Ron Berkowitz

Ron Berkowitz is an American entrepreneur, publicist and former sports journalist.[1][2] He is the CEO and founder of the New York City-based Berk Communications.[3][4]

Ron Berkowitz
Born (1972-02-13) February 13, 1972
New York City, New York, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Miami (BS)
OccupationPublicist, entrepreneur
Known forCEO and founder of Berk Communications

Early life

Berkowitz was born on February 13, 1972 in New York City to parents Jack and Fran Berkowitz.[5] Berkowitz earned a Bachelor of Science in broadcast journalism and political science with a minor in sports management from the University of Miami.[6]

Career

While attending the University of Miami, Berkowitz worked for the university radio station doing play-by-play broadcasting for the baseball and basketball teams. After graduating, he began working as a reporter for WTOP in Washington D.C. Eventually, Berkowitz took a public relations job with the New York Yankees, before taking another PR role with FX. In 1999, he left the station and started Berk Communications.[7]

Since founding the company, Berkowitz has represented some of Jay Z's business ventures,[8][9] Michael Rubin,[10] and does public relations work for Yoenis Céspedes, Robinson Cano, Kevin Durant, Dez Bryant and Meek Mill.[11]

Berk Communications was acquired as an independent subsidiary by the MWWPR firm in October 2015, with Berkowitz continuing to serve as President and CEO of the company.[12] In 2016, he received national media attention and recognition for his role in the makeover of New York Yankee, Alex Rodriguez following a suspension for use of performance-enhancing drugs.[13][14] In July 2018, Berkowitz was a guest co-host on the CBS Sports Radio program Tiki and Tierney with Tiki Barber.[15]

References
  1. Lesley Abravanel (June 18, 2012). "Brickell's Brother Jimmy's BBQ: A Brawny Bromance Between Ex 'Canes Players, Grads & NFL Stars". Miami Herald. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  2. "Ron Berkowitz". University of Miami School of Communication. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  3. Jeff Eisenberg (July 24, 2014). "Toughest Jobs in Sports: Publicist for Alex Rodriguez". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  4. "MWW Buys Majority Stake in Berk Communications". PR Week. October 6, 2015. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  5. "Brother Jimmy's Union Square Grand Opening Hosted By Nick Lachey". Zimbo.
  6. "Ron Berkowitz". University of Miami School of Communication. 29 April 2016.
  7. "Six Questions With Ron Berkowitz, President of Berk Communications".
  8. Zack O'Malley Greenburg (July 6, 2011). "Jay-Z's 40/40 Clubs Still in Holding Pattern". Forbes. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  9. Emilly Smith (October 4, 2015). "Publicity Agency Cuts Major Deal With Star-studded Firm". Page Six. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  10. Mohr, Ian (2020-06-18). "Fanatics mogul Michael Rubin and model Camille Fishel expecting baby girl". Page Six. Retrieved 2020-07-14.
  11. Kurt Badenhausen (August 12, 2016). "Meet the Man Behind the Makeover of A-Rod". Forbes. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
  12. "MWWPR Acquires Berk Communications".
  13. "Alex Rodriguez Basks in His Renewal: I Never Knew I Could Feel Like This". USA TODAY Sports. February 22, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  14. Jeane Macintosh (July 30, 2013). "Jay-Z Throws Support Behind A-Rod". New York Post. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  15. Page Six Team. "A-Rod's publicist scores guest-host gig". PageSix.com.
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