Cullen and MacNeil's is a well-known store that sells writing material. The company faces strong competition from the electronic media. If the company thinks of itself merely as a paper company instead of a company that delivers communication opportunities, it could be taking a short-sighted view of its business. That is, Cullen and MacNeil's could suffer from _____.

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The scenario describes Cullen and MacNeil's facing strong competition from electronic media and the risk of viewing the business in a limited way—as merely a 'paper company' rather than as a broader provider of communication opportunities. This framing points to a well-known concept in marketing theory: marketing myopia. Optionally, one would explain that marketing myopia occurs when a company defines itself by its products rather than by the benefits and experiences it delivers to customers. In this case, if the store concentrates on selling paper (the tangible product) instead of recognizing that customers seek opportunities to communicate effectively—whether through writing materials, digital media, or integrated services—it may overlook evolving customer needs and technological shifts, reducing its ability to adapt and compete. Since the provided answer is 'marketing myopia,' we can see how this concept captures the danger of a short-sighted focus on a product rather than on the broader value proposition and long-term market opportunities. If there were additional options, one would compare them against this explanation: options that describe a broader, future-oriented view of the business, or that emphasize customer needs and the evolution of media channels, would be more aligned with marketing myopia being avoided, whereas options suggesting a narrow, product-centered perspective would align with the myopic view. The core misconception in marketing myopia is assuming success is guaranteed by existing products rather than by anticipating and fulfilling evolving customer needs and market dynamics.

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