Have you ever wondered if your ad is worth showing the world? Well, TED Conferences is asking the same question, and if the answer's ‘yes', they're going to do their part in getting your work out there. Their Ideas Worth Spreading tagline modified to Ads Worth Spreading TED, the promoters of creativity in technology, entertainment and design, have launched a project promoting creativity in advertising as well.

Through this project, TED aims to promote creative individuals, by showcasing their video ads on the official TED website and through other affiliated mediums: their blog, tweets and Youtube page. The 10 winning entries will also be unveiled at the TED2011 symposium in California.

The winning entries will be chosen by the judges based on the fundamental idea that these ads are what people want to talk about. As curator Chris Anderson says, on the TED site, "We want to encourage development of ads-with-a-difference-ads that engage our audience authentically, intelligently, delightfully. Ads that people will want to share because, like the rest of TED, they encapsulate ideas worth spreading."

The contest is open right now, and will close on 7 February 2011. If you think you've got an ad worth spreading, head here.