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

Gemeinschaftsstand von Hamburg Invest auf der EXPO REAL
Press release

128.000 m² for life sciences in the Altona Innovation Park

Altona Innovation Park
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Aviation

Air Baltic flying direct from Hamburg to Tallinn

New direct route to the Estonian capital Tallinn from spring 2026. This means that all three Baltic capitals will be served from Hamburg
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Research

UKE researchers facilitate analysis of tissue samples

The new Pathoplex method works without specialised equipment and could be particularly helpful in the treatment of kidney disease
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Research

Bernhard Nocht Institute celebrating 125 years of research

New digital centre and new building in Science City Bahrenfeld and the "One Health" approach - Hamburg News spoke to Professor Jürgen May, CEO
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Artificial Intelligence

Hamburg as a leading AI centre

AI Summit 2025 highlights prerequisites for positioning Hamburg as a leading AI centre
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Startups

Backing for migrant founders in Hamburg

Founders with a migration background are increasingly important economically. The Hanseatic city has also recognised this
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Aviation

Hamburg boosting tomorrow's STEM professions

Hamburg boosting tomorrow's STEM professions
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Digitalisation

Cash injection for digitalisation

Hamburg-Kredit Digital aims to drive digitalisation in Hamburg's small and medium-sized enterprises - with the possibility of subsidies
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Creative

Hamburg's movie industry more dynamic than ever

Oscar-nominated productions making city magnet for global filmmakers
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