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20 Examples of Common Sales Objections & Responses (2025)
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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Cold Calling Scripts: Hub of the Best Templates for 2025
Access a hub of the best B2B sales cold calling scripts! Cold call confidently using Cognism’s tried and proven templates, plus tips to create your own.
25+ Must-Know Cold Calling Statistics for B2B Leaders [2024]
30+ 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 2024 State of the Cold Calling Report.
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9 Top Market Intelligence Tools For GTM Teams + Use Cases
Expert analysis of top market intelligence platforms. Find the right tool to transform your GTM strategy with verified data and actionable insights.
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The Best B2B Email List Providers for 2025
What B2B email list provider is right for your business? Click to compare the best on the market. Includes updated feature comparisons, pricing and more.
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How Cognism Helps demandDrive Generate 200 Meetings a Week
Find out how sales and marketing firm demandDrive uses Cognism’s data to generate high-quality leads, deliver amazing customer service, and crack EMEA.
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The Loop Live: Paid Social Strategy and Ad Creative Deep Dive
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Easy Mode Content Strategy: How We Implement it at Cognism
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What is B2B Email Marketing? Tips and Examples for 2025
Learn everything you need to launch successful B2B email marketing campaigns and increase marketing and sales revenue. Click to read Cognism’s guide!
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What is Drip Email Marketing? Strategy, Tips & Examples for 2025
Connect with leads & reach your conversion goals with drip email marketing. Click to learn what it is, how to do it & see actionable examples from Cognism.
12 Best Demand Generation Metrics to Track in 2024
12 Best Demand Generation Metrics to Track in 2025
Tracking demand generation metrics is how SaaS brands ensure revenue success. Here are 12 key metrics & KPIs to monitor this year and beyond!
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18 Top Email Finder Tools to Export B2B Email Addresses (2025)
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!
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Content Marketing for Lead Generation: How to Convert Leads in 2025
How can you use content marketing to generate leads? We’re exploring the types of content & tactics you can use in the new age of marketing. Click to read!
What is a Quality Lead? Definition and How to Measure
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.
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Joe Barron

Senior Content Manager

Joe Barron is Cognism’s Senior Content Manager. He joined the company in 2018 as its sole content writer. Since that time, he has written over 100 top-ranking blogs, video scripts and eBooks, and edited scores more.

Today, Joe manages Cognism’s SEO team, which to date has generated $360k in traffic value and over $1M in revenue for the business.

If you would like to collaborate with Joe on Cognism’s content, please contact him on LinkedIn.

Expertise
  • Sales and cold calling
  • Marketing and demand generation
  • Data, software and AI
  • Business and RevOps
  • B2B news and trends
Education
  • College of Media and Publishing, Copywriting Course, 2017-18, Grade: ABC Awards Level 4 Diploma (Distinction)
  • University of East Anglia, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature, 2003-06, Grade: 2:1

Posts by Joe Barron

 
10 Common Data Quality Issues And How To Solve Them
Struggling with data quality issues? This article explores the top 10 challenges and offers solutions to ensure your data is reliable and actionable.
Where to Buy Email Lists? 7 Top Databases Compared
Ready to enhance your email marketing? See our comparison of the top databases where you can buy email lists. Find the perfect source for your needs!
A Sales Follow Up Guide That Increases Your Conversions
Close more deals and build stronger relationships with our sales follow-up guide! Contains actionable techniques and perfect timing tips.
How to Stay Motivated While Cold Calling: 7 Tips and Tricks
Cold calling can be daunting, but staying motivated is key! Discover 7 essential tips and tricks to boost your confidence and drive success in your calls.
The Ultimate Guide to Discovery Calls: Tips and Best Practices
Click for a step-by-step guide to an impactful discovery call! Featuring 8 top tips, best practices, questions to ask and things to avoid.
How to Identify and Solve B2B Customer Pain Points
Pain points! Every B2B customer has them. Here's a list of the most common - plus Cognism's tips for solving them. Click to see our guide.
How to Build a Highly Effective Targeted Marketing List
Our guide will help you build a highly effective targeted marketing list. It includes strategies and tools to help you reach your ideal audience.
The 16 Best AI Marketing Tools Every B2B Team Must Use
What are the best AI marketing tools for B2B teams? See our top picks, including use cases, key features, pricing and more.
How AI Can Speed Up Your Sales Workflow? 8 Ways To Use It
Discover how AI can enhance your sales workflow! This guide outlines eight ways to streamline processes, boost productivity and close deals faster.

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