10/07 Rick Maynard, KFC, Connie Britton, Nashville

Rick Maynard  DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, KFC 

It’s no secret that Americans are increasingly on the move. And recent IRI research found that Americans are becoming ‘opportunistic’ eaters that graze on food all day long, rather than eating three separate meals. KFC has an answer for this behavior -- a pretty neat product line that provides taste, value and portability for on-the-go consumers - the KFC Go Cup. It’s launching today and we’d love to give you the inside scoop.

58 percent of Americans say that time spent driving has forced them to skip a meal. To combat this, Americans are eating in their cars and on-the-go more often.

42 percent of Americans would be more likely to eat in their cars if the food container could fit in their cup holder. The KFC Go Cup is the perfect solution – it includes a choice of the brand’s signature chicken along with Seasoned Potato Wedges, all in the convenience of sitting right in your cup holder for just $2.49.


Connie Britton - ACTRESS, "NASHVILLE"

Four times Emmy nominated, Connie Britton, is an actress who continually receives accolades for her work in television and film.  After stand-out roles on series such as “Spin City,” “24,” and “The West Wing,” she starred in one of the best reviewed shows on television, NBC’s “Friday Night Lights” created by Peter Berg, for which she received an Emmy nomination in 2010 and then again in 2011.

Britton returned to the small screen this past fall starring in ABC’s highly anticipated drama, “Nashville,” in which she plays Rayna James, a legendary country music superstar, earning Britton her first Golden Globe nomination and fourth Emmy nomination.  Britton most recently starred as the female lead in “American Horror Story,” Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s Golden Globe and Emmy nominated series for FX for which she received her third Emmy Nomination. She will next be seen in the film, “The To Do List,” alongside Aubrey Plaza and Andy Samberg. She also appeared last summer’s “Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World” with Steve Carrell and Keira Knightley.