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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

HubSpot Just Gave Small Teams a Huge Edge with Its New ChatGPT Integration

HubSpot Just Gave Small Teams a Huge Edge with Its New ChatGPT Integration

HubSpot and ChatGPT just teamed up, bringing advanced CRM research to small businesses. Learn how this connector can fuel your marketing, sales, and support. ...more

News ,Strategic Marketing Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

June 27, 20252 min read

18 AI Marketing Tools Every Small Business Should Be Using in 2025

18 AI Marketing Tools Every Small Business Should Be Using in 2025

Want to use AI to save time and money without sounding like a robot? These 18 tools help small businesses work smarter, market better, and stay human. ...more

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

June 26, 20259 min read

82% Say AI Is Essential—New PayPal Survey Shows Small Firms Racing to Adopt

82% Say AI Is Essential—New PayPal Survey Shows Small Firms Racing to Adopt

PayPal survey finds 82% of small businesses see AI as vital for staying competitive. See how to move from curiosity to smart adoption. ...more

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

June 17, 20253 min read

AI Startup Collapses After Faking Tech—What Small Businesses Can Learn From Builder.ai’s Fall

AI Startup Collapses After Faking Tech—What Small Businesses Can Learn From Builder.ai’s Fall

Builder.ai faked its AI to raise $445M—then filed for bankruptcy. Here’s how to build trust in your tech and messaging the honest way. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing Customer Experience StoryBrand Marketing News &Small Business Growth

June 16, 20253 min read

YouTube Shorts Are Now in Google Search—Here’s What That Means for SEO in 2025

YouTube Shorts Are Now in Google Search—Here’s What That Means for SEO in 2025

YouTube Shorts now appear in Google search results. Learn how vertical video is changing SEO—and how to make it work for your brand. ...more

News ,Strategic Marketing Content Marketing Digital Marketing Social Media Marketing Marketing News &Search Engine Optimization

June 11, 20252 min read

Salesforce Reveals AI Now Drives Small Business Growth—What to Do Before You’re Left Behind

Salesforce Reveals AI Now Drives Small Business Growth—What to Do Before You’re Left Behind

75% of SMBs are already investing in AI, says Salesforce. Learn how small businesses are using it—and how to start smart. ...more

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

June 09, 20253 min read

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