Proof of Usefulness Report

GovExec

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+487
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

GovExec (Government Executive Media Group) is a verified, highly influential B2G media entity with significant traction ($30M+ est. revenue, ~350 employees, 3M+ users), established in 1969. While the project itself has exceptional real-world utility and traction, the submission provided ('CrimsonStone') was of very low quality, containing vague claims ('everyone', 'most people') and confusing data ($2.5M marketcap likely refers to monthly revenue or is an error). The score reflects the verified high value of the business, penalized significantly for the poor submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+135.0
Audience Reach Impact+85.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+178.1
Market Timing Relevance+35.0
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+464.35
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+487

Project Details

Project URL
govexec.com
Description
Government Executive is government's business news daily and the premier digital destination for senior leaders in the federal government's departments and agencies. Our readers are the high-ranking civilian and military officials who are responsible for defending the nation and carrying out the laws that define the government's role in our economy and society. Government Executive started as a print magazine in 1969 and has been a digital publication since 1996. Our essential editorial mission is to cover the business of the federal government and its huge departments and agencies -- dozens of which dwarf the largest institutions in the private sector.

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