Marketing News Reporter & Industry Journalist
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
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News ,Strategic Marketing Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth
June 27, 2025•2 min read
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, 2025•3 min read
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, 2025•4 min read
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, 2025•6 min read
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, 2025•3 min read
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, 2025•3 min read
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