Quinto

What Quinto does

Quinto is a Berlin-headquartered, founder-owned boutique public relations, events and artist management agency serving fashion houses, luxury brands, cultural institutions and contemporary artists. Founded by Norma Quinto in New York in 1993 and reestablished as Quinto GmbH in Berlin in 2014, the firm operates across three core markets — New York, Berlin and Paris — and has accumulated 30+ years of client relationships spanning Dolce and Gabbana, the CFDA, Gucci, Dior, Valentino, Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Stella McCartney, Burberry, MoMA, the Guggenheim, Lincoln Center and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The agency's service portfolio spans Public Relations (press strategy, media relations, editorial positioning), Strategic Marketing (campaign frameworks, market entry), Event Production (fashion shows, art exhibitions, brand launches, cultural festivals), Wine and Culinary Events (including an 8-year masterclass residency at Soho House Berlin), Sponsorship negotiation, Luxury Consulting, Creative Consulting, and Artist Management for a curated roster including photographers, sculptors, choreographers and contemporary dance ensembles. It maintains a dedicated press/newsroom platform at press.quinto.com for client communications. There is no proprietary technology platform — the offering is human-capital-intensive professional services delivered via direct enterprise engagement.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven professional services with no publicly disclosed pricing. Go-to-market is entirely relationship-driven, leveraging Norma Quinto's industry network across fashion, luxury, arts and wine/culinary sectors. The firm operates two legal entities — Quinto GmbH in Germany and Quinto + Company, Inc. in the United States — with no external investment, parent company, or institutional ownership; Norma Quinto retains full control. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and there is no funding history.

Name

Quinto

Legal name

Quinto + Company, Inc.

Website

https://quinto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quinto is a Berlin-based, founder-owned boutique public relations, event production and artist management agency serving fashion houses, luxury brands, cultural institutions and contemporary artists across New York, Berlin and Paris.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Brand Communications & Event Production

NAICS

Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Tour & Artist Management Services (HSACAHAN)

Keywords

• Public relations services
• Event production
• Luxury brand consulting
• Artist management
• Fashion communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin-friedrichshain

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Relations Services: Press strategy, media relations, editorial positioning, and brand storytelling services for fashion houses, luxury brands, and cultural institutions. Includes press release writing, media list curation, interview coordination, press event management, and coverage tracking.
2. Strategic Marketing and Consulting: Positioning strategies, campaign frameworks, and communication plans designed to drive sales and growth for luxury and lifestyle clients. Market entry strategies and campaign architecture for established houses.
3. Event Production: Full production pipeline from concept and casting to staging, music, lighting and press for fashion shows, art exhibitions, brand launches, and cultural festivals.
4. Artist Management: Career strategy, commissioned works, residency and grant applications, bookings, press and brand partnerships for curated roster of contemporary artists.
5. Luxury Consulting: Positioning, market entry and business development advisory for luxury brands, designers and cultural businesses.
6. Wine Culture and Culinary Events: Curated wine masterclasses, tastings and culinary events for producers, institutions and private clients. Long-running wine programming at Soho House Berlin.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Quinto is a boutique PR, events, and artist management agency that designs and produces communications, event productions, and creative projects for fashion houses, luxury brands, cultural institutions, and contemporary artists. Its work spans runway shows, exhibitions, symposia, product launches, wine and culinary programming, sponsorship negotiation, and artist career development across New York, Berlin, and Paris.

Product overview

Quinto is an artist management, production and communications agency for fashion, arts and culture. The agency offers a suite of integrated services including Public Relations (press strategy, media relations, editorial positioning), Strategic Marketing (campaign frameworks, communication plans), Event Production (fashion shows, art exhibitions, brand launches, festivals), Wine Culture and Culinary Events, Sponsorship and Partnership negotiation, Luxury Consulting, Creative Consulting, and Artist Management. The agency manages a curated roster of contemporary artists (photographers, sculptors, choreographers, dance ensembles) and maintains a newsroom/press portal for client communications. Services span New York, Berlin and Paris markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Relations Services Press strategy, media relations, editorial positioning, and brand storytelling for fashion houses, luxury brands, and cultural institutions. Includes press release writing, media list curation, interview coordination, press event management, and ongoing coverage tracking across print, digital, and broadcast channels.
• Strategic Marketing Services Positioning strategies, campaign frameworks, and communication plans designed to drive sales and growth for luxury and lifestyle clients. Includes market entry strategy for international brands entering the German market and campaign architecture for established houses.
• Event Production Full production pipeline from concept and casting to staging, music, lighting, and press. Manages the complete event lifecycle including concept development, venue sourcing, vendor coordination, guest management, press integration, and post-event reporting for art exhibitions, brand launches, and cultural festivals.
• Fashion Show Production Runway and presentation production working with designers, choreographers, set designers, and sound artists. Delivers intimate private previews to large-scale cultural productions across Berlin, New York, and Paris.
• Wine Culture and Culinary Events Curated wine masterclasses, tastings, and culinary events for producers, institutions, and private clients across Europe and internationally. Includes long-running wine programming at Soho House Berlin and gastronomy events connecting producers with qualified audiences.
• Sponsorship and Partnerships Identifying and negotiating brand partnerships and sponsorships to fund projects in fashion, art, music, and culture.
• Luxury Consulting Positioning, market entry, and business development advisory for luxury brands, designers, and cultural businesses. Advises on brand identity, communication architecture, and commercial strategy for clients navigating the intersection of commerce and culture.
• Artist Management Career strategy and development, commissioned works, residency and grant applications, booking, press, and brand partnerships for a curated roster of contemporary artists including photographers, sculptors, and contemporary dance companies.
• Creative Consulting Creative direction, positioning, and music curation for brands, events, and cultural productions.
• Artist Roster Representation Representation of artists working at the edge of disciplines, including photographers, directors, choreographers, dramaturgs, sculptors, and contemporary dance ensembles (e.g., Mischa Fanghaenel, Kianí del Valle, KDV Performance Group, Gabriella Furno, SCB Ensemble, DANCÆ).

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• KCD: KCD is a fashion-focused PR, events, and digital agency headquartered in New York with global reach. It produces fashion weeks, brand activations, and communications campaigns for many of the same luxury houses (Gucci, Dior, etc.) that Quinto serves.
• HL Group: HL Group is a New York-based public relations, marketing, and events agency specializing in fashion, luxury, beauty, and lifestyle. It is a comparable competitor serving many of the same enterprise fashion and luxury clients.
• LaForce + Stevens: LaForce + Stevens (now known as LaForce) is a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle communications agency based in New York. It targets an overlapping client base with Quinto in fashion and lifestyle PR and events.
• Purple PR: Purple is a London-based fashion, luxury, and lifestyle PR and communications agency. It operates in the same boutique-to-mid-market tier as Quinto, serving fashion and lifestyle brands with integrated PR, events, and influencer services.
• Karla Otto: Karla Otto is a global luxury, fashion, and lifestyle PR and communications agency with offices across Europe, the US, and Asia. It is the most directly comparable peer to Quinto, offering press, event production, and brand consultancy to the same blue-chip fashion house and luxury client base.
• Black Frame: Black Frame is a New York-based creative agency specializing in luxury, fashion, and cultural brand communications and event production. It competes for many of the same luxury and cultural mandates as Quinto.
• Bureau Betak: Bureau Betak is a Paris-based event production agency specializing in runway shows and brand presentations for luxury fashion houses. It is a direct comparable to Quinto's fashion show and event production services.
• Art Partner: Art Partner is an artist management and creative agency representing photographers, directors, stylists, and creative talent. It directly parallels Quinto's artist management vertical for contemporary visual and performing artists.
• CLD Communications: CLD is a luxury, fashion, and lifestyle PR agency with offices in Europe and the US. It directly competes for fashion and luxury brand PR and event mandates comparable to Quinto's service mix.
• The Communications Store: The Communications Store is a London-headquartered luxury, fashion, and beauty PR and communications agency. It competes for the same fashion and lifestyle client briefs as Quinto across PR, events, and digital communications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/QuintoCompany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quinto-company-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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