Winter 2024 Newsletter
BergDavis Public Affairs is finishing the year strong, and we are already getting started on new projects and opportunities for 2025!
People have a tendency to try to simplify things, but in the 24-hour world of media, relationships and communications things are rarely black and white. It’s the shades of grey in between that often dictate the success of an endeavor. We’ve made spotting those nuances and distinctions a hallmark of our business. Since 1999, BergDavis has been expertly leading public affairs campaigns for the country’s top companies and brands, government agencies and non-profits. We look past the easy superlatives and gratuitous hyperbole to focus on our client’s long-term goals — whatever they may be.
At BergDavis we know that public affairs is equal parts art and science. For 25 years (and counting), we’ve been managing media relations, strategic communications and lobbying for our clients with the utmost discretion, loyalty and professionalism. Our clients’ successes are our successes — end of story.
In July 2024 BergDavis merged with Southwest Strategies, a premier communications firm based in San Diego, expanding our practice across California. Southwest Strategies (SWS) is one of California’s most respected, recognized, and successful public outreach and communications firms. For two decades, SWS has led programs for large-scale power, water, transportation and other infrastructure projects, helping clients engage meaningfully with the public and achieve their goals through innovative outreach strategies. Combining the intimate approach of a boutique public affairs firm and the resources of a communications powerhouse, with teams in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Central Valley, Los Angeles and San Diego, BergDavis and the Southwest Strategies family of companies is well-suited to expertly assist clients with projects of any scale.
“Our approach is simple – to deliver measurable results.”
JESSICA BERG
If we only knew then what we know now. Founded in 1999 by Jessica Berg and Evette Davis, BergDavis Public Affairs is a boutique public affairs firm comprised of highly skilled communications specialists. Come in and meet them.
Jessica Berg’s background in campaign politics and media strategy led her from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco where she established the professional consulting firm BergDavis Public Affairs with her partner Evette Davis in 1999. Ms. Berg and Ms. Davis supervise a staff which offers the highest quality counseling in media relations, community outreach, government affairs, and lobbying.
Evette Davis is a veteran communications professional with extensive experience in politics, public relations and public affairs. A former journalist and congressional press secretary, Davis co-manages the firm’s public affairs activities with her partner Jessica Berg. An accomplished writer, Davis has published two novels and in 2014, founded her own independent press.
“You only have one chance to tell your story.”
EVETTE DAVIS
BergDavis Public Affairs is finishing the year strong, and we are already getting started on new projects and opportunities for 2025!
The first half of the year has been busy for BDPA and our clients, and with summer comes many exciting changes. Here’s a look at some of our work as of late
BergDavis Public Affairs (BDPA) announced today that it has agreed to be acquired by San Diego-based Southwest Strategies (SWS). The acquisition creates a statewide firm with teams in San Francisco, the Central Valley, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
Spring has sprung – sort of, depending on your take on this never-ending Northern California winter. We promise not to flood your inbox going forward, but we want to share some updates on our work as of late.
This year was fruitful for celebrating project milestones with our clients. From grand openings to groundbreakings, we saw many projects we’ve been a part of for years reach critical celebrations.