publisher
n. countablen. a person or company that prepares and sells books, magazines, or software. They take the work from the creator and make it available for the public to buy or use.
n. a person or company whose business is the production and distribution of printed or digital works. In a technical context, it refers to the entity responsible for releasing software or digital content to an audience.
The publisher released the new video game yesterday.
After finishing her novel, she spent months looking for a publisher willing to print her work.
The rise of digital platforms has allowed many independent creators to bypass the traditional publisher model, though professional marketing and distribution remain significant advantages of established firms.
From publish + -er.