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Handy sales and marketing info, easy-to-use guides, helpful tips, and resources about:

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.
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Sales

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.
C-level Executives Email List Providers
9 C-level Executives Email List Providers [2026]
Looking to build C-level executives' email lists in the US, Europe and APAC? Here are the best providers for finding top professionals' email addresses.
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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Marketers can't rely on outdated tactics!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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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!
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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.
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Lead Generation

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.
Best B2B Data Enrichment Tools
13 B2B Contact Data Enrichment Tools [+How to Choose]
With data enrichment tools, you can update incorrect or incomplete fields to generate more revenue. Compare the best B2B data enrichment software!
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We're on YouTube

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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12 Best Sales Tactics to Close More Deals
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How to Find Decision Makers in a Company
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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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What is account-based marketing?
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LinkedIn Marketing Guide
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Check out our Podcasts

Discover the latest insights from a wide range of sales and marketing leaders, as they unpack how B2B buying behaviour has changed.

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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 Create a Sales Prospecting List That Converts
Creating a sales prospecting list doesn't have to be daunting. Follow these clear steps to craft a list that converts prospects into loyal customers.
How to Build a Go-To-Market Team That Drives Revenue
Unleash your business's full potential with a well-structured GTM team. Explore how to align sales, marketing, and product development to drive success.
What is a GTM Engineer? Roles, Skills and Impact on Growth
GTM engineers are vital for business expansion. Understand their role, necessary skills, and the significant impact they have on growth initiatives.
Signal-Based Selling: The Smart Way to Build Pipeline in 2026
Discover the future of sales with signal-based selling! Learn how leveraging data-driven signals can help you build a strong sales pipeline.
15 Best B2B Sales Prospecting Tools and Software for 2026
Discover this year's top B2B sales prospecting tools. Our thorough guide includes benefits, key features and pricing to help you make an informed choice.
26 Best Sales Enablement Tools for Revenue Teams in 2026
Discover 26 top-rated sales enablement platforms. Compare detailed features, pricing, and authentic user reviews to find your perfect fit.
27 Best Sales Tools & Software Used by B2B Sales Leaders
Looking for the best B2B sales tools? This comprehensive list highlights 27 essential software solutions to enhance your sales process.
The 19 Best AI Marketing Tools Every B2B Team Must Use
What are the best AI marketing tools for B2B teams? See our top picks, including use cases, key features, pricing and more.
What is Revenue Operations (RevOps)? The Ultimate Guide
This comprehensive guide explains how revenue operations (RevOps) aligns your sales, marketing, and CS teams to enhance efficiency and drive revenue.

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