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Cold Calling

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The Truth About Where AI Will And Won’t Replace Sales Reps
Will sales be replaced by AI? A question that’s been asked a lot over the past two years. We dig into where AI can (and can’t) outperform human sellers.
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The Best Cold Calling Strategy to Live By in 2026
Discover the best cold calling strategy for 2026 with 5 data-backed tips to boost connect rates, shorten calls and book more high-quality meetings.
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The Top 5 Ways to Book More Qualified Meetings From Cold Calls
Discover five data-backed cold calling tactics to boost connect rates, handle objections and book more high-intent meetings in 2026 without extra dials.

Sales

GTM engineer
What Is A Go-To-Market (GTM) Engineer? Role + Business Impact
GTM engineers are vital for business expansion. Understand their role, necessary skills, and the significant impact they have on growth initiatives.
What is a Go to Market Strategy?
What is a Go to Market Strategy? Guide for Enterprises
This guide, tailored for enterprises, outlines the essentials of a good go-to-market strategy. Learn how to introduce your product to the market.
AI Outreach Tools
The 13 Best AI Sales Tools Every B2B Team Must Use
Looking for the best AI sales and outreach tools to boost your B2B team’s efficiency? Explore our list of must-have AI tools to elevate your sales game.

Demand Generation

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How SMBs Can Run Enterprise-Level ABM on a Lean Budget
ABM is often seen as an activity reserved for enterprises, but SMBs can still benefit from ABM strategies. Learn how SMBs can do ABM!
CRO tests
12 Website Conversion Rate Optimisation Tests You Can Steal
We’re sharing 12 of our recent CRO test wins that helped to optimise our conversion rate. Quick wins, easy fixes, real results.
Marketing Mistakes
6 Common Marketing Mistakes (and How to Solve Them)
Marketing is a minefield of possible mistakes. Here are six common marketing mistakes, and how a group of marketing experts avoided making them.

Lead Generation

What is lead generation?
What Is Lead Generation? Top Strategies for Scaling Teams
A complete guide to lead generation. Learn the process, strategies and tools revenue teams use to build pipeline and drive growth.
Lead Generation Companies & Services [+How to Choose]
23 Lead Generation Companies 2026 [Tools & Agencies]
Hire the best B2B lead generation companies for your businesses. Compare features, pricing, and reviews to find out what to ask to evaluate their services.
Buy Business Leads: 17+ Ultimate Places to Try in 2024
19 Best Places To Buy Business Leads: Saas Tools & Websites
Want to buy business leads online for your business but are unsure where or how to get them? We’ve compiled a list of the top places selling leads.

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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

 

The Only Cold Calling Script You Need for Software Sales
See Cognism’s software sales cold calling script! Prospect into tech and SaaS companies with a script proven to generate a demo a day.
The Complete Global Marketing Strategy for B2B Companies
Discover Cognism's roadmap for B2B global marketing strategy. Navigate international markets, overcome cultural barriers, and drive growth across borders.
B2B Brand Strategy: Unique Insights from Cognism’s CMO
Looking to enhance your B2B brand strategy? Transform your approach to B2B branding with these valuable insights from Cognism’s CMO.
What Is Cross-Functional Collaboration? Tips and Examples
Unlock your team's potential with cross-functional collaboration! This blog explains its importance and provides actionable tips from Cognism's CMO.
8 Revenue Operations Metrics for Driving Business Growth
Discover the key revenue operations metrics to propel your business growth. This guide breaks down the essential KPIs to track.
RevOps vs. Sales Ops: What’s the Difference?
Confused about RevOps and Sales Ops? This guide breaks down the key differences, roles, and how they can work together to achieve business success.
Enterprise Tech Stacks: The Ultimate Guide
Unlock business growth with the right enterprise tech stack. Our comprehensive guide covers tools, technologies, and strategies for maximum efficiency.
6 Tips to Win at Sales Call Planning
Ready to succeed on your sales calls? Discover six essential tips to master sales call planning and enhance your closing rates.
21 Sales Qualification Questions to Identify Quality Leads
Learn the best sales qualification questions to improve your B2B sales process and effectively qualify leads. Click to see our list.

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