About Ima von Wenden

Thirty Years in Global Communications

I began my career in communications in 1993 as a staff writer at Franklin Associates PR Agency in Covent Garden, London. For about five years prior, I worked in journalism, contributing to newspapers and consumer magazines. At Franklin Associates, I was gradually introduced to various aspects of marketing and public relations beyond just writing, which I have greatly enjoyed.

Since then, I have advanced through various roles at the British Tourist Authority (now known as VisitBritain), Ronson International, The Collinson Group, and several other prominent companies and organisations. My former clients include Priority Pass, UEFA, British Airways, Coca-Cola, Diageo, DESA, EX-IDOLO Perfumes, Efes Beverage Group, Kaspersky, GlobeTrotter, Louis Roederer, and many others.

I worked closely with and learnt directly from the late visionary entrepreneur Victor Kiam (Remington, Ronson) and Milton Kotler (KMG), one of the pioneers of modern marketing, both of whom I consider my mentors.

I have organised and managed hundreds of professional and social events, ranging from corporate team-building to charitable fundraisers, award ceremonies, and royal receptions.

I have served as a judge for the CIPR PRide Awards and understand what it takes to recognise professional excellence in communications. I have been approached to provide consulting services and guidance for submissions to businesses seeking industry awards.

In 2014, I established Mayfair PR, a boutique PR agency specialising in the lifestyle, beauty, fashion, and luxury sectors. The agency was subsequently acquired by the strategic marketing consultancy Tollejo. Since then, I have been associated with PRNow, BowPR and Brand Heritage Communications.

By engaging regularly with journalists and influencers, I maintain close connections with the top-tier national and international media as well as local, regional, and specialised channels. In the past, I have worked with such outlets as Londonist, The Telegraph, Le Figaro, The Wall Street Journal, BBC, RTE, NBC, NTV, TalkTV, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 2, LBC, London Live TV, and others. My past collaborations include CBS, PBS, HBO, Juniper Films, Tiger Aspect, Partisan Media, Robyn Nash, Paul Stojanovich, The Gurin Company, Vanessa Feltz, Eddie Nestor, and others.

Alongside traditional PR and media relations, I consult on membership value, customer loyalty programmes and retention strategies, intellectual property protection, and brand heritage research.

These days, my primary focus is on luxury hospitality clients, private members' clubs and historic real estate developers. I am open to engagements as an Associate Marketing / PR / Comms Partner or a fractional CMO or COO (for clubs and similar membership organisations).

I hold an upper second degree in Law (LL.B.(Hons)), a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice, and an Advanced Editorial Certificate from the London School of Publishing. I am a CIPR Accredited Practitioner.

Now you know nearly everything about me!