What Agentur Ressmann E. K. does

Agentur Ressmann E. K. is a full-service event marketing and live communication agency headquartered in Mannheim, Germany. Founded in 1994 by Elena Ressmann as a sole proprietorship (eingetragenes Einzelunternehmen) under German commercial law (HRA 702263), the firm has completed more than 900 projects over 30 years for corporate enterprises, public sector clients, industrial and manufacturing firms, and healthcare institutions. Its service portfolio spans live and hybrid event execution, conferences and congresses, internal communication and employer branding campaigns, change management events, incentive travel, public major events, accessible document design (BITV 2.0), and video/photo production, including multilingual safety training content delivered in up to 17 languages.

The agency's core technology is conventional event production combined with cross-medial campaign development that integrates digital and analog formats, including livestream, online event, and online conference modules; matching tools used at startup congresses such as START Rhein-Neckar; and BITV 2.0-compliant accessible PDF creation for public sector clients. Notable proprietary differentiators include multilingual safety video production with on-site filming of actual employees, integrated cross-medial campaigns for change management, and accessible document design under the German Accessible Information Technology Ordinance.

The business operates on project-based professional services fees across three primary revenue streams: event management services, communication campaigns, and video and media production. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with direct engagement through pitch competitions, RFP responses, and long-term client relationships, supplemented by participation in the WEConnect International supplier diversity network, the UN Global Compact, and an EcoVadis sustainability certification. The agency has no external investors, no parent company, and no disclosed funding; it maintains a global execution capability through partnerships with destination management companies (DMCs) worldwide, including SicilyEvents for incentive travel. Named clients include BASF, Südzucker, Deutsche Bundesbank, Merck, Leadec, ofi, the Ministry of Economic Affairs Baden-Württemberg, and the Central Institute for Mental Health (ZI).

Name

Agentur Ressmann E. K.

Legal name

Agentur Ressmann e.K.

Website

https://agentur-ressmann.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Agentur Ressmann E. K. is a Mannheim-based, full-service event marketing and live communication agency founded in 1994, serving German corporate, industrial, and public sector clients with event management, communication campaigns, video production, and accessible document design.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mannheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Management Services: Full-service event marketing including concept development, planning, and execution of corporate events, congresses, conferences, and public events. Revenue generated through project-based fees and professional service engagements.
2. Communication Campaigns: Internal communication campaigns, employer branding initiatives, and change management communication. Long-term campaign engagements with corporations and public institutions.
3. Video and Media Production: Video production services for corporate communications, safety training, and marketing campaigns. Production fees for customized video content.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Agentur Ressmann is a full-service event marketing and live communication agency that designs, plans, and executes corporate events, conferences, congresses, public events, hybrid online productions, and integrated cross-medial communication campaigns. The agency delivers end-to-end services from concept development through execution for enterprise clients and public sector organizations, with capabilities spanning video production, accessible document design, and multilingual safety training content.

Product overview

Agentur Ressmann E. K. is a full-service event marketing and live communication agency based in Mannheim, Germany. Their offering consists of integrated service modules organized around their core event marketing and live communication platform. Key products include Online Productions (interactive modules, livestreams, online events/conferences), Campaign services (internal communication, HR campaigns, employee campaigns), Change Management, Conferences & Congresses, Public Sector Services, Dialogue Formats & Interaction, Customer Events & Brand Presentations, Gala/Anniversary/Award Events, Public Major Events, Incentives, and Media, Design & Text services. The agency also offers specialized Hybrid Conference services combining digital and in-person formats, Video Production for Companies, Accessible Document Design, and Internal Communication Campaign services. The portfolio is delivered as an integrated full-service offering where multiple service modules are combined for comprehensive event and communication solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Marketing & Live Communication Full-service event marketing agency providing creative concept development and execution of live communication events, including corporate events, public events, conferences, congresses, and hybrid formats in Germany and internationally. Targeted at enterprise clients and public sector organizations.
• Online Productions Interactive modules, livestreams, online events, and online conferences. Includes digital event formats, virtual participation options, and cross-media communication strategies for corporate and public sector clients.
• Communication Campaigns Strategic campaign development including internal communication campaigns, HR campaigns, employee campaigns, and employer branding campaigns. Cross-media campaign execution with digital formats and real-world experiences for corporate clients.
• Change Management Events Corporate change management services including merger integration, corporate culture development, and welcome events. Focuses on trust-building, stakeholder involvement, and organizational transformation.
• Conferences & Congresses Organization of conferences, congresses, seminars, and expert forums with interactive program elements and both analog and virtual formats for dialogue and networking.
• Public Sector Event Services Event and communication services for government entities, associations, ministries, and municipalities including Existenzgründungstag (startup day) and diversity initiatives.
• Dialogue Formats & Interaction Interactive dialogue formats including slams, gamification, design thinking workshops, and think tank areas for intelligent impulse and engaging interaction at events.
• Customer Events & Brand Presentations Corporate events and brand presentations that reflect brand values through live communication, tailored to brand character and translated into unique event dramaturgy.
• Gala Events, Anniversaries & Awards Celebration events including award ceremonies, anniversaries, and galas with special atmosphere and memorable highlights for recognition and festive occasions.
• Public Major Events Large-scale public events for institutions, companies, or themes requiring cross-over execution from marketing, participant management, coordination of trades, and sustainable idea implementation.
• Incentive Travel Incentive travel and programs worldwide for exceptional performance recognition, motivation, and appreciation with customized value experiences.
• Media, Design & Text Services Media design, branding, campaign communication, text creation, accessible document design (BITV 2.0 conformity), and editorial services for corporate and public sector clients.
• Multilingual Video Production Professional video and photo production for campaigns and communications, including concept development, storytelling, camera work, and post-production. Capable of producing safety training videos in 17 languages with on-site filming using actual employees.
• Accessible Document Design Creation of accessible documents compliant with BITV 2.0 (Accessible Information Technology Ordinance) for public sector clients and organizations requiring barrier-free media.

Quantifiable outcome

• 900+ successfully completed events and projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• WEConnect InternationalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Certified women-led business certification. First certified company with female leadership in the region, 15th of 23 certified companies in Germany. Global organization founded 2009 in USA supporting women entrepreneurs in international supply chains.
• UN Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Active member since 2018 committed to the ten universal principles of the UN Global Compact and 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Participated in Early Adopter Program for new progress report format. One of 38 German companies to successfully complete the new COP reporting program.
• DMC Network (Destination Management Companies)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorldwide network of partner DMCs for international project execution. Combines global expertise with local authenticity for exceptional experiences. Long-standing partnership with SicilyEvents for incentive travel.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schacht und Venne: German live communication agency delivering corporate events, conferences, and brand experiences. Closely comparable through live communication and corporate event focus, with similar mid-size German agency positioning.
• Avantgarde: Munich-based brand experience and event agency delivering corporate events, roadshows, and live communication programs for major German enterprise clients. Direct comparable through live communication, multi-channel campaigns, and event-based change programs.
• Vok Dams: One of Germany's leading agencies for live marketing, brand experiences, and events with enterprise clients across automotive, industrial and consumer sectors. Closely comparable offering to Agentur Ressmann's corporate events, congresses, and live communication focus, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Joke Event: Munich-based full-service event agency focused on corporate events, conferences, and incentive programs. Comparable through end-to-end event management and corporate-event specialization, overlapping with Agentur Ressmann's conference and corporate-event modules.
• Insglück: Berlin-based live communication and brand event agency producing corporate events, conferences, and hybrid formats for enterprise clients. Comparable scope across live communication, event dramaturgy, and digital event formats analogous to Agentur Ressmann's portfolio.
• Milla & Partner: Stuttgart-based brand experience and event agency delivering corporate events, exhibitions, and conferences for German enterprise and public-sector clients. Direct comparable due to overlapping service portfolio, similar geographic anchor in southern Germany, and comparable boutique positioning.
• Liganova: Stuttgart-based brand experience agency covering events, retail, and digital activations for enterprise brands. Comparable through shared southern-German anchor and integrated brand experience offering, though operating at larger scale with international offices.

Broad incumbents

• Scholz & Friends: Large Hamburg-based creative agency offering advertising, brand communication, and event services to enterprise clients. Overlaps on campaign development and creative communication but operates as a much broader full-service incumbent rather than an event specialist.
• Kolle Rebbe: Hamburg creative agency with integrated campaigns, content, and live communication work. Adjacent through campaign and brand activation work but positioned as a broader creative incumbent rather than an event-led agency.
• fischer Appelt: Hamburg-based full-service communications agency covering PR, content, and event work for enterprise and public-sector clients. Comparable through public-sector and corporate communication projects but part of a broader communications portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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