Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. : Names Peter Medwid SVP and Publisher of Martha Stewart Living

Part of Shift to Align MSLO Sales Team Around Individual Brands

Christina Cranley tapped as SVP and Publisher, Everyday Food and Whole Living; Amy Wilkins Continues as SVP and Publisher, Martha Stewart Weddings

NEW YORK, January 18, 2012 -- Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (MSLO) today announced that Peter Medwid has been appointed Senior Vice President and Publisher for Martha Stewart Living. Medwid, who brings experience from some of the media world's leading lifestyle magazines, joins MSLO from Time Inc. and is part of a strategic move by MSLO to align its sales and marketing team around its magazine brands, which also include Everyday Food, Whole Living and Martha Stewart Weddings.

Prior to MSLO, Mr. Medwid held leadership roles at major flagship titles, including People and Cosmopolitan. At Time Inc., he served most recently as Vice President, Publisher of Sunset and Coastal Living and was previously Associate Publisher of People. Previously, he held publishing and managerial positions at Cosmopolitan, Disney Adventure, and Parade magazines.

MSLO's Chief Revenue Officer Joe Lagani stated: "I'm thrilled to have Peter joining us as Publisher of our flagship title. I look forward to working with him and the rest of the team as we continue connecting our clients with our engaged audiences across our unique range of media platforms, including print, digital, television and radio. We will continue the successful integrated sales approach that has been a foundation of this company, while now aligning our sales teams more specifically around our individual brands and their unique personalities and attributes."

As part of MSLO's brand-centric shift, Christina Cranley has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Publisher of Everyday Food and Whole Living. She served most recently as Vice President, Integrated Sales. Amy Wilkins will continue in her role as Senior Vice President and Publisher for Martha Stewart Weddings.

Mr. Lagani added: "At Weddings, Amy has successfully proven that real focus on a specific brand can have a profound impact. Christina has done a terrific job driving our cross-platform programs and is ready for a new challenge as publisher of two of our up-and-coming brands. They're perfectly suited to lead these brands to new levels of success."

About Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) is a diversified media and merchandising company, inspiring and engaging consumers with unique lifestyle content and distinctive products. The Publishing segment encompasses the company's print and digital businesses and is comprised of four magazines, including MSLO's flagship publication, Martha Stewart Living, periodic special issues, books, websites, digital apps, blogs, and more. The Broadcasting segment produces the Emmy-winning, daily television series, "The Martha Stewart Show," and other original programming on Hallmark Channel, including "Mad Hungry with Lucinda Scala Quinn." Broadcasting also encompasses Martha Stewart Living Radio on SIRIUS XM Channel 110. In addition to its media properties, MSLO offers high-quality Martha Stewart products through licensing agreements with carefully selected companies, including the Martha Stewart Collection exclusively at Macy's, the Martha Stewart Living line of home-improvement products at The Home Depot, Martha Stewart Crafts with EK Success at Michaels, Jo-Ann Fabric, and independent retailers, Martha Stewart Pets at PetSmart, and the forthcoming Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery at Staples. In December 2011, the Company entered into a strategic alliance with J.C. Penney Company, Inc., which includes a merchandising agreement to build distinct Martha Stewart stores in jcpenney department stores, and to jointly develop an e-commerce site, both of which are expected to launch in 2013. In 2008, Emeril Lagasse joined the Martha Stewart family of brands; MSLO acquired the assets related to Lagasse's media and merchandising business, including television programming, cookbooks, and emerils.com website and his licensed kitchen and food products. For additional information about MSLO, visit www.marthastewart.com.

SOURCE Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

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