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
Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad is under fire. Here’s what small business owners can learn from the backlash. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing StoryBrand Marketing News &Small Business Growth
August 08, 2025•3 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
PayPal survey finds 82% of small businesses see AI as vital for staying competitive. See how to move from curiosity to smart adoption. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing StoryBrand Marketing News &Small Business Growth
June 17, 2025•3 min read
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, 2025•3 min read
Don’t love marketing? Learn how SlingFin built customer trust through education—without selling out or spending big. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing StoryBrand Marketing News &Small Business Growth
June 15, 2025•3 min read
South Africa’s PMI shows the fastest growth in four years. Here's how to position your business for rising demand in 2025. ...more
News ,Strategic Marketing StoryBrand Marketing News &Small Business Growth
June 14, 2025•2 min read
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