Christopher Ryan Antonowich

About Christopher Ryan Antonowich

Highly creative and strategy-driven professional with a proven track record of success in…

Experience

1. Vice President, Marketing & Visitor Experience

   Boston Children\'s Museum

   Nov 2024 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Boston Children’s Museum announces the appointment of Chris Antonowich, Vice President of Marketing & Visitor Experience. As VPMVE, Chris is a key leader in conceptualizing, initiating, and overseeing marketing, communications, and visitor-facing revenue and service functions. In his new role, Chris’ primary responsibilities include monitoring trends and behaviors that impact the Museum’s audience to ensure the beloved cultural institution remains relevant and keeps pace with the evolving needs of children and their families. He will develop and implement brand strategy, market intelligence gathering, building and maintaining promotional and strategic business partnerships, audience development, and social media strategies. He leads and participates in Museum business development and ideation to build both audience and earned revenues; and promoting the Museum’s Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles, including its EDI Mission and goals.“We are delighted to welcome Chris Antonowich to the Museum,” said Carole Charnow, President & CEO. “With two decades of experience in the creative services industry, Chris will be an effective, collaborative leader in this newly expanded role which includes the Visitor Experience Team. As an active contributor to his Boston community of Jamaica Plain and longtime Museum member, Chris will bring to his work a special understanding of the Museum and its audience.”With 20+ years in the creative services industry, including founding and leading two creative agencies and career stints with 90.0 WBUR and Hasbro, Chris has experience as a manager, video producer, writer, editor, event producer, and more. He also spearheaded successful campaigns and initiatives across multiple sectors, such as nonprofits, higher education, healthcare, sports entertainment, AI, and intellectual properties.

Education

• Villanova University

  Bachelor of Science

• Boston University

  Masters of Science