Noreen Heron and Associates

Noreen Heron and Associates is a full-service public relations, special events and advertising firm handling hospitality, entertainment and restaurant clients. Located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Heron PR is committed to creating unique campaigns, building brand exposure and increasing revenues.
History
Noreen Heron Zautcke has previously worked as director of public relations for the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Hyatt’s biggest property and the city’s largest hotel. In this capacity, she planned and executed some of the city’s largest events including the World’s Largest Office Party, the Bud Bowl, and the Pepsi Easter Fairy Tale Adventure that culminated with a parade down Wacker Drive. She also supervised the PR efforts for the hotel when it was the headquarters for the Democratic National Convention in 1996, working with the White House press staff. Further responsibilities included handling crisis communications, securing sponsorships and creating advertising campaigns.
After five years in this position, she left to start her own company in 2000. Hyatt was one of her company’s first clients, and she began working with and representing various hospitality, leisure, corporate and non-profit clients. She has served on numerous boards and planned dozens of charitable fundraisers, receiving many awards (see awards page). Noreen has represented more than 300 productions in her career.
Clients
Previous and present clients include: Allstate Arena, Bailey's, Bailiwick Repertory Theatre, Barney, Bear in the Big Blue House, Broadway in Chicago, Chaise Lounge, Chicago Dramatists, Chicago Grammer School, Chicago Office of Tourism, Chicagoland Pops, Concierge Preferred Magazine, Drury Lane, Fellowship for the Performing Arts, Geja's Cafe, Harlem Globetrotters, Hawthorne Race Course, Highland Games, The Hunt Club, Hyatt Hotels, Jeff Awards,, The Kid from Brooklyn, Lakeshore Theatre, Leaving Iowa, Luna Flooring Company, Marriot Theatre, Massage Envy, Porchlight Music Theatre and Procter and Gamble.
Recognition and awards
*2001 "Entrepreneur Award, Outstanding Business Achievement" Special Events Chicago Magazine;
*1999 Today's Chicago Woman magazine - Named one of Chicago's "Top 100 Women Making a Difference";
*1999 Where Chicago Magazine/ American Airlines "Someone Special Award";
*1998 NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) Corporate Woman of Achievement Award;
*1993 Named one of Chicago's "Top 100 Young Leaders," Public Allies
Press
Noreen has been featured in a number of publications including
BroadwayWorld.com,
the Columbia Tribune,
Catholic Online,
the Chicago Tribune, and Triblocal.com

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