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Marketing

The Future Of AI And The Role Of Data In Marketing In 2026

Everyone is rushing to figure out how to use AI in marketing, but without the right foundations, you'll be amplifying problems.

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Sales

The Top 5 Ways to Book More Qualified Meetings From Cold Calls

Marketing

12 B2B Marketing Trends and Predictions for 2026

Sales

5 Steps to a Winning Outbound Strategy in 2026

Demand Generation

6 Common Marketing Mistakes (and How to Solve Them)

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.

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

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? 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.

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.

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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!

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.

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

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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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.

What is a Quality Lead? Definition and How to Measure

Learn about how to identify quality leads, including their defining characteristics, how lead scoring works, and how you can generate better leads.

16 Important Lead Generation KPIs and Metrics

Not sure which lead generation KPIs to track? We're sharing 16 important KPIs to help you boost your monthly marketing revenue! Click to read.

What Is a Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL)?

What is a Marketing Qualified Lead and how is a SQL different? Click to read our guide and uncover everything you need to know about mastering the MQL.

Inbound vs Outbound Marketing: How Are They Different?

Inbound vs outbound marketing. What's the difference and which is better for lead generation? We answer these questions in this quick and informative read.

What Are Targeted Leads? 10 Strategies and Steps for 2026

What are targeted leads? Click for the definition as well as an actionable guide brimming with strategies and steps for B2B sales lead generation.

Is Buying Email Lists Worth It?

Is buying email lists worth it? Click to find out the pros and cons of buying email lists and see a list of more ethical options (paid & free).

Email Marketing for Lead Generation: How to Close More Deals

Learn how to effectively use email marketing for lead generation to attract customers, drive sales and close more deals. Click to read Cognism’s guide!

How to Pivot From Lead Gen to Demand Gen: A Guide for CMOs

Find out how Cognism pivoted from lead generation to demand generation with amazing results! Click to read insights from a CMO perspective.