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10 AI Sales Examples That Show What Works (and What Doesn’t)

Discover 10 real AI sales examples from Cognism’s team, where AI hit, where it missed, and what every seller can learn from it.

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Common cold call objections and how to respond

9 Cold Calling Objections and How to Respond for More Sales

You can't avoid cold calling objections, but can you learn to love them? For Cognism SDR Ivana that's the trick & she's sharing her tips in this article!

10 Cold Calling Sales Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Stop losing deals to bad cold calls. Learn the 10 biggest cold calling mistakes reps make and how to avoid them to book more meetings and close more deals.

Objection Handling for 2025: Steps, Tips and Script

Facing sales objections daily? This guide offers essential steps, practical tips, and a foolproof script to help you handle objections like a pro.

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Email Leads: 5 Ways to Get Them for B2B Business

Looking for email leads? Click for five easy ways to find and get them for B2B business, plus answers to frequently asked questions.

10 AI Sales Examples That Show What Works (and What Doesn’t)

Discover 10 real AI sales examples from Cognism’s team, where AI hit, where it missed, and what every seller can learn from it.

9 Cold Calling Objections and How to Respond for More Sales

You can't avoid cold calling objections, but can you learn to love them? For Cognism SDR Ivana that's the trick & she's sharing her tips in this article!

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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.

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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How to Make Your Business Stand Out: 7 Steps for Marketers

In a day and age when copycat marketing is rife, here are 7 steps you can take to make your business stand out against the crowd.

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How to Build an Email List: 15 Fresh and Easy Ways

Struggling with your email list building? Click to discover 15 fresh and easy ways to build an effective email list for B2B marketing and sales!

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How to Identify B2B Target Audience & Contact Them?

Identifying your B2B target audience and market helps companies deliver better marketing campaigns to their core customer base. Click to find out more.

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Lead Conversion Rate: Definition, Formula & Benchmarks

Learn the lead conversion rate formula, see worked examples, stage-by-stage funnel metrics, and benchmarks to compare your performance.

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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.

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

Soft sales skills are pivotal in establishing trust, nurturing relationships and sealing deals. This blog explores the 9 most vital soft skills for reps.

9 Email Sequence Examples From B2B Sales Experts

Write email sequences that actually convert with examples of the top converting SaaS sequences from the experts. Click to see them all!

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)?

Marketing Development Representatives (MDRs) are specialised salespeople. In this blog, find out what an MDR is and how they align sales and marketing.

What is a Sales Qualified Lead (SQL)? Definition and Tips

Unclear about Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs)? In this blog, learn what they are, why they're important, and how to identify and convert them.

11 Best B2B Contact Databases for Sales and Marketing

Discover the top 11 B2B contact databases that can elevate your sales and marketing efforts! Find quality leads and grow your business with ease.

17+ Lead Generation Companies 2025 [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.