Fairfield Athletics Names John Cirillo And Cirillo World Public Relations And Marketing Consultant

NEW YORK, June 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairfield University Athletics is pleased to announce that it has signed a multi-year agreement with prominent New York public relations executive John Cirillo, President of Cirillo World, to serve as public relations, marketing and special athletics events consultant for the Stags. The announcement was made today by Fairfield Athletic Director Eugene P. Doris.

Cirillo is the former award-winning New York Knicks and Madison Square Garden Vice President (1984-97), who founded New York City-based Cirillo World in 1997.

"We are delighted that we have been able to enlist one of the top sports publicists in the country as a member of the Fairfield Athletics team," said Fairfield President Rev. Jeffrey P. von Arx, S.J. "John's expertise and relationships in the media will be invaluable as we continue the mission to raise Fairfield Athletics to the highest level, and broaden our awareness."

"We are thrilled at the opportunity to work with one of the most respected public relations specialists in sports," said Doris. "John and his staff bring savvy, creative marketing, and strong relationships in the New York and national media to Fairfield, which will go a long way in enhancing Stags athletics."

Significant clients in collegiate athletics also include the Atlantic 10 Conference, and the A-10 Conference Championship at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.

During a 30-year career in the public relations industry, Cirillo has worked with many notables including Patrick Ewing, Pat Riley, Mark Jackson, Jeff Van Gundy, Dave DeBusschere, Walt Frazier, Willis Reed, Red Holzman and Earl Monroe during his 13 seasons with the Knicks, and since launching Cirillo World such top names as Bob Costas, Gary Carter, Oscar De La Hoya and Wladimir Klitschko.  Along with Fairfield Athletics and the A-10 on the collegiate front, present Cirillo World clients include: Empire City Casino, Grand Central Oyster Bar, Steiner Sports Marketing, the Thurman Munson Awards Dinner to benefit AHRC New York City Foundation, and Fordham's WFUV Radio.

Contacts: Fairfield University /Jack Jones, [email protected], Chris O'Connor, [email protected], O: 203-254-4000 ext. 2878; C: 203-395-3422; Cirillo World/Jerry Milani, [email protected], 917-797-5663; Tim Martin, [email protected], 914-686-4432.

SOURCE Fairfield Athletics