Proof of Usefulness Report

Starcom

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+591
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The submission represents Starcom Worldwide, a major global media agency with verifiable massive scale ($1B+ revenue, 7,000+ employees). However, the submission quality is extremely low, featuring a pseudonym ('IronForge'), vague claims ('everyone'), and nonsensical revenue data ('marketcap: 2500000'). While the entity itself commands a high score due to real-world traction and utility, the score is significantly penalized due to the lack of professional detail and the likely unauthorized or low-effort nature of the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.00
Audience Reach Impact+18.00
Technical Innovation+3.00
Evidence Of Traction+18.00
Market Timing Relevance+5.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+64.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+591

Project Details

Project URL
starcomww.com
Description
With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at the center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With almost 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellanova, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa, WK Kellogg Company and more.

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