Proof of Usefulness Report

CTV News Vancouver

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+40
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

While the project represents a major established news entity (CTV News Vancouver), the submission itself is of extremely low quality. Key data is missing, the technology is miscategorized as 'Package/Freight Delivery', and the evidence of traction is anecdotal ('most people have used my product'). The score is heavily penalized due to the lack of verifiable 'Proof' provided in the submission, despite the known external value of the brand.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+11.25
Audience Reach Impact+9.5
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+11.25
Market Timing Relevance+3.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+35.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+40

Project Details

Description
Find breaking news for Vancouver and the rest of B.C., as well as live coverage, weather, traffic, in-depth reporting, sports, local events and video.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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