Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Communications and Public Affairs Solutions in Cornwall
Coast Communications & Marketing has built a reputation for delivering strategic communications solutions in complex environments. Our team combines deep sector expertise with a commitment to fostering meaningful stakeholder relationships. With a focus on renewables, transport, and public sector projects, we specialise in crafting campaigns that navigate regulatory challenges and community concerns. Our approach integrates public affairs, crisis management, and research-driven strategies to help clients achieve their objectives.Founded by an experienced leadership team with backgrounds in political strategy and corporate communications, we bring a unique blend of technical knowledge and practical insight to every project. Our track record demonstrates consistent success in transforming communications challenges into opportunities for growth and engagement.
Services
Stakeholder engagement
Public relations
Crisis management
Public affairs
Communications strategy
Research services
Event management
Media training
Marketing campaigns
Industrial relations
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of crisis management experience from our leadership team
- Specialist knowledge in renewable energy communications strategies
- Proven success in complex stakeholder engagement for infrastructure projects
- Integrated approach combining public affairs and media relations
- Award-winning team with cross-sector expertise in policy and communications
What people say
Reactive and flexible
Excellent stakeholder relations
Professional communications advice
Wealth of experience
Integral team members
Services
Stakeholder engagement
Our stakeholder engagement services focus on building trust through transparent communication and active listening. We develop tailored strategies to connect with local communities, industry partners, and decision-makers. Our approach combines relationship-building with risk mitigation to ensure projects progress smoothly while maintaining positive community relations.
Public relations
We create targeted public relations campaigns that build organisational credibility and shape public perception. Our services include message development, media relations, and reputation management. With former BBC professionals on our team, we ensure effective communication across traditional and digital media platforms to achieve maximum impact.
Crisis management
Our crisis management team prepares organisations for potential reputational threats through proactive planning and rapid response strategies. We combine media expertise with political insight to control narratives during challenging situations. Our network of contacts helps contain issues before they escalate, protecting both reputation and operations.
Public affairs
We help organisations navigate political landscapes through strategic public affairs campaigns. Our services include policy analysis, government relations, and influencer engagement. With former parliamentary advisors on staff, we create effective strategies to shape policy discussions and build relationships with key decision-makers.
Communications strategy
Our communications strategy services develop comprehensive plans aligned with organisational goals. We combine research insights with creative execution to deliver measurable results. From initial concept to implementation, our strategies integrate multiple channels to ensure consistent messaging and maximum impact across target audiences.
People
Liz Waugh
Managing Director
With over 25 years in strategic communications, Liz founded Coast in 2005. Her expertise in crisis management and political strategy comes from working with blue-chip companies and public sector organisations. She leads our team with a focus on delivering practical communications solutions.
Dr John Moorcraft
Public Affairs Consultant
John brings deep parliamentary expertise from working with cabinet ministers and shadow secretaries. His public affairs insights help clients navigate complex political environments. He specialises in developing strategic approaches to policy engagement and influencer relationships.
Kathryn Williams
Communications Manager
Kathryn combines public sector experience with energy sector expertise. She develops strategic communications campaigns and manages community relations for infrastructure projects. Her background includes managing recycling campaigns and energy facility procurement projects.
Becky Appleby
Research Specialist
Becky specialises in technical research for infrastructure projects. She develops political and business cases for funding and manages socio-economic impact studies. Her work supports communications strategies with data-driven insights across energy, highways, and waste management sectors.
Emma Parker Reynolds
PR Manager
With 20+ years in media relations, Emma develops strategic communications campaigns. She manages media engagement and content creation for corporate and public sector clients. Her expertise includes crisis communications and brand reputation management.
Questions
What sectors does Coast specialise in?
We focus on renewable energy, infrastructure, transport, environment, and public sector communications, with particular expertise in stakeholder engagement for complex projects.
How does Coast handle crisis communications?
Our approach combines rapid response strategies with media expertise and political insight to protect reputation and maintain operational continuity during challenging situations.
Do you work with international clients?
While based in Cornwall, we work with clients across the UK and have experience supporting international projects through our network of contacts.
What makes Coast different from other agencies?
Our unique combination of political strategy experience, technical research capabilities, and hands-on media expertise delivers practical communications solutions for complex challenges.
How do you measure campaign success?
We use a combination of stakeholder feedback analysis, media coverage metrics, and policy impact assessments to evaluate effectiveness and demonstrate return on investment.
