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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

‘Am I Doing the Right Things?’ What Mailchimp’s Marketer Learned

‘Am I Doing the Right Things?’ What Mailchimp’s Marketer Learned

Mailchimp’s Mark Lodwick says doubt is normal. Learn how small businesses can build marketing clarity and customer trust—without second-guessing. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

August 30, 20258 min read

Celebrity Brand Fit—What Knix Got Right, AE Got Wrong

Celebrity Brand Fit—What Knix Got Right, AE Got Wrong

Two celebrity campaigns, two very different outcomes. What small businesses can learn from Knix and American Eagle. ...more

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

August 26, 20258 min read

Taylor Swift’s Orange Effect: 7 Industries That Can Profit Now

Taylor Swift’s Orange Effect: 7 Industries That Can Profit Now

Taylor Swift just made orange the hottest color. Here’s how brands can ride the wave before it fades. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

August 24, 20257 min read

Loyalty Marketing Tips From SA’s Top Rewards Experts

Loyalty Marketing Tips From SA’s Top Rewards Experts

South Africa’s loyalty leaders share proven tips to boost email engagement and customer retention. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Customer Experience Marketing News &Small Business Growth

August 23, 20256 min read

Marketing Automation’s Transparency Gap Is Costing You Sales

Marketing Automation’s Transparency Gap Is Costing You Sales

Automation promises efficiency, but without transparency, it can erode strategy and cost you growth. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

August 21, 20257 min read

YouTube Shorts AI Tools: What Small Businesses Should Know

YouTube Shorts AI Tools: What Small Businesses Should Know

YouTube Shorts has new AI-powered creation tools. Here’s how small businesses can use them without losing originality. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

August 19, 20257 min read

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