KFC sponsors fire hydrants in Indiana cities

Brazil, Indiana - One cash-strapped Indiana city is getting help from an unlikely source: KFC. The fast food giant gave Brazil, Indiana $2,500 to fix fire hydrants in exchange for some publicity. For the next 30 days several city hydrants will advertise KFC's new "fiery grilled chicken wings." Brazil City Water has reported 85 of its hydrants need to be repaired. "I just hope that it opens the eyes to the community as well as far as in the long term in replacing and repairing fire hydrants in different areas of the city," said Stoney Lalen, Brazil City Water. You'll also see KFC ads on hydrants here in Indianapolis. Indianapolis will also receive $5,000 from KFC to buy fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. 33 extinguishers will be placed in city recreation centers and fire officials will hand out the detectors.

KFC sponsors West Indies team for ICC Champions Trophy 2006 October 04, 06 exchange4media News Service

KFC will be the sponsor of the West Indies cricket team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2006. The event is being held for the first team in India from October 7 to November 5 this year. Sandeep Kohli, Managing Director - Indian Subcontinent, Yum Restaurants International, said, In a country where cricket is a passion, almost a religion, we are excited that we are sponsoring the talented West Indians for the ICC Champions Trophy. The combination of cricket and finger licking food is one of the best ways to contribute to the festive season for our customers, to delight them and bring them back for more fun and finger licking food.

Kohli further said, We have plans to expand our chain of restaurants. In Delhi we currently have four restaurants. We will be increasing to nine restaurants by end of this year in Delhi and NCR. We also to plan to foray into 10 cities by the year-end. Arvind Mediratta, Chief Marketing Office, Yum! Restaurants International, said, The KFC Chicken Bucket has brought barrels of fun to family picnics, parties, reunions and everyday meals worldwide. Now customers in India can not only take home and enjoy the unique taste of KFCs Chicken Bucket at a special price, but also win a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet select members of the charismatic West Indies cricket team and a chance to get special bats autographed by the entire team. As part of KFCs Bucket Mein Cricket promo, on the purchase of every chicken in a bucket meal for Rs 199, customers will get a coupon, while a Rs 299 chicken in a bucket meal will fetch two coupons. There will be a lucky draw of these coupons, wherein 50 lucky winners will get the opportunity to lunch with the West Indian cricket team. A further 10 winners will receive an original cricket bat autographed by the entire team. KFC customers across Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Kolkata, Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai and Bangalore can participate in this contest.

KFC Sponsors WWE PPV; 26 Covers For WWE Magazine

Partial source: F4Wonline.com - Kentucky Fried Chicken will be the official sponsor of Aprils WWE Extreme Rules pay-perview from Baltimore, Maryland. - To go along with WrestleMania 26, the April issue of WWE Magazine will feature twenty-six different covers featuring Bret Hart, Chris Jericho, Triple H, Undertaker, The Miz, Ted DiBiase, Evan Bourne, Edge, Batista, Big Show, Christian, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre, Jack Swagger, John Cena, Kane, MVP, Kofi Kingston, Randy Orton, John Morrison, Rey Mysterio, R-Truth, Shawn Michaels, Sheamus and Santino Marella. - It appears Goldust may be up for some kind of push on the SmackDown brand after a good match with Chris Jericho on Superstars

recently. Goldust has recent wins over Dolph Ziggler and Mike Knox. Jericho wrote the following on Twitter after the match with Goldust: I really dug the match with Goldust last night. Hes in the best shape of his life and is as good as anybody in the WWE. Very underrated..

KFC Kentucky Fried Chicken Scholars Program and Echoing Green Public Service Fellowship Scholarships
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Scholarship Name: KFC Scholars Program Description: If you are graduating from high school this year and planning to enroll in one of your state s public colleges or universities, then you are eligible for the $20,000 renewable KFC Scholars Program. Winners will receive $5,000 per year for each of four years, for a total award of $20,000. In order to maintain eligibility, winners must carry at least 12 credit hours per semester, maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher, and work at least 10 hours per week beginning the 2nd year of funding. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and be able to demonstrate financial need (via your FAFSA so be sure to complete it early!). Award: $20,000 Awards per Year: Varies Award is Open to: High School Seniors Major/Field of Study: Open How to Apply/Contact: The (somewhat extensive) scholarship application requirements are available at the ACT website. See Also: Scholarships for Community Service and Volunteering

Fast-food chain to sponsor new series of Australian Idol

June 3, 2009 James Ferre

KFC is set to sponsor the new series of Network Tens Australian Idol, launching in August. The fast-food company will help execute an integrated marketing campaign; including both television and web-based marketing components. Television commercials, outdoor media, competitions and promotions on the official Australian Idol website will all be part of leveraging the brand across all media channels.

KFC had previously sponsored Network Tens Big Brother series, and was keen to continue sponsorship before the series was cancelled. The new signing with Australian Idol presents a new opportunity for KFC. Pedro de Martini, KFCs Marketing Director believes the sponsorship is a perfect fit for the brand.The program is inspirational and uplifting and appeals to Australians from all walks of life, just like our customers, he said.