Everything you mentioned is almost exclusively related to promotion on the forum. In the past, the forum was the starting point for all new crypto projects, but that has not been the case for a long time now.
I might be old fashioned, but I care more of what I read (crypto topics) on this forum than anywhere else.
As far as I understand the latest trend, the most effective way to present the project is through influencers (regardless of whether it is an individual or a company) or active discussion groups on Telegram and Discord.
Of course, the Bitcointalk forum is still an important segment and presenting here is always desirable.
I don't care much about influencers, I don't trust 99.99% of them. And I am sure I'm not the only one in this situation.
I don't say that you are wrong, no. I think though that OP may want to pursue more than one direction.
... and he asked on the forum, you know... imho it means something.