Proof of Usefulness Report

Forbes

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+598
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project represents 'Forbes', a massive, established legacy media brand with verified global reach (94M+) and high utility in business information. However, the submission quality is extremely low, featuring lazy evidence ('most people have used my product'), vague technical details, and inaccurate financial data ($75M market cap vs actual ~$630M+ valuation). While the entity's intrinsic value and traction provide a high floor for the score, the lack of effort and precision in the submission significantly dampens the potential rating compared to a professionally documented entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+200.0
Technical Innovation+22.5
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+622.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+598

Project Details

Project URL
forbes.com
Description
Forbes Media is a global media, branding and technology company, with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles. The company publishes Forbes, Forbes Asia, and Forbes Europe magazines as well as Forbes.com. The Forbes brand today reaches more than 94 million people worldwide with its business message each month through its magazines and 37 licensed local editions around the globe, Forbes.com, TV, conferences, research, social and mobile platforms. Forbes Media’s brand extensions include conferences, real estate, education, financial services, and technology license agreements. Forbes is an equal opportunity employer.

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