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Product

New in Clevenio: your data straight inside AI tools with MCP

MCP is now switched on for every Clevenio customer. Use Clevenio's company and decision-maker data directly in ChatGPT, Claude and other AI tools.

2026-08-11 · 2 min read
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Sales

Samu Vilkki is Clevenio's VP of Customer Success

Samu Vilkki joins Clevenio from Sympa as VP of Customer Success, bringing six years of Customer Success experience from the data industry.

2026-08-04 · 3 min read
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Sales

Aki Hokkanen joins Clevenio as COO

Clevenio strengthens its operational leadership: Aki Hokkanen, who built international sales at Howspace, starts as Chief Operating Officer.

2026-04-10 · 2 min read
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Sales

Clevenio triples its growth

Clevenio has tripled its growth year on year. New leadership appointments and a new management model to fuel international expansion.

2026-04-08 · 3 min read
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AI

GTM engineering and AI agents in go-to-market

GTM engineering applies engineering principles to go-to-market. Learn how technical approaches and AI agents are reshaping sales and marketing operations.

2026-03-02 · 6 min read
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SDR

B2B sales prospecting tools compared

Compare the best B2B sales prospecting tools for 2026. Data providers, LinkedIn tools, enrichment platforms ranked by accuracy, integration, and value.

2026-03-02 · 7 min read
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SOFTWARE

Best B2B data providers in 2026 compared

Compare the best B2B data providers for 2026. ZoomInfo, Apollo, Cognism and regional specialists ranked by data quality, pricing and use case.

2026-03-02 · 10 min read
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AI

What is agentic GTM? The future of go-to-market

Agentic GTM uses AI agents to automate go-to-market activities. Learn how autonomous agents are transforming prospecting, outreach, and sales operations.

2026-03-02 · 5 min read
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COLD EMAIL

The ultimate guide to B2B cold emailing

Master B2B cold emailing with AIDA, BAB, and PAS templates. Use the 3x3 sequence strategy for better response rates.

2025-12-20 · 9 min read
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SOFTWARE

9 top Seamless.AI alternatives

Stop overpaying for outdated leads. Discover 9 Seamless.AI alternatives for 2026 that offer better data accuracy and GDPR compliance.

2025-12-20 · 18 min read
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SOFTWARE

9 top Less Annoying CRM alternatives

Discover the 9 best Less Annoying CRM alternatives for 2026. Compare user-friendly tools to find the perfect fit for your team.

2025-12-20 · 15 min read
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SOFTWARE

9 top Hunter.io alternatives

Discover 9 powerful Hunter.io alternatives for 2026, featuring higher accuracy rates, intent data, and better pricing models.

2025-12-20 · 16 min read
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SOFTWARE

9 top GetEmail.io alternatives

Looking for GetEmail.io alternatives? Compare the 9 best email finder tools to find verified B2B contact data and grow your sales.

2025-12-20 · 18 min read
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SOFTWARE

9 top EasyLeadz alternatives

Looking for EasyLeadz alternatives? Compare the top 9 B2B sales intelligence tools for 2026, including Clevenio to find better data accuracy.

2025-12-20 · 20 min read
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SOFTWARE

9 top CUFinder alternatives

Looking for the best CUFinder alternatives in 2026? Compare top-rated tools like Clevenio for verified B2B leads and accurate contact data.

2025-12-20 · 17 min read
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Sales

Stop wasting your sales team's time

Sales reps overestimate short-term goals because they drown in admin. Removing data hunting led Clevenio to hit every target and exceed them.

2025-12-20 · 3 min read
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COLD CALLING

B2B cold calling: 30 tips and techniques

Master B2B cold calling with 30 actionable tips and 5 high-performing scripts: handle objections, build rapport, and book more meetings.

2025-12-20 · 13 min read
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Sales

Nordic companies using HubSpot

10,108 companies use HubSpot in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Get the revenue, industry, and country data to fuel your sales growth.

2025-12-20 · 6 min read
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COLD EMAIL

Follow-up email after a cold call: 10 templates

35% of leads are lost to a lack of follow-up. Master the 39-word follow-up email with 10 winning templates + prompts to turn calls into leads

2025-12-20 · 12 min read
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Sales

Clevenio raises a pre-seed round

Clevenio secures funding to scale its sales intelligence tools that double outreach results. See how it automates B2B call list building.

2025-12-20 · 2 min read
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COLD EMAIL

14 best Smartlead alternatives

Explore 14 powerful Smartlead alternatives featuring AI warmups, multi-channel sequences, and verified B2B data for 2026.

2025-12-20 · 24 min read
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SOFTWARE

8 best Lusha alternatives for verified data

Discover the best Lusha alternatives for B2B lead generation. Compare top tools like Clevenio to find accurate contact data and close deals.

2025-12-20 · 9 min read
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LINKEDIN

LinkedIn sales message templates that get replies

Discover LinkedIn sales message templates that get replies. Keeping messages under 400 characters boosts response rates from 3% to 22%.

2025-12-20 · 11 min read
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COLD EMAIL

14 best Lemlist alternatives

Compare the top 14 Lemlist competitors. We review features, pricing, and G2 ratings to help you find the best tool for your budget.

2025-12-20 · 24 min read
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SOFTWARE

9 best Kaspr alternatives

Explore 9 powerful Kaspr alternatives with higher credit limits and verified mobile numbers. Compare pricing for Apollo, UpLead, and more.

2025-12-20 · 16 min read
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SOFTWARE

9 best Close CRM alternatives

Looking for the best Close CRM alternatives in 2026? Compare top-rated tools like Clevenio for multi-channel sales and lead automation.

2025-12-20 · 16 min read
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AI

Best ChatGPT prompts for B2B sales messages

Learn the best ChatGPT prompts for B2B sales messages to generate cold emails, LinkedIn InMails, and B2B content that sounds human.

2025-12-20 · 15 min read
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SOCIAL SELLING

The ultimate guide to B2B social selling

Transform your social media into a revenue engine. Master B2B social selling on LinkedIn and X with strategies for lead gen.

2025-12-20 · 9 min read
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DATA

300+ sales statistics to help you sell more

Your all-in-one hub for B2B sales statistics. Explore data on cold calling, AI in sales, LinkedIn outreach, and regional trends.

2025-12-20 · 36 min read
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COLD EMAIL

23 B2B cold email templates that get replies

Perfect your B2B cold email templates with these tips. Boost your response rates and turn prospects into high-value leads.

2025-12-20 · 25 min read
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SALES STRATEGY

10 best B2B sales books for sales leaders

Elevate your sales strategy with the top 10 B2B sales books. Discover actionable insights to drive team productivity.

2025-12-20 · 9 min read
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SDR

Why you need an SDR team

81% of AEs rely on SDR teams for success. Build your team using lead-based vs. account-based strategies + automate 30% of sales activities.

2025-12-19 · 10 min read
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Sales

What is target account sales?

Target account sales treats every account as its own market. Here is how the strategy works, and when it beats broad outbound.

2025-12-19 · 6 min read
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LINKEDIN

The ultimate guide to LinkedIn outreach

Master LinkedIn outreach in 2026 with the RABT formula + Sales Navigator. Navigate the 1 billion+ user network and build your pipeline.

2025-12-19 · 8 min read
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SALES STRATEGY

Top sales performer characteristics

The traits that separate top sales performers from everyone else, and how to build those habits into your own sales routine.

2025-12-19 · 7 min read
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Sales

9 top Cognism alternatives

Discover the 9 best Cognism alternatives for 2026. Compare tools like Clevenio to find the perfect sales intelligence fit for your B2B team.

2025-12-19 · 18 min read
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ANNOUNCEMENT

Salesled.io is now Clevenio

We started Salesled.io in April 2022 as a consultancy funding our own software. Here is why the company is now called Clevenio.

2025-12-19 · 2 min read
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Sales

Saleshandy vs Instantly compared

Saleshandy vs Instantly: which cold email tool wins in 2026? Compare features, pricing and reviews to find the best fit for your team.

2025-12-19 · 6 min read
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Sales

AI sales message writer

Sales Led Oy is developing an AI sales message writer in an EU co-funded project, expanding the tool into international markets.

2025-12-19 · 1 min read
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DATA

The sales leader's guide to the B2B value pyramid

Master the B2B Value Pyramid to differentiate your brand and boost loyalty. Learn the 5 levels of value, from table stakes to inspiration.

2025-12-19 · 6 min read
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LINKEDIN

LinkedIn connect vs follow: the difference

Connect and follow both grow your LinkedIn network but they work differently. Here is what each one does, and when to use which.

2025-12-19 · 5 min read
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SALES STRATEGY

Job titles for sales professionals

A complete list of B2B sales job titles, from SDR to CRO, with the responsibilities and the seniority behind each one.

2025-12-19 · 10 min read
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Sales

How to write effective follow-up emails

Discover how to write genuine follow-up emails that get replies, from discovery call recaps to no-response "check-ins" that actually work.

2025-12-19 · 9 min read
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LINKEDIN

The LinkedIn profile guide for B2B sales

Master LinkedIn profile optimization in 2026. Learn to craft a headline, design a high-converting banner, and use Creator Mode to get leads.

2025-12-19 · 6 min read
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Sales

9 best ZoomInfo alternatives for 2026

Explore the 10 best ZoomInfo alternatives for 2026. Compare top tools like Clevenio, Apollo, and Cognism to boost lead accuracy and ROI.

2025-12-19 · 17 min read
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SOFTWARE

9 best Thryv alternatives

Stop overpaying for basic CRM. Explore Thryv alternatives for 2026 featuring AI automation, advanced lead tracking, and better pricing.

2025-12-19 · 15 min read
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COLD EMAIL

The best times to send cold emails

Master the science of cold email timing. Learn the best days and times to send emails that boost open rates and land B2B sales.

2025-12-19 · 6 min read
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Sales

18 best lead generation tools for 2026

Compare 18 lead generation tools for 2026 across B2B data, outreach and enrichment, with the strengths and the limits of each one.

2025-12-19 · 17 min read
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COLD CALLING

15 best cold calling tools for B2B sales teams

The 15 best cold calling tools for B2B teams, compared on dialer speed, CRM integration and price — plus what actually lifts connect rates.

2025-12-19 · 8 min read
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Sales

9 best Capsule CRM alternatives

Discover the 10 best Capsule CRM alternatives for 2026. Compare top tools like Clevenio to find the perfect sales fit for your team.

2025-12-19 · 15 min read
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Sales

9 best Instantly alternatives in 2026

Instantly is email only. Compare 9 alternatives that add multichannel outreach, deeper integrations and built-in B2B data.

2025-12-19 · 6 min read
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DATA

5 sales KPIs every sales team should measure

The five sales KPIs worth tracking, why each one matters, and how to use them to find where your pipeline actually leaks.

2025-12-19 · 7 min read
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Sales

10 best cold email software tools for 2026

Compare the 10 best cold email platforms for 2026 on deliverability, sequencing and price — and see which one fits your outbound team.

2025-12-19 · 16 min read
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Sales

What is sales prospecting?

Sales prospecting means finding potential customers, qualifying them and making first contact. Here is how to run it properly.

2025-11-19 · 6 min read
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