Great advertising poses the question: What’s the big idea? In this sharp talk, Gareth Kay discusses what makes a great ad work and a product seamlessly fit into the lives of consumers.

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Enjoy this unedited talk by Gareth Kay.
Filmed at TEDGlobal University 2012.
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