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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.
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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.
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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Marketers can't rely on outdated tactics!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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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.
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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!
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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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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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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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LinkedIn Marketing Guide
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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 Social Selling on LinkedIn Can Fuel Your Pipeline + Tips for 2025
Scale revenue with social selling on LinkedIn. Uncover everything you need to know, from tips, best practices, tools and more. Click to read!
What is B2B Email Marketing? Tips and Examples for 2025
Learn everything you need to launch successful B2B email marketing campaigns and increase marketing and sales revenue. Click to read Cognism’s guide!
18 Top Email Finder Tools to Export B2B Email Addresses (2025)
Find professional B2B email addresses in seconds with this list of the best email finding tools on the market. Click to see reviews, features and pricing!
Content Marketing for Lead Generation: How to Convert Leads in 2025
How can you use content marketing to generate leads? We’re exploring the types of content & tactics you can use in the new age of marketing. Click to read!
What Is a Lead Source? Types and Best Practices for 2025
Explore lead sourcing this year: dive into diverse types, tracking, and best practices to elevate your marketing. Begin your journey to mastery today!
Winning Sales Funnel Stages and Strategy Explained for 2025
Boost sales conversions with a winning sales funnel strategy! Learn how to build a funnel with easy steps, examples and a downloadable template.
GDPR for B2B Marketing: Guide to Rules & Regulations (2025)
How does GDPR affect marketing? Read this guide for an overview of the latest rules and regulations with a checklist to ensure compliance in your business.
How to Build a B2B Marketing Funnel: Steps & Tips for 2025
What is a B2B marketing funnel? How do you create one, and how can you use it to generate more leads? Discover everything you need to know in this guide!
28 Content Marketing Tools Used by Cognism in 2025
Wondering what B2B content marketing tools Cognism uses to power its winning strategy? Click for the list of the best free and paid tools with insights!

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