Matthew Melucci

Matthew Melucci is a Part-time Assistant Professor at The New School's School of Media Studies. He holds a Master's in Creative Writing from Wesleyan University and dual Bachelor's degrees in Magazine Journalism and Psychology from Syracuse University. His professional career spans over two decades as a digital media specialist and entrepreneur, focusing on innovative marketing strategies and technology-driven business models.

Research & Professional Experience: As director of content strategy at Stony Brook University, Melucci oversees integrated marketing and content distribution. He founded Pulse Digital Media and led ventures like Houseparty.com and LoveCinema.com, which achieved significant industry recognition. His work emphasizes leveraging social media and community-building to create cost-effective marketing channels.

• Awards: Red Herring Top 100, Webby Awards, National Magazine Award
• Courses Taught: Integrated Media, Management Capstone

Philosophy: Melucci advocates for technology-driven audience aggregation and community-building as transformative tools for media and marketing industries.