Proof of Usefulness Report

The Telegraph

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+593
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The Telegraph is a massive, established media entity with undeniable real-world utility and reach, verified by external knowledge despite the submitter's lazy 2017 copy-paste description. The submission scores highly on scale and utility but is heavily penalized for 'Response Quality' and 'Evidence of Traction' specifics due to vague claims ('most people') and lack of technical detail ('Newspapers'). The final score reflects a 'Much Larger Scale' entity (Calibration 400-700) dragged down by poor submission effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+190.0
Technical Innovation+15.0
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+605
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+593

Project Details

Project URL
telegraph.co.uk
Description
The Telegraph’s mission is to provide content that inspires people to have the perspective they want to progress in life. It delivers quality, trusted, award-winning journalism, 24 hours a day, across its digital and print properties as well as through leading digital partners. Founded in 1855, The Telegraph has built a diversified commercial model, with equal strength in advertising, subscriptions and circulation, commerce, and events. In 1994, The Telegraph launched an online offering, the first UK publisher to do so. The launch in 2016 of a digital subscriptions model, with clearly defined open and premium content, has enhanced its ability to offer both scale and engagement to support this diversified approach. The Telegraph’s portfolio includes The Telegraph website and app, The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph print titles, and The Telegraph Edition app which offers a digital replication of the newspapers. 27.2 million Britons consume content across the portfolio monthly, with a growing global digital audience through 107 million browsers a month enjoying The Telegraph’s perspective on the world. Additionally, The Daily Telegraph is the UK’s best selling quality broadsheet newspaper. *NRS PADD July 2017. Adobe Analytics, February 2017. Adobe Analytics incl: Web, FBIA, AMP, Live News App, Edition App & Apple News, May 2017.

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