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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

 

16 of the Best B2B Data Providers and Vendors [2026]
Looking for a B2B data provider? Here’s a list of the best vendors and how they compare in terms of data, compliance, pricing and features! Click to read.
Apollo vs ZoomInfo: Who's Got the Better Data?
Evaluating Zoominfo vs Apollo.io? See how the two providers compare on pricing, data quality, coverage, compliance & which is better in Europe!
ZoomInfo Intent Data: Is It Any Good?
Is ZoomInfo intent data any good? Read this article to see how it works, its accuracy, & whether there’s a better option for your sales & marketing teams.
What Is Lead Generation? Top Strategies for Scaling Teams
A complete guide to lead generation. Learn the process, strategies and tools revenue teams use to build pipeline and drive growth.
RocketReach Pricing Explained: Plans & Costs 2026
RocketReach pricing depends on credit usage, features and capabilities, and the number of licenses. Learn all about RocketReach’s costs and credits.
ZoomInfo vs UpLead: 2026 Data Comparison
Compare UpLead vs ZoomInfo on pricing, data quality, compliance and European coverage. See which B2B data provider fits your growth strategy.
How much does Apollo.io cost?
Tried and tested: here’s an honest take on Apollo.io pricing, credit limits, and whether it’s worth it for global sales teams.
What is Account Based Engagement? Strategy, Tracking & More
To measure ABM success, you must track engagement. In this article, we explore how you can leverage account based engagement for more marketing revenue. 
Email Leads: 5 Ways to Get Them for B2B Business
Looking for email leads? Click for five easy ways to find and get them for B2B business, plus answers to frequently asked questions.
 

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