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Cognism’s Strategic Shift Towards AI Leadership

Cognism enhances its strategic direction by appointing AI expert Ahmad Raza Khan to its board as an AI advisor. Click to read the press release.

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17 Best Cold Calling Opening Lines to Win in B2B Sales

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How to Get Over the Fear of Cold Calling - 6 Tips for SDRs

Cold calling can seem terrifying at first. But once you've got a plan of action down, your fears will be a thing of the past. Read this article for more.

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Objection Handling for 2024: Steps, Tips and Script

Improve your objection handling skills with our five step framework for sales success, pricing objection script & tips on resolving objections. Read more!

10 of the Best Voicemail Scripts for Cold Calling in 2024

Need a cold callback after reaching a prospect's voicemail? We’re sharing the best cold calling voicemail script for B2B sales. Click to read more!

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15 Best Enterprise Sales Tools Tested For Efficiency

Explore our top 15 enterprise sales tools and solutions, tested for efficiency. Optimise your tech & systems to boost your sales team’s success.

10 Account-Based Marketing Tactics for Better Sales in 2024

Click for 10 tactical account-based marketing tactics to target B2B buyers & boost ROI, including personalised content, video marketing & gifting.

Toucan Saved 40% Simplifying Their Tech Stack With Cognism

Cognism helped Toucan realise 40% savings on their tech overheads while driving meetings booked and conversions. Read the case study to find out how.

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Demand Generation

Pre-Entry Marketing: Key to Successful Market Expansion

Looking to expand your market reach? Our detailed guide on pre-entry marketing outlines essential tactics to help you thrive in new territories.

Illuminating the Dark Funnel of B2B Marketing

We’re shining a light on the dark funnel of B2B marketing. Click to learn how your team can increase conversions, shorten the funnel and free up time.

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20+ Best Demand Generation Tools We Tested

The best demand generation tools to build a successful demand generation engine as recommended by experts.

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Lead Generation

How to Find Someone’s Email on LinkedIn for B2B Business

Are you looking for ways to generate B2B leads from LinkedIn? Click to learn the most effective ways to find someone’s email address on LinkedIn.

What is a Quality Lead? Definition and How to Measure

Learn about how to identify quality leads, including their defining characteristics, how lead scoring works, and how you can generate better leads.

16 Important Lead Generation KPIs and Metrics

Not sure which lead generation KPIs to track? We're sharing 16 important KPIs to help you boost your monthly marketing revenue! Click to read.

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Ilse Van Rensburg

SEO & Content Manager

Ilse is a versatile professional with a rich creative writing and marketing background. With seven years of experience in the B2B industry, she dedicates herself to empowering sales and marketing teams with tactical tips and strategies for revenue generation.

Ilse has authored several young-adult novels, a testament to her creative flair. She combines this creativity with her expertise in digital marketing, using storytelling techniques to drive impactful content strategies.

An avid learner and self-proclaimed “verbivore,” she thrives on challenges and continuously seeks opportunities to innovate and excel in her field.

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B2B marketing
B2B sales
B2B data
Compliance

Education

University of South Africa: BA Languages and Literature
Trifocus Fitness Academy: Certification, Pilates & Sports Nutrition (CATHSSETA accredited and REPSSA endorsed)
Inscape Design College: Certification, Interior Decorating

Data Sourcing: Types, Tips & How to Find Quality B2B Data

For effective sales and marketing, it’s essential that your data comes from high-quality sources. Click to read Cognism’s data sourcing guide.

27 Content Marketing Tools Used by Cognism in 2024

Wondering what B2B content marketing tools Cognism uses to power its winning strategy? Click for the list of the best free and paid tools with insights!

What is Sales Automation? Guide to More Productive Sales

Discover how AI technology can automate sales tasks, saving time and effort. Click to explore examples and learn more about the sales automation process.

GDPR for B2B Marketing: Guide to Rules & Regulations (2024)

How does GDPR affect marketing? Read this guide for an overview of the latest rules and regulations with a checklist to ensure compliance in your business.

What is DNC Scrubbing and How to Do It for B2B Sales Calls

Stay do not call list compliant by ensuring your database scrubs against DNC call lists. Click to find out why it matters and how to do it.

12 Best Klenty Alternatives and Competitors (2024)

Looking for Klenty alternatives? Compare pricing, features and reviews of the top competitors this year. Click to see the list!

Tired of Cold Call Rejection? Top Tips to Handle Rebuttals

Feeling the sting of cold calling rejection? In this article, Cognism provides its best tips on how to handle rebuttals for better sales calls.

18 Top Email Finder Tools to Export B2B Email Addresses (2024)

Find professional B2B email addresses in seconds with this list of the best email finding tools on the market. Click to see reviews, features and pricing!

Outbound Sales Automation: Definition, Tips & Tools

Looking for ways to create a powerful pipeline and streamline your sales process? Outbound sales automation is the answer. Click to find out how!