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TEAM WHISTLE AND KFC PARTNER ON EPISODE OF ‘CHEAT DAY’ FEATURING NBA PLAYER TOBIAS HARRIS AND LITTLE SISTER TORI HARRIS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13

NEW YORK –(October 13, 2021) –Team Whistle, the global sports and entertainment media company today announced a partnership with KFC, purveyors of the world’s most famous fried chicken, on a new episode of ‘Cheat Day’ to celebrate and promote its KFC Chicken Sandwich across Whistle’s YouTube channel and social media handles. ‘Cheat Day’ is a series that follows athletes, entertainers, and celebrities as they dive into their favorite meals. Over the course of the episode, viewers spend time the day with NBA star and Philadelphia 76ers Forward, Tobias Harris and his younger sister, Tori, who’s currently a Division 1 NCAA hooper herself. Tobias and Tori kick back and enjoy some pool time in beautiful San Diego, while testing out KFC’s best chicken sandwich yet.

The ongoing chicken sandwich wars is summarized by fried chicken sandwiches suddenly being a menu item everywhere across chains. Some unexpected chain contenders have even joined the fight. Since 2000, beef prices have risen by 45%, while chicken prices have declined by 25%. These trends have likely played an important role in the rise of chicken. Gen Z presented the highest percentage of respondents self-reporting they were spending more on quick service when compared to pre-COVID times. Known as fried chicken experts, KFCis well-positioned in the continued battle.

"We are always looking for unique ways our brand can show up in media, especially in the sports realm," said Tom Thistleton, director of media, KFC U.S. "When we learned that Tobias and Tori are KFC fans, we knew that working with them would be a natural fit."

“Given how nicely our values align with KFC’s, we were thrilled to be able to showcase that mutual value set through our original series, ‘Cheat Day”, said Corey Radel, VP of Brand Partnerships at Team Whistle. “It certainly helps that Tobias and Tori are lifelong KFC fans, and that the brand has launched a great product, their Chicken Sandwich, as NBA tipoff buzz is at its peak.”

About Team Whistle:

Team Whistle is a sports and entertainment media company built to engage and activate today’s fans worldwide through positive and relatable content, wherever and however they want it. Team Whistle is a pioneer in the data-driven creation and distribution of positive and relatable content in sports and entertainment for young audiences globally. Team Whistle's proven portfolio of unscripted, scripted and interactive shows are available across its expansive social and AVOD media distribution network. The company's video content IP and audience combined with its powerful analytical, production and commercial capabilities serve to help brands, distributors, talent, sports leagues and media companies activate and engage consumers across the content ecosystem.

About KFC:

KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Ky., is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain. KFC specializes in Original Recipe®, Extra Crispy™, Kentucky Grilled Chicken® and Extra Crispy™ Tenders, Hot Wings®, KFC Famous Bowls®, Pot Pies, freshly hand prepared chicken sandwiches, biscuits and homestyle side items. There are more than 24,000 KFC restaurants in over 145 countries and territories around the world. KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., Louisville, Ky. (NYSE: YUM). For more information, visit www.kfc.com. Follow KFC on Facebook (www.facebook.com/kfc), Twitter (www.twitter.com/kfc) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/KFC).