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25+ Must-Know Cold Calling Statistics for B2B Leaders [2024]
30+ Key B2B Cold Calling Statistics [2024]
Learn the latest trends and insights from cold-calling statistics. We’ve updated the list with fresh stats from 2024 State of the Cold Calling Report.
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Enterprise Sales Cold Calling Script: Prospect Into Enterprise Orgs
Enterprise SDR Katy Mason-Jones gave us the cold calling script she uses to prospect into some of the world's biggest companies. Click to see the script.
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What's the Difference Between Warm Calling Vs Cold Calling?
Warm calling vs hot calling vs cold calling: what's the difference and which tactic brings in more sales leads? Click to read!
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11 Sales Goals & Examples to Boost B2B Pipeline Performance
Hit your number and achieve your targets. Click to see sales goals and SMART goal examples you need to implement for better pipeline performance.
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12 Sales Triggers to Convert Leads Faster
Are you using sales triggers effectively? Click to learn how to spot potential trigger events and how to use them for more revenue wins! Read more!
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Finding Efficiency in Every Workflow: Q1 '24 at Cognism
Existing workflows turn into operational efficiencies with this quarter's update - dive into the latest from Cognism product in our Q1 recap.
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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Marketers can't rely on outdated tactics!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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The Top B2B Marketing Podcasts
The Top B2B Marketing Podcasts for 2024
Listen to the best brains in B2B marketing and their hints, tips & hacks. See our list of the top titles, including Revenue Champions, Exit Five and more.
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What is B2B Email Marketing? Tips and Examples for 2024
Learn everything you need to launch successful B2B email marketing campaigns and increase marketing and sales revenue. Click to read Cognism’s guide!
The Unboring Role Of A B2B Marketer
How to Create Unboring B2B Marketing
B2B marketing is a snooze-fest, right? It doesn’t have to be! See our guide on how to create unboring B2B marketing that engages and delights customers.
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Lead Generation

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11 Sales Goals & Examples to Boost B2B Pipeline Performance
Hit your number and achieve your targets. Click to see sales goals and SMART goal examples you need to implement for better pipeline performance.
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How to Identify B2B Target Audience & Contact Them?
Identifying your B2B target audience and market helps companies deliver better marketing campaigns to their core customer base. Click to find out more.
Prospecting vs Lead Generation: What’s the Difference?
Prospecting vs Lead Generation: What’s the Difference?
Do you know the difference between prospecting and lead generation? Do you know which would work best for your business? Click to read Cognism's guide.
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Ilse Van Rensburg

SEO & 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
  • BA Languages and Literature 
  • Pilates & Sports Nutrition Certification (CATHSSETA accredited and REPSSA endorsed)
  • Interior Decorator Certification

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Content Marketing for Lead Generation: How to Convert Leads in 2024
How can you use content marketing to generate leads? We’re exploring the types of content & tactics you can use in the new age of marketing. Click to read!
What Is Sales Automation? [Definition & Examples]
Simplify the way your team sells with sales automation. Click to discover what it is, why it's great for B2B and how it works with examples. Learn more!
Outbound Sales Automation: Definition, Tips & Tools
Looking for ways to create a powerful pipeline and streamline your sales process? Outbound sales automation is the answer. Click to find out how!
What is Lead Nurturing? 10 Actionable Tips for Success
Discover best practices, benefits & best times for lead nurturing in this helpful guide. Click for actionable tips sales & marketing can implement today!
Aligning Sales and Marketing - It’s Easier Than You Think!
Sales and marketing alignment is easier than you think! In this guide, we explain why it’s important for B2B teams and how to do it. Click to read.
What is Personal Selling? Advantages, Process and Examples
Increase B2B sales and customer satisfaction with personal selling. Click to discover the techniques, processes and advantages of this sales approach!
What is Real Time Data and How Can Sales Use It to Boost Revenue?
Real time data allows B2B sales teams to make instant decisions by providing information as soon as it’s available. Click to find out how in this guide!
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!
Sales Process: Close More Deals in 8 Easy Steps!
Discover how to create a sales process that turns B2B leads into customers in this guide. Click to read and start crushing quota!

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