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Handy sales and marketing info, easy-to-use guides, helpful tips, and resources about:

Cold Calling

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The Truth About Where AI Will And Won’t Replace Sales Reps
Will sales be replaced by AI? A question that’s been asked a lot over the past two years. We dig into where AI can (and can’t) outperform human sellers.
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The Best Cold Calling Strategy to Live By in 2026
Discover the best cold calling strategy for 2026 with 5 data-backed tips to boost connect rates, shorten calls and book more high-quality meetings.
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The Top 5 Ways to Book More Qualified Meetings From Cold Calls
Discover five data-backed cold calling tactics to boost connect rates, handle objections and book more high-intent meetings in 2026 without extra dials.
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Sales

AI Outreach Tools
The 13 Best AI Sales Tools Every B2B Team Must Use
Looking for the best AI sales and outreach tools to boost your B2B team’s efficiency? Explore our list of must-have AI tools to elevate your sales game.
Lead Generation Companies & Services [+How to Choose]
23 Lead Generation Companies 2026 [Tools & Agencies]
Hire the best B2B lead generation companies for your businesses. Compare features, pricing, and reviews to find out what to ask to evaluate their services.
Buy Business Leads: 17+ Ultimate Places to Try in 2024
19 Best Places To Buy Business Leads: Saas Tools & Websites
Want to buy business leads online for your business but are unsure where or how to get them? We’ve compiled a list of the top places selling leads.
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Webinars

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Marketers can't rely on outdated tactics!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

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How SMBs Can Run Enterprise-Level ABM on a Lean Budget
ABM is often seen as an activity reserved for enterprises, but SMBs can still benefit from ABM strategies. Learn how SMBs can do ABM!
CRO tests
12 Website Conversion Rate Optimisation Tests You Can Steal
We’re sharing 12 of our recent CRO test wins that helped to optimise our conversion rate. Quick wins, easy fixes, real results.
Marketing Mistakes
6 Common Marketing Mistakes (and How to Solve Them)
Marketing is a minefield of possible mistakes. Here are six common marketing mistakes, and how a group of marketing experts avoided making them.
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Lead Generation

Lead Generation Companies & Services [+How to Choose]
23 Lead Generation Companies 2026 [Tools & Agencies]
Hire the best B2B lead generation companies for your businesses. Compare features, pricing, and reviews to find out what to ask to evaluate their services.
Buy Business Leads: 17+ Ultimate Places to Try in 2024
19 Best Places To Buy Business Leads: Saas Tools & Websites
Want to buy business leads online for your business but are unsure where or how to get them? We’ve compiled a list of the top places selling leads.
Best B2B Data Enrichment Tools
13 B2B Contact Data Enrichment Tools [+How to Choose]
With data enrichment tools, you can update incorrect or incomplete fields to generate more revenue. Compare the best B2B data enrichment software!
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We're on YouTube

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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12 Best Sales Tactics to Close More Deals
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How to Find Decision Makers in a Company
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11 Best Strategies to Improve B2B Sales
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13 Lead Generation Strategies That Work
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Free Leads: 10 Ways to Find Them Online
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How to Build a Cold Call List That Converts
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Sales Acceleration: How to Speed Up Sales
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Direct Dials: How to Find Phone Numbers for Sales
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What is account-based marketing?
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LinkedIn Marketing Guide
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Check out our Podcasts

Discover the latest insights from a wide range of sales and marketing leaders, as they unpack how B2B buying behaviour has changed.

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Daisy Shevlin

Manager, SEO

Daisy Shevlin is a content marketer and SEO editor. She’s been in the B2B tech space for 6+ years and loves to write about tactical advice from top-performing SDRs.

 

Daisy is also interested in tech stacks and how you can get the best out of AI in sales. When she’s not finding new keywords to target or editing articles, Daisy enjoys horseback riding and going on walks.

Expertise
  • SDR tech stacks
  • AI-powered sales tips
  • Cold calling
  • Cold emailing
  • SLG vs PLG
Education
  • Bath Spa University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business & Management, Grade: 2:1
  • Chartered Institute of Marketing: Digital Diploma in Professional Marketing

Posts by Daisy Shevlin

 
How Much Does Lead Generation Cost? [+How to Optimise It]
Learn to calculate and optimise lead generation cost and compare it with the average cost per lead in your industry. Click to find out how.
15 Best Buyer Intent Data Providers [2026]
Beat the competition with the best intent data providers in B2B. Click to see our list and reach prospects who are ready to buy today!
7 CFO Email List Providers in the US and Europe [2026]
Looking to build accurate CFO email lists in the US, Europe and APAC? Here are the best tools to find financial leaders' email addresses quickly.
ABM Landing Pages: Steps to Create With AI Company Research
Discover how ABM landing pages drive engagement and pipeline from your target accounts, and see how Cognism’s data helps you build them effectively.
Buy Phone Database: 7 Ways To Get Business Phone Numbers
Discover accurate cell phone number lists in NAM, EMEA, and APAC. Check out the best databases to buy phone lists suited to your needs.
15+ Best B2B Leads Database Providers to Try in 2026
In need of a reliable B2B leads database? Look no further! Discover the best providers to help you generate high-quality leads and drive sales this year.
14 Best Sales Automation Software & Tools [Our Top Picks]
What are sales automation tools? What are the best ones for simplifying B2B sales? Click to read our guide to the best automation software of the year.
How to Create a Vendor Selection Matrix (+ Template)
Learn how to build a vendor selection matrix to compare B2B software and services. Get examples, templates, and expert tips.
Vendor Selection Process: How to Choose The Right Software
Learn how to run a vendor selection process that leads to the right decision. Step-by-step framework with examples for B2B software buyers.

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