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Ilse Van Rensburg

Senior Content Manager


Ilse is a Senior Content and Strategy Manager specialising in B2B growth, sales-aligned content, and long-form strategic analysis. She writes extensively on topics including prospecting, lead generation, compliance, and commercial decision-making, with a focus on producing practical, evidence-led content that supports revenue teams and builds buyer confidence.

Ilse is also a published novelist. This background informs her approach to content strategy, bringing a strong command of structure, narrative, and audience understanding to the creation of thoughtful, high-impact content.

Expertise
  • B2B marketing
  • B2B sales
  • B2B data
  • Compliance
Education
  • University of South Africa: BA Languages and Literature, Creative Writing 
  • UX Writing Hub: UX Writing Certification, Marketing

Posts by Ilse Van Rensburg

 

The Best B2B Email List Providers for 2026
What B2B email list provider is right for your business? Click to compare the best on the market. Includes updated feature comparisons, pricing and more.
11 Best DiscoverOrg Competitors and Alternatives for 2026
Looking for a DiscoverOrg alternative? Compare pricing, features and reviews of the top alternatives available now. Click to see the list!
20 Examples of Common Sales Objections & Responses (2026)
Don't let sales objections keep you from closing a deal. Click for 20 examples of common objections and responses for how to overcome them.
How to Generate Leads in Sales: 12 Quick Ways
Learn how to generate more leads for your business in 12 proven ways. We’re including expert tips to increase conversions & get more satisfied customers!
Sales Pipeline Blueprint: How to Build a Pipeline From Scratch
Learn how to build a sales pipeline from scratch. Discover essential stages, best practices, and expert tips for creating a quality pipeline.
12 B2B Content Marketing Ideas to Drive Engagement in 2026
Are you stuck on how to increase engagement and revenue with your B2B content marketing? Click to see 12 ideas from the best in the business!
What Is ZoomInfo? Features, Pricing, Data Sources & Alternatives
Understand what ZoomInfo is, how it gets its data, its pricing, features and reviews, plus alternatives for companies expanding into Europe.
45+ Key B2B Cold Calling Statistics [2026]
Learn the latest trends and insights from cold-calling statistics. We’ve updated the list with fresh stats from our annual State of Cold Calling Report.
25 Top B2B Marketing Tools For Successful Teams [2026]
Cognism's marketing team has curated a list of their top B2B marketing tools. If you're a digital marketer looking for software, check out our selection.
 

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