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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 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.
Outbound resource
5 Steps to a Winning Outbound Strategy in 2026
Build a winning outbound strategy for 2026. Learn how phone-first outreach, quality data and smart multi-channel rhythms drive predictable revenue.
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Sales

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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.
Book more qualified meetings cold calling resource image
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.
Outbound resource
5 Steps to a Winning Outbound Strategy in 2026
Build a winning outbound strategy for 2026. Learn how phone-first outreach, quality data and smart multi-channel rhythms drive predictable revenue.
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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Marketers can't rely on outdated tactics!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!
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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

Best B2B Data Enrichment Tools
12 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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How to Build an Email List: 15 Fresh and Easy Ways
Struggling with your email list building? Click to discover 15 fresh and easy ways to build an effective email list for B2B marketing and sales!
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How to Identify B2B Target Audience & Contact Them?
Identifying your B2B target audience and market helps companies deliver better marketing campaigns to their core customer base. Click to find out more.
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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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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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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

 
12 of the Top Cognism Competitors and Alternatives for 2026
Looking for Cognism competitors? Compare pricing, features and reviews of the best alternatives available right now. Click to see the list!
9 Apollo.io Competitors & Best Alternatives [2026]
Looking for Apollo.io competitors? We’re comparing Apollo alternatives, their data, features, and pricing, so you can find a tool that suits your needs.
Who is Better Than ZoomInfo? 15 Alternatives Compared!
ZoomInfo competitors—how do you choose which one is best for your business? Click for a comparison of the best alternatives, including pricing and more.
Lusha Alternatives and Competitors
Looking for a Lusha alternative? Compare pricing, features and reviews of the top alternatives available now. Click to see the list!
How much does Apollo.io cost?
Tried and tested: here’s an honest take on Apollo.io pricing, credit limits, and whether it’s worth it for global sales teams.
What is Account Based Engagement? Strategy, Tracking & More
To measure ABM success, you must track engagement. In this article, we explore how you can leverage account based engagement for more marketing revenue. 
Email Leads: 5 Ways to Get Them for B2B Business
Looking for email leads? Click for five easy ways to find and get them for B2B business, plus answers to frequently asked questions.
How much does Seamless.AI cost?
Real-world review of Seamless.AI pricing. See plan costs, hidden credit fees, user experiences, and how it compares to competitors.
How Much Does Clearbit Cost?
Discover how Clearbit (now Breeze Intelligence) pricing works, what each plan includes, and the hidden costs to watch before you commit.

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