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The SMB Cold Calling Guide
The SMB Guide to Cold Calling [+3 Data-Backed Strategies]
Discover data-backed cold calling strategies for SMBs in 2025. Learn the best times, tactics, and tools to boost connect rates and book more meetings.
Sales Channels
What Are Sales Channels and Which Ones Should You Use?
Discover the different types of sales channels and learn how to choose the best ones for your business in this comprehensive guide.
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12 Must-Have SDR Tools to Drive More Sales
Discover the essential SDR tools you need for success. We have picked 12 must-have tools that will help drive more sales and increase productivity.
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B2B Saas Lead Generation: Top Strategies, Tools and Tips
B2B Saas Lead Generation: Top Strategies, Tools and Tips
Generate B2B leads & increase revenue with our proven SaaS lead gen strategies. Click to learn everything you need to know about B2B SaaS lead generation.
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Intent Data: What It Is, How It’s Collected, and 7 Ways to Use It
What is intent data and how does it benefit B2B sales and marketing? Click to uncover everything to know about customer intent plus strategies to use it.
Effective Sales Coaching Tips
5 Effective Sales Coaching Tips
Unlock the potential of your sales team with these 5 effective sales coaching tips. Enhance performance and drive success today!
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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Marketers can't rely on outdated tactics!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

Gated Vs Ungated Content: the Great Marketing Debate
Gated Vs Ungated Content: the Great Marketing Debate
What's the best marketing strategy- gated vs ungated content? That’s the question a group of B2B marketers strive to answer. Click to read the debate.
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!
GTM AI: How Cognism Uses AI to Accelerate Go-to-market Motions
GTM AI: How Cognism Uses AI to Accelerate Go-to-market
How are GTM teams implementing AI? Click to read how our marketing, sales and RevOps teams are using AI in their daily workflows.
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Lead Generation

B2B Saas Lead Generation: Top Strategies, Tools and Tips
B2B Saas Lead Generation: Top Strategies, Tools and Tips
Generate B2B leads & increase revenue with our proven SaaS lead gen strategies. Click to learn everything you need to know about B2B SaaS lead generation.
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Lead Mining Software for Accurate B2B Prospect Data
Are you looking for more sales leads? You need lead mining software to help you uncover hidden opportunities. See a list of the best software available!
Best AI Lead Finders
11 Best AI Lead Finders for 2025
Looking for the best AI lead finders? We've compiled a list of the top tools to help you find high-quality leads efficiently and effectively.
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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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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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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 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!
8 Best 6sense Alternatives and Competitors for 2025
Looking for 6sense alternatives? Compare pricing, features and reviews of the best competitors this year. Click to see the list!
15 Lead Enrichment Tools: List of the Best for 2025
Power your sales team with lead enrichment tools to increase conversions! Click to read the list of the best tools available right now!
What Is Revenue Generation? [+Strategies]
Revenue generation is the process of planning, marketing, and selling products to generate income. Read more about the meaning of revenue generation!
A Comparison of the Top 27 Sales Intelligence Tools for 2025
Stay ahead of your competitors with the best sales intelligence tools for B2B data. Click to see Cognism's list and start converting more leads!
Creating a Winning Sales Prospecting List: Tips + Template
Want to generate more leads that convert? Start by building a sales prospecting list. Discover how with our step-by-step guide & free downloadable template
15 Best Seamless.AI Competitors and Alternatives for 2025
Looking for Seamless.AI competitors? Compare pricing, features and reviews of the top alternatives this year. Click to see the list!
I Tried 10 Lusha Alternatives: Here’s What I’d Recommend in 2025
Looking for a Lusha alternative? Compare pricing, features and reviews of the top alternatives available now. Click to see the list!
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.

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