This document summarizes the toothpaste industry and the brand Close Up. It shows that Colgate has the largest market share at 54% of the toothpaste industry. For gel toothpaste, HUL's Close Up has the largest market share at 46%. Close Up was first launched in 1975 and has been the category leader since. It targets youth aged 15-35 and positions itself as a toothpaste that also acts as a mouthwash for fresh breath. The document analyzes Close Up's branding, product line, market strength compared to competitors, and summarizes one of its memorable television advertisements.