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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

American Eagle Ad Backlash—Marketing Lessons You Can’t Ignore

American Eagle Ad Backlash—Marketing Lessons You Can’t Ignore

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, 20253 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

82% Say AI Is Essential—New PayPal Survey Shows Small Firms Racing to Adopt

82% Say AI Is Essential—New PayPal Survey Shows Small Firms Racing to Adopt

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, 20253 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

Hate Marketing? This Small Brand Built Loyalty (and Sales) Without Traditional Marketing

Hate Marketing? This Small Brand Built Loyalty (and Sales) Without Traditional Marketing

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, 20253 min read

South Africa’s Business Activity Hits 4-Year High—What This Means for Growth-Focused Entrepreneurs

South Africa’s Business Activity Hits 4-Year High—What This Means for Growth-Focused Entrepreneurs

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, 20252 min read

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