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Cold Call Lists: How to Build & Where to Buy Them?
The right cold call list is your ticket to sales success. Should you buy a cold call list or create one? Click to see Cognism's guide.
Sales Development Representative (SDR)
What is a Sales Development Representative (SDR)?
Interested in a career as a Sales Development Representative (SDR)? Find out what it takes to excel in this role and how SDRs contribute to sales.
Sales Objections
20 Examples of Common Sales Objections & Responses (2025)
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.

Sales

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CRM Enrichment & Enhancement: The 5 Best Ways to Manage it
Is your sales team drowning in admin? Here are the best ways to enrich your CRM and further enhance your prospecting activities with data.
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What is Email Deliverability? Plus 8 Ways to Improve It
Email deliverability - what is it, and why is it important? Click to see tips and advice on delivering more emails without any challenges.
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10 Best Salesforce Integrations for Sales Teams in 2025
Looking to boost your sales performance with Salesforce? Discover the top 10 Salesforce integrations for sales teams in 2025.

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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.

Demand Generation

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Date-a-vendor Modelling Playbook: Matching Data With Your SDR Team
Turn outbound chaos into chemistry. Learn how RevOps can help SDRs find the right leads with data-driven matchmaking and smart modelling.
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What Is Dark Social? Definition and Examples for Marketers
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!
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Date-a-vendor Evaluation Playbook: 'We Need Better Data Quality!'
Find your perfect data match! Playbook 2 of the Date-a-Vendor series helps teams evaluate B2B data providers when quality matters most.

Lead Generation

How to Generate Leads on LinkedIn
LinkedIn Lead Generation: Advanced Strategies for 2025
How can you generate leads on LinkedIn? It’s easy with this guide. Click to see 10 advanced strategies to boost your sales pipeline!
How to Build a B2B Sales Lead List
How to Build a B2B Sales Lead List
Your sales lead list is your ticket to success, if you get it right. Here’s how to build a list that powers your B2B sales machine.
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Lead Mining Tools: Uncover Hidden Sales Opportunities in 2025
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!

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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

 

12 B2B Content Marketing Ideas to Drive Engagement in 2025
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 Account Based Marketing (ABM)? 2025 Strategic Guide
Account-based marketing is a must-try strategy for B2B! Learn how to identify and reach valuable customers with this informative guide. Click to read!
45+ Key B2B Cold Calling Statistics [2025]
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.
Outbound Cold Calling: What It is and How to Do It Right
Want to know how to master the action that most salespeople dread? Click to learn how to do outbound cold calling right for unbelievable sales success!
What's the Difference Between Warm Calling Vs Cold Calling?
Warm calling vs hot calling vs cold calling: what's the difference and which tactic brings in more sales leads? Click to read!
Sales Process: Close More Deals in 8 Easy Steps!
Discover how to create a sales process that turns B2B leads into customers in this guide. Click to read and start crushing quota!
9 Email Sequence Examples From B2B Sales Experts
Write email sequences that actually convert with examples of the top converting SaaS sequences from the experts. Click to see them all!
Multithreading Sales: Guide to Closing Big Deals Fast
Learn the multithreading sales approach to hit quota & boost sales with this guide. Click to discover actionable tips & advantages for your B2B team!
14 Best Snov.io Alternatives and Competitors (2025)
Looking for Snov.io alternatives? Compare pricing, features and reviews of the top competitors this year. Click to see the list!

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