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Market research is not a promotional activity or a sales opportunity. While research and marketing intersect at times, they are different disciplines, have different underlying purposes, and raise different ethical and legal concerns. Thus, market research and marketing are subject to different regulations. While research and marketing are mutually beneficial, companies and organizations should maintain separate research and marketing functions for both to be successful.

Companies who need to access the national number portability database include marketing research companies.

Are all people who need to access the national number portability database "telemarketers?"

"In your letter, you ask various questions concerning access to the National Do Not Call Registry by members of the market or opinion research industry."