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Tired of swiping left on subpar data providers? Whether you need more volume, better quality, or a partner who actually gets your go-to-market goals - this hub’s for you. Explore our playbooks, templates and expert advice to find “the one” for your revenue team.

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You’ve felt the spark, now you want to test the chemistry and see if there could be a flourishing relationship on the horizon. This is where vendor relationships go from vibes to verified. These pages will help you ask the right questions, pressure-test what’s on offer, and make sure your match looks just as good in practise as they do on paper.

Date-a-vendor Evaluation Playbook #1: 'We Need More Volume!'

Looking for a data provider with scale? This playbook helps teams evaluate vendors based on volume, without sacrificing quality.

Date-a-vendor Evaluation Playbook #2: 'We Need Better Data Quality!'

Find your perfect data match! Playbook 2 of the Date-a-Vendor series helps teams evaluate B2B data providers when quality matters most.

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Date-a-vendor Evaluation Playbook #3: 'We Need Data Volume & Quality!'

Evaluation Playbook #3 helps RevOps and Marketing leaders assess B2B data vendors based on their ability to support multi-channel precision.

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Date-a-vendor Evaluation Playbook #4: 'We Need to Consolidate Vendors'

Tired of juggling data vendors? This playbook helps RevOps and Marketing leaders evaluate when and how to consolidate providers.

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Date-a-vendor Evaluation Playbook #5: 'We Need Better EMEA Data'

Evaluate data vendors for EMEA with confidence - get accurate, compliant, and campaign-ready contacts across key European markets.

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How to Choose a Scalable B2B Data Vendor | Evaluation Playbook #1
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How to Evaluate B2B Data Vendors for Better Quality | Evaluation Playbook #2
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How to Choose the Right B2B Data Vendor | Evaluation Playbook #3
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How to Consolidate B2B Data Vendors | Evaluation Playbook #4
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How to Choose a B2B Data Vendor for EMEA | Evaluation Playbook #5

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Honeymoon phase

Now that you’ve said “yes” and brought your chosen vendor into your world, the real work begins. This phase is all about discovering how well your new partner fits into your day-to-day. The real tests of compatibility. From data modelling to campaign execution, this is where strong partnerships evolve into high-performing ones. These next pages help you model success, keep quality high, and ensure your vendor is delivering more than just promises.

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Date-a-vendor Modelling Playbook: Matching Data With Your SDR Team

Turn outbound chaos into chemistry. Learn how RevOps can help SDRs find the right leads with data-driven matchmaking and smart modelling.

Modelling Stage Playbook #2: Email Prospecting That Actually Connects

Date-a-vendor Modelling Playbook: Email Prospecting That Actually Connects

Make cold emails feel warm. Learn how to craft data-driven, personalised outreach that resonates, scales, and actually gets replies.

Date-a-vendor Modelling Playbook: Pairing Data With Targeted Campaigns

Date-a-vendor Modelling Playbook: Pairing Data With Targeted Campaigns

Turn data into marketing magic. Learn how to model, segment, and activate audiences across ads, email, and events for real campaign impact.

Modelling Stage Playbook #4: Inbound & Outbound, The Perfect Match for an Allbound Love Story

Date-a-vendor Modelling Playbook: Inbound & Outbound, an Allbound Love Story

Blend inbound charm with outbound precision. Learn how to build an allbound model that unifies data, drives engagement, and scales pipeline.

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Matching Your SDRs with the Right Data | Modelling Playbook #1
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Email Prospecting That Connects | Modelling Stage Playbook #2
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Pairing Data With Targeted Marketing Campaigns | Modelling Stage Playbook #3
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All-Bound Marketing Strategy | Modelling Stage Playbook #4
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Keeping the spark alive

Every great partnership needs nurturing. As the relationship matures, it’s not just about big moments, it’s about sustained performance. In this section, we shift from potential to impact: how your partner shows up during crunch time, supports ongoing GTM execution, and helps you hit the numbers. Because long-term value comes from vendors who don’t just talk a good game, but deliver results when it counts.

Date-a-vendor Outbound Playbook: From Cold Outreach to Committed Relationships

Date-a-vendor Outbound Playbook: From Cold Outreach to Committed Relationships

Turn cold outreach into pipeline. Learn how to target and personalise outbound across email, phone, ads and more, for connections that actually convert.

Date-a-vendor Inbound Playbook: From Hand-Raisers to Happy Ever After

Date-a-vendor Inbound Playbook: From Hand-Raisers to Happy Ever After

Inbound leads don’t always mean buying intent. This playbook shows you how to turn hand-raisers into high-quality pipeline.

Date-a-vendor Allbound Playbook: From First Glance to Full Funnel

Date-a-vendor Allbound Playbook: From First Glance to Full Funnel

Unify inbound and outbound with allbound GTM. Align your ICP, enrich with intent signals, and convert prospects into full-funnel pipeline.

It’s time to break up and find the one. :broken_heart::arrow_right::cupid:

Explore our Date-a-Vendor video shorts — and see if any of these data dating stories sound familiar.

Because choosing the right data partner shouldn’t feel like guesswork.

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