In a world where public relations has traditionally been the playground of large corporations with deep pockets, KISS PR Brand Story is flipping the script. The brainchild of Dallas-based entrepreneur Ana Khan, this innovative PR ecosystem is making waves by democratizing access to public relations services and rewarding good writers with digital dollars.
Ana Zaman Khan, a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), founded KISS PR Brand Story with a clear mission: to make PR accessible and affordable for all. Born and raised in Dallas, Zaman’s entrepreneurial spirit was nurtured by her family and mentors, who encouraged her to think outside the box.
“Traditionally, big PR agencies have charged exorbitant fees for earned media, making it impossible for small businesses to afford PR services,” Zaman explains. “This gap left mom-and-pop businesses in the dark, often unaware of why they even needed PR. That’s the problem I set out to solve.”
With a team that spans the globe, Zaman bootstrapped KISS PR Brand Story during the pandemic, a time when many businesses were pivoting to survive. Instead of manufacturing masks or other physical products, Zaman and her team leveraged their “raw material”—digital storytelling—to offer free PR services.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, KISS PR Brand Story began offering free PR services, a move that not only helped struggling businesses but also catapulted the company into the spotlight. “We used our digital pen to tell stories that mattered,” says Zaman.
The initiative gained traction quickly, and by the time the dust settled, KISS PR Brand Story had assisted over 130,000 members through its DIY PR platform. Each press release or story submitted became a testament to the power of storytelling.
As KISS PR Brand Story steps into 2025, the company is taking its mission a step further. Through its innovative rating system, the platform now rewards writers with “digital story bucks.” Every story submitted is rated on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, with a 5-star story earning $5 in digital dollars.
“This isn’t just about providing affordable PR services; it’s about giving back to the creative community,” Zaman says. “When you write a great story, you don’t just get visibility—you get tangible rewards.”
The innovation doesn’t stop there. In Q1 of 2025, KISS PR Brand Story plans to roll out a suite of new products aimed at gamifying the PR process. These initiatives are designed to make public relations not only more accessible but also engaging and fun for users.
“We’re transforming the way people think about PR,” Zaman explains. “It’s not just a service for big corporations—it’s a tool for anyone with a story to tell. And now, we’re making it interactive and rewarding.”
Despite its global reach, KISS PR Brand Story remains deeply rooted in Dallas, a testament to Zaman’s dedication to her hometown. The company’s journey from a small digital marketing and SEO firm to a global PR powerhouse exemplifies the power of resilience, innovation, and community.
As the company continues to grow, Zaman remains committed to her original mission: to democratize PR and empower storytellers worldwide.
KISS PR Brand Story is rewriting the rules of public relations. By making PR accessible, affordable, and rewarding, Ana Zaman and her team are giving small businesses and writers the tools they need to share their stories with the world.
With initiatives like digital story bucks and gamified PR experiences on the horizon, KISS PR Brand Story is not just a company—it’s a movement, proving that storytelling is the most powerful currency of all.
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