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About Vicky Sidler

Marketing News Reporter & Industry Journalist

Vicky Sidler StoryBrand Certified Guide

Vicky Sidler is an experienced marketing industry journalist and strategist with more than 15 years in journalism, content strategy, and digital marketing. As a Marketing News Reporter for Strategic Marketing Tribe, she covers breaking developments, trends, and insights that shape the marketing world—from AI in advertising to the latest in customer experience strategy.

Vicky is a StoryBrand Certified Guide and Duct Tape Marketing Certified Strategist, combining two of the most effective marketing frameworks to help small businesses simplify their message and build marketing systems that work. Her journalism background ensures every piece she writes is fact-checked, insightful, and practical.

Her articles regularly analyze key marketing trends, platform updates, and case studies—offering small business owners, marketers, and industry professionals clear, actionable takeaways. She specializes in topics such as:

  • Digital marketing strategy

  • Content marketing and brand storytelling

  • Marketing technology and automation

  • AI’s impact on marketing

  • StoryBrand and Duct Tape Marketing best practices

Education & Credentials

  • BA in Journalism & English, University of Johannesburg

  • StoryBrand Certified Guide

  • StoryBrand Certified Coach

  • Duct Tape Marketing Certified Strategist

  • Over 20 years in journalism and marketing communications

  • Founder & CEO of Strategic Marketing Tribe

Vicky Sidler StoryBrand Certified Guide
Vicky Sidler StoryBrand Certified Coach
Vicky Sidler Duct Tape Marketing Strategist

Recent Work

AI Energy Crisis Looms—How Smart Tech Is Fighting Back

AI Energy Crisis Looms—How Smart Tech Is Fighting Back

AI’s power use could double by 2030. Here’s how tech giants plan to keep it running without blowing the grid. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

August 10, 20253 min read

Advertise Your Business on $500—Here’s What Works

Advertise Your Business on $500—Here’s What Works

Learn how to advertise your business with just $500. Step-by-step guide to picking the right channels and getting real results. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

August 09, 20255 min read

American Eagle Ad Backlash—Marketing Lessons You Can’t Ignore

American Eagle Ad Backlash—Marketing Lessons You Can’t Ignore

Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad is under fire. Here’s what small business owners can learn from the backlash. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing StoryBrand Marketing News &Small Business Growth

August 08, 20253 min read

LLM Visibility: The SEO Shift You’re Missing

LLM Visibility: The SEO Shift You’re Missing

AI tools may mention your brand without sending clicks. Here’s how to track and win LLM visibility. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

August 07, 20253 min read

Vogue’s AI Model Ad Backfires—Marketing Lessons for Small Businesses

Vogue’s AI Model Ad Backfires—Marketing Lessons for Small Businesses

Vogue’s AI model ad sparked backlash over beauty standards and job loss. Here’s what small businesses can learn. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

August 06, 20253 min read

AI Fraud Crisis Warning—What Small Biz Must Do Now

AI Fraud Crisis Warning—What Small Biz Must Do Now

Sam Altman warns of an AI fraud crisis. Learn how to protect your brand, messaging, and marketing before scams hit home. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

August 05, 20254 min read

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