PCH is a direct-marketing company that sells merchandise, magazine subscriptions and operates several prize-based websites.[1] While best known for the sweepstakes and Prize Patrol it uses to promote its magazine subscriptions,[1][3][4] the majority of the company's revenue now comes from merchandise.[11] The company has been selling books, media, jewelry and other consumer items[5] since the 1980s.[6] PCH operates eight websites, including PCH Search and Win, PCH Lotto, PCH Games, PCH Save and Win, and Candystand.[1][11]