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Direct Dials: How to Find Direct Phone Numbers for Sales?
Here's a list of ways to get phone-ready leads for sales. Cognism is a direct-dial phone numbers provider in NAM, EMEA, and APAC.
The SMB Cold Calling Guide
The SMB Guide to Cold Calling [+3 Data-Backed Strategies]
Discover data-backed cold calling strategies for SMBs in 2025. Learn the best times, tactics, and tools to boost connect rates and book more meetings.
Sales Channels
What Are Sales Channels and Which Ones Should You Use?
Discover the different types of sales channels and learn how to choose the best ones for your business in this comprehensive guide.

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26 Best Sales Tools & Software Used by B2B Sales Leaders
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.
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Sales Admin: the Unsung Hero of Closing Deals
Sales admin isn’t the coolest part of sales, but it’s undoubtedly the unsung hero of closing deals. Keep reading for tips from Cognism’s sales superstars!
The 9 Soft Skills Every Salesperson Needs
The 9 Soft Skills Every Salesperson Needs
Soft sales skills are pivotal in establishing trust, nurturing relationships and sealing deals. This blog explores the 9 most vital soft skills for reps.

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Demand Generation Software: 19 Tools We Tested
The best demand generation tools to build a successful demand generation engine as recommended by experts.
Gated Vs Ungated Content: the Great Marketing Debate
Gated Vs Ungated Content: the Great Marketing Debate
What's the best marketing strategy- gated vs ungated content? That’s the question a group of B2B marketers strive to answer. Click to read the debate.
12 Best Demand Generation Metrics to Track in 2024
12 Best Demand Generation Metrics to Track in 2025
Tracking demand generation metrics is how SaaS brands ensure revenue success. Here are 12 key metrics & KPIs to monitor this year and beyond!

Lead Generation

B2B Lead Generation Tools
The Mega List of 31 Best B2B Lead Generation Tools & Software
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.
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How to Prioritise Sales Leads: 6 Top Tips
In this blog, we uncover 6 steps to prioritise sales leads more effectively. Say goodbye to wasted time and hello to a smoother sales journey!
What is a Marketing Development Representative (MDR)?
What is a Marketing Development Representative (MDR)?
Marketing Development Representatives (MDRs) are specialised salespeople. In this blog, find out what an MDR is and how they align sales and marketing.

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Posts on cold-calling

When is the Best Time to Cold Call in B2B Sales? [2025]
Wondering when is the best time to cold call for maximum response rates? What about the worst times to call? Here are the answers. Click to see the stats!
Buy Phone Database: List Of Phone Numbers For The US & EMEA
Discover accurate cell phone number lists in NAM, EMEA, and APAC. Check out the best databases to buy phone lists suited to your needs.
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!
Apple Call Screening Update: What iOS 26 Means for Sales Teams
Apple got call screening, but what does this mean for cold callers? Let's get into what the iOS 26 updates means for sales & how good reps get around it.
Cold Calling Scripts: Hub of the Best Templates for 2025
Click for a hub of the best B2B sales cold calling scripts! Cold call confidently using Cognism’s tried & proven templates, plus tips to create your own.
Is Cold Calling Dead? 7 Data-Backed Reasons Why It’s Not
Is cold calling dead? No way! It still works. Read to find out why cold calling is here to stay and learn Cognism’s playbook for cold calling in B2B.
Can You Still Cold Call Under GDPR?
The GDPR isn’t here to ban B2B cold calling. Instead, it aims to make it more responsible, which is good news for us all. Click to find out more.
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.
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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