Berbay marked 30 years in business in 2025. This milestone would not have been possible without the support of our valued clients and partners, for whom we are deeply grateful. Below, we reflect on the key moments that have shaped our firm.
July 11, 1995
Berbay is Born
Founder Sharon Berman, fueled by her entrepreneurial spirit, left the corporate world and founded Berbay Marketing & PR, a marketing consultancy agency dedicated to professional service firms. One of our favorite stories is how Berbay got its name – it’s a love story. Sharon’s husband, Jonathan Kramer, gave Sharon the nickname Berman Baby early on. When it came time to name the firm, she shortened her nickname to Berbay. Sharon would always follow up with, “But that’s not how I would recommend anyone name their firm!”
Founder
1996
First Office and First Client
It was the first of many firsts—our first office opened in Tarzana, California, and Berbay landed its first client, a CPA firm. If you want to talk about humble beginnings, the first office was above an auto repair shop; however, getting your car serviced while working was convenient.
1997
The Team Grows
Berbay made its first hire, marking the start of a growing team and the journey to agency life.
April 12, 1997
Launch into the Digital World
Our first website goes live! For a small agency to develop a website in 1997 was a big deal given that the World Wide Web was only released in 1991.
2000
Team & Office Space Expansion
As Berbay grew—with new employees and clients— we decided it was time for a bigger space and relocated to West Los Angeles, where we called our home for more than twenty years.
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introduction of our first tagline
October 17, 2000
Enter the Interrobang Logo & First Tagline
Our first website goes live! For a small agency to develop a website in 1997 was a big deal given that the World Wide Web was only released in 1991.
2001
Meet VisiCredibility
We established our first registered trademark, capturing what we do best: increasing our clients’ visibility and enhancing their credibility – and we’ve been doing that for over three decades.
Senior Account Manager
January 2000
Beth Miller Joins the Ranks
Senior Account Manager Beth Miller joined Berbay and never looked back. Two decades later, she’s become a fixture of our team and clients.
2006
The Famous Cookie Box Leave-Behind
The iconic Berbay cookie boxes debuted, adding a sweet touch to our marketing. What was famously considered a donut box then, we came with a box full of cookies for every meeting a Berbay team member attended. This tradition continues today, and there are still times when we are stopped in an elevator with a comment, “Are those the Berbay cookies?”
Owner Principal
September 2010
Principal Megan Braverman Joins
Megan Braverman, Berbay’s current Owner and Principal, was hired as an Assistant Account Manager. Little did we know (and maybe even Megan) that she’d eventually take the reins of the business in 2016 as Co-Principal with Sharon Berman and acquire the firm in 2021 with a similar passion and enthusiasm as when Sharon began.
December 2010
New Look, New Era
Berbay stepped into this decade with a new website, giving it a sleek facelift to better reflect our expertise, creativity and passion for marketing & public relations.
Account Director
January 2017
Account Director Aly Crea Joins
Account Director Aly Crea joins the growing Berbay crew. Hired as an Account Manager, Aly progressed quickly and was the first to assume the Account Director role at Berbay.
June 13, 2018
Hitting the Airwaves
The Law Firm Marketing Catalyst podcast drops, kicking off a series of more than 100 episodes. The podcast was dedicated to insights from thought leaders and experts in the legal industry.
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2021
Changing of the Guard – Megan Acquires Berbay
After years of planning, Megan officially took ownership of the agency. While ownership changed, our focus on bringing energy, creativity and unwavering dedication to our clients’ marketing remained the same.
February 2021
Going Virtual, Full Time
While some may see this as a pandemic-related shift, we had embraced virtual work early on. In 2019, due to a fire in our office building, the agency abruptly went virtual for four months. Once we were back in our physical office, the agency allowed a hybrid and flexible work environment to contribute to a better work-life balance and less time in the car. At that time, we knew the expiration of our office lease meant it was time to go remote.
2024
A Bold Transformation – Berbay’s Rebrand
After more than a decade, we knew it was time for a fresh look – especially following our recent ownership change. The Berbay red remains, but our modern rebrand reflects our evolution while staying true to our firm’s foundation of professionalism, sophistication, expertise and creativity.
2025
Three Decades of Growth & Achievements
Who knew that 30 could look this good? We’re grateful for our many clients – some of whom have been with us for over 20 years – and our unstoppable team. Here’s to another 30 years of growth and success!