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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

AI Slop Is Flooding Social Media And Ruining Your Business

AI Slop Is Flooding Social Media And Ruining Your Business

What is AI slop, and why is it flooding your feed? This article explains the risk and gives smart steps small business owners can take. ...more

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

December 12, 20258 min read

Sora’s AI Copyright Problem Is Bigger Than OpenAI Admits

Sora’s AI Copyright Problem Is Bigger Than OpenAI Admits

OpenAI’s video tool Sora 2 is generating copyrighted content despite filters. Here’s what small business owners should know about AI and stolen data. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

December 10, 202510 min read

Shopping Apps Ranked by How Much Data They Take

Shopping Apps Ranked by How Much Data They Take

A new study shows Amazon, Walmart and others are hoarding your personal info. Here’s what small business owners can learn from it. ...more

Digital Marketing ,Customer Experience Marketing News &Small Business Growth

December 08, 20258 min read

US Leads in AI but Lags in Internet Quality and Security

US Leads in AI but Lags in Internet Quality and Security

America tops AI development but ranks 42nd in internet quality. Here’s what small business owners should take from the new Digital Quality of Life report. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

December 07, 20258 min read

Freelancer vs Agency vs Employee for Digital Marketing

Freelancer vs Agency vs Employee for Digital Marketing

Not sure who should handle your digital marketing? Here’s how freelancers, agencies, and employees compare for content, SEO, and social media. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

December 06, 20257 min read

AI Skills Gap Explained—Why Some Tools Improve Fast

AI Skills Gap Explained—Why Some Tools Improve Fast

AI tools are not all improving equally. Here’s why coding tools are racing ahead and what that means for your small business. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

December 03, 20258 min read

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