Using the CSU Online Library, locate an article that discusses marketing research and its role within an organization. Address the following points in your essay:

1. Summarize the article by discussing the main points of the article.
2. Relate the theoretical aspects of market research (both qualitative and quantitative) from Chapters 1 and 2, including overall strategic planning and globalization.
3. Discuss the relevance of this article with respect to how advancements in technology have impacted this company’s ability to perform market research.
4. What questions might you pose to the author of this article? Do you see any ethical implications within this article?

Your response must be a minimum of two pages, not including the title page and reference page. A minimum of two sources should be used—the article you review must be referenced, and one additional source from a credible location should be referenced. All paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations per APA guidelines.

Define and discuss the product life cycle and how this might affect our new product development planning. After reviewing this week’s resources and your research, in your own words how would you explain a product’s life cycle? As you reflect on the cycle, select a product you personally use and explain how the life cycle affects the development of a new (revised) version of the product for a different market segment and why?
The write-up should contain 250-260 words.