Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) is an American multinational consumer goods company founded in 1837 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2014, P&G recorded $83.1 billion in sales. The company employs 138,000 people worldwide and manufactures a wide range of consumer goods. P&G aims to build its core business, grow leading brands globally, develop new higher-margin products, and drive growth in key developing markets. The company uses an effective marketing mix strategy, investing heavily in promotion through various advertising campaigns. P&G faces competition from companies like Unilever but maintains global leadership in the consumer goods industry.