Flipkart, an Indian e-commerce company founded in 2007, started with books and expanded its offerings, becoming incorporated in 2008. The company employs a variety of promotional techniques including advertising through print media, billboards, radio, and digital platforms, with a reported advertising budget of INR 74 crore in 2014. Flipkart also focuses on direct marketing via its website and app, and encourages word-of-mouth marketing through blogs and customer feedback.