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Cold Calling

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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.
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What is a Sales Development Representative (SDR)?
Interested in a career as a Sales Development Representative (SDR)? Find out what it takes to excel in this role and how SDRs contribute to sales.
Sales Objections
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.
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Sales

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CRM Enrichment & Enhancement: The 5 Best Ways to Manage it
Is your sales team drowning in admin? Here are the best ways to enrich your CRM and further enhance your prospecting activities with data.
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What is Email Deliverability? Plus 8 Ways to Improve It
Email deliverability - what is it, and why is it important? Click to see tips and advice on delivering more emails without any challenges.
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10 Best Salesforce Integrations for Sales Teams in 2025
Looking to boost your sales performance with Salesforce? Discover the top 10 Salesforce integrations for sales teams in 2025.
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Webinars

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Marketers can't rely on outdated tactics!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

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Date-a-vendor Modelling Playbook: Matching Data With Your SDR Team
Turn outbound chaos into chemistry. Learn how RevOps can help SDRs find the right leads with data-driven matchmaking and smart modelling.
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What Is Dark Social? Definition and Examples for Marketers
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!
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Date-a-vendor Evaluation Playbook: 'We Need Better Data Quality!'
Find your perfect data match! Playbook 2 of the Date-a-Vendor series helps teams evaluate B2B data providers when quality matters most.
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Lead Generation

How to Generate Leads on LinkedIn
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!
How to Build a B2B Sales Lead List
How to Build a B2B Sales Lead List
Your sales lead list is your ticket to success, if you get it right. Here’s how to build a list that powers your B2B sales machine.
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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!
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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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LinkedIn Marketing Guide
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Joe Barron

Senior Content Manager

Joe Barron is Cognism’s Senior Content Manager. He joined the company in 2018 as its sole content writer. Since that time, he has written over 100 top-ranking blogs, video scripts and eBooks, and edited scores more.

Today, Joe manages Cognism’s SEO team, which to date has generated $360k in traffic value and over $1M in revenue for the business.

If you would like to collaborate with Joe on Cognism’s content, please contact him on LinkedIn.

Expertise
  • Sales and cold calling
  • Marketing and demand generation
  • Data, software and AI
  • Business and RevOps
  • B2B news and trends
Education
  • College of Media and Publishing, Copywriting Course, 2017-18, Grade: ABC Awards Level 4 Diploma (Distinction)
  • University of East Anglia, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature, 2003-06, Grade: 2:1

Posts by Joe Barron

 
How to Research a Company for Sales: 9 Top Tips
Enhance your sales strategy by researching companies like a pro. Discover 9 expert tips that will help you understand any target business better.
13 LinkedIn Prospecting Tools to Try in 2025
Check out the best LinkedIn prospecting tools as recommended by Cognism's SDR team. Select the best tool by comparing features, benefits, and pricing.
How to Find and Connect with Targeted Prospects
Finding targeted prospects has always been a challenging part of the B2B sales process. Get seven top tips and advice from industry experts.
What is Sales Acceleration? Strategies for Rapid Growth
Boost your business’s growth with Cognism’s top sales acceleration strategies. Discover practical tips for enhancing your process and driving success.
26 Best Sales Tools & Software Used by B2B Sales Leaders
Looking for the best B2B sales tools? This comprehensive list highlights 26 essential software solutions to enhance your sales process.
How to Build a B2B Sales Lead List
Your sales lead list is your ticket to success, if you get it right. Here’s how to build a list that powers your B2B sales machine.
What is Sales Data? Types, Tools, and Uses for B2B Teams
What is sales data? Why is it important? How can your B2B team use it for revenue success? Get the answers today from Cognism's comprehensive guide!
What is a Sales Development Representative (SDR)?
Interested in a career as a Sales Development Representative (SDR)? Find out what it takes to excel in this role and how SDRs contribute to sales.
The 12 Best AI Sales Tools Every B2B Team Must Use
Looking for the best AI sales tools to boost your B2B team’s efficiency? Explore our curated list of must-have tools to elevate your sales game.

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