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About Coastal Marketing Solutions
Coastal Marketing Solutions was created for people who care deeply about their work but do not want marketing to feel confusing, stressful, or like a second full-time job. Running a business or nonprofit is already demanding. Marketing should support your work, not make it harder.
Since 2009, I have worked with small businesses and nonprofits across many industries. I help them focus on marketing that is clear, practical, and realistic. This means choosing the right actions, not chasing every new trend or tool. The goal is simple marketing that people can understand and trust.
Many business owners feel pressure to “keep up” with marketing. They worry they are doing it wrong or not doing enough. If you have ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, you are not alone. These feelings are common, and they are exactly why Coastal Marketing Solutions exists.
My approach is steady and supportive. I focus on what matters most for your business right now and build from there. You get clear direction, honest guidance, and marketing that fits your time, budget, and comfort level.
Why This Matters to You
You don’t need more marketing noise. You need support that understands the realities of running a business.
I’ve spent my career working on the business side of marketing, not inside an agency bubble. That means I understand what it’s like to make marketing decisions with limited time, limited budgets, and real pressure to see results that actually matter.
Coastal Marketing Solutions was built for business owners and nonprofit leaders who are doing their best but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to focus next. Instead of pushing one-size-fits-all tactics, I take a collaborative, practical approach that helps you prioritize what will have the most impact right now.
The goal is simple: to give you clarity, confidence, and marketing support that feels realistic, manageable, and aligned with your goals—so you’re not just doing marketing, you’re moving your business forward.
How Working Together Helps You
You get expert marketing support without added complexity.
Working virtually means we can meet face-to-face when it matters, without the time, cost, or scheduling headaches that come with in-person meetings. You get focused, personal attention in a way that fits easily into your day.
Because no two businesses are the same, you won’t be handed a pre-packaged plan that doesn’t quite fit. We start with a real conversation about your goals, your challenges, and what feels most overwhelming right now. From there, we create a strategy that’s tailored to your business, your priorities, and your available time and resources.
The result is a clear, realistic approach to marketing—one that supports your business without stretching you thin or asking you to do more than makes sense.
“Amy is a client centric marketing expert. I have worked with her for over 15+ years. She is professional, and treats every client as if she was the business owner. She’s up to date on both traditional and digital options and I would recommend her for any business.”
Melinda Baker
Integrated Media Professional
About Amy Dowd
Hi, I’m Amy 👋
I have over 30 years of marketing experience and have done just about all of it—from traditional print, radio, and direct mail to digital marketing, email, social media, and AI.
For 12 years, I served as the Marketing Director of a community bank on Cape Cod, which gave me a deep appreciation for how marketing works in the real world. In 2009, I founded Coastal Marketing Solutions to help business owners create marketing rooted in strategy, customer engagement, and—most importantly—common sense.
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Bryant University and have been a Certified Constant Contact Partner for over 15 years. I’ve earned All-Star (Top 10%) status multiple times and exclusively recommend Constant Contact because I truly believe it offers the best overall product, support, and training tools for small businesses.
A Little More About Me
I grew up on Cape Cod and lived there for 43 years before spending time on Florida’s Treasure Coast. Today, I work virtually from Aiken, South Carolina in a multigenerational home with my parents—something I’m incredibly grateful for.
I take my work seriously, but not myself. I love helping people feel more confident, cutting through buzzwords, and keeping marketing approachable (and sometimes even fun).
Amy Dowd
Owner & Chief Geek
Frank D. Loggerhead
Mascot & Morale Manager
Meet Frank D. Loggerhead
Frank is the inspiration behind the Coastal Marketing Solutions logo and the wind beneath my wings. He came to life after one of his cousins was spotted sunning himself in the warm waters off the Bahamas.
Frank isn’t much help when it comes to marketing strategy, but he provides plenty of inspiration, humor, and reminders not to take life too seriously.
“Amy has been our trusted email marketing partner for over fourteen years. She doesn’t just send a newsletter — she helps us communicate clearly and intentionally with our audience every single month. Her reliability, strategy, and attention to detail have made a lasting impact on our business.”
Robert M. Thorne
Founder of Thorne Financial Partners, Hyannis, MA
Let’s Talk
If this approach feels like a good fit, I’d love to talk.
You don’t need to know exactly what you need yet—we’ll figure that out together.
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(508) 504-7300
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