Berk Communications

"Ron Berkowitz, President & Founder of Berk Communications, has spent the last three decades working with top brands and celebrities, from Jay-Z, Alex Rodriguez, Robert Kraft, and Michael Rubin to Fanatics, Roc Nation, Bacardi, Caesars Entertainment, Baha Mar, and the nation of Israel. What began as an entrepreneurial dream with one employee and a desk in 1999 has grown into a formidable player in the PR world, celebrating its 25th year in business in 2024." 🏆 Congratulations Ron Berkowitz on being named to Haute Living's inaugural PR Power Players List! Read more from Laura Schreffler, Adrienne Faurote, and the Haute Living team on Ron's career journey and vision for what's next at Berk: https://lnkd.in/gcbT23ff

Congratulations to Micky Lawler on her appointment as the first-ever Commissioner for Unrivaled Basketball! Building off her incomparable experience that includes nearly a decade as President of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and a 27-year tenure at global sports marketing agency Octagon, Lawler will play a crucial role in launching the league in January. Co-Founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, Unrivaled is a player-owned league featuring 30 of the world’s greatest women’s basketball stars. Thanks to Rob Schaefer and Sports Business Journal for the exclusive feature! #WatchUsWork #ClientLove

"For PUMA, the momentum is met with meticulousness as the global footwear brand is capitalizing in & out of the pitch. From sponsoring some of the world’s biggest clubs to innovating on boots for the game’s best, PUMA is doubling down on its soccer origins and investing energy into the sport’s next frontier — the United States." What a headline and feature thanks to Luis Torres. It's been a summer of soccer (football) with PUMA as the brand continues to play its part with growing the beautiful game domestically here in the U.S. The best is yet to come heading into 2026! Berk Communications #WatchUsWork #PUMA

This week, Major League Soccer announced their MLS All-Star Hometown Heroes on Good Day Columbus. This honor celebrates non-profit organizations and leaders who demonstrate innovative approaches to serving individuals and communities throughout Columbus. MLS selected four honorees who have showcased their commitment to serving the community through areas of impact including education and literacy, physical and mental wellness, and providing access to youth soccer. Each organization will receive a $15,000 grant to elevate their work and community impact. Congratulations to this year’s MLS All-Star Hometown Heroes - Gina Ginn, Benjamin Levey, Dorothy Hassan, and Neethi Johnson. Click to watch more on this year’s honorees with an exclusive segment with Good Day Columbus. #WatchUsWork #MLS #ClientLove

This week, our client Gran Coramino Tequila – founded by Kevin Hart, 11th generation tequila producer Juan Domingo Beckmann, and Global Brand Equities – launched its latest masterpiece: Gran Coramino Reposado Tequila. Reposado is the brand’s third expression and combines over 250 years of tequila-making expertise and innovation with a relentless dedication to quality. Read more about this new expression exclusively in The Hollywood Reporter. #client #watchuswork

PR Job Alert! Berk is #hiring an Account Supervisor in LA for our Food/Beverage and Travel/Tourism team. Want to join our team? Apply now!

Congratulations to the entire team Sports Illustrated Tickets who last week announced that legendary NFL quarterback Drew Brees is the newest addition to their esteemed team of investors. With his unparalleled leadership skills, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence, Brees brings a wealth of business experience and expertise to the rapidly growing ticketing technology company.     Sports Illustrated Tickets is a fan-first primary and secondary ticketing marketplace, with more than $2.5 billion in inventory and over 50 million sports, concerts and theater tickets. It’s been a big month for Sports Illustrated Tickets who also recently announced their official partnership with the National Football League (NFL) in the NFL Ticket Network alongside Ticketmaster and Seatgeek.   Click for a deeper look at this announcement, courtesy of Kim Bhasin for Bloomberg. #WatchUsWork #ClientLove #SITickets #DrewBrees

Earlier this year, Berk announced the launch of our inaugural Pro Bono program for 2024. In celebration of the agency’s 25th anniversary, $100k in PR services are being provided to emerging companies and entrepreneurs positively affecting the communities they serve. The first client as part of this year’s program is Detroit-based yoga and pilates studio, HOT BONES. Since opening its doors in December 2023, HOT BONES has been exclusively offering its yoga and pilates classes. Reflecting the community it serves with over 50% of instructors identifying as BIPOC, HOT BONES aims to simplify wellness by bringing movement and nutrition under one roof. Yesterday, HOT BONES announced the opening of its unique new in-studio bone broth bar. The highly anticipated bone broth bar offers three types of options – beef, chicken, and veggie – created using locally sourced ingredients. This nutritionally filling option is not only the ideal post-workout meal but is also a way to further connect with friends new and old after class. Click to read more about the innovative new hybrid fitness studio and bone broth bar in an exclusive interview between founder, Lara Richli and the Detroit Metro Times. #WatchUsWork #ClientLove

Last night, our LA team hosted media on the purple carpet for the Alzheimer's Association California Southland's annual Magic of Music Gala at Sony Pictures Entertainment. From Kirsten Chuba and The Hollywood Reporter: "Hosted by Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery, the gala honored Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger, Still Alice and iHeart Media Los Angeles in the fight to end Alzheimer’s, and raise funds to support the Alzheimer’s Association’s advocacy and research initiatives on Thursday." | #EndALZ #client https://lnkd.in/gBtq3SzQ