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<B><FONT SIZE=3><P ALIGN="CENTER">UNITED STATES<BR>
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
Washington, D.C. 20549<BR>
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</FONT><FONT SIZE=4><P ALIGN="CENTER">FORM 8-K<BR>
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</FONT><P ALIGN="CENTER">CURRENT REPORT</P>
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<P ALIGN="CENTER">Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):<B>&nbsp;&nbsp;September 25, 2008</B></P>
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<B><FONT SIZE=5><P ALIGN="CENTER">MEREDITH CORPORATION</B></FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=1><P ALIGN="CENTER">(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</FONT></TD>
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<B><FONT SIZE=3><P ALIGN="CENTER">IOWA</B></FONT></TD>
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<B><FONT SIZE=3><P ALIGN="CENTER">1-5128</B></FONT></TD>
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<B><FONT SIZE=3><P ALIGN="CENTER">42-0410230</B></FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=1><P ALIGN="CENTER">(State or other jurisdiction of<BR>
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<B><FONT SIZE=3><P ALIGN="CENTER">1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa</B></FONT></TD>
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<B><FONT SIZE=3><P ALIGN="CENTER">(515) 284-3000</B></FONT></TD>
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<P>Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:</P>

</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><P>[&nbsp;&nbsp;]&nbsp;&nbsp;Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</P>

<P>[&nbsp;&nbsp;]&nbsp;&nbsp;Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</P>

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<B><P>Item 8.01</B></TD>
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<B><P>Other Events</B></TD>
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<P>Meredith Corporation presented at the Roth Capital Partners Media and Technology Conference on September&nbsp;25, 2008.  Chief Executive Officer Stephen M. Lacy discussed company developments and responded to questions.  The text of the
presentation is attached as an exhibit.  An audio archive of the presentation is accessible to the public on the Company's website, <U>meredith.com</U>.  The audio archive will remain there through October&nbsp;1, 2008. </P>
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<B><P>Item 9.01</B></TD>
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<B><P>Financial Statements and Exhibits</B></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>99</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P><A NAME="OLE_LINK2">Text of presentation at the Roth Capital Partners Media and Technology Conference on September&nbsp;25, 2008.</A></FONT></TD>
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<B><FONT SIZE=3><P ALIGN="CENTER">SIGNATURE</B></FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>MEREDITH CORPORATION<BR>
Registrant</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>/s/ Stephen M. Lacy</FONT></TD>
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<U><FONT SIZE=3><P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U></FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>Stephen M. Lacy<BR>
President, Chief Executive Officer<BR>
and Director<BR>
(Principal Executive Officer)</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;September 25, 2008</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P ALIGN="CENTER">99</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>Text of presentation at the Roth Capital Partners Media and Technology Conference on September 25, 2008.</FONT></TD>
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Meredith Corporation
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
September 25, 2008
MEREDITH CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
IOWA
1-5128
42-0410230
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(Commission file number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa
50309-3023
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(515) 284-3000
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[  ]  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[  ]  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[  ]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[  ]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01
Other Events
Meredith Corporation presented at the Roth Capital Partners Media and Technology Conference on September 25, 2008.  Chief Executive Officer Stephen M. Lacy discussed company developments and responded to questions.  The text of the
presentation is attached as an exhibit.  An audio archive of the presentation is accessible to the public on the Company's website,
meredith.com
.  The audio archive will remain there through October 1, 2008.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c)
Exhibits
99
Text of presentation at the Roth Capital Partners Media and Technology Conference on September 25, 2008.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
MEREDITH CORPORATION
Registrant
/s/ Stephen M. Lacy
Stephen M. Lacy
President, Chief Executive Officer
and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:  September 25, 2008
Index to Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
Item
99
Text of presentation at the Roth Capital Partners Media and Technology Conference on September 25, 2008.