Marketing Consultant for Wine & Food

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Hi, I’m Holly Formosa — a marketing consultant for the wine, food and hospitality industries. With 15+ years of hands-on experience, I help passionate businesses grow through smart, practical strategies that actually get results.

Whether you're chasing more bookings, stronger sales, or a clearer brand story, I’m here to help you find the path forward — without the fluff.

Want to talk through your challenge?

Book a free 30-minute no obligation strategy call and let’s see what’s possible.

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Cultivating Brands, Growing Success

You’re here because you’ve got a big idea—or maybe things aren’t moving in the right direction. Maybe you’re launching a new venue, wine label, or service but need a clear plan to reach the right audience.

Or perhaps your business was doing well but the initial buzz has slowed, and now you’re looking for smart, sustainable ways to boost revenue, engage your audience, and attract new customers. Whatever your challenge, I’m here to help.

Holly Formosa’s 4-Step Growth Process

  • 1. Insights

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  • 2. Workshops

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  • 3. Strategy Development

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  • 4. Kickstarter

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Client Success Stories

Case studies showcasing how I’ve helped brands just like you achieve their goals through smart marketing strategies.

“Holly is driven to the point of when the idea is seeded, it doesn’t just ferment, it takes seed and it grows.”

— Mykal Bartholomew, Co-Owner, Coda and Tonka Restaurants

Holly’s Growth Insights

Discover essential business and marketing insights tailored for the food, wine, and tourism sectors.

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Smarter Social Media for Time-Poor Venues
Smarter Social Media for Time-Poor Venues

Running a venue is hard enough without also feeling like you need to be a full-time content creator. Between rostering, suppliers, and service, finding time for social media can feel impossible. But it doesn’t have to be. In this article, I share smart posting rhythms, high-impact content ideas, platform priorities, ad tips, and how to make it all manageable, even if you’re doing it solo.

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A Glass Half Full Look at Victorian Wine – My Q&A with Dan Sims
A Glass Half Full Look at Victorian Wine – My Q&A with Dan Sims

Dan Sims has spent his career making wine fun, social and accessible. In this Growth Insights Q&A, the Chair of Wine Victoria shares why he’s optimistic about the future of Victorian wine, the opportunities for producers, and why storytelling – not spreadsheets – is what truly connects producers to people.

To hear the full conversation, watch the full 20-minute Growth Insights interview here.

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Ready to grow revenue and attract new customers?

I’ll help you craft a marketing strategy that builds loyalty, boosts visibility and drives results.

Book a free 30-minute call—no pressure, just practical ideas.

“Holly is the person you can trust with your business. She’ll give you a crystal-clear view of where you stand and help you make confident decisions about where you want to go.”

— Dervilla McGowan, Founder and Distiller at Anther

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