Google Inc (GOOG), Unilever N.V. (ADR) (UL): The Hottest Ads Don’t Just Amuse

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Why it matters
In addition to being entertaining, these share-worthy videos build brand awareness for the companies that sponsor them. Effective advertising, particularly when viral, helps connect products and brands to consumers. Ultimately, this allows companies like Unilever N.V. (ADR) (NYSE:UN), Google, and Pepsi to create and profit from loyal customers.

In addition to being fun to watch, viral videos can give you leads on investing ideas. Unilever, Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG), and Pepsi, for example, each boast multinational brands and solid balance sheets.

The article This Month’s Hottest Advertisements Do More Than Amuse originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Tamara Rutter has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Google, PepsiCo, and Unilever and owns shares of Google and PepsiCo.

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