Proof of Usefulness Report

PromoPods

Analysis completed on 2/28/2026

+174
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project represents a tangible B2B advertising solution (interactive vending/display pods) likely associated with the UK entity Promogroup. However, the submission quality is critically low, characterized by hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product'), vague audience definitions ('everyone'), and misused financial terminology ('marketcap: 500000' likely referring to revenue or valuation). While the underlying technology has real-world utility in the automated retail sector, the lack of verifiable metrics and the unprofessional nature of the response result in a significantly penalized score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+62.50
Audience Reach Impact+10.00
Technical Innovation+45.00
Evidence Of Traction+12.50
Market Timing Relevance+50.00
Functional Completeness+2.50
Subtotal+182.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+173

Project Details

Project URL
Description
PromoPods utilise interactive technology and automated retail to create unique customer experiences. PromoPods connect your brand directly with your target audience, whilst simultaneously enhancing customer data capture and insight. We provide your customers with instant physical and digital rewards in return for their data. Customers can access branded content and make product selections by interacting with the Pod itself, or by controlling the Pod directly from their smart devices.

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