EDWARDS REALTY COMPANY SELECTS ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS TO LEAD SOCIAL MEDIA, CONTENT CREATION, AND INFLUENCER MARKETING ON THEIR TRANSFORMATION OF BLOCK 37

CHICAGO, IL (November 10, 2026) – Zapwater Communications, an award-winning integrated communications agency, has been selected by Edwards Realty Company to lead social media strategy, content creation and influencer marketing as they reposition the State Street destination into a new era.

Chicago-based Edwards Realty Company acquired Block 37 in October 2026 and plans to reposition the property as a modern experiential destination built around retail, entertainment, culture and year-round programming. Zapwater will help introduce this transition to Chicagoans, visitors and creators, sharing the story of the property’s new ownership and branding.

“Block 37 sits at the 50-yard line of Chicago,, and there’s real momentum behind what comes next,” said David Zapata, founder and CEO of Zapwater Communications. “We’re thrilled to help Edwards Realty Company tell a new story, to the people and partners who will make it a place people want to keep coming back to.”

“Zapwater Communications has been a trusted partner for years, and we’re excited to have them by our side as we transform this vital asset into a world-class destination which defines the Chicago experience” said Aaron Gadiel, Senior Vice President for Edwards Realty Company.

Zapwater brings extensive, award-winning experience representing retail and lifestyle centers. Its past work has positioned retail destinations as vibrant hubs for shopping, dining, entertainment and community engagement and has been short-listed numerous times for retail campaign of the year.  

For more information about Zapwater Communications, visit zapwater.com, Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn.

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