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The responsible ad-vantage: Cody Carver at TEDxUConn 2013

1,340 views · Published 21 October 2013 · 5:43 · Indexed 4 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2013 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Advertising tends to have a very negative reputation among socially conscious individuals, academics especially. How can advertising, traditionally accused of corrupting culture, be used to inspire socially conscious behavior? Cody's talk is the product of his search to reconcile his seemingly incompatible draw to both advertising and social responsibility. 

Cody Carver is a Connecticut native and junior at the University of Connecticut. He's long enjoyed community service and valued social activism. Cody is Vice President of the UConn Democrats and heads up the brand new UConn Advertising Club.

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