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Sam Cook

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Samuel Cook is a SaaS product researcher who's been immersed in both B2B and B2C software for over 10 years in various roles, including freelance technical product writing, marketing, and research. He has also been a prolific and trusted ghostwriter for multiple C-suite executives within B2B SaaS companies, with thought leadership content that has appeared in Forbes and Entrepreneur magazine. His career journey has taken him from the classroom as a highschool English teacher, to a freelance content writer, to marketing leader.

As the Head of B2B Strategy and Deveopment, Sam utilizes his experience within the software industry to provide deep and and approachable strategy guides for software buyers across various niches, including internet privacy, IT security, and more. He derives a signficant amount of satisfication from helping software buyers get an advantage in the sales process. He brings together his various experiences, including working previously as a Content Director for a B2B SaaS company, to unravel sometimes confusing product features and marketing language.

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Sam is currently running an experiment through, testing his own email subject line writing skills against AI. He's focused on whether AI can succeed in generating better open rates. Bookmark this page to follow along, and be sure to sign up to the Compartiech Zero-Day newsletter for updates on cybersecurity threats and insights.

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Articles by Sam

Don't like ads, pop ups and spyware? Finding an adblocker you can trust takes time, however we've done the work for you! Here's our list of the best free ad blockers.
By Sam Cook in VPN & Privacy on April 22, 2024
It's 2019, and popup ads are still a problem! We've tested over two dozen popup ad blockers. These 12 ad blockers offer the best quality and are completely free to use. 
By Sam Cook in Information Security on October 25, 2019
Deontay Wilder will be taking on Tyson Fury in an explosive Heavyweight Championship match. You can
By Sam Cook in Sports Streaming on November 29, 2018
A slow computer or random, unexpected pop-ups could mean your computer is infected with spyware. Paid options exist, but you can save money by scanning and removing spyware completely for free using any of these vetted spyware removal tools. 
By Sam Cook in VPN on February 6, 2020
Learn how to bypass ESPN+ live blackout restrictions. Because ESPN uses your IP address to determine your location, you will need access to a VPN if you want to bypass live blackouts for live streams and for some out-of-market replays.
By Sam Cook in Sports Streaming on January 22, 2026
The Houseparty video chat app is designed for young adults, but is especially popular among teens. P
By Sam Cook in Information Security on September 28, 2018
Android phones make up the largest share of phones on the market, making them a prime target for hackers and cybercriminals. Here are the best apps to help protect your Android device against suspicious and malicious activity.
By Sam Cook in Antivirus on April 19, 2021
The popular Android-based IPTV service Terrarium TV finally went offline. Many of its users saw the blood in the water for some time, as the service slowly lost steam and updates became infrequent. With a warning from the developer to uninstall the app immediately, now is the right time to start exploring some Terrarium TV alternatives.
By Sam Cook in IPTV on August 21, 2020
Canelo vs. GGG 2 may be one of the biggest boxing matches in history. But can you watch the match on
By Sam Cook in Kodi on November 21, 2019
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