--- title: PODCAST 46 | A Vision of Christmas Past, challenges in 2023 · S04 E11 description: The Barcelona Virtual European Marketing Podcast with the latest Marketing, Business & Tech innovations from Europe. Interviews with European entrepreneurs, Voice-related News, Smart Data Tips and Case Studies from Europe. image: https://blog.bvirtual.com/hubfs/S04%20E11%20%C2%B7%20A%20Vision%20of%20Christmas%20Past.jpg --- - [Agency Web](https://bvirtual.com/) - [About Us](https://blog.bvirtual.com/2017/11/23/independent-digital-agencies-barcelona-virtual-expands-in-europe-with-affinita-10-offices-7-countries) - [Contact Us](mailto:yourbrandhere@bvirtual.com) - - - - - - Start typing and press Enter to search [![Logo - Barcelona Virtual - 30 Years of Innovation](https://blog.bvirtual.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BV_30_color.png?width=295&height=90&name=BV_30_color.png)](https://blog.bvirtual.com) - [HOME](https://blog.bvirtual.com) - [BV PODCAST](https://blog.bvirtual.com/tag/alexa-flash-briefing#) - [E-COMMERCE](https://blog.bvirtual.com/tag/e-Commerce#) - [DIGITAL MARKETING](https://blog.bvirtual.com/tag/Digital-Marketing#) - [INNOVATION LAB](https://blog.bvirtual.com/tag/lab#) # PODCAST 46 | A Vision of Christmas Past, challenges in 2023 · S04 E11 [Blogmaster](https://blog.bvirtual.com/author/blogmaster) [Sunday, December 25, 2022](https://blog.bvirtual.com/a-vision-of-christmas-past-bv-european-marketing-podcast-s04-e11) [0 Comments](https://blog.bvirtual.com/a-vision-of-christmas-past-bv-european-marketing-podcast-s04-e11?hsLang=en-gb#comments-listing) ![FB_PODCAST](https://blog.bvirtual.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FB_PODCAST.png?width=700&height=366&name=FB_PODCAST.png) In Episode 46, we invite our listeners to enter a Time Machine. Our hope is that this Special Episode will inspire you and bring you joy. And also – to a certain extent – equip you to innovate, prosper and face any challenges that your own brand or company may have in 2023. Thank you for listening to us, from here in Barcelona. Our entire team wishes you a very, very Happy Holiday with your family, friends and loved ones. **To listen right here, just scroll** **down to the embedded audio. Or ask Alexa herself to play this latest edition of our Flash Briefing.** --- *"For the leaders many of us are, a strategy requires a vision, does it not? That can be the toughest part."* *~ Paul ~ "I feel that comes from within – and without.* *First, a conviction inside that strengthens and guides one forward.* *Combined with the passion of doing what one loves and excels at." * *~ Carrie ~* ---   [AFFINITÀ | Barcelona Virtual](https://soundcloud.com/user-492769183) · [S04 E11 - A Vision of Christmas Past - BV European Marketing Podcast](https://soundcloud.com/user-492769183/s04-e11-a-vision-of-christmas-past-bv-european-marketing-podcast)   ---     **Programme Notes and Links BV Podcast S04 E11 | DEC 22**   **A Time for Reflection** ❄️ [Best European Christmas Adverts in 2022 (Our authentic selection)](https://blog.bvirtual.com/christmas-2022-our-authentic-selection-of-the-best-european-holiday-adverts?hsLang=en-gb) 🍰 [Why Solitude & Silence Are Good for You](https://www.alux.com/alone/) [(Especially If You're the CEO)](https://www.alux.com/alone/) 🎄 [La Navidad que no conoces](https://brand-spirit.blogspot.com/2007/12/la-navidad-que-no-conoces.html) [The Christmas You Don't Know (Google Translate)](https://brand--spirit-blogspot-com.translate.goog/2007/12/la-navidad-que-no-conoces.html?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en)     --- YOU ALSO MIGHT LIKE [BV Christmas Holiday Special · S02 E13](https://blog.bvirtual.com/alexa-european-marketing-flash-briefing-s02-e13-christmas-holiday-special?hsLang=en-gb) --- [![BV Podcast Special Holiday Episode · S02 E13](https://blog.bvirtual.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BV%20Podcast%20Special%20Holiday%20Episode%20%C2%B7%20S02%20E13.png?width=600&height=300&name=BV%20Podcast%20Special%20Holiday%20Episode%20%C2%B7%20S02%20E13.png)](https://blog.bvirtual.com/alexa-european-marketing-flash-briefing-s02-e13-christmas-holiday-special?hsLang=en-gb) ---   **BONUS RESOURCES**   **Linking the Christmas message of your Brand to an infamous world war** is not exactly what most of us would propose to our clients! Yet that is exactly what **[AMV BBDO](https://www.amvbbdo.com/) **did.  In 2014, they drew viewers' attention to [**a little-known historical fact: the Christmas Fraternisation**](https://youtu.be/2s1YvnfcFVs) between German and British soldiers in December, 1914. The unexpected focus of [the Christian message of "Peace on Earth, good will to Men"](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+2%3A8-15&version=HCSB), is masterfully brought to life in these poignant scenes, where young men temporarily abandon war to celebrate the birth of Christ, singing "Silent Night" / "Stille Nacht" and playing football together.   The [Prince of Peace](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%209%3A6&version=NKJV): A hauntingly beautiful Christmas classic, [sung by Clay Aiken](https://open.spotify.com/artist/13aBWT8LN4oNWWGFOu96MA) --- **BV PODCAST DIRECTORY [Links and Resources from Over 45 Episodes](https://blog.bvirtual.com/barcelona-virtual-european-marketing-podcast-directory-seasons-1-to-4?hsLang=en-gb)** --- ### **Podcast Transcript** - - **DOWNLOAD PDF** TRANSCRIPT S04 E11 · A Vision of Christmas Past \[Pending\] ****Our Content Sponsor**** - - BV Innovation Lab [We Bring You the Future, Today](https://content.bvirtual.com/lab-new?hsLang=en-gb) ### **Get Updates** [Click here to sign up](https://content.bvirtual.com/subscribe?hsLang=en-gb) **if you'd like to be notified** when we release a new episode. ---   | [![Paul Fleming, Host of the Barcelona Virtual European Marketing Podcast](https://blog.bvirtual.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IG%20Paul%20Seniors-1.jpg?width=150&name=IG%20Paul%20Seniors-1.jpg)](https://bvirtual.com/#team) | [![Alejandro Molina, Co-Host of the Barcelona Virtual European Marketing Podcast](https://blog.bvirtual.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IG%20Alejandro.jpg?width=150&name=IG%20Alejandro.jpg)](https://bvirtual.com/#team) | | --- | --- | We hope you enjoy the monthy broadcasts,**[hosted by Paul Fleming, ](https://bvirtual.com/#team)**[together with](https://bvirtual.com/#team)**[Alejandro Molina](https://bvirtual.com/#team).** We look forward to your feedback, at [podcast@bvirtual.com](mailto:podcast@bvirtual.com)! **You can find this podcast at any time on various platforms:** [By speaking to ](https://www.reviewed.com/smarthome/features/everything-that-works-with-amazon-echo-alexa)**[Alexa](https://www.reviewed.com/smarthome/features/everything-that-works-with-amazon-echo-alexa),** [here on the](https://soundcloud.com/user-492769183)**[Barcelona Virtual Blog](https://blog.bvirtual.com/?hsLang=en-gb),** [on](https://open.spotify.com/show/74ZwMfyYqDHkoH7KN9q2Xe)**[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/74ZwMfyYqDHkoH7KN9q2Xe), [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS9iYXJjZWxvbmEtdmlydHVhbC1ldXJvcGVhbi1tYXJrZXRpbmctcG9kY2FzdA==), [YouTube](https://youtu.be/2gkSe-cVgOI), [Podbean](http://barcelonavirtual.podbean.com/), [bCast](https://podcasts.bcast.fm/barcelona-virtual-european-marketing-podcast),[Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/alexa-european-marketing-flash-briefing/id1508314539?l=en),** or at our **[Soundcloud](https://soundcloud.com/user-492769183)**[profile page.](https://soundcloud.com/user-492769183) Please, don't forget to **include your comments** with us here on the Blog; and also to** share your own examples **of innovative Intelligent Marketing from Europe. **Your own project just might be featured in one of our future Flash Briefings!** We look forward to hearing from you. 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