Proof of Usefulness Report

Networld Media Group

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+285
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Networld Media Group is a legitimate, established B2B media company founded in 2000, known for brands like FastCasual.com and KioskMarketplace.com. Crucially, external verification confirms the company was acquired by Connect Media in early 2026, validating its real-world value. However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing significant factual inaccuracies (claiming 'everyone' as the audience and a team size of 350, whereas verifiable sources indicate a pre-acquisition team closer to 30-50). While the business has solid traction, the submission fails to accurately represent it, relying on hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') rather than verifiable data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+20
Evidence Of Traction+90
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+225
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+258

Project Details

Description
Networld Media Group is a leading business-to-business media communications company that provides news and information on a variety of industries. Founded in 2000, Networld Media Group (formerly NetWorld Alliance) web information portals are used throughout the world and cover the self-service, digital signage, retail, food service and church industries via media, associations and events.

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