@bre @Dominick
It looks like Storj is currently targeting professional Entertainment, Media and Video use cases for Storj DCS which is really good. Let me share 2 things that I have found, which could be interesting for Storj to reach professionals in this industry:
First one is a German website:
This site is spot on with information all around technology in film, entertainment, video and tv. For example they had a special on how a German version of Netflix moved their 3PBs of on premise assets into AWS S3: Joyn nutzt AWS-Cloud fĂĽr die Bereitstellung von Videoinhalten - film-tv-video.de
A search reveals, that they have repeatedly published articles on AWS and they have very actual information about upcoming industry events like fairs and information about future technology use in this industry.
Storj could partner with this site in several ways, they offer advertisement and sponsorships. To note the credibility of that site, please note as existing sponsors well known companies like Arri, Media Broadcast, Quantum and Arvato.
I believe if Storj would get some mentioning from that site, it could help to get some attention in this field at least here in Germany.
From that website I also noted an additional event, that will take place soon:
What caught my attention is that they have a special on Web3 this year:
In addition, there will be a special on Web3, the Metaverse and media in the NFT economy in 2022. TV broadcasters, audio experts and technology providers will be presenting at the Expo.
Now if that isn’t the perfect environment to introduce and present Storj DCS, what is it? Options are to become an exhibitor or a partner. Amongst the 2021 partners were Vodafone, Microsoft, Google and WarnerMedia.
There is probably not much time left to apply for the 2022 event. If Storj cannot be there to attend in person, maybe at least a virtual or non-personal way of presentation still could be arranged. Something like handing out information on Storj DCS or freebies like discount coupons for Storj DCS or whatever. That again could help to create some recognition for AWS S3 alternatives in that business field here in Germany.