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GLOBAL
“Unbridled Optimism At An Unprecedented Time”
Via Bayern Kapital: As the pandemic wears on and shifts in the acceptance of home office and remote work find greater resonance in Germany and Europe, Silicon Valley’s storied ecosystem of fledgling start-ups, tech giants, and financiers has yet again demonstrated its agility, ingenuity, and resilience. Read More
From Doomscrolling To Zooming, The Words We Picked Up In 2020
Via France24: Each year generates new words or expressions but a year of pandemic perhaps more than others, whether debating “herd immunity”, monitoring the “R rate”, or sharing a “quarantini” on Zoom. Read More
Travel The World Virtually As Pitt’s Nationality Rooms Celebrate Traditions
Via WESA: The University of Pittsburgh’s 31 nationality rooms are decorated for their respective holidays and just a click away. Read More
AUTOMATION
Robots Take Over The Dance Floor In Latest Video
Via The Verge: Welcoming in our new dancing robot overlords. Read More
Trends That Can Move Your Business Forward in 2021
Via Entrepreneur: Embracing these trends will help your business succeed in 2021 and beyond. Read More
How 2020 Has Changed The Way Many Work And What May Be Here To Stay
Via ABC News: The coronavirus pandemic has been one of the biggest disruptors to the way Americans work and the business landscape in living memory. Read More
SALES
Despite Slumping In-Store Sales, Retailers See Brisk Online Business
Via My News 13: Online shopping nearly doubled from last year. Read More
From Zoom To Quibi, The Tech Winners And Losers Of 2020
Via Times Free Press: We streamed, we Zoomed, we ordered groceries and houseplants online, we created virtual villages while navigating laptop shortages to work and learn from home. When it comes to technology, 2020 was a year like no other. Read More
America’s Biggest Companies Are Flourishing During The Pandemic While Putting Thousands Out Of Work
Via Washington Post: Despite their success, at least 27 of the 50 largest firms held layoffs this year, collectively cutting more than 100,000 workers, The Post found. Read More
DEMAND GEN
83% Of Sales Professionals Cite Video Content As ‘Very Important’ To Their Strategies
Via Demand Gen Report: 2020 has been a great year for video marketing in B2B. New research revealed: 83% of survey respondents reported that video content has become very important to their organization, with 94% revealing that it increases conversion rates about the same as or better than other content forms. Read More
Why Brands Should Put Webinars Center-Stage To Boost Demand Generation
Via Marketing Week: With uncertainty still the prevailing wind, it’s impossible to plan live events with confidence. Consequently, stock in webinars is going up. Read More
Personalized Marketing Can Be Ineffective—and Creepy. Here Are 3 Research-Backed Tips For Getting It Right
Via Kellogg Insight: Simply having a compelling message isn’t enough. Read More
ASIA PACIFIC
Business Leaders Reflect On 2020 And Offer Hope For 2021
Via Shine: 2020 is coming to an end, so we invited business leaders in Shanghai to share their stories from this year. Read More
How Digital Technology Is Transforming China’s Economy
Via East Asia Forum: Digital technology is changing the Chinese economy, making it more convenient and increasing efficiency, but it will take time to fully understand its impacts. Read More
The China Thrill Is Gone
Via China Law Blog: A recent Twitter thread from Sari Arho Havrén hit home, as it so perfectly captured my own feelings. Read More
EUROPE + UK
Brexit: Landmark UK-EU Trade Deal To Be Signed
Via BBC News: The treaty will be signed by Boris Johnson and EU chiefs on Wednesday as MPs prepare to vote on it. Read More
Western Europe Is Losing Its Immigrants
Via Foreign Policy: Eastern Europeans are returning home in droves. Here’s what that means for Eastern Europe’s economies—and the European Union. Read More
Edinburgh And Glasgow Singled Out As UK Tech Sector Rides Out Pandemic
Via Scotsman: Scotland’s tech sector is riding out the Covid storm with venture capital investment holding up and salaries on the rise, a new study indicates. Read More
NORTH AMERICA
The 20 Biggest Tech Stories Of 2020
Via CNet: A global pandemic didn’t slow down the tech world at all. Read More
Canada To Silicon Valley’s International Talent: ‘We Want You’
Via SF Chronicle: As the United States restricts H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers, Canada is welcoming them. Read More
Too Much Cross Talk. Too Little Creativity. How To Fix The Worst Parts Of A Virtual Meeting
Via Kellogg Insight: Six tools from an unlikely place—improv comedy—to use on your next Zoom call. Read More
A BIT OF CULTURE: NEW YEAR’S TRADITIONS
7 International New Year’s Eve Traditions To Try At Home This Year
Via The Washington Post: With travel off the table in 2020, we’re bringing these customs from around the world to us. Read More
9 Lucky New Year’s Food Traditions
Via History: From black-eyed peas to lentils to soba noodles, these foods and others are believed to bring good luck in the new year. Read More
Instead Of New Year’s Resolutions, Try This Instead
Via Forbes: Instead of meeting the New Year with resolutions that won’t last, take some time to decide what you truly want, and follow these steps to achieve it. Read More
[Video] Song Of The Week: The Zombies: This Will Be Our Year
Via YouTube: Our sincere wishes for a fantastic 2021 for you and yours. Watch Here
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