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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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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Marketers can't rely on outdated tactics!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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13 Lead Generation Strategies That Work
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Free Leads: 10 Ways to Find Them Online
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Sales Acceleration: How to Speed Up 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

 
What is Demand Marketing? Definition, Tips and FAQs
Demand marketing is the modern way of doing B2B marketing. It helps to create customer engagement and shifts pipeline focus to prioritise intent.
Demand Generation Examples: 9 Best Tactics With Insights
Looking for real demand generation examples to inspire you? Then click to read! We’re sharing our tried and proven DG examples with actionable insights.
What is DNC Scrubbing and How to Do It for B2B Sales Calls
Stay do not call list compliant by ensuring your database scrubs against DNC call lists. Click to find out why it matters and how to do it.
16 Important Lead Generation KPIs and Metrics
Not sure which lead generation KPIs to track? We're sharing 16 important KPIs to help you boost your monthly marketing revenue! Click to read.
SaaS Go-to-Market Strategy: Steps, Examples and Template
Learn how to create the ultimate Saas Go-to-Market Strategy! Click for 5 steps, examples and a winning template for success.
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!
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.

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