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Direct Dial Phone Numbers in B2B Sales
Direct Dials: How to Find Direct Phone Numbers for Sales?
Cognism is a direct-dial phone numbers provider in NAM, EMEA, and APAC that ensures full CCPA and GDPR compliance with over 1800 satisfied customers.
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10 of the Best Voicemail Scripts for Cold Calling in 2025
Need a cold callback after reaching a prospect's voicemail? We’re sharing the best cold calling voicemail script for B2B sales. Click to see them!
The Only Cold Calling Script You Need for SaaS Sales
The Only Cold Calling Script You Need for SaaS Sales
57% of decision-makers in SaaS like to be contacted by phone. Click to see a cold calling script for SaaS sales that actually works.

Sales

How to Use AI in Sales to Cut The Noise & Close Deals [Guide]
How to Use AI in Sales to Cut The Noise & Close Deals [Guide]
Looking to integrate AI into your sales process? Read this guide on how to use AI in sales & start implementing workflows that transform the way you sell.
Best AI Sales Agents
13 Best AI Sales Agents for 2025
Discover the best AI sales agents for improving customer experiences, boosting efficiency, and driving success. Compare features, benefits, and pricing.
What is a Sales Quota and How Do You Set It?
What is a Sales Quota and How Do You Set It?
Sales quotas are key to tracking and improving sales performance. In this guide, find out what a sales quota is and master the process of setting one.

Webinars

Catch up on these value-packed Loop Live sessions from expert guests, digging into what works today in the modern marketing landscape.

Demand Generation

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Dark Social Explained: The Hidden Layer of Internet Sharing
What is dark social media, and how does it impact B2B marketing? Discover how it can be used and measured for better engagement & more revenue. Read more!
Date-a-vendor Allbound Playbook: From First Glance to Full Funnel
Date-a-vendor Allbound Playbook: From First Glance to Full Funnel
Unify inbound and outbound with allbound GTM. Align your ICP, enrich with intent signals, and convert prospects into full-funnel pipeline.
Date-a-vendor Inbound Playbook: From Hand-Raisers to Happy Ever After
Date-a-vendor Inbound Playbook: From Hand-Raisers to Happy Ever After
Inbound leads don’t always mean buying intent. This playbook shows you how to turn hand-raisers into high-quality pipeline.

Lead Generation

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How to Generate Leads from Facebook: 9 Proven Strategies
Are you stuck on how to generate leads on Facebook? Read this guide to master Facebook lead generation with nine proven strategies!
Lead Scoring
What Is Lead Scoring? Definition, Models, Best Practices
Uncover the secrets of lead scoring. Explore definitions, models, and best practices to streamline your sales funnel and prioritise leads effectively.
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Mastering LinkedIn Advertising: Tips and Strategies for 2025
Unlock the full potential of LinkedIn Advertising with expert tips and strategies to boost your B2B marketing results and reach the right audience.

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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

 

How to Build the Perfect ABM Campaign in 2025
Learn how to design effective ABM campaigns that reach & engage high-value customers. Follow our easy guide & start skyrocketing your revenue. Read more!
10 B2B Marketing Metrics & KPIs to Measure and Improve
The key to more revenue lies in your B2B marketing metrics. Click to see the 10 most important marketing metrics and KPIs that your CEO really cares about.
What Is a Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL)?
What is a Marketing Qualified Lead and how is a SQL different? Click to read our guide and uncover everything you need to know about mastering the MQL.
Intent Based Marketing: How to Target the Right Leads
Refine your strategy with intent based marketing. Click to read Cognism’s guide to building a powerful process using intent data for high-quality leads.
Inbound vs Outbound Marketing: How Are They Different?
Inbound vs outbound marketing. What's the difference and which is better for lead generation? We answer these questions in this quick and informative read.
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!
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!

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