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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Tourism

€40 million for tourism on Neuwerk island

More and more residents are leaving the island. Hamburg is now investing in tourism and the Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park
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Hamburg Metropolitan Region

News briefs from Hamburg Metropolitan Region

From Fehmarn to Soltau, from Cuxhaven to Parchim: What's going on around Hamburg in December 2024? From awards and investments to innovations.
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Innovation

A look at worldwide mega trends

Trendone's Trend Universe 2026 consists of 18 mega trends, 150 macro trends and over 60,000 micro trends - Hamburg News presents select trends and best practices
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Hamburg Metropolitan Region

Discover hideaways during "Days of Industrial Culture"

On 27 and 28 September 2025, the Hamburg metropolitan region invites you to a festival weekend on the waterfront. These are the programme highlights
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Aviation

Busy summer traffic at Hamburg Airport

Around 2.2 million passengers travelled from Hamburg Airport during the summer holidays, demand does not end when school starts
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Aviation

Rising demand for Humanilog's balloon system

Successful test of hydrogen-powered rescue system - independent operations in 2026
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Research

DESY welcomes 100 global students this summer

Desy offers international students insights into science and research. An opportunity for young talent and the centre
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Startups

Startup City Highlights

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

Raising Hamburg's global image as a music hotspot

Hamburg News spoke to Alexander Schulz, founder of the Reeperbahn Festival, about Hamburg's global image, securing talented professionals and coping with AI-generated music
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