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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

WhatsApp’s July Pricing Overhaul—New Per-Template Fees, Free Utility Replies, Volume Discounts

WhatsApp’s July Pricing Overhaul—New Per-Template Fees, Free Utility Replies, Volume Discounts

WhatsApp shifts to per-template pricing on 1 July 2025. See the new rates, free replies, and volume tiers—plus cost-saving tactics for small firms. ...more

News ,Strategic Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

June 24, 20253 min read

2025 SA SME Funding Report Exposes Big Gaps—Here’s How to Get Your Share

2025 SA SME Funding Report Exposes Big Gaps—Here’s How to Get Your Share

A new report shows South African micro-businesses are shut out of finance. Learn three funding-ready moves to beat the odds and grow. ...more

News ,Strategic Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

June 23, 20254 min read

Small Businesses Are Being Targeted—Here’s What Cybersecurity Stats Say in 2025

Small Businesses Are Being Targeted—Here’s What Cybersecurity Stats Say in 2025

43% of cyberattacks now target small businesses. These 2025 cybersecurity stats explain the risk—and how you can avoid becoming the next victim. ...more

News ,Strategic Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

June 21, 20256 min read

Referral Marketing Stats 2025—Why Word-of-Mouth Now Crushes Ads

Referral Marketing Stats 2025—Why Word-of-Mouth Now Crushes Ads

Impact.com’s 2025 data shows 86% trust recommendations vs 2% ads. See how to build a referral engine that actually moves the sales needle. ...more

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

June 20, 20253 min read

Small Business Optimism Is Up—But the Fine Print Says “Not So Fast”

Small Business Optimism Is Up—But the Fine Print Says “Not So Fast”

Small business optimism is up, but rising uncertainty may spoil the mood. Here's what the latest NFIB report means for your business. ...more

News ,Strategic Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth

June 18, 20253 min read

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