Who we are

Together with other marketing players from Hamburg, we promote the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and raise its profile both nationally and internationally. Through our work, we highlight Hamburg's strengths and get relevant partners involved. In this way, we increase the appeal of this unique location in Northern Germany between the North Sea, Baltic Sea and the Lüneburg Heath for people and companies, while also fostering a sense of community among local residents.

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Hamburg Marketing at a glance

Hamburg Marketing GmbH integrates all marketing activities of the City of Hamburg. At the same time, it acts at an operational level by supporting a large number of projects and implementing its own marketing measures. More than 200 members of staff work under the umbrella brand of Hamburg Marketing to develop the Hamburg Metropolitan Region's positive image in Germany and abroad.

Our dedicated divisions

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Strategy & Brand Management

The Strategy & Brand Management division develops the strategic framework for the companies of the Hamburg Marketing Group and is responsible for both the positioning of the Hamburg brand and the corporate design of the city and metropolitan region. In addition to consulting services, this division also provides extensive picture material and video footage.

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Cross-Sectoral Marketing

The Cross-Sectoral Marketing division connects stakeholders, develops strategies and realises projects to position Hamburg as a strong brand. Together with partners from business, academia and culture, the team enhances the Hamburg Metropolitan Region's international profile – with the aim of strengthening Hamburg as a dynamic, innovative and liveable location.

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Media Relations

The team of the Media Relations division at Hamburg Marketing GmbH offers international media, journalists and bloggers a comprehensive range of information and content relating to Hamburg and the surrounding region.

Future Hamburg Talks

The Future Hamburg Talks video format brings together leading minds from business, science and tech to shed light on innovations and pioneering developments from Hamburg and the Hamburg Metropolitan Region.

Business news from Hamburg and the 
Hamburg Metropolitan Region

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Creative

Elbkulturfonds selects projects for funding in 2026

The Elbkulturfonds supports art projects with a total of 500,000 euros - The Ministry of Culture and Media announces the funding recipients
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Technology

3D now printing sustainable façades

Teccon Consulting & Engineering and Hamburg University of Technology want to combine traditional insulation materials with modern 3D processes
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Retail

Economic barometer shows slight recovery, but no trend reversal

Between hope and caution - Chamber of Commerce publishes latest economic barometer. Sentiment brightened slightly in the second quarter of 2025
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Artificial Intelligence

Does AI make us more humane?

Robots simulating love, acting as research assistants and automatic hackers in AI era - Professor Frank Steinicke, technology realist, proposes means of coping
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Creative

Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft celebrates 15th anniversary

For 15 years, Kreativ Gesellschaft Hamburg has been demonstrating that creativity is essential for innovation, urban development and the economy
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Hamburg Metropolitan Region

Starting a business in rural region

Start-ups in the Hamburg metropolitan region: Setting up a business in Schleswig-Holstein // Founder enters the hair care market
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Tourism

25 million visit Elbphilharmonie Plaza

The public viewing platform of the Elbphilharmonie concert hall in Hamburg cracks the 25 million visitor mark. The interest continues
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Creative

"Filmtage Köln" moving to Hamburg in 2026

"Filmtage Köln" and "Kino" film theatre congress planned as a jointly integrated industry event in Hamburg as a film and media location
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Hamburg Metropolitan Region

Apply now for Lünale Business Awards - deadline on July 31, 2025

Companies and founders can still apply for Lünale business awards until 31 July 2025
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