Proof of Usefulness Report

Epoch Media Group

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+551
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Epoch Media Group is a massive, established global media entity with verified revenue exceeding $120M/year and monthly reach in the tens of millions, placing it significantly above the baseline scale. However, the project submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people'), confusing metrics ('marketcap' in revenue field), and zero verifiable evidence. While the external reality dictates a high score for Reach and Traction, the 'Quality Factor' is heavily penalized due to the poor submission and significant external risks (e.g., recent CFO money laundering indictment). The final score reflects a 'Much larger scale' entity downgraded for submission quality and operational controversy.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)
Audience Reach Impact0.20)
Technical Innovation0.15)
Evidence Of Traction0.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.10)
Functional Completeness0.05)
Subtotal579.5)
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+551

Project Details

Description
Epoch Media Group is an independent global media network of multilingual print and digital publications, an international television network, and digital advertising and technology services. Our award-winning reporting provides a truthful and insightful perspective on local, regional, national, and international news, and we are the recognized leader in coverage of China and China-related issues. Our Brands: Epoch Times: Epoch Times publishes in 21 languages in 35 countries across five continents. The Epoch Times continues to expand news coverage and newspaper distribution in more regions, and with editions in more languages. Epoch Times (Chinese): Epoch Times launched in 2000 with a Chinese-language print edition in New York and a website. Local editions published by bureaus around the world soon followed. Today, Epoch Times is the largest Chinese-language newspaper outside of mainland China and Taiwan. NTD Television: New Tang Dynasty (NTD) is the largest Chinese TV network in the U.S. Through satellite, cable, and over-the-air channels NTD serves more than 100 million people around the world, including China. Products: Epoch Taste: With the launch of Epoch Taste, we are putting our name “Epoch” on a medium that we believe has done nothing short of transforming society, be it in the humblest—yet often most delicious—ways. Youmaker: One of the first Chinese video-sharing and video library websites, Youmaker has now expanded to be one of the premier Chinese video and audio sharing portals in the Asia-Pacific region.

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