Ima von Wenden
„Effective communications are at the heart of success. Without a clear understanding of our differences, perspectives and objectives, it cannot be achieved.”
— Ima von Wenden
pr now founder
Ima von Wenden
Ima von Wenden (MCIPR, LLB Hons) is an international
communication professional with a track record of accomplishments in publishing
and public relations spanning over thirty years.
Starting her career in 1993 at Franklin Associates PR Agency
in Covent Garden, London, Ima progressed through roles at the British Tourist
Authority, Ronson International, Tollejo, Gigabit Networks, The Collinson
Group, and other prominent companies and
organisations.
Ima's professional collaborations and former clients include
such brands as Priority Pass, BTA, UEFA, British Airways, Coca-Cola,
Diageo, DESA, EX-IDOLO Perfumes, Efes Beverage Group, Kaspersky, GlobeTrotter,
Louis Roederer and many others.
Ima worked closely and learned directly from the late
visionary entrepreneur, Victor Kiam, and one of the pioneers of modern
marketing, Milton Kotler, both of whom she considers her mentors.
In 2014, Ima established Mayfair PR, a boutique PR agency specialising
in the lifestyle, beauty, fashion, and luxury sectors. The agency was
subsequently acquired by the marketing consultancy Tollejo.
Ima has organised and managed directly hundreds of professional and social events, ranging from corporate team-building to charitable
fundraisers, award ceremonies, and Royal receptions. Additionally, her
involvement as a CIPR PRide Awards Judge reflects her commitment to recognising
excellence. She is currently providing consulting services and submission guidance to businesses that are pursuing industry awards.
Engaging daily with the journalists and influencers, Ima cultivates connections with the top-tier national and international media as well as local, regional, and specialised channels. She had secured coverage with such outlets as Londonist, The Telegraph, Le Figaro, The Wall Street Journal, BBC, RTE, NBC, NTV, TalkTV, BBC Radio4, BBC Radio2, LBC, LondonLive TV, and others. Her past collaborations included CBS, PBS, HBO, Juniper Films, Tiger Aspect, Partisan Media, Robyn Nash, Paul Stojanovich, The Gurin Company, Vanessa Feltz, Eddie Nestor, and others.
In addition to traditional PR and media relations, Ima's expertise extends to consulting on membership value, client loyalty, customer experience and retention strategy, intellectual property protection, trademark registration, and brand history research.
Ima works predominantly with the Hospitality and Travel businesses, B2B tech brands, legal firms, scientific and charitable organisations.
In January 2023, Ima launched PR Now, a venture where her services are complemented by a team of skilled seasoned freelancers.
In addition to her communications roles, she also engages in creative pursuits such as original writing and creating visual content like paintings, photography, and design. Her works have been displayed in galleries and museums in London and LA. She's also taken steps into the world of filmmaking, listed on IMDb as a film director and producer.
