Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. Names Elizabeth Graves Editor-in-Chief of Martha Stewart Weddings

NEW YORK, April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. has named Elizabeth Graves a Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of Martha Stewart Weddings, an award-winning, quarterly bridal magazine that is the leading magazine in its category on newsstands. She will work closely with Senior Vice President and Weddings Editorial Director Darcy Miller, a prominent industry expert and a regular presence on The Martha Stewart Show, to further extend MSLO's growing Weddings franchise. Ms. Graves will report to Editorial Director Gael Towey.

An accomplished editor with expertise in beauty and health, Ms. Graves rejoins MSLO from Real Simple, where she has served as the magazine's Beauty and Health Director since May 2008. She has appeared as a guest expert on a range of national television shows, including the Today show, Good Morning America and The CBS Early Show. Prior to Real Simple, she was AVP, Editorial Director of Beauty, Health and Fitness for MSLO. She got her start with the company as the inaugural Beauty, Health and Fitness Editor for Blueprint, an award-winning magazine that discontinued publication in 2008. Before joining the Blueprint team, Ms. Graves had been a Senior Editor at Real Simple. She previously held editorial positions at Self and Allure.

In announcing the appointment, Gael Towey stated: "We're delighted to welcome Elizabeth back to the fold. She is an extremely talented editor with experience across all media platforms. This is so important as the modern bride turns to all kinds of media for the inspiration and information she needs to plan her wedding and at MSLO we are available to her in every space."

Ms. Graves stated: "Weddings stands apart as an edited tastemaker, helping brides to conceive, create and personalize their dream day. I'm excited to be part of its future and I look forward to working with Martha, Gael and Darcy to build on all of the magazine's strengths."

With its inspiring ideas, practical "how-to" information and sumptuous photographs, Martha Stewart Weddings is a cornerstone of MSLO's Weddings franchise. The franchise also encompasses extensive online content on marthastewartweddings.com, where engaged couples can plan and manage their wedding with wedding planning tools powered by WeddingWire, as well as weddings-related television specials and books, including Weddings by Martha Stewart and Martha Stewart's Wedding Cakes. In addition, the Martha Stewart Collection of home products exclusively at Macy's is a leading brand on Macy's bridal registry. The company also offers Martha Stewart weddings programs at Sandals and Beaches resorts throughout the Caribbean, and Martha Stewart Stationery Weddings invitation suites with Crane & Co.

"I adore Elizabeth and am thrilled to be working with her again. She is a wonderful editor with a rich understanding of our brand and our brides," said Ms. Miller.

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 four magazines, including the company's flagship publication, Martha Stewart Living, periodic special issues and books. The marthastewart.com website provides consumers with instant access to MSLO's multimedia library, search and find capabilities, recipes, online workshops, community and personalization, as well as wedding-planning tools powered by WeddingWire and digital invitations with pingg.com. The Broadcasting segment produces such programming as the Emmy-winning daily, nationally syndicated television series, "The Martha Stewart Show," and Martha Stewart Living Radio on SIRIUS channel 112 and XM Radio 157. 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 and independent retailers, Martha Stewart for 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, the forthcoming Martha Stewart Pets line at PetSmart and more. 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.

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