Proof of Usefulness Report

CitizenNet

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+596
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

CitizenNet is a proven social media advertising platform acquired by Condé Nast in 2017, generating estimated annual revenue of ~$15M. While the underlying technology and market traction are substantial (justifying a high baseline score), the submission itself was of very low quality, featuring hyperbolic and inaccurate claims (e.g., reach: 'everyone', traction: 'most people'). These discrepancies resulted in significant penalties to the Quality Factors for Reach, Traction, and Response Quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+80
Technical Innovation+127
Evidence Of Traction+118
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+633
Usefulness Multiplierx0.94
Final Score+596

Project Details

Project URL
citizennet.com
Description
Marketers inevitably run into what we like to call, “The Marketer’s Block.” This occurs when ad performance drops and strategies and targeting which once worked no longer do. This decay in performance or inability to scale are unavoidable realities that many marketers face.\n\nCitizenNet solves this common dilemma with multiple, patented Prediction Tools, which automatically aid marketers in finding the right audience at scale.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Social Media, Marketing
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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