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Software Distribution Partnership for Developers and Publishers

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LMP Announces 2026 “Distribution as a Service” for Niche Software Developers: A New Era for Early-Stage Publishers

Lawson Media & Publishing (LMP) has officially unveiled a bold new direction for 2026—one that redefines how early-stage software developers bring their products to market. In a recent announcement, LMP revealed its pivot toward software distribution, inviting select developers, indie publishers, and niche SaaS creators to partner with the company for full-scale Distribution as a Service (DaaS).

You can read the full announcement here:
 👉 LMP Software Distribution Invitation on LinkedIn

A Distribution Model Built for the Next Generation of Software Creators

The new LMP initiative is designed for software teams searching for sales, marketing, and support infrastructure—without sacrificing their intellectual property or company equity. Unlike traditional publishing or distribution agreements, LMP’s model allows creators to:

  • Retain 100% of their IP

  • Keep full ownership and equity

  • Outsource distribution, marketing, sales, and user support

  • Access major digital marketplaces without enterprise overhead

Starting in 2026, LMP will onboard only a small number of select titles, ensuring each partner receives tailored support and market-specific strategy.

Where LMP Will Sell Your Software

Through its new distribution program, LMP will help developers position and sell their applications across leading digital storefronts and enterprise marketplaces, including:

  • Apple App Store

  • Google Play

  • Amazon

  • Shopify

  • Microsoft Store

  • Additional niche and professional software marketplaces

  • Direct to Agency
  • Direct to Business/Enterprise/Organization (B2B)

This multi-platform reach is especially valuable for early-stage teams that need visibility, but lack the resources to manage complex multi-store distribution pipelines.

Sales + Support: Value Added Bundling

LMP will act as your distribution arm and add value by becoming an expert in the software. As part of the sales process, we pitch clients on service and support as a value added offer. This allows you to offload some operations and outsource software along with support with an expert positioned partner. LMP can develop a team to handle enterprise level workloads like training and communication, installation, user setup, custom settings, etc. Small businesses and agencies can be setup to deploy very quickly in comparison.  

Ideal Fit: Subscription-Based, Niche, High-Value Software

LMP is specifically seeking recurring-revenue subscription software that solves unique technical or business challenges. The emphasis is on niche, problem-specific, or innovation-driven tools. FORM

Eligible categories include:

Business, Productivity & Enterprise Solutions

  • Productivity tools

  • Compliance and auditing software

  • Finance and research applications

  • CRM, sales, or accounting systems

FinTech, Crypto & Emerging Tech

  • Web3 and DeFi platforms

  • Metaverse-related applications

  • NFT utilities

  • FinTech solutions

Media & Content Tech

  • Publishing and journalism tools

  • Media analytics

  • Content creation or distribution systems

  • Social media solutions

AI & Data Innovation

  • AI-driven tools, plugins, and extensions

  • Data analytics, services, and management platforms

  • Big Data and enterprise intelligence solutions

Industry-Specific & Technical Software

  • Construction, engineering, surveying, environmental tools

  • Permitting and compliance systems

  • Insurance and planning software

Marketing & Creative Economy

  • Social media and marketing tools

  • PR and communications software

  • Audio, video, animation, and design applications

Logistics, Operations & Ecommerce

  • ERP, inventory, warehouse, and tracking tools

  • Ecommerce management platforms

  • Geographic or location-based solutions

Office, IT & Cloud Services

  • SaaS utilities

  • IaaS tools

  • Training and education software

  • Management systems and enterprise solutions

A Note for Consumer Apps

The only consumer-facing category LMP is interested in for 2026 is games, making this a rare opportunity for independent game developers seeking professional distribution without losing control of their work.

Why This Matters: A New Path for Indie Software and SaaS Teams

The early-stage software landscape is crowded, and distribution is frequently one of the largest barriers to success. LMP’s new DaaS offering has the potential to significantly reshape how niche apps—and the small teams behind them—achieve scale.

By reducing overhead and offloading the hardest parts of commercialization, LMP gives developers more time to focus on what they do best: building great software.

Want to Partner With LMP?

Those interested in being part of the 2026 distribution cohort can apply directly through the request form linked inside the official announcement.
 ➡️ Read the full LinkedIn post and access the form here:
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