# Susan Magrino

> Susan Magrino is the founder, chairman and CEO of Magrino Public Relations, the New York communications firm she started with her sister Allyn in 1992 after nine years in publicity at Crown Publishing. Her career is distinguished by unusually durable client relationships, especially her work with Martha Stewart since 1983, and by an ability to carry lifestyle, hospitality, food, wine, spirits and real-estate brands from traditional media into events, digital platforms and influencer marketing.

- **Role:** Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Magrino Public Relations
- **Organizations:** Magrino Public Relations, The Glass House, Skidmore College, Literacy Partners, Manitoga: The Russel Wright Design Center, Crown Publishing
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts; English major and art minor, Skidmore College
- **Known for:** Founded and has led Magrino Public Relations since 1992., Built a client relationship with Martha Stewart that began in 1983 and has spanned books, magazines, television, digital, retail, events and endorsements., Received the 2019 Matrix Award from New York Women in Communications.

## Career timeline

- **1983** — Joined Crown Publishing's publicity department and began working with Martha Stewart, then a Crown author.
- **1983-1992** — Spent nine years in book publicity at Crown Publishing.
- **1992** — Co-founded the Susan Magrino Agency with her sister Allyn Magrino in New York.
- **1993** — Martha Stewart's magazine launched; Stewart became one of the agency's earliest clients.
- **2000** — Worked on the launch of O, The Oprah Magazine.
- **2017** — Magrino marked its 25th anniversary with a gathering of more than 300 clients, media figures and business leaders at Rockefeller Center.
- **2019** — Received a Matrix Award from New York Women in Communications, presented by Martha Stewart.
- **2020** — Magrino pivoted to virtual events and flexible services; Observer reported 35 new post-pandemic clients that year.
- **2025** — Featured by Homeworthy in a tour of her Florida home that also traced her path from publishing to agency founder.
- **2026** — Magrino PR ranked No. 21 on Observer's list of the 50 most powerful PR firms, its eleventh consecutive appearance.

## Achievements

- Founded and has led Magrino Public Relations since 1992.
- Built a client relationship with Martha Stewart that began in 1983 and has spanned books, magazines, television, digital, retail, events and endorsements.
- Received the 2019 Matrix Award from New York Women in Communications.
- Led communications work for major hospitality launches and relaunches including The Plaza Hotel, Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Canopy by Hilton and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
- Established a scholarship at Skidmore College and remains involved in alumni events.
- Serves on the advisory board of The Glass House, part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
- Led a firm ranked on Observer's PR Power List for eleven consecutive years through 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Magrino announced DFW Textile Sourcing and Serefina Studio as new clients in its home-brand portfolio.
- **2026-02** — Magrino PR ranked No. 21 on Observer's 2026 PR Power List; Observer highlighted 52 client wins in 2025 and the firm's work on Martha Stewart's cross-platform resurgence.
- **2025-02** — Homeworthy published a video tour of Magrino's Florida home and a career retrospective spanning Crown Publishing, the founding of Magrino PR and her long work with Martha Stewart.

## Links

- Website: https://www.magrinopr.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-magrino-67687310
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/magrinopr
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnb2PTNC23TCGnnb-nitbSw
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanmagrino7/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magrinopr/

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Last updated: 2026-09-24