Christie Osborne | Catersource

Owner | Mountainside Media

Christie Osborne is the owner of Mountainside Media, a company that helps event industry professionals brands develop scalable marketing strategies that brings in more inquiries and leads. Christie is a national educator with recent speaking engagements at NACE Experience, WIPA and the ABC Conference.

Sales & Marketing

Thinking of Advertising in 2022? Here’s What You Need for Success in the New Year

Christie Osborne

December 06, 2021

By the time the ball drops and the confetti has been swept up, the event industry is already halfway through engagement season, stirring up a flurry...

Sales & Marketing

Outsourcing Smartly: How to ensure ROI from Contractors and Freelancers

Christie Osborne

October 28, 2021

Do you need help with your marketing but don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’ve spent thousands of dollars in the past on freelancers and...

Business & Operations

Time to Grow? What You Can Learn from Your Analytics

Christie Osborne

July 29, 2021

Data provides us with a wealth of concrete information. From the type of person your brand reaches to the effectiveness of your marketing strategies...

Sales & Marketing

Leverage Your Marketing Strategy Now to Level Up for the Rest of 2021

Christie Osborne

June 13, 2021

2020 rocked the catering and event industry, leaving business owners to prioritize recovery, rebuilding, and resurgence this year. With the industry...

Business & Operations

How to Use Market Research to Branch Out to New Event Types

Christie Osborne

May 18, 2021

While your offerings influence your role in the market, so do those of your competitors. How do your ideal clients view your brand in comparison to...

Sales & Marketing

Data-Based Decision-Making: What it Means for You and Your Business

Christie Osborne

April 20, 2021

Running a business involves a lot of decisions that can make or break your company. Is it a good time to hire a new team member? Would it be...

Sales & Marketing

No Blog, No Worries: How to Earn Qualified Web Traffic Without a Blog

Christie Osborne

March 11, 2021

A great blog serves as a strategic tool for vendors to attract new clients, generate social media content, and boost SEO effects; yet, often, event...

Sales & Marketing

Three Marketing Mistakes to Avoid as Peak Season Approaches

Christie Osborne

February 08, 2021

Peak season is upon us and it’s time to start putting those smart marketing plans in place! Although we are starting to see the light at the end of...

Sales & Marketing

What to Know About Marketing During Engagement Season in 2021

Christie Osborne

January 21, 2021

Typically, the wedding industry is typically set up for a busy Q1 full of marketing campaigns targeted at newly engaged couples after a slew of...

Sales & Marketing

3 Things to Consider When Refining Your Marketing Strategy for 2021

Christie Osborne

December 17, 2020

As we embark on a new year, it's a good time to reflect on all of the changes we've experienced in 2020. On both a personal and professional level,...