Building Digital PR & SEO backlinks across Germany and the DACH (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) region.
We are experts in the german market for SEO and Digital PR growth?.How? We hire and train ex journalists and writers in this space and train them the Rise way.
Our native German Digital PR & link building team are experts at earning authoritative backlinks from nationally recognised publications and high-trust domains across Germany and the wider DACH region.
With deep cultural fluency and advanced SEO expertise, we create campaigns that resonate locally, travel nationally, and build long-term search authority - not just short-term coverage. We have been hired by leading brands in the German market including SIXT, Wayfair, SumUp, Birkenstock, ClubMed, Preply, Raisin and more
German brands we've helped build links and Digital PR too
AI Digital PR
For our European clients, AI visibility is a growing need and we are trained experts in using Digital PR to increase AI share of voice. We build trust and authority using strategic link earning on high authority and relevant sites that AI grounds from. Read a case study on how we got a client to #1 on ChatGPT using Digital PR
For our European clients, AI visibility is a growing need and we are trained experts in using Digital PR to increase AI share of voice. We build trust and authority using strategic link earning on high authority and relevant sites that AI grounds from. Read a case study on how we got a client to #1 on ChatGPT using Digital PR
Press Office - Rise Live™️
We have a dedicated press office for all our countries. We do all the basics from product PR, deals, listicles and launches but we also track the media LIVE and put you at the centre of it in less than 60 seconds. For just 7000 euros a month minimum, we execute commentary, creative content, trends data, and product PR, landing media placements and links at speed. This has worked well for clients like Airalo and JDsports in Spain.
We have a dedicated press office for all our countries. We do all the basics from product PR, deals, listicles and launches but we also track the media LIVE and put you at the centre of it in less than 60 seconds. For just 7000 euros a month minimum, we execute commentary, creative content, trends data, and product PR, landing media placements and links at speed. This has worked well for clients like Airalo and JDsports in Spain.
Social community page and podcast outreach
Want your PR stories to go further than just building links and media coverage? We outreach to podcasts and community pages in the spanish market for extra reach and offsite signals. It's an untapped opportunity for many, where we find it generates talkability, pushing the story further beyond press/media.
Want your PR stories to go further than just building links and media coverage? We outreach to podcasts and community pages in the spanish market for extra reach and offsite signals. It's an untapped opportunity for many, where we find it generates talkability, pushing the story further beyond press/media.
Deals and Sales driven Product PR and listicles
We land top tier product placements for launches, deals and listicles to drive awareness, links and sales. We work with product and affiliate teams to feature your products in high traffic and visible articles. We have famous examples for launches, black friday and key commercial moments in the calendar
We land top tier product placements for launches, deals and listicles to drive awareness, links and sales. We work with product and affiliate teams to feature your products in high traffic and visible articles. We have famous examples for launches, black friday and key commercial moments in the calendar
German Digital PR training
We share what we know - it's literally in our values. We train others in PR and Digital PR across multiple countries, from Lush Cosmetics to Hendricks Gin, and stand on stages at conferences like BrightonSEO, San Diego, and Friends of Search in Amsterdam to lead Digital PR innovation.
We share what we know - it's literally in our values. We train others in PR and Digital PR across multiple countries, from Lush Cosmetics to Hendricks Gin, and stand on stages at conferences like BrightonSEO, San Diego, and Friends of Search in Amsterdam to lead Digital PR innovation.
Data reports and studies
We craft industry-leading reports to build authority and expertise within your niche and use it as a lead-gen practice to drive links and visibility within your category in top-tier German press. Surveys work particularly well in this market!
We craft industry-leading reports to build authority and expertise within your niche and use it as a lead-gen practice to drive links and visibility within your category in top-tier German press. Surveys work particularly well in this market!
International PR
We have native speakers across UK, Europe and a team in North America delivering international PR and Digital PR solutions globally. We are delivering global digital PR and SEO for clients like SIXT, Preply and more
We have native speakers across UK, Europe and a team in North America delivering international PR and Digital PR solutions globally. We are delivering global digital PR and SEO for clients like SIXT, Preply and more
We connect brands with leading German titles such as Der Spiegel, Die Welt, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and Handelsblatt, as well as influential regional and sector-specific outlets that drive meaningful visibility.
From mainstream media to niche industry press, our approach is designed to secure coverage that strengthens topical authority and supports commercial growth.
With 13 international and global awards across Digital PR, link building and content, we combine deep local market knowledge with internationally proven strategy - helping brands win in Germany with campaigns that are culturally relevant, journalist-ready, and built to outperform competitors.
“In Germany, you need robust data. You must have legitimate data sources, and your press releases should present the data as is. It is the journalist's job to create a narrative, so storytelling takes somewhat of a backseat when pitching in this market. You present the factual data relevant to their region or niche, and then the journalist will take it from there.” - Maddie Schofield, Senior International Digital PR Strategist
“I recommend Rise at Seven to any forward-thinking brand that wants to disrupt their niche. Top of the league in the PR game and we have continued to work with them across other portfolio brands without doubt”
“We are a proud partner of Rise at Seven, they've delivered tangible organic results for JD Sports across Europe and have gone above and beyond using creativity to have holistic impact for the brand and business”
Tim Giles
Head of SEO, JD Sports
“Rise at Seven's creative approach to SEO and digital PR is what has attracted us to them and they've already proved the value they bring to us in fuelling digital growth for the PLT brand internationally.”
“The Rise team is an extension to our in-house team and has been from day one. Their creativity, energy, and SEO-led approach brought real results. They truly understood our business to get us to where we wanted to be”
Antonia Histrov
Head of Marketing, Compare and Recycle
“‘GOOD SERVICE, OBTAINING LEADS AND UNDERSTAND OUR BRAND.'”
“Love the energy of the team and the creativity of the ideas”
How do you work with traditional PR teams in Germany?
How do you work with traditional PR teams in Germany?
Germany has a strong, credibility-led media culture, so we work closely with traditional PR teams to ensure consistency and authority across channels.
We collaborate by:
Aligning messaging and campaign strategy
Supporting teams with data-led stories and research
Providing assets for both print, online and broadcast placements
Integrating Digital PR insights into wider brand communications
This ensures campaigns meet German journalists’ expectations for credibility, usefulness and accuracy while maximising coverage and link opportunities.
What kind of results should be expected from Digital PR in Germany?
What kind of results should be expected from Digital PR in Germany?
Although many claim Germany is a difficult country to place, we regularly secure placements in leading German outlets such as Bild, Die Welt, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), Süddeutsche Zeitung, Der Spiegel, Brigitte, Stern, Vogue Germany, ELLE Germany, alongside regional press and broadcast channels.
You can expect a variety of links and placements, but within the market, the majority of links will be NoFollow due to internal publication regulations, which still allow publications to sell links to partners and publications, claiming they may only add Follow links from official cooperation partners.
We overcome this by creating the right PR strategy for the results you desire. Usually, this is a blend of maximising studies from campaigns or other data that is exclusively available on our client's website.
German journalists prioritise factual, practical and data-driven stories, so campaigns that deliver credible insights tend to perform best.
How fast can we see the impact of Digital PR and get results/coverage in Germany?
How fast can we see the impact of Digital PR and get results/coverage in Germany?
Germany is a demanding market where journalists prioritise credibility and relevance. Because of this, results can take slightly longer than in markets like the UK.
To run successful digital PR, we usually adopt a longer outreach period in Germany to accurately see results. Typically, you can expect coverage within 1-3 weeks of pitching, with momentum building over time.
The speed of publication can depend on the media niche you are targeting. If it is publicly funded, it can take up to 2 to 5 weeks due to the long process of internal reviews. If it is an independent website or publication, it could go live the next day.
How long does it take to run a Digital PR campaign in Germany?
How long does it take to run a Digital PR campaign in Germany?
We typically recommend 4-8 weeks of outreach in Germany, plus around 4 weeks for data production, onsite content and design. Making Digital PR campaigns a focused 12-week (3-month) process from start to finish.
Germany requires:
Specific media targeting across 16 federal states
Strong data-led storytelling
Credible sourcing and expert commentary
Broadcast-ready content
Campaigns that combine national hooks with regional angles perform best and deliver stronger long-term visibility.
We have had cases where PR campaigns received coverage two months after going live and being sent to the press, so we ensure your story is evergreen to have long-term appeal, lives longer on-site and gains consistent results
How much does Digital PR cost for Germany?
How much does Digital PR cost for Germany?
Digital PR costs for Germany vary depending on the strategy, with prices on retainers starting from £6k per month. We recommend a mixed package of £X a month in this country.
Germany often requires deeper research, localisation and credibility-building than faster markets, so budgets reflect the strategic planning needed to succeed.
For more information on how to work with us in Germany, enquire here.
Do you do Digital PR training for in-house brands in Germany?
Do you do Digital PR training for in-house brands in Germany?
We offer digital PR training specifically tailored for Germany, which can be customised to meet your business goals. This session is curated specifically for the German market, taking into consideration trends and best practices for PR success to get your products and services seen by the right audiences.
The session covers:
Understanding the German media landscape
Building credibility with German journalists
Creating data-driven campaigns for German audiences
Integrating Digital PR with SEO and brand strategy
Examples of different strategies and their success in the market
Want to see how this could work for you? Get in touch.
