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Sales Objections
Sick of Hearing “No”? Try These 20 Sales Objection Busters!
Don't let sales objections keep you from closing a deal. Click for 20 examples of common objections and responses for how to overcome them.
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45+ Key B2B Cold Calling Statistics [2025]
Learn the latest trends and insights from cold-calling statistics. We’ve updated the list with fresh stats from our annual State of Cold Calling Report.
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Outbound Cold Calling: What It is and How to Do It Right
Want to know how to master the action that most salespeople dread? Click to learn how to do outbound cold calling right for unbelievable sales success!
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Prospecting Automation: Cracking the Code for More Sales
What is sales prospecting automation? Click to read this guide and learn how to use it to streamline your B2B sales process.
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Best List Building Software: Our Top 10 Picks for 2025
Tired of spending way too much time building lead lists? Here's a list of the best tools for list building with a comparison of features & pricing.
Sales Automation
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.
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Catch up on these value-packed Loop Live sessions from expert guests, digging into what works today in the modern marketing landscape.

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The Loop Live: Paid Social Strategy and Ad Creative Deep Dive
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Marketers can't rely on outdated tactics!
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Easy Mode Content Strategy: How We Implement it at Cognism
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Enterprise Marketing: Cognism’s ABM Strategy
Enterprise Marketing: Cognism’s ABM Strategy
How do you target enterprise accounts when they have 1.8x businesses trying to catch their attention? Read Cognism's ABM strategy to find out.
Marketing Experimentation: Unique Insights from Cognism’s CMO
Marketing Experimentation: Unique Insights from Cognism’s CMO
Cognism’s CMO shares her unique insights on marketing experimentation. Learn how to optimise your strategies with proven, innovative techniques.
How to Build Successful GTM Strategies for the DACH Market
How to Build Successful GTM Strategies for the DACH Market
Thinking of expanding into DACH? Read this first! Learn from a GTM expert already operating in this region so you can avoid making common mistakes.
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Lead Generation

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Lead Mining Tools: Uncover Hidden Sales Opportunities in 2025
Are you looking for more sales leads? You need lead mining software to help you uncover hidden opportunities. See a list of the best software available!
Free Leads: 12 Easy Ways To Get Them For Sales
Free Leads: 12 Easy Ways To Get Them For Sales
Looking for free leads online? We've found 12 places where you can find quality business leads for free. Click to start building your database today!
Best AI Lead Finders
11 Best AI Lead Finders for 2025
Looking for the best AI lead finders? We've compiled a list of the top tools to help you find high-quality leads efficiently and effectively.
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Whether you are a beginner or an expert in the B2B space, our aim is to give you actionable sales and marketing tutorials so you can keep up to date with the latest B2B sales and marketing strategies.

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Ilse Van Rensburg

Senior 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. 

Expertise
  • B2B marketing
  • B2B sales
  • B2B data
  • Compliance
Education
  • University of South Africa: BA Languages and Literature 

Posts by Ilse Van Rensburg

 
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.
SaaS Go-to-Market Strategy: Steps, Examples and Template
Learn how to create the ultimate Saas Go-to-Market Strategy! Click for 5 steps, examples and a winning template for success.
How to Build the Perfect ABM Campaign in 2025
Learn how to design effective ABM campaigns that reach & engage high-value customers. Follow our easy guide & start skyrocketing your revenue. Read more!
10 B2B Marketing Metrics & KPIs to Measure and Improve
The key to more revenue lies in your B2B marketing metrics. Click to see the 10 most important marketing metrics and KPIs that your CEO really cares about.
What Is a Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL)?
What is a Marketing Qualified Lead and how is a SQL different? Click to read our guide and uncover everything you need to know about mastering the MQL.
Intent Based Marketing: How to Target the Right Leads
Refine your strategy with intent based marketing. Click to read Cognism’s guide to building a powerful process using intent data for high-quality leads.
Inbound vs Outbound Marketing: How Are They Different?
Inbound vs outbound marketing. What's the difference and which is better for lead generation? We answer these questions in this quick and informative read.
13 of the Top Cognism Competitors and Alternatives for 2025
Looking for Cognism competitors? Compare pricing, features and reviews of the best alternatives available right now. Click to see the list!
Aligning Sales and Marketing - It’s Easier Than You Think!
Sales and marketing alignment is easier than you think! In this guide, we explain why it’s important for B2B teams and how to do it. Click to read.

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