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Colgate marketing strategy: $777M of Q2 2026 advertising, AI-tested content, and a 3.0% North America drop. See what marketers can copy and what to avoid.

Colgate marketing strategy: $777M of Q2 2026 advertising, AI-tested content, and a 3.0% North America drop. See what marketers can copy and what to avoid.

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