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Niedersachsen Unveils 'Das ist groß' Statewide Branding Campaign

The government says the campaign aims to raise the state's profile to attract residents, workers and investors.

Overview

  • The campaign was publicly launched Monday by Ministerpräsident Olaf Lies with new posters already visible in Hannover and a website and AI-assisted teaser in circulation.
  • The rot‑green government allocated up to €10 million for 2026–2027 and awarded the contract to the agency Scholz & Friends to produce ads and materials.
  • Creative elements include Dennis Schröder as the campaign ambassador, a soundlogo built from the Scorpions' whistle and a full commercial scheduled for release at the end of June.
  • Officials cite an IW Consult study to highlight strengths such as the state's high birth rate, leadership in wind power and large fruit-growing sector, while critics and the Bund der Steuerzahler question the campaign's cost and measurable impact.
  • The effort is staged: an initial phase targets residents to create local ambassadors and an autumn phase will focus on investors and skilled workers, following a growing trend of German states using branding to compete for talent and investment.