Companies use exclusivity in advertising to attract customers. They exploit people's natural desire to be part of exclusive groups by associating their products with status and exclusivity. For example, Petronas, an oil company in Malaysia, sponsors Formula One racing and prominently features their brand. This creates an air of exclusivity that non-customers cannot access. Their profits have steadily increased each year from 2014 to 2016 as they have reinforced their exclusive brand image through sponsorships and mass media advertising.