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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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Apple Call Screening Update: What iOS 26 Means for Sales Teams
Apple got call screening, but what does this mean for cold callers? Let's get into what the iOS 26 updates means for sales & how good reps get around it.
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Cold Calling Scripts: Hub of the Best Templates for 2025
Click for a hub of the best B2B sales cold calling scripts! Cold call confidently using Cognism’s tried & proven templates, plus tips to create your own.
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9 Best AI Chrome Extensions For Sales And Marketers in 2025
Boost productivity, personalise outreach, and speed up your workflow using these AI-powered sales and marketing Chrome extensions.
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9 Strategies for Improving Sales Performance
Looking to boost your sales performance? Discover nine strategies designed to drive significant sales improvement and elevate your business results.
15+ Best B2B Leads Database Providers to Try in 2024
15+ Best B2B Leads Database Providers to Try in 2025
In need of a reliable B2B leads database? Look no further! Discover the best providers to help you generate high-quality leads and drive sales this year.
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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Marketers can't rely on outdated tactics!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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What is ROAS? How to Calculate Return On Ad Spend
What is ROAS? How to Calculate Return On Ad Spend
Discover the importance of ROAS and how it impacts your marketing budget. Learn how to calculate Return On Ad Spend and maximise your revenue.
European Market Entry
Navigating European Market Entry: Strategies for Expansion
Entering new markets can be daunting, so learn from those who have done it before! Click to read Archita Fritz's expert advice on EU expansions.
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Top B2B Marketing Challenges and How to Solve Them in 2025
Discover the biggest B2B marketing challenges facing marketing leaders, from data compliance to GTM execution, and how to solve them confidently.
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Lead Generation

15+ Best B2B Leads Database Providers to Try in 2024
15+ Best B2B Leads Database Providers to Try in 2025
In need of a reliable B2B leads database? Look no further! Discover the best providers to help you generate high-quality leads and drive sales this year.
Automated Lead Generation
Lead Automation: How Automated Lead Generation Grows Sales
How can you generate leads more efficiently? Lead automation, also known as automated lead generation, is the answer. Click to see Cognism's guide.
What’s the Difference Between a Lead vs a Prospect?
What’s the Difference Between a Lead vs a Prospect?
Prospects vs leads: Learn the distinctions that can elevate your sales strategy. This quick guide will teach you how to define, nurture, and qualify them.
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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. 

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  • B2B marketing
  • B2B sales
  • B2B data
  • Compliance
Education
  • University of South Africa: BA Languages and Literature 

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Looking for SalesIntel competitors? Compare pricing, features and reviews of the best alternatives available right now. Click to see the list!
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!
9 Marketing Directors’ Email List Providers & Databases
Looking for marketing managers and directors' email lists in the US, Europe and APAC? See the best providers to find marketing executives' email addresses.
14 Cold Email Templates to Skyrocket Your Pipeline
Generate more sales leads with these 14 ready-made cold email templates! Plus, learn all our tips and tricks for creating your own winning sales cadences.
How to Use Technographic Data to Skyrocket B2B Revenue
What is technographic data, and how can sales use business technographics for increased revenue? Click for all the answers!
Account Based Marketing Software: Top 16 Compared (2025)
Discover the best account based marketing software. Click to see how the best of the best compare and which to use for outstanding ABM success.
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.
The Best B2B Email List Providers for 2025
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.
10 Apollo.io Competitors & Best Alternatives [2025]
Looking for Apollo.io competitors? We’re comparing Apollo alternatives, their data, features, and pricing, so you can find a tool that suits your needs.

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