--- title: CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SPECIAL · Alexa European Marketing Flashbriefing S02 E13 description: Our Voice Team's created this very special Holiday Episode to say thanks to all of our listeners, worldwide. So, kick back, relax and grab a cookie or two! image: https://blog.bvirtual.com/hubfs/S02%20E13%20-%20Christmas%20Holiday%20Episode.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#) # CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SPECIAL · Alexa European Marketing Flashbriefing S02 E13 [Blogmaster](https://blog.bvirtual.com/author/blogmaster) [Friday, December 11, 2020](https://blog.bvirtual.com/alexa-european-marketing-flash-briefing-s02-e13-christmas-holiday-special) [0 Comments](https://blog.bvirtual.com/alexa-european-marketing-flash-briefing-s02-e13-christmas-holiday-special?hsLang=en-gb#comments-listing) ![Barcelona Virtual: Join us for this Christmas Holiday Special, from our hearts to yours. - Bvirtual.com](https://blog.bvirtual.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DEF%20Special%20Holiday%20Episode.png?width=600&name=DEF%20Special%20Holiday%20Episode.png) Join us for this Christmas Holiday Special, from our hearts to yours As we end 2020, we're also marking the 2nd Anniversary of our *Alexa European Marketing Flash Briefing.* Our Voice Team has created this very special Holiday Episode to say *thank you* to all of our faithful listeners around the world. So, kick back, relax and grab a virtual cookie or two ;-) And don't miss Paul's personal message at the very end! **Listen right here, and scroll down to consult additional resources related to this Episode.** --- *It’s said that "Attitude is the difference between an ordeal, and an adventure.” We hope these inspiring ideas make a big difference for everyone.* --- [AFFINITÀ | Barcelona Virtual](https://soundcloud.com/user-492769183) · [S02 E13 - Christmas Holiday Episode - Barcelona Virtual Alexa European Flash Briefing](https://soundcloud.com/user-492769183/s02-e13-christmas-holiday-episode-barcelona-virtual-alexa-european-flash-briefing)   --- ### **Links Flash Briefing S02 E13 | December 2020** **COVID** - **COMPANIES** [SMEs in Europe: How They\`re Weathering The Storm](https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-and-social-sector/our-insights/covid-19-and-european-small-and-medium-size-enterprises-how-they-are-weathering-the-storm#) - **IMPACT** [UK Rates of Depression Double among Adults during Lockdown](https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-international-news-lifestyle-business-europe-d4d4dc1ed055a187ea61f8e97804d9e6) - **VISION** [Central Europe's Business Services Firms Spy A Chance in Crisis](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-cee-businessservic-idUSKBN22P0OG) ### **RESOURCES** - **LEADING** [McKinsey: Responding to the Coronavirus & Future Challenges](https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/leadership-in-a-crisis-responding-to-the-coronavirus-outbreak-and-future-challenges)  - **MOTIVATING ** [71% of Employees Are Fatigued: How Aircall Boosts Sales Productivity](https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/how-aircall-improves-sales-productivity) - **GROWING** [The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life](https://www.amazon.es/dp/1443456624/?coliid=I38EHZ3KHO9MK5&colid=2A122DKWA1GID&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it) - **INNOVATING** [Isaac Newton Changed the World While in Quarantine From the Plague](https://www.biography.com/news/isaac-newton-quarantine-plague-discoveries) **RECHARGING** [Why Solitude and Silence Are Good for You, Especially If You're the CEO](https://www.alux.com/alone/) ![10 rules for Success from Warren Buffet](https://blog.bvirtual.com/hs-fs/hubfs/10%20rules%20for%20success%20warren%20buffet.jpg?width=450&name=10%20rules%20for%20success%20warren%20buffet.jpg) Source: [Medium.com](https://medium.com/the-innovation/warren-buffets-10-rules-of-success-7300b7f1f57e) ### **HOLIDAY SPIRIT** ****VISION** [Hanukkah’s True Meaning Is About Jewish Survival](https://theconversation.com/hanukkahs-true-meaning-is-about-jewish-survival-88225)** **LIGHT** Powerful: [A man confronts fear, anger & despair](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRuV5oMqkDg&feature=youtu.be), due to a tragedy · [The b](https://www.amazon.es/Shack-Novel-William-P-Young/dp/0340979496/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1607685546&sr=8-2)[ook](https://www.amazon.es/Shack-Novel-William-P-Young/dp/0340979496/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1607685546&sr=8-2) **PEACE** 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)   [![Rosa Llamas - Play More - Instagram - rosallamaswriter](https://blog.bvirtual.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Rosa%20Llamas%20-%20Play%20-%20Instagram%20-%20rosallamaswriter.png?width=500&name=Rosa%20Llamas%20-%20Play%20-%20Instagram%20-%20rosallamaswriter.png)](https://www.instagram.com/rosallamaswriter/) You can follow Rosa on Instagram, at @[rosallamaswriter](https://www.instagram.com/rosallamaswriter/) ### **BONUS CONTENT** - **THANK YOU** [Paul's Christmas message and reflections on 2021](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vak03ez6KjmcD919fp9eXieH2zybHUv1/view?usp=sharing)   --- **FIND IT FAST!** Fresh Ideas & **Tips to help you, [in our handy Podcast Directory](https://blog.bvirtual.com/european-marketing-flash-briefing-directory-episodes-1-to-11?hsLang=en-gb).** --- #### **Podcast Transcript** - **DOWNLOAD PDF** Pending: Transcript: Alexa European Marketing Flash Briefing S02 E13 **Our Content Sponsor:** - DERBY HOTELS COLLECTION: EUROPEAN LUXURY HOTELS [Save 10% in London, Barcelona and Madrid using the code](https://www.derbyhotels.com/en) mentioned in the Flash Briefing! **Get Updates:** - **SIGN UP** Click below to sign up **if you'd like to be notified** when we release a new episode: [content.bvirtual.com/alerts](https://content.bvirtual.com/alerts?hsLang=en-gb) ---   | ![Photo: Paul Fleming · Barcelona Virtual](https://blog.bvirtual.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01_paul.png?width=125&name=01_paul.png) | ![Photo: Anna Hernández · Barcelona Virtual](https://blog.bvirtual.com/hs-fs/hubfs/14_anna.png?width=125&name=14_anna.png) | | --- | --- | We hope you enjoy the monthy broadcasts,****[hosted by Paul Fleming, ](https://bvirtual.com/#team)****[together with](https://bvirtual.com/#team)****[Anna Hernández](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), [Podbean](http://barcelonavirtual.podbean.com/), [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/alexa-european-marketing-flash-briefing/id1508314539?l=en), [Twitter Periscope](https://www.pscp.tv/BVirtualTweets/1lDGLyXDDLQJm)****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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