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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 an award-winning 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

  • Winner of 50Pros Top 10 Global Leader award

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Recent Work

2026 Digital Detox: How to Reclaim Focus Without Quitting Tech

2026 Digital Detox: How to Reclaim Focus Without Quitting Tech

Social media costs more than time. Here's how to protect your focus in 2026 without tossing your phone. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth

January 04, 202610 min read

Why Replacing Copywriters With AI Will Destroy Your Brand

Why Replacing Copywriters With AI Will Destroy Your Brand

AI founder warns against firing writers for bots. Learn why expert copywriters paired with smart AI use beats cheap automation every time. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

January 03, 20269 min read

SEO Checklist: Stop Wasting Money on Google PMax and AI Max

SEO Checklist: Stop Wasting Money on Google PMax and AI Max

Your website feeds Google's AI ad campaigns. If it's messy, your ads are messy too. Here's how to fix it and stop burning budget. ...more

Digital Marketing ,Google-Ads Marketing News &Search Engine Optimization

January 02, 202612 min read

Why Your 2026 Business Resolution Will Fail Without This

Why Your 2026 Business Resolution Will Fail Without This

Most New Year business resolutions fail by February. Here is how cautious entrepreneurs can actually build something that lasts in 2026. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth

January 01, 202615 min read

2025 Marketing Year in Review: What Actually Worked

2025 Marketing Year in Review: What Actually Worked

A clear look at the biggest marketing shifts of 2025 and what small businesses should carry into 2026. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth

December 31, 20259 min read

AI Content Does Not Hurt Google Rankings New Study Finds

AI Content Does Not Hurt Google Rankings New Study Finds

A 600,000-page study shows Google does not penalize AI content. Here is what small business owners should actually focus on instead. ...more

Content Marketing ,Marketing News &Search Engine Optimization

December 30, 20259 min read

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