Dr Kiran Khanna — Co-Founder
Building Brands. Breaking Barriers. Empowering Women. After two decades in academia, I now help experts, founders, and professionals tell their stories with clarity and influence. Through my Communication Consultancy AIDA Story, I design content strategies, craft brand positioning, and create powerful messaging. With 24+ years navigating the crossroads of media, academia, and brand strategy, I’ve worn many hats: Professor, Dean, PhD Supervisor, Journalist, Researcher, broadcaster, and now, a relentless champion of women in communication. Successfully leading two high-energy projects at home: my twin boys. The Mission? To turn storytelling into a power tool for impact, whether it’s brands finding their voice, women carving careers in media, or organizations crafting narratives that matter. The Journey So Far? Ph.D. & Two Masters' Degrees (Yes, I collected them like trophies, even bagged two Gold Medals in universities for academic excellence!) Award-Winning Leadership (Women Economic Forum, DSLA, ICJ Global Award, if it's about empowering women, I'm in). Media Maven (From Doordarshan & AIR to Dainik Bhaskar been there fo a few years) Corporate Consultant (Shaping communication strategies for brands, PR Trainings, Research Projects, POSH Trainings). 30+ Research Papers (Because research insights tell stories too!) IGNOU MOOC Writer & Editor for Advertising, PR and Integrated Marketing Communication (Educating the next-gen marketers before MasterClasses was cool.) Biggest Experiment Yet? AIDA Story - where we’re crafting narratives, strong brands, and creating livelihood opportunities for women in media & communication. Because storytelling isn’t just about words; it’s about impact. Want a brand story that stands out? Let’s make it unforgettable.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Media and Communication expert with a focus on Brand Strategy and Women's Empowerment.
Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India
Experience: 20 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Personal Branding
- Campaigns
- Storytelling
- Marketing Strategy
- Leadership
- Media Education
Career Highlights
- Over 24 years of experience in media and communication.
- Founder of AIDA Story, empowering women through storytelling.
- Award-winning leader in women's economic empowerment.
Work Experience
Trust Circle Network
Founder (1 mo)
AIDA Story
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (2 yrs 3 mos)
Chief Executive Officer & Founder (9 mos)
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies
Professor and Head (1 yr 3 mos)
Freelance
Professor, Media Researcher, Public Relations (4 mos)
K.R. MANGALAM UNIVERSITY, GURGAON
Professor and Dean (4 yrs 4 mos)
Jagannath International Management School
Associate Professor at Jagannath International Management School (18 yrs 2 mos)
Education
PGDBM at Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hissar
PGDT at Indira Gandhi National Open University
Master's degree at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hissar
NET at University Grant Commission India