Eric Pike To Assume Duties Of Editor-in-Chief Of Martha Stewart Living Magazine

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (NYSE: MSO) announces that Eric Pike, currently Editorial and Brand Director, will assume all duties of Editor-in-Chief at Martha Stewart Living, effective immediately.  Martha Stewart Living has a total circulation of 2,088,788.

Mr. Pike joined MSLO in 1992 as an associate art director for Martha Stewart Living magazine.  Prior to that, he worked as senior designer at Designframe from 1988 to 1992.  From 1983 to 1988, he was a designer for Carbone Smolan Associates.  Eric has played an integral and crucial role on the creative team at MSLO and is largely responsible for the overall look of MSLO's award-winning magazines and books.

During his tenure at the company, Mr. Pike has worked across a wide variety of projects and programs at MSLO, giving him a unique insight and creative perspective.  His work has been honored by the Society of Publication Designers, the American Institute of Graphic Artists, the New York Type Director's Club, and the Rhode Island School of Design.  MSLO has won four national magazine awards from the American Society of Magazine Editors for both photography and design.

Martha Stewart, Founder and Chief Creative Officer, stated "I'm so very pleased to hand over the duties of Editor-in-Chief to our Editorial and Brand Director, Eric Pike.  Eric has worked with me for over 20 years and has been instrumental in the development of the Martha Stewart brand.  I look forward to working with Eric and his team at Martha Stewart Living as they continue to produce the best editorial content available at any lifestyle magazine."

About Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. is a diversified media and merchandising company, inspiring and engaging consumers with unique lifestyle content and distinctive products. The Company reaches approximately 100 million consumers across all media platforms each month and has a growing retail presence in thousands of retail locations. MSLO's media brands, available across multiple platforms, include Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Everyday Food; the Company also offers books and utility Apps. MSLO's television and video programming includes "Martha Stewart's Cooking School" and "Martha Bakes" series on PBS, in addition to new made-for-the-web video and a vast library of how-to content available online. Martha Live, a new radio show hosted by Martha Stewart, airs every weekday on SIRIUS XM Channel 107. MSLO also designs high-quality Martha Stewart products in a range of lifestyle categories available through select retailers, including The Home Depot, Macy's, jcpenney, Staples (together with Avery), PetSmart, Michaels and Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores. The MSLO family of brands also includes Chef Emeril Lagasse's media and merchandising properties.

Additional information about MSLO is at www.marthastewart.com.

SOURCE Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.