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CONGRATS TO ANDY BIGGS
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Congratulations to Zapwater friend and client Andy Biggs.

Banana Republic has licensed 13 of his black and white images from Africa for their summer 2008 campaign. You can now see some of these images in action on their home page at bananarepublic.com. There is also a behind-the-scenes video that is linked from their home page.

Andy's images will be placed in 450 stores around the world. The offical opening of the summer season is apparently May 22, however you might be able to see the images in the stores before the 22nd.

Click here to view some of Andy's images.

I'm extra excited because I'll be traveling with Andy in November to photograph Polar Bears in Churchill Canada.

David Zapata

ZAPWATER RECOGNIZED AGAIN!
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Zapwater Communications has great clients. Our clients retain us to keep them in the upper echelons of visibility. We love what we do and who we do it for.

At Zapwater, we live by the mantra “We don’t make headlines, our clients do.”

While we don’t seek out accolades, when they come it is pretty gratifying. It reinforces that the representation we provide of our clients is of the highest quality.

Today, The Publicity Club of Chicago announced the recipients of The 2008 Golden Trumpet Awards. Zapwater Communications was awarded a Silver Trumpet in the “Government Affairs” category.

The Publicity Club of Chicago is the nation’s largest independent public relations membership organization. Since 1941, PCC has been providing educational and networking opportunities for Chicago’s elite public relations practitioners.

This is the third major award Zapwater Communications has won in 2008. Earlier this month, Zapwater won two Bulldog Awards, one of the most prestigious awards in the public relations industry and presented by the top industry newsletter, Bulldog Reporter.

Zapwater won a 2008 Bulldog Award in the Best Travel, Hospitality & Destinations Campaign category and in the Best Response to Breaking News category.

In 2008, all three of Zapwater Communications’ practice areas (Corporate, Public Affairs and Lifestyle) have won awards. I think that speaks volumes about the diversity of Zapwater’s clients and its quality of work. I am also confident when I say that I doubt there is another agency of Zapwater’s age (three years old) and size that has won awards for three different clients in three entirely different practice areas during the same year.

Thank you to all of Zapwater’s clients for giving us such great material to work with.

LITIGATION NATION
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Zapwater is moving full force into the world of litigation! Did you know that there are 40,000 attorneys in Cook County alone? That is a crazy amount of competition for any attorney just trying to make an honest buck. With so many potential litigators in the mix, attorneys are forced to get very creative with their marketing and PR strategies. Referrals from law school buddies just won’t cut it anymore!Zapwater has come to lend a hand, and just last week signed on with Stephen Passen and his firm Passen & Driscoll. With a wide range of media contacts in the legal community and some litigation experience within our staff, we are ready to hit the ground running and are really excited to help Steve and other attorneys get the exposure that they need to take their practice to the next level!

Allison Evans
Director of Business Development

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THE PERFECT MOTHER’S DAY GIFT(S)
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Do you always struggle to find your Mother just the right thing for Mother’s Day? Whether it is brunch, fashionable jewelry or the ideal handbag - we can help you!

Celebrate Sunday, May 11th on the captivating shores of Lake Geneva with an elegant brunch specially prepared by Executive Chef Scott Powers. With a wide variety of specialty dishes including breakfast classics, flavorful lunch options and many seafood selections, the Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at The Abbey is sure to please anyone’s palate. To toast the fabulous women on their special day, the brunch will feature a Champagne fountain and fresh peach bellinis along with tasty decadent desserts. The Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at The Abbey Resort and Spa is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the low price of $32.95 per adult and $13.95 per child age five through 12. Children under four years old eat for free! For more information or to make your brunch reservations please call 262-275-1815.Join RA Sushi for the Treats & Tea Retreat to kick-off Mother’s Day weekend with a nontraditional Japanese tea party on Saturday, May 10 at 1 p.m. RA Sushi will offer moms a “cup of tea” with its signature "Zen Mojito" which features Zen Green Tea Liquor along with an assortment of signature RA dishes on a classic two-tier serving platter. The Treat & Tea Retreat is priced at $25, serves two people and will be offered at both RA locations in Chicago and Glenview between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m. Reservations are required. Please call the Chicago location at 312-274-0011 or the Glenview location at 847-510-1100.Already have plans? You can’t go wrong with jewelry. Make your mother a fashionista with one of the many stylish and affordable pieces by K.Amato designs. The Maple necklace, a 1.5" filigree with a clear teardrop that hangs on an expandable 15-17" gold-filled chain, is a charming pick for mom at the reasonable price of $60. All of the hottest celebrities are sporting her designs, let mom make a statement too! For more information, call 312-882-1366. How about a fabulous piece from the unique and contemporary designs of Tivi? My personal favorite from the collection is the ionic wood cuff bracelet. With many modern silkscreen prints to choose from, the lotus, an ivory screened maple cuff with a gorgeous garden print, is a soft fresh look for any mother to enjoy at the price of $70. Visit http://www.tiviwear.com for more information.Whether it’s for a casual day at brunch or night on the town, any woman can use a new, hot handbag. The question is; how do you choose the perfect handbag for mom? Kristi Ryan, the owner of grace boutique in Bucktown offers a few secrets on how to purchase the ideal handbag. From wallets to cell phones to family photos to planners, purses are the catchall accessory. Look for an all-purpose bag that can hold all of the necessities, for the mom on the go. Try the Lambertson Truex “Bradley” tote, $295. For nights out on the town, women love the convenience of a handheld clutch, but also want enough space to fit those little required items. A simple color, like brown, will match any outfit choice. Try the Alexis Hudson “Santorini” clutch, can be used as a clutch or shoulder bag, $395. If you can’t decide on the perfect handbag, a gift certificate is the next best thing. Gift certificates at grace are available in any dollar amount and never expire. Visit grace at 1917 North Damen Avenue.End the battle of trying to choose the finest gift for your mother this Mother’s Day with the many things our clients have to offer. After all, your mother deserves the best!

Amy Stahulak
Intern

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PAPER, PRINTS AND CHARITY INITIATIVE
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Legion Paper is the largest distributor of Fine Art, Museum Mounting Board, Decorative and Digital Art Papers in North America. Legion prides itself on developing papers that meet the industry's highest standards of quality and is equally committed to establishing and maintaining relationships with esteemed artists. The company’s latest charitable initiative is a testament to both these missions and of personal meaning to its Southern California office.

In the wake of last year’s September 2007 wildfires in San Diego, we approached a handful of Legion's most devoted users and friends asking them to share their favorite California-themed landscape images.

After receiving great response, Legion sent paper to participating artists and compiled assortments of six California-themed prints in limited edition Moab Chinle Economy Folios. These four books are now being auctioned online through Ebay’s “Giving Works” with 100% of the proceeds donated to raise money for the Glendale, California San Diego Red Cross.

Participating artists include Barbara Bordnick, Chris Conrad, Jim Graham, Douglas Kirkland, Judith Monteferrante and Michael Zide.

While many of Zapwater client events are charity driven, this is a new and unique endeavor for the Legion Paper. Accordingly, on behalf of Legion, Zapwater invites you to click here for more information.

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