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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

Build Brand Loyalty Without the Noise

Build Brand Loyalty Without the Noise

Three simple ways to build real brand loyalty in a noisy world—without gimmicks or fluff. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Customer Experience Marketing News &Small Business Growth

September 02, 20258 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

Truecaller Faces South African Investigation Over POPIA Concerns

Truecaller Faces South African Investigation Over POPIA Concerns

SA’s Information Regulator is investigating Truecaller over POPIA concerns. Here’s what small businesses should know — and do next. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Customer Experience Marketing News &Small Business Growth

August 16, 20257 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

Inside the Buddy Bench Project—How a Teen Turned Playground Pain into a Mental Health Movement

Inside the Buddy Bench Project—How a Teen Turned Playground Pain into a Mental Health Movement

The My Buddy Bench Project helps kids fight isolation with kindness, empathy, and community. Here’s what businesses can learn from it. ...more

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

June 05, 20253 min read

Klarna Reverses AI Customer Support After Backlash—Why Human Help Is Back in 2025

Klarna Reverses AI Customer Support After Backlash—Why Human Help Is Back in 2025

Klarna brings back human agents after AI chatbots drop customer satisfaction by 22%. Learn how small businesses can balance AI with real human support. ...more

News ,Customer Experience Marketing News &Small Business Growth

May 24, 20253 min read

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