Proof of Usefulness Report

Issuer Direct Corporation

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+349
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Issuer Direct Corporation (now rebranded as ACCESS Newswire Inc., Ticker: ACCS) is a legitimate publicly traded company with verifiable revenue (~$22M annualized) and market presence in PR/communications. However, the submission quality is critically low, utilizing outdated naming, exaggerated claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone'), and inaccurate data (e.g., claiming $75M market cap vs. actual ~$37M). While the underlying technology and business traction are substantial, the score is heavily penalized by the lack of credible evidence provided in the submission and the hyperbolic nature of the responses.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+120.0
Audience Reach Impact+70.0
Technical Innovation+37.5
Evidence Of Traction+127.5
Market Timing Relevance+30.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+387.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+349

Project Details

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Description
Issuer Direct is a market leader and developer of cloud-based communications & compliance technology. Contact us to learn more about our features and services.

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