Proof of Usefulness Report

Politico Europe

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+663
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Politico Europe is a premier media institution with verifiable massive scale (~350+ staff in Europe, 11M+ monthly visits, ~$90M+ annual revenue). The project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and traction, far exceeding the baseline for a high-scoring project. However, the submission quality is low, characterized by vague claims ('everyone', 'most people') and confusing financial data ('marketcap: 35000000'). While the project's intrinsic value is high, the score is slightly dampened by the poor response quality and lack of specific evidence in the submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+133
Technical Innovation+75
Evidence Of Traction+196
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+729
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+663

Project Details

Project URL
politico.eu
Description
POLITICO delivers journalism about politics and policymaking that is more authoritative in its sophistication and nonpartisan perspective than any other news source; that is more useful to people with a professional interest in public affairs; and that is more fun to read for a community of people who love the drama and sheer sport of politics. We’ve become an indispensable read for America’s most powerful people and now we’re taking on the issues, ideas and personalities driving European politics.We are assembling a roster of some of the most talented reporters and editors on the continent who are ready to help shake up a European media scene, which, in our judgment, is in need of something different. Find out more about us here: http://www.politico.eu/about-us/

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