Press Release Distribution Report

The Ivanhoe Modern Home on 415+ News Sites

A breakdown of media reach, syndication placements, and long-term SEO value from the Send2Press US National Pro + Associated Press distribution.

Released March 24, 2026  ·  Report Prepared March 27, 2026
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01 — Distribution Overview

Reach at a Glance

The press release was distributed through Send2Press's top-tier package: US National Pro + Associated Press. Here are the headline numbers.

415
Syndicated Pickups
Confirmed news sites carrying the story
3,800
Media Targets
Outlets targeted via email + wire distribution
55M
Potential Audience
Combined readership of all syndication outlets
2,500
Engagement Score
Estimated 7-day engagement (Send2Press metric)
Context on these numbers

The 55M "potential audience" is a theoretical ceiling (combined readership of all outlets), not actual eyeballs. The real, measurable value is in the 415 syndicated backlinks and the permanent AP News placement. These directly strengthen brand authority and SEO.

02 — Where the Value Is

Three Layers of Impact

Not all placements are created equal. Here is what matters most for Hann Builders' long-term brand visibility.

01
Permanent AP News Placement
The press release lives permanently on apnews.com, one of the highest domain authority news sites in the world. This is a lasting, high-quality backlink to hannbuilt.com that signals credibility to Google's algorithm. This placement is a feature of the distribution package tier purchased (US National Pro + AP), not a result of editorial selection.
02
415 Syndicated News Placements
The story was picked up across regional newspapers, financial networks, and news aggregators. Google interprets this breadth of coverage as a signal of brand legitimacy. While most AP-syndicated copies on local newspaper sites expire after 30 days, the GoMedia Network (~100 sites) and Neotrope News Network placements are generally permanent.
03
Research Database Inclusion
The PR is now indexed in LexisNexis, ProQuest, Thomson Reuters WestLaw, EBSCO, and Moody's Analytics (via NEWSTEX). Anyone doing professional research on Houston luxury builders, the Modern Home Tour, or the Afton Oaks neighborhood will find Hann Builders in these databases.
03 — Distribution Networks

Where the Story Landed

The distribution spanned five major networks, each reaching a different audience segment.

Associated Press
~100 Syndicated Sites
Permanent placement on apnews.com, plus syndication to ~100 newspaper and broadcast sites across the US through the AP wire.
AP News: Permanent Syndicated copies: 30 days
GoMedia Network
~100 Regional News Sites
Regional newspapers and local news outlets including Times of San Diego, Portland Tribune, Dalton Daily Citizen, American Press, and more.
Generally Permanent
CloudQuote / Financial Content
200-300 Sites
Financial and business news outlets. Reaches audiences in business, real estate, and investment circles.
Varies by outlet
Neotrope News Network
12+ Sites
State-specific newswires (California, Florida, Massachusetts, New York), eNewsChannels, CitizenWire, and industry verticals.
Generally Permanent
Organic / Aggregator Partners
9+ Platforms
Apple News, NewsBreak, Ground News, BizWire Express, MenaFN. These platforms picked up the story through content feeds.
Varies by platform
Research Databases
10+ Databases
LexisNexis, ProQuest, Thomson Reuters WestLaw, EBSCO, Moody's Analytics, Gale Cengage, Newsbank, and more.
Permanent Archive
04 — Verified Placements

Confirmed Live on Google

These placements were independently verified via Google Search on March 27, 2026. Each link is live and indexable.

05 — Placement Durability

What Stays, What Fades

Not all placements have the same shelf life. Here is a transparent breakdown of what persists long-term and what is temporary.

Permanent Placements
AP News (apnews.com) — The article on AP's own site is permanent. This is the highest-value placement: a lasting backlink from one of the most authoritative domains on the web.

GoMedia Network (~100 sites) — Regional news outlets that generally maintain permanent archives. Links are subject to change if individual outlets restructure, but this is rare.

Neotrope News Network (12+ sites) — State newswires and industry verticals with permanent archiving.

Research Databases — LexisNexis, ProQuest, Thomson Reuters, EBSCO, and others permanently archive wire content. These are not web-facing links, but they ensure the PR is discoverable through professional research tools indefinitely.
Temporary Placements (30-day window)
AP Newsroom Syndication (~100 newspaper/broadcast sites) — Local papers and TV stations that carry AP content typically remove syndicated stories after 30 days. The articles verified in Section 04 marked "AP Syndicated" fall into this category. They are live now and provide short-term SEO value and brand visibility, but will not persist.

CloudQuote / Financial Content Network (200-300 sites) — Duration varies by outlet. Most financial content sites cycle content regularly.
Why the permanent AP link matters
The AP News placement is a permanent, indexable backlink from a domain with extremely high authority. Google's algorithm considers the quality and authority of sites linking to hannbuilt.com when determining search rankings. A single permanent link from apnews.com carries more long-term SEO weight than hundreds of temporary syndicated copies. This is the anchor asset of the entire distribution.
06 — Bottom Line

What This Means for Hann Builders

01
Brand Authority Signal
415 news sites carrying the Hann Builders name creates a strong signal of brand legitimacy. When prospects or referral partners Google "Hann Builders Houston," they will find coverage across recognized news outlets, not just the company website.
02
SEO Backlink Value
The permanent AP News backlink, combined with permanent GoMedia and Neotrope links, creates a durable backlink profile improvement for hannbuilt.com. This contributes to higher domain authority over time, improving organic search performance for all pages on the site.
03
Event Amplification
The PR was timed to go out four days before the Houston Modern Home Tour (March 28). Anyone searching for the tour, the Afton Oaks neighborhood, or modern homes in Houston this week will encounter Hann Builders in their results. The timing maximized relevance.
04
Professional Discovery
Inclusion in LexisNexis, ProQuest, and Thomson Reuters WestLaw means the PR is permanently archived in professional research databases. Architects, designers, real estate professionals, and journalists researching Houston's luxury home market will find Hann Builders through these channels.
The Takeaway

This PR accomplished exactly what it should: it put Hann Builders on 415+ news sites including a permanent AP News placement, created lasting high-authority backlinks, and timed perfectly with the Houston Modern Home Tour. The SEO and brand authority value is the real, lasting win.