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Daniel B. Kline

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Daniel B. Kline is an accomplished writer and editor who has worked for Microsoft on its Finance app and The Boston Globe, where he wrote for the paper and ran the Boston.com business desk. His latest book, "Worst Ideas Ever," (Skyhorse) can be purchased at bookstores everywhere.

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GameStop Will Improve its Retail Experience to Combat Digital Game Downloads

Apr 1, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

GameStop Will Improve its Retail Experience to Combat Digital Game Downloads

With competition coming from Wal-Mart and consumers shifting their game-buying to phones and tablets, GameStop executives are making a bold move to make sure that the company does not become another Blockbuster Video.

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Mar 31, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Is Taco Bell Breakfast a True Challenge to McDonald’s?

The first weekend of Taco Bell's national breakfast rollout showed that its product line has some promise and some problems as well.

Celebrity Cheating Scandals: How Much Can Bad Decisions Cost?

Mar 30, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Celebrity Cheating Scandals: How Much Can Bad Decisions Cost?

Famous people often buy their way out of problems, and when famous men wrong their spouses it can be quite expensive.

Why Is Fox Lagging in the Superhero Movie Department?

Mar 30, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Why Is Fox Lagging in the Superhero Movie Department?

Marvel, Sony, and Time Warner all have hugely successful comic book film franchises. Fox has lagged behind but has two new movies planned that could change that.

Did Microsoft Office for iPad Come Too Late?

Mar 28, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Did Microsoft Office for iPad Come Too Late?

Microsoft has finally brought its popular Office suite to iPad but have consumers already moved on?

Spotify Prepares for an IPO While Apple, Amazon Consider Streaming Music Services

Mar 28, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Spotify Prepares for an IPO While Apple, Amazon Consider Streaming Music Services

Spotify is getting ready for an IPO while two huge potential competitors are looking at launching streaming music services of their own.

Will a DirecTV-DISH Network Merger Happen?

Mar 27, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Will a DirecTV-DISH Network Merger Happen?

The chairman of DISH Network has reportedly reached out to the CEO of his satellite rival to discuss teaming up. What could this mean for the industry?

Mar 27, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

How Netflix Recovered From the Qwikster Debacle and Saved its Brand

The streaming service has rebuilt its public image since its 2011 Qwikster debacle, a new poll shows.

Minecraft Creator Markus ‘Notch’ Persson Angry About Facebook Buying Oculus

Mar 26, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Minecraft Creator Markus ‘Notch’ Persson Angry About Facebook Buying Oculus

Whenever a cool startup is bought by an established company social media goes crazy. This time the angriest bird is the man behind one of the most successful games on the market.

Dunkin’ Donuts Perks Up Loyalty Battle With Starbucks

Mar 26, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Dunkin’ Donuts Perks Up Loyalty Battle With Starbucks

Starbucks has one of the most successful customer loyalty programs going, and now its coffee competitor is attempting to launch a rival program.

How ExxonMobil’s Climate Change Report Could Benefit the Company Long-Term

Mar 26, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

How ExxonMobil’s Climate Change Report Could Benefit the Company Long-Term

Though the company had to be forced into releasing a report on the effect carbon emissions will have on its business the end result may actually be good for the bottom line.

Facebook Buys Virtual Reality Maker Oculus

Mar 26, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Facebook Buys Virtual Reality Maker Oculus

The virtual reality company has a popular idea but virtually no revenue so it fits in with Facebook's other recent acquisitions.

Why the David Ortiz Contract Extension Was a Mistake for the Red Sox

Mar 26, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Why the David Ortiz Contract Extension Was a Mistake for the Red Sox

While Red Sox fans want to see Big Papi play for the team as long as he wants, his new deal sets a bad precedent that ownership had previously avoided.

Wal-Mart Escalates the Price War

Mar 25, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Wal-Mart Escalates the Price War

The retail giant is testing a new pricing tool that should have its competitors concerned.

What an Xbox One Price Cut Means for Retailers

Mar 25, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

What an Xbox One Price Cut Means for Retailers

Microsoft's Xbox one has always been more expensive than Sony's PlayStation 4. A recent price cut by some big-name retailers has changed that.

Why Netflix Should Sign Chelsea Handler

Mar 25, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Why Netflix Should Sign Chelsea Handler

The outspoken comedian/talk show host has said she wants to go to the streaming service when her contract expires. Netflix should change its policies and make room for her.

Is Streaming Music the Industry Savior?

Mar 25, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Is Streaming Music the Industry Savior?

While streaming music services are growing it's a long road before they bring in the kind of revenue that currently comes from physical music sales and digital downloards.

Alcohol Sales Falling in Restaurants and Bars

Mar 24, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Alcohol Sales Falling in Restaurants and Bars

The struggling economy and bad weather apparently caused Americans to drink less as alcohol sales fell in 2013.

Anheuser-Busch Entering the Cider Market

Mar 24, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Anheuser-Busch Entering the Cider Market

The growing cider market has a major new player as Anheuser-Busch is entering it with its first wholly new brand in 8 years.

Will Amazon Introduce a Roku and Chromecast Competitor That Can Stream Video Games?

Mar 23, 2014 by Daniel B. Kline

Will Amazon Introduce a Roku and Chromecast Competitor That Can Stream Video Games?

The giant online retailer is reported to be entering the crowded space, but with a device that's a little bit streaming player and a little bit gaming console.

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