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Communication

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.

Latest press releases

Brutalist concrete building with terraced greenery and staircases under a cloudy sky.

Hamburg will become the international hub for energy transition and sustainability in autumn 2024

Promotional poster for Harry Potter Back to Hogwarts fan event in Hamburg on 1 September, 10:00 to 17:00.

Simply magical: Even more Harry Potter for Hamburg - First ‘Back to Hogwarts’ fan event at Hamburg's wholesale market

Interior of a modern, colourful restaurant with a circular bar, blue staircase, and large glass ceiling.

Hamburg's Hanseviertel will be delicious & colourful: food market ‘Le big TamTam’ opens its doors

‘Green Hamburg Bunker’ opens: Spectacular addition to a high-rise bunker with roof garden, culture, hotel and catering

Shipping containers stacked at a port, decorated with various national flags, viewed across the water.

World's largest tournament bracket: new container installation in the Port of Hamburg marks the start of the knockout round of the UEFA EURO 2024

Two ballet dancers in period costumes perform a floor pose facing each other on stage.

The 49th Hamburg Ballet Days as an exclamation mark for John Neumeier's career

Das Bild zeigt ein Platzhalter Text — © Mediaserver Hamburg / https://www.instagram.com/sascha_b_hamburg/

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

Three people enjoying a sunset boat ride with a city skyline and water in the background. — © Mediaserver Hamburg / Christian Brandes

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.

Group of friends sitting on grass in a rooftop garden overlooking a cityscape with a tall communication tower. — © Mediaserver Hamburg / Christian Brandes

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.

Two colleagues smiling and looking at a laptop screen in a modern office. — © Mediaserver Hamburg / Christian Brandes

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.

Career opportunities

Our city is highly diverse, and so are the opportunities at our company.

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

Fireworks over a futuristic, brightly-lit nighttime stage — © Neuland Concerts

International

Residents of Hamburg urged to take part in bid for Olympics

Hamburg residents can get involved in the bidding process for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Kick-off on 1 November

Two men discuss project with three people seated at laptops — © Mediaserver Hamburg/Christian Brandes

Startups

Startup City Highlights

The top news from Hamburg's startup ecosystem in a monthly overview

Model of a modern, multi-storey verdant building — © Jan-Marius Komorek

Creative

Apply now for Cross Innovation Class 2026

Companies can register until 28 February 2026 - focus of the upcoming edition of the Cross Innovation Class is sustainability

Aerial view of tunnel build in Puttgarden — © Femern A/S

Hamburg Metropolitan Region

Delayed Fehmarnbelt Tunnel holds great opportunities for Hamburg

Project to be completed after 2029 - tunnel to remove bottleneck and cut journey time

Close-up of microchips with complex circuits and symbols — © Leon Jacobs für DLR QCI 2025. Alle Rechte vorbehalten

Research

Are we nearing a quantum leap?

Dr Robert Axmann, Head of the DLR Quantum Computing Initiative, tells Hamburg News about Hamburg's quantum computing ecosystem and potential applications