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Martha Stewart Living

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Martha Stewart Living
Company typeMagazine and television series
IndustryLifestyle media
Founded1990
FounderMartha Stewart
Headquarters
Des Moines, Iowa
,
United States
Area served
United States
Key people
Martha Stewart (Founder and Chief Creative Officer), Elizabeth Graves (Editor-in-chief), Sarah Carey (Food & Entertaining Editor), Melissa Milrad Goldstein (Beauty Editor), Melissa Ozawa (Features & Garden Editor)
ProductsMagazine, Television program
Websitewww.marthastewart.com

Martha Stewart Living represents both a magazine and television series centered around lifestyle authority Martha Stewart. These platforms emphasize content related to lifestyle and domestic skills.

Magazine

Initially introduced as a quarterly publication in 1990,[1] Martha Stewart Living was produced by Time Inc. before switching to a monthly release schedule beginning in mid-1994.[2] In 1997, Stewart purchased the magazine, establishing it as the cornerstone of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. By 2015, editorial and operational responsibilities for both Martha Stewart Living and Martha Stewart Weddings were assumed by Meredith Corporation.[3]

The publication featured topics such as culinary arts, interior design, entertaining guests, crafts and DIY projects, travel insights, and influential figures in lifestyle. Recurring monthly sections included "From Martha," "Good Things," "Good Living," and "Everyday Food." Martha Stewart held the position of Founder and Chief Creative Officer. The editorial leadership was headed by editor-in-chief Elizabeth Graves, with key editors like Sarah Carey overseeing Food & Entertaining, Melissa Milrad Goldstein managing Beauty content, and Melissa Ozawa directing Features & Garden.

Profitability for Martha Stewart Living was limited during the years 2005 through 2013, with only the year 2007 yielding positive financial results.[4]

In May 2022, the magazine ceased its print version, transitioning entirely to a digital format.[5]

Television program

Debuting in September 1993 as a weekly syndicated half-hour show, Martha Stewart Living complemented the magazine by showcasing Stewart presenting segments on cooking, gardening, crafting, and home decoration. The program expanded to a weekday schedule in 1997 and evolved into a full hour-long format by 1999 while maintaining a shorter weekend edition. Production paused in 2004 amid Stewart’s legal challenges.

Throughout its run, distribution transitioned from Group W Productions (1993–1995) to Eyemark Entertainment in partnership with Discovery Channel (1995–2000) following the CBS-Westinghouse merger. Subsequently, King World Productions took over distribution from 2000 until the show’s suspension in 2004 after CBS merged with King World. After Stewart's release in 2005, the series was succeeded by The Martha Stewart Show, which continued until its cancellation in 2012.

Accolades

The magazine and its associated television series garnered multiple prestigious awards within the industry, highlighting their significant impact on lifestyle media.

External links

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