As the official licensed partner of Hamburg Messe & Congress GmbH, we proudly present “SMM Daily Newswire – Official”, the bespoke exhibition newspaper designed as your daily news source, information hub, and advertising platform at SMM Hamburg 2026. Align your brand with targeted SMM Hamburg exhibition marketing in the daily rhythm—authorized, impactful, and contractually secured.
SMM Daily News: Media Kit & Advertising Rates
The official trade fair newspaper is published on all four show days of SMM Hamburg 2026 (September 1–4, 2026) and reaches a professional audience of up to 50,000 trade visitors per day through targeted distribution at exhibition stands, entrance areas, official trade fair hotels (during breakfast), the airport, and train stations.
Key Data, Distribution & Rates
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Print Circulation: 10,000 copies per show day
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Distribution Channels:
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To all exhibition stands and exhibitors at SMM Hamburg
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At all entrance points to the exhibition
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In SMM trade fair hotels at breakfast
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In the official press display areas at the exhibition entrances
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At key transport hubs (e.g., U-Bahn, S-Bahn, airport, train stations)
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Publication Dates:
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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Thursday, September 3, 2026
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Friday, September 4, 2026
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Advertising Rates / Standard Formats / Per Show Day:
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Full page (1/1): €4,500
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Half page (1/2): €2,500
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Third page (1/3): €1,800
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Quarter page (1/4): €1,450
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Sponsorship & Presentation Opportunities (available on request):
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Hall plans
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Editorial thematic sections, including:
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Greentech
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Digitization
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Defence
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Secure Your Prime Placement: Tailor-Made Media Packages for the “SMM Daily Newswire”
By requesting your personalized media packages early, you secure premium placement and optimal advertising effectiveness—enhance your campaign digitally through “Presenting” in editorial themed sections, sponsorship of the daily SMM hall plan or event schedule. You can also book bundled offers featuring HANSA Magazine, the HANSA DAILY Newsletter, or banner placements on our website. Take advantage of the exclusive advertising opportunities in the SMM Daily News – Official, the authoritative news newspaper for SMM Hamburg 2026, to precisely position your brand. Contact us today for your personalized ad placement, a tailored media package, or a combined print-digital offering—and make your exhibition marketing at SMM Hamburg a resounding success.
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Contact us
The SMM Daily News 2026 provides the ideal platform to support your trade fair presence and highlight your products and services to the professional audience at SMM Hamburg 2026. Utilize this official and licensed exhibition newspaper to make the event a success for your business. We’re happy to offer tailored media planning solutions for the show or integrate this medium into your annual marketing strategy.
We can also factor in your personalized discount when combining bookings across our other media channels: HANSA (print magazine), HANSADaily Newsletter, HANSA Podcast, and HANSA.news global (digital platform, including podcast, newsletter, and website).
Florian Visser
Commercial Publishing Director
Phone: +49-40-707080-311
Email: f.visser@hansa-online.de
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SMM Hamburg – The International Leading Trade Fair for Maritime Innovation
SMM Hamburg (Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology), organized by Hamburg Messe & Congress GmbH, has been the world’s premier trade fair for shipbuilding, marine technology, and maritime systems since its inception in 1963 . Held every two years, it brings together decision-makers, exhibitors from more than 70 countries, and an international professional audience. With over 2,200 exhibitors across approximately 90,000 m² of exhibition space and around 48,000 trade visitors representing all segments of the maritime industry, SMM offers an unbeatable stage for exhibition marketing, technological showcases, and global networking—ideal for both exhibitors and media partners. It is, without doubt, the global flagship fair for maritime technologies and the biennial gathering of the industry’s “who’s who”.
Schiffahrt-Verlag HANSA — Your Experienced Media Partner
Schiffahrt-Verlag HANSA has long been a cornerstone of the maritime media landscape and serves as the official licensed publisher of the SMM Daily Newswire. Our extensive experience includes publishing established magazines, commanding broad media reach, and exclusive partnerships such as:
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Serving as the official publisher of the SMM trade fair newspaper, delivering daily on-site coverage, showcasing exhibitors’ new product launches, and providing updates on the daily event
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Acting as the official conference partner for the programming of the Maritime Future Summit, covering cutting-edge topics in innovation and sustainability
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Functioning as the official and exclusive publisher for the MS&D Conference (Maritime Security & Defence)
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Serving as the official and exclusive media partner for the SMM Start-Up Pavilion and the SMM Start-Up Night
Through our deep industry connections, we provide advertising opportunities that extend well beyond print media—including:
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Strategic placements as “Presenters” of editorials and thematic pages
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Sponsorship of hall plans
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Sponsored Podcast interviews
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Sponsorship of the traditional HANSA SMM Reception at the International Maritime Museum Hamburg
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Digital media campaigns via our newsletters and social media platforms
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