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“I watch TV more than I used to, and the commercials don't impress me. The standard of execution is very high, but the standard of ideas is appalling.” quote by Paul Arden
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“I watch TV more than I used to, and the commercials don't impress me. The standard of execution is very high, but the standard of ideas is appalling.”

Paul Arden

About This Quote

Source Book: The Power of Ideas, 2002

High production quality cannot compensate for weak creativity.

In simple terms: Good execution can't save bad ideas.

Key Takeaway

Demand better ideas.

Themes

creativity quality media

Mood

critical analytical

Type

professional inspirational

When to use this quote

  • marketing campaigns
  • TV programming
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

advertising standards idea generation content creation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes an idea great?
  • How can you improve idea quality?
A Different Perspective

Great execution may still fail with poor concepts.

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