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2005/2004 Archives IT MUST BE FASHIONABLE TO HIRE ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS Upstart, hot Chicago public relations boutique retained by several fashion/lifestyle clients Chicago, IL, (December 15, 2005) – Zapwater Communications announces that it has been retained by its first fashion clients, Egami Lifestyle and Gem Jewelry Boutiques. Zapwater will also work with Gem’s owner Laura Kitsos to publicize her own line of Laura Kitsos Jewelry. Egami (www.egami-lifestyle.com) is an online design company that offers high-end customizable accessories and jackets. Their unique multi-step process allows you to take your most cherished family photo or child’s artwork and transform it into a stylish and contemporary scarf, handbag, wallet, or coat lining and create something that is truly unique and entirely your own. Zapwater Communications has been retained to provide their public relations/communications needs. Designer Laura Kitsos is owner and operator of Gem, A Jewelry Boutique (www.gemoakpark.com). Kitsos started her company out of the basement of her Oak Park home in Chicago. Soon after, she opened her first retail store in Oak Park. Gem has become such a success that it has allowed her to recently open up a second location in Chicago’s ultra-trendy Bucktown neighborhood. At Gem, a variety of jewelry lines are showcased, including her own line, Laura Kitsos Jewelry. Kitsos creates unique, one of a kind, handmade jewelry. Each piece is created by hand, often never making the same piece twice. ### ZAPWATER WILL BE STAYING UP LATE Late-night hotspot RiNo Lounge retains Zapwater Communications Chicago, IL, (November 15, 2005) – RiNo Lounge (www.rinolounge.com), located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, has chosen Zapwater Communications to provide public relations and publicity for the Late-Night hotspot. Zapwater was initially retained to help publicize the lounge’s opening in October 2005. “Chicago is a very competitive market and we needed a company that could push us up to the top from the start”, said Michael Bisbee, RiNo co-owner. “Zapwater has done just that, and have already exceeded our expectations!” This newly opened bar and lounge is already drawing ‘A-listers’ like Jeremy Piven, David Schwimmer, Michael Jordan, Chris Duhon, and numerous members of the cast of Prison Break. RiNO has quickly become THE late night destination in Chicago. "RiNo is an intimate location that opens at 10 pm and closes at 4 am (5 am on Saturdays). You need to make sure you are there early or on the list, because getting past RiNo’s velvet ropes is harder than anywhere else in the city. We like the personalized work that Zapwater has to offer. They are working all the time to make sure our name gets out there and into the hands of the right people. The company strives to make sure that our needs are met and they are on-call and accessible 24-7,” said Michael Kaulentis, RiNo co-owner. “In this business, you need your PR guy to be available at any hour, and Zapwater has not let us down.” RiNo is located at 343 W. Erie (corner of Orleans & Erie). For more information, please visit:www.rinolounge.com or call: 312-587-3433. ### LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL FOR ZAPWATER ### ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS PROUD TO NAME THE USO OF ILLINOIS AS ITS PRO-BONO CLIENT FOR 2006Chicago, IL, (October 15, 2005) – Zapwater Communications has selected United Service Organizations (USO) of Illinois (www.uso.org/illinois), as its pro bono client for 2006. Zapwater Communications will provide public relations and marketing services to help the organization raise awareness of the mission that helps serve those who serve our country. “USO of Illinois is honored to be chosen by Zapwater Communications as an organization they will share their dedicated time and talent with. It is this spirit of citizen support, generosity and volunteerism that the USO is founded on and relies on. Together, the USO and Zapwater Communications will work towards the mission of touching the lives of those defending freedom and their families, who so greatly deserve our support and appreciation for their service,” noted Lisa Moeller, President of USO of Illinois. The mission of the USO of Illinois is to provide support and morale while enhancing the quality of life of the men and women and their families while they serve in the United States Armed Forces. The USO of Illinois is a civilian non-profit, private organization that relies on the generosity of individuals, organizations, and corporations and does not receive government funding. “It is with great honor that Zapwater Communications has been asked to help get the word out about an organization that does so much to improve the lives or our men and women in uniform,” remarks David Zapata of Zapwater Communications. “As someone with family members in the military, I have seen first hand the impact that the USO has on a daily basis. To be asked to part of that is truly humbling.” ### DAVID ZAPATA PRESENTS TO COLOR MARKETING GROUP’S MIDWEST REGIONAL MEETING Chicago, IL. (September 15, 2005) – David Zapata, founder of Zapwater Communications, Inc., will present “Eight Secrets to Better Public Relations Campaigns” at the 2005 CMG Midwest Regional Meeting. Date: September 22, 2005 Time: 6:00 pm Location: Ace Hardware Corp. 2200 Kensington Court Oak Brook, IL The Color Marketing Group is the premier international association for design and color professionals. For more information visit www.colormarketing.org. ### ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS,
INC. RETAINED TO LAUNCH YELLOWHOUSE ### SHELLY CELLAK JOINS ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS,
INC. AS A PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST At Zapwater, Cellak will be assisting with the launch of Yellowhouse Online and managing special events for all Zapwater clients. ###
### ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDER NAMED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF PRESTIGIOUS NOT-FOR-PROFIT Zapata will be the youngest serving Director on the USO’s Board. The mission of the USO of Illinois, in times of peace and conflict is to enhance the quality of life of the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families through social, recreational, entertainment and educational programs and support services. More than 1.4 million Active Duty men and women serve our country in uniform. An additional 1.3 million serve in the National Guard and Reserves.
CAMPAIGN AND PUBLIC RELATIONS VETERAN LAUNCHES ZAPWATER
COMMUNICATIONS Zapata, who most recently served as Group Director for Public Relations at Slack Barshinger and is a veteran of dozens of political campaigns, stated “I was encouraged to launch Zapwater Communications by many of the clients that I have worked with throughout the years and have followed me from agency to agency. They expressed a comfort level with my approach to public relations and I am honored that they have turned to my new venture to fulfill their public relations and marketing needs.” Zapwater Communications charter clients include:
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