Observed Signal · Jul 6, 2026 · Partnership · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Kiosk Agency Wins Zurich Tourism PR Account
Zurich Tourism has appointed Kiosk Agency as its ongoing partner for media relations in the Swiss market, switching from a previous project-by-project approach to a fixed collaboration. Announced effective immediately, Kiosk Agency will support Zurich Tourism’s media-relations team across German-speaking Switzerland, the Romandie and Ticino, and will also accompany selected PR activations and events. Kiosk Agency founder Julie Maio explained the partnership aims to raise visibility for Zurich’s cultural, gastronomy and creative scene alongside its established reputation as a financial centre. Kiosk Agency, founded in 2020, advises national and international brands in tourism, watches, beauty and home & living across PR, events and influencer marketing. No details on contract length or financial terms were disclosed.
A local PR agency/brand partnership announcement with limited industry-wide impact; relevant to communications and tourism marketing but not a major AdTech/MarTech development.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Zurich Tourism has engaged Kiosk Agency for fixed media-relations support in the Swiss market.
- The partnership is effective immediately and replaces Zurich Tourism's prior project-based approach.
- Kiosk Agency will support media relations in German-speaking Switzerland, the Romandie and Ticino and will accompany selected PR activations and events.
- Kiosk Agency was founded in 2020 and advises brands on PR, events and influencer marketing.
- No information on mandate duration or financial terms was provided.
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