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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Marketers can't rely on outdated tactics!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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Demand Generation

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

 
Webinar Lead Generation: Is It Still Relevant?
Does webinar lead generation still work? After all, it's not 2010 anymore. Read this article to learn how to increase revenue using webinars in 2023!
WARNING: Don’t Launch Without This Go-To-Market Strategy!
Planning a go-to-market (GTM) strategy can be challenging. Click to read Cognism’s step-by-step guide for the best success when expanding to a new market.
100 Essential LinkedIn Statistics and Facts for 2025
Discover the latest LinkedIn statistics and facts in this comprehensive guide. Stay up-to-date with 100+ essential trends and insights.
SaaS Demand Generation: Building a B2B Revenue Machine
Learn all about SaaS Demand Generation from the experts. This guide covers tips, strategies, how to track your B2B success and a whole lot more!
27 Cold Calling Tips & Techniques to Transform Your Strategy
Tired of your B2B sales calls going nowhere? Go from cold to gold with Cognism’s list of cold-calling tips and techniques. Click to read!
8 Account-Based Marketing Examples to Take Inspiration From
Take a look at some of the best account-based marketing examples from industry leaders and get inspired when creating your own. Click to see 8 examples!
Mapping the B2B Buyer Journey: Strategies for Success in 2025
Want to improve your B2B buyer journey and leave a great impression? Click to learn the latest deal-closing strategies for better customer journeys.
Email Funnel: Strategy, Examples and Template
Discover how to align your email funnel with your customer journey for faster conversions. This guide covers the definition & strategy with examples!
12 Account Based Marketing Metrics for Increased Conversions
Campaign success starts and ends with tracking the right metrics. Increase your ROI with this list of the top ABM metrics to track from Cognism.

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