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Plano-Based Rent-A-Center Engages Brooks & Associates Public Relations for Strategic Public Relations Support

PR agency supports media outreach for company's nationwide community giving

HOWE, Texas (June 1, 2008)Rent-A-Center, Inc., the nation's largest rent-to-own operator, has selected Brooks & Associates Public Relations, Inc., to provide public relations and communications support of the company’s overall media and community outreach including its Random Acts of Caring campaign, a giving initiative designed to help meet important community needs in cities nationwide.

“We are truly indebted to the communities we serve, and it is gratifying to be able to bring media attention to the very deserving organizations we’ve targeted through the Random Acts of Caring program,” said Gus Whitcomb, vice president – public affairs, Rent-A-Center. “Brooks & Associates has been a welcome addition to our team, helping us reach out to even greater numbers of deserving recipients.”

Since Brooks & Associates began working with Rent-A-Center in April, it has facilitated media and community leader outreach in three Ohio communities garnering broadcast and print media coverage.

“We are thrilled to be selected by Rent-A-Center and look forward to continuing to help drive visibility for the company’s many worthy causes,” said Virginia Brooks, APR, company president and founder. “Rent-A-Center is in a unique position to directly benefit the communities that their customers live in.” 

About Brooks & Associates, Inc.
Brooks & Associates Public Relations is a full-service Dallas-area firm specializing in developing and implementing strategic, integrated and results-driven public relations programs for businesses that understand the power of effective communications. Founded in June 2000, Brooks & Associates offers more than 30 years combined public relations experience with specialization in business-to-business communications services. Clients include leading companies in the oil and gas, utilities, high-technology, telecommunications and professional services industries.

For more information or to contact Brooks & Associates, visit http://www.brooksandassociatespr.com or call (903) 532-9714.

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