Proof of Usefulness Report

The New York Times

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+683
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project represents 'The New York Times', a massive, globally recognized media entity with undisputed real-world utility and traction. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality: the description is outdated (referencing a 2013 rebrand), the contact details are informal, and the traction data ('marketcap: 1000000001') is nonsensical. Despite the poor submission quality, the verifiable scale, revenue, and reach of the actual entity warrant a high score, heavily adjusted for the lack of effort in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility1.5)
Audience Reach Impact1.2)
Technical Innovation0.9)
Evidence Of Traction1.5)
Market Timing Relevance0.6)
Functional Completeness0.3)
Subtotal+683.1
Usefulness Multiplierx1.0
Final Score+683

Project Details

Project URL
Description
The New York Times Company has announced that it plans to rebrand the International Herald Tribune (IHT) and introduce a multiplatform international version of The New York Times that will be tailored and edited specifically for global audiences. The publication will be called the International New York Times and is planned to launch in October 2013. Read more > http://bit.ly/17fJhPF For more information, please visit www.ihtinfo.com

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