ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS NAMED AGENCY OF RECORD (U.S.) FOR PARK & OAK, MARCEL’S CULINARY EXPERIENCE AND MARCHÉ

CHICAGO, IL (OCTOBER 13, 2026) – Zapwater Communications has been appointed U.S. Agency of Record for Park & Oak, Marcel’s Culinary Experience (Marcel’s) and Marché, three locally owned brands in downtown Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

Each brand brings a distinct perspective to how people live and gather, connecting interior design with cooking and entertaining through a shared focus on creating welcoming spaces and experiences. As the brands each enter a new chapter of growth, Zapwater will lead strategic public relations efforts to elevate their visibility locally, regionally and among national media.

Zapwater will lead media relations, influencer marketing, strategic partnerships and events for Park & Oak, a full-service interior design firm owned by Renee DiSanto and Christina Samatas, with residential projects throughout the Chicago area and across the country. The agency’s communications program will highlight Park & Oak’s interior design capabilities, experienced team and distinct design approach while also supporting its curated retail collection at Park & Oak Collected and its hospitality-driven experiences at Park & Oak Parlour.

Zapwater will also lead media relations for Marcel’s and Marché, including support for a signature media and influencer event. Marcel’s, an award-winning destination rooted in education, experience and community connection, hosts more than 350 hands-on cooking classes annually while offering premium retail, private events, e-commerce and wedding registry services. Just steps away, Marché serves as a modern specialty marketplace featuring artisan cheeses, charcuterie, wines and spirits, chef-made provisions, curated gifts and membership clubs that celebrate the joy of entertaining.

“Park & Oak, Marcel’s and Marché are female-owned, locally rooted businesses that help people make the most of their homes and time together, from interior design to cooking and entertaining,” said David Zapata, CEO and founder of Zapwater Communications. “We’re excited to support their continued growth and bring greater visibility to each brand’s expertise and offerings.”

Through the partnership, Zapwater will help elevate Park & Oak’s interior design services, team and project portfolio while expanding awareness of Marcel’s and Marché as leading resources for cooking, entertaining and gifting, as well as local destinations for shopping, classes, and culinary experiences.

For more information on Park & Oak, Marcel’s Culinary Experience, and Marché, please visit parkandoak.com, marcelsculinaryexperience.com, and marche496.com.

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

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