About Mary McKeown-Christie

Mary is a long-time tech marketer with experience driving marketing programs from the early stages of a startup all the way through IPO and acquisition. She's also well-versed with growing mid-cap and large enterprise corporations looking to drive hyper-growth. As a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer, she designs integrated strategies deeply rooted in the Science of Marketing with data-driven decision-making resulting in more leads, scalability, and increased revenue.

$14 Million and Counting. How Austin’s Musicians Changed History.

Mary McKeown-Christie2026-05-21T16:12:58-05:00May 21st, 2026|

In March 2026, the City of Austin made history — again. A small group of working musicians spent seven years showing up at City Hall, surviving a pandemic, fighting bureaucratic delays, and refusing to let Austin's live music economy be taken for granted. The result: $14 million distributed directly to musicians and venues through the Austin Live Music Fund, the first program of its kind anywhere in the United States. This is that story.

About Mary McKeown-Christie

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