Matthew Black

Author, & Digital Marketing Content Writer & Project Manager

United States

Above, you'll find a photo of me taken in the The Narrows at Zion National Park. Outside of writing and family, traveling and having adventures are what I pour my heart into.

Below, you'll find articles for nearly everything, but I'm most passionate about writing narrative history, marketing content, finance (personal, news, B2B and B2C) and fin-tech articles, blog posts, and digital copy.

Over a decade as a writer has produced a robust portfolio. I can also add Content Management and Editing to my skill sheet, as well as keyword searches and SEO. Some of this content has scaled to the top of Google searches (See "Woodstock" article), while others have sold tens of thousands of copies.

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Portfolio

Published Books

Kensington Publishing Corp.
12/27/2022
Operation Underworld

#1 Organized Crime True Accounts on Amazon, and over 50,000 copies sold, this narrative non-fiction book chronicles the secret alliance between the Navy and the Mafia during WWII.

Kensington Publishing Corp.
January 2027
Title TBD

My third book was just completed, and will come out in January 2027. Stay tuned!!!

International Brotherhood of Teamsters
03/09/2016
Dave Beck - A Teamster's Life

My first published book! There are over 40,000 copies in print and it's registered at the Library of Congress. I chose a section for you to read, which was pieced together from newspapers that are over 100 years old.

Blog Articles

Main Event Digital
01/15/2025
The Best Social Media Platforms for B2B Marketing Strategy

In today's digital landscape, leveraging the right social media platforms is essential for effective B2B marketing. Whether you're in construction, industrial supply, manufacturing, or similar industries, understanding which platforms work best can be a game-changer for your business. This blog explores the top platfor

Main Event Digital
12/20/2024
How to Choose the Best Ecommerce Platform for Distributors

October 4, 2021‍ POST AT A GLANCE A Google survey found that 42% of B2B decision makers use a mobile device to conduct research for buying. Another report found that 73% of B2B buyers are now Millennials. A Forrester Research study found in January 2019 that B2B e-commerce "will reach $1.8 trillion and account for 17% of all B2B sales in the U.S.

Project Manager Case Studies

Main Event Digital
Case Study - Prestige Distribution, Inc.

Main Event Digital is a full-service digital marketing agency for Manufacturers, Distributors & Service-Based Businesses. We specialize in E-Commerce, LinkedIn Automation, Email Automation, SEO, Content Creation and Social Media.

Main Event Digital
Case Study - Grow America Builders

Main Event Digital is a full-service digital marketing agency for Manufacturers, Distributors & Service-Based Businesses. We specialize in E-Commerce, LinkedIn Automation, Email Automation, SEO, Content Creation and Social Media.

Main Event Digital
Case Study - Fluoro Fusion

Main Event Digital is a full-service digital marketing agency for Manufacturers, Distributors & Service-Based Businesses. We specialize in E-Commerce, LinkedIn Automation, Email Automation, SEO, Content Creation and Social Media.

E-commerce & Search Arbitrage

CreditCards.org
10/19/2016
Hold the Phone! The Best Travel Apps For Your Smartphone

Many of us love to travel, and nothing gets us more excited than the thrill of exploring exotic lands. When it goes right the memories we create are some of the most vivid and wonderful of our lives. When it goes wrong it can place us in sticky...

CreditCards.org
Credit Card vs. Debit Card: Which is Safer for Online Shopping?

Editorial Disclosure: Editorial content, including card comparisons and card reviews are not provided or commissioned by the credit card issuer. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of the credit card issuer, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by the credit card issuer.

CreditCards.org
11/03/2016
How Millennials Should Approach Investing

You graduated from college, and you were just beginning your career when the bottom fell out and the Great Recession took everyone for a ride they didn’t want. It’s a fact, and it’s real, only 26% of millennials own stocks...

Living101
03/20/2020
The best healthy meal delivery services for everyone

Search Arbitrage starts with finding the right topics to target. With "stay at home" orders fresh, healthy food delivery options were top of mind for many folks. This article compared the best ones, encouraging readers to search, and find one for themselves.

Lifestyle

Locale Magazine
12/21/2017
This San Diego Humanitarian is Sharing Immigrant's Incredible Stories - Locale Magazine

Written By: Matthew J. Black Photographed By: Angela Garzon Riding Up Front Great, even world-changing, ideas can begin with the smallest of happenings. Wei-En Tan started Riding Up Front (RUF), a website that articulates and visualizes stories of refugee and immigrant Uber and taxi drivers, because of a passing comment her boss made.

Locale Magazine
02/09/2020
9 San Diego Dates Perfect for Celebrating Valentine's Day - Locale Magazine

Written By: Matthew J. Black Valentines Day San Diego Valentine's Day can be a lot of pressure, but don't fret-we're here to take the pressure with an assortment of activities to enjoy throughout sunny San Diego. With that said, we present the perfect collection of day trips and date ideas to enjoy with whoever it is you love!

Local Journalism

PB Monthly
11/21/2017
Meet Your PB Neighbor: Slomo ---- A former doctor finds peace skating in The Zone

Pacific Beach has its share of characters. Some you may know and some you will discover. All of them come with stories to tell. Pacific Beachers, please take a minute to meet your neighbor, Slomo. He glides down the PB Boardwalk capturing the imagination of children, the hearts of adults and odd glares from those who don't know of him.

PB Monthly
01/13/2018
PB Yoga rePublic: Beach session entice yogis

A cool breeze flows through the air and brings a salty scent to my nose. The wind gently kisses my ears and then waves goodbye. My hands and feet press the mat beneath me, a little uneven because it's on soft grass. I'm in downward dog, and with my eyes closed, I breathe in ...