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Can You Still Cold Call Under GDPR?
Can You Still Cold Call Under GDPR?
The GDPR isn’t here to ban B2B cold calling. Instead, it aims to make it more responsible, which is good news for us all. Click to find out more.
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!
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Customer adoption
Customer Adoption: The Process, Benefits and Key Metrics
Read this blog to master customer adoption! You’ll learn the process, realise its benefits, and define the crucial metrics for measuring success.
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Go-to-market Intelligence: The Future of B2B Sales
Go-to-market intelligence is the future of B2B sales. This guide shares strategies for enhancing your sales initiatives and staying ahead of competitors.
Can You Still Cold Call Under GDPR?
Can You Still Cold Call Under GDPR?
The GDPR isn’t here to ban B2B cold calling. Instead, it aims to make it more responsible, which is good news for us all. Click to find out more.
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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Marketers can't rely on outdated tactics!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

Implementing a Demand Generation-led Paid Strategy
Implementing a Demand Generation-led Paid Strategy
Running a demand generation strategy requires alignment with paid ads to distribute DG content and messaging. Click to read how Cognism is doing this.
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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.
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Lead Generation

GTM intelligence
Go-to-market Intelligence: The Future of B2B Sales
Go-to-market intelligence is the future of B2B sales. This guide shares strategies for enhancing your sales initiatives and staying ahead of competitors.
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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!
Lead Scoring
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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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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What is account-based marketing?
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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

 
Prospecting Automation: Cracking the Code for More Sales
What is sales prospecting automation? Click to read this guide and learn how to use it to streamline your B2B sales process.
Best List Building Software: Our Top 10 Picks for 2025
Tired of spending way too much time building lead lists? Here's a list of the best tools for list building with a comparison of features & pricing.
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!
Social Selling Tools: 12 Best Platforms for B2B Sales
Take social selling to a new level with the best tools and platforms available! Click to see the best tools to captivate prospects & increase sales.
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.
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 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!

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