Proof of Usefulness Report

24 News

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+405
Proof of Usefulness Score
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24 News is a verifiable, major regional news channel in Kerala, India, operated by Insight Media City. Search results confirm it is a top-rated channel (often ranking #1 or #2 in BARC ratings) with significant revenue (~$18M USD/year) and a team size matching the submission (350+). While the project itself demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and massive scale (millions of viewers), the submission quality was extremely poor (vague claims like 'audienceReach: everyone' and 'most people have used my product'). The score reflects the project's high objective success and scale, heavily penalized by the lack of detailed evidence in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90.0
Audience Reach Impact+76.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+76.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+20.0
Subtotal+407
Usefulness Multiplierx0.995
Final Score+405

Project Details

Description
24 News, is a 24-hour news channel from the parent company Insight Media City.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline