
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 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
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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Content Marketing ,Digital Marketing Marketing News Small Business Growth &Artificial Intelligence
January 07, 2026•10 min read

Free AI feels helpful, but it can leak data, dilute brands, and create risk. Here is how small businesses should use AI safely. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News Small Business Growth &Artificial Intelligence
January 06, 2026•9 min read

Business intelligence explained in plain English for small business owners who want clearer decisions without expensive tools or data overwhelm ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
January 05, 2026•9 min read

Social media costs more than time. Here's how to protect your focus in 2026 without tossing your phone. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
January 04, 2026•10 min read

AI founder warns against firing writers for bots. Learn why expert copywriters paired with smart AI use beats cheap automation every time. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth
January 03, 2026•9 min read

Most New Year business resolutions fail by February. Here is how cautious entrepreneurs can actually build something that lasts in 2026. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
January 01, 2026•15 min read

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