Cross-Sectoral Marketing

Putting Hamburg on the world map

To harness the full range of marketing opportunities for the Hamburg Metropolitan Region, our Cross-Sectoral Marketing department is dedicated to systematically connecting all players involved and creating synergies between them. Together with our partners, we market the Hamburg Metropolitan Region in Germany and abroad and design overarching, medium and long-term marketing strategies to increase awareness of the Hamburg Metropolitan Region. In colloaboration with the Strategy & Brand Management and Media Relations departments, we develop, communicate and manage the Hamburg brand and integrate the activities of other companies involved in Hamburg marketing, with the aim of highlighting the region's locational benefits.

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Centre of knowledge 

Hamburg is on the way to becoming a leading centre of knowledge and expertise. Progressive, cutting-edge research, excellent universities and a dynamic startup community are driving the city's innovation ecosystem. This unique mix creates synergies and leeway for developing forward-looking ideas. Discover Hamburg as a vibrant centre of knowledge.

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Hamburg Metropolitan Region

Hamburg Marketing GmbH has the task of marketing Hamburg as a city and metropolitan region. Being home to 5.4 million people, the region is both economically strong and highly liveable. At an international level, Hamburg Marketing positions the Hamburg Metropolitan Region as "Northern Germany's Connected Hub".

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HamburgAmbassadors

Around the world, there are people who have strong ties with Hamburg – be it through birth, college or work. The HamburgAmbassador programme, initiated by the Senate Chancellery, the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce and Hamburg Marketing, maintains a network of volunteer ambassadors from 26 countries worldwide. The aim is to raise Hamburg's international profile and make the city more visible globally.

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Digital marketing

Hamburg Marketing GmbH uses targeted digital strategies to present Hamburg online as a centre of business and innovation. Based on high-quality content, strategic dissemination and customised online communication, we address relevant target groups and strengthen the city's competitiveness in a sustainable manner.

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Cultural campaign

Running under the tagline "Mischen is possible" (a play on words on "Mission impossible"), the Hamburg Ministry of Culture and Media is sending out a strong signal in favour of Hamburg's diversity as a city of culture. Supported by Hamburg Marketing GmbH, the campaign catches the eye with rich colours, creative visuals and pointed slogans. The aim is to showcase Hamburg's wide range of cultural offerings and invite the public to discover new perspectives and formats – live, colourful and inspiring.

Hamburg News: business news from the Hamburg Metropolitan Region

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Tourism

Tourism rises in first half of 2025

Hamburg's tourism industry recorded an increase of 2 per cent. Congresses, major events and cruises in particular contribute to this growth
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Sciences

€3.9 million for high-tech aviation projects in Hamburg

The Hanseatic city is supporting these five projects with the Green Aviation Technologies II aviation funding programme
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Mobility

First driverless Holon shuttle in Hamburg

Hamburg continues to push ahead with autonomous local transport, test operation of the Holon autonomous minibus to start in late summer
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New direct flight to Bosnia from Hamburg Airport

From mid-December, Wizz Air will be flying to the Bosnian city up to three times a week, thus strengthening its offering in Hamburg
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Sustainability

Circular cities - rethinking construction, transport and energy use

What defines a circular city and what best practices are there in Hamburg? Hamburg News spoke to Professor Kerstin Kuchta about valuing resources in future
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Companies

More co-operation needed for innovations

New study highlights need for collaborations between established companies and startups - identifies obstacles and opportunities
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Creative

More funds for Hamburg's art house cinemas

More money for small cinemas: Moin Filmförderung increases funding for arthouse and neighbourhood cinemas and strengthens Hamburg as a film location
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Hamburg Metropolitan Region

Dräger's orders booming - record for medical technology group

Highest figures since 2020 – innovation key to securing growth for Lübeck’s hidden champion - Dräger to host hackathon in October
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Dates

Don't miss this summer's cultural events in Hamburg

A full programme of festivals, theatre and art in August - what culture lovers can expect in Hamburg this summer. The best tips
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