GameStop Names Stanton Crenshaw PR Agency of Record
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 2008--GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it has retained Stanton Crenshaw Communications, a leading mid-sized public relations firm.
The firm has been engaged as agency of record and will focus on enhancing the company's reputation among parents, gift-givers and other influencers, and also on reinforcing GameStop's stature as the leading destination for consumers to purchase video games - regardless of their age, interest or gaming experience.
Chris Olivera, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, GameStop Corp., indicated that "The partnership is an excellent fit for both parties as it capitalizes on Stanton Crenshaw's experience in building brands and also leverages our knowledge of the video game industry. We look forward to a long and productive partnership."
Judy Grossman, Executive Vice President of Stanton Crenshaw Communications, will serve as the client relationship manager.
About GameStop Corp.
Headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, GameStop Corp. is the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. The company operates 5,453 retail stores in 16 countries worldwide. The company also operates two e-commerce sites, GameStop.com and EBgames.com, and publishes Game Informer(R) magazine, a leading multi-platform video game publication. GameStop Corp. sells new and used video game software, hardware and accessories for video game systems from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. In addition, the company sells PC entertainment software, related accessories and other merchandise. General information on GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the company's corporate website: http://www.gamestopcorp.com.
About Stanton Crenshaw
Stanton Crenshaw Communications (www.stantoncrenshaw.com) is a full-service, mid-sized strategic public relations firm with strong specialty expertise in financial services, healthcare, technology, business-to-business, public affairs, corporate communications and brand marketing. Led by public relations veterans Alex Stanton and Dorothy Crenshaw, the firm is headquartered in New York City and employs 40 top industry professionals.
CONTACT: Chris Olivera
VP, Corporate Communications/Public Affairs
GameStop Corp.
(817) 722-7253
chrisolivera@gamestop.com
or
Beth Sharum
Manager, Corporate Communications
GameStop Corp.(817) 722-7281
bethsharum@gamestop.com
or
Julia Furay
Stanton Crenshaw Communications
646-502-3516
jfuray@stantoncrenshaw.com
SOURCE: GameStop Corp.