Presseball Berlin

What Presseball Berlin does

Presseball Berlin is a single annual society gala event organized by Kosscom GmbH, a private limited company registered at Fasanenstraße 39 in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1872 by the Verein Berliner Presse as a charity event for journalists in need, the ball is one of Germany's oldest continuously operating press balls and draws approximately 3,000 guests per edition from politics, media, culture, business, society, and sports. The 150th anniversary edition was held at Grand Hyatt Berlin in January 2023; the most recent editions were hosted at Titanic Chaussee Berlin (2024–2025); the upcoming 2027 edition is scheduled for 23 January 2027 at JW Marriott Hotel Berlin under the motto "Nacht der Botschaften" (Night of the Embassies).

The core commercial product is the "Ballkarte" (ball ticket), sold directly via the organizer's website (presseball.de) and the on-site Ballbüro; every ticket includes food and beverages, and per the published AGB, ticket sales are non-refundable and non-exchangeable under § 312g Abs. 2 Nr. 9 BGB. There is no proprietary technology platform — the offering is an in-person event with curated components including themed lounges (Pearl, Beauty, Casino, Whiskey, Wein, Tea, etc.), a charity tombola, fashion shows, goodie bags (the "Balltasche" tradition for which Presseball claims to be the inventor), and a program of international music and entertainment guests.

Revenue is generated through a combination of individual ticket sales, title and category sponsorships (automotive, aviation, fashion, hospitality, fragrance, beverages, lifestyle), charitable tombola proceeds, and media partnerships. The organizer maintains a portfolio of 200+ named partners cumulatively, including Maserati (exclusive automotive partner, three consecutive editions), Air France, Walluta.GROUP (2025 Titel-Sponsor), CRUSZ Berlin (exclusive fashion partner), HUTH.events (technical production), JW Marriott Hotel Berlin (2027 venue), Titanic Chaussee Berlin (2024–2025 venue), Diplomatisches Magazin (media partner), and long-standing supporters such as 4711 Acqua Colonia (partner since 1932) and Zwiesel Kristallglas. The core team consists of five staff members led by Mario Koss (Geschäftsführer / Creative Director), with no external investment, parent company, or acquisition activity disclosed.

Name

Presseball Berlin

Legal name

Kosscom GmbH

Website

https://presseball.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1872

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Presseball Berlin is a single annual society gala organized by Kosscom GmbH since 1872, drawing roughly 3,000 guests from politics, media, culture, and business at rotating 5-star Berlin venues, funded through ticket sales, sponsorships, and a charity tombola.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Society Gala Events

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Ticketing (HSACALAB), Food Festivals & Culinary Events (Ticketed Tastings, Pop-ups) (THAJAGAL)

Keywords

• Society gala events
• Annual charity galas
• Luxury event management
• Gala ticket sales
• Event sponsorship activations

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ballkarten (Ball Ticket Sales): Revenue is generated through the sale of tickets (Ballkarten) to the annual gala. All tickets include food and beverages. Ticket categories and specific prices are presented on the website but not publicly disclosed in detail. The organizer is Kosscom GmbH, registered in Berlin.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Presseball Berlin organizes and hosts an annual prestigious black-tie society gala in Berlin, with Ballkarten (ball tickets) sold directly via its website and operated by Kosscom GmbH. Each ticket includes entry, food, and beverages for the single annual event, and guests access themed lounge areas, fashion shows, live entertainment, a charity tombola, and the traditional Balltasche goodie bag. The 2027 edition will be held on 23 January 2027 at JW Marriott Hotel Berlin under the motto 'Nacht der Botschaften'. Revenue is supplemented by a curated corporate sponsorship ecosystem across automotive, aviation, hospitality, fashion, beverage, and lifestyle categories.

Product overview

Presseball Berlin is a traditional annual gala event held in Berlin since 1872, making it one of Germany's oldest and most prestigious society events. The core offering is the ball event itself, featuring multiple product components: ticket sales (Ballkarten) for attendance, access to themed lounges (sponsor-branded spaces like PEARL LOUNGE, BEAUTY LOUNGE, COCKTAIL LOUNGE, etc.), fashion shows, charity activities including tombola (lottery), and goodie bags (Balltasche). The event serves as a networking platform for personalities from politics, media, culture, and business.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Presseball Berlin Annual Gala (Ballkarten) Annual black-tie society gala event held in Berlin since 1872, organized by Kosscom GmbH. Ballkarten (ball tickets) are sold directly via presseball.de and the Ballbüro; each ticket includes entry, food, and beverages for the single annual evening. Guests access themed lounges, fashion shows, live entertainment, charity tombola, and the traditional Balltasche goodie bag. The 2027 edition is scheduled for 23 January 2027 at JW Marriott Hotel Berlin under the motto 'Nacht der Botschaften'. AGB (German terms) govern pricing, no withdrawal right under § 312g Abs. 2 Nr. 9 BGB, no refunds unless the event is cancelled.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,500 EUR donated to charitable causes (Förderverein Hospiz- und Palliativhilfe Katharinenhaus, 2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Diplomatisches Magazin / Dr. Irene ErnstcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 July 2026Dr. Irene Ernst, publisher, editor, and owner of Diplomatisches Magazin (68 years in publication), is a key media partner for the 'Nacht der Botschaften' (Night of the Embassies) themed Presseball Berlin 2027. The partnership bridges diplomacy, media, and international dialogue, with the magazine reaching embassies, diplomats, and international institutions in Germany.
• Förderverein Hospiz- und Palliativhilfe Katharinenhaus Reinickendorf e.V.majorOthers · 23 June 2026Presseball Berlin donated 5,500 EUR to the Förderverein Hospiz- und Palliativhilfe Katharinenhaus Reinickendorf e.V., which supports the Caritas-Hospiz Katharinenhaus in Reinickendorf. The donation was made in June 2026 and presented by Melanie Simond and Mario Koss to chairman Michael Ermisch. The organization was founded in 2021 and promotes dignified living environments for terminally ill people.
• JW Marriott Hotel BerlincoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 March 2026JW Marriott Hotel Berlin is the venue for Presseball Berlin 2027. Located at Stauffenbergstraße 26, 10785 Berlin, near the Tiergarten park, it is one of Berlin's largest conference hotels. The hotel offers special room rates for ball guests from a limited allocation.
• Wintergarten VarieteminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 November 2025Wintergarten Varieté, a renowned varieté theater in Berlin, is listed as a partner in the partner portfolio archive. The partnership likely involves entertainment programming or cross-promotion.
• 1. FC Union BerlinminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 November 20251. FC Union Berlin, the Berlin football club, is listed as a partner in the partner portfolio archive.
• Museum für Naturkunde BerlinminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 November 2025The Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (Natural History Museum), one of Germany's most important natural history institutions, is listed as a partner in the partner portfolio archive.
• TopMagazinminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 November 2025TopMagazin, a magazine publication, is listed as a media partner in the partner portfolio archive.
• Air FrancecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 November 2025Air France (duplicated entry confirming earlier listing) appears in the partner portfolio as well.
• Deutscher Presse VerbandmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 November 2025Deutscher Presse Verband (German Press Association), a professional association for journalists and press professionals, is listed as a partner in the portfolio archive.
• Journalistenzentrum DeutschlandminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 November 2025Journalistenzentrum Deutschland (Journalists' Center Germany), a professional journalism organization, is listed as a partner in the portfolio archive.
• LongchampminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 November 2025Longchamp, the French luxury leather goods brand, is listed in the partner portfolio archive.
• MieleminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 November 2025Miele, the German premium appliance manufacturer, is listed in the partner portfolio archive.
• Spielbank BerlinminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 November 2025Spielbank Berlin (Berlin Casino), listed in the partner portfolio, likely contributes to the Casino Lounge at the ball or provides entertainment.
• Bar Convent Berlin (BCB)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 November 2025Bar Convent Berlin (BCB), one of the most important trade shows for the international bar and beverage industry with over 500 exhibitors from 80+ countries, is listed in the partner portfolio. Presseball Berlin attends BCB annually to scout new beverage brands for the ball.
• Maserati / Autohaus Günther GmbHcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 November 2025Maserati, represented by Autohaus Günther GmbH / Maserati & Cadillac Berlin (contact: Deniz Schneller), serves as the exclusive automotive partner of Presseball Berlin for the third consecutive time. Maserati provides glamorous arrivals on the red carpet and VIP guests receive an exclusive opportunity to test-drive a Maserati for a weekend in their Goodiebag. The partnership embodies the meeting of Italian tradition, design, and modern engineering with Berlin's premier society ball.
• CRUSZ BerlincoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 November 2025CRUSZ Berlin is the exclusive ladies' and men's fashion provider (exklusiver Ausstatter) for Presseball Berlin 2026. The fashion house at Spittelmarkt, in business for over 22 years, provides elegant evening wear, gowns, and tuxedos. All ball guests receive an exclusive 15% discount on purchases. CRUSZ features designer collections including Sherri Hill, Chic & Holland, Rosa Clará Evening, Marfil Barcelona, and Portia & Scarlett.
• Air France DeutschlandcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 February 2025Air France Deutschland is an official sponsor and partner of Presseball Berlin. As an international airline connecting Europe with the world, Air France supports the ball through its commitment to global networking, cultural exchange, and premium mobility. The partnership reflects shared values of excellence, innovation, and international openness. Air France provides travel connectivity for international guests attending the ball.
• Walluta.GROUPcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 January 2025Walluta.GROUP, a company leading in digital transformation and bridging the analog and digital worlds through crypto asset solutions (walluta.PAY), served as the title sponsor (Titel-Sponsor) of Presseball Berlin 2025. CEO Werner Wildberger emphasized the company's goal of making crypto assets a natural part of every classical portfolio, using the ball as a platform to reach a prestigious audience.
• ZWEI BAGSmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 October 2024ZWEI BAGS, a German bag and backpack brand founded in 2008 and led by a team of around 30 people, serves as the Balltaschen sponsor (goodie bag sponsor) for Presseball 2025. Their products are climate-friendly, vegan, and socially produced. The KIR250 backpack model is highlighted as the sponsor's featured product in the VIP goodie bag.
• 4711 Acqua Colonia / Kölnisch WasserminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 20244711 Acqua Colonia, the historic Cologne fragrance house (over 230 years), has been a partner of Presseball Berlin since 1932. For the 2025 goodie bag, each guest receives a 170ml bottle of Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil. The fragrance brand offers 10 signature scents in its collection.
• Albert Hammond (Guest performer)minorOthers · 24 January 2024Music legend Albert Hammond (born 1944, Gibraltar) performed as the star guest (Stargast) at Presseball Berlin 2024 at Titanic Chaussee Berlin. Hammond is a British-Gibraltarian singer-songwriter and producer known for hits including 'It Never Rains in Southern California', 'The Free Electric Band', and 'The Air That I Breathe'. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2008.
• HUTH.events GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 January 2024HUTH.events is the full-service technical production partner for Presseball Berlin, handling all event technology. The company employs a 20-person core crew and has a network of specialists. It showcased its eventLED brand of illuminated decorative objects at the ball. CEO Lysander Huth leads the partnership.
• Titanic Hotels / Titanic Chaussee BerlincoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 January 2024Titanic Chaussee Berlin served as the venue for Presseball Berlin in 2024 and 2025. The 5-star hotel in Berlin's Chausseestraße district offers event space, hospitality, and luxury accommodation. The partnership positions the ball in an elegant, globally recognized hotel brand environment.
• Maria SinnsteinminorOthers · 15 January 2024Fashion designer Maria Sinnstein has shaped the Berlin fashion scene for years with exclusive, elegant, and timeless collections. She creates individual designs and provides personal style consulting from her showroom and atelier in West Berlin. She presents her own collections as well as selected luxury fashion brands, shoes, and jewelry at Presseball Berlin.
• CHIPZZminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 December 2023CHIPZZ, a premium potato chip manufacturer from the Castilla y León plateau in Spain, produces ultra-thin, crispy chips roasted in sunflower oil. The brand offers a 'wow effect' taste experience and operates a stand at Presseball Berlin for guests to try the product.
• Zwiesel KristallglasmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 December 2023Zwiesel Kristallglas AG provides its 'The Moment' series of wine and champagne glasses for VIP goodie bags and supports the tombola. The partnership connects two traditions — Zwiesel Glass (since 1872) and Presseball Berlin (since 1872) — both rooted in Bavarian and German craftsmanship heritage.
• Kolibri Hilfe für krebskranke Kinder Deutschland e.V.coreOthers · 29 November 2023Kolibri e.V. is a nonprofit organization that supports families of children with cancer in Germany (approximately 1,800 children diagnosed annually under age 15). Presseball Berlin supports the organization through its charity tombola, fulfilling 'Herzenswünsche' (heart's wishes) of affected children. The ball donated a stilt house 'Madrid' to a child named Hilda and her brother in June 2024. Andreas Landgraf serves as the organization's contact.
• XUITS (Herrenausstatter)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 November 2023XUITS, a specialist in made-to-measure tuxedos and suits founded in 2006 and based in Frankfurt am Main with branches in Berlin Charlottenburg, Munich, and Cologne, serves as the official men's fashion partner. The company offers a rental service for premium tuxedos and provides alterations for three years and repairs for ten years at no charge. A tombola prize includes a custom suit worth €2,000.
• Lav'a BelleminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 November 2023Lav'a Belle, a lavender liqueur from Veronika and Constantin Ebert in Stuttgart, is a vegan, bio-certified spirit product sourced from Provençal lavender and Bourbon vanilla. The brand emphasizes sustainability and carbon neutrality. It is featured as a drink option and goodie bag item at Presseball Berlin.
• Silbernadel Couture / Jona HoffmannminorOthers · 7 November 2023Silbernadel Couture, a fashion label founded in 2010 by designer Jona Hoffmann from Saarland, provides an exclusive fashion show at Presseball Berlin. The label is known for feminine, romantic styles with elaborate applications and dreamy cuts. Kyoko Li (Miss China) modeled at the ball's fashion show choreographed by Karin Wadle.
• Mirko Rainer (Guinness World Record Holder)minorOthers · 31 October 2023Swiss Guinness World Records titleholder Mirko Rainer, known for his skills in sabrage (champagne saber opening), attempted to break his own world record at Presseball Berlin 2024. He previously sabred 47 bottles in 2014 and 68 bottles in one minute in 2023, breaking the prior record of 66 set in the USA.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bundespresseball (German Press Ball): Germany's federal press ball held annually in Berlin with analogous format to Presseball Berlin - both are journalist-rooted press galas targeting politics, media, and society. Shares the same niche category of 'Presseball' tradition.
• Dresdner Opernball: Annual society opera ball in Dresden with a similar premium gala format. Comparable to Presseball Berlin as a curated society event with multi-tier sponsorship, charity integration, and entertainment programming.
• Wiener Opernball (Vienna Opera Ball): One of Europe's most prestigious annual society balls, held at the Vienna State Opera. Comparable to Presseball Berlin as a ticketed, black-tie society gala with luxury sponsors, international high-profile guests, and a charitable component.
• Hamburger Presseball: Regional press ball in Hamburg. Comparable to Presseball Berlin as a press-rooted society gala with ticketed access, sponsored tiers, and a focus on journalism, politics, and business networking.
• Rosenball (German Society Ball): German society ball with comparable format to Presseball Berlin - ticketed black-tie gala with luxury sponsors, entertainment programming, and elite networking positioning.
• Frankfurter Presseball: Regional German press ball in Frankfurt. Direct peer sharing the Presseball tradition with Presseball Berlin, targeting a similar political, media, and financial elite with ticketed access and multi-tier sponsorship.
• Cranach Ball (Lutherstadt Wittenberg): German society gala held in Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Comparable as a ticketed, black-tie society event with multi-tier sponsorship and entertainment programming targeting Germany's cultural and economic elite.
• Bal de la Rose (Monaco Rose Ball): Iconic annual society ball hosted by the Princely Family of Monaco. Comparable to Presseball Berlin as a high-prestige, ticketed society gala with luxury sponsors, charity beneficiaries, and entertainment programming for elite international guests.
• Bayerischer Presseball: Regional German press ball held in Munich. Direct peer sharing the 'Presseball' heritage and journalist-founded tradition with Presseball Berlin; targets a similar political, media, and business elite.
• Leipziger Opernball: German society opera ball held annually in Leipzig. Comparable as a premium society ball with ticketed access, sponsor tiers, and entertainment programming targeting Germany's elite in a second-tier city.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

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