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The Berk Difference

ELEVATING BRANDS AND SHAPING REPUTATIONS

Berk is a fully-integrated, award-winning independent public relations firm that features a diverse portfolio of category-leading brands and leaders across a variety of consumer verticals.

Our agency is founded on a deep understanding of how to build and manage relationships. We know how to connect brands with people through what they care about most. We understand how to use passion points – like sports, music, entertainment, food, beverage, travel and hospitality – as vehicles to earn the kind of attention that creates impact. Our expertise in these areas is deeply rooted in years of providing reputation management services for sports teams and leagues, athletes, musicians, and your audience’s favorite entertainment brands.

We are guided by the core values of authenticity, empathy, and impact. Berk Communications has been recognized as a PR Week Outstanding Small Agency of the Year finalist in 2021 and in The PR Net 100 in 2024.

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Inclusion

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Veteran publicist and crisis communications expert Ron Berkowitz began his career in media as a radio personality before pursuing public relations. Ron Berkowitz / Founder & CEO

Dustin brings with him nearly two decades of integrated marketing communications experience, earning attention for clients across multiple categories Dustin Sevum / Managing Director and Chief Client Officer

Marisa has been part of the core executive team at Berk Communications for five years Marisa Carstens / Executive Vice President

Melanie (Wadden) Van Dusen joined Berk Communications in 2017, where she co-leads both the sports & lifestyle and reputation management practices Melanie Van Dusen / Executive Vice President

With 15 years of experience leading strategies and campaigns for major consumer brands and professional teams, Marc’s work has been award-winning Marc Sausa / Senior Vice President

Chris is an experienced communications and marketing professional with a proven track record of shaping brand narratives Chris Bartels / Vice President