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In 2019, Melcher and FoST were engaged as the official
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FoST also produces content throughout the year, including storytelling workshops; curated exhibitions with local and international organizations; a monthly newsletter, “FoST in
Thought,” and the bi-weekly FoST Podcast. FoST also developed and teaches a storytelling curriculum and consults on
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In 2004, Melcher Media received a patent for a waterproof book-binding technology, known as DuraBooks. Using synthetic paper, DuraBooks are durable yet also recyclable. The most prominent DuraBook titles include
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Melcher is the host of the bi-weekly Future of StoryTelling
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to oversee the various elements of the institution's storytelling, from print and collateral materials, to interpretive design, to creating original content for the
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by Al Gore. The app was a best seller and a top-grossing title in the App Store and was honored with a 2011 Apple Design Award. Push Pop Press was acquired by
Facebook in 2011.
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named it among the “7 Emerging
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Melcher was a founding partner, along with Mike Matas and Kimon
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