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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

Three Simple Social Media Marketing Processes You Need in Place before Peak Season

Christie Osborne

March 18, 2020

More clients are turning to social media to find and evaluate event professionals, including caterers. Social media allows fans and followers to see...

Business & Operations

How to Put Social Media on Autopilot for Busy Season

Christie Osborne

February 12, 2020

Once the busy season hits, there is barely space to take a breath. Events stack up and many caterers are lucky if they get a couple of random posts...

Sales & Marketing

3 Website Metrics to Track in 2020

Christie Osborne

January 15, 2020

Most caterers I work with have healthy website traffic. In addition to running a kitchen and a business, these culinary professionals are marketing...

Sales & Marketing

3 Simple Steps for Redefining Your Marketing Plan in the Off-Season

Christie Osborne

December 18, 2019

After the craziness of summer wedding season and the hubbub of the holidays, it’s time to relax and take a breath. You’ve worked hard and have earned...

Sales & Marketing

Reaching Your ICA During the Holiday Season

Christie Osborne

November 19, 2019

The opportunity to reach new customers and re-engage old ones is heightened during the holiday season when holiday parties and dinners abound. While...

Sales & Marketing

Measuring Up Your Marketing to Massive Goliath Companies

Christie Osborne

October 28, 2019

Here you are, a not-so-big company ready to reach the world and let them know what you offer. You have a marketing plan for your business and what...

Sales & Marketing

Holiday Ads & Social Media: What’s the Key to Success?

Christie Osborne

October 18, 2019

It can feel like complete madness: the plethora of holiday advertising. As businesses pour their final ad reserves into the holiday season, you may...

Business & Operations

Your Roadmap to Successful Communications in the Face of Crisis

Christie Osborne

September 30, 2019

None of us want to be involved in a crisis, but sadly they’ve become inevitable — and social media often ends up being a flashpoint for whatever...

Sales & Marketing

Mind Your Funnel

Christie Osborne

August 26, 2019

You are ready to ramp up your business and start serving customers. You are offering a quality product or service, and inquiries should be coming in...

Sales & Marketing

How to Beat Social Media Algorithms in 2019

Christie Osborne

July 29, 2019

Social media algorithm changes can often feel completely destructive. How can it be a good thing to cut your reach, limit who sees your posts, and...