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Berk Communications has added New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge to its line-up of sports clients.
The shop will handle publicity, community relations, partnerships and business ventures for the three-time All Star and Major League Baseball’s current home-run leader.
Ron Berkowitz and senior VP Melanie (Wadden) Van Dusen will handle Judge. PSI Sports will continue to represent the right fielder in contract negotiations and marketing efforts.
Berk Communications counts National Football League, Caesars Entertainment, Roc Nation, Major League Soccer, Comcast, PUMA, Foot Locker, Alex Rodriguez, CC Sabathia and Adoree’ Jackson as clients.
MikeWorldWide CEO Michael Kempner owns a majority stake of Berk Communications.
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