V004 has arrived and with it this sentiment.
“When asked if it is the journey or the destination? Our answer is always, the company we keep.”
So thanks for reading, subscribing and caring.
Enjoy.
Who is buntu. and why what we do matters now?
buntu means people.
It’s a derivative of the South African word ‘ubuntu’, which means I see you, I recognise and appreciate you. It’s about community.
The buntu. team is your contemporary ‘human to human’ communication and connection specialists for business.
Our role is to help you resonate with creative, collaborative and contemporary response-worthy comms, both offline and online.
While ‘everybody’ is zigging into AI, communication automation, transactional efficiency and doing ever more with less, the buntu. team is focused on providing a counterbalance, a connection with intention and recognition of our humanity in business.
Surprise and delight does not need an algorithm. None of us will have ‘I made budget’ or ‘She mastered AI’ as an epitaph.
Our intention is to keep a focus on ‘real’ and ensure that our clients uncover who they are, really, and help them express the essence of what it is that they are up to and why that matters now.
Our focus is on being unreasonably creative and the refreshingly possible for YOU.
YOUR buntu. YOU newsletter has been designed to offer insight, learnings, creativity and storytelling.
It’s about YOU.
One recent Sunday afternoon, the pub was noisy, the food was ordinary and it was uncomfortably hot and windy on the outside balcony.
In the busyness of conversation with this gathered group of elite marketing professionals, I received a gift. A simple yet profound reminder.
In discussion with a very successful and wealthy marketing professional he expressed his intention to become much more skilled at nurturing conversations, building his network and engaging with the humans he knows are decision makers.
He is exceptionally skilled at manipulating marketing data, algorithms and technology and yet he knows that the ‘next level’ for his growth is to be able begin conversations with people who are up to something of significance.
It turns out that initiating and growing relationships that resonate is my super-power, the sweet spot in my innate skillset. I can help.
That micro-moment, a gratifying reminder of the power of showing up, being present and connecting with intention.
What’s creating attention for YOU and YOUR business?
Faster? Doing more with less? Transactional efficiency? Cheaper?
In order to have the impact YOU seek, slow down, consider the impact of meaningful connections and mutual value nurtured over time.
Thank goodness for that pub moment.
What’s YOUR superpower?
Greg Smith.
CEO – buntu.
YOU Matter, we CARE.
A great concierge thrives on a challenge—anticipating needs, delivering the unexpected, and always with a smile.
That’s the buntu. way too.
We all want to be seen, heard, and valued. And when we serve you, it’s our way of showing just how much you matter to us.
But today, we’re flipping the script—we have a challenge for you.
How did you first hear about buntu.? And what keeps you coming back? Is it the insider tips? The engaging content? The sense of community? Or maybe you’re just curious to see what we do next?
Whatever the reason, let’s make this fun with a little challenge…
The first three people to share how they discovered buntu. along with why they subscribed, then following us on both instagram and facebook (meta) will receive:
✅ A FREE promotion for their business in our next newsletter
✅ A boosted LinkedIn ‘spotlight post’ to amplify their brand
Yep. No gimmicks, no catch, just genuine support from us to YOU.
And here’s a bonus for the fastest commenter: An exclusive invite to our Closed-Door Event in April (valued at $197)—because the best conversations, insights, and connections happen in good company.
So, are YOU in?
Drop your comment below—we can’t wait to hear YOUR story. And while you’re here, make sure you’re following us for more updates. Like and Subscribe:
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📍 Instagram: @buntu_you
In appreciation,
Concierge at buntu.
Differences Between LinkedIn Articles and LinkedIn Status Posts 💡.
LinkedIn offers two primary content formats for users: articles (long form content) and status posts (short form content) .
The main differences between a LinkedIn Article (Character limit of 125,000) and LinkedIn Status post (Character limit of 3,000)
Two different types of communication styles on LinkedIn between LinkedIn Articles and LinkedIn Status Posts
Format and Length
LinkedIn Articles:
- Long-form content resembling a blog post or LinkedIn Newsletter
- Character limit of 125,000, allowing for in-depth exploration of topics
- Offers formatting options such as headings, bold text, italics, and embedded media links.
LinkedIn Status Posts:
- Short status updates designed for quick engagement.
- Character limit of 3,000
- Limited formatting options; primarily text with the ability to add images, videos, or PDF documents
Visibility and Engagement
LinkedIn Articles:
- Not favoured by the LinkedIn algorithm for visibility in the news feed, resulting in fewer immediate views.
- However, articles do appear in search engine results (SERP), contributing to long-term visibility and authority.
LinkedIn Status Posts:
- Highly favoured by the LinkedIn algorithm, appearing prominently in the news feed of connections, which increases the chances of immediate engagement and shared virality.
- Typically generate more views quickly, but have a shorter lifespan as they get buried under new content – normally within 24 hours of publishing
Sharing and Tagging
LinkedIn Articles:
- Can be shared across multiple platforms like Facebook and X (Twitter), enhancing reach beyond LinkedIn.
- No tagging functionality is available within LinkedIn articles
LinkedIn Status Posts:
- Sharing is limited to LinkedIn and X (Twitter).
- Users can tag others (@mention) in their posts, fostering interaction and engagement within their network members.
Purpose and Use Cases
LinkedIn Articles:
- Best suited for sharing comprehensive insights, industry analyses, thought leadership pieces, or detailed experiences.
- Ideal for users looking to establish authority in their field through well-researched content.
LinkedIn Status Posts:
Effective for maintaining ongoing conversations and interactions with connections. follow the correct steps to upload a PDF. Ensure to choose the correct file from a device or cloud service.
Designed for quick updates, sharing news, or engaging with followers through multimedia c
There is no ‘If I had a choice’, because choice is ALL we have.
Any action is a result of choice.
Even inaction.
Choice is ALL we have, it’s our decisions that form us.
So choose wisely, decide with heart.
Work hard to fall in love with the person YOU spend the most time with.
YOU.
Think with acceptance, understanding and care.
Speak to YOURSELF with enthusiasm, encouragement and praise.
Then a decision made out of love is the right decision.
A good choice.
Because choice is all we have.
EFFECTIVELY FOLLOW distraction.
“Distraction is the process of diverting the attention of an individual or group from a desired area of focus and thereby blocking or diminishing the reception of desired information.”
HOWEVER . . .
It’s ok to be distracted.
In fact we should all seek it out at times.
Distraction like procrastination allows the mind to wander to the creative.
It’s the fun part, the part that allows joy to seep in.
And without JOY.
What are we doing it for?
We can all EFFECTIVELY FOLLOW distraction.
It works by allowing YOURSELF to be distracted, it is the energy around us that is creating it.
Go with it, embrace it, learn from it.
When it strikes, when the urge to do something that is not at the top of the list presents itself.
Open YOUR arms to it, let it in.
YOU will find out how effective, impactful, creative and productive YOU can be.
Take good care.
Andy.
Where YOU are OUR focus – Come and take a peek at what we are up to.
From all of us here at buntu. I’d like to say thank YOU for showing an interest in what we are up to. If you would like to understand a little more the importance of the ‘human to human’ connection, happy to chat. Greg Smith.
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