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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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<P ALIGN="CENTER">Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):<B>&nbsp;&nbsp;April 22, 2008</P>
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<B><FONT SIZE=5><P ALIGN="CENTER">MEREDITH CORPORATION</B></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">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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<B><FONT SIZE=3><P>Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers</B></FONT></TD>
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<P>(c) Mr. Stephen M. Lacy, Chief Executive Officer, was appointed Acting Vice President-Finance, Principal Accounting Officer and Principal Financial Officer as of April 22, 2008.  He will so serve until a new Chief Financial Officer is appointed.  The information responsive to items (2) and (3) (for Item 5.02 of 8-K) is included in Registrant's Proxy Statement dated November 7, 2007, and in the Registrants other current and periodic reports filed under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.</P>

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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</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>/s/ Stephen M. Lacy</FONT></TD>
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<FONT SIZE=3><P>Stephen M. Lacy, <BR>
President and Chief Executive Officer</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):
April 22, 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 5.02
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
(c) Mr. Stephen M. Lacy, Chief Executive Officer, was appointed Acting Vice President-Finance, Principal Accounting Officer and Principal Financial Officer as of April 22, 2008.  He will so serve until a new Chief Financial Officer is appointed.  The information responsive to items (2) and (3) (for Item 5.02 of 8-K) is included in Registrant's Proxy Statement dated November 7, 2007, and in the Registrants other current and periodic reports filed under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.
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 and Chief Executive Officer
Date:
April 28, 2008