Partners in the sea of marketing.

At Dockside Media, we believe every business has a story to tell, and we’re here to help you tell it right. Whether you need expertly crafted email newsletters, engaging content copy, or strategic marketing advice, our mission is to guide you through the process with clarity and care. Like a trusted dock, we provide the safe harbor where your ideas take shape, so you can launch your message confidently and effectively.

As your behind-the-scenes content partner, we specialize in ghostwriting, ensuring your voice shines through while we do the heavy lifting. Our approach is collaborative, adaptable, and tailored to fit your unique business goals. Think of us as your lighthouse—leading the way to successful communication and stronger client connections.

Behind the Dockside

Hello!

I’m Mary Kate Feeney, the founder and pen behind Dockside Media. 

Ever since starting my neighborhood newspaper as a kid, I have a passion for writing and good stories. This led me from working on my university newspaper to Beacon Hill. As Director of Online Media, I “played” Governor Deval Patrick on Twitter and developed digital initiatives improving transparency and engagement with residents. Later I worked for the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, telling the state’s economic and cultural stories in print and digital. 

After leaving state government, I ventured out on my own, starting Dockside Media in 2014. I have also been a featured speaker and teacher at Boston University, Framingham State University, the Swiss Consulate, the MetroWest Conference for Women, MetroWest Chamber of Commerce, and Framingham Business Association.

I am the creator of The Ham’er, a weekly newsletter and podcast about my hometown’s civic life. When not writing or thinking/reading/studying marketing, I can be found playing my guitar, listening to The Beatles or hanging out with my beloved rescue black lab, Jack.

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What's behind the name...

First, I love all things nautical. 

A dock is where voyages begin. It is a place of calm and preparation. Working with me allows you to “dock” your ideas or content, as we work together to organize and refine before sending your story out to the world through the written word. 

My expertise as a writer and consultant is your safe harbor, helping you navigate the complexities of marketing and communication.

Let’s launch ships.