Berman Media Services

What Berman Media Services does

Berman Media Services is a privately held boutique technical services firm headquartered in Melville, New York, specializing in live event and broadcast production. Founded in 2012 and operating with 1-10 employees, the company delivers end-to-end event execution across eight interconnected service lines: Production Engineering (system selection, design, setup, and operation), Transmission Solutions (IP, satellite, fiber, and microwave), Technical Producers/TDs, Turnkey Production Solutions (flypack and mobile/OB), Live Event Directorial, Show Management, Integration Consultancy, and White Label Event Engineering. The firm positions itself as a 'first-call single source provider' for Fortune 100 companies, event producers, content creators, agencies, production companies, television networks, sports federations, and not-for-profits, executing global and domestic multi-city town halls, keynotes, general sessions, concerts, product launches, press conferences, parades, and specialty events such as telesurgery and sports broadcasts.

The company's underlying technology stack is conventional live-event broadcast infrastructure rather than a proprietary software platform: satellite, hybrid, and dedicated production trucks (OBs), flypacks, ENG/DSLR camera systems, and a multi-modal transmission layer covering IP, satellite, fiber, and microwave. Berman's stated differentiator is its 'EiQ' (Event Intelligence) methodology, framed as an emotional-intelligence-based approach to directing talent and technical teams, and the depth of its 'A-list' bench of show callers, stage managers, floor directors, and technical producers. Integration Consultancy extends the offering into longer-cycle AV and media infrastructure advisory, including integrator-agnostic RFP crafting and project shepherding; White Label Event Engineering allows agencies and networks to purchase Berman's capabilities without public attribution.

Berman operates a project-based professional services revenue model with custom, quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is relationship-driven: direct relationships, referrals, and industry reputation, supplemented by a minimal digital presence via bermanmediaservices.com. There is no disclosed funding, no public ownership or investor information, no disclosed headcount growth, no M&A history, no partnerships, and no regulatory actions in the source material. Revenue, ownership structure, and employee count beyond the stated 1-10 range are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Berman Media Services

Legal name

Berman Media Services, Inc.

Website

https://bermanmediaservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Berman Media Services is a private boutique technical services firm that provides production engineering, transmission, directorial, show management, integration consultancy, and white-label engineering for live events and broadcasts, serving Fortune 100 companies, agencies, networks, sports federations, and not-for-profits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Event Production Services

NAICS

Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161), Spectator Sports (7112)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAGAKAI

Broadcast/Recording for Live Events (OB, Multicam, Livestream Capture)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Event Production & Technical Services (Staging, Lighting, Sound)

SECONDARYMPAGAAAG

Event Production & Technical Services (Staging, Lighting, Sound, Video)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Concerts & Music Festivals

SECONDARYMPAGAMAI

Sports Event Production & Broadcast Operations (In-venue, Jumbotron, live feed)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Live Sports Events

Keywords

• Live event production
• Broadcast engineering services
• Show management
• Event transmission solutions
• AV integration consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Melville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Live Event Production: Project-based professional services for live events and broadcasts, providing technical teams, production solutions, and event management services. Services include production engineering, transmission solutions, technical producers, turnkey production solutions, live event directorial, show management, and integration consultancy.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Berman Media Services is a boutique technical services firm that supplies the technologies, technical teams, and directorial staff required to execute live events and broadcasts. Its offerings span production engineering, transmission solutions (IP/satellite/fiber/microwave), technical producers and TDs, turnkey production (flypack and OB trucks), live event directorial, show management, AV/media integration consultancy, and white-label event engineering for agencies, networks, and sports federations.

Product overview

Berman Media Services is a boutique technical services firm providing end-to-end live event and broadcast solutions. The company offers eight distinct but interconnected service offerings: Production Engineering (system selection, design, and operation), Transmission Solutions (global live event transmission via IP/satellite/fiber/microwave), Technical Producers/TDs (technical leadership and single-point coordination), Turnkey Production Solutions (custom flypack and mobile/OB production), Live Event Directorial (camera and stage direction), Show Management (show callers, stage managers, floor directors), Integration Consultancy (AV infrastructure needs analysis and vendor selection), and White Label Event Engineering (private-label technical services for agencies and producers). These services collectively enable global and domestic multi-city town hall meetings, keynotes, general sessions, concerts, product launches, press conferences, parades, and special events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Production Engineering

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• NEP Group: Global leader in outsourced broadcast and live event production services with owned OB trucks, flypacks, and transmission infrastructure. Serves the same Fortune 100, sports, and network clients as Berman, but at vastly greater scale.
• PSAV (Encore): Global provider of event technology and production services for hotels, conventions, and corporate meetings. Comparable in serving Fortune 100 corporate event buyers, but with broader venue-based service portfolio.
• Production Resource Group (PRG): Large-scale provider of entertainment and event technology solutions including lighting, video, and rigging for concerts, corporate events, and broadcasts. Overlaps with Berman on event production and technical services but operates at significantly broader scale.
• TAIT: Global live event provider delivering staging, automation, scenic, and integrated production solutions for concerts, brand activations, and broadcasts. Operates at larger scale but overlaps on turnkey event production for major clients.
• Freeman Audio Visual: Large-scale event production partner offering AV, staging, and broadcast services for corporate events, conventions, and trade shows. Overlaps with Berman's corporate event focus but at much greater scale and geographic breadth.

Direct peers

• Fuse Technical Group: Live event production and technical services firm offering video, lighting, audio, and staging for corporate events, concerts, and broadcasts. Comparable boutique competitor targeting similar Fortune 100 and agency clients.
• CP Communications: Boutique broadcast and live event production services firm specializing in RF camera systems, microwave transmission, and turnkey flypack solutions. Closely aligned with Berman's mix of transmission, production engineering, and turnkey services.
• Live X: Full-service live event and broadcast production company providing streaming, event management, and on-site production for corporate, entertainment, and sports clients. Closely comparable in service mix and target customer profile.
• Bexel Global Broadcast Solutions: Specializes in broadcast equipment rental, flypack systems, and production services for live events, sports, and entertainment. Comparable boutique-to-mid-market competitor focused on production engineering and transmission.
• VISTA Worldlink: Provides broadcast transmission, satellite services, and live event production support, including IP/fiber/microwave solutions for sports and enterprise events. Direct competitor in turnkey transmission and live production.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Berman Media Services