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.

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

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.

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.

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

Hamburg Metropolitan Region

Hamburg Airport now economic catalyst of metropolitan region

Study commissioned by Hamburg Airport declares "Helmut Schmidt" Airport an important location factor for tourism and industry
Port of Hamburg

CTA tests onshore power successfully

Hamburg Port Authority's latest shore power system at HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder passes first practical test. Further test runs planned
Future Hamburg Talks

Future Hamburg Talks meets Mark Hoppe of Skysails Power

Green energy with kites and high-altitude winds - interview with Mark Hoppe, Vice President of Skysails Power
Sciences

University of Hamburg hires first "Senior Lecturers"

Permanent and not assigned to a professorship: New job model at the UHH in the Department of Social Sciences
Aviation

Crystal Cabin Awards presented in Hamburg

These aircraft cabin innovations have won the prestigious award
Tourism

836th Port anniversary to get underway in Hamburg

Annual port anniversary festival underway from May 9-11, 2025
Press release

Hamburg and Saxony assume spokesperson role

Economic promoters represent the interests of the federal states at national and international level.
Economics

Hamburg's economic performance above national average

Statistical Office North presents first figures for 2024. Gross domestic product of the Hanseatic city grew by 1.7 per cent in real terms
Port of Hamburg

HHLA and Fraunhofer CML driving automation in port

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG and Fraunhofer Centre for Maritime Logistics and Services test mobile robotics for rail handling
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