Exciting Changes to Daktronics Data Interfaces: Your Path Forward
Daktronics Control Panel on 5/14/2025
Categories: High School Sports, Pro Sports and Colleges
As technology evolves, so does Daktronics. To continue offering the most current and supportable solutions, we’re phasing out select legacy software products in favor of more powerful, flexible and future-ready platforms.
In With The New: A Conversation Inside SDSU’s First Bank & Trust Arena Renovation
Matt Anderson on 5/1/2025
Categories: Pro Sports and Colleges
Go behind the scenes of South Dakota State University's First Bank & Trust Arena renovation with insights from SDSU Athletics staff Jeff Holm and Christi Williams. In this recap of The Daktronics Experience podcast, we share how the three-phase transformation came together, the impact of the new video and audio systems, and how the arena honors its past while embracing the future.
Elevating Content with Championship Perspective: Keith Haeberle Joins Daktronics Creative Services
Matt Anderson on 5/1/2025
Categories: Pro Sports and Colleges
We were lucky enough to hear a few of them during our latest episode of The Daktronics Experience podcast with Keith Haeberle, our new production manager for Creative Services. Keith brings nearly two decades of elite sports production experience to Daktronics, and his perspective on content creation, team culture and innovation is already making waves within our Creative Services team.
Leveling Up: Inside Syracuse University's Cutting-Edge Esports Venue
Matt Anderson on 4/11/2025
Categories: Pro Sports and Colleges
Syracuse University is setting the standard for collegiate esports with a cutting-edge, student-focused venue featuring Daktronics LED displays. From immersive gaming spaces to real-world broadcast training, this facility is redefining what esports can be on campus.
Behind the Scenes at Amsoil Arena: A Conversation on UMD's New Video Board
Matt Anderson on 4/1/2025
Categories: Pro Sports and Colleges
Step inside Amsoil Arena as we explore the University of Minnesota Duluth's latest video board upgrade! In this behind-the-scenes blog, we recap our conversation with Dylon Field, Director of Bulldog Productions, about the cutting-edge technology, enhanced fan experience, and hands-on student involvement that make this project a game-changer. From the high-resolution centerhung display to the upgraded control room, discover how UMD is taking game-day production to the next level. Check out the full podcast episode for even more insights!
March DakMadness 2025: Behind the Scenes with David Reynhout
Matt Anderson on 3/17/2025
Categories: Pro Sports and Colleges
In this blog, we talk about our podcast episode with Daktronics Customer Success Specialist, David Reynhout, to discuss how Daktronics is supporting the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments during March Madness. From pre-event checks to on-site game day support, learn how Daktronics technology ensures everything runs smoothly in 13 tournament venues. David also dives into the importance of shot clocks in those critical last-second moments and how our team makes sure venues are ready for the biggest games of the year.
Simplify OOH Campaign Management with Single-Slot AdGrid
David Grotzinger on 2/19/2025
Categories: Venus Control Suite Training
We’re making it easier and more flexible to sell advertising space on your displays. That’s why we’ve enhanced your Sales page in the Scheduling App with new functionality! If you use Venus Control Suite for OOH advertising, you can now switch your displays to a Single-Slot AdGrid for a clearer, more efficient setup. This would be great for those who don’t require a fixed slot order and would rather sell to the total percentage of the display's available exposure space.
Asheboro Video Displays Providing Students With Valuable Lessons and Experiences
2/13/2025
Categories: High School Sports
In Asheboro North Carolina, the Asheboro Blue Comets have made big strides in enhancing their community’s game day experiences as well as their students’ academic interests.
A Duke Fan's Dream: Behind the Scenes of Game-Day Magic
Matt Anderson on 2/3/2025
Categories: Pro Sports and Colleges
The new centerhung scoreboard at Cameron Indoor Stadium has 5.5 million pixels, a major upgrade from the previous board's 415,000. Duke's creative teams use the new video board to engage fans, provide high-definition replays, and improve sightlines. The project aimed to balance modern technology with the historic feel of Cameron Indoor Stadium.
What’s New in Display Studio 4.13
Daktronics Control Panel on 2/6/2025
Categories: High School Sports, Pro Sports and Colleges
Daktronics Display Studio and the Trigger Widget has been updated to version 4.13. Display Studio is a part of Daktronics Show Control system. This also includes Content Studio and can be associated with digital media players (DMP), video processors and data interfaces. The new features work best with an up-to-date system.
Behind the Scenes at Cameron Indoor Stadium: A Conversation on Duke's New Centerhung Scoreboard
Matt Anderson on 1/23/2025
Categories: Pro Sports and Colleges
As a lifelong Duke fan, recording a podcast at Cameron Indoor Stadium was an amazing experience. We sat down with Bob Wiseman and Zac Powell to discuss Duke's cutting-edge new center-hung scoreboard, blending modern technology with the rich history of one of college basketball’s most iconic venues.
In-App Guidance Can Show You Every Step of the Way!
David Grotzinger on 1/14/2025
Categories: Venus Control Suite Training
Daktronics is excited to introduce new In-App Guidance tools to Venus Control Suite, a game-changing new way to Daktronics offers In-App Guidance tools in Venus Control Suite, designed to help users learn the software more efficiently. These resources provide articles, videos, and on-screen steps, making it easier than ever to get the most out of Venus Control Suite. Best of all, this helpful feature is available to all users at no additional cost!