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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.
Objection Handling: 5 Steps For Sales Success in 2022 + script
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!
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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!

Sales

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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.
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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.
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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
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
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.

Lead Generation

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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
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
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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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

 

What is Sales Enablement? The Ultimate Guide
Sales enablement is what sets high-performing sales teams apart. Find out what it is and how to implement it in this ultimate guide.
The Ultimate Guide to the B2B Buyer’s Journey
Find out everything you need to know about the B2B buyer’s journey – what it is, how it works, and how you can use it to improve sales efficiency.
Cognism Hires New CFO and Appoints Pete Daffern as Chair of the Board
Cognism hires Jennifer Grunebaum as its new CFO. In tandem, Pete Daffern has been appointed Chair of the Board. Click to read the press release.
The Pod: the B2B Sales Team of the Future
Some say it’s the sales team structure of the future - and Cognism has been experimenting with it! Click for a deep dive into the sales pod.
The Ultimate Guide to Software Sales Demos That Close Deals
In this blog, we’re sharing our top software sales demo tips that’ll help you negotiate with prospects and close deals like a champ.
How to Prioritise Sales Leads
In this blog, we uncover 6 steps to prioritise sales leads more effectively. Say goodbye to wasted time and hello to a smoother sales journey!
The Ultimate Guide to Content Distribution
This blog explains the different types of content distribution and teaches you how to build a strategy in five easy steps. A content marketing must-read!
The Ultimate Guide to Delivering an Effective Sales Pitch
Discover how to create a perfect sales pitch! Our guide includes top tips, best practices, real-life examples and advice from sales coach Aaron Ross.
Frida Ottosson Joins Cognism as VP of US Sales
Boston-based Frida Ottosson has joined Cognism as VP of US Sales. Frida will lead Cognism’s 35-strong US sales team. Click to see the press release.

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