Proof of Usefulness Report

Vanbrey Media LLC

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+19
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes 'Vanbrey Media LLC', a boutique marketing agency, but identifies the project name as 'WhisperHunter' (likely a username or error). While the agency appears to be a legitimate small business operating since 2019, the submission contains significant red flags and hyperbolic claims. The assertion that 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false for a local consulting firm. The financial metric 'all time marketcap: 500000' is a misuse of terminology, likely representing total cumulative revenue over 5+ years, which contradicts the claimed team size of 30 (implying unsustainable revenue per employee). The project shows standard utility as a service business but lacks the technical innovation, scalable reach, or verifiable traction required for a high PoU score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+50
Real World Utility Quality+0.8
Audience Reach Impact+20
Audience Reach Impact Quality+0.5
Technical Innovation+10
Technical Innovation Quality+1
Evidence Of Traction+10
Evidence Of Traction Quality+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+40
Market Timing Relevance Quality+1
Functional Completeness+20
Response Quality Quality+1
Subtotal+19.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+19

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Vanbrey Media is a boutique consulting agency, focused on broadcast consulting and niche digital marketing strategies.

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