Coast is the UK’s leading PR and communications consultancy for the professional services sector.

We have a long and successful track record working alongside lawyers, barristers, accountants, planning consultants and management consultants in the UK and around the world.

We understand professional services firms, the challenges in differentiating firms in a crowded market and the pressures facing busy professionals and those who work with them.

Our approach to media relations and content programmes stands us apart, consistently delivering first-class results that allow professionals to demonstrate their expertise, deliver insights and stand apart from their peers.

We help professional services firms build compelling media narratives that drive growth. 

Our Team

Matt Baldwin

Matt is the co-founder of Coast Communications. A former journalist and experienced communicator, he has worked with professional services firms for over 30 years, advising on communications strategy, media relations and crisis communications. He is the current editor of the PM Forum’s magazine, PM, and The Professionals.

Alison Baldwin

Alison is the co-founder of Coast and has over 30 years PR and marketing experience advising and delivering PR support to domestic and international professional services firms. She also provides media relations and communications support to some of the UK’s largest consumer brands and to agricultural and rural businesses.