Advertising Creates Intangible Value
by Holland-Mark | October 19, 2009
Big fan of TED, and LOVED this talk by Rory Sutherland of Ogilvy:
Advertising adds value to a product by changing our perception, rather than the product itself. Rory Sutherland makes the daring assertion that a change in perceived value can be just as satisfying as what we consider “real” value — and his conclusion has interesting consequences for how we look at life.
Anyway, take a look:
So what do you think? Does great advertising add “intangible value,” or sell with lies?
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