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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!
The Only Cold Calling Script You Need for SaaS Sales
The Only Cold Calling Script You Need for SaaS Sales
57% of decision-makers in SaaS like to be contacted by phone. Click to see a cold calling script for SaaS sales that actually works.
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How to Use AI in Sales to Cut The Noise & Close Deals [Guide]
How to Use AI in Sales to Cut The Noise & Close Deals [Guide]
Looking to integrate AI into your sales process? Read this guide on how to use AI in sales & start implementing workflows that transform the way you sell.
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13 Best AI Sales Agents for 2025
Discover the best AI sales agents for improving customer experiences, boosting efficiency, and driving success. Compare features, benefits, and pricing.
What is a Sales Quota and How Do You Set It?
What is a Sales Quota and How Do You Set It?
Sales quotas are key to tracking and improving sales performance. In this guide, find out what a sales quota is and master the process of setting one.
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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Marketers can't rely on outdated tactics!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

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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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Mastering LinkedIn Advertising: Tips and Strategies for 2025
Unlock the full potential of LinkedIn Advertising with expert tips and strategies to boost your B2B marketing results and reach the right audience.
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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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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 

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12 Leading RocketReach Alternatives and Competitors for 2025
Looking for RocketReach alternatives? Compare pricing, features and reviews of the best competitors this year. Click to see the list!
B2B Lead Generation Software: 30 Best Paid and Free Tools
Stop wasting time manually generating leads. We’ve curated a list of the best lead-generation tools to help you find, segment, nurture & convert B2B leads.
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.
Email Lead Generation Software & Tools: 15 of The Best
Discover the top email lead generation software and tools to help you maintain a steady flow of qualified leads and improve your sales performance.
12 Best Dealfront Alternatives and Competitors for 2025
Looking for Dealfront alternatives? Compare pricing, features and reviews of the top competitors this year. Click to see the list!
16 of the Best B2B Data Providers and Vendors Right Now
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.
12 AI Tools for Lead Generation & Maximised Productivity
Are you looking for AI tools for lead generation? Click for a list of the top AI-powered tools on the market right now & start seeing better productivity!
What is Cold Calling? Biggest Challenges Solved + Resources
Solve the biggest cold calling challenges with Cognism’s guide to mastering the B2B cold call. Click for valuable resources, tactics & more!
How to Find Someone’s Email on LinkedIn for B2B Business
Are you looking for ways to generate B2B leads from LinkedIn? Click to learn the most effective ways to find someone’s email address on LinkedIn.

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