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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!
The Only Cold Calling Script You Need for SaaS Sales
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.
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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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Sales

Email Deliverability: Tips, Tools & Checklist for Improvement
Email Deliverability: Tips, Tools & Checklist for Improvement
Email deliverability - what is it, and why is it important? Click to see tips and advice on delivering more emails without any challenges.
Predictable revenue
What is Predictable Revenue? Guide for Sales Managers
Learn about predictable revenue and its impact on your sales process. This guide offers insights to help sales managers achieve consistent success.
Sales improvement
9 Strategies for Improving Sales Performance
Looking to boost your sales performance? Discover nine strategies designed to drive significant sales improvement and elevate your business results.
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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Marketers can't rely on outdated tactics!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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Dark Social Explained: The Hidden Layer of Internet Sharing
What is dark social media, and how does it impact B2B marketing? Discover how it can be used and measured for better engagement & more revenue. Read more!
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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.
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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.
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Lead Generation

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How to Generate Leads from Facebook: 9 Proven Strategies
Are you stuck on how to generate leads on Facebook? Read this guide to master Facebook lead generation with nine proven strategies!
Lead Scoring
What Is Lead Scoring? Definition, Models, Best Practices
Uncover the secrets of lead scoring. Explore definitions, models, and best practices to streamline your sales funnel and prioritise leads effectively.
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Mastering LinkedIn Advertising: Tips and Strategies for 2025
Unlock the full potential of LinkedIn Advertising with expert tips and strategies to boost your B2B marketing results and reach the right audience.
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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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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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LinkedIn Marketing Guide
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Ilse Van Rensburg

Senior Content Manager

Ilse is a versatile professional with a rich creative writing and marketing background. With seven years of experience in the B2B industry, she dedicates herself to empowering sales and marketing teams with tactical tips and strategies for revenue generation.

Ilse has authored several young-adult novels, a testament to her creative flair. She combines this creativity with her expertise in digital marketing, using storytelling techniques to drive impactful content strategies.

An avid learner and self-proclaimed “verbivore,” she thrives on challenges and continuously seeks opportunities to innovate and excel in her field. 

Expertise
  • B2B marketing
  • B2B sales
  • B2B data
  • Compliance
Education
  • University of South Africa: BA Languages and Literature 

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