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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.
Is Cold Calling Dead?
Is Cold Calling Dead? 7 Data-Backed Reasons Why It’s Not
Is cold calling dead? No way! It still works. Read to find out why cold calling is here to stay and learn Cognism’s playbook for cold calling in B2B.
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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How to Create a Target Account List
Crafting a target account list is essential for sales and marketing. Learn how to effectively compile a list that aligns with your business goals!
11 Proven Strategies to Increase B2B Sales
11 Proven Strategies to Increase B2B Sales in 2025
Looking to boost your B2B sales? Explore 11 proven strategies that will elevate your sales game and help you achieve remarkable results!
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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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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Marketers can't rely on outdated tactics!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

Why the SaaS Marketing Funnel Doesn’t Work
SaaS Marketing Funnel Fixes: Boost Conversions at Every Stage
Discover common SaaS marketing funnel mistakes and learn how to fix them to boost conversions, improve lead quality, and scale your growth efficiently.
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Content Strategy: The Easy Mode Framework
Restricted by content formats, producing weekly blogs and struggling for what to say? Revolutionise your content strategy with the Easy Mode framework.
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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Lead Generation

What Is A Lead Generation Specialist
Why Investing in a Lead Generation Specialist Pays Off
Discover how a lead generation specialist can boost pipeline, increase qualified leads, and drive revenue. Learn the skills and impact on B2B growth.
13 Lead Generation Strategies & Tactics That Work
13 Lead Generation Strategies & Tactics That Work
Uncover proven lead generation strategies that work. Implement these 13 tactics to enhance your marketing efforts and fill your pipeline with leads.
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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.
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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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11 Best Strategies to Improve B2B Sales
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13 Lead Generation Strategies That Work
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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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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

 
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!
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!

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