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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 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

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

  • Winner of 50Pros Top 10 Global Leader award

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Recent Work

Building a StoryBrand 2.0 By Donald Miller Review: Why It Still Works for Small Business

Building a StoryBrand 2.0 By Donald Miller Review: Why It Still Works for Small Business

A plain-English review of StoryBrand 2.0 for small business owners who want simple, clear messaging that gets results. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,StoryBrand Marketing News Small Business Growth &Badass Business Book Club

January 11, 202610 min read

StoryBrand Marketing Works Everywhere. Here’s Proof.

StoryBrand Marketing Works Everywhere. Here’s Proof.

Learn how to apply StoryBrand marketing to your website, emails, social media, and more to get real results. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,StoryBrand Marketing News &Small Business Growth

December 28, 20259 min read

Use These Two Words to Instantly Improve Your Marketing

Use These Two Words to Instantly Improve Your Marketing

Learn how the words “shouldn’t” and “won’t” can boost clarity and conversions in small business marketing. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,StoryBrand Marketing News &Small Business Growth

December 26, 20258 min read

Map Content to the Customer Journey for Better Results

Map Content to the Customer Journey for Better Results

Learn how to create content for every stage of the customer journey using the Marketing Hourglass framework. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing StoryBrand Marketing News &Small Business Growth

November 17, 20257 min read

5 Core Elements of Effective Branding Every Small Business Needs

5 Core Elements of Effective Branding Every Small Business Needs

Branding isn’t your logo. Learn the 5 core elements that make your brand stick—and why they matter more than your font. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing StoryBrand Marketing News &Small Business Growth

November 14, 20258 min read

Simple Strategies to Develop Your Small Business’s Marketing Hourglass

Simple Strategies to Develop Your Small Business’s Marketing Hourglass

Learn how to use the Marketing Hourglass to turn strangers into loyal customers using smart, low-cost strategies. ...more

Strategic Marketing ,StoryBrand Marketing News &Small Business Growth

November 08, 20258 min read

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