Programmatic advertising uses technology platforms to automatically place ads. It is a major trend that can increase sales by 200% at 40% lower cost than traditional advertising methods like AdWords. Many large brands use programmatic advertising, including Flipkart, Amazon, Swiggy, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Ford, Nissan, Snapdeal, Jeep, Zomato, Kotak, Axis, and HDFC. One company provides programmatic advertising through Google Display & Video 360 and has a performance engine integrated with many ad exchanges and publishers. Special features include targeting competitors' customers, similar interests, approved websites only, and using first- and third-party data.