{"id":14836,"date":"2026-07-08T09:22:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T07:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/?post_type=avada_portfolio&#038;p=14836"},"modified":"2026-10-05T09:23:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T07:23:12","slug":"osnabrueck-positioning-the-city-brand-activating-the-city-2","status":"publish","type":"avada_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/en\/projekte\/moenchengladbach-shaping-the-city-brand-together\/","title":{"rendered":"M\u00f6nchengladbach: Shaping the City Brand Together"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1310.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:15px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:15px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:40px;width:100%;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#bf884e;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Lora&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Client: Marketing Company M\u00f6nchengladbach<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Lora&quot;;font-style:italic;font-weight:500;margin:0;--fontSize:21;--minFontSize:21;line-height:1.5;\">Project period: June 2024 \u2013 March 2025<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-has-icon\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;max-width:400px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#dcbaa1;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><span class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"border-color:transparent;font-size:18px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:1px;padding:1px;margin-top:-0.5px\"><i class=\"fa-angle-down fas\" style=\"font-size: inherit;color:#dcbaa1;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#dcbaa1;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:40;line-height:1.3;\">The project in brief<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:60px;\"><p>M\u00f6nchengladbach is raising its profile: Together with <a href=\"https:\/\/mgmg.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marketing Gesellschaft M\u00f6nchengladbach mbH<\/a> (MGMG) <b>,<\/b> we are developing a <b>strength-based city brand that<\/b> brings together politics, government, business <b>,<\/b> and the local community.<\/p>\n<p>A key component of brand development is a <b>comprehensive public survey, from <\/b>which we derive the brand profile, areas of focus, and marketing concept. For this project, we are working closely with our partners <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brandmeyer-markenberatung.de\/aktuelles\/markenprofil-fuer-moenchengladbach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brandmeyer Brand Consulting<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/deteringdesign.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">deteringdesign<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:40;line-height:1.3;\">Task and background<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Like many large cities, M\u00f6nchengladbach is competing for skilled workers, businesses, visitors, and quality of life. At the same time, many residents find it difficult to pinpoint the city\u2019s positive aspects: What does M\u00f6nchengladbach stand for? Why do we enjoy living here?<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Our Mission<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Development of a Place Brand Strategy (Based on: Strengths Analysis, Resident Survey)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">M\u00f6nchengladbach&#8217;s Position in the Competition Among Cities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Development of a marketing strategy with clear components and actions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Involvement of the urban community and political opinion leaders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic awb-testimonials-layout-fade awb-testimonial-content-flex-start awb-speech-bubble-show awb-testimonial-author-inline fusion-testimonials-1\" style=\"--awb-flex-align-items:stretch;--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-custom18);--awb-testimonial-border-style:solid;--awb-testimonial-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-testimonial-text-font-size:22px;--awb-testimonial-text-line-height:1.2;--awb-testimonial-text-text-transform:none;--awb-textcolor:var(--awb-custom_color_2);--awb-content-valign:center;--awb-initials-bg-color:var(--primary_color);--awb-initials-text-color:#ffffff;--awb-testimonial-icon-size:2em;--awb-navigation-size:12px;--awb-margin-top:40px;--awb-margin-bottom:40px;--awb-border-top-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-top-right-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--awb-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--testimonial-border-width-top:0px;--testimonial-border-width-right:0px;--testimonial-border-width-bottom:0px;--testimonial-border-width-left:0px;--awb-testimonial-text-font-family:&quot;Lato&quot;;--awb-testimonial-text-font-style:normal;--awb-testimonial-text-font-weight:400;--awb-name-company-font-family:&quot;Lato&quot;;--awb-name-company-font-style:normal;--awb-name-company-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review alignment-right no-avatar\" style=\"--awb-avatar-size:0px;\"><blockquote><div class=\"awb-quote\"><div class=\"awb-quote-content\">\n<p>\u201cOur city has changed significantly in recent years and is currently aligning itself with structural change through its overall urban strategy. (&#8230;) All of this is leading to a change in the city\u2019s image as well. We want to identify what defines the city\u2019s profile and what residents particularly identify with. The perspectives of the city\u2019s residents are especially crucial.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-triangle\"><\/span><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong class=\"testimonial-name\">Felix Heinrichs, Mayor of M\u00f6nchengladbach<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:40;line-height:1.3;\">Our way of working<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Bringing stakeholders together<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><div>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">The first step is<b> to strategically engage key stakeholders: We\u2019ll <\/b>hold targeted discussions with top administrative officials, politicians, business leaders, educators, and civil society representatives. The goal: to build a shared understanding of <b>why M\u00f6nchengladbach needs a strong brand<\/b> and what role each person plays in achieving it. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Highlighting the City&#8217;s Strengths<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Based on the <b>citizen survey<\/b>, we are working with experts from Brandmeyer Brand Consulting to analyze the perceptions, strengths, and ideal images held by the residents of M\u00f6nchengladbach. <b>We translate<\/b> these <b>areas of strength into profile components.<\/b> We always keep an eye on competitiveness and differentiation from other cities.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Co-Creation with the Urban Community<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>In workshops with representatives from urban communities, business, culture, education, and civil society, <strong>we distill the analysis into a place brand strategy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sharpen the brand profile<\/li>\n<li>Developing Messages<\/li>\n<li>Define fields of action<\/li>\n<li>Develop measures for place marketing and urban development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is how a brand is created\u2014one that isn&#8217;t &#8220;conceived from above,&#8221; but rather developed collaboratively.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Political-strategic communication<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>At the same time, we provide communication support throughout the process for policymakers and committees: <b>We prepare decision-making documents, facilitate dialogues, and ensure that the branding process is understood and supported across party lines.<\/b> Key focus areas: transparency, highlighting benefits, and a clear division of roles between MGMG and the city.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">From Brand Image to Marketing Concept<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><b>Finally, we consolidate the strategy, areas of focus, and prioritized actions into a marketing concept<\/b> that includes recommendations regarding responsibilities and budget requirements. The concept serves as <strong>a working basis for MGMG<\/strong><b> and its municipal partners to <\/b>gradually bring the M\u00f6nchengladbach brand to the forefront.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"awb-gallery-wrapper awb-gallery-wrapper-1 button-span-no\" style=\"--more-btn-alignment:center;margin-top:20px;\" data-limit=\"10\" data-page=\"1\"><div style=\"margin:-10px;--awb-bordersize:0px;\" class=\"fusion-gallery fusion-gallery-container fusion-grid-3 fusion-columns-total-3 fusion-gallery-layout-masonry fusion-gallery-1\"><div class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-none fusion-grid-sizer\"><\/div><div style=\"padding:10px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-none fusion-element-portrait\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-2.jpeg\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_1]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_self\"><div style=\"padding-top:calc((100% + 20px) * 1.6);background-position:;\" class=\"fusion-masonry-element-container lazyload\" data-bg=\"https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-2.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-2.jpeg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-2.jpeg\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"A conversation outdoors during a walking tour of M\u00f6nchengladbach\" title=\"moenchengladbach-city-brand-tour-Stadtmanufaktur-2\" aria-label=\"moenchengladbach-city-brand-tour-Stadtmanufaktur-2\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-18734\" 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\/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding:10px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-none fusion-element-portrait\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-1.jpeg\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_1]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_self\"><div style=\"padding-top:calc((100% + 20px) * 1.6);background-position:;\" class=\"fusion-masonry-element-container lazyload\" data-bg=\"https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-1.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-1.jpeg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-1.jpeg\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"\" title=\"moenchengladbach-city-brand-tour-Stadtmanufaktur-1\" aria-label=\"moenchengladbach-city-brand-tour-Stadtmanufaktur-1\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-18735\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27750%27%20height%3D%271000%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20750%201000%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27750%27%20height%3D%271000%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-1-200x267.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-1-400x533.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-1-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-1.jpeg 750w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 704px) 413px, (min-width: 672px) 620px, (min-width: 640px) 672px, \" \/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding:10px;\" class=\"fusion-grid-column fusion-gallery-column fusion-gallery-column-3 hover-type-none fusion-element-portrait\"><div class=\"fusion-gallery-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-3.jpeg\" rel=\"noreferrer\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[gallery_image_1]\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" target=\"_self\"><div style=\"padding-top:calc((100% + 20px) * 1.6);background-position:;\" class=\"fusion-masonry-element-container lazyload\" data-bg=\"https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-3.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-3.jpeg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-3.jpeg\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"A walk down a street in M\u00f6nchengladbach\" title=\"moenchengladbach-city-brand-tour-Stadtmanufaktur-3\" aria-label=\"moenchengladbach-city-brand-tour-Stadtmanufaktur-3\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-18736\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27750%27%20height%3D%271000%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20750%201000%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27750%27%20height%3D%271000%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-3-200x267.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-3-400x533.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-3-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.stadtmanufaktur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/moenchengladbach-stadtmarke-rundgang-stadtmanufaktur-3.jpeg 750w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 704px) 413px, (min-width: 672px) 620px, (min-width: 640px) 672px, \" \/><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:18px;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-margin-bottom:40px;\"><p>Exploring the city together\u2014that&#8217;s also on our list of things to do in M\u00f6nchengladbach<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:40;line-height:1.3;\">The result<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p>The clearly positioned, strength-based city brand for M\u00f6nchengladbach brings together the city\u2019s profile, areas of focus, and marketing concept into a cohesive framework that will guide future projects, campaigns, and investments\u2014to increase the city\u2019s visibility both internally and externally.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Update: July 2026<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p>Two years after the brand development process began, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moenchengladbach.de\/aktuell-aktiv\/newsroom\/zwei-jahre-markenprozess-verwaltung-und-mgmg-informieren-rat-ueber-das-markenprofil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MGMG presented the brand profile to the City Council<\/a>. Four areas of strength were identified as the foundation for brand development: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Heart of the Lower Rhine<\/strong> \u2013 Urban Life, Proximity to Nature, Regional Strength, and International Connections<\/li>\n<li><strong>Committed to Community<\/strong> \u2013 Social Cohesion, Volunteerism, and Participation<\/li>\n<li><strong>A City of Many Homes<\/strong> \u2014The Diversity and Identity of the 44 Neighborhoods<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opportunity Through Change<\/strong> \u2013 Innovative Spirit and the Willingness to Actively Shape Change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Step by step, MGMG and the administration are transitioning their communications to the new brand profile, including the new corporate design.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" 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