http://www.portfolio.com/executive-style/?ana=from_rss Portfolio.com looks behind the fads and fashionistas, to find the substance in the business of style. en-us Barack Obama has been blacklisted from the results of a new app rating the social influence of Twitter and Facebook followers—and the implications are cause to rethink the way we use social networks.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/portfolio/cultureandlifestyle/~4/9EZ3SWzlNU8" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.portfolio.com/views/blogs/the-tech-observer/2012/02/09/most-valuable-follower-app-rates-social-influence-of-followers?ana=from_rss Executive Style Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:20:00 UTC Most Valuable Follower App Rates Social Influence of Followers Barack Obama has been blacklisted from the results of a new app rating the social influence of Twitter and Facebook followers—and the implications are cause to rethink the way we use social networks. Has the "khaki and golf shirt" uniform that many men have mindlessly reached for in the morning been banished? New data suggests a more fashion-centric male shopper has arrived.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/portfolio/cultureandlifestyle/~4/35xAlLnZCLQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.portfolio.com/views/blogs/executive-style/2012/02/09/ibm-predicts-mens-apparel-will-lead-in-strong-1q-retail-sales?ana=from_rss Executive Style Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:30:00 UTC IBM Predicts Mens Apparel Will Lead In Strong 1Q Retail Sales Has the "khaki and golf shirt" uniform that many men have mindlessly reached for in the morning been banished? New data suggests a more fashion-centric male shopper has arrived. Not every entrepreneur’s story begins with a pair of underwear—or the lack thereof. But that’s the tale behind startup MeUndies.com, which goes to show that subscription retail is penetrating every layer of apparel.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/portfolio/cultureandlifestyle/~4/GG6vdGoJVGM" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.portfolio.com/executive-style/2012/02/08/subscription-underwear-service-meundies-launches?ana=from_rss Executive Style Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:45:00 UTC Subscription Underwear Service MeUndies Launches Not every entrepreneur’s story begins with a pair of underwear—or the lack thereof. But that’s the tale behind startup MeUndies.com, which goes to show that subscription retail is penetrating every layer of apparel. Amateur filmmakers with some big-screen tricks up their sleeves unleash a new breed of Siri menace. Stanley Kubrick would be proud.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/portfolio/cultureandlifestyle/~4/MsE1OhSxSPI" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.portfolio.com/views/blogs/video/2012/02/07/andrewsfilms-produces-short-film-on-killer-siri?ana=from_rss Executive Style Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:40:00 UTC When Hal Met Siri Amateur filmmakers with some big-screen tricks up their sleeves unleash a new breed of Siri menace. Stanley Kubrick would be proud. Robot swarm invades Pennsylvania. Motives remain a mystery.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/portfolio/cultureandlifestyle/~4/QmuzuPh-JyE" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.portfolio.com/views/blogs/video/2012/02/03/robot-swarm-developed-by-the-university-of-pennsylvania-and-kmelrobotics?ana=from_rss Executive Style Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:15:00 UTC Invasion of the Robot Swarm Robot swarm invades Pennsylvania. Motives remain a mystery. There are few better ways to prove yourself in a business-social setting than with an informed debate about the more subtle points of fine blended Scotches—and now there's a company that let's you taste your knowledge by mixing a whisky of your own.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/portfolio/cultureandlifestyle/~4/TejnMoXtjr4" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.portfolio.com/executive-style/2012/02/03/whisky-blender-lets-customers-blend-their-own-whiskey?ana=from_rss Executive Style Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:56:00 UTC Whisky To-Go-Go There are few better ways to prove yourself in a business-social setting than with an informed debate about the more subtle points of fine blended Scotches—and now there's a company that let's you taste your knowledge by mixing a whisky of your own. Establishing credibility with customers is key, but Internet companies—which don't have storefronts or live sales associates who can interact with clients—have to be creative about building that trust. Here's how they can do it.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/portfolio/cultureandlifestyle/~4/-K96igzo6E0" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.portfolio.com/views/blogs/resources/2012/02/01/building-credibility-with-e-commerce-customers-you-cant-see?ana=from_rss Executive Style Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:35:00 UTC Building Credibility with E-Commerce Customers You Can’t See Establishing credibility with customers is key, but Internet companies—which don't have storefronts or live sales associates who can interact with clients—have to be creative about building that trust. Here's how they can do it. We all know that truth is always stranger than fiction, so it’s not that much of a surprise to hear that Groupon has inspired a sitcom. But why stop there?<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/portfolio/cultureandlifestyle/~4/JAqNAEMLPgw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.portfolio.com/views/blogs/pressed/2012/01/31/with-groupon-as-sitcom-setting-will-others-follow?ana=from_rss Executive Style Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:37:00 UTC Startups as Sitcoms? Try These Shows We all know that truth is always stranger than fiction, so it’s not that much of a surprise to hear that Groupon has inspired a sitcom. But why stop there? Do you have a catchy or extreme business card? Do you love to see the reaction of people who you hand your card to? If so, Portfolio.com wants to see what you've got.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/portfolio/cultureandlifestyle/~4/_TbfsCWW100" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.portfolio.com/views/blogs/daily-brief/2012/01/30/send-portfolio-your-best-business-cards?ana=from_rss Executive Style Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:54:00 UTC Show Us Your (Wild, Bold, Extreme) Business Cards Do you have a catchy or extreme business card? Do you love to see the reaction of people who you hand your card to? If so, Portfolio.com wants to see what you've got. Ever feel guilty for taking time off of work and enjoying a good book? Well, it turns out there is absolutely no need to, and reading a work of classic literature can actually make you better at business.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/portfolio/cultureandlifestyle/~4/4MV7-q-AOhI" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.portfolio.com/executive-style/2012/01/27/reading-classic-literature-strengthens-business-skills?ana=from_rss Executive Style Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:47:00 UTC Classic Lit Helps Reading People Ever feel guilty for taking time off of work and enjoying a good book? Well, it turns out there is absolutely no need to, and reading a work of classic literature can actually make you better at business.